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The Power of Starting: How Documenting Week 1 Has Already Changed Me
It’s wild how much power lives in that first step. For months, I plotted, brainstormed,…
Bring Your Own Signal: Inviting Readers to Share the Journey With Me
Launching Self Made Signal wasn’t just about starting a personal project—it was about opening up…
Launching “Self Made Signal”: The Exact Steps I Took in Week 1
Starting a new brand is like stepping into the unknown with a backpack of big…
My Favorite Quotes About Branding—and How I Apply Them
Branding can feel overwhelming—a mixture of storytelling, strategy, and self-reflection. Over the months, a handful…
Building in Public: The Pros and Cons I’m Already Seeing
“Building in public” isn’t just a buzzword—it’s the practice of documenting your entrepreneurial journey, creative…
Overcoming Overwhelm: How I Stay Focused on the Big Picture
In the age of digital everything, it’s shockingly easy for even the most driven creatives…
What I Wish I Knew Before Starting: Day 1 Insights for New Bloggers
If you’re staring at a blinking cursor with dreams of impact, connection, or creative freedom—welcome…
Building Personal Branding Habits: How I Structure My Routine
When you embark on building a personal brand, the flashy logos and tagline tweaks are…
Unfiltered: My Initial Self-Portrait as a Brand (Photos, Logos, and All)
When the time came to unveil Self Made Signal, I promised myself one thing: the…
The Branding Checklist I Used to Start—And a Free Download for You
When launching Self Made Signal, I was overwhelmed by the sheer number of moving parts—platforms…
Motivation vs. Discipline: Which One Matters Most on Day 1?
Day one of any bold project feels charged with possibility. There’s excitement, nervousness, that flutter…
The Digital Footprint Challenge: Googling Myself and What Popped Up
There’s an odd thrill—and a little twinge of dread—about typing your own name into a…
Early Feedback—What Friends/Family Think About My Branding Ambitions
Embarking on a personal branding journey is often portrayed as a solo pursuit—hours planning, writing,…
The Importance of Consistency: My Commitment to Daily Progress
Consistency is one of those virtues that everyone talks about, but few truly devote themselves…
Your Story Is Power: Why I’m Making Mine Public
We live in a world where stories shape perception, spark revolutions, and quietly change lives—sometimes…
Self-Doubt Is Part of the Process: How I’m Combatting Imposter Syndrome
There’s a universal truth behind every creative project, business launch, or personal branding journey: self-doubt…
The Fears Holding Me Back—And How I’m Facing Them Publicly
Let’s be honest: every personal branding journey is part storytelling and part soul-baring therapy. There’s…
Who Inspires Me? 5 Branding Leaders I’m Following (And Why)
In a world overflowing with voices, trends, and influencers, there are a handful of branding…
Setting My First Milestones: Short-Term Goals for Self Made Signal
Every new journey needs markers—signposts along the way that tell you you’re headed in the…
My Branding Audit: What I Learned Analyzing My Own Online Presence
When I first heard about conducting a personal branding audit, I dismissed it—thinking I already…
The Role of Vulnerability in Personal Branding: An Honest Take
In a digital era where “personal branding” can feel synonymous with polished images, highlight reels,…
What’s in My Toolkit: Essential Apps, Books, and Tools for Day 1
Starting your personal branding journey in 2025 means navigating a rapidly evolving landscape—one where digital…
Discovering My ‘Why’—The Deeper Purpose Fueling This Blog
Starting this blog wasn’t a matter of chasing trends or simply filling space on the…
Mistakes I Made—Right Out of the Gate (And Why I’m Owning Them)
We tend to think of beginnings as fresh starts—unblemished, full of potential, and lined up…
Behind the Name: How I Chose ‘Self Made Signal’ for My Brand
There’s a unique kind of magic in naming something you’ve poured your heart into—a project,…
My Origin Story: From Anonymous to Authority (A Personal Timeline)
Everyone who steps into the world of personal branding starts in the same place: as…
The Questions I’m Asking Myself Before Building a Brand
Before any personal branding journey takes shape—before the logo design, the Instagram bio refresh, or…
Documenting the Journey: Why I’m Sharing Every Step (Wins & Fails)
When I decided to start chronicling my personal branding journey, I knew it would be…
The First Branding Exercise I Tried—And What I Learned About Myself
There’s something humbling—and a little nerve-wracking—about setting out to “brand yourself” for the very first…
Day 1 Reflections: Hopes, Doubts, and What I’m Risking to Start This Blog
Starting a blog feels like standing at the edge of a high dive—excited, a bit…
My Personal Branding Score—How I Graded Myself (And What Surprised Me)
When you’re deep in the work of building your personal brand, it’s easy to gauge…
Signal vs. Noise: Finding My Unique Voice in the Branding World
In our hyper-connected world, the sheer volume of digital chatter is staggering—from social media streams…
What “Self Made” Really Means to Me: Breaking Down the Myth
There’s something magnetic about the phrase “self made.” It conjures images of scrappy entrepreneurs who…
From Idea to Action: The Moment I Chose to Build My Personal Brand
We all have moments that change the course of our lives—but often, these turning points…
Why I’m Launching Self Made Signal: My Vision for Personal Branding in 2025
Personal branding is changing faster than ever—and in 2025, it is not just a buzzword…