Play Your Position In Your Personal Brand ( Know Who You Are & Who You Do It For) 

Title:  Play Your Position In Your Personal Brand ( Know Who You Are & Who You Do It For)

Theme: Makeup Your Mind

Date : 01/03/2022

Where: Focused

Mood : Hyped Up

Plan: To Be Intentional

Mission : The Business Of Image + Influence +Impact

Weekly Theme Song  For You🎵 : Drake – We Made It ft. Soulja Boy

Feeling: Determined

Voice : Olivia Pope Meets Oprah

To : My Favorite Boss Women, #GlamourBosses  #Glam’MoreSociety #GlamNation

Hey Gorgeous ! HAPPY NEW YEAR BOO!!

Baby We Made It!!

I PRAY wherever you’re at , that you’re happy, healthy, and whole.  SUPER glad to SEE you ! And I’m super happy to have you here!

As always it feels like it’s been forever !

Well in today’s multimedia blog post ; it’s  a mix of Mindset Makeover Monday and Sole Out Sunday.

On Sundays I normally listen to a live sermon, digital series, or attend church online, and make a podcast on how it inspired me to keep pushing, and staying motivated in the pursuit of my calling, career and purpose.

Remember … We want to be on for seasons like the Kardashians,  so finding your pace , being transparent, and authentic is always the name of the game .

So, now that we are in 2022.. I’m focusing all my energy on being intentional about  what I want , who I want to partner with, and how to grow my own personal brand… authentically.

One thing I’ve noticed with my clients, on social media , and even personally is how hard it can be to stay focused on what you’re trying to obtain , or build.  Whether you call it imposter  Syndrome, jealousy, envy, or compassion.  We can all agree , we face it daily, have  all been there, and are still learning to focus on our own paper.

Listening to myself , friends and clients …

In this 1st Quarter of the Year we  are focused on : Playing 2 Win  In Your Personal Brand .  Focusing on your functions.

Mindset Makeover – ReImagining Yourself

( Everything Is Perspective)

From magazines , New personal development tools ,  we even see it all on social media from popular coaches : Women are too emotional , we shouldn’t be leaders , and  the role of a BOSS, should be strictly reserved for men.

While I have been guilty of playing ” mother hen ” in a business leadership position, overthinking if my clients ” like me or not” , and  everyone’s favorite ” Am I good enough for this job” ?! I can say I’ve fallen into being overly emotional in my job that it’s affected my personal perspective, performances, and reputation.

Why?  Because I did everything from an emotional place . I had no clear plan on what my function was , my job, and role …

I had no idea …..

• Who I was really helping (  cause everybody isn’t an answer)
• The importance in what I did ( more than the ” I just want to help somebody  “)
• And what was my personal mission? ( besides me leaving a legacy)

and I saved the best for last….

•  Could I actually do what I said I wanted to do ?
• I made it more about how I felt , that what  I actually do
• Didn’t  make decisions for the best outcome, but focused on how I felt about the choice ..

Feeling seen or attacked yet ?! 🤧🤣

Listen ,  this isn’t to bash your emotions, this isn’t about minimizing them either . This is about how to use that energy and apply it for the things that matter.

How can YOU  WIN!!

Story ( History, Beliefs, Community) : 

Like many of you , I knew I wanted to be famous.  Moving to NYC , I thought I would just make it because I had an idea , I ” knew what I wanted “, and it’s not that hard anyways. I could just go do it . I’m different, people will see it, I’ll be discovered !

Did you laugh at me yet?! 🤧🤣

Seriously, looking back at it, I can’t believe that I thought that way. I was in the greatest city in the world . Everything there .

For the longest time I believed that I just didn’t have the confidence to push myself out there, or I didn’t have what it took for my dreams to come true. And again, if you’re anything like me, I’m sure you have tons of things to be proud of . Skill set, talent, gifts and having a vision means nothing without a plan on how to get what you desire.

I didn’t have the confidence cause I didn’t know what I was pushing myself out there for!

In order for me to really show up . I needed to know what role , function and position did I want to play, what I was  actually  capable of, and one I saw myself intelligently passionate about.

As time moved on, I realized using the terms like “ be an entrepreneur”, “ just show up”,  and “ just make 6 figures”,  are all just  phases without any definition, planning, and clear expectations .  In these next questions we will be discussing questions to ask yourself as you : Position YourSELF 2 WIN!

1.  What are you playing for ?  Beside the common “ Money, Success, & Fame”… what are your other reasons for playing ..aka showing up! Many celebrities like Selena Gomes have stated after reaching a level of success that they still felt unhappy, lacking confidence, and  faced  mental health struggles.  We have also seen in pop culture many public figures after their 15 min of fame, discussed losing their friends  , realized  the people around them only wanted the spotlight , and wished they focused on having a bigger picture .  What vision do you see you building for yourself? What are you building that will outlast YOU!

2. What position are you actually playing ? What’s your title? What are the functions ?    While everyone uses the term “entrepreneur “, do you really know what that person does everyday? LOL For the longest I remembered googling “ day of an entrepreneur “ and couldn’t understand what they were actually doing everyday.  It wasn’t until I started focusing on  the title , and functions of the job , that I started to see the big picture .  Like a politician, entertainer,  artist, public figure or  personal brand people know YOU for what YOU do which is why they know who YOU ARE!  Let’s use superstar Beyonce for example . With recording new music , performances, promoting , interviews, rehearsing , and planning for upcoming projects… When does she have the time to focus on anyone else ? Not to say she’s perfect, but did you see the list of functions and responsibilities she has? YOU have the same responsibilities if you want to reach your audience . They aren’t all sitting in one space, on an app, or on one platform waiting for you !  This is why you must know the functions of your position to be the best at it!!

3. What are you focusing on ?  Who are you doing it for?  Wanting to be the best means nothing without a goal .  I was watching  Mama Tina’s new Facebook Watch Show this weekend , and I remember her saying that Beyonce told her she wanted to sing the National Anthem for The Super Bowl when she was around 8, or 12.   She said she told Beyonce ..”Aww Baby, how nice is that…” saying she thought it was her just saying it outloud .  In 2013 when Beyonce headline the Super Bowl, she said all she could do was cry in amazement!

This is why question 1, and 2 are so important !  If you aren’t sure of what you want to do, and the position you’re playing , you will always be at the mercy of waiting for others to see what’s inside of you.

I  remember strolling through IG  so focused on everyone one else cause I had no focus of my own ! It’s not that you’re not talented, or gifted.. Most of the time we lack focus in doing the jobs , deeds , and tasks to get to the finish line .

If you want to be the most sought after expert, how are you making content daily showing your expertise ? Who are other experts in the field ? Who else has done it? How soon do you want to achieve it  ?  What stages do you want to be on?

4. Try until you fail.  You are learning what DOES NOT work for you as MUCH as you are learning what helps you WIN! – I hate failing.  I hate not getting a million likes . I hate not winning .

What do I like ? Progression ! Everyday making an effort , seeing results over time .

Winning looks different to everyone.  Every industry functions differently . For example: I love music artists , they are always trying new things with their voice ! They never feel embarrassed for hitting wrong notes , keys , or cracking . I remember asking my friend who’s an artist … ” Why do you keep trying if you know you can’t hit the key “? Her response: ”  Cause it’s fun to figure it out”! My throat and voice is a muscle, I have to work it, stretch it , and practice it . I don’t know what I can do until I can’t do it.  If I can’t reach the note , then. I learned how not to damage myself ,or how to  do a new run. I’m just excited to try and get there .”

What problem or mission  have you  Dedicated your mind to? 

The Wipe Down ( Close of Mission, Story, Or Plan On How To Follow Up )

You can have all the opportunities, the best circle of friends, and all the plans written down on paper, but if you’re not sure of your vision/  mission… How would anyone feel confident and sure about what they are doing?

I like to say a personal brand is like an artist and politician  having a baby.  You have to create with love, and do it for the people to see change .

If you were watching you, what problem do you see yourself solving? If you had to be honest, what problems in your personal life, business, or society have you had to face ? What trauma would you prevent if you could so the next person didn’t have to face it ?

Do you have to be the CEO to do it, or can you take the COO position ? Batman or Robin? Micheal or Kobe? Kelly or Beyonce?

Position is about where YOU play YOUR best game at! In American we focus on being #1 so much, we never assess if  that is where we fit at? Are your skills built for that position? Can you grow to the level you want?

Also if you noticed all the positions and public figures I mention .. are all well paid, known, and have an influence.  The name of the game is to be the BEST you.

Even when giving yourself a title in your personal brand , are you naming the job you do, or just listing all the functions of the job. For example,  I never listed that I can do graphics, hair , retouching , photography etc… WHY? Because using the TITLE Creative Director tells you that I’m responsible for all of that. I’m focused on delivering the vision for my client, instead of boosting my ego ( emotionals ) to feel worthy of what I can do.

Let your audience SEE what you do, and you TELL & SELL  the benefits of working and listening to you!!

Remember It’s your job to deliver for your audience, if you’re too busy crying over if they see you…

Then who’s solving the issues that are  affecting YOUR people ?

Cry with your therapist, Lead with your heart, & Be The Solution in Your Community.

Listen gorgeous, I hope you loved this blog post as much as I loved writing and watching these videos that helped me review my own purpose and mission .

Be sure to check out the live podcast later today where I go more into details and tell you some of my answers for the questions and discuss other public figures and how to stay motivated in a world full of distractions!!

See you soon, beautiful!

Xoxo LN

Beauty, Branding, & Business Challenge.

Please Join me at the top of every month  for the FREE 7 day ”  Show up and Show Out” Challenge.  Think Covergirl, meets Sex and The City, Meets Billboard Magazine, Meets NYC Fashion week 💄👠💋

So if you’re struggling with showing up in your personal brand, now having the support, or needing topics to discuss for a month . Join the community where we will be supporting each other, looking fabulous, and making our beauty mark.

Join The Newsletter HERE

Check out The Lastest Make Your Beauty Mark Podcast Here

Listen to the latest live video @ Londyn Nikole Network HERE

Check us Out on YouTube Here 

Looking to be in a dope community of women Glamlites ( glamorous socialites , GlamourBosses ( gorgeous business women ) , and “Glamomasonz” ( glamorous mothers in business) !

Join my community where we discuss beauty, fashion, lifestyle, society trends, pop culture news for creative and professional women !!

We broadcast live every day at 3pm, every Saturday Morning with beauty and fashion news and sometimes we have pop up discussions on breaking pop culture news in the world . We look forward to networking,our dinner and a movie night, shopping events  and building a relationship with you and your personal and business brand !  JOIN HERE GORGEOUS !