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Inaara Touryani is an Email Marketing and CRM specialist who moved from Pakistan to the UK to pursue her MSc in Advanced Marketing and build her career. From loneliness and financial pressure to navigating a highly competitive job market as an international candidate, her journey was far from easy. Through persistence, self-learning, and trial and error, she found her niche in email marketing and began building a personal brand on LinkedIn by sharing her journey and what she was learning along the way. In this episode, we dive into Inaara’s journey of starting from scratch in a new country, finding her direction in marketing, and building her presence on LinkedIn. She shares how she discovered her niche, improved her job search approach, and how creating content led to meaningful connections. You’ll also hear her approach to personal branding, why authenticity matters, and how showing up consistently while figuring things out helped her grow in confidence and clarity. Connect with Inaara: https://www.linkedin.com/in/inaaratouryani123/ https://www.instagram.com/inaara_touryani/ https://thegrowthcorner.substack.com/ Timestamps: 00:00 - Why people prefer raw content over polished wins 01:11 - Introduction and welcome 01:40 - Who is Inaara and how she found her niche 02:58 - Moving from Pakistan to the UK 03:56 - The reality of moving abroad and feeling lost 05:35 - Culture shock and adjusting to a new life 06:22 - Why moving abroad needs real planning 08:12 - Why she chose the UK and Liverpool 10:58 - Why she chose marketing as a career 12:22 - What studying marketing in the UK was really like 14:32 - The importance of networking during studies 16:33 - Why finding a job is harder than expected 19:50 - How she discovered email marketing 22:47 - Why she enjoys email marketing and keeps learning 24:19 - Growing in a niche and adapting to change 27:01 - Why learning beyond your job matters 31:12 - How she started posting on LinkedIn 33:00 - Her first post and unexpected response 35:00 - Building confidence through sharing online 41:02 - Why raw content works better on LinkedIn 43:31 - Why engagement and community matter 45:17 - Where to find and follow Inaara 47:23 - Final message on not underestimating yourself Connect with Tomas: X: https://x.com/TomasLoucky⁠⁠⁠ Stan: https://stan.store/Tommen LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tomasloucky/⁠⁠ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thisistommen/⁠⁠ More: Links: https://linktr.ee/produced_by⁠⁠⁠ Newsletter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://producednewsletter.substack.com/⁠ Tools & gear that support the show: Neon Now: https://neonnow.co.uk/ Metricool: https://f.mtr.cool/HRJBZK Ulanzi: https://www.ulanzi.com?aff=2611 Apex Comfort: https://apexcomfort.co.uk/ Favikon: https://www.favikon.com?fpr=tommen RA Optics: https://ra-optics.myshopify.com/discount/TOMMEN?rfsn=8803777.591d19 Some links are affiliate links, which means I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. If you find them useful, using these links helps keep the podcast running. Thank you!  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Snigdha Trivedi is a personal brand strategist, ghostwriter, and LinkedIn creator who built a top creator ranked presence on the platform in just six months while working a full time job. With more than six years of experience in marketing, content strategy, and audience psychology, she now helps professionals turn their ideas and expertise into authentic online visibility that builds credibility, trust, and real opportunities. In this episode, Snigdha shares the story behind her decision to leave her nine to five and pursue working independently while helping others grow their personal brands on LinkedIn. You will hear practical insights on building a personal brand, attracting your first clients through credibility rather than cold outreach, and creating a loyal community through meaningful engagement and consistency. Connect with Snigdha: https://www.linkedin.com/in/snigdha-trivedi-2b5240267/ https://www.instagram.com/socialsbysnigdha/ Timestamps: 00:00 - Community over virality 01:11 - Introduction 01:24 - Who is Snigdha Trivedi 01:56 - Background in marketing and early career 02:25 - Moving to London and career decisions 03:05 - Why she started building her personal brand 04:31 - Building alongside a nine to five 05:17 - Why quitting without a plan is risky 05:58 - Working during university and gaining experience 06:55 - Exploring different career paths early 08:11 - Discovering personal branding 09:50 - First impressions of LinkedIn 10:20 - Starting without a clear strategy 11:11 - Using content series to get started 12:42 - Why commenting builds community 13:37 - The power of meaningful engagement 14:28 - Turning online connections into real relationships 15:28 - Does experience give you an advantage 16:00 - The 90 day no metrics experiment 17:11 - Why most people quit too early 18:20 - Finding your first clients 20:40 - Building credibility before selling 21:14 - Balancing a job and building online 23:04 - Managing time and staying consistent 23:34 - Why you should build before you need it 25:08 - Personal brand as leverage for opportunities 25:52 - How to attract your first clients 27:17 - Advice on growing on LinkedIn 28:29 - Why engagement comes from community 30:00 - Why viral content does not bring clients 31:10 - Stop chasing trends and algorithms 32:00 - Testing formats and understanding reach 32:45 - There are no shortcuts to growth 33:37 - Outlasting others on the platform 34:27 - Making content creation enjoyable 34:56 - Building systems instead of relying on motivation 36:30 - Creating a recognisable personal brand 37:46 - Why unique voice matters 38:57 - The problem with AI comments 40:29 - Life outside of work and hobbies 41:42 - Thoughts on other platforms 42:29 - Books and learning habits 44:43 - Where to find Snigdha 45:20 - Goals after going independent 46:26 - Transition from nine to five to self employment 47:28 - Final advice for creators 48:29 - Why it is not too late to start 49:28 - Closing thoughts Connect with Tomas: X: https://x.com/TomasLoucky⁠⁠⁠ Stan: https://stan.store/Tommen LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tomasloucky/⁠⁠ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thisistommen/⁠⁠ More: Links: https://linktr.ee/produced_by⁠⁠⁠ Newsletter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://producednewsletter.substack.com/⁠ Tools & gear that support the show: Neon Now: https://neonnow.co.uk/ Metricool: https://f.mtr.cool/HRJBZK Ulanzi: https://www.ulanzi.com?aff=2611 Apex Comfort: https://apexcomfort.co.uk/ Favikon: https://www.favikon.com?fpr=tommen RA Optics: https://ra-optics.myshopify.com/discount/TOMMEN?rfsn=8803777.591d19 Some links are affiliate links, which means I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. If you find them useful, using these links helps keep the podcast running. Thank you!  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Marie Zamecnikova is a personal brand strategist and LinkedIn advisor helping founders and executives turn their visibility into real business opportunities. What began as simple experimentation with posting on LinkedIn gradually grew into a global personal brand and a six figure business built from scratch. Today Marie leads a team of experts and has supported more than 15,000 entrepreneurs as well as organisations such as the European Commission, helping leaders communicate their ideas clearly, build trust online, and attract the right opportunities through LinkedIn. In this episode we explore Marie’s journey from struggling to find work and searching for direction to discovering the power of LinkedIn and building a business around it. What started as small experiments with posting eventually led to landing an unexpected first major client, the European Commission, a moment that changed everything and set the foundation for the company she runs today. Marie shares insights on building a powerful personal brand on LinkedIn, attracting the right clients through clear positioning, and pursuing ambitious goals while still enjoying life and the journey along the way. Connect with Marie: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marie-zamecnikova/ https://marieolivie.com/ https://www.instagram.com/marieolivie_/ https://www.youtube.com/@MarieOlivieBrand Timestamps: 00:00 - Why personal branding is a business asset 01:11 - Welcome and introduction 01:27 - Marie introduces her LinkedIn branding agency 02:07 - How she discovered LinkedIn 02:22 - From unemployed graduate to building a personal brand 03:41 - Landing her first major client: the European Commission 06:11 - Why personal branding takes time to work 08:22 - The real power of building a personal brand 09:02 - How drawing helped shape her brand identity 12:43 - Living as a digital nomad in the Canary Islands 13:45 - Why your website must support your LinkedIn presence 18:14 - Building services for founders, employees and students 19:29 - Starting on LinkedIn without following influencers 20:50 - Meeting a LinkedIn influencer by accident 22:56 - Discovering the power of the LinkedIn ecosystem 23:13 - Why LinkedIn can feel limiting if you stay in one bubble 25:36 - Expanding your network to unlock opportunities 26:34 - The mindset shift that changes how you see LinkedIn 27:59 - How to find your first clients on LinkedIn 31:40 - Why positioning and repetition matter 32:28 - The consistency experiment that proves it works 35:08 - Why building a personal brand takes time 36:14 - Lessons from top personal brands like Tony Robbins 38:38 - Why people trust brands over expertise 39:06 - Why Marie built her own marketing agency 42:06 - Biohacking, sports and personal routines 43:44 - Thoughts on Brian Johnson and modern biohacking 45:37 - Social pressure and changing habits 47:12 - Books, learning and Joe Dispenza 50:10 - Where to find Marie online 50:55 - Final advice on personal branding Connect with Tomas: X: https://x.com/TomasLoucky⁠⁠⁠ Stan: https://stan.store/Tommen LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tomasloucky/⁠⁠ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thisistommen/⁠⁠ More: Links: https://linktr.ee/produced_by⁠⁠⁠ Newsletter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://producednewsletter.substack.com/⁠ Tools & gear that support the show: Neon Now: https://neonnow.co.uk/ Metricool: https://f.mtr.cool/HRJBZK Ulanzi: https://www.ulanzi.com?aff=2611 Apex Comfort: https://apexcomfort.co.uk/ Favikon: https://www.favikon.com?fpr=tommen RA Optics: https://ra-optics.myshopify.com/discount/TOMMEN?rfsn=8803777.591d19 Some links are affiliate links, which means I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. If you find them useful, using these links helps keep the podcast running. Thank you!  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Magali De Reu is a personal brand strategist and keynote speaker who helps experts and speakers stop competing on expertise and start positioning around personality. Diagnosed with autism and ADHD at 14, she grew up being told she was too intense, too direct, too different. Instead of toning it down, she built her business around it. Today, she helps speakers move from invisible to in demand by turning what makes them different into their competitive edge. In this episode, Magali shares what it really means to grow up neurodivergent and why she believes her success is because of autism and ADHD, not in spite of it. We talk about masking in professional spaces, rebuilding a business with nothing but LinkedIn, why most speakers stay invisible after great talks, and why personality is the only real differentiator in a world where expertise is becoming a commodity. This is a conversation about identity, positioning, and building authority without pretending. Connect with Magali: https://www.linkedin.com/in/magalidereu/ https://www.magalidereu.com/ Timestamps: 00:00 - Pattern recognition and personality first positioning 01:11 - Introduction 01:22 - What Magali does and who she helps 02:00 - Autism ADHD and her unconventional journey 03:11 - It is not despite it is because 04:06 - Turning flaws into features 05:30 - Personality first positioning explained 06:07 - Discovering her diagnosis at 14 06:35 - The real struggles of autism ADHD 08:47 - Outsourcing weaknesses and hiring a PA 09:58 - Using AI without losing critical thinking 11:00 - Personal branding as identity work 12:21 - Personality as a competitive advantage in the AI era 13:50 - The swap test and standing out 14:34 - The pigeon post and unique content 15:42 - Stop competing on expertise 16:13 - Rebuilding from scratch using LinkedIn 17:52 - Building in public and client results 18:46 - LinkedIn is a networking platform 19:23 - Fast growth from 7K to 24K followers 20:46 - Why going viral is a vanity metric 21:48 - Niching by audience vs transformation 25:27 - The biggest mistake speakers make 27:16 - Imposter syndrome and identity work 29:08 - TEDx experience and lessons 31:32 - Speaking as part of a bigger strategy 32:30 - Inspirations and anti inspiration 33:32 - How to grow on LinkedIn 35:47 - Time management and hiring support 37:28 - Sharing the messy reality 38:20 - Travel and managing overwhelm 39:25 - Favourite destinations 40:33 - True crime and psychology 41:22 - The book Bad Blood and Elizabeth Holmes 42:35 - Languages and learning German 43:10 - Where to find Magali 43:55 - Future plans and projects 44:36 - Final thoughts Connect with Tomas: X: https://x.com/TomasLoucky⁠⁠⁠ Stan: https://stan.store/Tommen LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tomasloucky/⁠⁠ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thisistommen/⁠⁠ More: Links: https://linktr.ee/produced_by⁠⁠⁠ Newsletter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://producednewsletter.substack.com/⁠ Tools & gear that support the show: Neon Now: https://neonnow.co.uk/ Metricool: https://f.mtr.cool/HRJBZK Ulanzi: https://www.ulanzi.com?aff=2611 Apex Comfort: https://apexcomfort.co.uk/ Favikon: https://www.favikon.com?fpr=tommen RA Optics: https://ra-optics.myshopify.com/discount/TOMMEN?rfsn=8803777.591d19 Some links are affiliate links, which means I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. If you find them useful, using these links helps keep the podcast running. Thank you!  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Vaclav Sulista is a Switzerland based career consultant, former senior leader in the pharmaceutical industry and Honorary Consul of Czechia who helps pharma and supply chain professionals secure better roles through strategic positioning and structured guidance. After more than 27 years in management, including 16 years at Novartis, he left corporate life at 55 following burnout and a difficult personal period. What began as pro bono interview coaching gradually grew into Sulista Consulting, where he now supports professionals worldwide in navigating career decisions with clarity and confidence. In this episode, Vaclav shares a life shaped by love, political upheaval and reinvention. From growing up in communist Czechoslovakia to moving to Switzerland just days after the fall of the Berlin Wall, his story blends history with personal courage. We talk about the mindset that helped him rebuild and how generosity and consistency turned into a global client base. This conversation is about resilience and choosing progress over comfort. Connect with Vaclav: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sulista-consulting/ https://www.sulista.ch/ Timestamps: 0:00 - Love story, Berlin Wall and moving to Switzerland 1:11 - Intro and why this episode is personal 2:31 - Life in communist Czechoslovakia and migration 4:20 - Why he moved to Switzerland and early career 6:29 - Learning languages and adapting quickly 8:04 - How he learns languages and thinking patterns 9:39 - Learning Spanish and using AI tools like Talkpal 11:27 - Career journey from startup to Novartis 13:50 - Why he left at 55 and the burnout moment 15:18 - Starting with interview coaching and helping for free 16:42 - Building the business and early uncertainty 17:57 - How LinkedIn changed everything 19:02 - Two years of slow growth and consistency 20:43 - Why helping people always pays off 23:17 - What his consulting business actually does 24:26 - Global clients and niche positioning 25:21 - Why niching down changed everything 28:09 - How to find your niche using AI 28:58 - How he uses AI in his work today 30:30 - Why you should never copy paste AI content 31:24 - Tool for LinkedIn analytics and content insights 31:58 - Advice for growing on LinkedIn 32:21 - Viral post with 250k views and reality of conversions 34:13 - Why consistency beats trends 35:51 - Why newsletters are underrated 36:35 - Posting less and focusing on quality 38:17 - Why he only focuses on LinkedIn 39:59 - Working for free and long term thinking 40:46 - Ice hockey at 46 and starting late 44:03 - Books, learning and personal growth 45:10 - Will he write a book 45:41 - Goals, mindset and small daily steps 46:47 - Power of visualisation and life perspective 47:42 - Reality behind success and struggles 49:02 - Where to find him and his services 49:40 - Final thoughts and closing Connect with Tomas: X: https://x.com/TomasLoucky⁠⁠⁠ Stan: https://stan.store/Tommen LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tomasloucky/⁠⁠ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thisistommen/⁠⁠ More: Links: https://linktr.ee/produced_by⁠⁠⁠ Newsletter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://producednewsletter.substack.com/⁠ Tools & gear that support the show: Neon Now: https://neonnow.co.uk/ Metricool: https://f.mtr.cool/HRJBZK Ulanzi: https://www.ulanzi.com?aff=2611 Apex Comfort: https://apexcomfort.co.uk/ Favikon: https://www.favikon.com?fpr=tommen RA Optics: https://ra-optics.myshopify.com/discount/TOMMEN?rfsn=8803777.591d19 Some links are affiliate links, which means I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. If you find them useful, using these links helps keep the podcast running. Thank you!  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Hannah del Herrera is a brand strategist and founder of ALSK, where she helps creator founders transform their visibility into scalable brand ecosystems. After quitting her London 9 to 5 in 2023 with 2K LinkedIn followers, £4K in savings, and no clients, she decided to take her own dreams seriously and build in public. Since then, she has grown a 55K plus audience, evolved her freelance practice into a creative studio, and launched Rebel Design Club, a platform helping designers step into the creator founder era. Her work sits at the intersection of branding, business strategy, and the psychology of showing up. In this episode, we explore her unexpected move from London to Bangkok, a trip that began as a backpacking experiment and turned into a permanent life shift within a week of arriving. Hannah shares what pushed her to stop playing safe, how LinkedIn became the engine behind her growth, and why community, consistency, and personality matter more than chasing viral moments. It is a conversation about building two businesses, designing a life that feels aligned, and exploring how ambition and enjoyment can coexist. Connect with Hannah: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hannahdelherrera/ https://www.instagram.com/hannahdelherrera/ Timestamps: 00:00 - Taking your dreams seriously 01:11 - Welcome and Hannah’s introduction 02:06 - Leaving London and moving abroad 03:00 - Why she chose Bangkok 04:02 - Freelancing while travelling 05:31 - The moment that changed everything 06:48 - Travelling solo and personal growth 07:56 - Exposure to new cultures 09:09 - Starting on LinkedIn 09:53 - Quitting her 9 to 5 10:32 - Trial and error on LinkedIn 12:17 - How to grow on LinkedIn with intention 14:17 - Staying consistent for years 15:30 - Content systems and batching 17:12 - Struggling to find clients 18:35 - Why personality wins clients 20:04 - Building Rebel Design Club 21:24 - Helping creatives break into the industry 25:03 - From freelance to creative director 26:53 - Time management and systems 28:49 - Balancing content and business 30:01 - Expanding to other platforms 31:33 - Tools for design and content 32:19 - AI and the future of creativity 35:27 - Working with creator founders 36:59 - Creative inspiration and process 39:21 - Life outside of work 40:06 - Travel and Japan inspiration 41:28 - Books and learning 43:39 - Building and launching ALSC 44:55 - Where to find Hannah 46:05 - Final advice on chasing your dreams Connect with Tomas: X: https://x.com/TomasLoucky⁠⁠⁠ Stan: https://stan.store/Tommen LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tomasloucky/⁠⁠ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thisistommen/⁠⁠ More: Links: https://linktr.ee/produced_by⁠⁠⁠ Newsletter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://producednewsletter.substack.com/⁠ Tools & gear that support the show: Neon Now: https://neonnow.co.uk/ Metricool: https://f.mtr.cool/HRJBZK Ulanzi: https://www.ulanzi.com?aff=2611 Apex Comfort: https://apexcomfort.co.uk/ Favikon: https://www.favikon.com?fpr=tommen RA Optics: https://ra-optics.myshopify.com/discount/TOMMEN?rfsn=8803777.591d19 Some links are affiliate links, which means I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. If you find them useful, using these links helps keep the podcast running. Thank you!  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This episode with Dean Seddon was recorded using Riverside. If you want studio quality audio and video for remote podcasts or interviews, this is the platform I use to record Produced By: Try it here: https://creators.riverside.com/TomasLoucky Dean Seddon is a social selling coach, author, speaker and founder with more than 17 years of experience helping individuals, teams and global organisations turn LinkedIn into a reliable source of real conversations, clients and revenue. He is known for his calm, systems led approach to selling, focused on removing pressure, gimmicks and burnout. Dean prioritises human behaviour, trust and simplicity, and stays deeply hands on with the platform he teaches, building repeatable processes that value relationships over vanity metrics and consistency over hype. In this episode, Dean shares how he became the number one social selling coach despite hating sales at the start of his career. He talks about the motivations that kept him going and the mindset shift that made the difference. You will hear practical advice on selling on social media by focusing on quality over quantity, alongside a reminder that it is possible to build a successful business, show up consistently without burning out, enjoy your life, and create a recognisable personal brand that feels clear, positive and human, often helped by Dean’s now iconic shirts. Connect with Dean: https://www.linkedin.com/in/socialsellingdean/ https://www.deanseddon.io/ Timestamps: 00:00 – Selling starts with the buyer’s problem 01:10 – Introduction and Dean’s iconic shirts 02:00 – The story behind the bright shirts 05:16 – Did Dean always want a career in sales 07:05 – The mindset shift that changed everything 08:53 – Early career struggles and motivation 10:31 – Discovering social selling through Facebook 12:07 – Seventeen years of social selling experience 13:59 – Why Dean switched from Facebook to LinkedIn 16:01 – What LinkedIn was like in the early days 18:15 – The reality of selling on LinkedIn today 20:20 – Why big numbers do not mean real success 21:50 – Dean’s outreach strategy and booking calls 22:55 – Mid-roll: Recording podcasts with Riverside 23:25 – Selling advice most people forget 25:25 – Attention spans and the nine-word hook 26:33 – Automation mistakes to avoid 30:11 – Handling rejection and awkward moments 31:52 – The automation mistake Dean will never repeat 34:29 – Building a recognisable personal brand 37:12 – Why Dean chose pink branding 38:11 – Staying consistent across multiple platforms 39:40 – Hobbies, Star Trek and writing 43:30 – Books that influenced Dean 45:54 – Writing the next book 47:15 – Where to find Dean online 48:05 – The question Dean wishes people asked 49:14 – How to find your niche 50:26 – Final thoughts and closing Connect with Tomas: X: https://x.com/TomasLoucky⁠⁠⁠ Stan: https://stan.store/Tommen LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tomasloucky/⁠⁠ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thisistommen/⁠⁠ More: Links: https://linktr.ee/produced_by⁠⁠⁠ Newsletter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://producednewsletter.substack.com/⁠ Tools & gear that support the show: Neon Now: https://neonnow.co.uk/ Metricool: https://f.mtr.cool/HRJBZK Ulanzi: https://www.ulanzi.com?aff=2611 Apex Comfort: https://apexcomfort.co.uk/ Favikon: https://www.favikon.com?fpr=tommen RA Optics: https://ra-optics.myshopify.com/discount/TOMMEN?rfsn=8803777.591d19 Some links are affiliate links, which means I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. If you find them useful, using these links helps keep the podcast running. Thank you!  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

We talk a lot about hitting publish in this episode. Fittingly, it was recorded using Riverside: https://creators.riverside.com/TomasLoucky Dmitry Pavlotsky is a ghostwriter, copywriter and marketing expert with nearly two decades of experience helping founders turn ideas into stories that build trust and drive results. He has written for CEOs, scaled startups, launched brands and ghostwritten thousands of posts, all while staying behind the scenes. That changed in 2025 when one interview gave him the push to start posting under his own name. Since then, he has built a loyal audience by sharing sharp, funny and honest posts that open doors and spark real conversations. Listen to this episode to hear Dmitry’s journey from ghostwriter to creator. He shares how years of writing and brand-building shaped his voice and what finally convinced him to use it. You’ll learn how he stays consistent by focusing on process and play, not perfection, and why showing up with curiosity is often the best strategy. Whether you're building your brand, attracting clients without a portfolio or trying to post more often without overthinking it, this episode will help you simplify the process, trust your voice and grow something meaningful. Connect with Dmitry: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pavlotsky/ Timestamps: 00:00 - Offering free posts and the unexpected response 01:11 - Welcome to the show 01:23 - Dmitry’s background in marketing and ghostwriting 03:33 - Why he finally started posting on LinkedIn 05:01 - Posting every day and the doors it opened 05:42 - Stop overthinking and just hit publish 06:56 - Waiting 18 years before posting for himself 07:57 - Why social media is really about connection 08:37 - Enjoying the process of creating content 09:35 - Finding a creative outlet through LinkedIn 10:16 - Experience does not always make starting easier 10:44 - The three rules of writing: clear, short, publish 12:08 - Short posts and why they work 12:48 - The two-word post experiment 14:20 - Why funny posts attract attention 15:04 - Finding your audience on LinkedIn 15:24 - Showing up even when it is difficult 16:29 - When a post flops and what to do next 18:05 - Learning from mistakes and staying honest 19:43 - Why storytelling builds trust 20:27 - Turning everyday moments into stories 22:27 - Mid-roll: Recording this podcast with Riverside 23:02 - Dmitry’s process for writing LinkedIn posts 24:59 - Helping people get jobs by posting online 25:16 - Helping people even when they are not clients 26:05 - Offering the first post for free 27:46 - The post that brought 200 requests in 24 hours 29:08 - Using a simple lead magnet on LinkedIn 29:51 - Dealing with difficult clients 32:23 - Why trusting your gut matters 33:00 - How to attract your first clients without a portfolio 34:09 - Your LinkedIn posts as your portfolio 35:30 - Advice for growing on LinkedIn 36:25 - The importance of consistency 38:17 - A viral joke that brought unexpected leads 40:13 - Balancing authority and authenticity online 41:34 - Why virality does not equal clients 42:36 - Hobbies, football and reading 43:03 - A book recommendation for writers 46:09 - Favourite music and bands 46:49 - Dmitry’s past as a drummer 47:12 - Writing books and future plans 48:31 - Where to find Dmitry online 49:59 - What happiness means for success 51:09 - Final advice: there are more good people than bad Connect with Tomas: X: https://x.com/TomasLoucky⁠⁠⁠ Stan: https://stan.store/Tommen LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tomasloucky/⁠⁠ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thisistommen/⁠⁠ More: Links: https://linktr.ee/produced_by⁠⁠⁠ Newsletter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://producednewsletter.substack.com/⁠ Tools & gear that support the show: Neon Now: https://neonnow.co.uk/ Metricool: https://f.mtr.cool/HRJBZK Ulanzi: https://www.ulanzi.com?aff=2611 Apex Comfort: https://apexcomfort.co.uk/ Favikon: https://www.favikon.com?fpr=tommen RA Optics: https://ra-optics.myshopify.com/discount/TOMMEN?rfsn=8803777.591d19 Some links are affiliate links, which means I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. If you find them useful, using these links helps keep the podcast running. Thank you!  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This episode with Victoria Michaels was recorded using Riverside, the platform I use for all remote podcast conversations. If you're recording interviews or starting a podcast, you can try it here: https://creators.riverside.com/TomasLoucky Victoria Michaels is a LinkedIn ghostwriter and strategist helping founders and professionals turn lived experience into credibility on the platform. She has been building businesses since her teens, moving through multiple industries and career chapters before finding her place in personal branding and content. Known for her sharp positioning and human approach, Victoria helps people show up online in a way that feels aligned, strategic, and sustainable. In this episode, we explore Victoria’s unconventional journey from a challenging upbringing shaped by one pivotal mentor to building and selling a successful business at a young age. She shares why walking away from something that looked successful on the outside became a necessary turning point, and how that decision led her to discover LinkedIn and the work she does today. We talk about reinvention, building a brand with intention, and staying connected to life beyond work without losing yourself in the process. Connect with Victoria: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vstrategy/ https://www.instagram.com/victoriaghostwriting/ Timestamps: 00:00 - Victoria’s message about persistence 01:11 - Introduction 01:36 - What Victoria does on LinkedIn 02:16 - “LinkedIn’s Most Expensive Ghostwriter” 04:04 - Growing up and early ambition 05:00 - Starting a business at 18 06:08 - Buying her competitor 06:55 - Burnout and selling the business 09:33 - Family reactions to her success 12:10 - The mentor who changed her life 15:03 - Selling the business and changing direction 16:27 - Trying completely different careers 18:09 - Discovering LinkedIn 20:24 - Why LinkedIn growth takes time 21:52 - How to position yourself on LinkedIn 24:27 - Why everyone should have a LinkedIn presence 25:57 - Mid-roll: Recording the podcast with Riverside 26:44 - Finding your first clients on LinkedIn 29:29 - Why pitching strangers rarely works 31:21 - Why virality shouldn’t be the goal 36:03 - Avoiding burnout and enjoying life 40:02 - Hobbies, travel and exploring 42:54 - Book recommendations 44:41 - Running a marathon 46:40 - Where to find Victoria 49:39 - Final advice for entrepreneurs 51:01 - Outro Connect with Tomas: X: https://x.com/TomasLoucky⁠⁠⁠ Stan: https://stan.store/Tommen LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tomasloucky/⁠⁠ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thisistommen/⁠⁠ More: Links: https://linktr.ee/produced_by⁠⁠⁠ Newsletter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://producednewsletter.substack.com/⁠ Tools & gear that support the show: Neon Now: https://neonnow.co.uk/ Metricool: https://f.mtr.cool/HRJBZK Ulanzi: https://www.ulanzi.com?aff=2611 Apex Comfort: https://apexcomfort.co.uk/ Favikon: https://www.favikon.com?fpr=tommen RA Optics: https://ra-optics.myshopify.com/discount/TOMMEN?rfsn=8803777.591d19 Some links are affiliate links, which means I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. If you find them useful, using these links helps keep the podcast running. Thank you!  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mariam Gogidze is a personal branding strategist and executive coach helping C-level professionals, founders, and dealmakers build authority and category-of-one positioning online. Originally from Georgia, Mariam moved to London at a young age and built her career by combining writing, storytelling, and strategic positioning to translate offline credibility into a strong and trusted LinkedIn presence. Her work focuses on clarity, long-term thinking, and building reputation before reach. In this episode, we explore Mariam’s journey from Georgia to London and the mindset behind how she builds authority in regulated and competitive industries. We talk about growing on LinkedIn in a sustainable way, attracting the right opportunities rather than chasing clients, and discovering your niche by starting wide and refining over time. This conversation is for professionals who want to move beyond referrals, communicate their value with clarity, and play the long game of authority with intention and consistency. Connect with Mariam: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mariam-gogidze/ https://www.instagram.com/linkedinac/ Timestamps: 00:00 - Give value before expecting anything back 01:10 - Introduction 01:25 - Who is Mariam and what she does 02:00 - Moving from Georgia to London at 16 03:31 - Culture shock and building independence 06:34 - Expectations vs reality of London 09:00 - Early ambition and dream career 10:44 - Discovering copywriting through Lidl 11:58 - Midroll: Riverside 12:29 - Writing in a second language 14:21 - How LinkedIn first came into her life 17:07 - How long it really takes to grow 18:22 - The first client that changed everything 20:52 - The power of networking on LinkedIn 23:25 - Why LinkedIn is becoming more human 25:20 - Should you niche down or start wide 28:58 - Why financial services became the focus 31:04 - How to get your first clients 33:21 - Stop overthinking and just execute 34:37 - How to actually grow on LinkedIn 36:27 - Why you should share value freely 37:45 - Life outside work 39:47 - Book recommendation 41:02 - Future plans and diversifying the brand 42:49 - Final thoughts Connect with Tomas: X: https://x.com/TomasLoucky⁠⁠⁠ Stan: https://stan.store/Tommen LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tomasloucky/⁠⁠ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thisistommen/⁠⁠ More: Links: https://linktr.ee/produced_by⁠⁠⁠ Newsletter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://producednewsletter.substack.com/⁠ Tools & gear that support the show: Neon Now: https://neonnow.co.uk/ Metricool: https://f.mtr.cool/HRJBZK Ulanzi: https://www.ulanzi.com?aff=2611 Apex Comfort: https://apexcomfort.co.uk/ Favikon: https://www.favikon.com?fpr=tommen RA Optics: https://ra-optics.myshopify.com/discount/TOMMEN?rfsn=8803777.591d19 Some links are affiliate links, which means I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. If you find them useful, using these links helps keep the podcast running. Thank you!  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Ciara O’Neil is the founder of Brandfulness and a psychology led personal branding strategist helping founders, executives, and teams build real authority on LinkedIn and beyond. With an academic background in psychology, Ciara focuses on trust, reputation, and consistency as the foundations of strong personal brands. Her work goes beyond content creation and platforms and centres on shaping how people are perceived, remembered, and trusted across their career, business, and professional relationships. In this episode, Ciara shares her journey from law to psychology to personal branding, and how she grew her LinkedIn presence from zero to over 18,000 followers in a year. She explains what it truly means to apply psychology to personal branding in a practical way, from showing up with clarity and intention to building authority that earns trust over time. This conversation also explores growth mindset, career pivots, and how to attract aligned clients and opportunities without burning out or chasing visibility for the sake of it. Connect with Ciara: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ciaraoneil/ https://bio.site/brandfulness https://brandfulness.co.uk/ Timestamps: 00:00 - Psychology as a buzzword vs real understanding 01:10 - Welcome to the podcast 01:22 - Who Ciara O’Neil is and what she does 02:52 - From law to psychology to personal branding 04:40 - Why changing careers isn’t failure 05:58 - Why trying and pivoting matters 06:55 - Going back to study and building credibility 07:33 - Studying AI, motivation and human behaviour 09:17 - How AI has evolved since her research 10:10 - Using AI as a tool, not a replacement 10:37 - Why psychology is Ciara’s competitive edge 12:37 - What people get wrong about “psychology in content” 13:27 - How Ciara rediscovered LinkedIn 14:49 - Intentional growth vs trial and error 15:31 - The truth behind “overnight” LinkedIn growth 16:50 - Why highlight reels distort reality 17:27 - How to grow consistently without going viral 19:00 - Defining your goal on LinkedIn 20:01 - Why chasing trends leads to burnout 21:23 - Consistency as a trust-building tool 22:40 - How to find your first clients 24:14 - Why conversations compound over time 25:28 - Why personal branding is a long game 28:24 - The most common personal branding mistakes 29:54 - Repurposing content without burnout 31:12 - The story behind Brandfulness 32:31 - Introducing the Authority Collective 33:57 - Launch timeline and testing digital products 34:50 - The psychology behind green branding 36:03 - LinkedIn vs Instagram vs Substack 37:19 - Milestones, growth and intentional slowing down 38:35 - Digital products and future plans 39:42 - Running, hobbies and switching off 42:04 - Book recommendations and Start With Why 43:58 - Where to find Ciara 44:38 - Final thoughts and closing Connect with Tomas: X: https://x.com/TomasLoucky⁠⁠⁠ Stan: https://stan.store/Tommen LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tomasloucky/⁠⁠ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thisistommen/⁠⁠ More: Links: https://linktr.ee/produced_by⁠⁠⁠ Newsletter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://producednewsletter.substack.com/⁠ Tools & gear that support the show: Neon Now: https://neonnow.co.uk/ Metricool: https://f.mtr.cool/HRJBZK Ulanzi: https://www.ulanzi.com?aff=2611 Apex Comfort: https://apexcomfort.co.uk/ Favikon: https://www.favikon.com?fpr=tommen RA Optics: https://ra-optics.myshopify.com/discount/TOMMEN?rfsn=8803777.591d19 Some links are affiliate links, which means I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. If you find them useful, using these links helps keep the podcast running. Thank you!  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Sarah Rav is a former medical doctor turned Positioning & Content Strategist. Born in Malaysia and raised in Australia, she has spent over a decade building an audience of more than three million followers across Instagram, TikTok, and LinkedIn. After years in medicine and consulting, Sarah stepped away from traditional career paths to focus on helping professionals scale their business through content, positioning, and personal brand strategy. In this episode, we explore Sarah’s bold journey from medicine to content creation, the behind the scenes reality of building and rebuilding an audience, and how she recognised LinkedIn’s potential early. Sarah shares practical insights on growing a personal brand that attracts the right clients, building credibility as a professional, and creating content that feels aligned, even within a short time frame on the platform, without pretending to be someone you’re not. Connect with Sarah: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarah-rav/ https://www.instagram.com/sarahrav/ Timestamps: 00:00 – Writing content people actually care about 01:15 – Introducing Sarah and her background 02:14 – Growing up between Malaysia and Australia 03:50 – Life in Melbourne 04:28 – Why she chose medicine 05:49 – The emotional reality of being a doctor 06:39 – Interest in psychiatry and mental health 08:26 – Why content did not feel like a real career 09:56 – Choosing passion over a safe path 11:04 – Early days of content creation 13:11 – Rebranding, losing engagement, rebuilding 14:57 – AI content and standing out 16:31 – Why LinkedIn became the focus 17:42 – Growing on LinkedIn in a short time 18:32 – Adapting content across platforms 20:30 – How she splits time between platforms 22:07 – Creating content alongside full-time work 23:51 – Finding repeatable content formats 25:06 – Personal branding for professionals 26:02 – Writing hooks that make people care 27:52 – Why CTAs matter more than you think 30:06 – Injecting personality into writing 31:14 – Simple tools and content systems 33:36 – How Sarah actually uses AI 35:53 – Inspirations and community on LinkedIn 37:37 – Music, family, and life outside content 39:02 – Why she does not read many books 40:30 – Big goals, legacy, and giving back 42:12 – Launching a new LinkedIn offer 44:09 – Where to find and follow Sarah 45:06 – Final reflections and closing Connect with Tomas: X: https://x.com/TomasLoucky⁠⁠⁠ Stan: https://stan.store/Tommen LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tomasloucky/⁠⁠ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thisistommen/⁠⁠ More: Links: https://linktr.ee/produced_by⁠⁠⁠ Newsletter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://producednewsletter.substack.com/⁠ Tools & gear that support the show: Neon Now: https://neonnow.co.uk/ Metricool: https://f.mtr.cool/HRJBZK Ulanzi: https://www.ulanzi.com?aff=2611 Apex Comfort: https://apexcomfort.co.uk/ Favikon: https://www.favikon.com?fpr=tommen RA Optics: https://ra-optics.myshopify.com/discount/TOMMEN?rfsn=8803777.591d19 Some links are affiliate links, which means I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. If you find them useful, using these links helps keep the podcast running. Thank you!  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Nadia Fernández is the founder of La Isla Designs, a visual designer and website builder who believes digital spaces should feel clear, intentional, and easy to understand. Originally from Mallorca, Spain, she moved to the United States at a young age to pursue her creative ambitions, spending more than a decade immersed in fast paced creative environments before eventually returning to Europe. With a background that spans dance, fashion, retail leadership, and brand strategy, her work today focuses on helping founders and small businesses communicate what they do in a way people can instantly connect with and remember. In this episode, you’ll hear the story behind her move to Los Angeles as a teenager, the creative paths that quietly shaped her way of thinking, and how those experiences continue to influence her work today. The conversation goes behind the scenes of her approach to LinkedIn content, websites, and digital marketing, from designing carousels that gently guide attention to building online spaces that support content instead of competing with it. It’s a thoughtful look into the mindset of a multi disciplinary creator who designs with purpose and cares deeply about how ideas land. Connect with Nadia: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nadiiafernandez/ https://www.laisladesigns.com/ Timestamps: 00:00 – Early creative roots and growing up around fashion 01:11 – Welcome to the podcast 01:23 – Nadia’s background and what she does today 02:02 – Moving to Los Angeles at 18 03:16 – Arriving in LA and culture shock 05:28 – How long she stayed in the US 05:55 – Stepping away from dance 07:51 – Growing up in Mallorca and returning later 09:39 – Working in fashion and creative industries 13:43 – COVID and the shift into digital design 15:04 – Finding first clients online 15:49 – Using LinkedIn comments to grow 18:20 – Being intentional with conversations 22:01 – Standing out without chasing trends 24:27 – Stop waiting for inspiration 27:27 – Canva vs Figma vs Adobe 30:07 – Favourite Canva features 30:45 – Why Nadia uses Venngage 34:59 – Website platforms and opinions 35:12 – Content platforms and focus 36:41 – Consistency and the long game 40:29 – Life, family, and balance 41:37 – Learning, reading, and growth 43:04 – Where to find Nadia 44:44 – Final advice 46:21 – Closing the episode Connect with Tommen: X: https://x.com/TomasLoucky⁠⁠⁠ Stan: https://stan.store/Tommen LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tomasloucky/⁠⁠ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thisistommen/⁠⁠ More: Links: https://linktr.ee/produced_by⁠⁠⁠ Newsletter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://producednewsletter.substack.com/⁠ Tools & gear that support the show: Neon Now: https://neonnow.co.uk/ Metricool: https://f.mtr.cool/HRJBZK Ulanzi: https://www.ulanzi.com?aff=2611 Apex Comfort: https://apexcomfort.co.uk/ Favikon: https://www.favikon.com?fpr=tommen RA Optics: https://ra-optics.myshopify.com/discount/TOMMEN?rfsn=8803777.591d19 Some links are affiliate links, which means I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. If you find them useful, using these links helps keep the podcast running. Thank you!  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Anjeanette Carter is a Los Angeles based copywriter and founder of STRATIS Media, where she helps founders, CEOs, and service based entrepreneurs grow their personal brands and businesses through LinkedIn. With over a decade of experience in copywriting, Anjeanette has built a seven figure business by working across multiple social media platforms, refining her messaging, and learning what actually drives sustainable growth. Today, her work focuses on turning LinkedIn into a clear, intentional client acquisition channel through strong positioning, consistency, and thoughtful content. Listen to this episode to discover Anjeanette’s story behind becoming an experienced copywriter across different platforms and how that journey led her to find her passion for LinkedIn. You will hear practical tips from someone who has consistently shown up over time, along with clear advice on how to find clients on LinkedIn using simple frameworks and formulas that can be applied across platforms. This conversation offers insight and inspiration from someone who balances being a mom, running her own agency, showing up online, and continuing to grow, improve, and inspire others with a positive and grounded approach. Connect with Anjeanette: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anjeanette-carter/ https://anjeanettecarter.com/linkedin-workshop https://anjeanettecarter.substack.com/ https://anjeanettecarter.com/ https://x.com/anjeanettec Timestamps: 00:00 – The three pillars behind Anjeanette’s LinkedIn growth 01:24 – Who Anjeanette is and what she does today 02:02 – 2026 goals and why subtracting matters 03:05 – Acting background and confidence on camera 03:48 – Why failure matters more than success 04:59 – Comparison on LinkedIn and staying in your lane 06:01 – Authenticity without oversharing online 07:50 – Consistency, routines, and family life 09:22 – Early lessons from Twitter and YouTube 11:52 – Why social media feels annoying 12:11 – Playing the long game with content 13:30 – Copywriting as a real advantage on LinkedIn 14:31 – Initial fear of AI and adapting 16:31 – Using AI without losing your voice 18:32 – Why AI content feels obvious 20:30 – Voice notes and real conversations 22:06 – Finding first clients through LinkedIn 25:33 – Who LinkedIn actually works for 27:52 – The LinkedIn strategy explained simply 30:26 – Commenting that leads to conversations 32:03 – Shortcuts, mentors, and learning faster 33:58 – Focusing on one platform at a time 36:18 – Regrets about leaving platforms early 39:02 – YouTube demonetisation and lessons learned 41:42 – Personal brand as long-term insurance 42:03 – Exercise, routines, and mental balance 44:08 – Reading fiction to switch off 45:41 – Where to find Anjeanette and her work 46:48 – Favourite pizza conversation 49:19 – Normalising failure and moving forward 50:52 – Final reflections and closing Connect with Tommen: X: https://x.com/TomasLoucky⁠⁠⁠ Stan: https://stan.store/Tommen LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tomasloucky/⁠⁠ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thisistommen/⁠⁠ More: Links: https://linktr.ee/produced_by⁠⁠⁠ Newsletter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://producednewsletter.substack.com/⁠ Tools & gear that support the show: Neon Now: https://neonnow.co.uk/ Metricool: https://f.mtr.cool/HRJBZK Ulanzi: https://www.ulanzi.com?aff=2611 Apex Comfort: https://apexcomfort.co.uk/ Favikon: https://www.favikon.com?fpr=tommen RA Optics: https://ra-optics.myshopify.com/discount/TOMMEN?rfsn=8803777.591d19 Some links are affiliate links, which means I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. If you find them useful, using these links helps keep the podcast running. Thank you!  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Talha Hanif is a LinkedIn content designer who helps founders turn their personal brands into content that actually connects. With a background in computer engineering and a deep respect for design that works, Talha has quietly built a business that speaks louder than most personal brands. He’s worked with creators, coaches, and entrepreneurs to develop visual identities that don’t just look good, they feel right. No fluff, no shortcuts, just thoughtful design rooted in clarity, intention, and human connection. In this episode, you’ll get a free masterclass in design, consistency, and showing up for the long game. Talha shares how he built a standout brand without ever cold pitching, how AI fits into his creative process, and why success means nothing if you can’t stay grounded. From scaling a business to supporting his wife’s fashion brand to still making time for cricket, family, and the gym, this is what creating with purpose looks like. If you’ve ever doubted your creative path, this conversation might just reframe everything. Connect with Talha: https://www.linkedin.com/in/personal-brand/ https://talhaqurashi.com/ https://www.instagram.com/talhadesign786/ Timestamps: 00:00 – The one trick that helped him grow on LinkedIn 00:40 – Welcoming Talha to the podcast 01:23 – From engineering to design 02:39 – How posting turned into a business 04:02 – Building a career without chasing clients 05:06 – Designer vs artist: key difference 07:41 – Behind the scenes of his client process 10:16 – Why design isn’t subjective 11:40 – What he does when creativity runs low 13:33 – The power of not needing leads 15:38 – How he gets clients without pitching 16:45 – Why he never sends cold DMs 17:40 – What his business looks like today 18:04 – Why he doesn’t post for leads anymore 20:24 – Why most people quit LinkedIn too early 22:12 – Outlasting others beats outsmarting them 23:06 – The most helpful content advice 24:42 – Using emotions in design and copy 25:01 – Honest take on AI in design work 27:25 – The one red flag when hiring designers 28:44 – Advice if you’re not good at design yet 29:15 – Canva vs Figma vs Adobe 30:41 – Why he teaches his team every tool 31:17 – A Canva product built from 500+ carousels 32:27 – Who inspires him right now 33:44 – Balancing design, business and life 34:48 – Why Instagram didn’t work for him 35:05 – What keeps him consistent on LinkedIn 36:36 – His “Jasmin test” for content that lasts 37:08 – His life beyond design 38:17 – Cricket, gym, and daily routine 39:13 – Getting abs back and staying fit 41:00 – What the gym taught him about life 42:29 – Favourite books and takeaways 44:08 – Helping build a fashion brand 45:02 – Where to find Talha online 45:30 – Story behind the “17 milliseconds” line 46:46 – Final thoughts and reflections Connect with Tommen: X: https://x.com/TomasLoucky⁠⁠⁠ Stan: https://stan.store/Tommen LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tomasloucky/⁠⁠ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thisistommen/⁠⁠ More: Links: https://linktr.ee/produced_by⁠⁠⁠ FenPost: https://fenpost.com/?via=tomas Newsletter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://producednewsletter.substack.com/⁠ Tools & gear that support the show: Neon Now: https://neonnow.co.uk/ Metricool: https://f.mtr.cool/HRJBZK Ulanzi: https://www.ulanzi.com?aff=2611 Apex Comfort: https://apexcomfort.co.uk/ Midland Flowers: https://midlandsflowerwallco.co.uk/ RA Optics: https://ra-optics.myshopify.com/discount/TOMMEN?rfsn=8803777.591d19 Some links are affiliate links, which means I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. If you find them useful, using these links helps keep the podcast running. Thank you!  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Danielle is a LinkedIn strategist who built a fully booked freelance business without pitching, cold outreach or chasing trends. She helps founders and freelancers attract clients through content that connects and brands that feel real. She’s also built a wellness-focused brand on Instagram, showing how to grow across platforms without burning out. Her approach is rooted in clarity, consistency, and sharing what actually works, not just what looks good online. In this episode, she shares what it actually takes to grow on LinkedIn and beyond. We talk about content strategy, building a brand that feels like you, and showing up even when you don’t feel like it. You’ll learn how to attract clients without selling, post without overthinking, and create content that helps people, and works for you. This one’s for anyone trying to grow online without losing their voice in the process. Connect with Danielle: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielle-mimoni-social-media-marketing/ https://www.instagram.com/daniellemimoni/ Timestamps: 00:00 – How Danielle gets clients without pitching 01:10 – Intro and welcome 01:22 – Danielle on building two personal brands 02:16 – Why growing on multiple platforms matters 03:12 – Where she started and what changed 04:13 – Taking content seriously for the first time 05:25 – LinkedIn vs Instagram: what she prefers 07:22 – Which platform is harder to grow on 08:42 – Content strategy across both platforms 10:46 – Does she see herself as an influencer? 13:42 – Why full-time influencing isn’t the goal 14:33 – Starting on LinkedIn from scratch 17:46 – How redundancy led to freelancing 18:43 – Tips for early LinkedIn growth 21:05 – Should you post selfies on LinkedIn? 24:48 – Building a brand with visuals and consistency 26:07 – Getting all clients inbound through content 27:50 – Giving away knowledge to build trust 29:02 – Why people really hire you 30:43 – Attracting brands and partnerships 35:50 – Showing up when it’s hard 39:06 – How she preps content in advance 41:10 – Her view on imposter syndrome 41:34 – Wellness, hobbies, and lifestyle habits 43:38 – Books that shaped her mindset 46:17 – Where to follow and connect with Danielle 47:06 – Final thoughts on personal branding Connect with Tommen: X: https://x.com/TomasLoucky⁠⁠⁠ Stan: https://stan.store/Tommen LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tomasloucky/⁠⁠ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thisistommen/⁠⁠ More: Links: https://linktr.ee/produced_by⁠⁠⁠ FenPost: https://fenpost.com/?via=tomas Newsletter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://producednewsletter.substack.com/⁠ Tools & gear that support the show: Neon Now: https://neonnow.co.uk/ Metricool: https://f.mtr.cool/HRJBZK Ulanzi: https://www.ulanzi.com?aff=2611 Apex Comfort: https://apexcomfort.co.uk/ Midland Flowers: https://midlandsflowerwallco.co.uk/ RA Optics: https://ra-optics.myshopify.com/discount/TOMMEN?rfsn=8803777.591d19 Some links are affiliate links, which means I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. If you find them useful, using these links helps keep the podcast running. Thank you!  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Noor V. Barrage is a business consultant, systems strategist, and founder of NVB Collective. Known as The Systems Girl on LinkedIn, she partners with CEOs and leadership teams to turn messy growth into sustainable operations. With years of experience behind the scenes in high-growth companies, she now helps entrepreneurs build structure, reduce stress, and scale their businesses without sacrificing quality or sanity. Her work is rooted in intentional productivity, operational clarity, and building businesses that actually support the people who run them. In this episode, Noor shares how she went from being completely invisible online to building a strong presence on LinkedIn in under a year, all without chasing trends, playing the algorithm, or compromising her values. She talks about the systems that save time, money, and energy, and why she believes structure is the key to true creative freedom. If you’re tired of hustle culture and ready to run your business with more clarity and calm, this conversation will give you a new perspective on what growth can look like. Connect with Noor: https://www.linkedin.com/in/noorbarrage/ https://nvbcollective.aweb.page/nvb-newsletter https://nvbcollective.com/1-1-consulting-call/ https://noorbarrage.substack.com/ Timestamps: 00:00 – Intro: creative founders vs. execution 01:11 – Intro and welcome 01:26 – Meet Noor: The Systems Girl 02:26 – How her unique title stuck 03:48 – From invisible to visible on LinkedIn 04:58 – Why LinkedIn felt more authentic than other platforms 06:35 – The challenge of video content 07:26 – Why she doesn’t chase virality 08:50 – What success means on LinkedIn 10:07 – Avoiding the comparison trap 11:30 – Why clarity beats trends 13:08 – Her 30-day posting habit that built momentum 15:05 – Content buckets: education + storytelling 17:12 – Cutting down LinkedIn time with structure 18:38 – Using personal photos for balance 21:33 – How she fell into systems 25:45 – Why she’s obsessed with structure 27:40 – Rethinking hustle culture 28:12 – The truth behind “success” online 31:25 – Most common systems problems she sees 32:00 – Structure increases creativity, not restricts it 34:05 – Why she blocks Thursdays + Fridays 36:20 – How she audits her calendar with GCal 37:10 – The underrated power of planning 39:37 – Noor’s hobbies and love of theatre 41:20 – Book recs that changed her mindset 44:18 – Where to find her online 45:37 – What’s next: rebrand + “intentional productivity” 47:46 – Is a book coming? 49:27 – Final advice: define your own success Connect with Tommen: X: https://x.com/TomasLoucky⁠⁠⁠ Stan: https://stan.store/Tommen LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tomasloucky/⁠⁠ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thisistommen/⁠⁠ More: Links: https://linktr.ee/produced_by⁠⁠⁠ FenPost: https://fenpost.com/?via=tomas Newsletter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://producednewsletter.substack.com/⁠ Tools & gear that support the show: Neon Now: https://neonnow.co.uk/ Metricool: https://f.mtr.cool/HRJBZK Ulanzi: https://www.ulanzi.com?aff=2611 Apex Comfort: https://apexcomfort.co.uk/ Midland Flowers: https://midlandsflowerwallco.co.uk/ RA Optics: https://ra-optics.myshopify.com/discount/TOMMEN?rfsn=8803777.591d19 Some links are affiliate links, which means I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. If you find them useful, using these links helps keep the podcast running. Thank you!  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Daniele Scuteri is a LinkedIn Brand Strategist helping consultants and coaches turn visibility into qualified leads, without the pressure to post every day. His path spans architecture, CGI, leadership, and mental health, giving him a uniquely human approach to strategy, messaging, and content. Today, he’s recognised as one of Italy’s top 3% LinkedIn creators, known for building sustainable content systems and profiles that actually convert. In this episode, Daniele shares the story behind the shift, from overthinking his first post to combining breathwork and branding into a business rooted in purpose. We talk mindset, momentum, and what it really means to grow without burning out. Whether you’re building your presence online or navigating a career pivot, this conversation might be the nudge you didn’t know you needed. Connect with Daniele: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielescuteri/ https://www.youtube.com/@DanieleScuteri_Breath/ https://www.youtube.com/@DanieleScuteri-ITA/ Timestamps: 00:00 – Cold open: How breathwork helped Daniele overcome anxiety 00:59 – Intro and welcome to the episode 01:31 – Meet Daniele: Architect, coach, brand strategist 02:45 – Career evolution: From CGI to coaching to branding 04:08 – Why it’s never too late to start on LinkedIn 05:38 – Daniele’s journey: 0 to 20K+ followers in 2 years 07:20 – First posts, imposter syndrome, and learning to just start 08:45 – Agile mindset and the MVP approach to personal branding 10:11 – Zooming out: The mindset shift that changed everything 12:12 – YouTube burnout, AI content, and starting over 14:54 – Growing a YouTube channel by going back to basics 15:48 – Authenticity and the psychology of brand storytelling 17:05 – The story behind discovering breathwork 18:07 – From manager to mindset shift: The real transition 20:27 – Why he started posting on LinkedIn 21:53 – Breathwork for mental clarity and stress relief 23:14 – From Wim Hof to Oxygen Advantage 25:01 – Chronic overbreathing explained 26:54 – Merging breathwork into his branding offer 28:09 – Trust, vulnerability, and converting followers into leads 29:48 – Joining LinkUp: From zero clients to brand clarity 32:10 – The power of community and high-level peers 33:35 – Working with neuroscientist Shaka on breathing 34:03 – Daniele’s smart DM strategy for inbound leads 35:40 – CrossFit, OCR races, and life outside of LinkedIn 36:55 – Book recs: Bartlett, Atomic Habits, Naval Ravikant 40:20 – His next goal: Wim Hof expedition in Lapland 41:22 – Final thoughts and appreciation Connect with Tommen: X: https://x.com/TomasLoucky⁠⁠⁠ Stan: https://stan.store/Tommen LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tomasloucky/⁠⁠ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thisistommen/⁠⁠ More: Links: https://linktr.ee/produced_by⁠⁠⁠ FenPost: https://fenpost.com/?via=tomas Newsletter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://producednewsletter.substack.com/⁠ Tools & gear that support the show: Neon Now: https://neonnow.co.uk/ Metricool: https://f.mtr.cool/HRJBZK Ulanzi: https://www.ulanzi.com?aff=2611 Apex Comfort: https://apexcomfort.co.uk/ Midland Flowers: https://midlandsflowerwallco.co.uk/ RA Optics: https://ra-optics.myshopify.com/discount/TOMMEN?rfsn=8803777.591d19 Some links are affiliate links, which means I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. If you find them useful, using these links helps keep the podcast running. Thank you!  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Luke is a founder, investor, and multi-exit entrepreneur behind Unusual Group and Tobin Capital. After scaling a marketing agency to an eight-figure exit, he now helps creative service businesses grow and exit on their own terms. With three successful exits and several hard-learned lessons along the way, Luke is known for his transparent take on what it really takes to scale, including the parts most people don’t talk about. He is currently writing his first book with major publisher Pan Macmillan, set for release in 2026. In this episode, Luke shares what it’s really like to write a book while building two companies and growing a brand followed by more than 800,000 people. You’ll hear candid reflections on burnout, balance, and staying grounded, plus how he makes space for family, fitness, and rest without losing momentum. A conversation full of honesty, insight, and behind-the-scenes wisdom. Connect with Luke: https://www.linkedin.com/in/luketobin/ https://www.luketobin.com/newsletter https://www.luketobin.com/ https://www.instagram.com/lukettobin/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWceX14aUBA9huJ9TV50FqQ https://x.com/lukettobin/ Timestamps: 00:00 – Cold open: burnout, ego, and why Luke started posting 01:02 – Intro and welcome 01:26 – Meet Luke Tobin: 3 exits, 2 companies, 1 book deal 02:14 – How his book deal happened (and what it’s about) 03:30 – Writing a book without AI (almost) 04:35 – His creative process: gym, dog walks & voice notes 05:19 – 85,000 words, 14 chapters, one big deadline 06:00 – What audiobooks shaped Luke’s thinking 07:10 – His personal AI co-pilot (and how it’s better than ChatGPT) 08:47 – Why Luke’s AI is different from generic models 10:00 – Why he started creating content in the first place 11:36 – From 20k to 800k: 18 months of daily posting 12:26 – Monetisation and impact: more than just reach 13:16 – Building trust: share what actually worked 14:15 – Why being real matters (and why most aren’t) 15:28 – Talking burnout and failed exits openly 16:09 – Luke’s #1 secret to staying consistent 17:01 – Hiring: the key to avoiding burnout 18:25 – Why letting go is the hardest part for founders 19:29 – The family piece: not always getting it right 20:13 – Remember you’re human: how he finds balance 21:05 – Meet Harper: the real star of Luke’s LinkedIn 21:16 – Off-screen hobbies: hikes, gym, nature 22:06 – Living in Portugal, dreaming of South America 23:06 – Can he really unplug while travelling? 24:24 – Inside “The Success Method” newsletter 25:11 – Not everyone should be a creator (and that’s ok) 26:01 – How writing the newsletter helped prep for the book 27:00 – New project: Why Luke launched Unusual Group 28:33 – Why most agencies never sell (and how he’s changing that) 29:34 – Healthy soda startup: drinkmirth.com 30:06 – What still drives Luke today? 31:20 – He wanted to be an actor?! 32:21 – Who inspires him (and what he learned from Branson) 33:15 – Favourite movie? Think classics. 33:43 – Final thoughts + how to reach Luke Connect with Tommen: X: https://x.com/TomasLoucky⁠⁠⁠ Stan: https://stan.store/Tommen LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tomasloucky/⁠⁠ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thisistommen/⁠⁠ More: Links: https://linktr.ee/produced_by⁠⁠⁠ FenPost: https://fenpost.com/?via=tomas Newsletter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://producednewsletter.substack.com/⁠ Tools & gear that support the show: Neon Now: https://neonnow.co.uk/ Metricool: https://f.mtr.cool/HRJBZK Ulanzi: https://www.ulanzi.com?aff=2611 Apex Comfort: https://apexcomfort.co.uk/ Midland Flowers: https://midlandsflowerwallco.co.uk/ iQ HEALTH: https://www.iqhealth.co.uk/PRODUCED_BY_PODCAST RA Optics: https://ra-optics.myshopify.com/discount/TOMMEN?rfsn=8803777.591d19 Some links are affiliate links, which means I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. If you find them useful, using these links helps keep the podcast running. Thank you!  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Pooja Marwah is a content strategist, award-winning author, and founder of Authique, a boutique agency trusted by global leaders, Fortune 500s, and government clients. Known as the ‘Energiser Bunny’ of LinkedIn, she helps high-performing professionals build standout personal brands through done-for-you content, positioning strategies, and profile makeovers. With a storyteller’s instinct and a strategist’s mind, she turns big ideas into bold digital presence. In this episode, Pooja shares the unexpected story of how a Google search and a one-way flight led to a career she never saw coming. From writing in a parked car to publishing a novel, she talks about the moments that shaped her path, and why she shows up with joy, not just strategy. It’s a conversation full of courage, clarity, and the kind of energy that sticks with you. Connect with Pooja: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thepoojamarwah/ https://www.instagram.com/thepoojamarwah/ https://x.com/PoojaPMarwah https://poojapoddarmarwah.com/ Timestamps: 00:00 – Cold open: 36-hour flight to meet a stranger 01:00 – Intro and welcome 01:20 – Meet Pooja: strategist, author, drama queen 02:30 – Why storytelling still wins even with AI 04:08 – Helicopter parenting explained 05:18 – Showing up online as your full self 07:05 – Why fake personas never work 08:30 – Building trust through content 10:52 – The DM mistake most creators make 12:45 – Relationship-building over cold pitches 13:58 – Not now doesn’t mean never 15:35 – Stop comparing your starting line 17:00 – Tomas vs Pooja: different timelines 18:48 – She joined LinkedIn at 43 19:28 – The search that started it all 21:20 – #1 LinkedIn creator leads to Sarajevo 22:13 – A one-way flight that changed her life 24:00 – What if it works out 25:16 – Meeting Yasmeen in person 27:14 – Her first in-person creator meetup 28:09 – Waiting a year for her first client 29:08 – Start with why, not reach 30:05 – What can you talk about at 3am 31:08 – Burnout comes from the wrong reasons 32:16 – Content, balance, and Twix 33:46 – AI overwhelm is real 35:32 – Chocolate confessions 36:03 – She wrote her first book in a car 38:26 – From parked car to publishing deal 39:02 – Awards and being called a specialist 40:38 – Golf, Greece, and piano dreams 42:12 – Her favourite trips 43:57 – Her surprising book recommendation 45:22 – Books that make you feel 46:49 – New book for Indian teens 47:50 – How to connect with Pooja 49:44 – Final thoughts: fun and kindness 50:54 – Outro and subscribe Connect with Tommen: X: https://x.com/TomasLoucky⁠⁠⁠ Stan: https://stan.store/Tommen LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tomasloucky/⁠⁠ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thisistommen/⁠⁠ More: Links: https://linktr.ee/produced_by⁠⁠⁠ FenPost: https://fenpost.com/?via=tomas Newsletter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://producednewsletter.substack.com/⁠ Tools & gear that support the show: Neon Now: https://neonnow.co.uk/ Metricool: https://f.mtr.cool/HRJBZK Ulanzi: https://www.ulanzi.com?aff=2611 Apex Comfort: https://apexcomfort.co.uk/ Midland Flowers: https://midlandsflowerwallco.co.uk/ iQ HEALTH: https://www.iqhealth.co.uk/PRODUCED_BY_PODCAST RA Optics: https://ra-optics.myshopify.com/discount/TOMMEN?rfsn=8803777.591d19 Some links are affiliate links, which means I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. If you find them useful, using these links helps keep the podcast running. Thank you!  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.