In this episode, I sat down with my good friend and image consultant Jonathan M. Hall to talk about one of the most slept-on parts of your brand: how you show up.

And no—we’re not just talking about clothes. We’re talking about presence. Energy. How people experience you before you ever say a word.

You can post every day and say all the right things, but if your image doesn’t match your message, people will feel the disconnect. Jonathan and I dug into how your appearance, posture, grooming, and even your mindset are shaping your brand—whether you realize it or not.

We talked about:

• The psychology behind first impressions (and how fast they happen)
• Why what you wear does matter—and how to still be you
• The difference between authenticity and unawareness
• How to command a room without saying a word
• The biggest things people get wrong about personal style and branding
• Why investing in your image is not a luxury—it’s a strategy

If you’ve ever felt like your content is solid but your brand still isn’t breaking through, this is probably the episode you needed.

Let me know what stood out in the comments. And if this helped you think differently about your image—share it with someone still stuck in “play clothes” mode.

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In this episode, I sat down with clarity coach and brand strategist Precious Azuree to talk about the real reason people stay stuck—and how most folks confuse indecision for confusion.

This isn’t about branding colors or Canva templates. It’s about alignment. Identity. And having the courage to finally make a decision about who you are and what you want.

Precious and I broke down how clarity shows up (or doesn’t) in your business, your brand, and your belief systems—and why most people never build anything that lasts because they’re avoiding the hard part: the mirror.

We talked about:

• Why indecision is more dangerous than failure
• The trap of chasing goals without defining your vision
• What happens when your brand is out of alignment with your identity
• How to separate your past experiences from your present calling
• Why your brand is really your legacy—not your logo

If you’re tired of feeling lost and ready to actually do the work—this conversation is a wake-up call.

Let me know what hit hardest in the comments. And if it blessed you, share it with someone who’s still waiting for clarity to knock.

🔗 Connect with Precious: @preciousazuree
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Entrepreneurship isn’t always glamorous. In this real, unfiltered episode of Beyond the Brand, Rod Brinson sits down with Carmen Jones, the powerhouse behind The Black Girl Social Club, to break down what it really takes to build a business that lasts.

From missed paychecks to last-minute event disasters, Carmen opens up about the emotional, financial, and mental toll of being a Black woman in leadership — and why she never gave up. They talk payroll panic, team meltdowns, solopreneur stress, and the myth of the “hustle” mentality.

If you've ever wondered what the real cost of entrepreneurship is, or why your mission has to be bigger than your bottom line, this episode is for you.

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Instagram: @carmen.nicole.jones
Club: @blackgirlsocialclub
Wellness Nonprofit: [@ceounplugged]

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