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BY Leslie Alfredsson

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* A Survival Guide for Millennials: *

* Building a Personal Brand WITHOUT Dancing! *

Ever since I was a little girl, dancing was never my thing. *

My brain is wired for logic, not choreography, so I was always 

* placed at the back of the stage, out of sight. And you know *

what? I still laugh about it today! This realization has taught *

me an important lesson: I’m not going to jump on TikTok trends, 

film my morning routine, or create makeup tutorials. That’s 

* just not me. And trying to force it would only come *

* across as inauthentic. *

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* Here’s the key takeaway: Building a *

* personal brand is about embracing who you *

truly are. As a millennial, I’ve seen marketing evolve *

* from perfectly polished campaigns to today’s demand for *

raw, real content. We grew up with highly produced videos, but

the digital landscape has shifted. What resonates now is authenti-

city. It’s about sharing your message in a way that feels genuine &

true to who you are. While I still love a well-produced video, *

I’ve learned that there’s a fine line between quality and over-

* production. The content that truly connects is the *

* kind that’s real and relatable. *

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Three Takeaways for Building *

* Your Personal Brand: 1. Authenticity *

Over Trends: Don’t feel pressured to follow

* every trend. Stick to what feels true to you, and *

your audience will appreciate your genuine approach.

2. Balance is Key: High production quality is great, but 

it’s important not to overdo it. Find a balance that allows 

* your personality to shine through. 3. Leverage Your *

* Strengths: Focus on content formats that you’re *

* comfortable with, whether it’s writing, *

* videos, or another medium. *

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Play to your strengths and your content will resonate more.

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Final Thought: Embrace who you are, *

* don’t chase trends that don’t resonate with 

you. Your authenticity is your most powerful 

tool in today’s crowded digital world. Stay true 

to yourself, find your unique voice, and don’t 

* be afraid to adapt along the way. Fearless *

* Founders is here to stay, and I can’t *

* wait to see what’s next! *

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