Nearly two decades ago, personal branding wasn’t a topic of discussion in college. The focus was on graduating, landing a job, and climbing the corporate ladder. Becoming a C-suite executive was the ultimate goal, and it felt like a given if you worked hard enough. Growing up in the 80s, driven by the women's liberation movement, I chased every career ambition relentlessly.

As I climbed higher in my career, my desire for success only intensified. It culminated in November when I decided to chase my own dreams instead of someone else's.

That leap was both exhilarating and daunting, but I haven’t regretted it for a single moment! During my tenure as an editorial director, I developed my personal brand as a digital media authority in