Let’s Declare Ourselves Emperor
Guest: Sharon Secondus
Theme: Networking, Personal Brand, and Building Your Empire From Scratch

Episode Summary

In this episode, we explore what it really takes to build a network and personal brand—especially when you’re starting from scratch. Whether you’ve moved cities, changed industries, or simply feel stuck and underappreciated in your current role, this conversation is for you.

Inspired by the strange and bold story of Emperor Norton I—a failed businessman who reinvented himself into a San Francisco icon—we dig into the power of self-declaration, relationship-building, and showing up with purpose.

My guest, Sharon Secondus, has done just that: navigating career transitions, moving continents, and cultivating a network built not on self-promotion, but sincerity. Together, we explore how brand and network combine to create not just visibility, but power—and how anyone can start, no matter where they are

About our Guest:

Sharon Secondus is a professional in the healthcare technology space with a background in Health Informatics, she is passionate about transforming complex healthcare data into actionable insights that measurably improve patient care and growth strategy. Also a 2-time former international student in England /US and now mentoring others from a global perspective. She is a dedicated mentor and coach, leading impactful professional development and personal branding workshops at Seemenow33. Through her guidance, international students navigate their journeys with confidence, turning challenges into inspiring growth opportunities.

Learn more at Seemenow33

Music By: Ketsa

Theme:

Smooth Chill Jazz by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠AllWorldMusic⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ from ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Pixabay

Intermission:

Soul Epic by Ketsa from Free Music Archives

Jazz For The Rain by Ketsa from Free Music Archives

Closing:

Importance by Ketsa from Free Music Archives

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