What happens when you realize you are the brand—and start showing up that way on LinkedIn?

In this week’s episode of Outspoken: Finding Your Voice on LinkedIn, Molly reflects on the moment she fully embraced herself as the brand and how that shift changed her business, content, and confidence. She explores why authenticity, likeability, and clear storytelling matter more than ever in an AI-driven content landscape, and how personal brands create leverage for both founders and employees. Molly also breaks down different personal brand archetypes, the role of strategic self-disclosure, and why owning your unique perspective is becoming essential for long-term relevance and opportunity.

Key Takeaways from the Episode

• People choose to work with those they feel connected to
• Authentic enthusiasm for your work is impossible to fake
• AI should support your voice, not replace it
• Personal brands create leverage even inside traditional roles
• Strategic storytelling increases trust and conversion

Creators Referenced in This Episode

• Jade Bonacolta
• Mallory Contois
• Alex Lieberman
• Wes Kao

Thanks for listening to Outspoken If something landed, share it or sit with it. And when you're ready to go deeper, connect with me on LinkedIn.

Why do hot takes cut through the noise on LinkedIn and when do they actually work against you?

In this episode of Outspoken: Finding Your Voice on LinkedIn, host Molly Godfrey breaks down what makes a hot take truly effective and why bold opinions can be one of the most powerful brand-building tools online. She explores the difference between grounded leadership and reactive venting, sharing how data-backed perspectives, nervous system awareness, and clear positioning allow creators to spark meaningful conversation without alienating their audience. Molly also explains how hot takes can clarify who you’re for, build trust, and become long-term cornerstone content for your brand.

Key Takeaways from the Episode

• Hot takes work when they name unspoken truths people already feel
• Bold opinions build trust when they’re grounded in experience and data
• Holding disagreement calmly is a form of leadership
• Strong perspectives help attract aligned clients
• The riskiest content often becomes the most evergreen

Thanks for listening to Outspoken If something landed, share it or sit with it. And when you're ready to go deeper, connect with me on LinkedIn.

Where is the line between meaningful vulnerability and oversharing when building a personal brand?

In this episode of Outspoken: Finding Your Voice on LinkedIn, host Molly Godfrey explores the nuanced line between meaningful storytelling and overexposure when building a personal brand. Drawing from her own lived experience, Molly unpacks how to share difficult moments with intention, clarity, and care without making trauma consumable or performative.

She offers a grounded perspective on vulnerability, resilience, and how thoughtful storytelling can foster genuine connection, credibility, and leadership on LinkedIn.

Key Takeaways from the Episode

• Start with the lesson or takeaway before sharing a personal story
• Not every painful experience needs to be shared publicly
• Vulnerability builds trust only when it’s integrated, not unresolved
• Stories rooted in accountability create stronger authority
• Hope and forward movement help audiences stay engaged

Thanks for listening to Outspoken If something landed, share it or sit with it. And when you're ready to go deeper, connect with me on LinkedIn.