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

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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.

What does it actually take to create consistent, resonant content on LinkedIn without burning out or forcing ideas?

In this episode of Outspoken: Finding Your Voice on LinkedIn, host Molly Godfrey explores the creative rituals and rhythms that fuel authentic, sustainable content creation. She shares how intuition, structure, and self-awareness come together to help creators show up consistently on LinkedIn without burning out. From documenting ideas and repurposing content to trusting timing and embracing the long game, Molly offers practical insights and mindset shifts that help professionals create resonance not just content.

Key Takeaways from the Episode

• Creativity thrives when supported by rest, intention, and personal rituals
• Consistency comes from systems for capturing and revisiting ideas
• Repurposing high-performing content builds momentum and visibility
• Sustainable posting rhythms matter more than daily posting pressure
• Intuition can guide timing, tone, and resonance better than rigid planning

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In this episode of Outspoken: Finding Your Voice on LinkedIn, host Molly Godfrey breaks down her sustainable system for showing up consistently without burnout. She shares how her “hero post” framework, content repurposing habits, and energy-first approach have transformed the way she supports clients in building a long-term presence on LinkedIn. Molly gets candid about her own history with burnout, perfectionism, and overthinking, revealing how experimentation, simplicity, and alignment with your natural communication style are key to momentum on the platform. She also introduces her new LinkedIn Consistency Engine—designed to help creators track, reuse, and optimize content with ease.

Key Takeaways from the Episode

• Why a weekly “hero post” focuses your energy and creates sustainable momentum
• How low-lift posts and experimentation prevent overthinking and open new creative pathways
• Repurposing content as a core strategy for consistency and avoiding burnout
• Burnout often signals a mismatch in platform, strategy, or communication style
• Perfectionism and overthinking block visibility, while simple human posts often perform best

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.

In this episode, Molly Godfrey explores what it really means to have a “spiky point of view,” a perspective that challenges norms and sparks authentic connection online. She shares her minimalist approach to marketing and content creation, the balance between honesty and overexposure, and how to communicate strong beliefs in a way that builds trust rather than backlash. Drawing from her experience coaching clients on thought leadership and audience growth, Molly offers practical insights into developing a distinct voice rooted in truth, lived experience, and courage.

Key Takeaways from the Episode

• A spiky point of view is a strong, charged opinion that challenges conventional thinking
• Speaking up online can feel risky, but grounding your views in lived experience or data builds confidence
• You don’t have to comment on every issue—stay aligned with your expertise and values
• Minimalism in marketing can help you stand out; doing less with intention is often more powerful
• Practice being more honest in daily life—it strengthens your courage to share online

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.

In this episode, Molly talks about the delicate balance between authenticity and privacy when sharing personal stories online. She shares how her own approach to visibility and vulnerability has evolved—from early, unfiltered openness to a more intentional and grounded form of self-expression. Molly discusses what it means to “share from the scar, not the wound,” and how understanding your motives, emotional readiness, and audience can transform storytelling into a tool for connection and leadership. She also offers insights into how women can reclaim their voices on LinkedIn by owning their experiences and trusting their instincts about what feels aligned to share.

Key Takeaways from the Episode

• Share intentionally, not impulsively
• Your story can evolve as you do
• Vulnerability builds trust when grounded
• Check your motives before posting
• Slow down before you share

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.

In this episode of Outspoken, host Molly Godfrey shares her personal journey of navigating identity shifts, embracing the messy middle, and redefining what it means to show up authentically on LinkedIn. She reflects on how irritations can signal deeper truths, why visibility feels so vulnerable, and how to balance expertise with personal storytelling to create real connection. Molly offers honest insights and encouragement for anyone seeking clarity in their work and the courage to be seen.

Key Takeaways from the Episode

• Irritations and misalignments can reveal areas of growth and clarity
• Creating space for reflection helps uncover what’s true and what to be known for
• The messy middle is a natural and important stage of growth
• Visibility is vulnerable—start small and build gradually
• A strong LinkedIn presence blends expertise with personal storytelling

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.