Priya Sam is the Host at Unleash Your Voice, where she helps ambitious professionals who struggle with standing out and being remembered in their careers to establish themselves as recognized leaders by mastering the art of strategic storytelling.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

→ The 3 power stories every leader needs—your origin, impact, and vision story

→ Why memorable stories, not just achievements, make you stand out in interviews, on panels, and in your organization

→ Real examples and practical strategies to build trust, seize high-visibility opportunities, and accelerate your career growth

📝 Free Career Accelerator Call – Want personalized coaching to build your power stories and boost your brand? DM Priya on Instagram or connect on LinkedIn this month! → priyasam.com

TIMESTAMPS

00:00 Welcome to Unleash Your Voice Podcast

00:10 The Importance of Power Stories

03:10 The Origin Story: Your Why

09:34 The Impact Story: Your Proof

13:15 The Vision Story: Your What's Next

14:34 Building Your Personal Power Story Bank

15:09 Conclusion and Next Steps

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CONNECT WITH PRIYA SAM
🌐 Website: priyasam.com

📹 YouTube: youtube.com/@PriyaSam

💼 LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/priyasam

📸 Instagram: instagram.com/priyasam

👤 Facebook:facebook.com/priyassam

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Hailey Dawood is the Owner & CEO at The Idea Hunter, where she helps corporate clients bring creativity and impact to their events to deliver memorable, high-value experiences that transform their brand presence. During Covid, Hailey was forced to completely pivot her business and that period of uncertainty laid the foundation for the 7-figure business she leads today.

Her biggest turning point? Taking a leap of faith and leaving her stable, corporate job in marketing to work for her Mom’s events company.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

→ The power of following your intuition during career pivots and transitions

→ How to turn career setbacks like layoffs, into major opportunities

→ Practical strategies for taking bold steps as an entrepreneur, including breaking big goals into actionable moves

📝 Free Masterclass – The Power Story Playbook: Learn how to confidently share your story, stand out at work, and unlock 6-figure opportunities → https://priyasam.com/

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CONNECT WITH HAILEY DAWOOD
🌐 Website: https://www.theideahunter.co/
📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hailey__dawood/
💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hailey-dawood/

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CONNECT WITH PRIYA
🌐 Website: https://priyasam.com/
📹 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@PriyaSam
💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/priyasam/
📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/priyasam
👤 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/priyassam/

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TIMESTAMPS
00:00 – Introducing Hailey Dawood: Entrepreneur, Content Creator & Event Industry Leader
01:11 – Hailey’s Early Career: From Accounting Internships to Marketing at Pepsi and General Mills
04:35 – Growing Up with Entrepreneurs: Lessons Learned from Family Businesses
06:51 – Pivotal Moment: Getting Laid Off and Embracing New Opportunities
10:43 – Joining the Family Business: Hailey’s First Steps in Events
13:03 – Trusting Intuition: How Hailey Discovered Her Passion for Events
16:04 – Finding the Right Fit: Turning Skills into High Performance
18:18 – Overcoming Industry Stereotypes and Recognizing Hidden Talents
20:11 – The Path to Ownership: Buying the Business in a Pandemic
24:04 – Navigating Uncertainty: Betting on Herself and the Idea Hunter Legacy
25:22 – Pivoting During COVID: Creative Solutions for Virtual Events
28:36 – Embracing Failure and Growth: The Power of a Beginner’s Mindset
31:38 – Maximizing Your Grace Period: Strategies for Skill-Building in New Roles
32:11 – Building a Personal Brand: Sharing the CEO Journey on Social Media
35:54 – Consistency and Authenticity: Keys to Social Media Growth
38:02 – Earning Support: Building Credibility in the Online World
40:25 – The Value of Coaching: Accelerating Growth through Community and Learning
41:08 – Goal Setting Masterclass: Achieving Big Dreams through Small Steps
46:27 – Real-World Examples: Turning Micro Goals into Everyday Wins
50:04 – Reflecting on the Journey: Resilience, Confidence, and Intuitive Decisions
53:06 – How to Connect with Hailey Dawood and Final Takeaways from the Episode

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What if one story could change the trajectory of your entire career?

In this solo episode, I’m sharing how I went from an $80K salary as a national news anchor to a $160K role in tech in under two years and without changing my resume or adding new certifications.

The key?
A Power Story that clearly and confidently communicated my value, even in an industry I had no prior experience in.

If you’re navigating a career pivot, preparing for job interviews, or just tired of feeling overlooked despite your results, this episode is for you. I’ll walk you through the mindset shift, the storytelling strategy, and the exact questions I asked myself to build a personal brand that opened doors I never thought possible.

🎉 Want help building your own Power Story?
Sign up for my FREE live Masterclass, The Power Story Playbook happening July 16th at 1pm EST on Zoom:
👉 https://priya-sam.mykajabi.com/july-the-power-story-playbook