How to Build a Personal Brand in 2026: The Forget Me Not Framework

Amplify & Act - Meredith Dean on Building Your Personal Brand | Coffee Conversations Ep. 2
Meredith Dean didn't have a 5-year plan. She had a PURPOSE. After working for CBS, Ryan Seacrest Studios, and building a thriving coaching business, she's here to tell you why your personal brand is your superpower—and how to build it authentically.

💡 KEY TAKEAWAYS:
✅ "Social media is like a power tool—you can saw off your arm or build a house." (Use it wisely!)
✅ Progress over perfection—start imperfect and grow authentically
✅ Your platform = your responsibility to lift others up
✅ Research before you post about causes you care about
✅ Email lists - algorithm dependency (build on your own property)
✅ The "Rule of 33" for surrounding yourself with the right people

🎯 WHO IS THIS FOR?
• Entrepreneurs thinking about starting their own thing
• Content creators wanting authentic growth
• People who feel stuck in jobs that don't fulfill them
• Anyone ready to build their personal brand in 2026
• Creatives looking to monetize their passion

📚 RESOURCES MENTIONED:
• The Dean's List (Personal Branding & Coaching): https://www.thedeanslist.me/
• Meredith Dean on Instagram:   / merenator  
• Beacons: Free portfolio tool for creators
• Safe Alliance: Charlotte nonprofit supporting survivors
• Wix, Squarespace, Weebly, GoDaddy: Website builders

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