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Behind the Spark: The Real Work That Makes a Brand Click
Think you need a rebrand? Not yet. Your brand needs clarity first. Here’s the sticky-notes, scribbled-drafts, let-me-stop-you-there version of what real strategy work actually looks like.
Recursive Branding Systems: How the Citadel & Mind Palace Changed Everything
What happens when two brand strategists build systems that think like them? Explore the Citadel and Mind Palace — recursive brand structures that reflect voice, memory, and identity.
Your Copy Isn’t Clear — It’s Cowardly
If your brand copy sounds polished but forgettable, it’s probably costing you clients. Safe words don’t sell. This blog breaks down how to stop sounding like everyone else — and start sounding like you.
Your Brand Voice Isn’t Just Copy — It’s a Mirror
Your brand voice isn’t the final polish — it’s the first filter. When your copy finally sounds like you, that’s when clarity lands and confidence kicks in. Here’s what that moment really looks like.
Sabine’s Story — and Why Founders Need to Stop Consuming and Start Creating
🎙️ Branded AF Podcast – Episode 6 Meet Sabine. She didn’t come on the show to pitch a product or sell a course. She came with something way more valuable: a mirror. Sabine is one of those rare people who didn’t just binge-listen to Branded AF — she...
Visibility Without Performance
You don’t need more content tips — you need a place to practice the message that matters. Here’s why I joined The Ripple Network and why this space is changing the game for bold women who want to be seen.
Why Your Brand Feels Off (Hint: It’s Not the Fonts)
When I audit brands, I almost always see the same pattern: Gorgeous site — but no message Bold visuals — but zero point of view Great offers — but no emotional connection They’ve invested in design. They’ve launched a site. They’ve posted on socials. But under the...
Copy, Clones & the Creative Identity Crisis
Is your brand voice starting to sound like everyone else’s? In this no-fluff episode, we unpack AI sameness, writer identity, and how to protect your voice before it gets swallowed by the sludge.
Showing Up as a Founder: The Real Brand Strategy Everyone’s Ignoring
Showing up as a founder isn’t about being loud – it’s about being real. Here’s how visibility builds trust, connection, and a magnetic brand.
Brains, Bots & Bullsh*t Filters – Branded AF Ep 3
How do nerdy founders actually use their AI clones? In Episode 3 of Branded AF, Gina and Natalie unpack their day-to-day with GPTs—from proposal building to snack shaming—and share the real strategies that make custom clones work.
AI Marketing for Personal and Business Brands – Branded AF Ep 2
Two founders. Two AI clones. One unfiltered deep dive into strategy, ethics, and WTF happens when your bot starts sounding like you. G&Ts were poured. Truth bombs were dropped. This is not your average AI marketing convo.
Gin-ius Branding: The Grand Finale – A Toast to Brand Brilliance
Final toast. Full flavor. This bold wrap-up brings all 12 brand archetypes together for one last G&T. Strategy meets storytelling — with a quiz, a cheers, and a reminder: your brand deserves brilliance. Let’s Gina’fy it.
Branded AF: Your Brand Doesn’t Need More Content – It Needs to Be Understood
Branded AF is the no-fluff podcast where brand strategy meets real visibility. Co-hosted by Gina Dunn and Natalie de Groot, it’s an unfiltered look at what it actually takes to build a bold, consistent brand in a world of AI, noise, and nonstop content.
Sip, Discover, and Level Up Your Brand
Branding should feel more like mixing the perfect G&T and less like staring at a blank Google Doc wondering what the seriously your brand voice is. That’s the whole idea behind The Gin’ius Campaign — part flavor, part clarity, all brand brilliance. Let’s get one...
Gin-ius Branding: Introducing the OG&T – Our Signature Brand Cocktail
Hey there, brand enthusiasts! 👋 Are you ready to shake up your brand with a cocktail that’s as unique and refreshing as you are? Well, grab your shaker and get ready to meet the OG&T – a signature concoction that’s not just delicious but also packed with branding brilliance.
Gin-ius Branding: The Everyman’s G&T – A Classic with a Friendly Twist
Real > fancy. Everyman brands win by being approachable, honest, and hella consistent. If you want a brand that feels like a favorite hoodie—not a pitch deck—start here.
Gin-ius Branding: The Hero’s G&T – A Sip of Courage
Ready to lead with purpose and fire? Hero brands inspire action and earn trust by doing the damn work. This post breaks down how to show up bold, loud, and mission-driven—brand like a leader, not a follower.
Gin-ius Branding: The Ruler’s G&T – A Classic with a Twist
Own your authority and build an empire. Ruler brands lead with structure, confidence, and a polished edge. If you’re here to raise the bar—not follow it—this one’s your playbook.
Gin-ius Branding: The Creator’s G&T – A Burst of Inspiration
Creativity isn’t cute, it’s currency. Creator brands thrive by making the unseen real. This post shows you how to build a brand that’s artful, strategic, and unapologetically original.
Gin-ius Branding: The Explorer’s G&T – Adventure in Every Sip
Bored of beige? Explorer brands are built to roam, rebel, and discover what’s next. Learn how to create a brand that invites curiosity, fuels freedom, and goes way beyond the map.
Gin-ius Branding: The Sage’s G&T – A Sip of Knowledge
You’re the one who actually knows your sh*t. Sage brands lead with insight, clarity, and truth bombs. If your brain is your superpower, this post will show you how to brand with wisdom and depth.
Gin-ius Branding: The Innocent’s G&T – A Sip of Simplicity
Simplicity sells—and so does sincerity. Innocent brands win with warmth, ease, and trust. Learn how to build a clean, calm, feel-good brand people instantly believe in.
Gin-ius Branding: The Jester’s G&T – A Sip of Laughter
You’re not just funny—you’re freakin’ brilliant. Jester brands entertain to engage and sell. This post breaks down how to mix fun with function and keep your brand unforgettable.
Gin-ius Branding: The Lover’s G&T – A Sip of Passion
Make them feel something. Lover brands use beauty, emotion, and connection to magnetize their audience. Build a brand that seduces softly and sells with soul.
Gin-ius Branding: The Outlaw’s G&T – A Sip of Rebellion
Time to flip the table. Outlaw brands don’t follow trends—they tear up the rulebook. Learn how to build a bold, unfiltered, and unforgettable brand that sparks movements (and sales).
Gin-ius Branding: The Magician’s G&T – A Sip of Enchantment
Turn curiosity into commitment. Magician brands lead with transformation and wonder. Learn how to craft a brand experience that feels like magic—and moves people to act.
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Articles to get you brand-ready!
Behind the Spark: The Real Work That Makes a Brand Click
Think you need a rebrand? Not yet. Your brand needs clarity first. Here’s the sticky-notes, scribbled-drafts, let-me-stop-you-there version of what real strategy work actually looks like.
Recursive Branding Systems: How the Citadel & Mind Palace Changed Everything
What happens when two brand strategists build systems that think like them? Explore the Citadel and Mind Palace — recursive brand structures that reflect voice, memory, and identity.
Your Copy Isn’t Clear — It’s Cowardly
If your brand copy sounds polished but forgettable, it’s probably costing you clients. Safe words don’t sell. This blog breaks down how to stop sounding like everyone else — and start sounding like you.
Your Brand Voice Isn’t Just Copy — It’s a Mirror
Your brand voice isn’t the final polish — it’s the first filter. When your copy finally sounds like you, that’s when clarity lands and confidence kicks in. Here’s what that moment really looks like.
Sabine’s Story — and Why Founders Need to Stop Consuming and Start Creating
🎙️ Branded AF Podcast – Episode 6 Meet Sabine. She didn’t come on the show to pitch a product or sell a course. She came with something way more valuable: a mirror. Sabine is one of those rare people who didn’t just binge-listen to Branded AF — she...
Visibility Without Performance
You don’t need more content tips — you need a place to practice the message that matters. Here’s why I joined The Ripple Network and why this space is changing the game for bold women who want to be seen.