Hi, I’m Jeanel Carlson. After 20 years climbing the corporate ladder—only to smack into the “isms,” like the glass ceiling, and broken rung—I had an AH HA moment. I realized, If I can’t change the sandbox, it was time to build my own.
So I did. And now? I help leaders and entrepreneurs stop shrinking, start owning their story, and break through the invisible barriers that have been holding them back. Because your story and personal brand isn’t just powerful—it’s you betting on you—louder, prouder, and on your terms.
Yawn, yawn…most personal brand statements sound like they were generated by a corporate snooze jargon machine. You’ve seen them: “Results-driven professional with a passion for synergy and growth.” I’m already drifting off. If you want your personal brand to stand out—in a job search, on LinkedIn, or as an entrepreneur—you need a statement that feels… Continue reading Personal Brand Statement Examples That Actually Work
Entrepreneurs are courageous innovators. That’s why it’s important to establish a distinctive brand voice. More than just a style guide or a set of buzzwords—your voice is the personality and tone that resonates with your audience. A strong brand voice can set you apart from competitors and build a character that makes your brand more… Continue reading 5 Tips for Entrepreneurs – Crafting Your Brand Voice
Hiteshita Rikhi Rates OakBloom Marketing 5-Stars for LinkedIn Profile Situation Hiteshita Rikhi needed to find a job in a very challenging market. LinkedIn (LI) served as the primary platform for her job outreach and it needed to shine. Challenge Hiteshita struggled to cut through the LI noise. She couldn’t differentiate herself and stand out quickly… Continue reading LinkedIn Personal Brand Profile Revamp Case Study
The Female Founder Investor Guide Women-focused funders 79 Studios: Startup studio. 2045 Ventures: Backing diverse, mission-driven founders. US-based technology companies in pre-seed rounds of under $1 million. Access to Capital Directory for Women Entrepreneurs: A database designed to help women entrepreneurs learn about sources of funding, including equity, loans and grants. Amboy… Continue reading The Female Founder Investor Guide for San Francisco Bay Area & US Startups
Welcome to your complete startup founder guide for the San Francisco Bay Area Venture Capital firms and investors Venture Capital & Angel Investors Incubators, Accelerators, Seed Stage AlchemistAccelerator A seed-stage accelerator focused on early-stage tech startups, providing mentorship, funding, and network access. AngelPad A global startup accelerator that provides seed funding, mentorship,… Continue reading The Complete Startup Founder Guide for San Francisco Bay Area VC’s and Investors
