There's always a method and purpose to my creative madness. In this lesson session, I discuss why I decided to change the podcast to a "podclass" and why I dropped the Brand Ya Flava name to call our podcast "The Flava". To find out more about me, Lauren Varlack, check me out at laurenvarlack.com To find out how your special personality with teachi…

Welcome back Flavas! It's 2020, (yes it is February, but I officially start my year on my birthday...so there's that). And, boy have I learned some things in life and business. I share my 2020 year and the lessons I learned in life, business and every-damn-thing in this season 3 new episode of the The Flava Podclass. --- Send in a voice message: ht…

Just everyone has a learning style or love language, we all have a buy language too. And just like dogs, we hear the buy language differently. Learn the ways you can figure out your audience's buy language in this episode. Have a question about branding you need me to answer or just wanna give me a shout out? Leave a message for me here: https://an…

As I grow in my life, my business grows and changes. So my business has to reflect my lifestyle ; not the other way around. And I know I want my brand to stand out from among the many, many others who talk about branding as well. Same thing goes for your business. How can you carve out a place for your brand and make sure you're taking action to st…

You know when you buy a bad ass outfit and now you're out and about chillin' and everybody and their mama wearing your shite?!?! Yep, that's the frequency illusion and it's a pain in the ass when it comes to building your brand., but it can also be a blessing for building your brand. This week, learn how to curb frequency illusion and use it to bui…

It wouldn't be a bushiness if I didn't have some mistakes I've done. In this episode, I discuss three really stupid mistakes I made (yes, even recently) while building my brand and give some tips and strategies on how to avoid the pitfalls I've made. Discover your specialty and how you can use it to build a brand your audience adores by using your …

They BIG MAD y'all. Disney went and made The Little Mermaid Live Action actress a beautiful Black woman, Halle Bailey. And there has been a firestorm behind it... much to the benefit of Disney though because now Disney changes the animation industry --and there's some things we can learn about effective branding from Disney too. Find out what it is…

There is one thing that is the most important part of building a brand... no it ain't your website and really, it ain't the paper either. In today's episode I teach about this single important thing about building a brand and give examples via the BET Awards #betawards and the 2019 Democratic Debates #demsdebate to show exactly how the pros do it! …

You've probably scrolled through Instagram or Facebook and saw ads or post of a brand's 'perfect' packaging or attention grabbin' graphics that makes you sit and wonder why your brand's style looking all blah and average. I assure you it's because you didn't do these things I talk about in today's episode, but Brand Ya Flava podcast is here to save…

I’m sure when you’re out networking or communing on social media in your business groups, more than likely you are asked, “What do you do?” Then your next line out of your mouth is, “ I help…” or “I sell..” But lady, l’m here to tell you that you do much more than that! And in today’s podclass, I show you exactly how to describe exactly what you do…

It's officially summer! Whoop Whoop and yes it's been quite an interesting ride as a teacher and entrepreneur, but my students taught me some things to that I can definitely take with me as I enter into my summer. Find out how you can use these tools and strategies in your brand to big up yo' brand and make it large and awesome! What have your kids…

Your job may be hell on roller skates and you dread each day going into your 9-to-5, but if you do these 3 strategies I share on this new episode of the Brand Ya Flava podcast, I assure you, you can take your main hustle and make your side hustle or business an awesome brand! And you'll even build a great personal brand in your 9-to-5 as well. Join…

What should you do when life or career gets in the way of building a successful brand??? It’s been happening to me and I’m sure many of you — and we’re gonna tackle how to get our brands back on track in this new episode of the Brand Ya Flava Podcast 😊--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brandyaflava/message…

Thinking about starting a coaching brand, but don't know how to start? Or maybe you are a coach already, but need some extra ideas on how to move forward? This is the episode for you! Samantha White joins me on the Brand Ya Flava Podcast this week for our Flava of the month to discuss how she developed her niche coaching brand, Consult Positivity, …

I was setting a hair appointment to get my hair treatment and all that jazz, but it sparked a short video tip for my FB group AND even this podcast episode! There's so much we can learn from being on the other side of the fence as a customer and thinking about the experience you would want from your own business. In this episode, I share 3 ways you…

With a blast from the past, I go back to my very first podcast episode I recorded and was too chicken to post! LOL So, take the journey with me and find out the first half of how the Brand Ya Flava revolution got started. And believe me, it certainly 'ain't been no crystal stair'. Being stuck in the closet was just half of the battle. Take a listen…

S1E31 | Is Your Brand Running a Race or a Marathon? In this episode, I reflect on my burnout status from a previous episode and discuss the benefits of either running a race or marathon for your brand! Join my free Facebook group at facebook.com/groups/brandyaflava/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brandyaflava/m…

In the online entrepreneur space, everybody and their mama talks about “the riches is in the niches” but, how to do get the damn niche in the first place? I’ll help you figure out 3 ways on how you can niche your brand! 😉--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brandyaflava/message…

One of the biggest questions I get from interested ladies in my DM’s are what exactly do I do? Well, I’m a branding strategist and designer. But, that leads to other questions because real talk… the branding world in entrepreneurship is unclear. So, let's have a mini-class session about what you should know about the difference between a branding s…

Yes, I'm back in a new episode of the Brand Ya Flava Podcast, but I needed to go incognito for a little while because I was genuinely experiencing passion burnout! Maybe you are too? Find out more about what passion burnout is and how to get through in this episode of BYF podcast! Get the shownotes at brandyaflava.com/show-28. --- Send in a voice m…

Those New's Year's resolutions for your business that you're not making may be giving you stress, but it doesn't have to. That's because you need to create a system for your business to fit your life --not the other way around. Check out my 3 ways I figured out how to create systems for your business and give stress and overwhelm the deuces. Get th…

Tired of Beggin' Brendas asking for discounts constantly or Want-It-All Wanda's looking for everything and the kitchen sink for a $30 budget? It's time for a rebrand, Sis! And my featured class this month gives you 3 ways to attract your right audience for your brand! Get your class recap notes at brandyaflava.com/show-26. --- Send in a voice messa…

When you stand for what you believe in and for the needs of your audience, you begin to create your own path in your business. This is the essence of building a great brand. This week, I chat it up with my special guest and Flava of the Month, Loreal Moss of Intuitive Biz Solutions who did just that. And she shares her insight on how she's able to …

It's December and we're some weeks away from closing out 2018. This was a great time for me to rebrand my business and a great time for you as well --- learn 3 reasons why you need to rebrand your business right now in today's episode of the Brand Ya Flava Podcast! Get the shownotes at brandyaflava.com/show-24. --- Send in a voice message: https://…

I learned a big lesson over the Thanksgiving holiday and I'm over the moon about it; it didn't happen to me, but one of our awesome Black women entrepreneurs. Find out what I learned in this episode and the one thing I feel ALL brands need to focus on since yesterday! Get the shownotes at brandyaflava.com/show-23--- Send in a voice message: https:/…

If you're considering building an e-commerce brand or even more specifically, a t-shirt branded company, listen up! Our guest, Courtney Underwood of Passports and Purpose, is sharing her strategy of how she was able to build a successful t-shirt brand e-commerce company by using effective branding! Get the show notes at brandyaflava.com/show-22 ---…

There are many different plans of action out there to grow ya brand. Today, I give you the most effective one I've used AND the easiest one that makes it so simple even my 6-year-old can do it! Find out more at brandyaflava.com/show-21. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brandyaflava/message…

This week we chat it up with Rocki of Social with Rocki droppin’ some Instagram SCIENCE for ya ear! And we kick off our Brand Strategy series with our first Flava of the Month – Rajsheda Griffin of Social with Rocki and learning how to grow ya brand on Instagram! Follow Rocki by checking out our show notes at brandyaflava.com/show-20--- Send in a v…

More and more businesses are starting especially via the Internet. And it will become more critical to get the attention of your audience. However, if you're not doing this one thing in your business, you won't be able to build a brand for the future. Find out more in this episode. Get the show-notes at brandyaflava.com/show-19--- Send in a voice m…

If I learned this one thing about business a long time ago, I would have grown much more. But I'm certainly doing it now and telling you my one lesson and strategy to get it done! Get the show notes at brandyaflava.com/show-18--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brandyaflava/message…

So you’ve got a customer to purchase from you, now what? Do you just send them the product and that’s it? Or do you give them the service and then hasta la vista, baby? What comes next will change your brand forever! Find out what in this episode! Get the show-notes at brandyaflava.com/show-17 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify…

Have you ever started questioning everything about a business launch or decision you had to make to the point your completely overwhelmed? Let's tackle a way to move from overwhelm to execution in this episode of the Brand Ya Flava Podcast! Get the show notes at brandyaflava.com/show-16 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/po…

When life hands you lemons or you just feel like 'meh' about writing that copy for your landing page, how do you get your mojo back for building your brand? In today's episode, we get into 3 ways of how you can get your excitement back about building your brand! Get the show notes at brandyaflava.com/show-15. --- Send in a voice message: https://po…

What's the biggest secret of how brands seem to make success look all easy and money flowing? I'll tell you what it is here in this episode of the Brand Ya Flava Podcast. Get the show notes at https://brandyaflava.com/show-14 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brandyaflava/message…

As solopreneurs, we get caught up with the details that don't really matter. One of them is your logo. This should be the last thing you should be doing on your start-up to-do list. So what should you be really concentrating on? Find out in this episode! Get the show notes at https://brandyaflava.com/show-13 --- Send in a voice message: https://pod…

There’s a reason why you’re feeling overwhelmed, scattered and don’t think your business is working out Sis. It’s because you’re overthinking the process and you don’t have a clear brand strategy. In today’s episode, I run down the 3 reasons why you need a brand strategy in your business ASAP! Get the show notes at brandyaflava.com/show-12--- Send …

Telling your story for your brand makes an instant connection and gives your audience a reason why they should care about your brand. In this episode, I detail three (3) strategies on how you can create a bomb-ass brand story. Get the show notes at brandyaflava.com/show-11 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brandya…

We all use them daily, why not use them in our branding? In this episode, I talk about how to use all your 6 senses in branding. Get the show notes at brandyaflava.com/show-10--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brandyaflava/message

The Queen of Soul may have left us on an earthly realm, but her legacy will live for eternity. What have you learned about building a brand, a legacy, from Aretha Franklin? I've learned a lot. Find out what I learned in this episode. Get show notes at brandyaflava.com/show-9--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brandy…

Are you the face or heart of your brand? Interesting question to think about, but you’ll never guess what my answer is or where I got the inspiration for this podcast from. I talk about it in this episode. Get access to full show notes by visiting brandyaflava.com/show-8--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brandyafla…

When it comes to boosting your brand and giving your audience a full experience, most businesses depend on the visual advertising and branding. But what about your sixth sense? In this episode, I discuss how you can use your sixth sense to boost your branding. Get access to full show notes by visiting brandyaflava.com/show-7--- Send in a voice mess…

One of the terms many starting entrepreneurs tend to mix up and get totally confused about is branding. There’s much more to branding than just logos, colors and websites though. In this episode, I’m going to clear up the differences between branding, marketing and advertising. Get access to full show notes by visiting brandyaflava.com/show-6--- Se…

So what exactly is Brand Ya Flava and how you came about it? Well, I give you half of the story here on this podcast episode of the Brand Ya Flava Podcast. Get access to full show notes by visiting brandyaflava.com/show-5--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brandyaflava/message…

And WHO are YOU? Yeah, you! When we build our businesses, as Black women, we have the opportunity to be ALL of our cultural and ethnic selves; yet we find every way possible to hide and tuck it away so we won’t be judged or denied something. In this week’s episode, we are going to tackle this issue of hiding in our brands and what I did to stop hid…

As we get started in our new businesses, we can get really caught up in the logo design. But your logo is much more than just your brand name in “fancy-smanschy” fonts. In this week’s episode, I’ll share my thoughts on the book Origin by Dan Brown Part II AND how this book gave me new business awareness about branding and specifically, logo design.…

There’s a serious issue when it comes to us as entrepreneurs and business owners, it seems like we forget the one thing that makes us who we are. But there’s more. We seem to forget how to use this in building our brands! It’s the one thing that makes a brand stand out more than others. In this week’s episode, I’ll share my thoughts on the book Ori…

This is something I see over and over again from Facebook group after Facebook group and it literally crawls my blood every time I see it. There’s so much more to focus on in your brand than this regularly post that pops up literally every day… yes, it’s the dreaded logo post. I’ll explain from a designer’s perspective why it’s an issue and how you…