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EPISODE · May 18, 2026 · 26 MIN

171. The Stories I Never Share: The Messy Truth Behind Building This Brand | Part 1

from Start Somewhere · host Isabelle Prestia

In this raw and vulnerable 2-part episode series, I'm taking you behind the brand, the timeline, the wobbles, the moments nobody saw. The messy middle isn't a myth. It's where most of the real work happens, and I'm finally talking about it.In this episode, we chat:How building my personal brand transformed the way I showed up, the opportunities that came in for my career, and how I elevated my self-image.The real story behind Start Somewhere, from recording in my bedroom to launching my podcast while coaching with Georgie Stevenson.My corporate life before entrepreneurship, and the moment I knew something had to change.The coaches, rooms and investments that genuinely shifted my identity and business.One of the most powerful manifestation moments of my life, and exactly what I did to make it real.This one's personal. Part 2 drops soon. ⁠Bingeable Branding Mastermind⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⇢ Apply For Private Mentoring with Isabelle⁠⁠⁠⁠🔐 The Start Again Series [EMAIL LIST] Exclusive Stories. Private Lessons. Honest Reflections. instant access when you sign up today:⁠⁠⁠https://isabellestartsomewhere.kit.com/startagain⁠⁠⁠ Self-Paced Programs & Complimentary Resources: ⁠⇢ Flirting with the ideas in your notes app still? Access ⁠⁠⁠⁠Side Hustle to Profit⁠⁠⁠⁠: Make money from your passion in 4 weeks.⁠⇢ Tempted to make your life irresistible? Join the ⁠⁠⁠⁠Start Somewhere Project⁠⁠⁠⁠: Cultivate life-changing opportunities for yourself ⇢ [FREE MASTERCLASS] The Art of Seducing Your Audience Through Storytelling Marketing.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⇢ [FREE MASTERCLASS] Create Content Without Feeling Burnout In Less Than 1 Hour⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⇢ [FREE WORKBOOK] Unlock Your 5-Day Goal Setting Roadmap⁠⁠⁠⁠Socials:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⇢ Connect with Isabelle on Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⇢ Connect with Isabelle on LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⇢ Watch the Podcast on YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.isabelleprestia.com.au/⁠⁠⁠⁠ Top-Rated Episodes:Sam Daily Interview —>⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠https://open.spotify.com/episode/4rZ4Xy7W5pTnDkVpepeVna?si=daa2e51070dc4f73⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Georgie Stevenson Interview —>⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠https://open.spotify.com/episode/2MDPrVuGEVK7z0gVmiEGJc?si=de494e3394ef4716⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Jessie Williams Interview —>⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://open.spotify.com/episode/0UckqOPhxohV6raosklR6O?si=e9262e4d909346fe⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Embodying This One Concept Will CHANGE Your LIFE —>⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/episode/4pOJuLQURxT4x6r1mmRU6k?si=ee4537b3347d405e⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Meditate, Manifest, Motivate: My Three Tips TRANSFORM 🧘🏽‍♀️—> ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://open.spotify.com/episode/2Ir8Oj5Is5THNjTBwyJtob?si=cea224c602ba4c8c⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ How To Take The First Step To Create The Side-Hustle Of Your Dreams 💭 —>⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://open.spotify.com/episode/1nyQOsC00bnoPiveTqUE5I?si=a26c99ea62e24a38⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Let's Start Somewhere. 🤎

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