Ep 6: Why Being ‘Weird’ Might Be Your Biggest Advantage || Braith Leung

Everyone says "be authentic." Very few actually show you what that looks like.In this episode I sit down with Braith who has built across startups, content, and music and one thing stands out - he doesn't wait. He follows curiosity, takes action, and isn't afraid to look a little "weird" doing it.This isn't about having it figured out. It's about trusting the process while you do.This isn’t a conversation about having it all figured out. It’s about trusting the process. If things don't fully make sense yet this one's for you.WHAT WE COVER:Why curiosity is your biggest unfair advantageStanding out with zero experience or social proofUsing AI without sounding like everyone elseWhy giving value for free early changes everythingBuilding a personal brand that converts, not just gets viewsLetting go of advice that no longer serves youRejection as redirectionTIME STAMPS:02:10 - Curiosity as a growth engine 04:45 - Why giving value early in your career pays off 07:15 - Outreach strategies and building social proof 10:05 - Overcoming age and experience doubts in startups13:30 - AI: automation vs. authenticity 17:00 - How social media levels the playing field for young founders 20:40 - Getting started with personal brand and content 24:05 - Why consistency beats motivation 27:30 - Using AI ethically without losing your voice 31:00 - Music as therapy and brand extension 34:10 - Owning your "weirdness" as a differentiator 37:20 - Unlearning outdated advice 40:15 - Handling skepticism about youth and credibility 43:30 - What's next: Kinso, personal brand, and music 47:20 - Rejection as a filter, not a failure 50:00 - Identity, perseverance, and staying true to yourselfCONNECT WITH BRAITH:LINKEDIN - https://www.linkedin.com/in/braith-leung/INSTAGRAM - https://www.instagram.com/braith.mp4/TIKTOK - https://www.tiktok.com/@br.ai.thFOLLOW EX-VICARIOUS WEBSITE: https://ex-vicarious.com/FOLLOW EX-VICARIOUS: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ex-vicarious/FOLLOW KINSO ON INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/kinso.app/JOIN KINSO WAITING LIST: https://www.kinso.ai/?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQMMjU2MjgxMDQwNTU4AAGnZDMKnHvF45_2dfXwTDm_d6eiHOf52s8fFxsRF5h2LU4P9Wl1Nzh-yNVWe88_aem_zY8EOUBpV15akD_g0brlmgCONNECT WITH MAHDIEH ON INSTAGRAM - https://www.instagram.com/mahdieh.rassafiani/FOLLOW YOUR NEXT STEP PODCAST SOCIALSINSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/yournextstep.pod/TIKTOK - https://www.tiktok.com/@yournextstep.podYOUTUBE - https://www.youtube.com/@YourNextStepPodcast