Healing Shame & Building an Authentic Brand | Elle Jimeno on Story, Marketing & Self-Trust

Send us Fan MailA single childhood moment can echo for decades, especially when it is tied to belonging.In this episode, Julie Fairhurst speaks with marketing strategist and Elevate Creative founder Elle Jimeno about adoption, bullying, shame, self-trust, boundaries, and the courage it takes to become visible in business.Elle shares the story of learning she was adopted through playground taunts, and how her mother’s calm response, “Okay, so what?” helped remove the shame from a label others tried to use against her. From there, Julie and Elle talk about family doubt, the wounds that teach women to stay quiet, and the deep inner work required to build confidence.They also explore the body side of entrepreneurship: freezing at networking events, feeling small again, learning to trust your gut, and discovering the power of supportive women’s communities.The conversation then turns to practical marketing and branding. Elle shares why authenticity is the only sustainable way to stand out online, why your website should be the foundation of your marketing, and how to “date your brand” again when your business has evolved but your online presence has not caught up.This episode is for the woman rebuilding her confidence, refining her message, and learning to show up online with more clarity, truth, and courage.REACH OUT TO ELLE:  Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/ellevatemybizWebsite:  https://ellevatemybiz.com/If this conversation stirred something in you… good. That’s where change begins.Make sure you’re subscribed, share this with someone who needs it, and if you’re ready to tell your story, step into your voice, or build a life that actually feels like yours… You’re in the right place.I’m Julie Fairhurst, and this is where stories turn into power.Go to my website if you would like to be a guest on the Women Like Me Stories & Business in the toolbar click Let's PodcastJulie's Website