Hi, I am Stephanie, founder and creative strategist of Maude House, and here is one thing I will stand on forever. Your personality is not an afterthought in your brand. It is an asset. It is strategy. It is the magnetic force that attracts the right clients and repels the ones who are absolutely not your people.

Most brands fall flat because they sound like every other business in their industry. The brands that win are the ones that feel unmistakably human.

Here is how I help clients leverage their personality so their brand becomes impossible to ignore.

Know yourself first

Your brand personality starts with self awareness. Take time to reflect on:

• Your values
• Your quirks
• Your strengths
• Your creative instincts
• What energizes you
• What drains you

Your brand can only amplify what already exists. The clearer you are on who you are, the easier it becomes to turn that into a brand identity that actually feels alive.

Be authentic

Your audience can smell fakeness faster than Google can index a page. Do not try to perform a personality that is trending or polished or “professional” if it is not you. Authenticity is what creates trust, and trust is what creates conversions.

Find your unique voice

Your brand voice is the written expression of your personality. It determines how you sound online. For my clients at Maude House, we define voice through tone, rhythm, word choice, and energy. Once you find your voice:
Use it everywhere.
Emails. Social posts. Captions. Your website.
Consistency is what makes your voice recognizable.

Use visuals that reflect your personality

Your visual identity is the nonverbal version of your personality. Think:

• Color palette
• Photography style
• Typography
• Website design
• Layout and spacing

If you’re bold and high energy, your brand should not feel muted. If you’re minimal and calm, your visuals should not scream neon chaos. Visuals should look like your personality feels.

Tell personal stories

Stories humanize your brand faster than anything else. Share the experiences, lessons, and behind the scenes moments that shaped your work. When people see themselves in your stories, they begin to trust you. When they trust you, they buy from you.

Interact like a human

Respond to comments. Ask questions. Show your humor. Speak the way you actually speak. Branding is not a billboard. It is a relationship. When your audience feels your personality through your interactions, your brand becomes memorable and alive.

The bottom line

Your personality is your brand advantage. No one else has your lived experience, your voice, your humor, your worldview. When you leverage that, your brand stops competing and starts connecting.

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