If you’ve ever wondered how to stand out in a crowded online world, this episode is for you.

In Episode 72 of The RISE Podcast, Sara Connell sits down with Rachel B. Lee, personal branding expert and co-founder of Standout Authority, to talk about the REAL keys to building a personal brand that doesn’t just look good—but drives real impact and results.

Rachel shares:
✨ The 4 pillars of a magnetic personal brand
✨ Why most entrepreneurs blend in—and how to break out
✨ How to turn your personal story into a visibility superpower
✨ What thought leaders MUST do to connect with modern audiences
✨ Her own journey from corporate marketing at Microsoft to building a multi-six figure brand with her husband

Whether you're a coach, author, or entrepreneur ready to be seen, heard, and PAID—this episode gives you actionable tools to become unforgettable.

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What happens when your story becomes the support you never had?

In this episode of The Rise, Sara Connell is joined by Sarah Cassidy—author, coach, and founder of Postpartum With a Plan. What started as a deeply personal experience of new motherhood turned into a powerful movement supporting thousands of women navigating the unexpected gap between what’s promised… and what’s real.

Together, they explore how to turn your truth into transformation—not only for yourself, but for your community, audience, and brand.

Sarah is a certified coach and the founder of Postpartum With a Plan, a resource-driven support system and coaching platform that empowers new moms with real talk, expert tools, and emotional support. Her personal story of motherhood inspired her to write the book she needed—and to build a platform that continues to change lives.

Get Sarah's book here: https://a.co/d/4Uz5DIx

• How Sarah turned her story into a bestselling book

• The disconnect between motherhood expectations vs. reality

• What it takes to create a mission-driven brand

• How to build community through storytelling

• The secret to turning pain points into platforms of impact

This episode is a must-watch for:

• Authors ready to share personal stories

• Coaches building impact-driven platforms

• Speakers & thought leaders growing communities

• Entrepreneurs who want to write the book they needed

If you’re a coach, author, speaker, or entrepreneur ready to elevate your message and grow your thought leadership—subscribe for more weekly episodes and interviews.

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What if your next level of impact isn’t in your mind… but in your body?

In this energizing episode of the RISE Podcast, Sara Connell sits down with Helen Birney, a holistic health expert, to uncover how your physical vitality is the secret weapon behind your success as a thought leader.

Helen shares the truth about burnout, the power of energetic alignment, and how entrepreneurs can nourish their minds and bodies for sustainable impact and creative genius. From nutrition and nervous system regulation to spiritual alignment, this episode is a roadmap to becoming the most energized, magnetic version of yourself.

Whether you're scaling your business, writing your next book, or preparing to speak on the world’s biggest stages—this conversation will leave you feeling grounded, inspired, and ready to RISE.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• Why thought leaders must prioritize energy to achieve visibility and impact

• The surprising connection between food, boundaries, and burnout

• How to regulate your nervous system to unlock your highest vision

• Helen’s personal journey from hustle to holistic alignment

• Actionable tips to create energetic rituals that fuel your purpose

This is for you if:

• You’re a coach, author, or entrepreneur tired of pushing through fatigue

• You want to build a business from a place of pleasure, not burnout

• You’re curious how to integrate health, purpose, and spiritual alignment

• You’re ready to RISE as the leader you came here to be

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