@CreateCultivate CEO Reveals the Power of Personal Branding, Community, and Women Empowerment đź’Ş [Creator Currency Ep. 12]

@CreateCultivate CEO Reveals the Power of Personal Branding, Community, and Women Empowerment đź’Ş [Creator Currency Ep. 12]

Author: Sidewalker Daily May 27, 2025 Duration: 38:45
In this engaging conversation, Marina Middleton shares her journey from a cultural shock in Boston to becoming the CEO of Create and Cultivate. She discusses the butterfly effect of her career, the importance of in-person networking, and how her company empowers women at all stages of their careers. Marina provides valuable networking tips and emphasizes the significance of maintaining a strong digital presence. In this conversation, Nina and Marina discuss the significance of personal branding, the creation of the world's largest festival for women in business, and the balance between motherhood and entrepreneurship. Marina shares insights on evolving personal brands, the vision behind the festival, and the importance of modeling resilience for the next generation.
You Can Follow Marina Here: Personal Website: https://www.marinamiddleton.com/ Create Cultivate Website: https://www.createcultivate.com/ Create Cultivate Festival: https://www.createcultivate.com/festival Instagram: @CreateCultivate https://www.instagram.com/createcultivate/ @MarinaaMiddleton https://www.instagram.com/marinaamiddleton/ TikTok: @CreateCultivate.com https://www.tiktok.com/@createcultivate.com @MarinaaMiddleton https://www.tiktok.com/@marinaamiddleton

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This episode can also been seen on YouTube: https://youtu.be/gyLQWAyG_pk

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