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012: Confidence and alignment within your career

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In this episode, Jordyn sits down with her close friend Kesia Nielsen, founder of Braaand, for an honest conversation about self-belief, identity, femininity in business, and what it really takes to build a creative agency.

Kes shares her journey from deep self-criticism to cultivated confidence, how she learned to trust herself in male-dominated spaces, and why staying rooted in identity is more powerful than adapting to the room. They dive into spirituality, burnout, confidence, and the unglamorous realities of entrepreneurship, from wearing every hat to redefining success on your own terms.

If you’re a designer, founder, or creative navigating growth, alignment, and self-trust, this episode is for you.

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