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THE REAL PERSONAL BRANDING PODCAST

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  • October 29, 2026
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Branding Lesson from Chance the Rapper

In this episode of the Real Personal Branding Podcast, Personal Branding Small Business Expert Lauren V. Davis shares:

  • How Chance the Rapper released his streaming-only, label-less mixtape Coloring Book and changed the music industry
  • Why building a dedicated community for years before Coloring Book's release was key to Chance's success as an independent artist
  • Where Lauren sees entrepreneurs and business owners waiting for permission or validation before building their personal brand
  • Self-audit questions to identify where you're waiting to be chosen in your business and what you can start creating today without approval

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About Lauren V. Davis: Lauren V. Davis is a personal branding strategist, small business marketing consultant, podcaster and speaker dedicated to helping entrepreneurs, authors, speakers and business owners turn visibility into growth. Through her coaching programs, content and podcast, Lauren teaches you to build a personal brand that positions you as the go-to expert and moves your business forward.

 

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