Superfan Attraction: Personal Branding for Artists & Creatives with Diane Foy Diane Foy

In part 1 I introduced you to actor Stacey Marie Keba as she shared her journey of Self-Discovery, Confidence & Branding. We talked about the coaching we did together but in part 2 you can listen in as I coach her through her limiting beliefs around money. Stacey opens up about her struggles with feeling undeserving of payment and the fear of charging for her graphic design, acting and producing services.

Like many aspiring actors, Stacey Marie Keba struggled with a lack of clarity about her brand. As a former coaching client of mine, I invited her on the show to discuss her transformational journey from self-doubt and overwhelm to confidently presenting her value as an actor to the industry. Stacey recently walked the red carpet in Paris in support of her role in Universal France’s 2022 French-American Comedy Mon Héroïne. Today she auditions regularly, has numerous projects in the works, and has added producer to her multi-hyphenated career.

Let's expand our comfort zones. Isn't that fun? As multi passionate artists, musicians, actors, creatives, your best work is there waiting for you at the end of your comfort zone. I'll offer 5 tips to help you unlock your creative potential.

As an artist, you want to be recognized for your creativity and talent. But, building a successful career in the arts requires much more than skill and artistry. It’s about developing a strong brand identity that represents who you are as an artist and what you stand for. We will look at Lizzo as an example of a strong artist brand and I offer tips on cultivating your own. 

We all have a unique story -- a story that is made up of our life experiences, the moments that have shaped us, and the decisions we have made. Telling your story is one of the most effective ways to authentically connect with an audience. In this episode, I offer various questions to spark your memory of key moments in your life. Our story is full of the joys and successes of our lives, but also the failures, mistakes, and pain. It is a story that is both powerful and vulnerable.

Michelle Simone Miller is a NYC based Actress, Podcast host, and Communications Coach. Her credits include Homeland, Blue Bloods, Winter's Tale, and a lead role in the MTV scripted show, One Bad Choice. Her podcast, Mentors on the Mic, features interviews with accomplished mentors in the entertainment industry including Showrunner Marta Kauffman (Friends), Actor Tony Goldwyn (Scandal), and more. As a Communications Coach, she uses her acting training and performance background to incorporate play to professional development.