Such A Vibe Podcast

Kate Obert
  • 5.0 (14)
  • Entrepreneurship

Such A Vibe is a podcast about the strategy behind culturally magnetic brands, founder-led companies, and the details that make people feel something. Hosted by brand strategist and creative director Kate Obert, this show explores the intersection of perception, psychology, positioning, growth, aesthetics, hospitality, founder presence, and brand experience — and how those things shape the way brands scale, build trust, and influence culture. Some episodes are solo strategic riffs. Others are conversations with founders, creatives, operators, and people building brands with real emotional resonance and staying power. Because the strongest brands aren’t just seen. They’re felt.

  1. May 27

    The Real Product Might Not Be Your Product

    In this episode, Kate breaks down the importance of understanding what your business is actually selling beneath the product itself.   She shares how she realized her real value wasn’t simply “branding,” but pattern recognition — the ability to identify friction, spot disconnects, diagnose perception problems, and see the details that affect growth, momentum, positioning, team dynamics, and execution.   This conversation explores visionary founders, scaling, focus, systems, founder alignment, brand perception, and why the strongest brands are often selling a lifestyle, identity, belief system, or operating philosophy far beyond the product itself.

    14 min

  2. May 20

    Founder Identity, Team Energy, Brand Perception & the Details That Affect Growth

    In this episode, Kate breaks down the hidden ways founder identity impacts company growth ... from perception, consistency, and confidence to team dynamics, decision-making, environment, visual authority, and execution. This conversation explores why founders themselves are part of the growth infrastructure, and how the smallest details often create the biggest shifts in trust, culture, leadership, and long-term brand perception.

    17 min

  3. May 19

    Welcome to Such A Vibe

    Welcome to Such A Vibe — a podcast about brand strategy, perception, growth, culture, and the details that make certain brands, founders, and experiences impossible to forget. Hosted by brand strategist and creative director Kate Obert.

    2 min

  4. Mar 10

    Why Your Marketing Isn't Working (A 5 min audit)

    In this episode, I explain why marketing doesn’t solve misalignment — it exposes it — and how inconsistencies in identity quietly erode trust, momentum, and conversion. I share common micro-signs your brand may be experiencing this and how to quickly audit whether visibility is helping or hurting your growth. If marketing feels heavy, scattered, or ineffective, this episode will help you see why — and what actually needs to shift.   To work with me through a Brand Alignment Intensive or strategic retainer, visit www.kateobert.com/partnerships

    7 min

  5. Mar 3

    The Reason Strategy Stops Working at a Certain Level

    What are you actually building toward? In this episode, I explore why many founders and leadership teams feel stuck even when growth is happening — and why the issue is rarely strategy. It’s identity. We dive into how identity clarity shapes decision-making, alignment, and momentum, and why companies that define who they’re becoming move with far more coherence and ease than those chasing growth alone. This conversation is for leaders who want to build with intention, align their teams around a shared destination, and lead from clarity rather than control. To work with me through a Brand Alignment Intensive or strategic retainer, visit www.kateobert.com/partnerships

    14 min

  6. Feb 24

    The Subtle Habit That Makes Me Decline Working With a Founder

    In this episode, I reframe time management as a brand signal — not a productivity skill. I’m not talking about hacks. I’m talking about the things I notice immediately when I’m deciding whether I want to work with a founder.   Because it always comes back to this: How you treat time tells me how you’ll treat growth.   In this episode, I unpack: • The pattern I see when founders say “everything is urgent” • What it signals when timelines are always “10 minutes” • Why rescheduling isn’t neutral • The leadership tell hiding in your calendar habits • And the real reason some founders feel stretched — even when they’re “efficient”   I also share a personal realization I had years ago — that my issue wasn’t time management… it was avoiding a specific kind of discomfort. This isn’t about being more productive. It’s about credibility. It’s about maturity. It’s about whether people want to build with you.   If you’ve ever wondered why some founders seem to move cleanly and others feel chaotic — this will make sense. And if something feels slightly uncomfortably accurate… that’s usually the work. If you’re at an inflection point — where your leadership needs to match the level of vision you carry — this is exactly the kind of work I do. If something in this episode made you realize there’s friction you’ve been normalizing… start with a Brand Alignment Intensive. It’s a 90-minute strategic deep dive where I audit what’s off, identify the leadership gaps affecting your brand, and map out exactly what needs to shift so growth feels clean again.   Because when identity is clear, decisions speed up. Momentum compounds. And your calendar starts reflecting the level you’re actually operating at.   Go to www.kateobert.com/partnerships to learn more!

    10 min

  7. Feb 17

    The Silent Revenue Leak Hiding in Your Brand

    This episode is about how brand and founder misalignment quietly erodes referrals, momentum, investor interest, and opportunities. We go through what misalignment is on a micro-level and very specific details on how this shows up in your brand (it'll give you a quick audit to see if this is happening for you) and I'll walk you through how to solve the problem.   If we haven’t met — I’m Kate. I’m a brand strategist who works with founders to bring their brand into its next level. I spot what isn’t working. I see where the brand is starting to dilute. I see the untapped potential — in both the founder presence and the company itself. I know how to get it back on track. Back into alignment. And then help you intentionally and strategically grow while you continue to evolve. My alignment is your asset. My network is your asset. I see things other people don’t. I ensure both strategy and style. Both founder and company brand alignment. I make sure you and your company are such a vibe ✨ We don’t follow what everyone else in the industry is doing just to “make it.” We position you as the tastemaker. The industry leader. The one others start referencing. I help you take calculated risks that actually pay off — building brand awareness, depth, and community that creates loyalty. If you’ve been feeling like something is slightly off… diluted… unclear… or you know you're just ready to propel into your next level and lean into your potential... That’s exactly what I'm here to do. I recommend starting with my Brand Alignment Intensive. It’s a 90-minute strategic deep dive where I audit your brand in real time, identify the gaps, clarify the throughline, and map out exactly what to do next. Founders walk away with clarity, confidence, and a focused roadmap, finally knowing and having confidence in exactly what to focus their time & energy on.   Go to www.kateobert.com/partnerships to learn more!

    13 min

  8. 04/30/2025

    32: 3 Communication Tips to Protect (Not Erode) Your Brand

    The way you show up, speak, and interact within your brand tells people everything they need to know about what it’s like to work with you. In this episode, I’m sharing real examples, breaking down why communication (one of the 7 brand gaps in my Brand Presence Audit checklist, linked below) is one of the fastest ways to either elevate or erode your reputation, and giving you tangible tips to tighten up your brand presence through the way you communicate.   If you want your brand presence to build trust, magnetism, and authority—this episode is for you.   LINKS: 💻 Download my free brand audit guide HERE — you’ll uncover the 7 core areas where most brand misalignment hides (and how to fix them) so your presence finally reflects the level you’re really operating at.   To dive deeper into figuring out your style, click HERE To connect with me on Instagram, click HERE To schedule your free Vibe Check call, click HERE To learn more about my work, click HERE

    13 min
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Such A Vibe is a podcast about the strategy behind culturally magnetic brands, founder-led companies, and the details that make people feel something. Hosted by brand strategist and creative director Kate Obert, this show explores the intersection of perception, psychology, positioning, growth, aesthetics, hospitality, founder presence, and brand experience — and how those things shape the way brands scale, build trust, and influence culture. Some episodes are solo strategic riffs. Others are conversations with founders, creatives, operators, and people building brands with real emotional resonance and staying power. Because the strongest brands aren’t just seen. They’re felt.

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  • Creator
    Kate Obert
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    40
  • Rating
    Clean
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