As we close out January, it’s time for the second step of the Lead With Your Brand system, KNOW WHAT YOU STAND FOR TODAY. Tune in for an extended lesson on how to be your best authentic self as you develop your personal brand and work towards your next career breakthrough. Here is the dirty little secret. We can all smell inauthenticity from a mile away and it reeks! If you’re thinking, “I want to be Steve Jobs” or “I want to be Sheryl Sandberg” or “I want to have Oprah Winfrey‘s brand,” the truth is, you are not Oprah, and you’re never going to be her! Who you are is you. What you can be is THE BEST you! Start by thinking authentically what your brand authentically is today. What are those words and adjectives that people have used to describe you, sometimes even since you were a little kid? What do people love about you? Find 5 to 8 words that resonate with you. Maybe you are analytical, organized, and innovative. These become your brand attributes that you lead with all the time and are truly authentically you. This week, Jayzen is excited to welcome his friend, John Pagano to the show. John has had an incredible career in the entertainment industry working with some of the most iconic titles including SpongeBob, iCarly, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, and more. As Vice President of Nickelodeon Digital Studios, John oversees 53 Nickelodeon YouTube channels worldwide, producing over 1,000 videos monthly and has launched a breakthrough video editing system using AI technology. Guest Bio John Pagano Vice President of Editorial, Nickelodeon Digital Studio John Pagano is a seasoned media professional with nearly two decades of experience. Starting at Nickelodeon’s Brand Creative department, he crafted promos for shows like Degrassi, SpongeBob, and iCarly, swiftly rising from Production Assistant to Executive Producer. Leading a large creative team, John directed branding for Nickelodeon’s top live events and digital channels, including TeenNick, NickToons, Nick Music, and Nick Sports. In 2018, John pivoted to digital media, playing a key role in launching Nickelodeon’s Digital Studio. He managed content for high-profile YouTube channels like SpongeBob, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, and Avatar: The Last Airbender, driving these channels to millions of subscribers and billions of watch time minutes. By 2024, John globalized the department, overseeing 53 Nickelodeon YouTube channels worldwide, producing over 1,000 videos monthly. An early adopter of AI, he launched an innovative video editing system using ML and AI technology. John also served as Executive Producer for on-air and streaming specials like SpongeBob’s Super Bowl Party and the documentary Behind the Dangerverse. His work has earned accolades from ProMax, Kid Screen, and The Shorty Awards. Links To book Jayzen for a speaking engagement or workshop visit Jayzenpatria.com Follow Jayzen on his book journey at LeadWithYourBrand.com/book