KAREN VAUGHN, MODERATOR

Karen Vaughn, media personality, girl power activist, and influential leader are just some of the words to describe Karen Vaughn. She is the producer and contributor of Central Region’s podcast the “On Target” podcast. Karen is the Operations Manager for Radio-One Indianapolis overseeing the programming of 106.7 WTLC, Hot 100.9, AM1310 The Light, La Grande 105.1, and Telemundo Indy. Listen to Karen on weekdays from 10 am - 3 pm on 106.7 WTLC. Connect with Karen at KarenVaughn.com

STARLA KAY MATHIS

Starla Kay Mathis is a multi-preneur, speaker, and plus-size model. She is the co-owner of Mathis Media with her husband. She is the founder and co-owner of Create. Connect. Collab., a professional development program and membership community for women business owners. She is passionate about sharing how she manages life, style, and business as a wife, mom, and creative entrepreneur over on her blog, YouTube channel, and podcast.

TIMEKO WHITAKER

Timeko Whitaker is a President's Club/Platinum Producer, and CEO of Timeko & Associates Realty Group. Timeko has an extraordinary and diverse background in ministry, mentoring, and the military. She brings a wealth of real estate knowledge with a team who has produced over 48 million in client transactions in less than 2yrs. Click here to learn more about Timeko - https://youtu.be/VSnBV7uk8bc

KRISTEN LAMPKIN

Kristen Lampkin is a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion leader also known as the HR Guru. She has been working in human resources for over 10 years focusing on talent acquisition, performance management, organizational development, employee relations, coaching, and diversity and inclusion. She is currently the Director of Business Equity for Indy (BEI) at  Central Indiana Corporate Partnership (CICP).

MARIAH MURRAY

Mariah Murray currently works as a project manager at Indianapolis' largest marketing agency, TrendyMinds, with clients ranging from Eli Lilly to the Pacers to Salesforce. She also has accumulated 55k followers on TikTok where she creates lifestyle and beauty content. Her Alpha Kappa Alpha Central Region-appointed role is social media chair which entails planning and creating content for the region across multiple social media platforms.

KEY TAKEAWAYS:

Developing a positive personal brand is more intentional. It is how you want people to see you.

  • You have the power to define, reshape and create your brand. The key is aligning your intentions with actions. Your image has to align with the opportunities you are seeking and stay consistent.

  • It is critical for someone in a leadership role to model a personal brand of leadership that attracts people. A leader's authenticity helps to gain their trust.

  • Figure out what drives you, and make yourself visible. 

  • An individual's leadership brand illustrates not only what they deliver but also how they deliver it and should be an authentic representation of what they aspire to and cherish.

PRACTICE:

  • Journaling Exercise:  List five to six keywords that describe you as a leader. Use these works to develop descriptive phrases of yourself, defining your leadership style.

  • Journaling Exercise: Are there ways you can add credibility and "attractiveness" to your personal leadership brand?

  • Journaling Exercise: Have you thought about what you do, why, and what others think of your personal leadership brand? If so, what would you do differently, if anything? 

  • Journaling Exercise: List what skills or talents you are most proud of. What skills are you curious about but have yet to build?