Own Your Lane™ - The Thought Leadership Branding Podcast
For trusted experts ready to build visibility, grow influence, and lead with authority in their field.
Are you a professional services expert, consultant, advisor, founder, or speaker whose brilliance is hidden behind the scenes? You know you deliver real value, but your visibility, LinkedIn presence, and brand positioning don’t reflect the true level of authority you bring.
This podcast is here to change that.
Own Your Lane™ - The Thought Leadership Branding Podcast is the show for credible experts ready to build their personal brands, grow visibility and lead with thought leadership on LinkedIn, on stage and in the media.
Hosted by Michelle B. Griffin, TEDx & keynote speaker, advisor, author, and founder of Brand Leaders, this show offers actionable insight for building your personal brand, positioning your thought leadership, and becoming the go-to voice in your industry.
Each episode aligns with Michelle’s proprietary Own Your L.A.N.E.® Recognition Roadmap, her 4-part thought leadership brand positioning system designed to turn hidden experts into in-demand authorities
🎙️ In this podcast, you’ll learn how to:
- Clarify and position your message for greater visibility and recognition
- Grow a trusted presence on LinkedIn and across your digital footprint
- Step confidently into thought leadership with speaking, media, and books
- Build a platform that attracts ideal clients and career opportunities
With real conversations, solo insights, and practical strategies, this podcast helps you move from hidden expert to visible authority—one bold step at a time.
It’s time to Own Your Lane™ and lead with visible authority.
About Michelle B. Griffin
TEDx speaker (TEDxFSU – April 15, 2025), 2x author (Position Yourself, The LinkedIn® Branding Book), and host of two top-ranked personal branding podcasts.
Featured in Forbes, Entrepreneur, Inc., and Authority Magazine, Michelle advises, speaks, and trains professional services leaders to build personal brands that drive visibility, trust, and business results.
When she’s not helping others own their lane, Michelle’s walking outdoors in sunny Florida, listening to ’80s tunes, and making meaningful connections.
Ready to Own Your Lane & Lead With Authority?
Book a clarity chat or invite Michelle to speak/train: MichelleBGriffin.com/chat
Own Your Lane™ - The Thought Leadership Branding Podcast
How To Land Media & Speaking Opportunities Fast: The Power of a Clear Brand Message With Sarah Anto
It's another episode spotlighting female experts and entrepreneurs building their personal brands and thought leadership.
This week we're featuring Sarah Anto, MBA, CPA, a consultant who empowers female founders preparing to launch their startups.
Ready to launch her consultancy, Sarah had all the expertise but lacked a clear, confident, and cohesive way to present and position herself to be seen as more than an expert in her space and attract her ideal clients.
She details her journey working with me, including how she found fast traction we honed in her unique expertise and thought leadership framework. Sarah shares how her brand positioning, messaging, and thought leadership pillars got her noticed fast---—booking discovery calls and securing media interviews within the first week.
Sarah shares her stories and industry beliefs on women in tech, which got traction fast. From media mentions to speaking at the leading stage, Sarah is "proof positive" in the power of clarity, positioning, messaging, visibility, and authority-building foundation and assets.
LINKS
Connect with Sarah Anto on LinkedIn
SarahAnto.com
Read Sarah's Success Story
Ready to Own Your Lane? - The Brand Leaders® Podcast
Michelle B. Griffin is a keynote speaker, personal brand and PR strategist, author, podcaster and LinkedIn® visibility expert who helps high-achieving professionals elevate their visibility and influence for business growth.
As the founder of Brand Leaders® Executive Branding and creator of the Own Your Lane® Recognition Roadmap, she helps B2B founders, leaders and industry experts position their personal brands and leverage LinkedIn + PR to grow influence, increase demand, and become top-of-mind authorities to accelerate business growth.
Book a chat with Michelle to discuss speaking, advising or workshops to scale visibility, influence, and business growth. MichelleBGriffin.com/chat
WEBSITE: MichelleBGriffin.com
EXECUTIVE BRANDING ADVISORY: Brand Leaders
READ: My Personal Branding Books
LISTEN: The LinkedIn Branding Show
CONNECT: With Me on LinkedIn
Michelle B. Griffin: Welcome back, everyone! I'm Michelle B. Griffin, your host for another standout women series episode. Today, we're excited to have Sarah Anto join us, a financial expert and growth strategist who has carved her niche in empowering first-time female founders in the tech industry. Sarah, welcome to the show!
Sarah Anto: Hi, Michelle! I'm thrilled to be here. Thank you for having me.
Michelle: Absolutely, Sarah! For those who haven’t met you yet, can you tell us a bit about yourself and your work?
Sarah: Sure! I’ve spent many years in the tech industry, which is quite male-dominated. Seeing the struggles faced by women, including myself, I made it my mission to help first-time female founders fund and launch their startups. My approach combines strategy, leadership, and finance to ensure these founders are confident and ready to launch.
Michelle: You’ve certainly mastered the art of introduction! When we first started working together, you were a bit unsure. Now, your confidence and clarity shine through. Let’s dive into how you're positioned now.
Sarah: Initially, I struggled with defining my personal branding. Through our sessions, I focused on my core values and realized how I wanted to present myself professionally, especially on platforms like LinkedIn, to empower other women.
Michelle: Your growth has been incredible, Sarah. From refining your LinkedIn profile to enhancing your online presence with a powerful website, your journey is truly inspiring. Tell us about that standout photo of you in San Francisco on your website.
Sarah: That photo was a lucky find among thousands. It captures me walking down the streets of San Francisco, reflecting my career journey there. It’s more than just a professional headshot; it represents my empowerment and belonging in the tech world.
Michelle: And it shows! It’s fantastic how you’ve embraced your new identity and used it to refine your professional image online. Now, let’s discuss your unique framework and playbook that you've developed for working with your clients.
Sarah: My framework, which I call the "Align" framework, is a strategic playbook that helps female founders assess their vision, develop leadership, and integrate effective strategies. It’s designed to navigate the specific challenges female founders face in the tech industry.
Michelle: It’s clear that you’ve crafted a specialized approach that sets you apart. Tell us about the results you’ve seen since enhancing your online presence.
Sarah: It’s been amazing! I’ve booked discovery calls, been interviewed for articles, and even invited to speak at tech conferences. My LinkedIn overhaul has opened up numerous opportunities to connect with both women and men who support our mission.
Michelle: That’s the power of a well-defined brand and a clear mission. Sarah, as we wrap up, what advice would you give to someone ready to take the leap and put themselves out there like you did?
Sarah: Don’t hesitate to seek help and collaboration. It’s okay not to do everything alone. Having a guide can make a huge difference in how you see yourself and how you project your brand to the world.
Michelle: Brilliant advice, Sarah. Thank you for joining us today and sharing your inspiring journey. For those looking to connect with Sarah, check out her LinkedIn profile and website for more insights into her work.
Sarah: Thank you, Michelle, for having me. It’s been a pleasure!
Michelle: Until next week, keep putting yourself out there. You have a brand to build, a message to share, and people to impact. Take care!