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Intentional Branding | Brand Strategy & Personal Branding for Entrepreneurs

Intentional Branding | Brand Strategy & Personal Branding for Entrepreneurs

By: Rizza Mae Marvel | Brand Strategy & Personal Branding Expert
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Summary

Something about your brand isn't clicking and you can't quite figure out why. Intentional Branding is for business owners who know their brand or website isn't working, but aren't sure what's missing. Maybe you DIYed your branding early on, or maybe your business has grown and your visuals no longer reflect the level you're operating at. Hosted by brand and web designer Rizza Marvel, this podcast breaks down brand strategy and creative direction so you can stop guessing and start making intentional decisions. You'll learn why branding is more than colors and logos, how skipping the foundation leads to disconnected websites and content, and what it actually takes to build a brand that supports your business long-term. Whether you're building your brand yourself or ready for professional support, this show will help you gain clarity, confidence, and a foundation you can actually build on.Rizza Mae Marvel Art Economics Leadership Management & Leadership Marketing Marketing & Sales
Episodes
  • 63. How to Design a Full Set of Launch Graphics Without Starting From Scratch Every Time
    May 13 2026

    Are you designing the graphics for your next launch, event, or offer yourself? Most of the time the issue isn't your design skills. It's that you're skipping the planning that makes every design decision easier.

    In this episode, Rizza walks through her full process for designing a set of marketing graphics that work as one cohesive system instead of a stack of separate designs. Using real examples from her work on Juneau Jazz and Classics and her own Website in a Weekend workshop, she shows how every graphic has a job in guiding someone from seeing your content to actually taking action.

    You'll learn why jumping straight into Canva is the biggest mistake DIY designers make, why one strong visual concept reused everywhere looks more professional than designing each piece from scratch, and how to plan your copy, sizes, and creative direction before you ever touch a layout. By the end, you'll have a clear and repeatable process for designing your next campaign.

    Questions Answered in This Episode:

    • Why should every graphic in a launch be part of a flow instead of a separate design?
    • What planning needs to happen before you ever open Canva?
    • How do you choose one creative direction and reuse it across every piece of your campaign?
    • Why does setting the size matter before you start designing instead of after?
    • What are the most common DIY design mistakes and how do you fix them?


    DIY YOUR BRAND IN 5 DAYS

    If your website feels like it’s not pulling its weight, it’s often because the brand foundation underneath it isn’t clear.

    DIY Your Brand in 5 Days helps you define your brand foundation so every design choice, AI-assisted or not, feels intentional and aligned.

    → https://www.zsquaredstudio.com/diybrand


    CONNECT WITH RIZZA:

    1. Website: https://www.zsquaredstudio.com
    2. Instagram: @zsquaredstudio
    3. Email: info@zsquaredstudio.com

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    38 mins
  • 62. How to Build a Brand That Stands Out Without Copying Trends or Blending In
    Apr 22 2026

    Do you ever feel like everyone in your industry is doing exactly what you do? Most of the time the issue isn't a saturated market. It's unclear positioning.

    In this episode, Rizza unpacks why so many business owners assume their market is too crowded when the actual problem is that their brand isn't clearly rooted in who they are, what they stand for, and who they're speaking to. When the foundation underneath your brand isn't defined, it's easy to blend in no matter how strong your services are.

    You'll hear why the brands that stand out are the ones that feel authentic, why following design trends quietly works against you over time, and why every visual decision should come after the strategy work. By the end you'll see why standing out has less to do with creativity and more to do with the foundation underneath your brand.

    Questions Answered in This Episode

    • Why does it feel like the market is saturated when the real problem is positioning?
    • What makes a brand feel authentic instead of like everyone else?
    • Why does copying trends and competitors actually backfire?
    • Why should strategy come before any visual design choices?
    • How do you find the sweet spot between what you love and what your audience expects?


    DIY YOUR BRAND IN 5 DAYS

    If your website feels like it’s not pulling its weight, it’s often because the brand foundation underneath it isn’t clear.

    DIY Your Brand in 5 Days helps you define your brand foundation so every design choice, AI-assisted or not, feels intentional and aligned.

    → https://www.zsquaredstudio.com/diybrand


    CONNECT WITH RIZZA:

    1. Website: https://www.zsquaredstudio.com
    2. Instagram: @zsquaredstudio
    3. Email: info@zsquaredstudio.com

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    17 mins
  • 61. Where to Start When Your Brand Needs a Complete Overhaul
    Apr 15 2026


    DIY YOUR BRAND IN 5 DAYS

    If your website feels like it’s not pulling its weight, it’s often because the brand foundation underneath it isn’t clear.

    DIY Your Brand in 5 Days helps you define your brand foundation so every design choice, AI-assisted or not, feels intentional and aligned.

    → https://www.zsquaredstudio.com/diybrand


    CONNECT WITH RIZZA:

    1. Website: https://www.zsquaredstudio.com
    2. Instagram: @zsquaredstudio
    3. Email: info@zsquaredstudio.com

    Show More Show Less
    24 mins
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