Why Story and Authenticity Win on LinkedIn


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How do you stand out on LinkedIn and build a personal brand that truly works? Regina Dowdell, Content Solutions Consultant at LinkedIn, shares her insights on personal branding, thought leadership, and creating content that drives business impact—drawing on 15+ years of experience across nonprofits, tech, and startups.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode

  • How to craft a digital-first, creative content strategy
  • Practical tips for building thought leadership on LinkedIn
  • The mindset and habits that make brands and individuals stand out
  • Lessons from Regina’s experience across industries—from startups to large organizations
  • How to balance professional ambition with personal life (yes, even as a “Super Mom”)

Episode Chapters

  • 00:00 Intro and Regina’s Background
  • 02:15 Building a Personal Brand That Matters
  • 06:30 Leveraging LinkedIn for Thought Leadership
  • 11:00 The Entrepreneurial Mindset in Content Strategy
  • 15:45 Balancing Work, Life, and Travel as a Marketing Pro
  • 18:30 A Brand That’s Made Regina Smile and How to Connect

About Regina Dowdell

Regina is a digital-minded, marketing creative with an entrepreneurial spirit focused on helping individuals and companies change the world. Through effective communication, thought leadership, and a strong digital presence, Regina has supported forward-thinking organizations across all industries, from non-profits to technology to start-ups, in spreading their messages and scaling for over 15 years. As a Content Solutions Consultant at LinkedIn, Regina helps organizations craft impactful content strategies that are creative, effective, and help them reach their business objectives.

An avid traveler and self-proclaimed Super Mom, Regina is based in New York City.

What Brand Has Made Regina Smile Recently?

Regina highlighted Pinkest Luv, a platform founded by Shari Bryant to empower women—showing how mission-driven brands can connect deeply with audiences.

Resources & Links

  • Your Brain on ChatGPT … Here’s the study Regina mentioned during the show, along with a helpful post summarizing it.
  • What brand has made Regina smile recently? Regina pointed us to the brand Pinkest Luv, a platform founded by Shari Bryant to empower women.
  • Connect with Regina on (wait for it) LinkedIn!

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