Building A Personal Brand through Social Storytelling: Nima Mirpourian’s Journey

<p>On this week's podcast, I’m delighted to welcome Nima Mirpourian, the multifaceted founder of Will Be Live, a personal branding and talent management firm that assists a diverse clientele of CEOs, creators, and entrepreneurs in enhancing their social presence and establishing new ventures.</p><p>Hailing from Tehran, Iran, Nima's remarkable journey began with studying Science at university and delving into cell biology before achieving success in corporate consulting. However, the advent of the COVID-19 pandemic led him to a serendipitous new direction, culminating in the launch of his start-up, Will Be Live.</p><p>Upon my arrival in Austin, I had the pleasure of meeting Nima, where I was immediately captivated by his personal story, profound connection to nature, and compassionate, generous spirit. A knowledgeable and enthusiastic expert in social strategies, Nima has graciously shared valuable insights that have benefited my podcast branding.</p><p>As we sat down for a face-to-face conversation just prior to the kickoff of SXSW 2023, we explored the nuances of personal branding and social storytelling. For anyone seeking to elevate their LinkedIn profile or personal brand, Nima offers invaluable resources and is undoubtedly a worthwhile connection.</p><p>Time codes</p><p>00:00 Intro</p><p>02:45 Who is Nima?</p><p>04:22 What made Nima, Nima?</p><p>08:00 Nima discusses his early career path&nbsp;</p><p>11:00 How his value of service was formed&nbsp;</p><p>13:45 Nima describes how his dinner party concept emerged</p><p>19:00 The impact and value of his ‘thank you’ dinner party series&nbsp;</p><p>23:00 Easy laughers!</p><p>25:00 The longer-term impact of his dinner party series&nbsp;</p><p>27:45 The back story to launching Will Be Live&nbsp;</p><p>32:30 Why he called it Will be Live&nbsp;</p><p>33:30 How he works with executives to raise their authentic voices and the process</p><p>35:30 Will Be Live’s difference to Corporate PR and&nbsp;</p><p>38:27 The two aspects of the business&nbsp;</p><p>40:30 Nima explains