From Founder to Thought Leader: The Playbook for Building Influence + Audience Trust

​From Founder to Thought Leader:
The Playbook for Building Influence + Audience Trust
A Virtual Fireside Chat (Part of the gWen Masterclass Series)

​🗓️ Wednesday, January 28
⏰12:00–1:00 PM EST
🤳Virtual – Free to Attend

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If you’re a founder, operator, or emerging leader looking to grow your influence, sharpen your voice, and build real audience trust, this session is for you.

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Join us for a candid fireside chat on how to intentionally evolve from “someone building a company” to “someone people look to for insight, expertise, and clarity.”

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Featuring:
Lauren Goodell, Founder & CEO of Zinnia
40k+ LinkedIn followers, startup leader, and storyteller known for turning authentic founder moments into meaningful engagement.

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Moderated by:
Jenny Tacka - gWen Co-Founder

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We'll Cover:
• What actually resonates in 2025
• How to sharpen your personal brand and define your thought leadership lane
• How to use earned media to amplify your POV (podcasts, speaking, press, panels & more)
• Content systems that scale with your time and energy (even during busy seasons)
• How founders build community and credibility while building companies

​Who Should Attend:
• Early-stage + growth-stage founders
• Operators building a personal brand
• Marketers supporting executive visibility
• Anyone looking to show up with more intention online

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You don’t need a massive following to be influential… just clarity, consistency, and the courage to show up.

​ RSVP HERE 👉