387: Your Story Is Your Power: Building a Personal Brand That Heals & Inspires with Brielle Cotterman

If you’re afraid your story is “too much,” this is the episode you didn’t know you needed. Too raw. Too heavy. Too real. My guest this week, Brielle Cotterman, believed that for years. Until she realized her story—surviving attempted murder and domestic violence—wasn’t a liability. It was her superpower. Today, Brielle is a multi-7-figure publicity expert, President of CEO School, founder of The Influential Leader Agency, and the voice behind some of the world’s most powerful thought leaders. But her journey started with a decision to stop pretending… and start speaking. In this powerful episode, Brielle opens up about her journey surviving attempted murder, navigating the shame of telling her story, and how she now helps clients turn their lived experiences into global movements, bestselling books, and seven-figure brands. What you'll get out of this episode… You don’t have to be “ready”—you just have to be real. Why the story you’re hiding might be the one that inspires millions. Authenticity in branding isn’t about being perfect. It’s about being human. If you want a book deal, speaking tour, or global media features—it starts with one brave share. Media can be a tool to build your brand, not just celebrate it. Thought leadership starts with focus, not being everything to everyone. Connect with Brielle WEB / www.briellecotterman.com Personal Brand Checklist / https://briellecotterman.ac-page.com/checklist IG / www.instagram.com/briellecotterman IG / www.instagram.com/influential_leader_agency Breathe better with JASPR As a mama healing from mold toxicity, air quality has become deeply personal for me. JASPR removes 97.1% of mold in just 1 hour. Use code BRAVE for $400 OFF: https://jaspr.co/brave Support your body with REJŪV My go-to science-backed red light therapy for faster recovery, reduced soreness, and deeper repair. Try it today with code BRAVETABLE: Https://werejuv.com/?ref=NEETABHUSHAN Want more? 🎁 Give the gift of ritual this holiday season with Chai Tonics — nourishing Ayurvedic chai blends to bring calm and clarity into your mornings; enjoy 25% off + free shipping at https://bit.ly/trychaitonics with code CHRISTMAS. 🌿 Need focus, recovery, or balance? Take my FREE quiz to find your perfect wellness boost → neetabhushan.com/chaiquiz Follow along for more tips, community, and resources to brave a better you! YOUTUBE / @TheBraveTable IG / @neetabhushan IG / @thebravetable TIKTOK / @neeta.bhushan WEB / https://neetabhushan.com If you loved this episode, check out… Ep. #371: She Braved Abuse, Divorce, & Bankruptcy — Then Wrote the Book Every Child Needs (ft Juls Bindi) ( Apple | Spotify | YouTube ) Ep. #385: What Miss America Never Told You: Colorism, Courage & Finding Love with Nina Davuluri ( Apple | Spotify | YouTube ) Ep. #291: Reclaiming Your Light: Jessica Zweig on Burnout, Feminine Power, and Joy ( Apple | Spotify | YouTube ) To receive a free gift, email a screenshot of your 5-star review of The Brave Table to support@globalgrit.co 😘 Dr. Neeta Bhushan is a 5x award-winning author, emotional health advocate, and host of The Brave Table podcast. CEO of Highest Self Institute and author of That Sucked, Now What, she’s been featured in Forbes, ABC, and more. A former dentist turned global speaker, Neeta’s work blends psychology, ancient wisdom, and resilience from her own life experiences. She's also a mom, wellness lover, and chai enthusiast.