In this episode of the Brilliantly Branded Podcast, we sit down with Gayle Terzis—executive coach, career strategist, and founder of Brand Boost Up Coaching.

After more than a decade in banking across Paris, London, and Beirut, Gayle made a bold move: she left behind the corporate world to empower women through coaching.

Her mission? Help ambitious women overcome limiting beliefs and take control of their professional lives with confidence.

We talk about:
✨ How to recognize the signs it’s time to make a career change
✨ The most common mindset blocks women in finance face
✨ The Career Dashboard: a tool to gain clarity and direction
✨ The role of intuition in navigating big decisions
✨ How to self-promote with intention and confidence

This is an honest, heartfelt, and practical conversation full of empowering takeaways.

🎙 Listen now and share with someone ready to take their next bold step.

In this episode of Capsule, we bring you 4 women shaping tech through creativity, education, and cultural innovation — recorded at the Invisible Festival, where art meets AI and heritage meets innovation.

💡 These voices go beyond code to tell stories that move us forward:

✨ Géraldine Bueken – “Start being not only passive users of tech, but test it, improve it, and create the balance between human and digital intelligence.”

✨ Valérie Zapico – “Technology is a way to use our voice and become visible in society.”

✨ Aurélie Romper – “Tech isn't only about coding — it's about shaping the future with tools that reflect our diversity.”

✨ Samia Chelbi – “Believe in your potential. Think agile. See opportunity.”

Thanks to Women in Tech® Global, Women in Tech® Belgium, and Women in Tech® Luxembourg for making this space possible.

#womenintech #STEAM #digitalheritage #aiart #brilliantlybranded #techforgood #capsuleminiseries

Cross the Jungle: Humanizing Migration with Filmmaker Rasmus Krath

In this powerful episode of The Brilliantly Branded Podcast, we step into the heart of the Darién Gap; one of the world’s most dangerous migration routes, through the lens of Danish documentarian Rasmus Krath.

Rasmus didn’t just film migration.
He walked it.

He crossed the jungle alongside 2,000 migrants, capturing the story of a Venezuelan family to remind us that behind every number… is a name, a face, a dream.

This isn’t about politics.
It’s about people.

And especially the women, mothers carrying their children across impossible terrain, driven by nothing but hope and necessity.

💡 Key Takeaways:

• Why humanising migration matters more than ever
• The emotional weight of storytelling in extreme environments
• What Rasmus learned from walking with 2,000 migrants
• Stories of women who redefined strength and survival
• How authentic storytelling builds trust — and a powerful personal brand

Whether you're in branding, storytelling, or just a human who wants to understand better, this episode will stay with you.

🎧 Listen now and get ready to feel, reflect, and reframe.

As well give a check to support this film here:

https://www.gofundme.com/f/what-is-migration-join-the-journey-and-a-film-in-the-making

In this episode of the Brilliantly Branded Podcast, Maria Lucia Romero speaks with Ine Franckaert, career coach and founder of Head to Heart.

Together, they talked what it truly means to re-develop yourself as a woman—especially when life calls you to reconnect with who you are.

Ine opens up about her personal journey from living on autopilot to choosing purpose over expectations.

She shares insights from her research with over 100 women and what she discovered about fulfillment, intuition, and identity.

What you’ll take away:

• Why intuition is your leadership superpower
• How age can be a source of clarity and happiness
• What fulfilled women value more than money or titles
• How to identify and move through impostor syndrome and perfectionism
• What it really takes to reconnect with your voice and build a brand from within

What happens when women are shown what’s possible in science and tech?
They rise—brilliantly.

In Capsule #12 of our Brilliantly Branded Podcast mini-series, we spotlight Lola Villaro, who leads communications for the NATO Office of the Chief Scientist in Brussels.

She’s also the passionate force behind the Women and Girls in Science Challenge, recently recognized as the Most Impactful Initiative at the Women in Tech Europe Awards.

Lola shares what fuels her work, the importance of visibility and role models for young girls in science, and how supportive leadership—like that of her colleague can change the trajectory of a career.

🔑 Key Takeaways:

• Inspiration is contagious when women are given space to lead.
• Representation matters—we need to show girls what’s possible.
• Empowerment comes through opportunity and trust.

👉 Tune in to hear how Lola is using storytelling, science, and support to drive visibility for women in STEAM.

In this episode of The Brilliantly Branded Podcast, we sit down with Fanély Gouguet, a conceptual copywriter, screenwriter, and author who has built a creative life rooted in emotional storytelling.

Fanély shares how she moved from burnout to purpose, turning a quiet curiosity into published stories and screenplays. From writing in the early hours of the morning to crafting ideas that spark imagination, her story is both practical and deeply inspiring.

Key takeaways from this episode:

• What “visual writing” is and how it works across books, film, and advertising
• How Fanély creates space for ideas through routine and stillness
• Why sensory details (sight, sound, smell) make stories unforgettable
• The link between fear and creative purpose
• Her journey from corporate life to full-time storytelling
• Advice for women finding their voice in male-dominated creative industries

Whether you’re a writer, artist, or simply someone who wants to create more, this conversation is a reminder to trust the process—and use your voice.

🔗 Listen now and share with someone who needs creative encouragement.

Today is not just another episode.
It’s a celebration of a journey — 100 episodes of consistency, passion, and finding meaning through voice.

In this very special conversation, your host becomes the guest.
I, Maria Lucia Romero, sit down with my partner in life and business, Philip Grother, for a raw, honest, and heart-driven conversation about what it really takes to keep showing up — even when the road gets tough.

We talk about the real behind-the-scenes:

• Moments when I almost gave up.
• How finding your voice can change your entire path.
• Why women empowerment through branding still fuels everything I do.
• What’s coming next for the Brilliantly Branded community.

Whether you’re building your brand, chasing your dream, or just needing a reminder that your voice matters — this episode is for you.

Key Takeaways:

• Why consistency is more powerful than motivation.
• How to reconnect with your purpose when you feel lost.
• The silent victories that prove you are making an impact.
• The importance of building real communities offline.
• How personal branding is the key to standing out in today’s world.

Stay tuned until the end for a heartfelt announcement: our next chapter with live events and the launch of a transformational branding program!

🎧 Listen now and remember:
You don’t have to be perfect to be powerful. You just have to keep showing up.

In this powerful episode of the Brilliantly Branded Podcast, I sit down with Bernadette Laermans, founder of The Corporate Pilgrim, to explore how embodiment helps women reclaim their energy, presence, and emotional balance.

Bernadette shares her deeply personal journey—from burnout to breakthrough—and how she now guides others to regulate emotions, release guilt, and reconnect with their bodies through ancient wisdom backed by science.

💡 What you'll learn in this episode:

• The real reason we disconnect from our bodies
• How stress physically impacts your nervous system (and what to do about it)
• A simple 1-minute practice to start feeling more grounded
• Why embodiment is essential for modern women
• How to use your body as a compass—not just a machine

This episode will leave you feeling inspired, empowered, and more connected to your own rhythm.

🛑 Ready to pause, breathe, and feel again?

Tune in now.