Are you growing a personal brand, but frequently feel confused about which parts of yourself you should include in your branding? You're not alone. Personal branding is tricky. But the good news is, you can throw out the popular advice "just be yourself." Let's explore better ways to build your personal brand, messaging and brand positioning.

I’m a self-proclaimed book nerd, and I especially nerd out over business, self-help and personal growth books. I feel like book recommendations are the things those in my inner circle come to me for over and over again, so I thought I’d round up a few of my favorites for creative entrepreneurs here.