1151: PERSONAL BRANDING + social media to crack the entrepreneurial code (including running TWO businesses at age 21!) w/ Rebecca Nolan
In this episode, Rebecca Nolan, a 21-year-old serial entrepreneur, shares her incredible journey from launching her first business at 14 to running multiple successful ventures today. Rebecca is the founder of Asennda, a social media agency that helps entrepreneurs and coaches build personal brands, and co-founder of Lync Events, the #1 event company in Madrid for creating exclusive networking experiences. She opens up about the importance of personal branding, how to leverage social media for business growth, and why building a strong personal brand is the ultimate business unlock. If you've been struggling with social media strategy or want to elevate your business presence, this episode is packed with actionable insights.
💡 What You'll Take Away For YOUR Business
🚀 How to build a personal brand that drives business growth
🤖 Why social media is the key to unlocking business success
💰 How to monetize your personal brand while building trust
📲 The exact content strategy Rebecca uses to create consistent viral content
📅 How to balance running multiple businesses, college, and a personal brand
🌍 Why expanding into new markets requires community-first thinking
🛠️ Top tools (Trello, Notion, Simplified) that streamline content creation and team management
📝 About Rebecca Nolan
Rebecca Nolan is a 21-year-old serial entrepreneur who has built her social media expertise since age 16. As founder of Asennda, she helps entrepreneurs scale their personal brands, and as co-founder of Lync, Madrid's #1 event company, she creates exclusive networking experiences.
Her entrepreneurial journey began at 14 when she published her first book. Mentored by Shark Tank winner Sean Knecht, Rebecca gained crucial insights into branding and marketing strategy. Born in Los Angeles, she boldly relocated to Madrid at 18 to pursue Digital Media and Communications.
Rebecca's comprehensive background spans influencer marketing, management, social media strategy, and content creation, giving her a multifaceted perspective on brand building. This varied experience enables her to develop viral content strategies and position clients as industry leaders, consistently driving success for herself and those she works with.
🎯 Rebecca’s BEST Piece of Advice for Wantrepreneurs and Entrepreneurs
"Don't lose sight of the value you’re supposed to provide to your customers. Focus on giving consistent value, and the money will come naturally."
📢 Memorable Quotes
“Building a personal brand unlocks an entire gateway of opportunities.” – Rebecca Nolan
“Sell in private, give value in public.” – Rebecca Nolan
"Consistency is more important than perfection in social media." – Rebecca Nolan
💡 Actionable Takeaways
✅ Build your personal brand as you build your business—it creates trust and opportunities.
✅ Create content every day and focus on providing value (not perfection).
✅ Use AI to automate and streamline content creation and business processes.
✅ Leverage tools like Trello and Notion to stay organized across multiple projects.
✅ Focus on creating a community-driven business model to drive long-term success.
🔗 Links
- Visit Asennda’s Website
- Visit Lync Events’ Website
- Follow Rebecca on Instagram
- Find Rebecca on TikTok
- Connect with Rebecca on LinkedIn
