Empire Secrets of Digital Marketing with Mariana Henninger
Think digital marketing and entrepreneurship... but FUN as heck!
I talk to a savvy, growth-minded, established online business owners looking for sharp, often overlooked marketing tactics — stuff that cuts through noise and makes you go wait, what?!
Come along on my online business journey as I build Brandmagnetic.com... I'm your untraditional host, Mariana Henninger -- an EMMY® award-winning director turned *online empire builder* and this show is me, documenting the wins, fails and secrets I learn along the way -- keeping it real and holding nothing back.
If you want to be part of my story, the raw, honest and unfiltered journey from nothing to something -- follow this podcast!
In my own lighthearted geriatric millennial mom fashion (!), I share my wins and lessons, tears and laughs, and also interviews with other badass founders along the way, revealing their own secrets to massive success.
It's real, it's raw. It's funny! It's personal. But most importantly, empire secrets are laid bare that will help you in your own business.
If you are looking for a fun online business bestie, you’re in the right place, fellow empire building rockstar. Lesssssgo!
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Empire Secrets of Digital Marketing with Mariana Henninger
From War Zones to Webinars — What “Strength” Means to Me Now And My 2026 Growth Plan In Digital Marketing | Ep. 125
Yesterday I was meal-prepping (new year, new me) with my therapist friend Farya Barlas’ podcast in my ear – and her prompt struck me so hard I had to pause mid-stir: What are the 3 things people always say about you?
I kept circling back to “strength”… and then I realized something uncomfortable — I’ve always been tough, but in business I was still operating like it was “just my little thing”… because I didn’t know what I didn’t know.
So in this Empire Diaries episode, I’m sharing the real shift I’m making in 2026 — the one that finally feels like the slingshot is pulled back and I’m ready to release: tighter messaging, way more conversations with my people, ruthless ownership of my time, and a bigger focus on paid growth so my sales don’t move at an organic crawl.
In this episode, you’ll hear:
- The past “strength” stories — from sleeping in hostels + rough shoots to the identity shift happening now
- Why I’m actively choosing to use AI less for my content — and what I’m reclaiming instead
- The obsession I’m leaning into: talking to real humans (ICA calls) and letting that shape everything
- The machine I’m building in 2026 — Trust Shift trainings, ads, and a faster path to scale
Links mentioned:
- Sign up for The Trust Shift: http://brandmagnetic.com/theshift
- Say hi on Instagram: @brandmagnetic
Grab my Ultimate Cheat Sheet For A Brand Story That Converts: https://brandmagnetic.com/cheatsheet
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