Former Disney Channel Actor on Authenticity in Storytelling and Brand Building

About this episode

Will Greenblatt discusses the importance of authenticity in branding and storytelling, drawing from his experiences as a former child actor and entrepreneur.

Welcome back to Branded: your comprehensive guide to creative branding. In this episode, we're excited to welcome Will Greenblatt, a recovering child actor from Disney Channel turned entrepreneur, public speaking coach, and creative powerhouse. Starting his acting journey at just seven years old, Will has leveraged his experiences in acting, teaching, and entrepreneurship to co-found the OutLoud Speaker School, focusing on enhancing public speaking skills for executives and entrepreneurs. Today, we dive into Will's fascinating journey from the world of acting to the realm of branding and teaching. We explore the duality of personas, authenticity in branding, and the significance of storytelling in building meaningful connections. Both Larry and Sara engage in profound discussions with Will about the challenges of maintaining personal authenticity while nurturing a public persona, whether it be as the "Red Hat Guy" or a former child actor. Personas vs. Authenticity: Will discusses the importance of moving from performance-based personas to true authenticity. By embracing one’s true self beyond the act, he found a way to connect better with audiences while maintaining his own peace…

People in this episode

Hosts: Larry Roberts, Sara Lohse

Guest: Will Greenblatt

Topics covered

• authenticity
• storytelling
• branding
• public speaking
• entrepreneurship
• personal development

Keywords

• authenticity
• storytelling
• branding
• public speaking
• entrepreneurship
• personal growth
• child actor

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: OutLoud Speaker School, Disney Channel

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