Brand Building: Living The Whole Picture with Jama Pantel
Brand Building: Living the Whole Picture is the go-to podcast for ambitious women ready to elevate their visibility, build authentic confidence, and become the face of their brand.
Hosted by luxury portrait photographer, author, educator, and former influencer Jama Pantel, this podcast delivers actionable strategies on personal branding, photography, and business growth—so you can step into the spotlight with clarity and purpose.
If you've ever felt unseen in your industry, struggled with confidence on camera, or hesitated to show up boldly, this is your roadmap to build a powerful presence that gets you noticed and respected.
Join Jama as she helps you build a brand that stands out, master your presence in photos and video, and turn your expertise into a magnetic business.
It’s time to stop playing small and start showing up like the leader you were meant to be.
Episodes
47 episodes
When What Used to Work Stops Working
Episode Description:Have you ever found yourself wondering why the things that used to light you up suddenly feel heavy? In this episode, Jama opens up about her own season of shift, that uncomfortable but necessary space...
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Season 1
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Episode 46
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4:13
Self-Care and Sustainable Brand Building: Why Slowing Down Is Strategic
Why Slowing Down Is Strategic: Self-Care and Sustainable Brand BuildingDescription:If you’ve ever felt guilty for taking a break, even when you know you need one, this episode is for you. After a much-needed va...
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Season 1
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Episode 45
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4:13
Quick Check-In: I'm on a Break This Week
Hey y’all, it’s your podcast bestie, Jama. I'm just popping in for a quick check-in.I’m actually on vacation this week, and instead of pushing out a new episode just to stay on schedule, I decided to take a little breather.I’ll be...
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Season 1
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Episode 44
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0:46
Why Being Overqualified Still Makes You Feel Invisible
Episode Summary:You’ve got the experience, the credentials, and the track record.So why do you still feel invisible?In this episode, Jama dives into the emotional weight of being overqualified but overlooked—especially ...
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Season 1
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Episode 43
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4:00
Why You Don’t Feel Confident, Even When You Look the Part
Episode Summary:You’ve got the professional photos. The perfect outfit. The polished brand.But inside? You’re still second-guessing everything.In this episode, Jama shares the real reason why so many women still don...
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Season 1
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Episode 42
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3:48
Love, Loss and Learning : Reflections on the World Events
Some moments change us forever. Standing beneath the Twin Towers as a college student in 1999, I couldn't have imagined how those buildings would come to symbolize both our national trauma and our capacity for unity just two years later. <...
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Season 1
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Episode 41
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5:58
You Were Never Too Much. You Were in the Wrong Room.
Episode Summary:If you’ve ever been told you’re too loud, too confident, too ambitious, or just too much, this episode is for you.Jama shares a powerful message about what it really means to take up space in a worl...
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Season 1
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Episode 40
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4:12
The Hidden Burden of Being ‘The Strong One'
Episode Summary:You’ve always been the one who holds it all together. The one others lean on. The one who doesn’t break.But what happens when being strong becomes the reason you feel invisible?In this powerf...
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Season 1
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Episode 39
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4:20
You’re Not Bragging. You’re Just Used to Playing Small.
You know you're supposed to be building your brand, but every time you talk about yourself it feels a little off. You’re not trying to be flashy. You just want people to understand what you do. So why does promoting yourself feel more like brag...
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Season 1
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Episode 38
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3:59
You’re Not Scared to Show Up. You’re Tired of Being Let Down.
You’re Not Scared to Show Up. You’re Tired of Being Let Down.Episode Summary:We always hear “you’re just afraid to be seen,” but what if that’s not the full story? In this short and powerful episode, Jama shares why disa...
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Season 1
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Episode 37
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4:21
You’re Not Invisible. You’re Just Hiding the Best Parts of You.
You’re Not Invisible. You’re Just Hiding the Best Parts of You.Description:Wondering why you're not getting noticed online—even though you're doing all the right things? Learn what’s really missing in your brand stra...
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Season 1
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Episode 36
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4:04
You’re Not for Everyone. That’s the Whole Point.
Title: You’re Not for Everyone. That’s the Whole Point.Episode Summary: You don't need a bigger audience. You need the right one. In this episode, Jama unpacks how trying to reach everyone can actually water down y...
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Season 1
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Episode 35
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4:36
Your Strategy Isn’t the Problem. It’s That No One Knows Who You Are.
Your Strategy Isn’t the Problem. It’s That No One Knows Who You Are.Episode Summary:You’ve followed the content plan. You’ve batched the posts. You’ve even nailed the color palette. So why does your brand still feel ...
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Season 1
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Episode 34
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4:37
You Know You’re the Brand… Now What?
You Know You’re the Brand… Now What?Episode Summary:So… you finally know you’re the face of your brand. That’s a powerful shift. But now what?In this episode, Jama Pantel breaks down the moment every personal ...
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Season 1
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Episode 33
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3:30
How to Feel Confident Posting Photos of Yourself (Even the One You're Afraid to Share)
How to Feel Confident Posting Photos of Yourself (Even the One You're Afraid to Share)Episode Summary:Ever stared at a photo of yourself and thought, “I love this… but I could never post it”?You’re not alone—and ...
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Season 1
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Episode 32
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3:40
How to Get Back on Track When You’ve Lost Momentum
Episode Summary:In this episode of Brand Building: Living the Whole Picture, Jama Pantel speaks directly to those of us who’ve lost momentum—and aren’t sure how to get it back.Whether you’ve stepped away because of...
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Season 1
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Episode 31
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4:29
You’ve Been Networking Your Whole Life (Even If You Didn’t Realize It)
Episode Summary:In this heartfelt episode, Jama Pantel unpacks what networking really is—and it’s not business cards and awkward small talk. From her kindergarten best friend cheering her on to the unexpected outpouring o...
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Season 1
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Episode 30
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4:12
What to Share When You Don’t Know What to Say
Episode Description:Ever sit down to post or record something and feel completely blank? You’re not alone. In this episode of You’re the Brand. Now What?, I’m talking about what to share when you feel stuck—and how to sho...
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Season 1
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Episode 29
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4:08
Stop Waiting to Feel Ready
Episode Description:If you've been holding back from launching something, showing up on camera, or finally putting yourself out there, this episode is your sign. You're not actually waiting for the right moment—you're waiting to f...
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Season 1
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Episode 28
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4:08
Feeling Behind in Life? Why You're Building Something Real Instead.
Episode Description:Ever feel like you’re late to your own life? Like you should have figured it all out by now? In this episode of Living the Whole Picture, I’m getting real about that heavy feeling of falling behind—and...
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Season 1
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Episode 27
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4:34
Why You Feel So Vulnerable in Photos (and How to Take Back Your Confidence)
Episode SummaryEver looked at a photo of yourself and felt that sinking feeling—“That doesn’t even look like me”? Or worse, felt a wave of judgment that had nothing to do with how you look—and everything to do with how yo...
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Season 1
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Episode 26
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3:27
How to Feel Confident in Vacation Photos (Without Overthinking It)
Episode SummaryHey y’all—it’s your podcast bestie Jama! I’m currently on vacation soaking up the Arizona sun, but I couldn’t leave without sharing a few quick tips that might just change how you see yourself in photos.We al...
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Season 1
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Episode 25
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2:49
What to Do When You’re Second-Guessing Everything
Episode SummaryHave you ever found yourself questioning every move you make?In this raw, unscripted episode, Jama opens up about a late-night spiral of self-doubt, the kind that sneaks in even when everything on the outside lo...
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Season 1
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Episode 24
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2:55
Oldest Daughter Syndrome: Breaking Free from "the Strong One" Role
If you've always been the strong one, the responsible one, the one who held it all together—this episode is for you.Jama opens up about a term that finally put her life into words: Oldest Daughter Syndrome. It’s not a medical diag...
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Season 1
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Episode 23
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5:34
What to Do When You Feel Invisible or Unseen
Have you ever felt like you’re showing up, doing everything right—and still, no one really sees you? If you’ve been in a season where your effort feels unnoticed or your energy is low, this episode is here to remind you: you are not ...
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Season 1
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Episode 22
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3:29