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amanda and i met in a cozy corner of the internet in 2023 in an online community of personal brand builders, marketers, & newsletter girlies.
within minutes of chatting, i knew she was my kind of person. thoughtful. a little spicy. sharp as a tack. sweet as a timtam. the kind of strategist who wonβt just ask what your brand looks like, but what it believes. plus sheβd spent years living in sydney, australia (aka my favorite city), so obviously she passed the vibe check right away.
she has that uncanny ability to name the thing youβve been trying to articulate about your brand but couldnβt quite get to.
iβve decided sheβs a human highlighter for the stuff that actually matters.
this weekβs interview is for anyone asking deeper questions about brand. not just what it looks like, but what it feels like, and how to translate that feeling into physical space.
because when a retail brand is done right, itβs not just a store.
itβs a worldview.
in todayβs letter, you'll learn:
β what βbrand-forwardβ really means (hint: itβs not just nice fonts)
β how retail stores become gathering spaces, not just sales channels
β low-budget ways to build a brand that feels expansive
β why emotional resonance might be your most important metric
bts q&a: amanda gordon
Hi! Iβm Amanda. I help founder-led brands turn belief into brandβso people buy in, not just buy. Iβm most energized when helping brands grow in ways that feel bold, values-led, and sustainable. Iβve spent 15+ years turning chaos into clarity inside fintechs, cultural institutions, and globally awarded brand studios. My work sits at the intersection of brand, business, and beliefβand Iβm lucky to spend my days helping founders turn what's in their heads into brands the world can actually rally around.Β Itβs strategy with a pulse. Storytelling with a backbone. And marketing that doesnβt just sell, but sticks.
Q2:Β what's your definition of a "brand-forward" retailer & which brands do you think exemplify this approach today?
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