The Brilliant Brand Podcast

The Brilliant Brand Podcast

The Brilliant Brand Podcast gives ambitious business leaders and marketers everything they need to take inspired action for radical brand growth. Part explorer, part scientist, and part visionary, award-winning Creative Director & CEO Sonia Chopra guides you through the journey of strategic branding from purpose to profit – by focusing on brains before beauty.

Episodes

July 10, 2025 18 mins

What role do emotions really play in branding?

In this episode of The Brilliant Brand Podcast, we're diving into the power of emotional resonance—how it influences buyer behavior, drives loyalty, and can even override logic (just ask Coke and Pepsi).

You’ll learn:

🧠 The surprising science behind Coke’s dominance over Pepsi

🔥 Why emotional branding often beats logical selling 

💡 4 practical ways to weave emotion into your brandin...

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You hear me say "magnetic brand" all the time.

But what does that really mean?

In this episode of The Brilliant Brand Podcast, I’m breaking down what makes a brand truly magnetic—and how you can become one.

A magnetic brand doesn’t try to please everyone. 

It pulls in the right people with clarity, purpose, and bold positioning. Just as importantly, it repels the ones who aren’t a fit.

You’ll learn:

🧲 The 6 key traits of magnetic ...

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You cannot build a brilliant brand on guesswork. And yet, so many people try. 

In this episode of The Brilliant Brand Podcast, we’re digging into one of the most overlooked tools in branding: customer interviews.

I’ll start with a story from my kitchen table (yes, it involves kids and dinner), and then we’ll connect the dots between real feedback and powerful messaging.

You’ll learn:

✅ Why assuming things about people weakens your ...

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What do you stand for and believe in? In this episode of The Brilliant Brand Podcast, we dive into crafting a brand purpose statement that actually means something. 

You’ll learn two simple, plug-and-play formulas to articulate your purpose with clarity and confidence, plus hear real-world examples—including how one big-name brand has successfully carried the torch of its Founder. 

If you’ve been struggling to put your brand’s deep...

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We’re continuing our journey into the heart of brand purpose—and things get deep (in a good way). If you’ve ever struggled to clearly define why your brand exists beyond making money, this is the conversation you’ve been waiting for.

We explore how your brand purpose acts like a lens—helping you see both the big picture and the tiny details that matter most when building a magnetic business. I also walk you through Simon Sinek’s Go...

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March 8, 2025 15 mins

Ever wonder what makes certain brands truly stand out? The ones that go beyond just selling a product or service?

In this episode of The Brilliant Brand Podcast, I’m diving into the core elements of brand purpose—the foundation behind your business, beyond just making money.

This isn’t about lofty ideals. 

It’s about getting clear on why your brand exists, what it stands for, and how it connects with the right people.

I’ll show you...

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February 20, 2025 18 mins

This is the premiere of The Brilliant Brand Podcast! 🥳

I’ve wanted to do this for over 5 years now, and it’s finally come together. 🙌🏽

In this episode, you’ll learn what it means to be a Brilliant Brand.

I’ll break down the exact thought process we use at FreshSparks to help businesses like yours stand out, attract the right people, and GROW.

There are 7 essential pillars required for building a strategic, meaningful, and magnet...

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