Your Voice Is Your Superpower: Why Storytelling Matters More Than Ever in Business

In today’s fast-moving digital world, the brands that break through the noise aren’t always the biggest—they’re the ones that feel the most real. If you’re building a business that reflects your values, your experiences, and your purpose, storytelling isn’t optional—it’s everything. Here's why your voice is your greatest asset.

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In a world of trends and templates, your story sets you apart.

As entrepreneurs, creatives, and visionaries, we’re often told to focus on visibility. But here’s the truth: visibility without authenticity is just noise. Your story—the real one, the one filled with highs and lows, pivots and purpose—is what makes people lean in. It’s how they connect. It’s what they remember.

When I launched my brand, I wasn’t trying to mimic anyone else. I led with my values, my roots, and my journey. That intentional storytelling built trust. It built a community. And most importantly, it built a business that felt like me.

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Storytelling builds trust—and trust builds loyalty.

People don’t just buy services, they buy alignment. They buy into you. When you share why you do what you do—why this matters, who you’re doing it for, and what you believe in—you stop selling and start leading. Your voice becomes a bridge to something deeper.

This is especially true in luxury markets, where connection, experience, and meaning hold as much value as quality.

How to tap into your story today:

  • Start with your why. What lit the spark? What keeps you going?

  • Highlight pivotal moments in your journey—yes, even the messy ones.

  • Speak to the transformation you offer your audience. Where are you guiding them?

  • Infuse your content (from your Instagram captions to your about page) with language that feels like you.

Photography by Ryan Lindsey

Let your voice lead the way.

Your voice is your superpower because no one else has your perspective, your rhythm, your rhythm, or your reason. The more you honor it, the more powerful your brand becomes—not just visually, but viscerally.


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Akeshi Akinseye

Akeshi Akinseye is the founder and CEO of Kesh Events and is the leading expert in the wedding and event industry on all things celebrations.

She is widely regarded as One of the best Wedding planners in America by Brides, Top 5 wedding vendors in the world by WEDLUXE, top wedding planner in Chicago by PartySlate and more. 

Her insights and work have been featured in national publications like Brides, PartySlate, Modern Luxury Weddings, Inside Weddings, Yahoo, ESPN, New York Times etc and she appears regularly in media outlets like ABC, The Tribune and more.

She is the author of the best-selling book, The Art of Floral And Event Design” and founder and editor of celebrations and lifestyle magazine, The Art of Celebrating. Her creativity, keen eye, attention to detail and knack for perfection is what her clients love about her. She brings the art of creativity and personalization to every single event making her the best at what she does. Akeshi honors the individual styles of her clients and she continually strives to make every experience one to remember.

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