A personal brand is the way an individual presents themselves publicly - the combination of their expertise, personality, values, and aesthetic that makes them recognisable and distinct online. On social media, personal branding involves consistently showing up in a way that reinforces who you are and what you stand for across posts, bio, visual style, and the topics you engage with.
Strong personal brands attract followers, opportunities, and trust. For freelancers, founders, executives, and creators, investing in a personal brand can open doors that a company brand alone cannot - because people connect with people more readily than with logos.