Ep 36: The Power of a Compelling Brand Voice with Yessy Downs of Oxford Comma Co.

EPISODE 36

The Power of a Compelling Brand Voice with Yessy Downs of Oxford Comma Co.

 
 
 

Oxford Comma Collective knows how to build a scroll-stopping and dialed-in voice and aesthetic that has been a favorite of mine on Instagram for years. La Jefa of Oxford Comma Co., Yessy Downs shares:

Before you have a single logo or image, you need to understand who your brand is.
— Yessy Downs

I adore these photos. Meet the team at Oxford Comma Collective.

  • What's the difference between Brand Voice vs Tone vs Brand Messaging

  • How to stop mirroring everyone else's content and messaging, and find your own voice online 

  • Why you should create a Brand Voice ASAP and how much easier it is to write copy, emails, or any messaging when your voice is dialed-in 

  • The power of community and how to build an online community even if you're an introvert 

  • The need to end the silos of solopreneurs and other changemakers 

  • How to reach a younger audience for your nonprofit or social impact business -- and the importance to understanding your audience 

  • Handling criticism and dealing with perfectionism

About Yessy Downs & Oxford Comma Collective

Yessy Downs is the creative director of the Oxford Comma Collective–a Latinx-owned copywriting studio that is reshaping and decolonizing the way brands communicate and show up in the world. With a personal client roster that includes Uber, Dunkin’, Burger King, and Samsung, Yessy’s passion is to uplift marginalized communities and inspire them to build authentic, for-the-culture brands.

https://www.oxfordcomma.co/ 

Get rid of the fear that you’re going to piss someone off.
— Yessy Downs

Steal my Prospect List! Lead Gen just got a lot easier!

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You Get To Have Purpose And Profit. I’ll Show You How.