
From Struggle to Global Recognition | Karen Karenja on LinkedIn Personal BrandingIn this powerful episode of The Diary of a Budding Entrepreneur, I sit down with Karen Karenja, a LinkedIn Personal Branding Expert ranked among the Top 200 LinkedIn Creators Worldwide and Top 10 in Kenya.Karen opens up with raw honesty about her entrepreneurial journey; from struggling to make ends meet while living with her mum, to raising a young child as she tried to find her footing in business. This is not the “overnight success” story you usually hear.Beyond the vulnerability, Karen shares practical, actionable insights on how entrepreneurs, freelancers, and professionals can leverage LinkedIn to build personal brands, attract clients, and grow sustainable businesses even when starting with nothing but consistency and clarity.If you’re an entrepreneur feeling stuck, underestimated, or unsure how to show up online, this episode will encourage you and equip you.✨ In this episode, we cover: • Karen Karenja’s real entrepreneurial journey (the struggles no one sees) • How to position yourself as an authority on LinkedIn • Content strategies that actually bring clients • Common LinkedIn mistakes entrepreneurs make • How consistency can change everything📌 Whether you’re just starting out or trying to scale, this conversation will remind you that your story is your power.👉🏾 Subscribe to The Diary of a Budding Entrepreneur for real, raw conversations with entrepreneurs building in real time.💬 Comment below: What’s your biggest challenge with LinkedIn right now?👍🏾 Like & share this episode with someone who needs to hear this today.🎟️UPCOMING EVENTVISIBLE 2026 is a powerful personal branding and visibility event featuring Karen Karenja, a Top 200 LinkedIn Creator Worldwide and LinkedIn Personal Branding Expert.This event is for entrepreneurs, professionals, and creatives ready to position themselves clearly, amplify their visibility, and step confidently into 2026.📅 13th December 2025⏰ 10AM – 3PM📍 Lava Latte, Statehouse Rd, Nairobi💰 Early Bird: KES 1,500 | Regular: KES 2,000📲 Register via the QR code on the poster or call +254 759 123 545📲 Follow Karen Karanja on LinkedIn👩🏽💼 Host: Martha Munyeki🎙️ The Diary of a Budding Entrepreneur✨ Connect with Martha & the Triple Em Consortium:🏠 Triple Em Suites – Furnished apartments across Kenya for work or leisure📍 Instagram: @tripleem_suites📱 TikTok: @tripleemsuites💼 Insurance Banter KE – Making insurance simple, smart, and relatable📍 Instagram: @insurance_banter.ke📱 TikTok: @insurance.banter.ke📞 For collaborations or any inquiries, reach me directly at +254 700 303 906 or buddingentrepreneurdiary@gmail.com