What you'll learn in Own Your Message

Own Your Message is a highly personalized small group incubator that helps you activate the power of storytelling and human design to:

✔ Clarify your brand into a unique, differentiated message

✔ Craft an elevator pitch that captivates your ideal people

✔ Crystallize your thought leadership ideas that set you apart as a go-to expert in your industry

✔ Infuse storytelling into your website to build an instant connection with your audience

✔ Create a lean, high-impact marketing roadmap that helps you scale on your terms.

We meet virtually so you can learn from anywhere. No travel required.

The program plus bonuses is valued at $8,347, but you can join for only $3,497 if you pay in full OR (12) payments of $299/month. 

In the group version of Own Your Message with Stephanie you get:

✔ 16 weeks of guided step-by-step coaching, “Hot Seats” for personalized feedback, (4) message makeover group sessions, course workbook of time-saving playsheets, prompts, and templates ($5,100 value)

✔ Free pass to the Alignment Advantage event series for training with (4) experts ($1,500 value). You'll get access to recordings or live sessions depending on your time of enrollment. Enroll by October 25th to attend all sessions live.

✔ 1:1 Polishing Session w/Stephanie to turn your brand platform into a final, real-world ready foundation for all your marketing and publicity activities ($250 value)

✔ Lifetime Access to Own Your Message Online Video Course to use anytime you pivot your business, or looking to refresh your core brand message ($997 value)

Own Your Message is for heart-centered business owners, consultants, coaches, thought leaders and creatives who are passionate about making a bigger impact in the world, but struggle with promoting themselves.

It’s also for evolving businesses owners who want clarity, authentic brand presence, and a core narrative that helps them naturally stand out and get known as a go-to authority in their "new" world. 

It also requires a commitment of your time and energy to get the most out of the program. 

You're a good fit for the group if: 

• You can dedicate 4 hours/week for 12 weeks to develop your standout brand story

• You're a business owner or thought leader who thrives in small group settings -- both giving and receiving feedback from fellow members

• You’re willing to be vulnerable in a safe setting and practice confidentiality

Own Your Message program isn’t the best fit for you if you’re seeking a 1:1 business coach or marketing tactics like marketing funnels, email marketing, generate leads, or growing your business on Instagram. It also doesn’t teach fundraising or PR strategies or tactics. 

It’s not the right fit if you’re looking to market your offerings to fellow students. To create a mutually supportive community, we have a strict solicitation-free environment. 

This program isn’t right for you if you want to learn by watching without taking action or seeking independent study. Transformation happens when you engage with the material, and commit to focused, consistent effort over time. Reaching out for extra support and feedback in the private Facebook Group also helps you test and validate your messages and stories with an audience before you take it to your business. 

Finally, Own Your Message isn’t the right program for people seeking a “get rich quick” or cookie cutter program for marketing. It’s a program where you mine hidden gems that showcase your brilliance, and develop a platform of loyal and devoted fans and supporters over time.

Own Your Message focuses on developing your core brand story and message that you become known for, and a bank of stories you can use in marketing content, signature talks, media pitches and more.

It does provide you with a base of unique messages you can develop further into marketing campaigns, blog posts, and other content for your business.

It gives you the story hooks that will grab media attention, but not teach you the ins and outs of pitching to media outlets. 

It doesn’t teach specific marketing strategies or tactics like marketing funnels, email marketing, or growing your business on Instagram. 

Plan to take 16 weeks to complete Own Your Message Academy. We recommend reserving between 4-6 hours per week to watch the training, do the assignments and engage with Stephanie and your cohort in weekly classes. 

The more focus and dedication you put into Own Your Message, the more you’ll get out of it.

Other factors that affect how much time you’ll need to complete include:

• Level of clarity you have of your business mission and goals

• How quickly you make decisions

• Your comfort level with marketing and self-exploration work

• Your comfort level with online learning programs

• Whether you participate in the comments and conversations in the Own Your Message Facebook community (recommended, but optional)

There’s no fast or guaranteed results. This program is a deep, crystallizing experience to build a business and a message that matters. Like entrepreneurship, it’s not a straightforward process, sometimes fast, sometimes slow, sometimes directions shift with new insights. Whatever the pace you choose to go at, the clarity you gain will build deeper alignment in your business which can help you save time, effort and money in the long run.

Storytelling has become a buzzword in business for the last few years, but Own Your Message is the only program that helps you develop a personal brand from the inside out – integrating unique aspects of your identity, personal and professional experiences to create a story that aligns to your mission and that no one else in the world can claim.

Own Your Message is the first of its kind that builds your brand using storytelling and human design. I teach you a framework of techniques pulled from journalism, filmmaking and marketing – and applied to business. It’s purpose-driven, action-oriented, and transformational.

Yes! You get feedback every step of the way. Unlike other group programs, you will get direct feedback from Stephanie throughout the process and to finalize your brand story at the end. If you complete weekly assignments, you’ll have a real-world ready message to infuse into your marketing and publicity at the end of 12 weeks. 

First, you can request quick feedback from Stephanie and fellow cohort members in breakout groups during your 12 weeks together in the Academy.

You may also ask peers for feedback in the Facebook Group at any time you'd like of your work in progress.

All group students also receive a final 1:1 feedback session with Stephanie to polish your brand story to share with the world.

Own Your Message is a fit for the entrepreneur, creative or changemaker seeking to develop a  unique message or idea you want to spread in the world. No formal marketing experience is needed. 

If you have prior marketing experience, prepare to be challenged to complement your strategic know-how with intuitive practices to get to a brand that delights you and your customers.

The great news is that once you have your unique message, you can tap your marketing knowledge to create high-impact content that grows your influence and business even faster.

You're not alone and there is a better way. I was extremely uncomfortable putting myself out there too -- which is why I created this course. This course was designed for anyone else who's been shy about promoting their brilliance for a variety of reasons.

If you’re called to make a much bigger difference in the world, it’s your responsibility to build mastery at storytelling and marketing. The world won’t get better unless they know you exist. Own Your Message teaches you how to put your message out there in a way that’s authentic and powerful, not salesy. Your marketing can become a powerful channel for connection, community, and transformation.

You get lifetime access along with future updates and enhancements. 

Oh no, we don't want that. We offer a 30-day "do the work" guarantee. If after showing up for the first 4 classes and doing the homework, you decide this isn't a fit for you, we'll offer you a refund. 

If you no longer feel that Own Your Message is right for you, email us at support@stephaniezhong.com

Own Your Message is an online course accelerator program that helps you:

✔ Clarify your unique brand story

✔ Craft a pitch that captivates your ideal people

✔ Create a manifesto that sets you apart as a go-to expert in your industry

✔ Infuse storytelling into your website to build an instant connection with your audience

✔ Create a lean, high-impact marketing/PR action plan to reach your dream audience

Online – you can learn from anywhere. No travel required.

The program plus bonuses is valued at $7,159, but you can join for just $2,997 when you pay in full OR (6) payments of $525/month. 

The group program offers an intimate small group learning experience with Stephanie:

✔ 12 weeks of guided step-by-step coaching, “Hot Seats” for personalized feedback, course workbook of time-saving playsheets, prompts, and templates ($5,000 value)

✔ 1:1 Polishing Session w/Stephanie to turn your brand platform into a final, real-world ready foundation for all your marketing and publicity activities ($250 value)

✔ Lifetime Access to Own Your Message Online Video Course to use anytime you pivot your business, or looking to refresh your core brand message ($997 value)

Own Your Message is for aspiring and seasoned business owners, thought leaders and creatives who are passionate about making a big impact in the world through their work. 

It’s for committed beginners and evolving businesses who want clarity, authentic brand presence, and a core narrative that helps them naturally stand out and get known as a go-to authority in their field. 

The experience is designed to help you crystallize your mission and differentiate your brand story to attract your ideal audience, build trust, and market your offerings more effectively. 

It’s a fit for you if:

• You can dedicate 4 hours/week for 12 weeks to develop your standout brand story

• You enjoy learning and receiving feedback in small group settings

• You’re interested in developing a personal brand story and willing to be vulnerable in a safe setting

Own Your Message program isn’t the best fit for you if you’re seeking a 1:1 business coach or specific marketing strategies and tactics like marketing funnels, email marketing, generate leads, or growing your business on Instagram. It also doesn’t teach fundraising or PR strategies or tactics. 

It’s not the right fit if you’re looking to market your offerings to fellow students. To create a mutually supportive community, we have a strict pitch-free, solicitation-free environment. 

This program isn’t right for you if you want to learn by watching without taking action or seeking independent study. Transformation happens when you engage with the material, and commit to focused, consistent effort over time. Reaching out for extra support and feedback in the private Facebook Group also helps you test and validate your messages and stories with an audience before you take it to your business. 

Finally, Own Your Message isn’t the right program for people seeking a “get rich quick” or cookie cutter program for marketing. It’s a program where you mine hidden gems that showcase your brilliance, and develop a platform of loyal and devoted fans and supporters over time.

Own Your Message focuses on developing your brand story and core marketing messages your audience cares about most. It doesn’t teach specific marketing strategies or tactics like marketing funnels, email marketing, or growing your business on Instagram. 

It gives you the story hooks that will grab media attention, but not teach you the ins and outs of pitching to media outlets. 

It does provide you with a base of unique messages you can develop further into marketing campaigns, blog posts, and other content for your business.

Plan to take 12 weeks to complete Own Your Message Academy. We recommend reserving between 4-6 hours per week to watch the training, do the assignments and engage with Stephanie and your cohort in weekly classes. 

The more focus and dedication you put into Own Your Message, the more you’ll get out of it.

Other factors that affect how much time you’ll need to complete include:

• Level of clarity you have of your business mission and goals

• How quickly you make decisions

• Your comfort level with marketing and self-exploration work

• Your comfort level with online learning programs

• Whether you participate in the comments and conversations in the Own Your Message Facebook community (recommended, but optional)

There’s no fast or guaranteed results. This program is a deep, crystallizing experience to build a business and a message that matters. Like entrepreneurship, it’s not a straightforward process, sometimes fast, sometimes slow, sometimes directions shift with new insights. Whatever the pace you choose to go at, the clarity you gain will build deeper alignment in your business which can help you save time, effort and money in the long run.

Storytelling has become a buzzword in business for the last few years, but Own Your Message is the only program that helps you develop a personal brand from the inside out – integrating unique aspects of your identity, personal and professional experiences to create a story that aligns to your mission and that no one else in the world can claim.

Own Your Message is the first of its kind that teaches you a framework of techniques pulled from journalism, filmmaking and marketing – and applied to business. It’s purpose-driven, action-oriented, and transformational.

Yes! Unlike other group programs, you will get direct feedback from Stephanie throughout the process and to finalize your brand story at the end. If you complete weekly assignments, you’ll have a real-world ready message to infuse into your marketing and publicity at the end of 12 weeks. 

First, you can request quick feedback from Stephanie and fellow cohort members in breakout groups during your 12 weeks together in the Academy.

You may also ask peers for feedback in the Facebook Group at any time you'd like of your work in progress.

All group students also receive a final 1:1 feedback session with Stephanie to polish your brand story to share with the world.

Own Your Message is a fit for the entrepreneur, creative or changemaker seeking to develop a  unique message or idea you want to spread in the world. No formal marketing experience is needed. 

The great news is that once you have your unique message, you can tap your marketing knowledge to create high-impact content that grows your influence and business even faster.

Stephanie will tell you that she was extremely uncomfortable putting herself out there too. This course was designed with you in mind and anyone else who's been shy about promoting their brilliance for a variety of reasons.

If you’re called to make a much bigger difference in the world, it’s your responsibility to build mastery at storytelling and marketing. The world won’t get better unless they know you exist. Own Your Message teaches you how to put your message out there in a way that’s authentic and powerful, not salesy. Your marketing can become a powerful channel for connection, community, and transformation.

You get lifetime access along with future updates and enhancements.

Oh no, we don't want that. We offer a 30-day "do the work" money back guarantee.

If you no longer feel that Own Your Message is right for you, send us an email.

We do ask that you submit completed coursework to show you gave it a go, and will ask for your feedback so we can learn and improve. Once we receive your completed coursework and feedback, you’ll get a swift and complete refund.

The deadline exists to motivate you to jump in and get started. If you don’t plan on starting right away, make sure this is the right investment for you as the refund period does have a firm deadline.