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The internet told women to be more relatable. It was wrong.
Everyone is talking about authenticity.
Show more behind the scenes.
Be more relatable.
Open up more.
Share your struggles.
But what if the entire conversation is based on the wrong assumption?
In this episode, Ramona challenges one of the biggest marketing narratives of 2026 and explains why authenticity has quietly been confused with relatability.
She explores why AI is making genuine human connection more valuable than ever, why premium brands don't need to overshare to build trust, and why the strongest brands create anticipation instead of unlimited access.
If you've ever felt pressure to become "more relatable" even though it never felt like you, this episode will completely change the way you think about connection, branding and buying psychology.
**Inside this episode:**
- Why authenticity and relatability are not the same thing
- How AI is changing what people value in brands