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Hacks and Hobbies with Junaid Ahmed

Hacks and Hobbies with Junaid Ahmed

Style Strategist on Using Story, Color & Three Truths to Show Up with Unshakable Confidence

May 27, 2026 · 15 min · 7 segments

You don’t need perfect to be magnetic — you need one story, one palette, and the courage to practice. In this intimate, practical conversation, Elaine Johnston — a storytelling and style strategist…

You don’t need perfect to be magnetic — you need one story, one palette, and the courage to practice. In this intimate, practical conversation, Elaine Johnston — a storytelling and style strategist — walks Junaid through a simple, repeatable framework for turning the mess of self-doubt into a confident, memorable public presence. This episode is part how-to, part therapy: the kind of tactical coaching that changes what you say, how you look, and how you feel when you hit record. Elaine strips brand-building down to essentials: practice relentlessly, pick three guiding values, and anchor your visu...

You don’t need perfect to be magnetic — you need one story, one palette, and the courage to practice. In this intimate, practical conversation, Elaine Johnston — a storytelling and style strategist…

Speakers: Junaid AhmedHostElaine JohnstonGuest

Show signals: SuitabilitySafeBiasNot politicalAudience≈1k followers

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Welcome Back with Elaine Johnston0:00 – 0:50

J

Junaid AhmedHost

0:00

Thank you for tuning in to Hacks and Hobbies with your host, Junaid.

J

Junaid AhmedHost

0:04

We're visited by our amazing guests coming from all walks of life who want to learn their story, their struggles, and their journey on how they got to where they are today.

J

Junaid AhmedHost

0:16

So stick around.

J

Junaid AhmedHost

0:18

Welcome back to Hacks and Hobbies in part one with Elaine Johnston.

J

Junaid AhmedHost

0:23

She shared her journey into storytelling and strategy.

J

Junaid AhmedHost

0:27

Now in part two, we're getting practical.

J

Junaid AhmedHost

0:30

How you can apply her frameworks to show what confidence, clarity, and creativity in your brand and everyday life.

J

Junaid AhmedHost

0:41

Elaine, welcome back to the show.

J

Junaid AhmedHost

0:44

I'm so excited to have this conversation again with you.

Elaine JohnstonGuest

0:48

Yes, me too.

Elaine JohnstonGuest

0:48

I'm ready to take a deep dive.

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The BeatlesMusic GroupRock band
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LinkedInSoftware ApplicationSocial networking service
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Seth GodinPersonAmerican author
50%2 mentions
YouTubeWebsiteVideo sharing company
30%2 mentions
InstagramSoftware ApplicationSocial networking service
10%2 mentions

Confidence BuildingMedia > Personal Development
Public SpeakingMedia > Personal Development > Confidence Building
StorytellingMedia > Personal Development > Confidence Building > Public Speaking
Style StrategyFashion > Personal Branding
Color PsychologyFashion > Personal Branding > Style Strategy
Wardrobe ManagementFashion > Personal Branding > Style Strategy > Color Psychology
Practice TechniquesLifestyle > Self-Improvement
Skill DevelopmentLifestyle > Self-Improvement > Practice Techniques
Creative ExpressionLifestyle > Self-Improvement > Practice Techniques > Skill Development
Connection BuildingSociety > Communication > Interpersonal Skills
Community EngagementSociety > Communication > Interpersonal Skills > Connection Building
Society
Lifestyle
MarketingBusiness
Audience EngagementBusiness > Marketing > Brand Strategy
Self-ImprovementLifestyle
CommunicationSociety
Brand StrategyBusiness > Marketing
Personal BrandingFashion
Interpersonal SkillsSociety > Communication
Content CreationBusiness > Marketing > Brand Strategy > Audience Engagement
Fashion
Business
Media
Personal DevelopmentMedia

Welcome Back with Elaine Johnston0:00 – 0:50

J

Junaid AhmedHost

0:00

Thank you for tuning in to Hacks and Hobbies with your host, Junaid.

J

Junaid AhmedHost

0:04

We're visited by our amazing guests coming from all walks of life who want to learn their story, their struggles, and their journey on how they got to where they are today.

J

Junaid AhmedHost

0:16

So stick around.

J

Junaid AhmedHost

0:18

Welcome back to Hacks and Hobbies in part one with Elaine Johnston.

J

Junaid AhmedHost

0:23

She shared her journey into storytelling and strategy.

J

Junaid AhmedHost

0:27

Now in part two, we're getting practical.

J

Junaid AhmedHost

0:30

How you can apply her frameworks to show what confidence, clarity, and creativity in your brand and everyday life.

J

Junaid AhmedHost

0:41

Elaine, welcome back to the show.

J

Junaid AhmedHost

0:44

I'm so excited to have this conversation again with you.

Elaine JohnstonGuest

0:48

Yes, me too.

Elaine JohnstonGuest

0:48

I'm ready to take a deep dive.