Meet Jane. Jane seems plain. But oh, don’t let that fool your brain.
Every day… Jane’s routines are the same. And the most interesting thing? She’s bean-obsessed — no shame.
“How boring,” you think, “Just beans all day?”
(As water from the sink drips in a rhythmic display.)
But Jane isn’t as simple as she may appear,
Our bean-loving friend has dreams — oh dear!
She enjoys her beans at every meal, Although they make her gassy — quite the ordeal.
But oh Jane, we don’t mind a bit, You silly lassie — your charm’s a hit.
When Jane thinks of beans, she beams with pride, For beans are versatile — baked, boiled, or fried. She loves her beans so gosh darn much, She even carries them inside her clutch.
To Jane, beans are the greatest treasure…(Just then, she thought of something clever.)
“What if I shared my love of beans far and wide? Maybe I’ll write my secret stew recipe inside!”
Soon Jane began to spread her bean craze, Posting bean tips and tricks in endless ways.
She shared her bean heart out, day and night, Until she became a bean celeb — what a delight!
Bean art, bean purses, and jewelry galore, Jane’s bean obsession made people adore!
She even launched a bean-themed shirt craze, And you thought Jane was stuck in her ways.
Turns out Jane was far from bland — She proved you wrong and built a brand.
So if you’ve got a quirky dream in sight…Be more like Jane — let your beans shine bright!
Be Like Jane: Turning Quirky Ideas into Brilliant Brands
A few years back, while working with my Aunt Tiffany, I found myself trying to explain how brand building really works. Somewhere in the middle of brainstorming, we landed on the story of Jane — a seemingly plain character with a deep love for beans. By the end of that day, we weren’t just building a story; we were rolling in tears of laughter.
Fast forward to today, and I’m excited to share Jane’s journey with you — brought to life using AI.
I used ElevenLabs to create the voiceover and ChatGPT to generate the whimsical visuals you’ll see. The original story? Well, that came from a day of creative chaos with my Aunt Tiffany. Sharing this now is a reminder that storytelling is powerful — and with AI, the impact can be even greater.
Sure, the voiceover can be adjusted, and the visuals could be more refined, but that’s not the point. The point is this: AI made it easier than ever to bring my quirky, heartfelt idea to life. It’s still my creativity — AI just helped me amplify it.
How to Be More Like Jane (and Build a Memorable Brand)
Jane turned her love of beans into a full-blown movement. Here’s how you can channel that same magic into your own branding efforts:
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Embrace Your Obsessions: Jane’s love of beans wasn’t logical — but it was authentic. Take that odd passion you have and find creative ways to showcase it in your business. People connect with real, relatable stories.
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Find the Fun in the Mundane: Jane turned beans — yes, beans — into a personal brand. Don’t underestimate the power of humor, quirkiness, or embracing what makes you unique. The ‘boring’ stuff might just be your brand’s goldmine.
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Share Relentlessly: Jane became a bean-celeb because she wasn’t afraid to put herself out there. Whether through social media, email, or even wild ideas like bean-themed t-shirts, consistent storytelling is key. Don’t be afraid to shout your story from the rooftops.
The truth is, great branding isn’t about being perfect — it’s about being memorable. Jane’s story proves that sometimes the most unexpected ideas are the ones that leave the biggest impact.
So go ahead, be a little outrageous, a little quirky, and a lot like Jane. The world just might fall in love with your version of ‘beans.’
Starr Hall
Publicist