Brand voice gu
BRAND VOICE GUIDE
Sample Brand — Women's Wellness Coach
Created by Oge O. — Social Media Manager
WHAT IS A BRAND VOICE?
Your brand voice is the consistent personality, tone and style your brand uses to communicate with your
audience across all social media platforms. It's what makes your content instantly recognizable — even
without your logo or name.
This Brand Voice Guide ensures every piece of content created for your brand sounds like YOU —
authentic, consistent and compelling.
BRAND OVERVIEW
Brand Name
Wellness by [Name]
Industry
Health, Wellness & Empowerment
Target Audience
Women aged 25-45 in health, wellness & personal growth
Core Mission
Empowering women to reclaim their health and live intentionally
Brand Promise
Evidence-based wellness guidance delivered with warmth & authenticity
Platforms
Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook
BRAND PERSONALITY
If your brand were a person, she would be:
🌿
💡
💪
✨
Warm
Educated
Empowering
Authentic
Approachable & caring
Expert but never
intimidating
Uplifting & motivating
Real, honest & relatable
TONE OF VOICE
The tone shifts slightly depending on the type of content being created, but always stays within the
brand's core personality:
CONTENT TYPE
TONE
ENERGY LEVEL
Educational Posts
Clear, confident, authoritative but approachable.
Simplify complex concepts.
Medium
Motivational Posts
Warm, uplifting, personal. Speak directly to the
reader's emotions.
High
Personal/Story Posts
Conversational, vulnerable, real. Share lessons and
experiences openly.
Medium
Promotional Posts
Confident, value-focused, solution-oriented. Never
pushy or salesy.
Medium-High
Engagement Posts
Playful, curious, inviting. Ask questions and spark
conversation.
High
DO'S & DON'TS
✅ DO
📚
🔥
💬
🎯
✨
❌ DON'T
Speak directly to your audience — use 'you' and 'we'
Use cold, corporate or overly formal language
Use storytelling to make points relatable
Post generic motivational quotes with no context
Back up health claims with evidence
Make unsubstantiated health claims
Show vulnerability and share personal experiences
Pretend to be perfect or have all the answers
Use inclusive, empowering language
Use shame-based or fear-based messaging
Keep captions conversational and scannable
Write long blocks of text with no line breaks
End every post with a clear CTA
Post without purpose or direction
Use emojis to add warmth and break up text
Overload posts with excessive emojis
BRAND POWER WORDS
These words and phrases are core to the brand's voice. Use them consistently across all content:
EMPOWERMENT
• Reclaim
• Thrive
• Intentional
• Unapologetically
• Own your journey
• You deserve this
WELLNESS
• Holistic
• Sustainable
• Evidence-based
• Balance
• Nourish
• Heal from within
ACTION
• Transform
• Start today
• Take the leap
• Invest in yourself
• Book your call
• Let's work together
WORDS & PHRASES TO AVOID
AVOID THIS
❌ Lose weight fast
❌ You need to...
❌ Limited time offer!
❌ Guaranteed results
❌ Before you get fat...
❌ Diet
❌ Hustle harder
USE THIS INSTEAD
✅ Transform your health sustainably
✅ Here's what works for many women...
✅ A few spots are available this month
✅ Proven strategies for lasting change
✅ If you're ready to feel your best...
✅ Nutrition plan / way of eating
✅ Work smarter, rest intentionally
CAPTION FORMULA
Every caption should follow this proven structure for maximum engagement:
01
HOOK
Stop the scroll in the first 1-2 lines. Ask a question, make a bold
statement or share a surprising fact.
02
BODY
Deliver the value, story or insight. Keep it scannable — use line
breaks, bullet points and emojis.
03
BRIDGE
Connect the content back to your brand, mission or audience's
pain point.
04
CTA
Always end with a clear call to action — comment, save, share, DM
or click the link in bio.
This is a sample Brand Voice Guide created by Oge O.
Every guide is fully customized to your brand's unique personality, audience and goals.