This one’s personal—and iconic.

In today’s episode, I share the wild, weird, wonderful story of how my husband’s dream car—a 1979 Pontiac Trans Am—finally made its way into our lives. But it’s not just a story about the car. It’s about the look. More specifically, the Screaming Chicken decal that lives on the hood.

It arrived today. And as we prepped to slap it on, I stumbled across the backstory—and WHOA. It’s not just a sticker. It’s a bold branding move that was laughed out of the room… until someone took it to the people.

What happens when your best idea gets rejected?

You get out of the boardroom—and take it to the gas station.

This episode is part car chat, part brand strategy, and part pep talk for anyone who's had an idea shut down too soon.

You’ll hear:

• The backstory of the flaming bird that almost didn’t happen
• How a rogue designer made the world fall in love with a decal
• Why the best “market research” might be a drive-through
• What this all has to do with standing out, making bold moves, and building Work Fame

And yes—I plan on taking our Trans Am out for a spin. Because sometimes you don’t need another pitch deck—you just need to be seen.

*New* You're invited to join Leanne's free community, Work Fame. (https://www.workfa.me/)

Show notes for every episode at https://podcast.leannehughes.com

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