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"Can I touch your hair?" 👀
Published over 1 year ago • 3 min read
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I'm human.
I really enjoy my weekends away from my laptop with a margarita in hand –– tajin on the rim, gracias.
Last weekend was just that.
I was at a bar, minding my own business, when a complete stranger leans over and asks:
"Can I touch your hair?" 👀
There was no introduction.
There was no connection.
Just... reaching. ***cue tense shoulders, hair standing up, and that fake "con los dientes pa fuera" smile.*** (psst, that's a phrase many Latin American countries use that mean along the lines of giving a fake smile...) 😬
I was fuming lookin' like this...
It felt invasive and weird, pero también (but also) — it made me think about why so much marketing feels off.
...obviamente after I recovered from this..."interaction."
Here's what I mean:
You finally carve out time to send that email. You hit publish, hoping for engagement, and then... silencio. 🦗
Hitting close to home, Reader?
The problem isn't your content quality.
It's that your message is landing like that random bar moment — unexpected and uninvited.
✨ Let me be clear: Your content can't land if your brand doesn't stand for anything.
And the data proves it:
63% of consumers choose brands based on their values
Brands with strong purpose grow 2X faster than those without
La gente doesn't just buy products anymore — they buy into what you believe.
So what actually works?
Stop trying to "grab" attention. Start building connection by:
1.Leading with your lived experiencia (your story matters more than you think)
💡Ejemplo: Replace generic examples with your own ("When I was struggling with X..." instead of "Many people struggle with X...")
2. Creating from your values (Spanglish, social justice, whatever moves your corazón)
💡Ejemplo:Audit your last 5 email/posts - do they reflect what you actually care about?
3. Speaking like you mean it (clear, human, purposeful words)
💡Ejemplo: Read your email out loud - does it sound like how you actually talk?
Your culture, your values, and your lived experiencias ARE your differentiator.
🤎
So, the "hair" guy at the bar?
They saw my hair as something to touch, not as part of who I am.
Don't let your marketing do the same thing to your audience.
P.S. I just got featured on Big Brave Business talking about exactly this — what it means to create a brand that stands for something. If you want the behind-the-scenes on mission-driven branding with some of the bravest minds in online business, listen to episode 120 here
P.P.S. Speaking of creating from your values... I'm working on something for the visionaries who are tired of copy that sounds like it was written by robots.
Think: human-first, culture-rich, and actually ethical. More soon 👀
📩 Referral Vibras
If you know a coach, creative, or agency who's looking for strategic, purpose-driven copy that converts — send them my way!
When they book, I'll send you $100 as a gracias. Just have them mention your name when they reach out!
💨 Speedy Rundown, porque andamos ocupados!💨
(We busy)
A stranger asking to touch my hair at a bar = exactly how most marketing feels: invasive and disconnected.
Your content can't land if your brand doesn't stand for anything. Data shows 63% of consumers choose brands based on values, and purpose-driven brands grow 2X faster.
Quick wins to try today:
Lived experiencia: Use your own examples instead of generic ones
Values-driven: Audit your last 5 posts - do they reflect what you care about?
Authentic voice: Read your content out loud - does it sound like you?
Your cultura and values ARE your differentiator.
Don't let your marketing treat your audience like that guy treated my hair - as something to grab instead of truly connecting with who they are.
✨ Ready to build marketing that honors both your voice AND your values? Big things coming soon for the visionaries who are tired of robot copy.
Latina Copywriter & Marketing Strategist
Specializing in active listening, thorough research, and ethics -- the trifecta that leads to making people feel empowered and excited about your offer.
Need some direction before diving into a full project? Let’s connect over a virtual cafecito.
In this 60-minute strategy session, we’ll dig into what’s working (and what’s not) with your current copy, map out your messaging priorities, and create a clear path forward that feels aligned with your valores.
You’ll walk away with specific action steps, language recommendations, and a recording to reference whenever you need that clarity boost.
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Cultural Visionaries by Mayra G. Sanchez Agency, LLC.
I'm a brand movement strategist, and expert copywriter who talks about marketing & branding with using cultural storytelling elements. Subscribe to my newsletter.
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