Authenticity, Perspective, and the Power of Telling the Truth

Most brands chase attention. Cynthia Johnson chases the truth.

As the co-founder of Bell & Ivy, she’s built a career proving that authenticity outlasts perception. After years in the agency world, Cynthia walked away from corporate comfort to build a company rooted in honesty, not hype—one that helps founders and teams tell the truth about who they are and what they stand for.

In this week’s episode of Hello Chaos, Cynthia gets real with host Jennifer Sutton about breaking free from burnout, rebuilding after partnership changes, and discovering that the strongest brands are built from the inside out.

Her story is a reminder that transparency isn’t a risk—it’s the foundation of trust, leadership, and longevity.

This episode is for founders who are done chasing trends and ready to build something real: a business grounded in truth, not performance.

🎧 Listen now to hear how Cynthia is turning chaos into clarity with Bell & Ivy.

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