Speak Your Truth and Look Good Doing It

123. "I have a fear of triggering people."


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🎙️ The Real Reason You’re Watering Yourself Down

Podcast: Speak Your Truth and Look Good Doing It Host: Camila – Brand Photographer + Videographer

🔑 Episode Summary

In this episode, I talk about one of the biggest things that keeps entrepreneurs, leaders, and creatives from being fully visible — the fear of triggering people.

Whether it’s holding back your opinions, not posting certain photos, downplaying your accomplishments, or refusing to sell boldly — these small moments of self-protection add up. And they keep you from being seen, trusted, and paid at the level you desire.

I share the patterns I’ve noticed after working with hundreds of founders and the ways “not wanting to trigger people” subtly shows up in their branding, content, and leadership.

📌 You’ll hear me talk about:

  • How “not wanting to trigger people” turns into watering yourself down
  • Why avoiding discomfort in visibility creates inconsistency in sales
  • The subtle ways you might hide — like only posting your “prime” photos or never talking about your wins
  • The trap of only teaching instead of connecting and storytelling
  • What your body language reveals about your leadership and self-trust
  • Why your audience can only trust you as much as you trust yourself
  • The story of my $20K month and how nervous system regulation helped me actually hold it
  • What it means to be rooted enough to take risks in business — even if it means triggering people

đź’¬ Quotes from this episode:

“Triggering people is not a business problem. Avoiding it is.”

“Your body can’t lie to me. I can tell when your energy matches your words.”

“You can’t build trust with others if you don’t trust yourself when tension is high.”

“Being visible means letting yourself be seen — even when it feels stretchy.”

đź”— Resources & Links

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Speak Your Truth and Look Good Doing ItBy Maria Cardozo