What does it really mean to be seen? And why, even in 2025, does visibility still come with such a cost for so many women?

In this episode, I'm joined by Antonia Taylor, a PR and communications strategist who helps businesses amplify women's voices and build cultures where female leadership can thrive. She's also the author of the powerful white paper Being Seen: Women, Leadership and Visibility at Work, which was released just last month.

In this episode, we talk about:

• The paradox of visibility - how women are often overlooked when they stay quiet, yet criticised when they step into the spotlight.

• Why playing small can be just as harmful to us as pushing too hard.

• Why some people don't resonate with the term 'personal branding' and what they prefer instead

• How to make visibility sustainable, with Antonia's practical tips from her contributors for building it into your everyday routine.

• Why visibility is activism - how one woman showing up makes it safer for others to do the same.

• How to "loop it through your heart" so your visibility feels authentic, not performative. This is one of those conversations that stays with you long after you've listened - thoughtful, honest, and full of wisdom about showing up as your real self.

Connect with Antonia:

Download the Being Seen white paper: https://www.antoniataylorpr.com/being-seen/ Follow Antonia on Instagram: @antoniataylorpr

Connect with Vicki:

Follow me on Instagram: @iamvickiknights Grab my free visibility guide: https://vickiknights.co.uk/visibility Website: https://vickiknights.co.uk

Ready to work together?

📸 Book a BRANDING SHOOT with me: https://vickiknights.co.uk/brand-photography-services Join the waitlist for my UK Visibility Retreat in September 2026: https://vickiknights.co.uk/business-retreat-entrepreneurs-uk Get my self-paced course, UNCOVER YOUR MAGIC: https://vickiknights.co.uk/magic (Use the code SHOWING UP for 10% off) Get the Confidence Toolkit - powerful mindset audios to help you show up with confidence https://vickiknights.co.uk/toolkit