December 16, 2025

How “Authentic” Do You Really Need to Be?

49 minutes

I spent $15,000 USD on a 12-week coaching experience with one goal: to become more authentic in my content.

No materials. No curriculum. No frameworks. Just one conversation per week.

And here's what I learned: We're all chasing this concept of "authenticity," and none of us actually know what it looks like.

In this episode, Jenny and I are getting real about what authenticity actually means, why the word scares me, and how to show up as yourself without the pressure of being "authentic enough."

I'm sharing my journey from corporate Rosie in Paris (polished, professional, hair and makeup done before filming) to the version of me you see today. The unravelling. The therapy. The late ADHD diagnosis. The constant question: Who the fuck am I, actually?

And why that question might be too big to answer.

This episode is essential listening if:

You feel pressure to be "authentic" but don't know what that means

You're masking on different platforms (professional on LinkedIn, casual on Instagram)

You feel awkward on camera and it's stopping you from connecting

You're trying to figure out which parts of yourself to share publicly

You think authenticity means getting personal (it doesn't)

We’re covering:

Why the word "authenticity" is associated with pressure, guilt, and overthinking

My journey from corporate voice to finding my actual voice (it took years)

Why "who am I?" is too big a question (and what to focus on instead)

The difference between authentic expression and manufactured authenticity

How to be yourself across different platforms without feeling fake

Why introversion isn't a weakness (it's your permission slip)

The work you actually need to do to get out of your own head on camera

Remember: Authenticity isn't a destination. It's getting closer every time you create.

How to Submit Your Questions:

Send us a DM on Instagram @badassempires_

Email us at [email protected]

Bonus points for voice notes - we'll use your actual voice on the podcast!

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By Rosie McCarthy