How To Be Seen

God is a show off.

Our world obsessed with self-promotion and personal branding. The idea of being “seen” can feel overwhelming, even paralyzing. For many, especially those of faith, the tension between humility and visibility is so real. But what if being seen isn’t about self-glorification at all? What if it’s about creating space for God to show off.

He demonstrates His power in remarkable ways—from the ten plagues in Exodus to everyday moments of provision in 2026. This episode is your permission (and plea) to stop putting God in a box and instead create space for Him to work through your struggles with visibility, fear, and self-doubt.

Scripture mentioned in this episode:
Luke 12:22-24 & 27-28 --> Do Not Worry
Genesis 16 --> Hagar and El Roi
Exodus 7–12 --> The Ten Plagues
Genesis 1:6–10 --> Separating water from water
Exodus 20:3–5 --> I am a jealous God
John 2:1–11 --> Jesus changes water into wine
James 2:14–26 --> Faith without works is dead
Luke 5:17–26 --> The paralyzed man

Other content mentioned in this episode:
Tim Ross's mom, fries, and feeding birds
Hagar and El Roi -- a previous How To Be Seen Episode

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This podcast is hosted by Tahjma VanBuren, produced and managed by the iMoves Management team.

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We love to talk about the "big" sins like they’re the only thing keeping us from faith and identity alignment, but let’s talk about the real stronghold: pride and that "ask for forgiveness, not permission" energy. 

In this episode, we’re moving through the science of it all: the prefrontal cortex and why your 25+ year old brain is still struggling to choose the Tree of Life over your own "good ideas." We look at Saul’s disobedience and how even the wild story of Tamar shows how God can take our tenacity and redeem it for His purposes. This isn't about being "well-behaved," rather it's about shifting your identity and belonging back to the One who actually knows and sees you. 

00:00 Intro
00:35 Dirty Room
05:31 Pride and Rebellion
07:03 1 Samuel 15
11:02 Human Development
19:53 Redemption
21:06 Acts 9
23:44 Genesis 38
31:03 Accountability
32:29 Jeremiah 18
33:43 Action Steps

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Actually, you're not naggy for wanting to be truly seen. It’s literally your biology!

We’re getting a little technical with the science of attachment, autonomy, and identity. Plus, I’m putting Tyra Banks and Diddy under the microscope to show how unchecked pride and the need to be desired can detrimental. I'll point all of this back to Hagar of Genesis 16 to remind us that God is "El Roi"— God who truly sees us, especially when the world doesn't.

00:00:42 - The science of attachment vs. autonomy
00:07:24 - Brené Brown
00:10:16 - Tyra Banks, America's Next Top Model, and Diddy
00:15:39 - Hagar, Sarai, Abram and El Roi
00:19:17 - Affirmation & Action

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Produced and managed by the iMoves Management team imovesmanagement.com.

This is your personal strategy for How to Be Seen!

Tahjma VanBuren invites us to actively engage in building the life and business we truly desire. With an emphasis on authenticity over superficial visibility, Tahjma shares her approach as a fellow learner. Offering research, stories, and actionable strategies. This podcast honors the resilience of women, like you, who have inspired her and encourages you to move beyond burnout and "playing small." 

Notes for further engagement:
This podcast is all about intentional participation. So, the same way Tahjma is doing the research, as listeners we have action items to take on within 30 minutes of listening and between the airing of the next episode. If you're watching on YouTube or Spotify, comment with your answers to the posed questions. If you're listening on Apple Podcasts -- shoot an email with your responses to [email protected].

This season's theme is "you are a hot commodity, you just gotta start acting like it." You'll have access to weekly tools and community support for women ready to claim presence, create justice, and build a legacy aligned with their true selves.

See you next Monday!

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This episode of Coffee Chats Podcast, Tahjma VanBuren connects with Toyin Ayodabo, pharmacist and prediabetes specialist. Toyin shares her  journey from pharmacist to coach, specializing in pre-diabetes education and blood sugar control.

She opens up about how her mother’s diabetes diagnosis and the gaps she saw in traditional healthcare fueled her mission to create long-term health solutions through food and lifestyle. Toyin unpacks common misconceptions; like the overreliance on medication and the hidden pitfalls of so called “healthy” food labels. Listen for tangible strategies for busy people who don’t make time to cook or meal prep. With stories of real people, including one who refused to cook and another hooked on granola. Toyin believes small, personalized shifts can make lasting change.

This episode is a call to take ownership of your health (on your terms) and a reminder that sustainable change starts with one honest step.

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What if your content sounds great, but still isn’t converting?

In this episode Tahjma VanBuren connects with messaging strategist and copywriter Justine Wentzell-Chang to discuss some of the reasons your brand voice might be falling flat. From your website copy, content, and even your emails. We talk about why being “authentic” isn’t enough, the difference between your speaking voice and your brand voice, and how to use storytelling without oversharing.

Justine shares how understanding your brand archetype can sharpen your messaging away from the fluffy, feel-good language that often fails to drive action. Then how do we write persuasive content that centers our audience (not ourself) and builds trust without being pushy.

Mentioned in this episode:
Justine's LinkedIn post: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/activity-7338256151744000001-Bhby?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop&rcm=ACoAABovI7QBvsr-sfGj2ZrY9lkk4aalMeQIhcc

Connect with Justine Wentzell-Chang https://www.redballoonstation.com/

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You're not lazy, you just need the right system.

This episode we are redefining productivity for women entrepreneurs with Sheila Hawkins. Sheila is our resident productivity and systems expert. She believes productivity is less about waking up early or checking every box, and more finding systems that actually work for you. So many women entrepreneurs feel overwhelmed, are misdiagnosed, or sitting in stuck because we're aligning our life and business with what hustle culture says we should be doing.

This episode will walk you through how to reclaim your time by centering yourself, not your to-do list.

Connect with Sheila Hawkins: https://thirdeyegroup.net/

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Creatives, creative business owners, and service-based entrepreneurs—this episode is for you. 

If you've ever felt like you had to choose between artistic expression and sustainable income, this episode totally reframes ALL OF THAT. Drawing from both my conversation with live wedding painter Jobana Semones and my own journey as the daughter of a wildly creative woman, I break down four powerful lessons every creative business owner needs to hear. We’re talking about building structure before visibility, resisting scarcity mindset, and honoring the deeply personal nature of your work. Plus, I share the truth about a $10K mistake I made and how it actually led me closer to my zone of genius. 

This is your permission slip to be both wildly creative and wildly profitable.

Bible verses mentioned in this episode:
Proverbs 19:2
Matthew 17:20
Ecclesiastes 9:10
Colossians 3:23 

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Your website should do more than look really good! Especially if you're looking to close premium clients. In this episode, Tahjma VanBuren sits down for coffee with expert copywriter Krista Walsh to learn more about the sales strategy behind high converting websites. We cover the real role of a website in your marketing funnel, what most service providers get wrong with their messaging, and how this smart copywriter uses client interviews to craft compelling, trust building website content. This episode helps you understand why your site might not be turning visitors into leads (or getting visitors at all). Plus, Tahjma gets Krista to shares how AI isn't changing the copywriting game to the degree that we might think it is, but we can still use it strategically without sounding robotic.

Connect with Krista Walsh: https://kristawalshcopywriter.com/

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