In Episode 8 of Kelli Was Here, we’re ripping the muzzle off and talking about the power of saying the quiet parts out loud—in life and in branding.

If you’ve been feeling like the best kept secret or watching your engagement dry up while posting polished, palatable content… this is why.

I share stories of how truth-telling (even something as silly as showing kale in my teeth on Instagram) creates real connection, while over-curated brands are getting crickets. You’ll hear:

• Why your audience isn’t connecting if you’re editing yourself down to “professional” and “presentable.”
• How micro-moments of honesty—like admitting you feel awkward in a mastermind breakout—build instant trust.
• Why transparency is the new strategy in a noisy, AI-filled online world.
• The 20% rule: how the part of you you’ve been hiding does 80% of your brand’s heavy lifting.

This isn’t about oversharing or airing your diary online. It’s about learning to spot where you’re holding back and practicing the art of saying what you really mean—because your quirks, slips, and humanness are exactly what make you impossible to ignore.

Whether you’re a solopreneur coach, creative, or consultant, this episode will help you drop the prototype and build a brand (and business) that has so much more than a presence; it has a PULSE. 

Thanks for tuning into this episode of Kelli Was Here. If you made it this far, bless your brave little ears.

For those who are ready to stop orbiting their brilliance, Book an Uncensored Session – where your nervous system meets brand strategy.
I help you see what you’re not saying, feel safe enough to actually say it, and turn that truth into a brand that goes from best-kept secret to impossible to ignore.

If this episode felt like a peek into your own brain, come hang with me on Instagram. That’s where I share behind-the-scenes chaos, brand rants, design tips, and questionable thoughts I probably should’ve kept in my Notes app.

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