If you’ve been making excuses for years for why you can’t write a book, this episode is for you. 

For years I told myself I wasn’t ready to write a book. Not qualified enough. Not interesting enough. But the truth? It was a serious worthiness issue that permeated my entire life. The fear of rejection and abandonment kept me paralyzed when it came to my full expression. 

In this episode, I’m taking you right into the moment I stopped hiding behind titles and expectations and finally let my story be seen. I’ll share what cracked me open in a room full of strangers, why shame nearly cost me everything, and how telling the truth set me free. If you’ve ever said “I don’t know where to start” - I see you. 

Here are the Highlights:

03:45 – The sneaky way shame dresses up as “I don’t know”

07:58 – Let’s talk about ego, storytelling, and the lie we keep believing

13:23 – What actually happened when I stood up in that room

19:33 – The moment it all poured out (and shocked even me)

26:50 – Why your story isn’t just yours -  and why that matters

32:58 – A little challenge for you and a big announcement from me

Resources:

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• Download the Free Identity Workbook
• Grab my SLAY YOUR STORY⚔🔥 Storytelling Masterclass here.
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