What do you do when someone dismisses what you know to be true — not because you’re wrong, but because they’re not ready for that level of depth? In this week’s episode, I talk about how to stay emotionally protected, how to release the need to be understood, and how to let people be where they are without shrinking yourself. I also share the lesson I learned years ago from someone who showed me that influence isn’t about convincing — it’s about staying present and grounded.

Hi, I’m Gina — host of Straightway Through with Gina. I believe honest words guide us, and real conversations transforms us into ourselves. In each episode, I explore the struggles and stories we don’t always say out loud, from the sting of being left on read to the courage it takes to speak up. My hope? That you leave each episode with more clarity, more courage, and a straight path forward.

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