Being the “best kept secret” sounds cute until you realize it is costing you money, opportunities, and peace of mind. Many Black founders are doing excellent work behind the scenes yet feel stuck, overlooked, or invisible. The grind is real, but the results are not matching the effort.
This episode is a truth-telling conversation about why moving in silence is not a flex and why hiding your work hurts your business. Visibility can feel risky, especially when you care about how you show up. It can also feel necessary if you want people to actually find, trust, and choose you. This solo episode walks you through the mindset, the fear, and the practical steps to start showing your work in a way that feels honest and sustainable.
DURING THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN:
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Why hiding feels safer than being seen and how that shows up for Black founders
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How staying quiet about your work can limit your growth, opportunities, and impact
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What it looks like to treat visibility as service instead of self-promotion
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Simple ways to show your work without feeling like you are “doing too much”
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The shift from posting to be seen to sharing to be useful
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Practical steps for entrepreneurs who feel scared, shy, or anxious about being visible
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