I’ve been cutting out all the parts of me that actually matter trying to sound clean, curated, “professional.” But this week, it hit me hard: the real connection comes from the mess. From the imperfect pauses, the side tangents, the things we think we need to hide. In this episode, I’m unpacking how perfectionism sneaks in, how it silences your power, and why the shit you’re tempted to edit out is probably the exact thing people need to hear from you. This one’s for anyone trying to be polished when they were meant to be powerful.
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