Episode 06 : No More Permission Slips with Steph Essary

What if the only thing standing between you and the life you want is the belief that you need someone else's permission?

For years, I let fear, self-doubt, and the need for external validation keep me from sharing my writing. I told myself that if I were really meant to be a writer, someone would have told me. I waited for permission—until I realized no one was coming to give it to me.

In this episode, I share my journey from waiting on approval to reclaiming my own voice. We’ll talk about how the fear of failure, the weight of childhood expectations, and the pressure to “earn” creative freedom can hold us back—and what happens when we decide to move forward anyway. Because the truth is, your story isn’t over. You don’t need permission to begin.

Highlights from this episode:

• The Illusion of Validation – Why seeking approval is a moving target that keeps us stuck.
• Dreams Don’t Need Permission – If a dream is in you, it’s there for a reason. Here’s why you should trust it.
• Fear Disguised as Logic – How self-doubt shows up as “rational” excuses—and how to see through them.
• Progress Over Perfection – Why waiting for the perfect moment means never starting at all.
• Write Your Own Permission Slip – A challenge to claim your creative space—on your own terms.

If you’ve ever felt like you’re waiting for a sign, consider this episode your wake-up call. Let’s stop waiting and start writing the next chapter—together.

Tune in now.