Episode 11 : The Journey to Finding your Voice with Steph Essary

For years, I was the woman who hid behind a keyboard—writing thousands of words that no one ever saw. I convinced myself that my voice didn’t matter, or that maybe it just wasn’t “ready.” Sound familiar?

In this solo episode, I open up about the long, winding road I’ve taken to find my voice—not just as a writer, but as a human being. Because voice isn’t just about how we sound on the page. It’s about how we show up in the world. And sometimes, we have to lose ourselves to finally hear what’s been there all along.

If you’re stuck, if you’re scared, if you’re waiting until it’s perfect—this one’s for you. Because finding your voice isn’t a destination. It’s a practice. A choice. A permission slip.

And I hope this episode can be a small part of helping you write your next chapter—with truth, with clarity, and with courage.

In this episode:

• What does it really mean to “find your voice”? Spoiler: It’s less about sound and more about self-trust.
• Letting go of external validation How I learned to stop waiting for someone else to approve my words before I shared them.
• The healing power of storytelling Why sharing your truth—even the messy parts—is where the real magic happens.
• Voice and vulnerability The connection between emotional honesty and authentic writing.
• This podcast as my proof of process How each episode I record is an act of reclaiming my voice—and an invitation for you to do the same.

Ready to embrace your own messy, beautiful story? Tune in now, subscribe to Unfinished Stories: The Next Chapter, and share this episode with someone who needs to hear they’re not alone. Let’s continue writing our next chapter—together.