The Uncensored Mic: How Authentic Leadership Builds a Fast-Growing Podcast feat. Ryan Sherrer

What if the very thing you’ve been hiding behind—your filters, your “shoulds,” your fear of being too much—is exactly what’s blocking your growth?

In this empowering episode of The Communication Queens Podcast, Kimberly Spencer sits down with Ryan Sherrer, a master of unfiltered marketing and storytelling. Together, they explore the art of speaking truth in an industry obsessed with polish—and how that truth becomes your most powerful brand strategy.

Ryan shares his journey from anxiety to authority, discovering that authenticity wasn’t just healing—it was highly effective. He and Kimberly unpack the real ROI of being real: trust, connection, and resonance that algorithms can’t fake.

They also dive into podcast growth from the inside out—how to build shows that focus on relationships over reach, substance over statistics, and truth over trends.

If you’re ready to elevate your visibility, refine your voice, and lead with unapologetic confidence, this conversation is your invitation to take the mic—and mean it.

 

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Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music, or your other favorite podcast listening platform. You can also watch the episode on Youtube.

What You’ll Learn in this Episode:

 🎙️ 1. Authenticity Is Your Most Profitable Asset

Ryan reveals that anxiety was what led him to radical authenticity — the moment he stopped performing and started being himself, everything shifted.
💡 Lesson: Your truth is magnetic. When you stop filtering for approval, you attract aligned audiences, clients, and collaborators.

💎 2. Stop Coddling, Start Leading

Both Kimberly and Ryan talk about the danger of coddling clients (or audiences) in the name of being “nice.”
💡 Lesson: True leadership is service, not people-pleasing. Being honest—even when it’s uncomfortable—is how you build trust and deliver results.

🧭 3. Podcasting Is About Relationships, Not Downloads

Ryan breaks down how the most successful shows are built for relationships — not for instant fame.
💡 Lesson: When you design your podcast for connection, not clout, you grow faster and more sustainably. Each guest becomes a collaboration