Ep 2.7 My Love-Hate Relationship with Collaboration

Episode Summary:

Collaboration sounds beautiful on papercommunity, connection, audience growth, new opportunities. And dont get me wrong, I love a good collab. But today, Im pulling back the curtain on the love-hate relationship Ive had with collaboration in my business.

Sometimes, collaboration is the power play.
And sometimes? It becomes a crutch.

In this honest solo episode, Im breaking down:
Why collaboration can be a game-changer
How it can also become a way to hide or avoid doing your own work
The truth about partnerships built from power vs. gaps
And why standing tall in your own authority is non-negotiable if you want to build something sustainable

Were in a season where partnership and community are essentialbut only if youre showing up whole, grounded, and clear in your own value.

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Tune in if youve ever

Leaned on someone elses platform more than your own
Said yes to collabs hoping theyd boost your visibility
Struggled with owning your expertise inside a partnership
Wanted a real talk about what healthy collaboration really looks like

Key Takeaway:

The best collaborations happen when whole people partner with whole peoplenot out of lack, but out of overflow. Stand tall in your power first. Then link arms.

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