Today, we’re diving deep into an important, often unspoken topic: how to stay safe as a creator while embracing vulnerability in your content. Inspired by a heartfelt message from listener Casey, this episode is all about balancing authenticity with boundaries and how to protect yourself in this wild internet age.
What’s Inside:
- How to define and maintain a line between your public and private life
- Tips for safeguarding your physical, digital, and emotional safety
- Why vulnerability and safety can (and should) coexist in content creation
- Real-world examples of creators navigating safety and authenticity
- The power of boundaries and knowing your limits as a creator
Key Takeaways:
- Public vs. Private Life: You don’t owe anyone every detail of your life. Decide what you’ll share and what stays sacred.
- Digital Safety: Invest in a P.O. box, use a VPN, and consider aliases to protect yourself and your family.
- Boundaries Are Powerful: You get to decide how accessible you are to your audience—stick to your limits.
- Think About Who’s Affected: Your work doesn’t just impact you; it impacts those closest to you.
- Vulnerability ≠ Obligation: Share what feels good, and don’t feel guilty for keeping some things private.
Resources Mentioned:
- It Could Happen Here featuring Molly Conger on internet safety
- Salon Confessions Podcast: How they use aliases to balance authenticity and privacy
- Dear Grief Guide: Anonymity in storytelling for vulnerable topics
Share Your Thoughts:
What do you do to feel safe and supported as a creator? DM me over on Instagram or Threads @SONIVIAstudios, or shoot me an email at rue.sonivia@gmail.com. I’d love to share your insights with Casey or feature them in a future episode!
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Let’s Connect:
- Instagram + Threads: @SONIVIAstudios
- Email me: rue.sonivia@gmail.com
Music Credit: Up An Octave Theme by Rue Spence with additional vocals provided by Darnell Spence
Up An Octave is hosted by Rue Spence of Sonivia. Up An Octave is a podcast for women and nonbinary people who are ready to take up space in podcasting to share their voices with the world.
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