Courage To Be Visible

If “promote your offer” feels tone-deaf right now, this episode’s for you. In this solo, Andrea shares candidly about wrestling with visibility when the headlines are heartbreaking—and why dimming your light doesn’t help anyone. You’ll hear simple reframes that make marketing feel like service , not spotlight, plus kind, practical ways to show up without being hypey or insensitive. Andrea anchors...

If you grew up hearing you’re “too much” or “not enough,” visibility can feel like standing under a spotlight with no script. In this energizing chat, transformation coach Jen Vertanen shares how she reverse-engineered her future 80-year-old, fully alive self; and used that vision to show up now. We talk death-by-a-thousand-paper-cuts conditioning, why authenticity beats polish, and tiny, doable a...

If “be more visible” makes you want to hide under a blanket, this one’s for you. Branding photographer and introvert-friendly visibility strategist Jane Mucklow shares gentle, practical ways to show up—without burning out. We dig into baby-step marketing that actually feels good (think blogging + email before live video) , how to use photos when you’re camera-shy, the “you on a good day” rule for...

If hitting “record” feels scarier than a root canal, this one’s your permission slip. In today's episode, video strategist Alex Carmeli shows you why the hardest part is starting—and how live video can be easier than over-edited reels. We dig into ditching perfection, finding your voice fast, and turning one live into weeks of scroll-stopping clips. Plus, Alex’s 60-second challenge that jumpstarts...

In this episode I chat with Chris Dyer — a multi-dimensional heart-to-soul health coach helping busy business owners reclaim their health and well-being. What we get into Why visibility is more than “showing your face”—and how written and in-person touchpoints count. The confidence muscle: why consistency (not perfection) builds credibility and sales. Mindset + marketing: marrying left-brain strat...

Overview When your business feels like a “junk drawer” of offers, perfectionism and over-prepping can keep you invisible. Business strategist Yvonne McCoy shares how she rebuilt after 2020 by creating the Client’s Trust Journey —a simple, human path that helps the right people find (and trust) you. We talk about ditching perfection, reframing “failure” as data, letting your voice lead, and why aut...

If visibility still feels scary (hi, “Sally” the self-saboteur 👋 ), this episode will calm your nervous system and sharpen your strategy. Business Makeover Specialist Elaine Turso shares how to align your brand, website, and CRM for next-level growth—and why repurposing isn’t lazy, it’s leadership. We dig into turning one strong video or blog post into weeks of platform-specific content, the tool...

Guest: Erin Summ — International Confidence Transformation Coach helping women entrepreneurs & professionals overcome fear of criticism, “not enough” beliefs, and visibility blocks so they can show up, speak up, and lead. Host: Andrea Stenberg — video & visibility strategist Episode summary: Why is visibility so scary—especially for women? Erin and Andrea unpack the early messages (“you’re...

Guest: Valeria Basso — mentor for women who want to find their purpose, own their value, and build a Soul Brand so they can return to the joyful, impactful life they were designed for. Episode summary: Why is visibility so hard—especially for heart-centered women entrepreneurs? Valeria shares how deep, often inherited wounds around self-worth make us hide, imitate others, or polish ourselves into...

Guest: Jen Vertanen — Speaker, Transformation Empowerment Coach, soon-to-be author, podcast host, and founder of BE. DARE. CREATE. She guides “impatiently restless” folks who are done waiting for someday to define success, take courageous action, and build the life/legacy they want—fast. Episode summary: Feeling “too much” and “not enough” at the same time. Wearing ten different identities—and los...

Guest: Kim McLaughlin, MA — psychotherapist, coach, speaker, best-selling author, and podcaster helping people move from struggling with food/weight to feeling peaceful with food. Episode summary: If you’ve ever told yourself “I’ll get visible when I lose the weight / fix my hair / feel more confident,” this conversation is for you. Kim explains how body discomfort and emotional eating can drive “...

Host: Andrea Stenberg — video/visibility strategist Note: This is a launch-day teaser. The full interview drops soon. What’s inside Why the very first step is the hardest—and how momentum kicks in once you post. (0:00–2:27) Alex’s origin story: from fitness director to weekly lives that snowballed a community—and a new business. (2:28–5:30) Tech isn’t the block; “what do I say?” is—start with what...

Guest: Elaine Turso — Business Makeover Specialist & CRM Collaboration Partner. She aligns brand, website, and CRM so your business is ready for next-level growth. In this episode: Heart-centered entrepreneurs don’t hide because they’re lazy—they hide because visibility triggers judgment, capacity fears, and good old self-sabotage. Elaine shares her simple, memorable way to spot sabotage (she...

Episode summary: When the world flipped in 2020, Yvonne realized her business had become a “cluttered junk drawer” of programs with no clear focus. That wake-up call led her to design the Client’s Trust Journey —a simple path that helps prospects find you, trust you, and hire you. In this conversation, Yvonne shares why perfection kills relevance, how authenticity outperforms “broadcast voice,” an...

Welcome to Courage to Be Visible, the podcast for heart-centered entrepreneurs who are done hiding in the shadows and ready to step into the spotlight. If you are as passionate about helping others as you are about growing your business, but need a little help and inspiration getting seen, you’re in the right place. My goal for this podcast is to inspire you to take action now so that you can get...