Today’s episode is one of my favorites — because it’s the very first self-trust transformation story I recorded for Season 3. And Madelyn Furlong set the bar high.
Madelyn is a marketing strategist and website designer who helps entrepreneurs grow their business with strategic marketing and high-converting ShowIt websites. But before she could confidently help others use their voice… she had to learn how to trust her own.
In this conversation, Madelyn shares:
✨ Her lifelong fear of public speaking (including panic attacks + sleepless nights)
✨ The moment she realized her voice mattered for her business
✨ How she grew confidence through small, repeatable self-trust steps
✨ The mindset shifts that helped her stop shrinking and start leading
✨ How building evidence changed the way she markets, sells, and serves
✨ Why discomfort isn’t a problem — it’s proof you’re growing
Her story is a powerful reminder that self-trust isn’t something you’re born with — it’s something you build.
🔥 Highlights from this episode:
00:00 — Intro
01:32 — Madelyn’s accidental path into entrepreneurship
04:12 — The fear of being seen and the role of self-trust
09:27 — Expanding your “confidence circle”
14:20 — Worthy discomfort vs. unsafe discomfort
19:40 — Building evidence and identity through action
23:50 — How confidence shifted her client work + leadership
28:17 — Language shifts that build inner confidence
33:40 — Final encouragement for entrepreneurs learning to trust themselves
✨ Connect with Madelyn
Website: https://www.madelynvictoriaco.com
Instagram: @madelynvictoriaco
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what’s guiding you forward,
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As we close out Season 2 of The Self Trust Solution Podcast, this episode is both a celebration and an invitation.

This season has been packed with powerful conversations with experts on leadership, productivity, health, purpose, writing, travel, and entrepreneurship—plus short solo episodes designed to help you make firm decisions, follow through with clarity, and have your own back every step of the way.

Whether you’re listening as the year turns or months down the line, this reflection is for anyone who wants to pause, reclaim their power, and step boldly into what’s next.

🌿 In this episode, you’ll hear:

• A look back at the most powerful strategies, frameworks, and insights from Season 2.

• Why self-trust isn’t just personal development—it’s a strategic advantage.

• How stories of success, struggle, and self-trust will shape Season 3.

• A personal invitation to reflect on your own wins, endurance, and growth.

✨ Mentioned in this episode:

• Share your self-trust story: theselftrustcoach.com

• Follow the show for Season 3 guest episodes, real-world stories, and actionable strategy.

💬 If this podcast has supported you this year, take a moment to rate, review, or share it with someone who needs this message.

Your next level begins with who you believe yourself to be.

Start with The Self-Trust Identity Map—a gentle, three-minute reflection designed to help you understand where you are in your becoming, what’s guiding you forward, and what your next level is quietly asking of you.
Clarity doesn’t require pressure. It requires presence.
👉 https://www.theselftrustcoach.com/identity-map

And if this episode sparked something deeper—if you’re ready to be supported at the highest level—explore Claimed, my private coaching partnership for leaders and entrepreneurs who are ready to step into their next season with grounded clarity, unshakable self-trust, and real momentum.👉 https://www.theselftrustcoach.com/claimed

What makes a brand unforgettable isn’t just a strategy—it’s that certain something only you can bring.
In this conversation with brand stylist and founder of jSQ Creative Agency, Jenée Naquin, we talk about uncovering your je ne sais quoi—your unique, magnetic essence—and using it as your foundation for showing up with clarity, confidence, and authenticity.
We explore how to stop outsourcing your confidence to “best practices,” how to use tools like AI without losing your voice, and why showing up like you mean it is the most stylish strategy of all.
🎯 Perfect for: entrepreneurs, thought leaders, and small business owners who want to stand out online without pretending to be someone they’re not.The Find Your Je Ne Sais Quoi Archetype Quiz: https://jsqcreativeagency.com/find-your-je-ne-sais-quoi - a first step in showing up online with clarity and style.

Your next level begins with who you believe yourself to be.

Start with The Self-Trust Identity Map—a gentle, three-minute reflection designed to help you understand where you are in your becoming, what’s guiding you forward, and what your next level is quietly asking of you.Clarity doesn’t require pressure. It requires presence.👉 ⁠https://www.theselftrustcoach.com/identity-map⁠

And if this episode sparked something deeper—if you’re ready to be supported at the highest level—explore Claimed, my private coaching partnership for leaders and entrepreneurs who are ready to step into their next season with grounded clarity, unshakable self-trust, and real momentum.👉 ⁠https://www.theselftrustcoach.com/claimed⁠

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