You’ve been the strong one for so long… you’ve forgotten what softness feels like.

You hold it together.
You’re the anchor. The rock. The calm in the chaos.
No one asks how you’re doing—because you always look like you’ve got it handled.

But here’s the unspoken truth:
The Strong One Mask doesn’t come from confidence.
It comes from necessity. From survival. From the belief that if you fall apart, everything else will too.

In this episode of Unapologetically In Power, we unmask the Strong One archetype—and explore the weight of holding it all without help.

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• How “strength” became your safety mechanism

• Why vulnerability feels like failure when you’ve always been the dependable one

• What true strength looks like—when it includes receiving

What part of me is afraid to be held?
And what would it look like to let softness lead, even just a little?

You were never meant to carry it all alone.
Softness isn’t weakness—it’s a reclamation.
Power doesn’t mean always standing tall. Sometimes, it means letting someone else lift you.

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Always holding it together—but quietly falling apart.

You’re the problem-solver.
The one people turn to.
The one who always figures it out.

But here’s what no one sees:
The Fixer Mask isn’t about generosity—it’s about survival.
It’s the part of you that learned:
If I can fix it, I can stay safe. If I’m needed, I can’t be left.

In this episode of Unapologetically In Power, we unpack the Fixer Mask—why it forms, how it becomes your identity, and the heavy emotional toll it takes over time.

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• How the Fixer Mask forms in childhood or leadership roles

• The silent fear underneath always having the answers

• Why constant fixing keeps you from actually receiving the support you deserve

What parts of me feel loved only when I’m solving other people’s problems?
And who am I—when I’m not fixing anything?

Your worth isn’t tied to your usefulness.
You’re allowed to be held, not just hold.
To be supported, not just strong.

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You’ve done everything “right.”
The degrees. The certifications. The 5-year plan. The 10-year one, too.

But here’s the quiet truth no one talks about:
The Overachiever Mask isn’t driven by ambition.
It’s driven by proving.
Proving you’re capable. Worthy. Safe.

In this episode of Unapologetically In Power, we unpack the Overachiever Mask:
Why it forms. Why it gets rewarded. And why it’s exhausting to maintain.

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We explore:

• Why high performers stay stuck in doing more instead of receiving more

• The subtle difference between growth and grasping

• How to separate your identity from your output, so you can finally exhale

Power Prompt:
If I didn’t have to prove anything, what would I stop doing, and what would I finally allow?

P.S.
Your worth was never meant to live in your work ethic.
Your next level doesn’t demand more effort. It asks for more alignment.

You’ve always been the one who double-checks. Over-prepares. Anticipates what could go wrong before anyone else even thinks of it.

In this episode, we’re pulling back the layers of the Perfectionist Mask. The one that tells you your value is in your flawlessness. That mistakes = failure. That being anything less than exceptional is unacceptable.

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We’ll explore where this mask gets installed (hint: it often starts young), how it gets reinforced in male-dominated spaces, and why even your highest achievements can leave you feeling empty. And more importantly—what it looks like to trade perfection for peace.

Power Prompt:
What are you trying to control by being perfect—and what would happen if you let that go?

P.S.
Let this be your reminder: you’re not here to prove. You’re here to be. And that’s more than enough.

🎙️ Ep 5 – The “Low Maintenance” Professional

What does it really mean when they call a woman “low maintenance”? It’s not a compliment, it’s a strategy of survival that’s become a slow leak on your power, pricing, and peace. In this episode, we unpack the high cost of being agreeable, flexible, and easy to work with, and what it’s really costing you in business, leadership, and life.

If you’ve ever apologized for your rates… taken on extra work just to “be helpful”… or feared being labeled “too much” for standing your ground—this one’s for you.

Tune in to reclaim the bold truth:
Being low maintenance isn’t the goal. Being well compensated, deeply respected, and fully self-led is.

🎧 Listen now and let this be your permission slip to stop shrinking.

🎧 Episode Highlights:

• Why being praised for being “reasonable” is a red flag, not a win

• Harvard research on how women are penalized for negotiating

• The hidden costs of convenience in client relationships

• A reframe to reclaim your value and raise your standards

• Weekly Power Prompts to anchor this shift in your real life

📝 Power Prompts:

• I’ve been low maintenance in _______ to avoid _______.

• If I weren’t afraid of being difficult, I would ask for _______.

• My high-maintenance standards would actually be _______.

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You hit every milestone, chase every goal, and still feel like it’s not enough. Sound familiar?

In this episode, we unpack the Overachiever Mask—how high-performing women confuse worth with output, and what it really means to pursue success without losing yourself in the process.

💭 Power Prompt: “What are you trying to prove—and to whom?”

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She’s polite, dependable, always says the right thing. But behind the good girl mask is often a woman afraid of being seen as “too much.”

In this episode, we unpack how people-pleasing, perfectionism, and praise addiction keep high-achieving women small—and how to reclaim your full voice.

💭 Power Prompt: “Where are you still choosing to be liked… over being true?”

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🎙️ Episode 1: The Invisible Burnout
Ever felt like you're functioning but not flourishing? Like you're the "capable one" on the outside... but invisible on the inside?

In this kickoff episode, I share my personal story of quiet burnout and what it really takes to lead, earn, and live unapologetically—instead of silently proving your worth.

This isn’t your average women’s podcast. It’s your permission to melt.

💭 Power Prompt: “If I weren’t afraid of being too much, I would…”

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