Showing Up Unapologetically: Living Your Truth Out Loud

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Well, hello, my valued listeners, and welcome back to another episode of Living in Your Power.
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I'm your host, Dr. Marlene Greenleaf, and we're continuing our July series,
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Freedom to Flourish, Breaking Free, Showing Up, and Blooming Boldly.
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Now today's episode is entitled,
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Showing Up Unapologetically and Living Your Truth Out Loud,
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So this week, we are going beyond thinking about freedom and stepping into living
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it boldly and beautifully,
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So what does it mean to show up unapologetically, you may ask?
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For me, it's about letting your words, decisions, and actions match your deepest
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values and purpose without shrinking to fit someone else's comfort zone.
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So unapologetic doesn't mean being unkind.
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It means clear, courageous, and true to yourself and your calling.
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So, why do you think we dim our light? So many of us have been taught to tone
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it down, especially as women.
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And I'll say this, especially as black women in leadership.
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We've been told to tone it down. And we internalize messages like, don't be too ambitious.
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Don't be too emotional. Don't be too loud.
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Listen, but living your truth means rejecting the lies your full self is too much.
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When we show up fully, you give others permission to do the same.
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I think I need to say that again. Living your truth means rejecting the lies
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that your full self is too much.
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And when you show up fully, you give others permission to do the same.
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There was a time when I hesitated to speak boldly about my fate,
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my leadership style, or my dreams.
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I mean, I worried that, hey, what will they think of me?
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Am I doing too much?
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Maybe I should, as we say, tone
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it down. But the more I tried to please everyone, the more I lost myself.
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Then one day, I realized that God gave me a voice for a reason,
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and muting it didn't serve me or anyone else.
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So I started speaking up, owning my story, and standing tall in my purpose.
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And that's, my dear listeners, is when doors started opening and the right people,
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opportunities, and peace flowed in.
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Now here are three ways to show up unapologetically this week.
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First, I want you to stop over explaining. Listen, you don't have to justify
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your dreams, decisions, or desires to everyone.
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Stop over-explaining.
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Two, take one bold step.
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And if that means applying for that job, sharing your idea, launching your project,
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whatever has been on your heart, it's time to take that one bold step.
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And three, celebrate your authentic wins.
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I know I'm always on repeat with this, but you have to celebrate your wins no matter how small.
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No win is too small when it aligns with your truth.
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Celebrate your authentic wins.
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Your empowerment quote for this week, prompt, I'm sorry, empowerment prompt
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is, What part of yourself have you been hiding or toning down?
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And what does it look like to show up unapologetically this week?
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I'll repeat that prompt for you to think on what part of yourself have you been hiding or toning down?
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And what does it look like to show up unapologetically this week?
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I want to thank you for tuning in today.
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And I want you to understand and know that your story matters.
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Your voice matters and your truth is powerful. So don't let anyone,
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including your own doubts, convince you to play small.
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Next week, we'll keep going with our episode entitled Blooming Boldly,
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Embracing Growth in Every Season.
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So until then, I want you to walk in your purpose. And if the road gets tough,
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remember, your peace is your superpower.
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So until next time, continue to live in your power.