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A listener left me a voicemail asking what advice I would give someone who has a meaningful project, business, or content she wants to share with the world, but is afraid of being seen.The timing of her question could not have been better.That same week, I had been feeling discouraged about the growth of this podcast. I wanted more people to see what I was creating. She was afraid of being seen at all.But the more I thought about her question, the more I realized we might be struggling with two sides of the same thing, giving other people’s opinions and reactions more power than they deserve.In this episode, I talk about where my own fear of standing out came from, why being seen can feel unsafe, whose opinions are actually worth listening to, and what I learned from walking away from this podcast and eventually coming back.I don't know if I am in a position to give her any advice.But what I do know is to ask some good questions. What do you want to matter more? The thing you want to create, or what other people might think when you create it?CONNECT WITH THE SHOW:Website: https://1800goaldigger.comInstagram: @1800goaldiggerVoice messages and stories: [email protected]If this episode resonated with you, send it to one woman who needs to hear it. That is how this show grows.And if you have a question or story you want to share with me, leave me a private voicemail at 1800goaldigger.com. With your permission, your voice could become part of a future episode.@1800goaldigger, sharing the emotional truth underneath the glamour and celebration of success and growth.CHAPTERS:[00:00] Why I’ve Been Feeling Discouraged About This Podcast[01:35] A Listener Who Is Afraid of Being Seen[02:10] Why Are You Afraid of Being Seen?[03:20] Where I Learned That Standing Out Wasn’t Safe[05:20] I Still Struggle With Being Seen Too[06:05] The Real Problem Hidden in Her Question[07:35] Whose Opinion Are You Actually Afraid Of?[09:15] Why Mel Protected Her Business Idea[10:40] You Don’t Have to Eliminate the Fear Before You Begin[12:15] Stop Waiting Until You Feel Ready[13:05] What Happens If You Keep Yourself Hidden?[14:20] Which Discomfort Would You Rather Live With?[15:00] But What If It Isn’t Worth It?[16:05] Why I Came Back to This Podcast[17:40] What This Listener’s Voicemail Reminded Me[18:10] My One Piece of Advice