Shame-less Stories
Shame-less Stories
Sarah Lloyd
Episode 17 | Breaking Free from the "Shoulds" and Living Shamelessly with Elisabeth Carley-Leonard, accidental influencer and founder of Vibes & Visibility
35 minutes Posted Apr 29, 2025 at 5:03 pm.
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In this episode of Shame-less Stories, I am joined by the vibrant and inspiring Elisabeth Carley-Leonard, accidental influencer, founder of Vibes and Visibility social media agency, and a powerhouse advocate for living life unapologetically.


Elisabeth shares her incredible journey of transformation, from being elbow deep in the UK music scene - running her own venue and securing major grants - to realising that the life she had built was no longer bringing her joy. In a raw and courageous move, she left her marriage, her business, her home, and started over in London with just £100 to her name.


We dive deep into:

- The hidden shame of changing your mind after building a life others expect of you

- The power of recognising when your values shift, and allowing yourself to change too

- Why social media should be fun, not forced, and how Elisabeth helps clients rediscover their true voice online

- How ADHD, personal development, and ditching perfectionism have helped Elisabeth thrive

- Why showing your real, unpolished self is the ultimate magnet for authentic connections

- How redefining professionalism can unleash your best business success yet


Elisabeth’s honesty about shame, burnout, people-pleasing, and personal reinvention will resonate with anyone who's ever felt trapped by "shoulds."

You can find out more about Elisabeth here:

Instagram

TikTok⁠Facebook

and more about Elisabeth's social media agency here:

https://www.vibesandvisibility.com/

Instagram - Vibes and Visibility


Elisabeth's book recommendation:

You Are a Badass by Jen Sincero