Built in Public
Built in Public
Courtney Johnson
Why Visibility Matters More Than Talent for Women at Work, with Lauren Douglas
46 minutes Posted Jan 20, 2026 at 12:00 pm.
Why Women Are Promoted on Proof08:35 The Real Cost of Staying Quiet About Your Work12:01 Personal Brand Without Ego17:48 Owning Mindshare and Mental Real Estate18:55 Fear, Creativity, and Original Work21:00 Play, Music, and Reconnecting With Creative Instincts29:10 Purpose, Courage, and Career SeasonsAbout Lauren Lauren is a founder, marketing and PR strategist, and creative thinker focused on helping leaders communicate with clarity and intention. Her work sits at the intersection of visibility, leadership, creativity, and modern career strategy. Through her agency and advisory work, she helps individuals and organizations articulate their voice, build trust, and create long-term impact.Connect with Lauren📲 Instagram: @laurentheseekerStay connected with me📧 Contact: [email protected]👍 Instagram: @slaythegatekeeper👍 Instagram: @courtlynnjohnson 💼 LinkedIn: Courtney Johnson🎶 TikTok: @courtney..johnson
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In this week’s episode, I’m joined by Lauren Douglas, founder, strategist, and creative leader, for a conversation that cuts straight through some of the most persistent myths women face in business.At its core, this episode is about visibility. But not in the “be louder” or “be more confident” way we usually hear it framed, but as a real, practical skill women have to learn if we want to move forward in business, leadership, or creative work. We talk about why women are still promoted on proof, why staying quiet about your work has an expensive cost, and how the idea that “good work speaks for itself” keeps so many women stuck.One of my favorite moments is when we talk about creativity coming back online through the body, not the brain, including one of my go-to cheat codes: putting on music from your middle school years and letting yourself move without overthinking. It’s simple, it’s human, and it works!04:12 Why Women Are Promoted on Proof08:35 The Real Cost of Staying Quiet About Your Work12:01 Personal Brand Without Ego17:48 Owning Mindshare and Mental Real Estate18:55 Fear, Creativity, and Original Work21:00 Play, Music, and Reconnecting With Creative Instincts29:10 Purpose, Courage, and Career SeasonsAbout Lauren Lauren is a founder, marketing and PR strategist, and creative thinker focused on helping leaders communicate with clarity and intention. Her work sits at the intersection of visibility, leadership, creativity, and modern career strategy. Through her agency and advisory work, she helps individuals and organizations articulate their voice, build trust, and create long-term impact.Connect with Lauren📲 Instagram: @laurentheseekerStay connected with me📧 Contact: [email protected]👍 Instagram: @slaythegatekeeper👍 Instagram: @courtlynnjohnson 💼 LinkedIn: Courtney Johnson🎶 TikTok: @courtney..johnson