How Telling Your Story Unlocks Confidence and Connection

Hello Beautiful,

I hope you and your loved ones are thriving. It’s been a minute since we last connected, and I’ve missed our conversations! Between the whirlwind of life and preparing for a brand-new masterclass, I’ve had my head down, focused.

But I wanted to share something special with you. This week, I had the honor of being a guest on the Shaping Freedom podcast, hosted by the incredible Lisane Basquiat. You know how protective I am of where I invest my energy in this podcasting world, so when she invited me on her show, I knew it was aligned. And let me tell you, we had a conversation that touched on so much—grief, family, and the shift from corporate life to entrepreneurship.

For the first time, I shared parts of my story that I’ve never spoken about publicly. At this stage in my life, I’ve realized that showing up fully—authentically and without filters—is essential to healing. It’s about peeling back the layers and allowing our true selves to shine. I’d love for you to watch the episode on YouTube, and if it resonates, leave a comment. The experience was profound, and people are raving about it.

Telling our stories is a true power move. It’s what connects us to our deepest truths and each other. For us, it offers freedom, confidence, and release. For our listeners, it’s an invitation to see us, to understand, and to connect on a soul level. So often, we share what we do with the world, but how often do we share who we are?

I’ve found that, especially as women—Black and Brown women—we shy away from talking about ourselves. I was listening to a conversation with Vice President Kamala Harris, where a friend told her she needed to share more about her own life, and it struck me. We can talk for hours about our kids, our work, our communities, but when it’s time to talk about us, we deflect. I used to be a master at that myself. Shame from my past and feeling like I didn’t meet societal standards held me back for a long time. Even with the podcast, it was easier to help others tell their stories than to share my own. But over the last couple of years, that shifted. I realized my story holds value, and I had to quiet the voices in my head telling me it wasn’t worth sharing.

Here are a few things that helped me overcome those doubts:

  1. I took a social media break. A full 30 days away for personal use. Comparison is the enemy of creativity.
  2. I started reading more. Diving deep into books, especially those focused on the art of storytelling, has been powerful.
  3. I reconnected with my prayer life. I wasn’t talking to God like I used to, and it was letting outside noise affect my thoughts.

There’s so much more I want to share with you, and I’ll be diving deeper into it in our Friday newsletter.

The key takeaway is this: to stay true to my work, I must be as vulnerable and authentic as I ask my clients to be. Integrity is the bedrock of any meaningful relationship—especially in business.

I hope you enjoy this episode of Shaping Freedom. Let me know what you think in the comments section!

If you are interested in beginning the process of sharing your story, I have an upcoming masterclasse called, ‘UNMUTED’,  where we will talk about how we can shift our inner conversations.

Join the WAITLIST.

Wishing you peace and blessings,

Monica Wisdom
www.blackwomenamplified.com