Episode Details

Why do we hold ourselves back from being seen? Especially when we know we’re meant for more..?

In this episode, Penny sits down with author and book mentor Shauna VanderHoek to talk about the real reason so many women stay stuck: fear of visibility.

Shauna shares her journey from corporate consulting to helping entrepreneurs publish books; and how her own fear of being seen showed up at the exact moment she was stepping into something bigger.

This conversation is about more than books. It’s about becoming the woman who’s willing to be seen.

In This Episode, You’ll Hear:

•  Why visibility feels so uncomfortable (and what to do about it) 
•  How writing a book can elevate your authority and impact 
•  The surprising ways fear can show up in your life and body 
•  Why your business growth is directly tied to your personal growth 
•  How to move through the blocks that are keeping you stuck 

Key Topics:

•  Visibility and mindset for women entrepreneurs 
•  Writing and publishing a business book 
•  Overcoming fear of judgment 
•  Personal growth and business success 
•  Building authority as a female entrepreneur 

Connect with Shauna:
    Website: askshauna.com
    LinkedIn: Shauna VanderHoek
    Excerpt from The Book You’re Meant to Finish: A Reflective Journal for Nonfiction Writers to Overcome Blocks, Gain Clarity, and Get Unstuck: http://askShauna.com/gift
    Free summit for business owners and message-driven writers: https://yourbookyourmessage.com/

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