Before I dive into a new series of episodes on showing up authentically, embracing your brand story, and navigating transitions, I wanted to revisit this past episode — a conversation I had with Dr. Jessica Houston.

Dr. Houston is a licensed social worker, college professor, and the owner of a personal and professional development training company. She’s passionate about providing proven tools and strategies that you can begin implementing immediately — and trust me, this conversation is packed with valuable insights.

In this episode, we explored some powerful questions that are still so relevant today — especially if you’re feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure of your next step. We talked about two key reasons we don’t take action on our goals, how fear and self-doubt can hold us back, and the surprising truth about what it really takes to move forward.

We also had an important conversation about body image and self-perception — something I believe is so important to talk about, especially with the pressure of social media’s unrealistic filters and impossible beauty standards. When we constantly compare ourselves to carefully curated images online, it’s easy to feel like we’re not enough — and that can hold us back from stepping into new opportunities or sharing our story.

So whether you’re refining your brand, shifting your focus, or just feeling stuck in research mode, I hope this episode encourages you to take that next step — even if it feels scary or uncertain. Because growth doesn’t happen when we wait for everything to be perfect — it happens when we choose to take action anyway.

Let’s dive in.