100. The cost of self-censorship - Why we hold back

Speak Your Truth and Look Good Doing It by Maria Cardozo

Episode notes

The Cost of Sales Censorship

There’s a real price we pay when we silence ourselves in our business.

In this episode, I unpack how sales censorship shows up—especially for people with marginalized identities—and how self-editing keeps us from attracting the aligned clients we’re here to serve.

We talk about:

  • Why reusing the same visuals can signal stagnation (and repel your audience)
  • The deep fears behind being visible with an accent or bold opinion
  • How systemic oppression, not personal failure, fuels the fear of being seen
  • Why Sweet Spot and Industry Outlier shoots help you take up space unapologetically
  • What happens when you stop self-censoring and start owning your individuality

If you’ve felt stuck showing up because you’re afraid of how you’ll be perceiv ... 

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