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“I really want to do this. But I’m scared.” Have you ever said that about an idea you couldn’t stop thinking about?

Jenni Arnold did. Today, she’s the founder of Humankind Intelligence, leading workshops, speaking at conferences, and getting calls from local news to share her AI expertise.

But this started with a much smaller moment: saying her idea out loud in a room of women who encouraged her to pursue it.

Jenni joins me to share what happened after that conversation at one of my LinkedIn events. We talk about the first ask she was terrified to make, the confidence she built along the way, and the growing pains that made her question how she wanted to run her business.

Her story brings Put Yourself Out There, the philosophy behind my Start Being Seen™ keynotes and workshops, to life. You take a purposeful step, learn from what happens, and build the confidence to take the next one.

If you’ve been waiting to feel ready before pursuing something that matters to you, this conversation may help you make your move.

In this episode:

• The simple outreach that led to her first workshop
• How one opportunity helped her build the confidence to pursue another
• Why getting the help she thought she needed became an unexpected turning point
• What it felt like to see “AI expert” beneath her name on the news
• How she’s finding her voice and taking a stand in a fast-changing industry
• Her advice for women who feel called to something more but haven’t made their move

You don’t have to want an AI business to see yourself in this conversation. Maybe your next step is a book, a career change, a community, or an idea you’ve kept to yourself. Listen to hear how Jenni took hers seriously and started building something of her own.

Connect with Jenni Arnold

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Explore her work at HumankindIntelligence.ai.

What have you been holding back?

DM me on LinkedIn and tell me what you’re ready to put yourself out there for. I’d love to hear from you.

To bring Michelle’s Start Being Seen™ keynotes and interactive workshops to your organization or event, visit MichelleBGriffin.com and ShesVisible.com

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Hi, I'm Michelle, a TEDx and women’s leadership speaker, executive personal branding advisor, and founder of She’s Visible,™ the personal branding platform for women in leadership and business to own their expertise and put themselves out there to advance their careers and businesses

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“I’m living my dream.”

That’s what Dr. Tekeisha Zimmerman told me before we recorded this episode. Just months earlier, she had left a 20-year corporate career with big ambitions and one question: How do I connect everything I do so people understand what makes me different?

That’s the work we did together in Visible Brand Authority, my one-on-one VIP personal branding program for accomplished women ready to become known for their expertise and pursue bigger opportunities. You’ll hear how we clarified her personal brand, strengthened her message, and helped her put her expertise forward to pursue her dreams of speaking and growing her new business.

Today, she’s attracting speaking invitations and clients, preparing for her first international keynote, and pursuing a TEDx stage she once hesitated to apply for.

What changed? Tekeisha takes us inside the experience, including the moment things clicked and the moves she made next.

In this episode:

• Why an accomplished career can still leave you struggling to explain your value
• What helped Tekeisha connect the different sides of her work
• How clarity changed her confidence and the opportunities she pursued
• What happened when she invested in herself and put herself out there
• Why her story may change how you see what’s possible for you

If you’ve been wondering what you could do with your experience beyond where you are today, listen to Tekeisha’s story. You may recognize yourself in where she started.

Ready to write your own success story?

Learn more about my Visible Brand Authority program at MichelleBGriffin.com/VBA.

Put yourself out there. Your best work deserves to be seen, known, and chosen.

START BEING SEEN™ AND SOUGHT AFTER WITH MICHELLE B. GRIFFIN

Hi, I'm Michelle, a TEDx and women’s leadership speaker, executive personal branding advisor, and founder of She’s Visible,™ the personal branding platform for women in leadership and business to own their expertise and put themselves out there to advance their careers and businesses

CONNECT WITH ME. BOOK ME TO SPEAK. WORK WITH ME.

WEBSITE: https://www.michellebgriffin.com

MY SPEAKING TOPICS: https://michellebgriffin.com/speaking/

SHE'S VISIBLE: https://www.shesvisible.com

READ: My Personal Branding Books https://michellebgriffin.com/books/

LISTEN: The LinkedIn Branding Show https://michellebgriffin.com/podcast/

BE THE EXPERT AI RECOMMENDS- https://michellebgriffin.com/aivisibility/

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If podcast guesting is on your visibility to-do list or if you ever find yourself rambling when it matters most this one is for you.

We are wrapping up Podcast Visibility Month with a skill that goes way beyond podcasting. Whether you are being interviewed on a show, presenting to leadership, sitting on a panel, in a performance review, or on a Zoom call how you communicate your ideas clearly and compellingly is everything.

And the skill underneath all of it is the same, Sound bites.

In this solo episode I am breaking down exactly what a sound bite is, why most people ramble, and how to communicate in a way that makes people lean in, remember you, and want to hear more. Plus the sixth grade story that changed how I communicate forever.

In this episode:

• Why the most memorable communicators are not necessarily the smartest people in the room
• The three reasons most of us ramble and how to stop
• A simple three part formula that makes every answer land cleanly
• The sixth grade story that changed how I communicate forever
• Why silence is not awkward it's actually your superpower
• How to start practicing this today with one simple exercise
• The Gemini NotebookLM trick that will surprise you

This is not just for podcast guests. This is for every woman who wants to speak more confidently in meetings, advocate for herself in a performance review, pitch a new idea, or simply be remembered in any room she walks into.

DM me on LinkedIn and tell me where do you most need this skill right now? I'd love to hear from you.

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SHE'S VISIBLE: https://www.shesvisible.com

READ: My Personal Branding Books https://michellebgriffin.com/books/

LISTEN: The LinkedIn Branding Show https://michellebgriffin.com/podcast/

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If podcast guesting is on your visibility to-do list but you don't know how to pitch or where to even start, this episode is your guide.

Podcast guesting is one of the most powerful visibility moves you can make right now. You get in front of someone else's audience, build instant credibility, and that episode lives forever in search, including AI search.

And I know this from both sides of the mic. As a host who gets pitched constantly and as a guest who has appeared on countless shows, I'm sharing the four things you need to do to go from overlooked to booked.

We cover:

• Why most pitches miss the mark and what to do instead
• The research move most people skip that changes everything
• How to find your fresh take, the angle that makes a host say yes
• What your pitch actually needs to say and what to leave out
• The etiquette that separates the guests who get booked from the ones who don't

DM me on LinkedIn and tell me: are you pitching podcasts yet? I'd love to hear from you.

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READ: My Personal Branding Books https://michellebgriffin.com/books/

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Everyone says they want to start a podcast. But then... they don't. Maybe it's the tech. Maybe it's the fear of getting it wrong or not knowing where to even begin.

No matter what's been holding you back, this episode will help you get going

Guest Julie DeLucca-Collins is back for part two of our Podcast Visibility Month series, and this time we're talking about what it actually takes to launch and host your own show. Julie has had her own podcast for six years, produces her own show solo, and helps women launch and grow their podcasts.

Between the two of us, we have been doing this for over a decade combined, and we are giving you the real talk and actionable tips so more women like you pick up the mic!

In this episode:

• Why you should decide what your podcast is about before you ever touch cover art
• The SEO mistake Julie made with her show name and how to avoid it
• How to choose the right format: solo, guest interviews, or both
• The truth about video podcasting versus audio and what actually works
• Why Descript is the tool both of us recommend for recording and editing
• How to plan episodes so you never run out of ideas
• The real reason most podcasts die at seven episodes and how to not be one of them
• How to create a red thread that keeps listeners coming back episode after episode

Connect with Julie DeLucca-Collins and Grab Her Resources:
https://www.goconfidentlycoaching.com

Listen to Julie's daily-ish podcast Brave Moves https://bravemovespodcast.com/

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• Descript.com - Easy podcast/video AI editing - Get your first 2 months of the Descript Creator monthly plan for half the price (affiliate link, costs you nothing to use - https://descript.cello.so/OmazIIYWXQu)

• Buzzsprout - My podcast hosting platform of choice for years. Use this code for a $20 credit with any paid plans. (affiliate link, costs you nothing to use - https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=2005725

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READ: My Personal Branding Books https://michellebgriffin.com/books/

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If you have been wanting to guest on podcasts but don't know where to start, how to pitch, or what to do once you land the show, this episode is your masterclass.

As part of this month's Podcast Visibility Month, I'm interviewing Julie DeLucca-Collins, who's hosted her own podcast for years, has been on 100s of podcast shows herself, and runs a podcast agency with her husband.

As both podcast hosts and avid guests on shows, we've teamed to share all of it so you don't have to learn the hard way.

In this episode:

• Why guesting is the smartest first move before you ever start your own show
• The number one mistake guests make that makes hosts never want to have them back
• How to research shows and pitch yourself in a way that actually gets a yes
• What to include in your pitch to make the host's job easy and your answer obvious
• The cardinal sin of podcast guesting and the guest who did it 287 times in 40 minutes
• How to use Gemini NotebookLM to research shows and find your perfect pitch angle
• What to do before, during, and after the episode to make the most of every appearance
• Why thank you goes further than you think and the etiquette most guests skip

Plus Julie shares her Spotify playlist tip for turning every past appearance into ongoing visibility. That one is gold.

Connect with Julie DeLucca-Collins →
https://www.goconfidentlycoaching.com

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START BEING SEEN™ WITH MICHELLE B. GRIFFIN

Hi, I'm Michelle. I help women experts, leaders, and founders define their brands, communicate their value and build visibility that grows their careers and businesses.

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WEBSITE: https://www.michellebgriffin.com

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BE THE EXPERT AI RECOMMENDS - Download The Recognition Ready™ AI Guide and Scorecard https://michellebgriffin.com/aivisibility/

READ: My Personal Branding Books https://michellebgriffin.com/books/

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It's a new month, and I'm calling it Podcast Visibility Month (which pairs so well with International Podcasting Day on September 30th)

Because lately I've had so many women ask me the same question: "Michelle, how do I get on podcasts?"

Whether you have a corporate job, run your own business, or are a subject matter expert, author, or speaker, podcasting is a powerful visibility channel for you.

This kickoff episode explores why podcasting matters more than ever right now. And what's coming this month to help you get started.

In this episode:

• Why podcasting builds instant credibility and trust in a way social media simply can't
• Why a podcast episode outlasts and outperforms any social media post
• How podcasting feeds your AI visibility and keeps you searchable and findable long after recording
• Why appearing on someone else's show gives you instant third-party authority
• How podcasting opens doors to relationships, referrals, and opportunities you'd never find otherwise
• Why you don't need your own show to start guesting is one of the best PR moves you can make right now

Plus, a sneak peek at everything coming this month: topics, pitching, do's and don'ts, interview prep, and how to turn one episode into lasting visibility.

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START BEING SEEN™ WITH MICHELLE B. GRIFFIN

Hi, I'm Michelle. I help women experts, leaders, and founders define their brands, communicate their value and build visibility that grows their careers and businesses.

CONNECT WITH ME. BOOK ME TO SPEAK.

WEBSITE: https://www.michellebgriffin.com

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BE THE EXPERT AI RECOMMENDS - Download The Recognition Ready™ AI Guide and Scorecard https://michellebgriffin.com/aivisibility/

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You know you need to get out there. You're ready. But something keeps stopping you.

Maybe it's LinkedIn. Maybe it's speaking. Maybe it's pitching yourself as a podcast guest. Maybe it's finally launching that big thing you've been working on for months.

Whatever it is, this episode is for you.

Because I've been there. More times than I'd like to admit. And what I've learned after years of working through it myself and with clients is this, we don't need another certification, another course, or more time.

We don't need to wait for someday. Someday is not a day on the calendar. You have everything you need right now.

In this episode:

• Why the thing stopping you isn't what you think it is
• The reframe from my TEDx talk that makes showing up so much easier
• How to give yourself runway before you put yourself out there
• The nano steps that make the hard part feel way less hard
• The one question to ask yourself before this episode ends

And I'm leaving you with one simple action. Just one. Because that's how it starts.

If this resonated, share it with a woman in your world who's been sitting on the sidelines waiting until everything feels ready. She needs to hear this.

DM me on LinkedIn and tell me — what is the one thing you've been putting off that you're going to take action on this week?

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And if you haven't already — hit that follow button so you never miss an episode. Every week I'm bringing you real conversations, solo visibility strategies, and the mindset and tools you need to go from hidden expert to recognized authority.

START BEING SEEN™ WITH MICHELLE B. GRIFFIN

Hi, I'm Michelle. I help women experts, leaders, and founders define their brands, communicate their value and build visibility that grows their careers and businesses.

CONNECT WITH ME. BOOK ME TO SPEAK.

WEBSITE: https://www.michellebgriffin.com

MY SPEAKING TOPICS: https://michellebgriffin.com/speaking/

SHE'S VISIBLE: https://www.shesvisible.com

BE THE EXPERT AI RECOMMENDS - Download The Recognition Ready™ AI Guide and Scorecard https://michellebgriffin.com/aivisibility/

READ: My Personal Branding Books https://michellebgriffin.com/books/

LISTEN: The LinkedIn Branding Show https://michellebgriffin.com/podcast/

CONNECT: With me on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/michellebgriffin

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