Episode Summary:

Collaboration sounds beautiful on papercommunity, connection, audience growth, new opportunities. And dont get me wrong, I love a good collab. But today, Im pulling back the curtain on the love-hate relationship Ive had with collaboration in my business.

Sometimes, collaboration is the power play.
And sometimes? It becomes a crutch.

In this honest solo episode, Im breaking down:
Why collaboration can be a game-changer
How it can also become a way to hide or avoid doing your own work
The truth about partnerships built from power vs. gaps
And why standing tall in your own authority is non-negotiable if you want to build something sustainable

Were in a season where partnership and community are essentialbut only if youre showing up whole, grounded, and clear in your own value.

Tune in if youve ever

Leaned on someone elses platform more than your own
Said yes to collabs hoping theyd boost your visibility
Struggled with owning your expertise inside a partnership
Wanted a real talk about what healthy collaboration really looks like

Key Takeaway:

The best collaborations happen when whole people partner with whole peoplenot out of lack, but out of overflow. Stand tall in your power first. Then link arms.

Lets Connect:

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