333. Give Yourself a Promotion: Your Leadership Needs an Identity Upgrade for the Next Era

We’re not doing the usual “new year, new you” nonsense. Samantha lays out a radically practical (and deeply spiritual) approach to creating a year of focus, clarity, and momentum: start with identity, not goals.After hosting two in-person VIP Days—whiteboard sessions where clients map everything from vision and leadership identity to team hires, fires, and brand ecosystems—Samantha noticed the same pattern: most people try to “do” their way into results… without ever becoming the person who can hold those results.In this episode, you’ll learn how to define the identity you’re stepping into, run a 2025 Reality Check using your calendar and camera roll, and use the Be–Do–Have framework to change your self-concept so your habits (and results) stop collapsing like a cheap lawn chair.If you want 2026 to reward you, it’s going to require discernment, discipline, and the guts to cut what drains you—even if it’s profitable. KEY TOPICS:Why 2026 will reward leaders who are self-led, focused, and radically clearThe real meaning of “clear your channel, change your life”What Samantha does inside a VIP Day (identity, vision, ecosystem, team, systems)How to define your next-level identity (sensory + embodied, not vague)The trap of “I want a million dollars/downloads” without identity alignmentThe 2025 Reality Check: using your Google Calendar + camera roll as dataThe green/red method: what energized you vs. what drained youWhy you must stop keeping work just because it makes money“Pruning” your life without making it dramatic: letting things fall awayBe–Do–Have: why behavior change fails without self-concept changeHow identity creates consistency (and why “motivation” is overrated)Samantha’s athlete story: “I became an athlete before I looked like one”Treating your energy like a business resource—and protecting it accordinglyWebsite: www.voiceandvisibility.comNewsletter: https://voiceandvisibility.myflodesk.com/optinFollow Samantha on Instagram: www.instagram.com/thesamanthawarrenFollow Samantha on Tiktok: www.tiktok.com/voiceandvisibilityOwn It with Samantha Warren, identity work 2026, goal setting mindset, how to change your identity, be do have method, self-concept transformation, leadership identity, discipline and consistency, protect your energy, focus and clarity, annual review exercise, reality check exercise, Google Calendar audit, personal growth strategy, entrepreneur mindset, spiritual entrepreneur, thought leader strategy, visibility and impact, habits vs identity, stop self-sabotage, manifestation and identity

This is the final episode of Own It for 2025 and Samantha isn’t wrapping the year with a tidy bow… she’s calling you out and calling you forward.This episode is about outgrowing who you used to be—and having the courage to admit it. Not intellectually. Not conceptually. But operationally. In your business. In your leadership. In your identity.Samantha breaks down why your past isn’t something to escape—it’s data. Data that shows you exactly where you’ve been capping yourself, over-functioning, or playing a role that no longer fits. She shares personal examples of stepping out of being “everything to everyone” and into the real work of CEO-level leadership, along with client stories that expose the cost of staying stuck in outdated roles.If you’ve been feeling burned out, restless, plateaued, or quietly resentful of the business or life you built—this episode is your permission slip to stop forcing it and promote yourself.Because leadership isn’t about doing more.It’s about becoming different.🧠 Key Topics DiscussedWhy true leadership starts with identity, not actionUsing your past as strategic data instead of emotional baggageThe danger of staying in a role you’ve outgrownVisionary vs. integrator roles (and why most leaders need both)Why doing it all alone is not noble—it’s inefficientHow over-responsibility leads to burnout and stagnationGiving yourself the promotion no one else will give youAligning visibility, leadership, and business strategy with your next identityWhy your business can only grow as much as you do📚 Resources MentionedDr. Ben Hardy – 10x Is Easier Than 2x, Be Your Future Self NowRocket Fuel – Understanding visionary vs. integrator roles💥 Connect with Sam & Voice and Visibilitywww.voiceandvisibility.comNewsletter: https://voiceandvisibility.myflodesk.com/optinFollow Samantha on Instagram: www.instagram.com/thesamanthawarrenFollow Samantha on Tiktok: www.tiktok.com/voiceandvisibility

🥳 RESOURCES + LINKSWork with Voice and Visibility: www.voiceandvisibility.comJoin The Newsletter: ⁠https://voiceandvisibility.myflodesk.com/optin⁠Follow Samantha on ⁠Instagram⁠: ⁠www.instagram.com/thesamanthawarren⁠Follow Samantha on ⁠Tiktok⁠: ⁠www.tiktok.com/voiceandvisibility⁠Most people don’t need a new funnel. They need to stop pretending. In this episode, Sam breaks down what “getting paid to be yourself” actually means—beyond the fluffy Instagram quote version. If you’re an educator, expert, speaker, podcast host, founder, or thought leader who’s been trying to be more polished, more credible, more “professional”… this is your permission slip to burn the mask and cash the check.Samantha shares how her perfectionism (and her former life as an architect) shaped the early version of her identity—and how real wealth, visibility, and impact came after she stopped overproducing herself. You’ll hear stories from clients who scaled from survival money to real revenue when they finally owned the “taboo” parts of their brand: the intuitive gifts, the unconventional healing work, the weird quirks, the real story.Because here’s the truth: energy doesn’t lie. People don’t want perfection. They want resonance. And resonance only happens when you stop abandoning yourself to be palatable.If you’ve been stuck in overthinking, hiding, constant rebranding, or draining yeses—this episode is a direct hit: trust your gut, protect your energy, let joy lead, and let support in. Your people can’t find you if you’re wearing someone else’s face.What “getting paid to be yourself” means in real-world business termsWhy perfectionism is usually a self-worth strategy in a cute outfitLeaving the “credible” path (architecture, credentials, expectations) to follow purposeHow authenticity creates visibility, partnership opportunities, and moneyOwning the “taboo” parts of your story (spiritual gifts, plant medicine, trauma-to-healing)Why joy is the most sustainable business strategy (and the highest frequency)The dog-video client story: when the “illogical” move becomes the growth engineYour gut knows faster than your mind—how to actually hear intuition againEnergy hygiene: cutting out what drains you so you can access your channelWhy constant rebrands are often a symptom of identity instabilityThe cost of self-abandonment (and why you can’t build a brand on betrayal)Collaboration, support, and the end of “doing it alone” as the new leadership eraUsing podcasting as thought leadership architecture to build legacy and resonanceBecoming a lighthouse: being more you so your people can finally find you🥳 RESOURCES + LINKSWork with Sam @ Voice and Visibility: www.voiceandvisibility.comJoin My Newsletter: https://voiceandvisibility.myflodesk.com/optinFollow Samantha on Instagram: www.instagram.com/thesamanthawarrenFollow Samantha on Tiktok: www.tiktok.com/voiceandvisibilitygetting paid to be yourself, personal brand authenticity, thought leadership podcast, podcasting for entrepreneurs, intuitive business strategy, authenticity marketing, stop people pleasing in business, energy hygiene, self-worth and success, purpose-driven business, brand voice confidence, build a magnetic personal brand, content strategy for coaches, spiritual entrepreneur branding, leadership identity work, visibility mindset, stop overthinking business, trusting your intuition, collaboration in business, plant medicine integration

This episode is a switch-up: Samantha is the one in the hot seat, interviewed by her dear friend Dr. Onalee Makam, for a grounded, honest conversation about relationships—and what it actually takes to call in a true life partner.If you’ve ever said, “Love has been hard,” or “There aren’t any good men,” or “No one can handle me,” this is your gentle (but firm) reality check. Samantha pulls back the curtain on the real process behind meeting her husband, Kurt: the mindset rewiring, the nervous system work, the identity shift, and the practical action that gets skipped when people reduce love to “just make a list.”You’ll hear why healthy relationship examples matter, how Samantha’s “ask hot guys out” era helped her expose anxious attachment patterns, and why your relationship won’t thrive if your partner is your only source of emotional oxygen. This is a conversation about safety, self-respect, magnetism, and building a life so full you’re not begging love to complete it.If you want a relationship that feels like two best friends on the same team—this one will expand what you believe is possible.RESOURCES + LINKSWork with Sam @ Voice and Visibility: www.voiceandvisibility.comJoin My Newsletter: https://voiceandvisibility.myflodesk.com/optinFollow Samantha on Instagram: www.instagram.com/thesamanthawarrenFollow Samantha on Tiktok: www.tiktok.com/voiceandvisibilitySubscribe on Youtube healthy relationship dynamics, how to find a life partner, calling in your soulmate, manifestation and relationships, anxious attachment healing, codependency in relationships, feminine energy and magnetism, how to be more feminine in relationship, dating to marry, how to know you’re in the right relationship, relationship green flags, hyper independence healing, healing relationship with the masculine, self worth and love, relationship advice for high achieving women, surrender and trust in relationships, building a secure relationship, how to keep spark alive in marriage

Has your nervous system been saying, “Ma’am, we are at capacity” ?On today’s episode, Sam talks candidly about hitting her upper limits in real time: leading a rapidly growing podcast company, holding big vision with God, navigating marriage and support with Kurt, and realizing her biggest challenge isn’t more… it’s learning how to hold more. From full-body meltdowns to bath-time cries to realizing she still struggles to ask for help, Samantha walks you through how she’s navigating this season instead of pretending she has the polished three-step solution.Using fitness, ultra-running, and lifting as metaphors, she breaks down how growth actually works: your “muscles” tear first, then you rebuild stronger. You’ll hear how she’s zooming out to make smarter decisions, building team and systems, and learning to trust herself, God, and her capacity — while reminding you that your limit is probably a lot higher than you think.If you’re in a season of rapid expansion, big opportunities, and “good problems” that still feel like a lot, this one will feel like a deep exhale and a firm hand on your back saying: You’re not crazy, you’re just growing.Key Topics DiscussedWhat it really feels like to hit your max capacity as a founder and leaderThe difference between wanting more and being resourced to hold moreNervous system tools, regulation, and why your body “freaks out” when things explodePreparing your physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual body for a bigger missionA birthday honey roast, a long speaker day, and the bathtub breakdown that cracked things openLearning to fully receive support from a partner (without guilt or flinching)The deeper challenge of asking for help when you don’t even know what you needBeing the “go-to” friend… and realizing you also get to lean on your peopleIn the business vs. on the business: zooming out to strategize, hire, and systematizeThe isolating side of “everything is working” and the pressure of holding fast growthOperating from your “next level” identity and bringing her into your current realityWhy your perceived capacity is usually way lower than your actual capacityFitness and ultra-running as a mirror for business resilience and self-trustOvercommitting, rescheduling, and releasing the shame of moving things on your calendarLearning to batch, build systems, and create white space to thinkDifferentiating between energy faucets (what fills you) and drains (what leaks you)The slingshot effect: pulling back to reset so you can break through the next ceilingShare this episode with your overachiever friends. Know a founder, leader, or creator who’s quietly drowning in “good problems”? Text them this episode so they know they’re not the only one maxing out and moving through it.Reflect on your real capacity. Grab a journal and ask: What’s actually draining me? What’s truly filling me? Where am I underestimating my ability to hold more? Use this as a starting point to adjust your commitments, support, and systems.Audit your support systems. Ask yourself: Where am I resisting help? Who could I lean on more — partner, friends, team, God? Then actually send the text or have the conversation you’ve been avoiding.If you’re ready to build a podcast that matches your voice and vision… You can explore working with Samantha and her company, Voice & Visibility, to launch or grow a podcast that becomes a real asset to your brand — not just another content chore. www.voiceandvisibility.comTag Sam on social with your aha moment Screenshot this episode, share your biggest takeaway, and tag Samantha so she can see what landed and cheer you on in your own expansion season.Join My Newsletter: https://voiceandvisibility.myflodesk.com/optinFollow Samantha on InstagramFollow Samantha on TiktokSubscribe on Youtube

→ ⁠Apply to the Thought Leader Accelerator You’re not invisible because you’re underqualified. You’re simply under-expressed. Samantha pulls back the curtain on why high-achieving women (and plenty of men) stay stuck in “best-kept secret” mode, tracing the sabotage back to childhood patterns of peace-keeping, perfectionism, and staying small.Samantha breaks down the emotional and strategic roots of visibility—why your business keeps hitting a glass ceiling, why your boldest ideas stay stuck in drafts, and why your public presence doesn’t yet match your private brilliance. You’ll learn how internalized humility becomes a brand problem, why visibility is a practiced skill (not a personality trait), and what it takes to step into true thought leadership with clarity, conviction, and volume.If you’re ready to stop hiding, start leading, and build a brand around your voice—not your fears—this episode hands you the first moves.KEY TOPICS DISCUSSEDThe hidden childhood patterns sabotaging adult visibilityWhy experts aren’t overlooked—they’re under-expressedThe emotional cost of being respected privately but unknown publiclyHow “humility conditioning” blocks brand growthVisibility as a practiced skill, not an innate personality traitThe difference between being unqualified vs. under-expressedWhy thought leadership begins with message clarity, not more certificationsHow internal conflict creates plateaus in business, brand, and leadershipRebuilding your voice as an identity—not a marketing tacticThe sneaky ways fear shows up as overthinking, procrastination, or perfectionismThe power of building a brand around your voice, not a scattershot offer suiteWhat to expect inside Samantha’s 90-Day Thought Leader Accelerator→ Apply to the Thought Leader AcceleratorReady to go from best-kept secret to visible thought leader? Join Samantha’s immersive 90-day accelerator designed to extract your message, refine your identity, and build a brand around your voice. Details here.→ Share this episode with a friend who’s playing smallIf you know someone who’s brilliant but hiding, send this their way.→ Leave a review for Own It With Samantha WarrenIf this episode cracked something open for you, let Samantha know—your review helps amplify the message.thought leadership coaching, visibility strategy for entrepreneurs, personal brand development, female founders leadership, how to be more visible online, overcoming fear of visibility, brand messaging clarity, expert positioning, imposter syndrome for entrepreneurs, building a brand around your voice, business identity work, confidence for creators, Samantha Warren podcast, Own It podcast

Do you have to choose between God and spirituality? After a TikTok video on this topic went viral—7,000+ likes and over 1,700 comments—Sam brings the conversation to the podcast to unpack what people are really feeling: a longing for truth, unity, and a spiritual identity that integrates both God and energy, intuition, and personal evolution.Sam shares her journey growing up Catholic, discovering intuitive gifts, rejecting rigid religious structures, and ultimately realizing that God and New Age spirituality are not opposites—they are interconnected. This episode explores intuition, leadership, past lives, mission, calling, and why so many leaders are waking up to a “both/and” paradigm that doesn’t fit neatly into old boxes.If you’ve ever felt caught between religion and spirituality, repelled by dogma yet deeply connected to God, or if you’re a leader who knows your mission is bigger than you… this episode will hit home.KEY TOPICS DISCUSSEDWhy so many people feel torn between God and spiritualityThe divide between religion, New Age spirituality, and the “awakening” happening right nowIntuition as a spiritual gift—and how everyone has itHow leaders are being “called” into deeper purpose and missionWhy old structures are collapsing and what that means for 2026The role of God (or Source/Universe) in thought leadership and creative expressionHow surrender, listening, and co-creation accelerate your missionUsing prayer, nature, and presence to hear divine guidanceWhy your next direction often won’t come from your mindHow God works through other people, teams, and collaborationStepping into your calling even when it feels terrifyingThe deeper spiritual message behind virality, collective resonance, and the BOTH/AND movement🥳 RESOURCES + LINKSWork with Sam @ Voice and Visibility: Book a Call HereJoin My Newsletter: https://voiceandvisibility.myflodesk.com/optinFollow Samantha on InstagramFollow Samantha on TiktokSubscribe on YoutubeOwn It with Samantha Warren🔦Take the Mic 🔦Own the SpotlightGod and spirituality, both and spirituality, God vs new age, spiritual awakening 2025, intuition and God, thought leadership spirituality, God in business, spiritual gifts, leaders and intuition, energy and God, non-religious spirituality, Catholic trauma healing, divine guidance, God and intuition, spiritual alignment, purpose and mission, surrender and calling.

How do you stop comparing yourself to others? Well, first you need to understand why you do it. Second, you need to know the plan you need to put in place to go from comparison to enoughness. In this episode, you’ll understand why you compare, how to stop comparing yourself and the actionable steps you can take to protect your energy, keep a growth mindset and align with your true mission.00:00 Introduction: Embrace Your Unique Path00:22 Authenticity and Evolution of the Show01:09 The Couch Story and Setting the Scene02:14 Shifting from Image Perfection to Truth03:38 The Dangers of Comparison04:16 Taking Action: Detox Your Social Media06:48 The Importance of Protecting Your Energy19:08 Trusting Your Inner Authority23:29 Final Thoughts and Encouragement🥳 RESOURCES + LINKSWork with Samantha @ Voice and Visibility: Book a Call HereJoin My Newsletter: https://voiceandvisibility.myflodesk.com/optinFollow Samantha on InstagramFollow Samantha on TiktokSubscribe on YoutubeOwn It with Samantha Warren🔦Take the Mic 🔦Own the Spotlight

this episode is a real-time snapshot of what happens before everything clicks — the messy middle between "I want to start a podcast" and a full blown brand being built.It’s part of an ongoing series where I sit down with our client, Steve Sapourn of the Neuro's Journey, to capture what really happens behind the scenes as my podcast company Voice and Visibility helps him build his personal brand and own his story in real time.Together, we talk about the energy of visibility, the fear of being seen, and the moment when alignment begins to take shape. Steve shares how he’s finding his authentic voice, shaping his message, and aligning who he is with what he’s creating.If you’ve ever felt the call to share your story and your voice, this episode will meet you right where you are.02:00 The aspects of building a brand from scratch – with zero followers or visibility07:15 Facing the fear of visibility: Harnessing the energy shift that follows12:38 The inner work before the strategy18:50 Fighting through external validation while navigating the creative process25:00 Using life as your guru to find true brand alignment31:42 How to build momentum even when you feel vulnerable 58:00 Avoiding the trap of losing yourself: Staying true to your brand’s purpose01:10:00 Steve’s official podcast launch01:17:30 Celebrating alignment while being high on lifeRESOURCES + LINKSHop on my Newsletter to Watch Me Build My Podcast + Media Company, Voice and Visibility in public – https://voiceandvisibility.myflodesk.com/optinFollow Samantha on InstagramFollow Samantha on TiktokSubscribe on YoutubeConnect with Steve:The Neuro’s Journey Podcast Launch Party 11/22/2025, Boulder COFollow Steve on Youtube

Welcome to the very first episode of Own It! After a powerful period of evolution, the podcast has its final, most embodied name, and this is the episode that defines the entire movement. If you've ever felt like you're living in victim mode, people-pleasing your way through life, or dimming your light to make others comfortable, this is your official invitation to stop. It's time to own who you are, what you want, and the incredible life you're here to create.In this fiery solo episode, Samantha Warren breaks down what it truly means to "own it." It's about taking radical responsibility for every aspect of your life, from your body to your bank account. It's about understanding that in order to be a true leader, you cannot be a people-pleaser. Samantha shares raw, personal stories of her own unconventional choices—from dating a 50-year-old man at 25 to leaving the safety of her 9-to-5—to illustrate the power of tuning out the noise and trusting your own inner authority. This episode is your permission slip to stop asking for permission and start living a life that is unapologetically yours.TIMESTAMPS:00:00 Welcome to the first official episode of "Own It"01:21 What the new show name "Own It" truly means03:32 The turning point: moving from victim mindset to radical responsibility05:00 The core of "owning it": taking ownership of your life and who you are05:24 Why you cannot be a people-pleaser and own your life at the same time08:39 The terror and power of leaving a safe 9-to-5 to follow your soul's calling10:00 The hard truth: owning it will make you unpopular at times12:33 The reframe: magnetism is not being loud, it's being calmly centered in your power13:32 Why we're done with the people-pleasing era16:00 The "Behind the Brand" series announcement>> RESOURCES + LINKSHop on my Newsletter to Watch Me Build My Podcast + Media Company, Voice and Visibility in public – https://voiceandvisibility.myflodesk.com/optinFollow Samantha on InstagramFollow Samantha on TiktokSubscribe on Youtube