What happens when you realize you have been making everyone else visible while quietly keeping yourself small?
In this episode of She Is a Leader Podcast, we dive into what it really looks like for women to step out from behind the scenes, own their story, and lead with confidence without burning themselves out in the process.
I am joined by KJ Blattenbauer, a PR expert who built her career helping others shine, until a moment of deep realization forced her to ask a hard question. Why was she empowering everyone else to be visible while holding herself back?
KJ shares her journey from choosing a behind-the-scenes role out of self-doubt to intentionally stepping into the spotlight.
We talk about visibility as leadership, why rejection is not personal but data, and how consistency and clarity build real authority. We also unpack why PR does not have to feel intimidating or performative, and how owning your message can create freedom, trust, and impact without adding more to your plate.
We talk about visibility as leadership, why rejection is not personal but data, and how consistency and clarity build real authority. We also unpack why PR does not have to feel intimidating or performative, and how owning your message can create freedom, trust, and impact without adding more to your plate.
This conversation covers confidence, delegation, rejection resilience, personal branding, and the mindset shifts women need to stop hiding and start leading on their own terms.
If you have ever felt invisible despite doing all the work, struggled with putting yourself out there, or wondered how to be seen without losing yourself, this episode will give you clarity, confidence, and practical perspective.
Check out KJ's free PR tools to start owning your message: https://www.hearsaypr.com/freebie
Check out KJ's free PR tools to start owning your message: https://www.hearsaypr.com/freebie
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๐ Meet KJ Blattenbauer
Website: http://www.hearsaypr.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kjblattenbauer/
Hearsay's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hearsaypr/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kjblattenbauer/
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๐ Highlights ๐
00:00 | Introduction
๐Connect with Yvi
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๐ Highlights ๐
00:00 | Introduction
01:30 | Choosing to stay hidden and the cost of playing small
06:38 | Being the example for the next generation of women
09:10 | Rejection as data, not failure
11:20 | The power of following up and staying visible
15:55 | The first step to own your voice
17:50 | Why consistency builds trust and authority
20:55 | Women can do anything, but we forget that
22:00 | Designing a life that actually feels like yours
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