Leaning Into the Unknown: The Truth About Starting Something New

Embarking on this new career—mentoring others through change—isn’t a sudden reinvention. It’s something I’ve done in some form most of my life. Listening deeply. Holding space. Helping people find their way forward. It feels natural and deeply aligned. So why does it also feel so vulnerable?

The truth is, I believe in what I’m doing. I know I’m capable. And yet, I still wrestle with doubt—fear of failing, being misunderstood, and not living up to expectations.

For much of my life, I’ve carried layers of insecurity. I’ve questioned my intelligence, struggled with body image, doubted my likability, and lived alongside anxiety. Statistically, I know I’m not alone; seven out of ten people experience anxiety, but that doesn’t always make the emotional waves easier to ride.

From the outside, I seem confident and composed. On good days, I move through the world in a way that suggests certainty. But the truth? I’m an outgoing introvert who feels things deeply. And while I’m told I’m grounded, intuitive, loving, and bright, my inner voice hasn’t always agreed. That’s the internal dialogue I’m learning to rewrite.

The hardest part of this new chapter is choosing to share myself publicly. 

Once a space for connection, social media now feels like a place where criticism often outweighs kindness. Hitting ‘post’ can feel exposing. Because it’s not just my work I’m sharing—it’s me. And for someone raised to believe “if you don’t have something kind to say, don’t say anything at all,” the current digital culture can feel harsh and unpredictable.

But here’s what I’m choosing: to keep showing up. Even in moments of uncertainty. Even when I feel exposed. Because I know that genuine transformation—mine and others’—lives on the other side of discomfort. And maybe, just maybe, my willingness to be seen will permit someone else to step forward, too.

So… I’m leaning in.

Not with false bravado but with quiet courage.

With clarity, care, and trust, I’m exactly where I’m meant to be. :)