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#478 | How to Advocate For Yourself
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In this episode of Evolve Ventures Tech, we challenge the belief that staying quiet keeps us safe. We examine how past experiences, emotional conditioning, and unspoken fears shape the way we show up, speak up, and protect our needs. Through a clarity-forward, psychologically grounded lens, we explore self-advocacy, emotional intelligence, and what it really takes to reclaim our voice without collapsing or overcompensating.
This is about moving from self-silencing to self-respect. Enter with honesty. Engage with intention. Walk out with your voice intact.
Here are the related episodes, each one builds on today’s conversation:
#407 | The Fear of Finally Using Your Voice - https://apple.co/4r3RRe6
#444 | Why Your Deepest Insecurities Hold the Key to Your Greatest Growth - https://apple.co/4qymY0C
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Show notes:
(3:47) How early trauma silences your voice
(8:23) Learned helplessness and the chained elephant analogy
(13:31) Defining self-advocacy in everyday life
(17:33) Bree reflects on her incredible journey as a member of the Evolve Ventures team.
(18:06) Perceived threat Vs. Real danger
(24:57) Rewiring fear through best-case thinking
(28:44) Clarifying needs before speaking up
(31:37) Building confidence through imperfect communication
(33:54) Outro
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(Stay tuned for this coming Monday’s episode!)
