The Courage To Be Seen: Allowing Your Whole Self To Be Received
Episode 37: The Courage To Be Seen
In this episode I share my experience with being visible online and how I let go of old patterns and beliefs. I share what’s next for me as I step into a new and unexpected role and share more of myself. Listen to this episode when you are feeling unsure of what’s next and need a little encouragement to allow yourself to be fully received exactly as you are.
Episode Details
Summary
In this episode, I’m reflecting on what it means to be visible and how my relationship with being seen is beginning to change. For a long time, sharing parts of myself could feel like asking something of other people. Now, I’m starting to see visibility as an opportunity for connection, presence, and meaningful impact.
I share about a new opportunity to write the newsletter for my local yarn shop and what it felt like to become more visible within that community through WIP Wednesday. Even though being seen brought up discomfort and old fears, it also gave me the opportunity to receive the support that was already there and recognize how aligned this new role feels.
This episode explores the idea that our presence can be meaningful without needing to control how it is received. We do not always have to know exactly how our work will help someone. Sometimes our role is simply to show up, share what feels true, and trust that the right people will find something in it.
I’m also finally sharing something I’ve been creating behind the scenes: a new YouTube channel called From the Shoreline. It will be a lighter, more creative glimpse into my life, where I’ll share knitting projects, writing updates, the journey of working on my novel, and more of the everyday creative process.
Starting something new feels exciting, playful, uncomfortable, and a little scary all at once. But it also feels deeply aligned with my North Star of creating meaningful ways for us to spend time together.
This is an invitation to consider what visibility might mean for you. What if being seen does not have to be about performance or approval? What if your presence, your creativity, and your willingness to share yourself are already enough to create connection?
This episode is for you if…
You’re ready to step into a leadership position and be more visible in your life
You’re curious about starting a podcast and/or a YouTube channel and want to get a peek behind the scenes
You crave meaningful connections and relationships but find it hard to allow yourself to be fully seen
You feel like you’ve been in hiding and are ready to step out into the light
You’re a creative who wants to share more of your gifts but aren’t sure where to begin
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Kim Kogane is a writer and intuitive guide helping you navigate the tender in-between seasons. She lives in Seattle, Washington with her dog, Cauchy, and three cats. Learn more about Kim
