Hot take? Your higher self might actually be the one thing blocking you from reaching your next level.

In this episode, Raez Argulla unpacks why higher self language quietly creates pressure, comparison, and distance—and how replacing it with “most iconic self” will completely changed the way you move, decide, and show up in your life, brand and business.

This conversation explores what it actually means to embody your next level instead of overthinking it. From acting before you’re ready and letting yourself be seen while evolving, to making both bold and micro decisions that compound over time, Raez breaks down how being iconic normalizes the messy middle and turns momentum into something embodied, not forced.

If you’ve been doing the mindset work but still feel stuck waiting to feel “ready,” this episode just might be the key to unlocking your next-level identity shift!

✨ Connect with Raez

If you’ve ever felt unseen in your own brand, consider this your invite to step into your spotlight.

Let’s keep the conversation going!

📸 Work with me: ⁠⁠⁠⁠raezcreative.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ — brand photography + video content that gets you paid for being you.

🏆 Join Content Club: Weekly sessions and community support to help you build a consistent presence while growing your brand and visibility

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→ Personal Instagram: ⁠⁠@raezcreative ⁠⁠

→ Podcast Instagram: ⁠@brandnewerapodcast⁠⁠⁠

→ LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Raez Argulla⁠

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Chapters

00:00 The Language of Higher Self Is Failing You

03:48 Why We’re Rebranding It to Most Iconic Self

06:22 The Key to Your Next Level Is Being Iconic

10:42 The Iconic Self-Embodiment Framework

17:26 Transforming Mindset for Iconic Living

22:05 The Ripple Effect of Bold Decisions

26:43 Daily Micro-Choices for Iconic Living

28:11 Journal Prompts for an Iconic Identity Shift

You don’t need to disappear to reinvent yourself—and you definitely don’t need to wait until everything is “figured out” to be visible.

In this episode, Raez Argulla breaks down what it really looks like to build a brand while you’re still becoming. She shares her own lived experience of personal transformation, identity shifts, and evolving publicly—and why visibility during change isn’t a liability, it’s the whole point.

Raez introduces her Becoming While Building Method for for navigating transformation in real time, while staying connected to your audience and grounded in who you’re becoming. This conversation is about letting your brand evolve with you, trusting that clarity comes from movement, and inviting your audience to grow with you instead of watching you from the sidelines.

If you’ve been feeling the pull to change—but worried about confusing people, losing momentum, or “doing it wrong” when it comes to your online presence—this episode is your permission slip to show up anyway.

✨ Connect with Raez

If you’ve ever felt unseen in your own brand, consider this your invite to step into your spotlight.

Let’s keep the conversation going!

📸 Work with me: ⁠⁠⁠⁠raezcreative.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ — brand photography + video content that gets you paid for being you.

🏆 Join Content Club: Weekly sessions and community support to help you build a consistent presence while growing your brand and visibility

👀 Follow me online:

→ Personal Instagram: ⁠⁠@raezcreative ⁠⁠

→ Podcast Instagram: ⁠@brandnewerapodcast⁠⁠⁠

→ LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Raez Argulla⁠

And if this episode hit home, share it with a friend or tag me on IG—I’d love to hear what landed for you 💖

Chapters

00:00 Embracing Personal Transformation
01:03 Building Your Brand in Public
01:31 The Power of Visibility and Trust
06:52 The Becoming While Building Method
16:20 Embracing Change and Intuition
20:22 Building in Public: The Power of Sharing
23:24 The Journey of Community Leadership
28:30 Finding Clarity in Purpose
36:16 Creating Content Club: A Collaborative Approach
41:46 Lessons from Building in Public
42:53 Reflection Questions for Transformation

Building a business that feels good shouldn’t come at the cost of doing good. In this episode, host Raez Argulla sits down with Kathryn LeBlanc, founder of LeBlanc & Co. Communications, to talk about what it really looks like to lead with alignment. Kathryn shares her journey from working in the nonprofit world to building her own strategy-first agency focused on social good. Together, they unpack the realities of running a values-driven company—from maintaining balance and integrity to using creativity as a force for advocacy. Kathryn also sheds light on the power of storytelling in shaping impact and offers grounded advice for leaders striving to build businesses that stay true to their values, even when it’s not the easy choice.

🫱🏻‍🫲🏼 Connect with Kathryn

→ Kathryn’s Linkedin

→ Kathryn’s Instagram: @kat_leblanc

→ Social Impact Comms Podcast

→ LeBlanc & Co. Website

→ LeBlanc & Co. Instagram: @leblancandcocomms

✨ Connect with Raez

If you’ve ever felt unseen in your own brand, consider this your invite to step into your spotlight.

Let’s keep the conversation going!

📸 Work with me: ⁠⁠⁠⁠raezcreative.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ — brand photography + video content that gets you paid for being you.

👀 Follow me online:

→ Personal Instagram: ⁠⁠@raezcreative ⁠⁠

→ Podcast Instagram: ⁠@brandnewerapodcast⁠⁠⁠

→ LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Raez Argulla⁠

🏆 Want to post more consistently? Join Content Club

And if this episode hit home, share it with a friend or tag me on IG—I’d love to hear what landed for you 💖

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Values-Driven Leadership

02:17 Kathryn's Journey in Social Impact

04:49 Identifying Gaps in the Nonprofit Sector

07:30 Leading with Alignment: Evolution of Values

10:06 Building a Values-Aligned Team

13:11 Creative Activations in Social Good

15:40 Innovative Campaigns and Community Engagement

21:17 Inspiration from Unexpected Sources

22:36 Communications as a Tool for Power

25:24 The Importance of Alignment in Storytelling

27:48 Values-Driven Projects: A Case Study

31:03 Navigating Temptations: Values vs. Opportunity

34:07 Defining Values for Decision Making

36:57 Misconceptions About Values-Driven Businesses

If you’ve ever felt stuck, overthinking every single post, or burning out trying to keep up with trends, then this episode is for you. Raez Argulla breaks down how to create magnetic content—the kind that attracts your audience naturally because it feels real. From her journey as a social media manager to rediscovering her authentic voice, Raez shares practical tools to overcome perfectionism, analysis paralysis, and burnout.

You’ll learn how authenticity outperforms trends, how Human Design and energy can shape your content strategy, and simple, practical ways to experiment and build your signature content online.

📚 Curious about Human Design & Astrology?

Read these (affiliate links):

→ ⁠⁠You Were Born for This by Chani Nicholas⁠⁠

→ ⁠⁠A Modern Guide to Human Design by Rachel Lieberman → ⁠⁠ Human Design: Discover the Person You Were Born to Be by Chetan Parkyn

✨ Connect with Raez

If you’ve ever felt unseen in your own brand, consider this your invite to step into your spotlight.

Let’s keep the conversation going!

📸 Work with me: ⁠⁠⁠⁠raezcreative.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ — brand photography + video content that gets you paid for being you.

👀 Follow me online:

→ Personal Instagram: ⁠⁠@raezcreative ⁠⁠

→ Podcast Instagram: ⁠@brandnewerapodcast⁠⁠⁠

→ LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Raez Argulla⁠

And if this episode hit home, share it with a friend or tag me on IG—I’d love to hear what landed for you 💖

Chapters

00:00 What is Magnetic Content Creation Anyway?

01:46 My Struggle With Visibility

04:29 Experimentation and Finding Your Voice

08:35 Understanding Human Design for Content Creation

11:26 How I Embody the Role Model Hermit Profile

12:36 Applying Your Human Design Aura & Profile to Your Content

13:47 Aligning Content with Human Design

15:09 Using Astrology to Align Your Content

16:45 Practical Content Creation Methods You Can Try Immediately

21:46 Tips For Overcoming Content Creation Blocks

What if chasing stability was the very thing keeping you from feeling fulfilled? In this episode, host Raez Argulla sits down with Alyssa Morissette to share her inspiring journey from a corporate career in insurance to becoming a Zumba instructor and small business owner. Alyssa opens up about navigating burnout, building a support system, and creating a brand that truly reflects her energy and values. Together, they explore the power of community, self-care, and knowing when to pause and recharge—reminding us that following what lights you up can lead to both personal and professional freedom.

💃🏻 Connect with Alyssa

→ Website: https://energizezumba.com/

→ Instagram: @energizezumba

→ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/energizezumba

✨ Connect with Raez

If you’ve ever felt unseen in your own brand, consider this your invite to step into your spotlight.

Let’s keep the conversation going!

📸 Work with me: ⁠⁠⁠⁠raezcreative.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ — brand photography + video content that gets you paid for being you.

👀 Follow me online:

→ Personal Instagram: ⁠⁠@raezcreative ⁠⁠

→ Podcast Instagram: ⁠@brandnewerapodcast⁠⁠⁠

→ LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Raez Argulla⁠

And if this episode hit home, share it with a friend or tag me on IG—I’d love to hear what landed for you 💖

Chapters

00:00 Introducing Alyssa Morissette

03:30 The Journey from Corporate to Zumba

10:40 Recognizing Burnout and Taking Action

15:42 The Decision to Quit and Pursue Passion

20:35 Support Systems and Community Impact

26:24 Building a Brand Around Energy and Community

27:34 Community Wellness and Responsibility

29:53 The Power of Authentic Energy

37:34 Recognizing and Managing Burnout

44:02 The Importance of Pausing and Self-Care

47:35 Building a Brand That Feeds You

What if you stopped waiting for the world to see you—and learned to see yourself first? In this episode, Raez Argulla explores the concept of the female gaze, contrasting it with the male gaze and unpacking its significance in photography, representation, and self-empowerment. Drawing from her university thesis and her journey as a photographer, she reflects on how women can reclaim their stories by witnessing themselves through their own eyes. The conversation dives into emotional intimacy, visibility, and the transformative power of self-recognition—offering practical ways to redefine how you see yourself both in life and in front of the camera.

📖 Literature Mentioned:

John Berger, "Ways of Seeing" (1972)

Laura Mulvey, "Visual Pleasures and Narrative Cinema" (1975 essay)

Roland Barthes, "Camera Lucida" (1980)

✨ Connect with Raez

If you’ve ever felt unseen in your own brand, consider this your invite to step into your spotlight.

Let’s keep the conversation going!

📸 Work with me: ⁠⁠⁠⁠raezcreative.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ — brand photography + video content that gets you paid for being you.

👀 Follow me online:

→ Personal Instagram: ⁠⁠@raezcreative ⁠⁠

→ Podcast Instagram: ⁠@brandnewerapodcast⁠⁠⁠

→ LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Raez Argulla⁠

And if this episode hit home, share it with a friend or tag me on IG—I’d love to hear what landed for you 💖

Chapters

00:00 The Concept of the Female Gaze00:11 Personal Journey and Thesis Project05:26 What is the Male Gaze?06:36 The Emotional Depth of the Female Gaze09:01 The Impact of Representation in Media11:07 The Art Show Experience13:16 Empowerment Through Photography16:02 Transformation and Client Stories18:42 Transformative Moments in Photography21:46 The Impact of the Female Gaze25:52 Empowering Self-Representation27:31 Tools for Self-Recognition33:26 Journaling and Reflection for Self-Discovery

Being seen isn’t about confidence—it’s about courage. In this episode, Raez Argulla explores the power of showing up as the face of your brand—and how visibility becomes an act of empowerment when you stop waiting to feel ready. She shares her own journey of overcoming the fear of being seen, from hiding behind the camera to confidently owning her spotlight, and how vulnerability became her greatest strength. Through stories, mindset shifts, and practical tools, Raez unpacks how to move past perfectionism, embrace authenticity, and build the confidence to show up online.

✨ Connect with Raez

If you’ve ever felt unseen in your own brand, consider this your invite to step into your spotlight.

Let’s keep the conversation going!

📸 Work with me: ⁠⁠⁠⁠raezcreative.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ — brand photography + video content that gets you paid for being you.

👀 Follow me online:

→ Personal Instagram: ⁠⁠@raezcreative ⁠⁠

→ Podcast Instagram: ⁠@brandnewerapodcast⁠⁠⁠

→ LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Raez Argulla⁠

And if this episode hit home, share it with a friend or tag me on IG—I’d love to hear what landed for you 💖

Chapters

00:00 The Power of Visibility

01:40 Where My Fear of Being Seen Began

10:48 Overcoming Fear of Judgment

23:01 The Turning Point: Embracing Imperfection

29:17 Why Vulnerability is the Key to Visibility

33:48 Imposter Syndrome is Part of the Journey

39:31 Long-Term Visibility Practices

50:21 The Messy Journey of Being Seen