What happens when the experiences that made you feel like an outsider become the very things that strengthen your confidence, voice, and presence?
In this episode of She SHINES on Purpose, Turiya Hodge sits down with Naeemah Elias for an authentic conversation about belonging, visibility, confidence, and learning to raise your hand before you feel completely ready.
Naeemah shares how her experiences shaped the way she shows up, leads, and creates opportunities and why waiting to be recognized can keep us from stepping into what's already possible.
In this conversation, you'll discover:
- Why confidence is built through action and experience
- What it means to raise your hand before you feel ready
- How to become intentional about what you want to be known for
- Why feeling like an outsider can become a source of strength
- How visibility and self-expression can create new opportunities
If you've ever questioned whether you belong in the room or waited for someone else to recognize what you bring, this conversation will challenge you to see your experiences differently and consider what becomes possible when you choose to step forward.
Connect & SHINE
Connect with Our Guest
Want to continue the conversation with Naeemah Elias?
Website: Elias Presence
LinkedIn: Connect with Naeemah on LinkedIn
TED Talk: Watch Naeemah's TED Talk
Connect with Turiya Hodge
Want to learn more about Turiya and her work helping purpose-driven women become known, create opportunities, and turn their visibility into meaningful business growth?
LinkedIn: Connect with Turiya on LinkedIn
Email: SheShinesOnPurpose@gmail.com
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