If You’re Afraid to Be Seen, Start Here (Real Talk on Fear, Faith, and Building Your Personal Brand)

Dec 17, 2025

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You asked, we answered. From the fears that keep you from being seen, to the doubts that challenge your faith, to the questions that stop you from stepping into your calling - no topic is off limits in this episode.

Emily and Jake go through real questions from real people, tackling the struggles you might be afraid to speak out loud. Whether it’s fear of judgment, how to grow a personal brand authentically, or figuring out what God is calling you to, they break it down with practical advice, spiritual insight, and no-fluff honesty.

What You’ll Learn:

How to overcome fear and self-doubt when putting yourself out there
Practical advice for hearing God’s guidance and navigating faith
Lessons on handling relationships and pruning toxic energy
How to stay consistent in growth, business, and spiritual life even when it feels hard
Real strategies for building a personal brand that’s authentic, mission-driven, and sustainable

Timestamps:

(02:31) - Overcoming fear in content creation
(07:50) - Hearing God’s word as a new believer
(17:52) - Navigating friendships while upleveling
(24:11) - The Pruning Method
(27:09) - Pivoting from direct selling to personal branding
(34:20) - How social media accelerates growth
(36:22) - Staying consistent and embracing the long game
(39:49) - The reality of discipline, hard work, and sacrifice
(43:15) - Mission-driven goals and faith in action
(46:42) - Lessons from the story of David & Goliath

Links and Resources:

Book - How to Break Up with Your Friends: Finding Meaning, Connection, and Boundaries in Modern Friendships | https://a.co/d/58Za8oq
Don’t Start Your 2026 Without This (Step-by-Step Prep Guide for Success) | https://open.spotify.com/episode/75OLt304vqFIlV7UyuJmTI?si=34a9f6d4b44a4d0d
The 2026 Vision Episode - https://open.spotify.com/episode/1e418ARWOjgpkiXz6KTavY?si=78378526791c40fa