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Karol Houtman's avatar

The title alone told my story. The reframe from pivot to return is the whole thing, isn't it. Most of us aren't changing direction we're finally turning to face the work we were always doing in the margins. And the part about borrowing someone else's voice because it's what the other coaches were teaching? I felt that in my chest. The borrowed voice is always the tell. It was never going to fit. Glad you found your own building in the open suits it. Loved this.

Tomide Awe 🪴's avatar

Thank you for reading it, Karol. This comment felt like you were right there in the middle of the realization with me.

Julian Mercer's avatar

That reframe is everything.

Most people spend years treating the thing that matters most as something they'll get to later, after the real work is done. Then they look back and realize it was the real work all along.

Building it in the open takes a different kind of courage than building it privately. Glad you're doing it.

Tomide Awe 🪴's avatar

Yes. I kept treating this work like something I would get back to once the more legitimate or urgent work was handled. But it turns out this was the throughline the whole time.

Building in the open still feels tender, but it also feels like the most honest way to do it now. Thank you for reading.

Julian Mercer's avatar

Tender is exactly the right word for it. That honesty comes through.

Krista Casey's avatar

The Self Authored Blueprint sounds incredible!! I’m already thinking of all the women I know who would benefit so deeply from working with you. Excited to share with them :)

Tomide Awe 🪴's avatar

Krista, this means a lot. Thank you. I'd be grateful for you to share it with anyone who might need this kind of support.

Lizzy Klein's avatar

You are so inspiring, I’m grateful I found your page💖

Tomide Awe 🪴's avatar

Thank you so much. I’m really grateful you’re here 💛