A client once told me I changed their life.
They said, “Because of our work together, my children will never know the poverty I grew up in.”
That’s generational change.
That’s legacy work.
But then they added, “I’m sorry, I can’t give you a testimonial. It would ruin my brand.”
And that’s when I knew we weren’t just dealing with strategy—we were confronting the myth of perfection.
So many high-achieving entrepreneurs still believe they have to be polished to be powerful. That if they share the messy parts—the real parts—they’ll lose credibility.
But here’s the truth:
If you believe you have to present as perfect for people to work with you, then no matter how successful you are, you’re only a fraction as successful as you could be.
I’ve declared bankruptcy. I’ve owed the IRS. And I’ve turned every one of those experiences into wisdom that helps my clients feel safe, seen, and sovereign.
Because you don’t need to be perfect to be powerful.
You just need to be you.
PS: Your story—the real one—is not a liability. It’s your legacy.
Profit is protest. And your truth? That’s the whole revolution.
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