Structure and Soul Podcast

Episode Summary:

Collaboration sounds beautiful on paper—community, connection, audience growth, new opportunities. And don’t get me wrong, I love a good collab. But today, I’m pulling back the curtain on the love-hate relationship I’ve had with collaboration in my business.

Sometimes, collaboration is the power play.
And sometimes? It becomes a crutch.

In this honest solo episode, I’m breaking down:
✨ Why collaboration can be a game-changer
✨ How it can also become a way to hide or avoid doing your own work
✨ The truth about partnerships built from power vs. gaps
✨ And why standing tall in your own authority is non-negotiable if you want to build something sustainable

We’re in a season where partnership and community are essential—but only if you’re showing up whole, grounded, and clear in your own value.

💬 Tune in if you’ve ever…

✔️ Leaned on someone else’s platform more than your own
✔️ Said yes to collabs hoping they’d “boost” your visibility
✔️ Struggled with owning your expertise inside a partnership
✔️ Wanted a real talk about what healthy collaboration really looks like

Key Takeaway:

The best collaborations happen when whole people partner with whole people—not out of lack, but out of overflow. Stand tall in your power first. Then link arms.

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