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Intentional Vulnerability, Oversharing, and the Fine Line Between Relatable and "Yikes"
Season 1 · Episode 393

Intentional Vulnerability, Oversharing, and the Fine Line Between Relatable and "Yikes"

Business Not As Usual with Megan Yelaney

May 12, 202535m 55s

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Show Notes

Do you ever wonder if you're sharing too much online? Whether you're trying to connect with your audience, show the "real you," or just vent in the moment—there's a fine line between being vulnerable and accidentally making people question if they should hire you. (Oof, yep…we're going there.)

In this episode, I unpack what it really means to practice intentional vulnerability—aka how to share the messy without looking like a mess.

We talk about:

  • How to check yourself before sharing emotional stories (the "scar vs. wound" rule I live by)

  • Why oversharing chaos in real time might be costing you clients

  • The exact questions I ask before posting vulnerable content

  • How to share your life and build trust without sacrificing your credibility

  • What "professional" actually means in the age of real-time stories, twin toddlers, and unfiltered IG lives

I also share behind-the-scenes updates about:

  • My upcoming rebrand (!!) and why this launch feels extra personal

  • A full-circle moment after a rough season where I almost quit my business

  • What embracing chaos as a CEO and a twin mom looks like (laundry piles and client wins can coexist)

This is the episode to listen to if you're stuck wondering: "Am I showing my audience I'm human...or just overwhelmed?"

📣 Bonus: My Main Character Energy Private Podcast is still live! This is where I go even deeper into storytelling, messaging, and how to become the coach everyone wants to hire. 👉 https://meganyelaney.com/main-character

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