REPLAY! August Q&A

This community is ❤️❤️❤️

SO. FUN.

SO. KIND.

Loved that Q&A so much… and got HUGE value myself out of it. The bit on how to negotiate?!!!

Aaaaand… ehem recorded using Fathom but not Zoom, oops. Minus side is no cute preview to post here. Just some screenshots:

Hahaha am reminded that I’ve gotten my whole life “your face is just so expressive.”

But plus side is you get a summary and a transcript and all the AI bells and whistles if you click the link below. For example (THIS IS MY FIRST TIME USING AI-GENERATED WORDS ON THIS SUBSTACK SOOO NOT MY THING DON’T GET USED TO IT):

• One member shares struggling with defaulting to people-pleasing instead of speaking her truth. Samara provides suggestions for practicing assertiveness in low-stakes situations to build that muscle, and acknowledges that even direct communication doesn't always prevent feeling "icky" afterwards.

• Another raises a question about the concept of “strength and warmth” from Samara’s book, wondering how to navigate situations where there is a lack of warmth or trust. Samara clarifies that strength and warmth are tools to use strategically in high-stakes interactions, not necessarily to be maintained at all times.

• Another discusses the challenge of showing up authentically on social media, feeling that she holds back her true self. Samara offers suggestions for finding the right balance between quality and quantity of content, as well as taking "bravery breaks" when needed.

• Another shares her struggle to write an inspirational speech for an upcoming public speaking competition, feeling that the typical frameworks don’t align with her authentic voice. Samara encourages her to start with small, relatable stories and build from there.

But, like, better 🤣

Link to watch and read: