152. From Shame to Shine: The courage to face what you’ve hidden most with Clare Elizabeth Dea

What happens when the very thing you’ve spent your life hiding… becomes the thing you’re here to share?In this deeply raw and powerful conversation, I sit down with author, performer, and speaker Clare Elizabeth Dea as she prepares to release her new memoir: Shame to Shine-Dancing with My Shadows. But this isn’t just a conversation about writing a book, it’s about what it takes to revisit your past, own your truth, and put your story into the world… again.Clare opens up about the courageous decision to pull her first book off the shelves and the eight-year journey that followed to rewrite it from a place of deeper truth, alignment, and self-responsibility.We explore the layers of shame that shaped her identity, from body image and belonging to relationships, money, and the lies we sometimes tell to protect ourselves, and how facing those shadows became the very pathway to her purpose.This conversation is honest, emotional, and at times confronting… but also incredibly empowering. Because beneath it all is a powerful message: your story, especially the parts you want to hide, might be the very thing that sets you (and others) free.If you’ve ever felt like you’re not enough, like you don’t quite fit, or like there are parts of your story you’d rather keep hidden… this episode will have you questioning what’s possible if you chose to bring them into the light.Key takeaways:o   The untold story behind Shame to Shine… and why it’s being released now.o   The hidden cost of carrying shame and how it quietly shapes your life.o   Why we hide parts of ourselves… even from those closest to us.o   What happens when you finally tell the truth about something you’ve carried for years.o   The behind-the-scenes reality of writing a memoir that goes far beyond what people see.o   Why the stories we’re most afraid to share are often the ones that matter most.o   The shift that happens when you fully own your story—all of it. About Clare Elizabeth Dea:Once a perfectionist hiding in the wings, Clare Elizabeth Dea has claimed the stage as a performance artist, keynote speaker, workshop facilitator and author, inspiring women to transform shame into power and shine on stage with unstoppable flair.Think Liza Minnelli meets Brené Brown. Blending comedy, song, and electric storytelling, she crafts an experience that is part TED Talk, part Broadway spectacular, giving everyone permission to take up space and be truly seen in their authentic expression.🌟 Her memoir: Shame To Shine launches on 29th April, 2026. Featured on mainstream media, various publications, and social media platforms, Clare is celebrated for creating spaces where women truly connect, collaborate, and shine their brightest together. Follow Clare or get in touch with her: Website: Clare Elizabeth Dea   Instagram: @clareelizabeth_dea     Facebook: Clare Elizabeth Dea    Where to find me: Website: Kim Payne   LinkedIn: Kim Payne Instagram: @iamkimpayne  Facebook: KimPayneBiz  COURAGEOUS ME – THE BOOK Grab your copy of Courageous Me – The courage to turn someday into today.