449 | Why are You Playing Small? It’s Time to Embrace Your Boldness: Why You Deserve to Take Up Space, Feel Seen, and Be Heard

Playing small is costly, and this episode is your permission slip to stop shrinking, stop apologizing for your brilliance, and step fully into your boldness. Tyra breaks down what it means to take up space, trust your value, and carry Big Deal Energy into 2026. If you’re ready to step fully into your life, show up unapologetically, and leave behind hesitation and self-doubt, this episode serves as your roadmap.This week’s Affirmation is: “I am the main character in my story.”3 Biggest TakeawaysTaking up space starts with YOU: You can’t expect the world to see your worth if you don’t first honor your own presence.Boldness isn’t always loud: Sometimes it’s internal, quiet, and about choosing yourself even when no one is clapping.Imposter syndrome can’t stop you: Name it, document your wins, reframe failure, and visualize yourself confidently taking up space.Community Connection LinksSign up for the Community Newsletter!: www.tyrathecreative.com/podcastJoin the AFBG Book Club: https://tyrathecreative.myflodesk.com/xkz6bzvn29 Shop the AFBG Merch!: http://tyrathecreative.com/merchLetters From Listeners Form: https://forms.gle/yqwdsBuRBjXQm9Xw7Subscriber Survey: https://forms.gle/m4AD2YaYbGhd8gEv6ResourcesShop Tyra’s Favorites: https://www.amazon.com/shop/tyrathecreativeHere’s a free trial of ClassPass (with 20 bonus credits!): https://shop.tyrathecreative.com/classpass Listen to Lofi Beats for Deep Focus: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pfBhamgkCww&t=2222s Wanna give therapy a try? Use BetterHelp: https://rebrand.ly/6ulm6zk Try the Calm App: https://rebrand.ly/21n4tre Alexis’ ‘Feeling My Shelf’ Newsletter: https://www.feelingmyshelfnewsletter.com/ 50 side quests to do this year - https://we.tl/t-gmLxjREKx4  Send an Email: [email protected] P.O. Box:TYRA MORRISONP.O. BOX 674NORTH HOLLYWOOD, CA 91603Please Rate, Review, and Subscribe to the podcast to always hear the latest affirmations from your favorite Black Girl!Follow Us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/affirmationsforblackgirlsFollow Us on Youtube: www.youtube.com/@affirmationsforblackgirlsFollow Us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@afbg_podcastFollow Us on Threads: https://www.threads.com/@affirmationsforblackgirlsThe links above may be commission linksOur Sponsors:* Check out Boll & Branch and use my code bollandbranch.com/affirmations for a great deal: https://www.bollandbranch.com* Check out Ruggable and use my code AFFIRMATIONS for a great deal: https://ruggable.com* Check out Shopify and use my code shopify.com/affirmations for a great deal: https://www.shopify.com* Check out Wayfair: https://www.wayfair.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy