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Becoming Unapologetically Confident with Stephanie Sword-Williams

Episode 164 of the The Courageous Leaders Podcast podcast, hosted by Joanna Howes, titled "Becoming Unapologetically Confident with Stephanie Sword-Williams" was published on July 24, 2025 and runs 71 minutes.

July 24, 2025 ·71m · The Courageous Leaders Podcast

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What does it really take to step into your purpose, even when it scares you? In this episode, I’m joined by Stefanie Sword-Williams, the fearless founder of F*ck Being Humble. She opens up about her journey from advertising to creating a global movement, what drives her, and why she’s not afraid to challenge the status quo. We explore courage, burnout, and how to find meaning when life throws you off track. We Cover: 01:51 – How starting Fuck Being Humble was Stefanie’s boldest move 06:43...

What does it really take to step into your purpose, even when it scares you?

In this episode, I’m joined by Stefanie Sword-Williams, the fearless founder of F*ck Being Humble. She opens up about her journey from advertising to creating a global movement, what drives her, and why she’s not afraid to challenge the status quo. We explore courage, burnout, and how to find meaning when life throws you off track.

We Cover:
01:51 – How starting Fuck Being Humble was Stefanie’s boldest move

06:43 – Why she created her own stage instead of waiting for permission

09:20 – How Stefanie launched her first event and became a public speaker

15:52 – Rapid growth through word of mouth and community

20:44 – Learning to set boundaries after being overlooked

25:05 – Why scrappy events and strong storytelling worked

31:26 – What’s next: Stefanie’s new book and shifting into legacy work

34:56 – Helping people stuck in their careers find a new path

45:01 – How she’s learning to say no and trust what matters

55:31 – A traumatic moment in 2023 and the power of healing in public

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