EP 139: From Best-Kept Secret to Trusted Voice with Kelly Schuknecht

In this episode of Thriving in Intersectionality, Dr. Lola Adeyemo sits down with Kelly Schuknecht—marketing strategist, author, podcast host, and founder of Two Mile High Marketing—for a conversation about what it really takes to become a trusted voice without losing yourself in the process.Kelly shares how years of working behind the scenes in marketing eventually led her to build a business helping entrepreneurs, executives, and thought leaders move from being the industry's "best-kept secret" to becoming recognized authorities. Along the way, she reflects on the career transition that changed everything, overcoming imposter syndrome, and why authentic visibility is less about self-promotion and more about serving others.Together, they explore how our experiences shape our confidence, why many experts remain invisible despite years of experience, and how personal branding becomes most powerful when it reflects who you truly are.In this episode, you'll learn: Kelly's journey from corporate marketing to entrepreneurship  Why expertise alone isn't enough to build influence  The difference between personal branding and authentic leadership  How to build visibility without feeling like you're bragging  The role of imposter syndrome in keeping talented professionals hidden  Kelly's three pillars of thought leadership:  Visibility  Credibility  Consistency  Why your lived experiences are part of your professional authority  How AI is making authentic human connection even more valuable  Practical ways to begin sharing your expertise with confidence One of the biggest reminders from this conversation:The expertise you've spent years developing may be exactly what someone else needs—you simply have to let them see it.Whether you're a leader, entrepreneur, speaker, author, or professional ready to elevate your voice, this episode will encourage you to stop waiting for permission and start sharing your authority with confidence.About Kelly SchuknechtKelly Schuknecht is a marketing strategist, thought leadership expert, founder of Two Mile High Marketing, author of Unlocking Your Authority X-Factor, and host of the podcasts Beyond the Bestseller and The Authority X-Factor. Through her proven framework of Visibility, Credibility, and Consistency, she helps professionals transform years of expertise into recognized authority and sustainable influence.Connect with Kelly🌐 Website: https://www.kellyschuknecht.com💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kellyschuknecht/🎙️ Podcasts: Beyond the Bestseller & The Authority X-Factor📖 Book: Unlocking Your Authority X-FactorSend us Fan MailSupport the showThank you for listening to Thriving in Intersectionality with Dr. Lola Adeyemo.This podcast explores how identity, lived experience, and leadership intersect in today's workplace and beyond. Through conversations with leaders, founders, educators, entrepreneurs, and changemakers, we uncover stories and insights that help people thrive across the many intersections of their lives.💬 Have a thought about this episode? Send a Fan Mail message directly through Buzzsprout. I'd love to hear what resonated with you.❤️ If you find value in these conversations, consider becoming a supporter of the show. Your support helps us continue amplifying diverse voices, meaningful stories, and leadership insights from across industries and experiences.⭐ Follow, share, rate, and review the podcast to help others discover these conversations.📬 Continue the conversation - read the companion reflections on Substack🌍 Immigrants and first-generation professionals can join our free community at:www.immigrantsincorporate.orgConnect with Host Dr. Lola Adeyemo on LinkedIn.Keep thriving in your intersections. Your story matters.