EP 161 | The Authority Purge: Why Authentic Leaders Lose Followers First

Most leaders face a brutal choice: chase algorithmic success or speak their complete truth. Rae reveals why the most powerful influencers go through a "purging season" where followers drop, engagement falls, and external validation disappears. But there's something waiting on the other side that changes everything. Through her own journey of taking down her bestselling book and losing followers after bringing her faith fully into her message, Rae breaks down the hidden cost of partial truth-telling and why consistency in your core message creates unshakeable authority. She shares the five essential steps to build influence that survives algorithm changes and cultural shifts. Key Timestamps [00:03:45] Aligning authority beyond algorithmic success [00:06:30] The purging season - bringing faith into business [00:15:20] The oak tree leadership model [00:21:30] Five steps to unshakeable leadership Connect With the Host Website: https://raeirelan.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/raeirelan/ Join the Evolved Influence Academy Community today! ⁠https://www.skool.com/evolved-influence-academy/about?ref=28c7243ce169469eb9979bbc4226a76a⁠ Produced by Evolved Podcasting: www.evolvedpodcasting.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices