EPISODE · Feb 6, 2025 · 1H 1M
Ep 89 | Rejecting Performance Culture & Finding Joy in Authenticity with Alawna Ozoka | Performing Authenticity (5)
from Highly Visible & A Little Misunderstood · host Jonathan Dumas
Authenticity isn’t about oversharing or performing—it’s about practicing your values daily. And in this episode, we’re getting real about what it means to truly show up, reject the performance trap, and redefine success on our own terms. I’m joined by Alawna Ozoka—certified life & leadership coach, bestselling author of Awareness Put Me On, and all-around truth teller. We dive into: ✅ Finding contentment in a chaotic world 🌍 ✅ Why rest is resistance—especially in a world that glorifies hustle ✅ The tension between performance culture and authenticity ✅ How to practice self-compassion & give yourself permission to be YOU ✅ The power of community, boundaries, and protecting your peace We’re keeping it real, unfiltered, and unapologetically human in this one. If you’ve ever struggled with people-pleasing, perfectionism, or feeling stuck in a version of yourself that no longer fits, this conversation is for you. 💬 Join the Conversation! 🔥 What’s one way you’re practicing authenticity today? Drop a comment below or leave a review on Apple Podcasts/Spotify—we’d love to hear from you! 📌 Connect with Alawna Ozoka: Website: AlawnaOzoka.com IG & LinkedIn: @AlawnaOzoka 📚 Buy Alawna's Book, "Awareness Put Me on": https://www.awarenessputmeon.com/ 🎧 Listen, Subscribe & Share! If this episode resonated with you, don’t forget to like, comment, and share it with someone who needs to hear it. And as always, keep showing up as YOU. 🙌🏾✨ 🚨 Join Our Community: Don’t forget to subscribe and sign up for our email list in the YouTube description. Be part of the conversation and get exclusive content, updates, and free stickers to rep the pod!Join our email list: https://highlyvisiblepod.ck.page/684e1e911f 📺 Watch on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@HighlyVisiblePod Ways to support the show: 👉🏾 Buy me Ko-fi ☕️: https://ko-fi.com/highlyvisiblepod Follow us for more: 📸 Instagram: HighlyVisiblePod 🎥 TikTok: HighlyVisiblePod 🎙️ Podcast: https://linktr.ee/highlyvisiblepod Production: Produced & Edited by: Jonathan Dumas (@highlyvisiblepod) Co-produced & Additional Editing by: Reggie Hall Email: [email protected] #Authenticity #PerformingAuthenticity #Podcast #SelfAwareness #Healing #BlackJoy #RestIsResistance #Coaching #RealTalk #HighlyVisiblePodcast
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Authenticity isn’t about oversharing or performing—it’s about practicing your values daily. And in this episode, we’re getting real about what it means to truly show up, reject the performance trap, and redefine success on our own terms. I’m joined by Alawna Ozoka—certified life & leadership coach, bestselling author of Awareness Put Me On, and all-around truth teller. We dive into: ✅ Finding contentment in a chaotic world 🌍✅ Why rest is resistance—especially in a world that glorifies hustle✅ The tension between performance culture and authenticity✅ How to practice self-compassion & give yourself permission to be YOU✅ The power of community, boundaries, and protecting your peace We’re keeping it real, unfiltered, and unapologetically human in this one. If you’ve ever struggled with people-pleasing, perfectionism, or feeling stuck in a version of yourself that no longer fits, this conversation is for you. 💬 Join the Conversation! 🔥 What’s one way you’re practicing authenticity today? Drop a comment below or leave a review on Apple Podcasts/Spotify—we’d love to hear from you! 📌 Connect with Alawna Ozoka:Website: AlawnaOzoka.com IG & LinkedIn: @AlawnaOzoka 📚 Buy Alawna's Book, "Awareness Put Me on": https://www.awarenessputmeon.com/ 🎧 Listen, Subscribe & Share!If this episode resonated with you, don’t forget to like, comment, and share it with someone who needs to hear it. And as always, keep showing up as YOU. 🙌🏾✨ 🚨 Join Our Community: Don’t forget to subscribe and sign up for our email list in the YouTube description. Be part of the conversation and get exclusive content, updates, and free stickers to rep the pod!Join our email list: https://highlyvisiblepod.ck.page/684e1e911f 📺 Watch on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@HighlyVisiblePod Ways to support the show: 👉🏾 Buy me Ko-fi ☕️: https://ko-fi.com/highlyvisiblepod Follow us for more: 📸 Instagram: HighlyVisiblePod 🎥 TikTok: HighlyVisiblePod 🎙️ Podcast: https://linktr.ee/highlyvisiblepod Production: Produced & Edited by: Jonathan Dumas (@highlyvisiblepod) Co-produced & Additional Editing by: Reggie Hall Email: [email protected] #Authenticity #PerformingAuthenticity #Podcast #SelfAwareness #Healing #BlackJoy #RestIsResistance #Coaching #RealTalk #HighlyVisiblePodcast
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