How Owning Your Story Can Be the Answer to Gaining True Growth | Unknown to Known

Barb Betts on Authentic Confidence, Vulnerability & Becoming Known to YourselfIn this powerful episode of Unknown to Known, host Jamie Maglietta sits down with speaker, coach, and entrepreneur Barb Betts for a deeply honest conversation about authenticity, confidence, and what it really means to be known.Barb opens up about her journey—from childhood bullying and hair loss to becoming a confident keynote speaker and business leader. She shares how learning to be known to herself first changed everything, and how embracing vulnerability became the foundation of both her life and brand.This episode explores the mindset shifts and practical frameworks behind Barb’s work, including her Authentic Confidence Formula, and why human connection—not perfection—is the real driver of success.The difference between fitting in and truly belongingWhat authenticity actually is (and what it’s not)Barb’s 3-step Authentic Confidence FormulaWhy vulnerability builds trust and authorityHow to merge personal and professional brandingHow confidence grows when you stop hidingThis conversation is especially powerful for leaders, authors, entrepreneurs, and anyone struggling to show up fully as themselves—on camera or in life.💬 Subscribe for more conversations on visibility, confidence, and the journey from unknown to known.00:00 – Building authentic relationships01:00 – Meet Barb Betts02:00 – From real estate to keynote speaker05:00 – What it means to be “known” (starting with yourself)07:00 – Hair loss, bullying & the courage to show up09:00 – Unmasking and embracing authenticity12:00 – The “dip to black” moment15:00 – Confidence through vulnerability16:00 – Defining real authenticity19:00 – The Authentic Confidence Formula22:00 – Measuring your own authenticity23:00 – Personal branding (listener question)26:00 – Relationships as a superpower28:00 – Barb’s book & human connection31:00 – Advice for showing up authentically35:00 – Final question: “Who are you and what do you do?”🌐 Website: https://www.barbbetts.com📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/barbbetts/💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/barbbetts/Special thanks to Jackie for submitting a listener question.📩 Submit a question for a future guest: [email protected] Connect with Jamie:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jamie_maglietta/Show Clips: https://www.instagram.com/get_oncamready/Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamie-maglietta/Website & Visibility Program:Visibility Program: https://www.oncamready.com/Resources + Links:(ON CAM) Ready: Checklist: https://www.oncamready.com/waitlist Substack:The Scroll Newsletter: https://oncamready.substack.comRiverside (Affiliate):Record your content with Riverside:  https://riverside.sjv.io/09VWrEDiscount Code: OCR15Brand Builders Group (Affiliate): https://ro474.infusionsoft.app/app/form/web-form-submitted121VidIQ (Affiliate): https://vidiq.com/oncamreadyYouTube Channels:Main Channel (ON CAM Ready Media): https://www.youtube.com/@oncamready