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EPISODE · Feb 9, 2026 · 17 MIN

Is It Too Cringey to Nominate Yourself? How Self-Nomination Can Boost Your Personal Brand

from Community · host Kristina Bartold

Awards, nominations, accolades, keep your business visible.In this solo episode of Community, Kristina is shifting the way you think about self-promotion.So many entrepreneurs struggle with the embarrassment or the fear to self promote but ‘closed mouths don’t get fed’ and Kristina is breaking down not just if you should self promote but why you should, and how it can transform your business.Tune in to hear:How modesty culture is holding you back from the visibility you deserve.Why women especially feel resistance to self-nomination for awards, PR opportunities, and stages.Why embarrassment is the cost of entry in entrepreneurship.How self-nomination is actually a strategy, not a brag.How to align award opportunities with your values and audience.The secret to writing strong applications (hint: keep a brag folder!).Why YOU might be the one who inspires others by going first.Marketing isn’t just about Social Media content, it’s also about putting yourself out there to be seen and heard, even when it feels awkward.This episode is about empowering you to take that step.DM Kristina on Instagram and tell her what you’re finally going to nominate yourself for, we’d love to celebrate with you!Mentioned in Episode:LinkedIn Starter PackWork with The Social Snippet!Join The High Vibe Women Online CommunityVictoria Mae Photography - Book a brand session for a free HVW ticket!Small Business School with Staci MillardTop tips for getting speaking gigs!Give The Social Snippet A Google Review!Send me a text!Support the showFor Your Information:• Host your podcast on Buzzsprout!•Join The High Vibe Women Online Community!• Join our favourite scheduling platform Later• FLODESK Affiliate Code | 25% off your first year!• Connect with Kristina  Don’t forget to come say hi to us on Instagram @thesocialsnippet, join the Weekly Snippet or follow us on any social media platform! Website . Instagram . Facebook . Linkedin

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Awards, nominations, accolades, keep your business visible. In this solo episode of Community, Kristina is shifting the way you think about self-promotion. So many entrepreneurs struggle with the embarrassment or the fear to self promote but ‘closed mouths don’t get fed’ and Kristina is breaking down not just if you should self promote but why you should, and how it can transform your business. Tune in to hear: How modesty culture is holding you back from the visibility you deserve.Why women ...

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