EPISODE · Apr 21, 2026 · 1H 1M
🎙️ S2 Episode 5: Why Being Good At What You Do Isn’t Enough Anymore
from Awesomely Off-Topic: Books, Brands, Business and Everything Else We’re Not Supposed to Say Out Loud · host Taz Thornton and Asha Clearwater
Some people are brilliant at what they do - yet still get overlooked, underpaid, underbooked or stuck wondering why things are not moving.In this week’s episode, Taz and Asha unpack the uncomfortable truth that talent alone is rarely the full answer. Being good matters, of course, but visibility, relationships, consistency, confidence, timing, courage and how you show up in the world all play a part too.Expect honest chat, practical truths, a few laughs, some gloriously off-topic detours involving recycling and apple turnovers, and plenty to think about if you know you have more to give but are not seeing the results yet.If you have ever thought, “But I’m really good at what I do… so why is this so hard?” - this one is for you.Follow Awesomely Off-Topic so you never miss an episode, and come say hello on socials.Something you’d love us to know? Send us a message - we’d love to hear from you. Support the show✨ Unfiltered. Unedited. Awesomely Off-Topic. New episodes every Tuesday.Follow us on Instagram for more rants, rambles and random brilliance: 👋 @AwesomelyOffTopic, plus our co-hosts @thetazthornton + @ashaclearwater
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Some people are brilliant at what they do - yet still get overlooked, underpaid, underbooked or stuck wondering why things are not moving. In this week’s episode, Taz and Asha unpack the uncomfortable truth that talent alone is rarely the full answer. Being good matters, of course, but visibility, relationships, consistency, confidence, timing, courage and how you show up in the world all play a part too. Expect honest chat, practical truths, a few laughs, some gloriously off-topic detours in...
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