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EPISODE · Apr 3, 2026 · 16 MIN

Tension Is Teaching: Showing Up While You’re in the Shadow

from Vocal Honey™ Podcast with Kimberly LaForte · host Kimberly LaForte

Love this episode? DM us to share 🍯🎤I went away on vacation… and came back to say goodbye to my cat.Grief and joy, side by side.And what I realized in that contrast was this: Tension is teaching.In this episode, Kimberly shares a raw reflection on navigating grief, visibility, and the internal conflict of showing up while still in it. The shame. The questioning. The wondering if it’s “too soon” or “too much.”And choosing to show up anyway.Because leadership isn’t about waiting until everything is processed, polished, and perfect.It’s about letting yourself be seen in the middle of it.✨ In this episode, you’ll hear: Why tension isn’t something to hide — it’s something to lead from  The truth about visibility during emotional seasons  How grief and joy can coexist (and expand your capacity)  Why your audience connects more to your realness than your resolution  The deeper truth: using your voice is an inside job Your community doesn’t need a perfected version of you.They need to feel you.Because if you’re not feeling anything when you speak…you’re not connecting to anything that matters.If you notice that when you’re in emotional moments your voice speeds up, you lose your train of thought, you over-explain, avoid eye contact, or walk away not even sure what you said — that’s not a speaking problem.That’s a tension problem.And learning how to hold that tension while you speak is exactly what we practice inside The Voice Lab, where we get creative, expressive, and a little unconventional with your voice so you can actually feel proud of how you show up.👉 Join The Voice Lab here: https://kimfischer.thrivecart.com/voice-lab Support the showJoin the Vocal Honey™, The Method 🍯Ready to match your visibility to the level of power you already know exists inside of you?Vocal Honey™, The Method is a voice, embodiment, and visibility experience for women entrepreneurs who are done overthinking themselves in the moments that matter.✅ Get The Method NowJoin Me on YouTube! 🎥Get exclusive insights, actionable tips, and behind-the-scenes wisdom to amplify your voice and presence. Don’t miss out—subscribe and catch me live twice a month!👉 Watch and Subscribe Here>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>🔥 FREE Speaker Resources:🚀 Light up any room you are in and confidently speak. Create your Speaker Mission Statement and learn powerful eye contact and body language skills. 👉🏻 Watch Own The Room Masterclass NowStay connected and learn from Kimberly:👉🏻 Head to the website now☎️ Social:Instagram

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