EPISODE · Mar 3, 2026 · 15 MIN
Unstuck - The Year I Decided to Stop Playing Small
from the me.vibes podcast · host Maria Abercrombie
In this episode of The ME Vibes Podcast, I’m sharing a very personal story.At 25, I felt completely stuck.I had moved from Brazil to New Zealand.I couldn’t fully express myself in English.I felt underestimated, misunderstood, and professionally behind.I knew I was intelligent.I knew I was capable.But I felt invisible.This episode is about the moment I decided to stop playing small.It’s about:The frustration of being capable but unseenThe language barrier that made me doubt myselfBeing bullied at workThe shift in attitude that changed everythingTaking radical responsibility for your own lifeI share how I went from feeling stuck in retail to becoming a Sales Manager, signing top Auckland hospitality clients, and eventually working with a digital transformation company that worked with brands like Mercury Energy, Z Energy, BP and more.If you’re feeling:Professionally behindEmotionally stuckUnderestimatedOr just tired of your own “poor me” storyThis one is for you.You are responsible for your life.And you can change the narrative.
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