# 66: I Wasn’t Meant To Play Small: Rejection Wounds, Desire, Feminine Energy & Building A Movement-Led Business | With Simona Schiau

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Published: 2026-06-05T05:26:00+00:00
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## Resource

This episode felt like a full-body exhale. Simona joined me on the Raw and Real podcast to talk about what happens when you stop trying to fit into who the world told you to be… and start reconnecting with the version of you that was always there underneath the fear, rejection and overthinking. We went DEEP into: Rejection wounds and feeling disconnected from your voice Somatics, movement healing and nervous system work The link between feminine energy and self-expression Why so many women are stuck overthinking instead of moving Desire, intuition and creating a life that actually feels good Building a movement-led business instead of constantly burning everything down Podcasting as a strategy for authority, inbound clients and freedom Perfectionism, procrastination and why “the right time” doesn’t exist Following your intuition before you have proof Why your business should support your life — not consume it And honestly? This episode became one giant permission slip to stop waiting. To stop trying to make everything perfect. To stop overcomplicating the thing your soul already knows it wants. Because the women who create the biggest impact aren’t the women who overthink for years. They’re the women who decide. This is one of those conversations that will have you questioning where you’re still holding yourself back… and what could happen if you finally trusted yourself enough to move. If you’ve been craving more freedom, more ease, more expression, more alignment and a business that actually reflects who you are now — this episode is going to hit hard. And yes… we also went deep into why podcasting is becoming one of the most powerful authority-building tools for entrepreneurs who are DONE with relying on social media 24/7. Hit play now and come binge the rest of the…

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