Stop Waiting For Permission: How To Share Your Story & Build Your Platform With Kutloano Skosana Madame Speaker Says podcast

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Why Black Women's Stories Matter - And How to Master Yours with Kutloano Skosana Ricci

Your story isn't just yours—it's a lifeline for someone walking streets halfway across the world who needs to hear they're not alone. Kutloano Skosana, founder and host of Shades and Layers podcast, reveals why mastering your personal narrative isn't optional for Black women and women of color, how the right people at the right time can transform everything, and why your voice matters more than you think in a world starved for diverse stories.

IN THIS EPISODE:

Why Black women's experiences are worth sharing—and why platforms celebrating us are still dangerously rare
The diaspora gap: How representation for women of color remains far from mainstream
"You gave us permission to": The ripple effect of sharing your mastered expertise
Thought leadership as resistance: Why women like us must take our voices seriously
The power of the right people at the right time—and how to find your community through technology
Why stories aren't a joke: How personal narratives create understanding across continents and cultures
From Soweto to Oaxaca: The universal language of Black women's lived experience
Master storyteller framework: Understanding your past, embracing experiences, and shaping your compelling story
Dynamic beings, dynamic stories: Why your narrative requires constant refinement
The universe's nudges: Turning life's pushes and conscious choices into narrative power
Owning mistakes and choices: How vulnerability shapes authentic leadership
Your story as a gift: Don't underestimate the power of bringing your truth to the world

🔗 CONNECT with Kutloano:

Shades and Layers Podcast
Instagram: @shadesandlayers
Website: shadesandlayers.com

CHAPTERS:

04:19 Why Women Like Us Must Take Thought Leadership Seriously
05:00 The Scarcity Of Platforms Celebrating Black Women
05:33 Mastering Your Expertise And Giving Permission
07:49 You Have A Story: Becoming The Master Of Your Narrative
08:32 Understanding Your Journey: Nudges, Choices, And Mistakes
08:55 Owning Your Story And Learning From Experience
58:53 The Right People At The Right Time
59:01 Finding Community Through Technology And Connection
59:15 People Sitting In Your Earbuds: The Power Of Podcasts
59:21 From Oaxaca To Soweto: Stories That Travel Across Borders
59:51 People's Stories Are Not A Joke
60:13 Your Story As A Gift To All Of Us

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