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What happens when a natural listener with a “small voice” decides to step into visibility?
In this candid and inspiring conversation, digital marketing strategist Berlyn Komar shares how she stretched herself beyond anxiety and discomfort to embrace speaking as part of her purpose-driven business journey. From teaching one workshop a month to showing up on podcasts and in-person events, Berlyn’s story is proof that confidence is built one courageous step at a time.
We also dive into soulful marketing, the importance of storytelling, and how to ease yourself into visibility—whether you’re just starting out or ready to turn up the volume on your authentic voice.
TAKEAWAYS
1. Stretching bit by bit builds confidence — small, consistent steps (like monthly workshops) create sustainable growth.
2. Being a listener can make you a better speaker — it allows you to tune into your audience and invite connection.
3. Confidence comes after action — the “I want to die before” often shifts to “I loved that” afterwards.
4. Intend–Align–Invite mantra — a simple framework to bring more presence and clarity into your speaking.
5. Visibility is a muscle — the more you practice, the less “cringy” it feels.
6. Marketing is storytelling — people want to connect with your mission, not just your product.
7. Ease into being seen — start with private videos, move to Instagram Stories, then step into workshops and lives.
8. Block people if you need to — it’s okay to protect your space and practice being visible without certain eyes on you.
9. Purpose-driven marketing creates fulfillment — working with aligned brands and solopreneurs allows both creativity and contribution.
About Berlyn:
Berlyn Komar is a digital marketing strategist and founder of Planted Marketing. She has 10 years of experience working with small businesses to help them build foundations, launch, and grow. When she's not behind her computer, you'll find her watching Survivor, reading, or hyper-fixating on whatever hobby she's currently into this week.
Connect with Berlyn:
https://www.instagram.com/plantedmrktng/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/berlynkomar/
Join me for the next Soulful Speaking Immersion and take this soul-stirring transformative approach to speaking into your body and out into the world.
https://voice-matters.com/soulful-speaking/
Take the Soul Sucker Quiz to learn which Soul Sucker screams the loudest in your mind so you can release them from being in charge and set your voice free!
https://voice-matters.com/soul-sucker-quiz/
Thank you so much for listening!
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https://voice-matters.com/speaker-alter-ego-quiz/
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Chapters
1. From Anxiety to Aligned: Purpose-Driven Marketing Meets Soulful Speaking (00:00:00)
2. Berlin's Journey into Speaking (00:02:44)
3. From photography to purpose-driven marketing (00:05:47)
4. Live coaching: introducing yourself with clarity (00:10:23)
5. Reflections on slowing down & taking up space (00:17:47)
6. Digital marketing for purpose-driven entrepreneurs (00:21:20)
7. Advice for stepping into your next level of visibility (00:25:16)
8. Pivot Pivot lightning round (00:27:41)
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