💡 What comes up for you when you hear the word "power"?

Does it feel inspiring? Or does it make you recoil—because power feels too aggressive, too dominant, or too much?

For so many women, stepping into power doesn’t feel natural—because we were never taught to own it.

Instead, we were taught to: ✦ Be humble. ✦ Be nice and likable. ✦ Not take up too much space.

And that’s exactly why we need to talk about this.

⚡ Here’s the truth: You cannot build an unforgettable personal brand, lead with impact, or create real change if you’re afraid of your own power.

Today, I’m joined by Krissie McMenamin, the founder of RAGEher, to break down why power makes women uncomfortable, why "empowerment" often feels like an empty buzzword, and how anger can actually be a source of power, not something to suppress.

🎯 By the end of this episode, you’ll learn:

✔️ Why so many women hesitate to claim their power—and what’s really holding them back. ✔️ How anger is actually a source of power, not something to fear. ✔️ Why "empowerment" often feels hollow (and what real empowerment actually looks like). ✔️ How to take up space unapologetically—without waiting for permission.

💡 Key Takeaways from This Episode: 🔥 Anger Is Not the Enemy—It’s a Source of Power

For centuries, women have been taught to suppress their anger—but anger is a sign that something needs to change.

✨ What if, instead of seeing anger as bad, we saw it as a source of clarity, passion, and motivation?

💡 Action Step: Think about a time when you felt anger about something important to you. What was it trying to tell you?

🚀 Power Isn’t About Dominance—It’s About Self-Permission

❌ Women often mistake confidence for power, but they are not the same. ✔️ Power is the permission you give yourself to act, lead, and show up fully.

💡 Action Step: Where in your life are you waiting for permission? Write it down—then take one step forward without asking for approval.

📢 Real Empowerment vs. Performative Empowerment

So many brands use the word "empowerment," but real empowerment isn’t a feeling—it’s action.

✔️ Real empowerment means stepping up, speaking out, and taking action—even when it’s uncomfortable.

💡 Action Step: Ask yourself: Where am I waiting to be ‘empowered’? And what’s stopping me from stepping forward right now?

💡 A Tool to Reconnect to Your Power: The 5 Core Feelings Exercise

Krissie introduced a powerful daily check-in exercise that can help you become more connected to yourself and your power.

📝 Write down these 5 core feelings on a piece of paper: ✔️ Anger ✔️ Sadness ✔️ Hurt ✔️ Fear ✔️ Joy

💡 Throughout the day, check in with yourself: What am I actually feeling right now?

⚡ Simply naming your emotions can reduce their intensity, create self-awareness, and help you take action that aligns with your truth.

Take This Work Further

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✨ Power isn’t something you take—it’s something you already have. Let’s own it.

Be bright, Lisa

00:00 Introduction: The Concept of Power 01:01 Guest Introduction: Krissie McMenamin 03:07 The Struggle with Anger and Power 05:59 The Impact of Suppressed Anger 10:35 Personal Journey and Transformation 27:30 Practical Tools for Emotional Release 31:56 Conclusion and Upcoming Events