Permission to Shine: Empowering Women to Overcome Obstacles and Lead with Authenticity

Sherisse Bisram
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Inner Power Activation Leader (for women) Sherisse Bisram shares her knowledge and experiences of overcoming childhood trauma, limiting beliefs and societal expectations. And how she rebuilt herself on a foundation of self worth, self acceptance and self love shaping her into the empowered woman she is today. Each week Sherisse will either be sharing tips and tools of her own and or joined by special guest sharing their wisdom. You are brave, powerful, worthy, enough. “Hear my call and give yourself the permission to shine!!” - Sherisse x

  1. 2d ago

    Episode 166: The Psychology of Personal Branding, Visibility and Standing Out

    What if the reason your brand isn't standing out has less to do with your marketing strategy and more to do with how well you understand yourself? In this episode of Permission to Shine, I'm joined by Lauren, a psychology-driven business and brand growth strategist who helps service providers turn their expertise into recognisable, differentiated brands. With a background in psychology, human behaviour, mental health and leadership, Lauren brings a fascinating perspective to personal branding. We explore her concept of the psychological signature, which looks at how our lived experiences, beliefs, perspectives and individual ways of seeing the world can become the foundation of a brand that people recognise and connect with. During our conversation, Lauren also takes a closer look at my own brand through her Five Ps framework: positioning, perspective, point of view, process and persona. We explore the relationship between my journey as a professional dancer, my work supporting women to reclaim their identity, and the importance of creating congruence between who you are personally and how you show up professionally. Together, we unpack the psychology of personal branding, self-concept, self-mastery and visibility, including why your audience often connects with the person behind the expertise just as much as the service you provide. Lauren also shares how societal conditioning can influence the way we see ourselves, why understanding your own identity is essential to business growth, and how her experience in professional bodybuilding taught her to trust her inner voice rather than allow someone else's judgement to define her. In this episode, we explore: ​The psychology behind personal branding and what makes a brand recognisable.​How your lived experiences and beliefs shape your unique brand identity.​Lauren's psychological signature and Five Ps frameworks.​Why your personal story can create a deeper emotional connection with your audience.​The self-concept mirror and how people see themselves reflected in the brands they connect with.​Self-mastery, societal conditioning and learning to trust your own perspective.​Why you don't need to imitate someone else's success to stand out.​The importance of listening to your inner voice, even when other people question your decisions.If you're a coach, mentor, service provider, speaker or entrepreneur who wants to build a recognisable personal brand, attract the right audience and communicate what makes you different, this conversation will encourage you to look beyond the usual branding and marketing strategies. Because building a brand that people remember starts with understanding the person behind it. Your experiences, your perspective and the way you see the world are not separate from your brand. They are part of what makes it yours. Connect with Lauren to discover more about her work and take her Hidden Expert Archetype Quiz. Join my free telegram here: https://t.me/+HWzed76oBpczNjA8 She rises: https://sherissebisram.com/she-rises-day-retreat-for-women Lauren Balterman is a psychology-driven Brand and Business Growth Strategist who helps experienced service providers, coaches, and consultants turn their expertise into a brand people recognize, trust, and hire. Drawing on 16 years of experience across psychology, leadership, and entrepreneurship, Lauren combines the psychology of how experts see and communicate their own value with the psychology of how buyers perceive, trust, and choose them—helping clients build brands that stand out and businesses that grow. Website/ Quiz: https://laurennicole.life/quiz *There is also a free Brand Review on the website as well.    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/laurennicolebalterman/

  2. Oct 25

    Episode 165: You Can Handle the Darkness, But Can You Hold Your Light?

    What happens when you've spent so much of your life navigating the hard things that you don't quite know how to receive the good? In this episode of Permission to Shine, I'm reflecting on a beautiful moment at the New Earth Business Awards, where I witnessed women being fully seen, celebrated and recognised, perhaps for the first time in their lives. And as beautiful as that experience was, it was overwhelming for some of them. Not because they didn't deserve the praise, but because receiving that level of attention and recognition was unfamiliar territory. It got me thinking about something we don't talk about enough: you can learn to survive the darkness, but can you allow yourself to hold the light? Can you receive the praise without deflecting it, be seen without shrinking, and let yourself experience the beauty of what you've created without waiting for something to go wrong? I also share what this experience mirrored back to me through the countless messages and voice notes I received after hosting the awards, with people reflecting on my presence, my energy and the sense of safety they felt around me. What struck me was how naturally I was able to hold the room, without notes or overthinking, because I wasn't trying to become someone else in that moment. I was connected to myself, trusting who I am and allowing that to lead me. This is what years of inner work have taught me. Self-trust has become my inner compass. Whether life takes me into the depths of the underworld or opens a new door into the light, I trust myself to navigate what comes with grace. And that, for me, is where our power lives: not in controlling every outcome or becoming invulnerable, but in building the inner safety to stay connected to ourselves through all of it. In this episode, we're exploring self-trust, embodiment, receiving recognition, learning to be seen, and why feeling safe within yourself is fundamental to how you lead, speak, show up and experience life. I also share more about my upcoming She Rises embodied reclamation retreat, my one-to-one mentorship, and the Full Moon in Taurus workshop. If you've spent years being the strong one, holding everyone else, navigating difficult seasons and doing the work to heal, this is your invitation to consider a different question: what if the next part of your journey isn't about learning to survive more, but learning to receive more of the goodness that's already here? You deserve to hold the light, too. Connect with me: ​Join the Inner Power Portal on Telegram for reflections, activations and updates.​Explore She Rises, my embodied reclamation retreat, if you're ready to move beyond talking about embodiment and start experiencing it.​If you're interested in one-to-one mentorship or working together in a longer-term programme, send me a DM to enquire.Your self-trust is your compass. You don't need to know exactly where the path will take you when you trust yourself to walk it. Join my FREE telegram here: https://t.me/+HWzed76oBpczNjA8 Find out more about SHE RISES https://sherissebisram.com/she-rises-day-retreat-for-women

  3. Oct 18

    Episode 164: Becoming a Phenomenal Woman: Reclaiming Yourself, Your Power and Your Authenticity

    Becoming a Phenomenal Woman: Reclaiming Yourself, Your Power and Your Authenticity What does it really mean to reclaim yourself and become the woman you were always capable of being? In this episode of Permission to Shine, I’m joined by musician and artist Jessica Wilde for a conversation about self-reclamation, feminine empowerment, spiritual growth and the journey of learning to live authentically. Jessica shares how her personal journey led her to question the life she thought she wanted and reconnect with the woman beneath the expectations, old patterns and pursuit of external success. From recording an album with Sony in Los Angeles to being dropped by the label during lockdown, she describes how what initially looked like a setback became an opportunity to explore her creativity and find her own voice. We talk about the role of movement, yoga and spiritual practices in reconnecting with ourselves, alongside Jessica’s transformative experiences in the Amazon jungle and how these influenced her album Teach Me How to Love. Jessica also shares the inspiration behind her P***y Power platform, which celebrates women, feminine expression and the power of embracing who you truly are. Together, we explore what it means to break free from self-sabotaging patterns, develop self-love, reclaim your identity and stop measuring your worth against conventional ideas of success. Because becoming the woman you want to be isn't about creating a new persona or proving yourself to the world. It's about reconnecting with the parts of yourself you've suppressed, trusting your own path and giving yourself permission to express who you really are. If you're in a season of personal transformation, questioning what success means to you or feeling called to reconnect with your creativity, femininity and authentic self, this conversation is an invitation to explore what becomes possible when you start choosing yourself. You don't need to follow someone else's blueprint to become a phenomenal woman. You get to define what that means for you. Join my free telegram space here: https://t.me/+HWzed76oBpczNjA8 Listen to Phenomenal Woman here: https://open.spotify.com/track/6NvgXWR8vETeDwlnzEfDCF?si=FRrpmxkhRcajM-G4p-sHlQ&utm_source=copy-link Follow Jess here: https://www.instagram.com/iamjessicawilde?dlrf=dGczNmhiNTVqNHJj

  4. Oct 11

    Episode 163: Stop Trying to Be Like Everyone Else Embrace Your Uniqueness Create a Life That’s Yours

    Episode 163: Stop Trying to Be Like Everyone Else: How to Embrace Your Uniqueness and Create a Life That Feels Like Yours What if the version of success you’ve been working so hard to achieve isn’t actually what makes you happy? We live in a world that constantly tells us what success should look like, from the money we earn and the careers we pursue to the relationships we have and the milestones we’re expected to reach by a certain age. But when we spend our lives chasing someone else’s definition of success, we can lose touch with what we genuinely want and what makes us feel fulfilled. In this episode of Permission to Shine, I’m exploring why embracing your individuality, trusting yourself and creating a life on your own terms are so important for your happiness, confidence and personal fulfilment. We look at how conditioning, comparison and societal expectations can influence the decisions we make, why trying to fit in can leave us feeling disconnected from ourselves, and what it means to stop performing the version of yourself you think the world wants to see. Because being successful doesn’t have to mean following the conventional path. You’re allowed to want something different. You’re allowed to change your mind, question the rules you’ve been living by and pursue the things that genuinely bring you joy, even when they don’t make sense to everyone else. I also explore the importance of reconnecting with your body, your desires and your authentic self, because knowing what makes you happy requires more than simply thinking about what you should want. It means giving yourself permission to listen to what feels true for you. To help you put this into practice, I share reflective journal prompts designed to help you take conventional success off its pedestal, question the expectations you’ve inherited and identify what happiness, fulfilment and success actually mean to you. If you’re a high-achieving woman who has spent years doing what’s expected, striving for the next milestone or measuring your progress against everyone else, this episode is an invitation to pause and ask yourself a different question: What if, instead of trying to become the woman you think you should be, you started creating a life that feels like yours? You don’t need to follow everyone else’s path to be successful, happy or fulfilled. You get to define what that looks like for you, and you get to give yourself permission to pursue it. Because the goal isn’t to fit into a life that looks good from the outside. It’s to create one that feels good to live. She Rises details here: https://sherissebisram.com/she-rises-day-retreat-for-women

  5. Oct 4

    Episode 162: From Disability, Addiction + Toxic Relationships to Rebuilding Confidence to Shine

    Episode 162: From Disability, Addiction + Toxic Relationships to Rebuilding Confidence to Shine What happens when you reach rock bottom and realise that the life you are living can no longer continue? In this episode of Permission to Shine, I’m joined by Pamela Dicso for a powerful conversation about overcoming addiction, toxic relationships, low self confidence and limiting beliefs, and learning to accept yourself fully. Pamela was born with one leg shorter than the other and underwent multiple surgeries throughout her life, experiences that shaped the way she viewed her body and herself. She later found herself navigating addiction, toxic relationships and a period of deep struggle that eventually brought her to rock bottom in New York. But that wasn't where her story ended. Pamela shares how discovering Dianetics by L. Ron Hubbard prompted her to look differently at what she describes as her “reactive mind” and begin making fundamental changes in the way she thought, responded and lived. That shift became part of a much bigger transformation. Pamela went on to overcome addiction, meet her husband and build a successful construction restoration company, while developing a much stronger sense of self-confidence and personal responsibility along the way. We talk openly about: • Overcoming addiction and breaking destructive patterns
• Leaving toxic relationships and changing the patterns that keep us stuck
• Rebuilding self confidence after difficult life experiences
• Body image, self acceptance and learning to embrace your differences
• The relationship between our thoughts, reactions and behaviour
• Taking responsibility for the life we are creating
• Being transparent and authentic about where we have come from
• Giving yourself permission to shine, regardless of your past One of the biggest themes running through this conversation is the power of self-acceptance and authenticity. You don't have to hide the parts of your story that you once felt ashamed of. Your experiences can become part of the reason someone else believes transformation is possible for them too. Pamela's story is a reminder that your past does not have to define the person you become, and that sometimes the greatest impact we can have is simply being willing to show up honestly as ourselves. If you are navigating addiction recovery, toxic relationships, low self worth, body image struggles, self confidence or a major personal transformation, this episode offers a deeply personal perspective on what it can look like to rebuild your life and give yourself permission to be seen. You don't have to become someone else to shine. Sometimes you have to stop hiding who you already are. Join my Free Telegram here: https://t.me/+HWzed76oBpczNjA8 Here is her bio:  Pamela Dicso is the CEO of ZD Stucco Repair, a multimillion-dollar construction company she and her husband built from a family operation into an Inc. 5000 company two years in a row. Born in Lima, Peru, Pamela’s path to entrepreneurship was shaped by overcoming significant physical and personal barriers from an early age. She immigrated to the United States at 19 and went on to build a successful career in industries where she often had to prove herself in rooms dominated by men. Today, she leads ZD through its next stage of growth, focused on building strong teams, creating scalable operations and evolving as a leader as the company grows. Her story is one of resilience, ambition and becoming the leader your business requires you to be. Find Pamela here: https://www.instagram.com/pameladicso?stkn=MTlleW1mZ3lwNmNpdw==

  6. Sep 27

    Episode 161: Is This Conflict Worth Your Energy? How to Navigate Conflict

    Episode 161: Is This Conflict Worth Your Energy? How to Protect Your Power, Set Boundaries and Navigate Conflict Have you found yourself feeling more irritated, reactive or ready to speak your mind lately? With the Aries Full Moon bringing themes of assertion, courage, anger and conflict to the surface, this episode explores what happens when our beliefs, values and perspectives begin to clash. Aries is the initiator. It is bold, direct and willing to take action. But it is also ruled by Mars, the God of War. So while this energy can give us the courage to stand up for ourselves, it can also pull us into conflict that ultimately costs us more than it gives us. And this is the question I want you to sit with: Is this conflict actually worth your energy if there is no possibility of resolution, understanding or harmony on the other side? In this episode, I explore how to navigate conflict without giving your power away, including examples from workplace environments, relationships and everyday situations where our anger can be telling us that something matters, without necessarily meaning we need to act on every feeling. Because anger is not something we need to suppress. Rage can carry information. Irritation can highlight a boundary that has been crossed. Conflict can show us where our values, needs or sense of self are being challenged. But not every disagreement requires our participation. Sometimes protecting your power means speaking up. Sometimes it means setting a boundary. Sometimes it means walking away. And sometimes it means recognising that trying to convince someone who is committed to misunderstanding you is simply another way of abandoning yourself. We also explore the wider astrological themes of this Aries Full Moon, including the tension between Aries energy and Pluto in Aquarius, and how this can bring questions around power, hierarchy, authority, beliefs and whose perspective gets to hold weight to the surface. The deeper work is not about avoiding conflict. It is about knowing yourself well enough to discern which battles are yours to fight and which ones are simply asking you to give your power away. Your values. Your boundaries. Your worth. Your self-trust. These are the foundations that allow you to navigate conflict from a place of power rather than reactivity. You do not need to win every argument to honour yourself. Sometimes reclaiming your power is knowing what is worth engaging with in the first place. Watch the Full Moon Replay here: https://t.me/+HWzed76oBpczNjA8

  7. Sep 20

    Episode 160: How can women communicate with more confidence, authority and impact?

    Episode 160: How can women communicate with more confidence, authority and impact? In this episode of Permission to Shine, I’m joined by communications and vocal coach Helen von Dadelson to explore women’s communication skills, vocal confidence, confident speaking, leadership communication and the power of your voice. Helen works with professionals, particularly multilingual professionals in international environments, helping them develop stronger communication skills and understand how their voice affects the way their message is received. We talk about why tone of voice, pitch, pace, vocal patterns and vocal power matter so much when communicating, and how small changes in the way you speak can influence whether you are perceived as confident, credible and authoritative. Helen shares a fascinating example of a female firefighter whose intonation patterns meant her message was being interpreted differently from how she intended, showing just how much our voice can communicate beyond the words we choose. We also explore why women can sometimes struggle to use their voices fully, particularly when they have learned to stay quiet, avoid taking up space, soften their opinions or make themselves more palatable to others. If you want to speak with more confidence, become more assertive, improve your public speaking, strengthen your executive presence or feel more powerful in your communication, Helen shares a practical exercise you can start using immediately. She recommends recording yourself speaking and listening back to four key areas: Message congruence: Does your voice match the message you are trying to communicate?Pitch variety: Are you using enough variation to keep your communication engaging?Pace: Is the speed of your speech supporting your message?Vocal power: Are you using your voice with enough strength and presence? We also go deeper into the relationship between voice, confidence, self-expression and personal power, and Helen shares the pivotal moment of running her first in-person coaching event and giving herself permission to fully shine. Because finding your voice isn't only about communication technique. It can also be about giving yourself permission to be heard. If you are a woman who wants to communicate with confidence, speak up in meetings, improve your public speaking, strengthen your leadership presence, stop shrinking yourself or feel more comfortable being visible, this conversation is for you. Your voice carries your message. But it also carries your presence. Are you allowing both to be heard? Join Sherisse’s Free telegram space: https://t.me/+HWzed76oBpczNjA8 About Helen Helen von Dadelszen is a communication and vocal coach, speaker and author who helps smart, thoughtful professionals express their ideas with clarity, confidence and impact. Through Present Potential, she provides practical coaching and training in public speaking, vocal presence and confident communication. Her clients include professionals and teams working across technical, scientific, academic and humanitarian fields. Helen is also the author of Courageous Action, a practical guide to building communication confidence by taking small, achievable steps. ​Social media links​LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/helen-von-dadelszen​Instagram https://www.instagram.com/present_potential?igsh=a3p0NXNxMnlwYzM5​YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCB_2NMosqJQBBiv5ux3mYHg​My book: https://courageousaction.ch/​My business: https://academy.presentpotential.ch/

  8. Sep 13

    Episode 159: The Power of Your Self Talk: How Your Thoughts Shape Your Reality

    Episode 159: The Power of Your Self Talk: How Your Thoughts Shape Your Reality Have you ever noticed how quickly an old belief can come back when you’re tired, overwhelmed or moving through something intense? That happened to me this week. The eclipse portal brought an old pattern to the surface that I thought I had already released. But because of the intensity of what was coming up, I found myself believing that old story again. And it reminded me of something so simple, yet so powerful: the way we speak to ourselves matters. Our words influence our beliefs. Our beliefs influence the way we see ourselves, the choices we make and the reality we create. So when I caught myself slipping back into an old way of thinking, I made a conscious decision to change the conversation I was having with myself. Instead of feeding the old story, I began speaking to myself with encouragement, motivation and positive intent. And almost immediately, something shifted. In this episode, I’m exploring the power of self talk, the beliefs we unconsciously reinforce through our thoughts and how we can begin to consciously reshape the way we see ourselves and our lives. I also share a reflective practice you can use to notice what you are currently feeding with your thoughts and words, and I reference my friend Nicola Noel’s TED Talk, where she asks are you nourishing your monster mind. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kKamFupOEQ8 We have far more power than we often realise. You are not powerless over the thoughts that come up. You can choose what you give your attention to. You can question the story. You can speak differently to yourself. And with intention, you can begin to reshape your beliefs, your actions and ultimately your reality. Your thoughts become things. So what are you creating with the way you speak to yourself? Join my Free telegram space here: https://t.me/+HWzed76oBpczNjA8 And if you are ready to do this work drop me a DM here 🧡 https://www.instagram.com/sherisse_bisram?stkn=MWdlODl4d2Z1eG50bg%3D%3D&utm_source=qr

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Inner Power Activation Leader (for women) Sherisse Bisram shares her knowledge and experiences of overcoming childhood trauma, limiting beliefs and societal expectations. And how she rebuilt herself on a foundation of self worth, self acceptance and self love shaping her into the empowered woman she is today. Each week Sherisse will either be sharing tips and tools of her own and or joined by special guest sharing their wisdom. You are brave, powerful, worthy, enough. “Hear my call and give yourself the permission to shine!!” - Sherisse x

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