Why Is Nobody Talking About This

Kim Wensel
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We have access to more advice, blueprints, and on-demand answers than ever before. So why do we feel stuck? The short of it: we’re obsessed with making it looking easy—even (and especially when) it’s anything but that. One part personal development, one part cultural discourse, Why is Nobody Talking About This? features conversations with smart women with strong opinions on topics like quitting, changing direction, charging your worth, and doing things differently. Weekly episodes are facilitated by writer, multi-hyphenate entrepreneur, and one women marketing machine, Kim Wensel. You can find more at www.kimwensel.com.

  1. FEB 9

    34: I Didn't Know I Was Supposed to Get Under the Sheet

    We talk a lot about strategy, confidence, and visibility, but far less about the one skill that quietly determines how all of those things actually play out: clear, human communication. Get ready for story time. In this episode Kim shares a hilariously uncomfortable personal experience that turned into an unexpected lesson about self-advocacy, assumptions, and the cost of not saying what we mean.  If you’ve ever left a conversation wishing you’d just said the thing, this episode is a reminder that clear communication isn’t harsh or selfish; it’s one of the most generous skills we can build.   HIGHLIGHTS The awkward (and unforgettable) story that sparked a deeper realization about communication Why highly capable women often default to politeness over clarity How avoiding small moments of discomfort creates bigger, longer-term friction The hidden cost of assuming instead of asking How clear communication builds trust faster than being easygoing ever will Simple ways to start practicing directness without feeling harsh or out of place   MENTIONS & FOLLOW Episode 25: Being Open to What's Next with Sara Amin Parenting, Party of One Kim's Website and Instagram

    32 min

  2. FEB 5

    33: Leadership When You Feel Like You're Barely Surviving

    In this episode, Kim speaks directly to small business owners and founders who are navigating uncertain times, questioning their role as leaders, and wondering how to use their voice publicly to share their values. She explores the tension many business owners feel between wanting to take a stand and shifting their entire approach to activism. If you’ve been feeling pressure to respond perfectly, lead loudly, or justify your choices publicly, this episode offers a more human and sustainable way forward. This episode is a reminder that leadership is less about proving and more about acting in integrity.   HIGHLIGHTS Why small business owners are leaders, even if they don’t identify that way The difference between quiet leadership and out-loud leadership (and why both matter) Why call-out culture keeps many business owners from speaking up in important moments How performative action differs from meaningful, real-world leadership Five ways to lead and make an impact that have nothing to do with social media Why staying grounded in your real life is essential during moments of crisis   MENTIONS & FOLLOW Tashondra Govan: Therapy Straight, No Chaser Luvvie Ajayi Jones on visibility 5 Calls  Kim Wensel Website & Instagram

    31 min

  3. JAN 21

    32: Keeping the Main Thing the Main Thing

    Call for podcast guests! If you’re someone who has experienced a meaningful shift, pivot, or reckoning—and you’re comfortable speaking honestly about the messy middle—you may be a future guest. Reach out at Instagram and LinkedIn Kim's Website

    36 min

  4. JAN 1

    31: Your Year Was Bigger Than You Think

    Before we get to the show notes, we've got an ask. If you've listened to the show, please consider giving it a rating and review in Apple Podcasts. This supports the work that goes into this show and helps attract more opportunities for visibility, growth, and content. Now onto the show...   In the final episode of 2025, Kim hit record with ten hours left on the clock. She's putting words to the feeling she keeps hearing from high achievers (and herself): that weird holiday restlessness—pressure to “use the time well,” even when you’re exhausted. Instead of forcing a resolution or a big plan, this episode walks you through the simple year-mapping practice that changed her entire perspective on what's possible in a slow year. This episode is part reflection, part reset, and part guidance for entering 2026 with a clearer aim, cleaner energy, and a truer definition of success.   HIGHLIGHTS The reason high achievers underestimate how much they did in a year What you need to do before setting any 2026 intentions A simple year in review practice that outweighs new year's resolutions and "new year, new me" goals How to name what you want without getting hijacked by the question of how it will happen Hear for the first time the what Kim is ready to call in after years of doubting whether she'd ever be able to land on just one thing FOLLOW Find Kim on LinkedIn or her website

    42 min

  5. 12/22/2025

    30: No One Ever Died From Not Getting a Laugh with Lynn Harris

    Most of us don’t avoid humor because we don’t have it—we avoid it because we’re afraid of how we’ll come across. In this live conversation, Kim sits down with journalist, producer, and Gold Comedy founder Lynn Harris to talk about why comedy isn’t reserved for performers, and why “being funny” isn’t a personality trait—it’s a practice. Together they unpack humor as a tool for connection, trust, and saying the thing everyone’s thinking (without the scoldy energy). If you’ve ever worried you’re not witty enough, bold enough, or “interesting enough” to use your voice differently, Lynn’s message is the one you need: the stakes are low—and your life is already full of material. HIGHLIGHTS Why humor builds trust in business  The difference between humor and comedy (and why you don’t need to be a performer to benefit) What “being funny at work” can look like without being loud, jokey, or self-deprecating Lynn’s most universal creative advice A reframe for perfectionists and shy creatives who might count themselves out because they don't live in the spotlight How women’s lived experience becomes the most compelling “credential” in the room MENTIONS & FOLLOW: Lynn Harris on LinkedIn & Website GOLD Comedy Comedians to Follow: Rachel Dratch, Maria Bamford, Cameron Esposito, Naomi Ekperigin, Bob the Drag Queen, Aparna Nancherla

    59 min

  6. 12/16/2025

    29: What Ideas People Need To Know About Consistency

    Ideas people are tweakers. We keep going back to things that are far from perfect and abandon things that are technically better. But is this necessary? In this episode, Kim unpacks a deceptively simple insight drawn from everyday life: people don’t stay loyal because something is exceptional once; they stay because it’s consistent. Using an everyday story that nearly anyone can relate to, she explores how founders, creatives, and big thinkers often hold themselves to impossible standards—constantly improving, refining, and reinventing—while underestimating the power of reliability.  HIGHLIGHTS Why consistency builds more trust than novelty or constant improvementWhat everyday loyalty reveals about how people actually choose who to work with How high-achieving, idea-driven people sabotage momentum by over-tweaking The hidden cost of holding yourself to standards you don’t apply to others A reframing question that simplifies growth FOLLOW Find Kim on LinkedIn or her website

    26 min

  7. 12/03/2025

    28: Start Before Its Scalable

    Somewhere along the way, founders were taught to ask “is this scalable?” before they ask whether something is worth making at all. In this episode, Kim pushes back on the pressure to build like a venture-backed startup. She unpacks the beliefs that keep smart, capable entrepreneurs stuck in planning mode, the growth advice that’s flattening good ideas, and why starting small and not as polished as you're capable of is the most strategic move you can make.   HIGHLIGHTS The beliefs entrepreneurs absorb that make them feel behind if they don’t have a scale plan   Why “build it bigger” advice is flattening good, human-centered ideas   The fear hiding behind questions like: “Is this worth starting if it can’t grow?”   How venture-style thinking has quietly become the default, even when it doesn’t align with most founders' goals   What actually becomes possible when you stop designing for scale and start building for service   LINKS & MENTIONS "Great things start in little rooms" clip by André 3000 Simon Sinek interviews Jeni Britton Brian Chesky on Masters of Scale: Do things that don't scale Kim's Website

    27 min

  8. 11/24/2025

    27: What Small Business Owners Wish You Knew on Black Friday with Lisa Tumbarello

    Black Friday gets all the attention, but what about the independent shops holding our towns together the rest of the year? In this episode, Kim sits down with vintage shop owner and designer Lisa Tumbarello for an honest conversation about the realities of running a small business during the busiest (and most emotionally loaded) shopping weekend of the year. They talk about the unseen labor, the tough calls, the creative joy, and the very real pressures that come with trying to build something meaningful in a world obsessed with speed, scale, and discounts. If you’ve ever wondered what it actually takes to keep your favorite small shops alive, this episode is the truth-telling you won’t hear anywhere else this week. HIGHLIGHTS The assumptions people make about small shops and the reality behind running one Why transparency is tricky when a small business is struggling or in transition and how that leads to us being shocked when they make an announcement that they're closing their doors The tension between curating what you love vs. stocking what reliably sells What Lisa wishes customers understood about hours, inventory, and bandwidth The misunderstood pressure small businesses feel around Black Friday and holiday shopping culture and why shopping small is about more than community, taste, and identity than sales Simple, meaningful ways to support local shops year round    FOLLOW Potomac River Interiors website and Instagram Kim on Instagram, LinkedIn, and website

    51 min
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We have access to more advice, blueprints, and on-demand answers than ever before. So why do we feel stuck? The short of it: we’re obsessed with making it looking easy—even (and especially when) it’s anything but that. One part personal development, one part cultural discourse, Why is Nobody Talking About This? features conversations with smart women with strong opinions on topics like quitting, changing direction, charging your worth, and doing things differently. Weekly episodes are facilitated by writer, multi-hyphenate entrepreneur, and one women marketing machine, Kim Wensel. You can find more at www.kimwensel.com.

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  • Creator
    Kim Wensel
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    35
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Copyright Kimberly Wensel LLC 2025 All rights reserved.
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