After months of writing, reflecting, growing, and sharing our stories, UNEDITED: Women's Stories of Truth, Identity, and Transformation That Shape Leadership is officially launching TODAY, and I couldn't be more excited to share this conversation with you. Recorded during our launch celebration weekend, this episode of Finding the Upside brings together the incredible women behind UNEDITED for an honest and heartfelt discussion about the experiences, labels, and defining moments that shaped their lives. Hosted by Tricia Brouk who is the founder of The Big Talk Press and is publishing this book, we share with you the stories behind the stories—the moments that challenged us, transformed us, and ultimately helped us step more fully into our voices. From being labeled bossy, divorced, too much, or not enough, to learning how to release shame, trust ourselves, and embrace who we truly are, each woman shares the lessons that emerged from her journey. As our conversation unfolds, one thing becomes clear: while our circumstances may be different, the emotional journey is often the same. The fear. The self-doubt. The desire to belong. The struggle to be seen. And ultimately, the courage to stop editing ourselves and start living from a place of truth. This conversation is more than a discussion about a book. It's a reminder that a woman's journey isn't about perfection—it's about authenticity and that is the very thing that defines leadership. It's about having the courage to be seen, to tell the truth about your experiences, and to embrace the parts of yourself you've spent too long hiding. Today, we're celebrating not only the launch of a book, but the voices, stories, and transformations behind it. Because when women stop editing themselves, leadership changes. And maybe, that also changes the world. UNEDITED: Women's Stories of Truth, Identity, and Transformation That Shape Leadership is available now. Get your copy of UNEDITED here: https://a.co/d/0eVRdttz Here’s a quick look at what you can expect from today’s episode… [2:22] How UNEDITED Was Born [6:02] The Labels We Carry [17:39] Different Stories, Same Emotional Journey [31:25] Finding Your Sparkle Again [35:58] Recording the Audiobook for UNEDITED [44:17] What We Hope Readers Take Away [52:23] The Leadership Message Behind UNEDITED Episode Show Notes Maria DeLorenzis Reyes | Instagram Maria DeLorenzis Reyes | Facebook Maria DeLorenzis Reyes | LinkedIn Maria DeLorenzis Reyes | Website Maria DeLorenzis Reyes | Youtube If you’re ready to dive deeper and level up your learning beyond the Finding the Upside episodes, sign up for the Business Leaders Hub! Get access to exclusive content, resources and tools, and a community built to help you accelerate to the next level. It’s all waiting for you HERE. Want to scale your business to the next level? GET SCORED NOW My Scale Factor Formula™ Scorecard takes just 5 minutes and will give you a custom scorecard for your business. Get your Business Scale Ready Score HERE. What kind of leader are you? Unlock your leadership potential with The Rebel Leader Assessment! Take the Leadership Skills Quiz HERE! Thanks for tuning into Finding The Upside! If you enjoy listening to our podcast, we would greatly appreciate it if you could take a moment to leave us a rating and review HERE. Your feedback is important to us and will help us improve our content and reach more listeners like you. Post a screenshot of you listening on Instagram & tag us @themariadr so we can thank you personally! Also, if you haven’t done so already, follow the Finding The Upside podcast! Don’t miss out on future interviews with special guests plus bonus episodes! Follow now! Never miss a show…get the goods delivered directly to your inbox! CLICK HERE and find “Email Me New Episodes” at the Bottom of the page.
