Own It with Samantha Warren

Samantha Warren

This show is where high performers come to find their voice and use it get what they want -- in life, relationships and business. Your Host, Samantha Warren is a Media Host, Public Speaker, MC and Founder of Voice and Visibility, a podcast and media company dedicated to amplifying mission driven voices and helping them successfully build brands around their message.

  1. 5D AGO

    333. Give Yourself a Promotion: Your Leadership Needs an Identity Upgrade for the Next Era

    This is the final episode of Own It for 2025 and Samantha isn’t wrapping the year with a tidy bow… she’s calling you out and calling you forward. This episode is about outgrowing who you used to be—and having the courage to admit it. Not intellectually. Not conceptually. But operationally. In your business. In your leadership. In your identity. Samantha breaks down why your past isn’t something to escape—it’s data. Data that shows you exactly where you’ve been capping yourself, over-functioning, or playing a role that no longer fits. She shares personal examples of stepping out of being “everything to everyone” and into the real work of CEO-level leadership, along with client stories that expose the cost of staying stuck in outdated roles. If you’ve been feeling burned out, restless, plateaued, or quietly resentful of the business or life you built—this episode is your permission slip to stop forcing it and promote yourself. Because leadership isn’t about doing more. It’s about becoming different. 🧠 Key Topics Discussed Why true leadership starts with identity, not action Using your past as strategic data instead of emotional baggage The danger of staying in a role you’ve outgrown Visionary vs. integrator roles (and why most leaders need both) Why doing it all alone is not noble—it’s inefficient How over-responsibility leads to burnout and stagnation Giving yourself the promotion no one else will give you Aligning visibility, leadership, and business strategy with your next identity Why your business can only grow as much as you do 📚 Resources Mentioned Dr. Ben Hardy – 10x Is Easier Than 2x, Be Your Future Self Now Rocket Fuel – Understanding visionary vs. integrator roles 💥 Connect with Sam & Voice and Visibility www.voiceandvisibility.com Newsletter: https://voiceandvisibility.myflodesk.com/optin Follow Samantha on Instagram: www.instagram.com/thesamanthawarrenFollow Samantha on Tiktok: www.tiktok.com/voiceandvisibility

    28 min
  2. 12/23/2025

    332. Get Paid to Be You: The Real “Personal Brand” Strategy Based on Magnetism and Unhinged Authenticity

    🥳 RESOURCES + LINKS Work with Voice and Visibility: www.voiceandvisibility.com Join The Newsletter: ⁠https://voiceandvisibility.myflodesk.com/optin⁠ Follow Samantha on ⁠Instagram⁠: ⁠www.instagram.com/thesamanthawarren⁠ Follow Samantha on ⁠Tiktok⁠: ⁠www.tiktok.com/voiceandvisibility⁠ Most people don’t need a new funnel. They need to stop pretending. In this episode, Sam breaks down what “getting paid to be yourself” actually means—beyond the fluffy Instagram quote version. If you’re an educator, expert, speaker, podcast host, founder, or thought leader who’s been trying to be more polished, more credible, more “professional”… this is your permission slip to burn the mask and cash the check. Samantha shares how her perfectionism (and her former life as an architect) shaped the early version of her identity—and how real wealth, visibility, and impact came after she stopped overproducing herself. You’ll hear stories from clients who scaled from survival money to real revenue when they finally owned the “taboo” parts of their brand: the intuitive gifts, the unconventional healing work, the weird quirks, the real story. Because here’s the truth: energy doesn’t lie. People don’t want perfection. They want resonance. And resonance only happens when you stop abandoning yourself to be palatable. If you’ve been stuck in overthinking, hiding, constant rebranding, or draining yeses—this episode is a direct hit: trust your gut, protect your energy, let joy lead, and let support in. Your people can’t find you if you’re wearing someone else’s face. What “getting paid to be yourself” means in real-world business terms Why perfectionism is usually a self-worth strategy in a cute outfit Leaving the “credible” path (architecture, credentials, expectations) to follow purpose How authenticity creates visibility, partnership opportunities, and money Owning the “taboo” parts of your story (spiritual gifts, plant medicine, trauma-to-healing) Why joy is the most sustainable business strategy (and the highest frequency) The dog-video client story: when the “illogical” move becomes the growth engine Your gut knows faster than your mind—how to actually hear intuition again Energy hygiene: cutting out what drains you so you can access your channel Why constant rebrands are often a symptom of identity instability The cost of self-abandonment (and why you can’t build a brand on betrayal) Collaboration, support, and the end of “doing it alone” as the new leadership era Using podcasting as thought leadership architecture to build legacy and resonance Becoming a lighthouse: being more you so your people can finally find you 🥳 RESOURCES + LINKS Work with Sam @ Voice and Visibility: www.voiceandvisibility.com Join My Newsletter: https://voiceandvisibility.myflodesk.com/optin Follow Samantha on Instagram: www.instagram.com/thesamanthawarren Follow Samantha on Tiktok: www.tiktok.com/voiceandvisibility getting paid to be yourself, personal brand authenticity, thought leadership podcast, podcasting for entrepreneurs, intuitive business strategy, authenticity marketing, stop people pleasing in business, energy hygiene, self-worth and success, purpose-driven business, brand voice confidence, build a magnetic personal brand, content strategy for coaches, spiritual entrepreneur branding, leadership identity work, visibility mindset, stop overthinking business, trusting your intuition, collaboration in business, plant medicine integration

    31 min
  3. 12/16/2025

    331. You Don’t Need a Perfect Man. The Anti-Codependency Blueprint That Attracts and Keeps Real Love and Your True Life Partner

    This episode is a switch-up: Samantha is the one in the hot seat, interviewed by her dear friend Dr. Onalee Makam, for a grounded, honest conversation about relationships—and what it actually takes to call in a true life partner. If you’ve ever said, “Love has been hard,” or “There aren’t any good men,” or “No one can handle me,” this is your gentle (but firm) reality check. Samantha pulls back the curtain on the real process behind meeting her husband, Kurt: the mindset rewiring, the nervous system work, the identity shift, and the practical action that gets skipped when people reduce love to “just make a list.” You’ll hear why healthy relationship examples matter, how Samantha’s “ask hot guys out” era helped her expose anxious attachment patterns, and why your relationship won’t thrive if your partner is your only source of emotional oxygen. This is a conversation about safety, self-respect, magnetism, and building a life so full you’re not begging love to complete it. If you want a relationship that feels like two best friends on the same team—this one will expand what you believe is possible. RESOURCES + LINKS Work with Sam @ Voice and Visibility: www.voiceandvisibility.com Join My Newsletter: https://voiceandvisibility.myflodesk.com/optin Follow Samantha on Instagram: www.instagram.com/thesamanthawarren Follow Samantha on Tiktok: www.tiktok.com/voiceandvisibility Subscribe on Youtube healthy relationship dynamics, how to find a life partner, calling in your soulmate, manifestation and relationships, anxious attachment healing, codependency in relationships, feminine energy and magnetism, how to be more feminine in relationship, dating to marry, how to know you’re in the right relationship, relationship green flags, hyper independence healing, healing relationship with the masculine, self worth and love, relationship advice for high achieving women, surrender and trust in relationships, building a secure relationship, how to keep spark alive in marriage

    45 min
  4. 12/09/2025

    330. You Prayed for The Growth… Now Can You Hold It? What Happens When You Hit Your Capacity / Upper Limits / Glass Ceiling

    Has your nervous system been saying, “Ma’am, we are at capacity” ? On today’s episode, Sam talks candidly about hitting her upper limits in real time: leading a rapidly growing podcast company, holding big vision with God, navigating marriage and support with Kurt, and realizing her biggest challenge isn’t more… it’s learning how to hold more. From full-body meltdowns to bath-time cries to realizing she still struggles to ask for help, Samantha walks you through how she’s navigating this season instead of pretending she has the polished three-step solution. Using fitness, ultra-running, and lifting as metaphors, she breaks down how growth actually works: your “muscles” tear first, then you rebuild stronger. You’ll hear how she’s zooming out to make smarter decisions, building team and systems, and learning to trust herself, God, and her capacity — while reminding you that your limit is probably a lot higher than you think. If you’re in a season of rapid expansion, big opportunities, and “good problems” that still feel like a lot, this one will feel like a deep exhale and a firm hand on your back saying: You’re not crazy, you’re just growing. Key Topics Discussed What it really feels like to hit your max capacity as a founder and leader The difference between wanting more and being resourced to hold more Nervous system tools, regulation, and why your body “freaks out” when things explode Preparing your physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual body for a bigger mission A birthday honey roast, a long speaker day, and the bathtub breakdown that cracked things open Learning to fully receive support from a partner (without guilt or flinching) The deeper challenge of asking for help when you don’t even know what you need Being the “go-to” friend… and realizing you also get to lean on your people In the business vs. on the business: zooming out to strategize, hire, and systematize The isolating side of “everything is working” and the pressure of holding fast growth Operating from your “next level” identity and bringing her into your current reality Why your perceived capacity is usually way lower than your actual capacity Fitness and ultra-running as a mirror for business resilience and self-trust Overcommitting, rescheduling, and releasing the shame of moving things on your calendar Learning to batch, build systems, and create white space to think Differentiating between energy faucets (what fills you) and drains (what leaks you) The slingshot effect: pulling back to reset so you can break through the next ceiling Share this episode with your overachiever friends. Know a founder, leader, or creator who’s quietly drowning in “good problems”? Text them this episode so they know they’re not the only one maxing out and moving through it. Reflect on your real capacity. Grab a journal and ask: What’s actually draining me? What’s truly filling me? Where am I underestimating my ability to hold more? Use this as a starting point to adjust your commitments, support, and systems. Audit your support systems. Ask yourself: Where am I resisting help? Who could I lean on more — partner, friends, team, God? Then actually send the text or have the conversation you’ve been avoiding. If you’re ready to build a podcast that matches your voice and vision… You can explore working with Samantha and her company, Voice & Visibility, to launch or grow a podcast that becomes a real asset to your brand — not just another content chore. www.voiceandvisibility.com Tag Sam on social with your aha moment Screenshot this episode, share your biggest takeaway, and tag Samantha so she can see what landed and cheer you on in your own expansion season. Join My Newsletter: https://voiceandvisibility.myflodesk.com/optin Follow Samantha on Instagram Follow Samantha on Tiktok Subscribe on Youtube

    29 min
  5. 12/02/2025

    329. Stop Being the Best-Kept Secret: How To Own the Spotlight and Step Into True Thought Leadership

    → ⁠Apply to the Thought Leader Accelerator You’re not invisible because you’re underqualified. You’re simply under-expressed. Samantha pulls back the curtain on why high-achieving women (and plenty of men) stay stuck in “best-kept secret” mode, tracing the sabotage back to childhood patterns of peace-keeping, perfectionism, and staying small. Samantha breaks down the emotional and strategic roots of visibility—why your business keeps hitting a glass ceiling, why your boldest ideas stay stuck in drafts, and why your public presence doesn’t yet match your private brilliance. You’ll learn how internalized humility becomes a brand problem, why visibility is a practiced skill (not a personality trait), and what it takes to step into true thought leadership with clarity, conviction, and volume. If you’re ready to stop hiding, start leading, and build a brand around your voice—not your fears—this episode hands you the first moves. KEY TOPICS DISCUSSED The hidden childhood patterns sabotaging adult visibility Why experts aren’t overlooked—they’re under-expressed The emotional cost of being respected privately but unknown publicly How “humility conditioning” blocks brand growth Visibility as a practiced skill, not an innate personality trait The difference between being unqualified vs. under-expressed Why thought leadership begins with message clarity, not more certifications How internal conflict creates plateaus in business, brand, and leadership Rebuilding your voice as an identity—not a marketing tactic The sneaky ways fear shows up as overthinking, procrastination, or perfectionism The power of building a brand around your voice, not a scattershot offer suite What to expect inside Samantha’s 90-Day Thought Leader Accelerator → Apply to the Thought Leader AcceleratorReady to go from best-kept secret to visible thought leader? Join Samantha’s immersive 90-day accelerator designed to extract your message, refine your identity, and build a brand around your voice. Details here. → Share this episode with a friend who’s playing smallIf you know someone who’s brilliant but hiding, send this their way. → Leave a review for Own It With Samantha WarrenIf this episode cracked something open for you, let Samantha know—your review helps amplify the message. thought leadership coaching, visibility strategy for entrepreneurs, personal brand development, female founders leadership, how to be more visible online, overcoming fear of visibility, brand messaging clarity, expert positioning, imposter syndrome for entrepreneurs, building a brand around your voice, business identity work, confidence for creators, Samantha Warren podcast, Own It podcast

    18 min
  6. 11/25/2025

    328: God vs Spirituality: Why You Don’t Have To Choose (The BOTH/AND Conversation No One Is Having)

    Do you have to choose between God and spirituality? After a TikTok video on this topic went viral—7,000+ likes and over 1,700 comments—Sam brings the conversation to the podcast to unpack what people are really feeling: a longing for truth, unity, and a spiritual identity that integrates both God and energy, intuition, and personal evolution. Sam shares her journey growing up Catholic, discovering intuitive gifts, rejecting rigid religious structures, and ultimately realizing that God and New Age spirituality are not opposites—they are interconnected. This episode explores intuition, leadership, past lives, mission, calling, and why so many leaders are waking up to a “both/and” paradigm that doesn’t fit neatly into old boxes. If you’ve ever felt caught between religion and spirituality, repelled by dogma yet deeply connected to God, or if you’re a leader who knows your mission is bigger than you… this episode will hit home. KEY TOPICS DISCUSSED Why so many people feel torn between God and spirituality The divide between religion, New Age spirituality, and the “awakening” happening right now Intuition as a spiritual gift—and how everyone has it How leaders are being “called” into deeper purpose and mission Why old structures are collapsing and what that means for 2026 The role of God (or Source/Universe) in thought leadership and creative expression How surrender, listening, and co-creation accelerate your mission Using prayer, nature, and presence to hear divine guidance Why your next direction often won’t come from your mind How God works through other people, teams, and collaboration Stepping into your calling even when it feels terrifying The deeper spiritual message behind virality, collective resonance, and the BOTH/AND movement 🥳 RESOURCES + LINKS Work with Sam @ Voice and Visibility: Book a Call Here Join My Newsletter: https://voiceandvisibility.myflodesk.com/optin Follow Samantha on Instagram Follow Samantha on Tiktok Subscribe on Youtube Own It with Samantha Warren 🔦Take the Mic 🔦Own the Spotlight God and spirituality, both and spirituality, God vs new age, spiritual awakening 2025, intuition and God, thought leadership spirituality, God in business, spiritual gifts, leaders and intuition, energy and God, non-religious spirituality, Catholic trauma healing, divine guidance, God and intuition, spiritual alignment, purpose and mission, surrender and calling.

    28 min
  7. 11/11/2025

    326: Building a Brand (and Podcast) From Scratch. Client Case Study - Steve Sapourn with The Neuro’s Journey

    this episode is a real-time snapshot of what happens before everything clicks — the messy middle between "I want to start a podcast" and a full blown brand being built. It’s part of an ongoing series where I sit down with our client, Steve Sapourn of the Neuro's Journey, to capture what really happens behind the scenes as my podcast company Voice and Visibility helps him build his personal brand and own his story in real time. Together, we talk about the energy of visibility, the fear of being seen, and the moment when alignment begins to take shape. Steve shares how he’s finding his authentic voice, shaping his message, and aligning who he is with what he’s creating. If you’ve ever felt the call to share your story and your voice, this episode will meet you right where you are. 02:00 The aspects of building a brand from scratch – with zero followers or visibility 07:15 Facing the fear of visibility: Harnessing the energy shift that follows 12:38 The inner work before the strategy 18:50 Fighting through external validation while navigating the creative process 25:00 Using life as your guru to find true brand alignment 31:42 How to build momentum even when you feel vulnerable  58:00 Avoiding the trap of losing yourself: Staying true to your brand’s purpose 01:10:00 Steve’s official podcast launch 01:17:30 Celebrating alignment while being high on life RESOURCES + LINKS Hop on my Newsletter to Watch Me Build My Podcast + Media Company, Voice and Visibility in public – https://voiceandvisibility.myflodesk.com/optin Follow Samantha on Instagram Follow Samantha on Tiktok Subscribe on Youtube Connect with Steve: The Neuro’s Journey Podcast Launch Party 11/22/2025, Boulder CO Follow Steve on Youtube

    1h 25m
4.9
out of 5
131 Ratings

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This show is where high performers come to find their voice and use it get what they want -- in life, relationships and business. Your Host, Samantha Warren is a Media Host, Public Speaker, MC and Founder of Voice and Visibility, a podcast and media company dedicated to amplifying mission driven voices and helping them successfully build brands around their message.