How to Claim Authority Without Being an ‘Expert’: The Shortcut to Credibility Isn’t What You Think.

In today’s episode, I’m dismantling one of the biggest myths that keeps people from starting their podcast: the idea that you need to have your “niche” figured out before you can begin.

Here’s the truth: podcasting isn’t about stuffing yourself into a narrow box. It’s about leading a conversation you care about — and that’s where real authority comes from.

I share the story of how my first podcast changed my life, not because I had it all figured out, but because I decided to start talking about what mattered to me. And that’s exactly what I want you to take from this episode.

On the show today you’ll hear:

• The hesitation I had about podcasting (and why I almost didn’t start this one)
• The surprising way my first podcast gave me authority I didn’t expect
• Why “finding your niche” is actually the wrong advice for most creators
• How leading a conversation can change your career, your confidence, and even your relationships
• The real source of authority (hint: it’s not expertise, it’s something way simpler)
• Why you don’t need to be “ready” to step into the spotlight you create

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