The Courage to Be Seen: A Journey of Self-Discovery with Carlii Lyon

Carlii Lyon has spent more than two decades helping extraordinary people shape their stories, from supermodels and global entrepreneurs to bestselling authors and spiritual leaders. As a publicist, she built reputations that captured the world's attention, but over time her work shifted from curating others' narratives to reclaiming her own. Her book Courage to Be – Small Steps for a Big Life is part memoir, part manifesto, exploring the quiet but profound acts of courage that redefine our lives. Through honest storytelling, Carlii invites readers to embrace visibility, imperfection and the liberation that comes with speaking our truth. This conversation is both professional and deeply personal. Carlii and I have known each other for nearly twenty years, through motherhood, reinvention and the ever-evolving landscape of womanhood. She introduced me to Dr John Demartini and Miranda Kerr when her career as a powerhouse publicist was in full swing. I met her as a junior publicist, full of promise and drive, and we have travelled together, breastfed our babies side by side, and held each other through heartbreak and triumph. In this episode we talk about authenticity, confidence, storytelling and self-discovery—the courage to evolve, to be seen and to stand fully in your truth. Listen or watch the full conversation on Spotify, iTunes and YouTube. Link in bio. Key Takeaways Authentic personal branding begins with self-acceptance Style and presence can express confidence without pretense Relationships and friendships are essential to personal growth Self-doubt fades when we own our unique path Evolution requires courage and curiosity Community support fuels reinvention Beauty is individual and should be celebrated Chapters: 00:00 Introduction and Book Launch 02:42 Personal Branding and Authenticity 05:33 Life Transitions and Personal Reinvention 08:20 Navigating Personal Challenges and Self Discovery 10:57 The Role of Purpose in Personal Branding 13:57 Overcoming Imposter Syndrome 16:12 The Journey Back to Self 19:00 Manifestation and Life Design 30:54 The Importance of Networking and Relationships 33:36 Personal Branding and Professional Identity 37:12 Navigating Style and Presentation in Corporate Life 42:58 The Power of Red Lipstick A Metaphor for Confidence 48:41 Friendship Dynamics and Personal Growth 52:56 Embracing Change and Midlife Opportunities Watch the full episode here:

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This episode is 64:32 long.

This episode was published on Nov 10, 2025.

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