The Visible(ish) Podcast – Détails, épisodes et analyse

Stop Faking It: Show Up Online as Your True Self and Grow Your Brand - The Visible(ish) Podcast Ep. 3

 Is there a gap between your online persona and your actual personality? In this episode, Melissa dives into the "visibility disconnect" and shows you how to audit your content to ensure it truly reflects YOU. 

This episode covers:

• Why "professional" doesn't have to mean formal, boring or beige
• A simple 3-question audit to spot if your content is misaligned
• The "talk it out before you write it out" technique to capture your natural voice
• Why your quirks are your marketing gold
• How your visuals might be contradicting your words
• A practical exercise to realign your content with your true self

As Melissa says: "Your quirks are your gold. The quirks are your marketing difference, your USP. They are what make you you and what makes you different from the competition."

If you've ever felt like you're "performing" online rather than just being yourself, this episode will help you close that gap and start attracting dream clients who want the REAL you.

The Visible(ish) Podcast celebrates progress over perfection and understands that visibility is a practice, not a destination. New episodes every Thursday.

Chapters

 00:00 Introduction to the visibility disconnect 

00:44 Why this matters for your business 

01:34 The misconception about professionalism 

02:17 The Visible(ish) approach to representation 

03:01 My personal experience with watered-down content 

05:15 How to audit your content (3 key questions) 

06:36 Translating your personality into content 

07:57 Why your quirks are your marketing gold 

09:01 The importance of visual branding 

11:08 The power of candid photography 

13:01 Practical exercise to realign your content 

16:07 Addressing objections ("But I'm a therapist/coach/educator!") 

19:08 Why alignment matters for client connection 

21:25 Episode wrap-up and call to action 

Connect with Melissa here:

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Why Showing Up Everywhere Is a Myth: Strategic Visibility for Entrepreneurs - The Visible(ish) Podcast Ep.2

Stop burning out on visibility! In this episode, visibility coach Melissa Howard busts the myth that visibility means showing up every day on every platform saying something life-changing.

Instead, she shares her permission-based visibility framework that honours your life, capacity and energy—the same framework she uses with her 1:1 clients that has them breathing sighs of relief.

If you've ever felt overwhelmed by the pressure to be everywhere all the time, this episode offers a refreshing alternative. Melissa reveals how to find your "minimum effective dose" of content, choose your visibility playground wisely, and set rules that work FOR your energy, not against it.

She also gets vulnerable about her own visibility chaos (yes, even as a visibility coach!) and how her ADHD diagnosis helped her understand why certain content creation modalities were challenging for her.

Key topics covered:

• The truth about sustainable visibility for established business owners
• How to define your visibility baseline—your minimum effective dose
• Why choosing platforms strategically matters more than being everywhere
• Setting visibility rules that honour YOUR energy and creative rhythms
• Implementation steps to build your own framework
• How AI and other tools can help overcome content blocks
• Why "visible-ish" is a journey, not a destination

As Melissa says, "Visibility is not about being on all the time. It's about being aligned when you are on."

The Visible(ish) Podcast celebrates progress over perfection and understands that visibility is a practice, not a destination. New episodes every Thursday.

Show Notes with Timestamps

00:00 - Introduction to permission-based visibility 

01:08 - Busting the "be everywhere" myth 

01:49 - The reality of slower growth with strategic visibility 

02:20 - Melissa's own visibility chaos 

03:48 - The power of unplanned, authentic content 

04:44 - ADHD struggles with written content 

07:03 - How AI helps with content blocks 

08:54 - The "tripod voice" phenomenon 

10:12 - Being your authentic self online and offline 

11:15 - The gap between online and in-person presence 

12:14 - Step 1: Finding your visibility baseline 

14:27 - Step 2: Choosing your visibility playground wisely 

17:17 - Step 3: Setting rules around your visibility 

18:13 - How to implement this framework yourself 

22:35 - Addressing FOMO and missed opportunities 

24:17 - Final thoughts on permission-based visibility

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Progress Over Perfection: Real Talk on Entrepreneurial Visibility - The Visible(ish) Podcast Ep.1

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 The Visible(ish) Podcast helps business owners who feel uncomfortable being the face of their business. In this first episode, host Melissa Howard shares her visibility journey and how you can show up authentically without the pressure of perfection. 

In this premiere episode, visibility coach Melissa Howard introduces the podcast and shares:

• Why visibility doesn't need to be a performance
• How to embrace your uniqueness as a strength
• Why "being seen" can have peaks and troughs—just like you do
• Permission to NOT be everywhere all the time
• Practical visibility strategies that work WITH your energy
  
  

Chapters:

00:00 "Visible Ish: Authentic Business Visibility"

03:09 Share Your Message Confidently

08:15 Embrace Authenticity in Business Growth

10:18 "Embrace Your Visibility Journey"

Connect with Melissa here:

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Business Owners (ADHD?!): Your Brain Isn't Broken, Your Systems Are | The Visible(ish) Podcast Ep.5

What if your ADHD quirks, tangents, and hyperfixations aren't holding you back in business - but are actually what makes your brand magic? 🧠✨
In this game-changing episode of The Visible(ish) Podcast, host Melissa Howard shares her journey from spending 3 years offline due to visibility shame to embracing her neurodivergent brain.

In this episode, you'll discover:
✅ Why traditional content calendars and CEO days might not work for your brain
✅ How to build visibility systems that work WITH your ADHD, not against it
✅ Why being multi-passionate is your competitive edge (stop trying to niche down!)
✅ Alternative productivity methods like body doubling and energy-based scheduling
✅ The difference between needing discipline vs needing support
✅ How to turn "rules" into experiments that serve you

Chapters
0:00 - You are your brand magic
1:40 - Before my ADHD diagnosis: The shame spiral
4:00 - Permission to pivot and be multi-passionate
7:01 - Reframe #1: Rules as experiments
10:40 - Reframe #2: You are multifaceted (and that's okay!)
13:39 - Reframe #3: Systems should serve, not strangle
16:12 - ADHD-friendly techniques that actually work
20:11 - Building visibility YOUR way
21:30 - Client story: From "not cut out for business" to thriving

Connect with Melissa here:

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#ADHDBusiness #NeurodivergentEntrepreneur #ADHDProductivity #BusinessVisibility #AuthenticMarketing #ADHDSupport #MultipassionateEntrepreneur #ContentCreation #VisibleishPodcast #NeurodiversityInBusiness

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Matching Your Inside and Outside: Unlocking Congruence and Confidence on Your Terms - The Visible(ish) Podcast Ep.4

In this powerful episode, Melissa Howard sits down with transformational coach Washington Ali to discuss congruence, authentic visibility and the moment a pair of shoes changed his life. 

In this powerful episode, I sit down with transformational coach Washington Ali (instagram.com/becomealive.washington) for a deep conversation about congruence, authentic visibility and personal transformation.

Washington shares the pivotal moment when his mother presented him with a choice between his worn-out Vans (representing his troubled past) and a new pair of Air Force Ones (representing a different path) - a metaphor that changed the course of his life.

This episode explores:

• What true congruence means - matching your internal self with your external expression
• Washington's journey from addiction and mental health struggles to becoming a coach
• How to shift from "What I do = who I am" to "Who I am = what I do"
• Why small, consistent shifts (15% improvements) create lasting transformation
• Building confidence through intentional exposure to discomfort
• The freedom that comes when you stop performing and start expressing

Chapters

 00:00 Introduction to Washington Ali 

01:57 What "Visible-ish" means to Washington 

03:09 Defining congruence - matching internal and external 

04:45 Washington's powerful shoes story 

12:37 The period of torment and "survival mode" 

18:41 Transformation and healing 

22:36 Finding a new path through meditation and support 

28:01 From culturalistic to counter-culturalistic equation 

36:39 How Washington helps others find their voice 

43:04 Finding confidence through exposure 

48:46 The power of giving "roses" to others 

55:19 Creating a confident, brave, and happy world 

01:01:47 Where to find Washington and his tour 

CONNECT WITH WASHINGTON: Instagram: @becomealive.washington 

Connect with Melissa here:

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Body Acceptance vs Body Positivity | The Visible(ish) Podcast Ep. 6

What if loving your body doesn't mean loving every inch of it all the time? In this deeply personal episode, I'm sharing my raw journey from body hatred to body acceptance - and why body positivity never worked for me.

🎙️ IN THIS EPISODE:

• Why I was already dieting before I hit double digits
• The "Shallow Hal in reverse" moment that changed everything
• How body image directly impacts your business visibility
• Why body acceptance beats body positivity
• The real cost of hiding from your reflection
• My journey with chronic pain and autoimmune disease
• How I'm breaking the cycle for my children

⚠️ GENTLE TRIGGER WARNING: This episode includes personal reflections on disordered eating, body image, bullying and self-worth.

Chapters

00:00 - Introduction & Trigger Warning 

00:40 - Early Childhood: When It All Began 

02:21 - The Summer That Changed Everything 

03:08 - Diet Culture in the Y2K Era 

03:51 - High School & The Athletic Years 

04:41 - Chronic Pain & Autoimmune Discovery 

05:40 - The Spiral of Shame 

06:24 - The 2017 Shift 

07:11 - Making a Promise to My Children

07:57 - Why Body Positivity Didn't Work 

08:30 - Discovering Body Acceptance 

09:16 - My Relationship with My Body Today 

10:28 - What Really Grinds My Gears 

11:47 - Why Everybody is Beautiful 

12:26 - The Link to Business Visibility 

13:08 - Bad Photos & Supermodels 

13:43 - Why I Created Capturing Curves 

14:30 - Seeing Through Love's Eyes 

15:04 - Closing Thoughts & Part Two Preview

 #BodyAcceptance #BodyPositivity #TheVisibleishPodcast #BusinessVisibility #WomenInBusiness #BodyImage #EntrepreneurMindset #PersonalDevelopment #Podcast #MelissaHoward 

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Beauty Business Growth: Lash Artist to Course Creator | The Visible(ish) Podcast Ep.9

In this episode of The Visible(ish) Podcast, Melissa is joined by lash artist Lauren for a real-time strategy session on how to scale her beauty business beyond the treatment room.  Lauren had been stuck in options paralysis for 6 months with too many ideas, not enough clarity. But when the chance came to coach her during one of her regular lash appointments, Melissa had to capture it on camera (with enthusiastic consent, of course!).

💥 2 hours after this chat, Lauren’s lead magnet was DONE, launched, and hooked up to her tech. YESSS.

This is what happens when you ditch the cookie-cutter advice and follow a clear, personalised plan that actually fits you.

Together they map out a tailored action plan to:
→ Turn 1:1 services into scalable, sellable content
→ Break through the overwhelm and get crystal clear
→ Take fast, aligned action (without the burnout)

The result? A custom strategy and a fully live lead magnet in just 3 days.
Proof that done > perfect and simple > scattered.

📎 Check out Lauren’s shiny new lead magnet here:

https://shop.beacons.ai/elitelashmethod/64db91d9-3c0f-4b83-b74d-501e29881c3c

Ready to scale your beauty business beyond the treatment room? Join Melissa Howard and successful lash artist Lauren as they map out a real-time business transformation strategy - from one-to-one services to profitable digital courses.

Connect with Lauren: https://beacons.ai/elitelashmethod

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elitebeautybylauren?igsh=ZGFjdGJ4MXZnYjN0 

CHAPTERS 

00:00 Intro - Meet Lauren 

02:36 The Corporate Exit Story 

05:22 Finding Your Authentic Voice Online 

08:08 Building Client Trust Through Authenticity 

11:37 The Visibility Leap - From Service to Course 

15:36 Overcoming Business Imposter Syndrome 2

4:13 PDF vs Full Course Strategy 

33:22 Lead Magnets That Actually Convert 

42:10 Social Media Without Burnout 

52:05 Pricing Your Knowledge Products 

58:27 Action Steps & Next Moves

KEY TAKEAWAYS 1️⃣ Start with lead magnets before launching full courses 2️⃣ Use your existing audience - don't start from scratch 3️⃣ Focus on ONE core problem (retention) vs trying to solve everything

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Stop Overthinking Visibility: Live Podcast at Womanifest - Ep. 8

Turn visibility pressure into power with this LIVE recording from Womanifest!

In this live episode of The Visible(ish) Podcast, Melissa Howard strips away the noise around "perfect" visibility and shares how to show up authentically in business, without the overwhelm.

Recorded in front of a live audience, Melissa reveals why you DON'T need to post 5 times a day, have a perfect logo, or follow everyone else's rules to build a successful business. Drawing from her experience as a photographer, brand strategist, and ADHD entrepreneur, she offers refreshingly simple strategies for getting visible on YOUR terms.

What you'll discover:

• Why perfectionism is killing your visibility (and what to do instead)
• The simple A-to-B approach that helped a client launch in 3 days instead of 6 months
• How to handle being "too much" AND "not enough" in business
• Real strategies for showing up when you're unwell or struggling
• Why unfollows might actually be good for your business

Plus, hear Melissa answer raw, unfiltered questions from the live audience about everything from starting a podcast to managing visibility when life gets messy.

CHAPTERS 

00:00 Welcome to the Live Recording 

01:12 The "Too Much/Not Enough" Paradox 

03:42 Turning Visibility Pressure into Power 

05:08 Breaking Free from the "Shoulds" and "Musts" 

07:22 The Simple A-to-B Visibility Strategy 

08:45 Case Study: From 6 Months Overthinking to 3 Days Action 

10:30 Q&A: Why Melissa Started Her Podcast 

14:19 Being Authentically Visible (Mess and All) 

17:00 The Truth About Unfollows 

20:06 Corporate Visibility Strategy Discussion 

25:15 Managing Visibility When Life Gets Hard 

27:25 Final Thoughts & Call to Action 

The amazing people who were in the audience and shared their links!

Janine McDonald | Clear the Clutter Now |@bio.link/janinemcdonald
Jen Griffiths | The Tropic Pianist Gamer | @tropicpianistgamer
Liz Wilkinson | Circino Coaching | @liz.wilkinson.98
Emma Woodford | Coach Emma Woodford | @Emmawoodford_lifecoach   
Joanne Lazarus | The Confident You | @the_confidentyou_dramajo
Marina Beech |  Marina The Soul Alchemist | @Marina.thesoulalchemist
Kimberley Ashwin | Autism Oxford UK | @Autismoxforduk
Jennifer Parker | Jennifer Parker Virtual Assistant |  @Linktr.ee/jenniferparkerva
JennyB | RealTalk Consultancy | @jennyb_realtalk

 #VisibilityStrategy #AuthenticBusiness #LivePodcast #Womanifest #BusinessMindset #ADHDEntrepreneur #WomenInBusiness #EntrepreneurLife #PodcastLive #VisibleIsh #BusinessGrowth #AuthenticMarketing #UKBusiness #OverthinkingInBusiness #ContentStrategy 

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From Invisible to 100K+ Followers: Body Confidence & Authentic Visibility with Tigz Rice | Visible(ish) Podcast Ep.7

Ever been so invisible in your business that people thought you were a completely different gender? That's exactly what happened to photographer Tigz Rice!
In this powerful episode of The Visible(ish) Podcast, host Melissa Howard sits down with Tigz Rice - photographer, ex-burlesque dancer, and body confidence advocate who transformed from being completely invisible behind the camera to building a following of over 100,000 people.

WHAT YOU'LL LEARN:
✨ How to "rage quit" beauty standards and show up authentically
📸 Why body neutrality might be more achievable than body positivity
💪 The truth about dealing with trolls with a large following
🎯 How Tigz's boudoir posing series went viral (millions of views!)
❤️ Why you don't need confidence to take action - just "do the thing"

CHAPTERS
00:00 - Introduction & What "Visibleish" means
02:56 - Tigz's journey from invisible photographer to body confidence queen
06:16 - The moment that changed everything: "I thought you were a man"
13:00 - Growing up with 90s diet culture & beauty standards
18:24 - The "rage quit" approach to self-acceptance
25:20 - Supporting clients through body image challenges
28:05 - Building a personal brand online vs offline
34:00 - Dealing with trolls and negative comments
41:03 - Going viral: The boudoir posing series story
46:47 - The "chalk outline" pose incident
49:02 - Quick-fire questions on visibility and confidence
55:00 - Upcoming posing guide & how to connect with Tigz

CONNECT WITH TIGZ
Website: www.tigzrice.com 
Instagram: www.instagram.com/tigzrice
Facebook: www.facebook.com/TigzRice
Twitter: https://twitter.com/Tigzy
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tigzrice
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@TigzRice/

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Choose the Right Social Platform for Your Business Goals: The Visible(ish)™ Podcast Ep. 21

Feeling overwhelmed by social media? Melissa Howard breaks down each platform's strengths and explains how to strategically choose where to show up based on your unique business goals, content style, and energy levels. Stop spreading yourself thin across multiple platforms and start getting real results.

Key Takeaways:
• Instagram favours original Reels (7-30 seconds), quality carousels, and strategic story engagement
• TikTok rewards authentic, unfiltered content with strong hooks and captions (1-3 minutes optimal)
• Choose platforms based on your business goals, audience location, and content creation strengths
• You don't need to be everywhere—focus deeply on 1-2 platforms that align with your energy

Chapters

01:14 - Deep dive into platforms
01:37 - Instagram: what's working
04:46 - TikTok: authenticity over polish
05:49 - YouTube: the long-game platform
07:16 - LinkedIn: B2B powerhouse
08:34 - Facebook & Twitter: specific niches
09:44 - Pinterest: visual evergreen content
10:30 - How to choose YOUR platforms
12:07 - Real client examples
13:44 - Conclusion & homework

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