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Stop Faking It: Show Up Online as Your True Self and Grow Your Brand - The Visible(ish) Podcast Ep. 3
05 Jun 2025
00:20:27
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:
Ways to work with Melissa: https://itsmelissahoward.myflodesk.com/
Why Showing Up Everywhere Is a Myth: Strategic Visibility for Entrepreneurs - The Visible(ish) Podcast Ep.2
05 Jun 2025
00:25:11
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
Connect with Melissa here:
Ways to work with Melissa: https://itsmelissahoward.myflodesk.com/
Progress Over Perfection: Real Talk on Entrepreneurial Visibility - The Visible(ish) Podcast Ep.1
05 Jun 2025
00:11:08
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:
Ways to work with Melissa: https://itsmelissahoward.myflodesk.com/
Business Owners: Your Brain Isn't Broken, Your Systems Are | The Visible(ish) Podcast Ep.5
19 Jun 2025
00:23:52
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:
Ways to work with Melissa: https://itsmelissahoward.myflodesk.com/
Matching Your Inside and Outside: Unlocking Congruence and Confidence on Your Terms - The Visible(ish) Podcast Ep.4
12 Jun 2025
01:03:15
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"
Body Acceptance vs Body Positivity | The Visible(ish) Podcast Ep. 6
26 Jun 2025
00:16:21
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.
Beauty Business Growth: Lash Artist to Course Creator | The Visible(ish) Podcast Ep.9
17 Jul 2025
01:06:48
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.
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
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
Connect with Melissa here:
Ways to work with Melissa: https://itsmelissahoward.myflodesk.com/
Stop Overthinking Visibility: Live Podcast at Womanifest - Ep. 8
10 Jul 2025
00:28:27
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
From Invisible to 100K+ Followers: Body Confidence & Authentic Visibility with Tigz Rice | Visible(ish) Podcast Ep.7
03 Jul 2025
01:00:00
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
Choose the Right Social Platform for Your Business Goals: The Visible(ish)™ Podcast Ep. 21
16 Oct 2025
00:19:59
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
Connect with Melissa here:
Ways to work with Melissa: https://itsmelissahoward.myflodesk.com/
Neurodivergent Family Life & Thriving as a Neurodivergent Parent | Madeleine Woolgar | Ep. 20
09 Oct 2025
01:04:57
Neurodivergent Family Life & Thriving as a Neurodivergent Parent | Madeleine Woolgar | Ep. 20
In this powerful episode of The Visible(ish)™ Podcast, host Melissa Howard speaks with ADHD expert and neurodiversity consultant Madeleine Woolgar about building a business while raising neurodivergent children.
Madeleine shares her journey from working directly with children to supporting parents worldwide, especially during the challenging pandemic pivot that forced her to rebuild 75% of her business overnight.
Discover practical strategies for understanding your neurodivergent child's needs, creating a communication-friendly home environment, and designing a business that works with your unique brain wiring rather than against it.
Madeleine offers invaluable insights on balancing entrepreneurship with parenting, finding joy in the journey, and giving yourself permission to work differently in both business and family life.
Connect with Madeleine: FREE online masterclass: 3 essential steps to support your Autistic/ADHD child’s emotional regulation. Monday 13 October at 8pm BST. 1 hour on Zoom. Replay will be sent to all who register in case you can't make it live. www.neuro-embrace.com/masterclass
FREE Facebook group for a load of useful resources for parents of neurodivergent children (pre and post diagnosis) http://www.facebook.com/groups/heartledmums
Follow Madeleine on Instagram http://www.instagram.com/neuroembracingmadeleine
Chapters 00:00 - Introduction to Madeleine Woolgar, ADHD expert and neurodiversity consultant 05:20 - What "Visible(ish)" means to Madeleine 09:05 - How Madeleine built her business supporting neurodivergent families 12:20 - The pandemic pivot that changed everything 17:45 - Accepting help and learning business skills 24:40 - Madeleine's personal neurodivergent journey 31:50 - Supporting neurodivergent parents and children 40:15 - Creating a communication-friendly environment at home 45:20 - How to balance business and parenting 53:05 - The importance of being authentic in business 56:00 - About Madeleine's Neuro Embracing Parenting program
Connect with Melissa here:
Ways to work with Melissa: https://itsmelissahoward.myflodesk.com/
Strategic Inconsistency: How to Be Visibleish Without the Guilt | Visibleish Podcast Ep.11
31 Jul 2025
00:14:45
Strategic Inconsistency: How to Be Visibleish Without the Guilt | Visibleish Podcast Ep.11
Ever felt the pressure to post constantly and show up perfectly all the time? This episode is your permission slip to be strategically inconsistent with your visibility - and why that's actually a superpower, not a failure.
In this solo episode, I'm sharing how to communicate your "ish" moments with your audience so they stay engaged even when you're being quieter. From planning your natural rhythms to building a content bank for those inevitable busy periods, this is about sustainable visibility that works WITH your life, not against it.
Find Your Visual Voice: 4 Steps to Authentic Business Visibility | The Visible(ish) Podcast Ep.10
24 Jul 2025
00:14:29
Find Your Visual Voice: 4 Steps to Authentic Business Visibility | The Visible(ish) Podcast Ep.10
Your visuals are making or breaking your business (and you might not even realise it). In just 50 milliseconds, people form their first impression of your content - that's faster than you can blink!
🎯 Get Your FREE Visual Voice Starter Worksheet: [INSERT LINK]
If your visuals don't match who you are when you're showing up, your audience will feel the disconnect. The difference between someone thinking "she seems okay" and "that's my person, I need to work with them NOW" comes down to your visual voice.
In this episode, I'm sharing my complete 4-step framework for building an authentic visual voice that attracts your ideal clients and grows your business.
📚 WHAT YOU'LL LEARN:
Why visual consistency can increase revenue by up to 23% (Forbes research)
The 4-step framework for finding your authentic visual voice
How to use "strategic scrolling" to discover what really works
My signature cues method for instant brand recognition
Why showing up before you feel ready is the secret sauce
Chapters
00:00 - Introduction & Welcome to Visible(ish)
0:44 - Don't Worry About Taking Notes (Free Worksheet)
Red Flags and Green Lights: Choosing the Right Business Partners for Collaboration - Ep. 19
02 Oct 2025
00:16:41
Red Flags and Green Lights: Choosing the Right Business Partners for Collaboration - Ep. 19.
Collaborations don’t have to be cringey or complicated. Melissa breaks down how to find the right partners and create win-win situations without the sleazy sales pitch. Tune in for practical strategies and real talk on mastering collaborations the Visible(ish) way.
In this episode:
How to spot the perfect collaboration partner (hint: it’s all about shared values, not just numbers)
Ways to reach out without feeling awkward or desperate
Collaboration ideas that aren’t just big launches or sales funnels—think podcast swaps, bundles, and more
Setting clear expectations and boundaries so nothing falls through the cracks
How to avoid the “icky sales” vibe and focus on genuine connection
Ready to boost your visibility and grow your business, on your terms? Hit play!
Chapters
00:00 Navigating Collaborative Partnerships
03:45 Complementary Partnership Values
08:39 Simple Collaboration Ideas
12:01 Plan Clearly for Live Sessions
14:58 Collaborate Authentically for Mutual Benefit
16:20 Visibleish Podcast: Visibility & Growth
Connect with Melissa here:
Ways to work with Melissa: https://itsmelissahoward.myflodesk.com/
ADHD Entrepreneur Advice: What to Outsource vs DIY in Content Creation - Visible(ish) Podcast Ep. 18.
25 Sep 2025
00:13:30
ADHD Entrepreneur Advice: What to Outsource vs DIY in Content Creation - Visible(ish) Podcast Ep. 18.
Struggling with content creation overwhelm? Discover what you can actually outsource in your personal brand business without losing authenticity.
In this episode of The Visible(ish) Podcast, Melissa Howard tackles the biggest question ADHD (and other) entrepreneurs ask: "Can someone else just BE me on social media?"
If you've ever looked at your endless to-do list of content creation tasks and wished you could outsource your entire personality, this episode is for you.
What You'll Learn:
The 80/20 rule for smart outsourcing in personal brands Which visibility tasks you can hand off (and which you absolutely can't) How to identify your biggest pain point: time, skills, energy, or cost Why your personality is your profit centre Practical steps to start outsourcing without losing your authentic voice
Perfect for: ADHD entrepreneurs, solo business owners, and anyone building a personal brand who feels overwhelmed by content creation demands. Key Topics Covered:
Decision fatigue and ADHD brains Personal brand authenticity Content creation outsourcing strategy Visibility task management Neurodivergent business support
Chapters 0:00 - Introduction: The Visibility Task That Makes You Procrastinate 1:17 - Why We Want to Outsource Everything (ADHD & Decision Fatigue) 3:36 - Your Personality Is Your Profit Centre 4:56 - The 80/20 Rule for Smart Outsourcing 6:04 - Identifying Your Biggest Pain Point 8:38 - Overcoming Outsourcing Anxiety & Perfectionism 9:59 - Creating Your Outsourcing Strategy 11:07 - Finding the Right Help for Your Neurodivergent Brain 12:09 - Permission Slip & Challenge 13:03 - Outro & Next Steps
Connect with Melissa here:
Ways to work with Melissa: https://itsmelissahoward.myflodesk.com/
Strategic Event Networking: Show Up With Purpose | The Visible(ish) Podcast Ep.17
19 Sep 2025
00:22:47
Strategic Event Networking: Show Up With Purpose | The Visible(ish) Podcast Ep.17
Stop wasting your energy at networking events that don't serve your business goals. In this episode, I share my 3-question test for choosing events strategically and how to show up with intention, especially if you're neurodivergent or feel like events aren't your thing!
What you'll learn:
The 3-question test for strategic event selection
How to research who's in the room before you go
Entertainment and engagement strategies for ADHD brains
Why most people are networking in the wrong rooms
Positioning tactics that actually work at events
How to plan your social battery usage wisely
Perfect for entrepreneurs, business owners and anyone who finds traditional networking draining but knows events could be powerful for their business growth.
FREE EVENT CONTENT VAULT: ready-to-go prompts for posting about events → https://itsmelissahoward.myflodesk.com/event-content-vault
Chapters
00:00 "Strategic Socialising at Ideas Fest"
05:47 "Strategic Event Networking Strategy"
06:46 Evaluating Event Attendee Alignment
10:58 Event Networking Strategy Guide
16:22 "Effective Event Prep Strategies"
17:20 Strategic Networking Tips
21:29 Event Content Strategy Guide
Connect with Melissa here:
Ways to work with Melissa: https://itsmelissahoward.myflodesk.com/
Mental Health & Business Success: Louis Watkins Clear for Men Story | Visible(ish) Podcast Ep. 16
04 Sep 2025
01:06:35
Mental Health & Business Success: Louis Watkins Clear for Men Story | Visible(ish) Podcast Ep. 16
Join the Visible-ish Podcast for a conversation on the real challenges of marketing and business, as well as the honest insights about what it takes to show up as a business owner. This episode covers topics on how to use social media more effectively, and how to improve your digital marketing strategy, along with growing your online business and leadership skills.
Louis Watkins, founder of Clear for Men, shares the raw reality of building an authentic skincare brand from mental health struggles during lockdown. From nearly giving up in April to his breakthrough LinkedIn post that connected with hundreds of struggling entrepreneurs. In this unfiltered conversation, Louis reveals:
How lockdown mental health challenges sparked Clear for Men's mission The 18-month private label product development journey Why he went from faceless brand to authentic personal visibility The LinkedIn breakdown post that changed everything Building organic community through TikTok lives and consistent content The QuickBooks moment that reignited his belief His upcoming collaboration with Simon Squibb
"The cost to acquire a customer isn't necessarily money when you're starting out - it's your time." - Louis Watkins Perfect for entrepreneurs struggling with authentic visibility, anyone building a purpose-driven business, or those interested in men's mental health advocacy.
Chapters
00:00 Intro - What does "visible(ish)" mean to Louis? 02:30 The lockdown mental health crisis that started everything 07:45 Why skincare became the vehicle for mental health advocacy 12:40 The 18-month product development journey with manufacturers 20:15 Early struggles: 20 orders in 4 months, then 11 in 7 months 25:30 The decision to become the face of the brand 32:15 The April breakdown and the LinkedIn post that changed everything 39:20 How QuickBooks' purchase reignited his spark 45:30 Building authentic community on TikTok and LinkedIn 52:15 The organic approach vs paid advertising 56:45 Simon Squibb collaboration and upcoming plans 62:30 Clear for Men products and where to buy 64:15 How to follow Louis across all platforms
Connect with Louis: https://www.instagram.com/weareclear_ https://www.tiktok.com/@weareclear_ https://www.facebook.com/weareclear1 https://www.youtube.com/@ClearForMen https://www.instagram.com/louiswxtkins https://tiktok.com/@louiswxtkins https://www.linkedin.com/in/louis-watkins-29637126a
Connect with Melissa here:
Ways to work with Melissa: https://itsmelissahoward.myflodesk.com/
Shortform Video Made Simple: Your Content Fastpass | The Visible(ish) Podcast Ep.15
28 Aug 2025
00:10:25
Shortform Video Made Simple: Your Content Fastpass | The Visible(ish) Podcast Ep.15.
If video content creation feels like a second job you never applied for and don't get paid for, this episode is for you! Discover why short-form video is your "Disney Fastpass" to the front of the queue while everyone else waits for attention.
What you'll learn:
Why video is essential in the age of AI and deepfakes
Two simple frameworks to create videos in under 10 seconds
The "hook, lesson, invite" structure for engaging content
Technical tips for better sound and video quality
How to stay engaged for 10 minutes post-upload to boost reach
Ready-to-use scripts you can borrow word-for-word
Key insight: "Words and photos tell me about you. But video lets me meet you. In seconds, I can hear your voice, catch your timing, clock your humour, and decide if I want to listen to you."
Perfect for business owners who want to leverage video without the overwhelm or time commitment.
Chapters
0:00 Introduction - Your Disney Fastpass to Attention
0:49 Welcome & Today's Simple Approach 1:17 Common Video Excuses (We've All Been There)
1:48 Why Video Changes Everything
2:07 Meeting Your Audience vs Just Telling Them
2:26 UK Video Consumption Statistics
2:45 The AI & Deepfake Factor - Why Authenticity Matters
3:08 What Short-Form Content Actually Is
3:32 Reducing Friction - Simple Frameworks
4:07 Framework 1: Hook, Lesson, Invite
4:49 Framework 2: Problem, Fix, Proof 5:31 Two Technical Checks for Watchable Videos
6:19 Ready-to-Use Scripts You Can Borrow
7:08 The Biggest Mistake: Posting and Ghosting
7:42 The 10-Minute Post-Upload Strategy
8:17 Why Short Clips Lower Barriers
8:53 We Do Have the Time (Really!)
9:06 Working Together - Strategy Sessions
9:27 Join The Visible Corner Community
9:50 Final Thoughts - Your Disney Fastpass Reminder
Connect with Melissa here:
Ways to work with Melissa: https://itsmelissahoward.myflodesk.com/
Fear to Post? Name It to Tame It | The Visible(ish) Podcast - Ep. 14.
20 Aug 2025
00:23:22
Fear to Post? Name It to Tame It | The Visible(ish) Podcast - Ep. 14.
Visibility Fear Toolkit - From Frozen to Posting.
Ready to break the record-delete cycle? Join Melissa Howard as she shares her personal visibility wobbles and practical tools to help you post despite the fear. From RSD (rejection sensitivity dysphoria) to body image concerns, learn how to name your fears and work with them rather than waiting for them to disappear.
Chapters 00:00 Intro - The Record-Delete Club 01:11 Why Fear Never Fully Goes Away 02:00 Melissa's Personal Visibility Wobbles 04:49 RSD and Online Rejection Fear 07:11 Body Image and Authenticity Online 09:03 Communication Challenges and ADHD 10:23 Name It to Tame It - Identifying Your Fear 12:26 Common Visibility Fears Unpacked 16:45 Calming Your Nervous System 18:48 The Visibility Ladder Technique 21:14 Your 3-Step Action Plan
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Ways to work with Melissa: https://itsmelissahoward.myflodesk.com/
Visible(ish) Repurposing: Smart Content Strategies for Business Success - Ep. 13
14 Aug 2025
00:13:09
Visible(ish) Repurposing: Smart Content Strategies for Business Success - Ep. 13.
Ready to turn your content into a powerhouse of visibility? In this episode of The Visible(ish) Podcast, Melissa Howard breaks down exactly how to repurpose your content for bigger reach and less stress.
What repurposing actually is (and what it isn’t)
Why repurposing saves you time, energy, and brain power
How to collect and organize content for easy repurposing
Specific tools and methods to make the process seamless
Simple, actionable ways to breathe new life into your existing videos and posts
Listen in and start working smarter, not harder!
Chapters
00:00 Welcome to The Visible(ish) Podcast 00:41 Busting Repurposing Myths 01:14 What Repurposing Is (and Isn’t!) 02:43 Why Repurposing Works: Visibility & Reach 04:05 Melissa’s Repurposing Light Bulb Moment 04:59 Building a Repurposing Habit 06:14 What to Repurpose? Metrics & Mindset 07:21 How to Repurpose Your Old Videos 08:26 Favorite Repurposing Tools & Platforms 10:16 Where to Start: Your Practical First Step 10:56 Repurposing Support: Strategy & Done-For-You Reels 11:49 Episode Recap: Make Repurposing Easy 12:16 The Most Important Thing: Show Up, Your Way 13:04 Stay Visible! What’s Next on the Podcast
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Ways to work with Melissa: https://itsmelissahoward.myflodesk.com/
Content Batching That Actually Works for You | The Visible(ish) Podcast Ep.12
07 Aug 2025
00:14:36
Content Batching That Actually Works for You | The Visible(ish) Podcast Ep.12.
In this episode, I'm sharing the exact batching system that's helped loads of business owners create content consistently - even when traditional methods fail. No more abandoned templates or productivity guilt!
What you'll learn:
Why energy-based batching beats task-based batching every time
The 5 types of batching sessions that work with your brain
My favourite tools for capturing ideas, creating content, and staying organised
The psychology behind why most batching systems fail
Chapters:
0:00 - Why batching fails for most people
2:41 - Understanding your brain's batching preferences
5:25 - Energy-based batching vs task-based batching
7:58 - Essential tools that actually help (not hinder)
11:17 - Your practical 4-step batching system
13:06 - Next week: Repurposing one idea into 10 pieces of content
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Ways to work with Melissa: https://itsmelissahoward.myflodesk.com/