The Time Is Now to go from invisible to in-demand. For mission-driven consultants, coaches, and thought leaders, this newsletter brings weekly insights on marketing & strategy, leadership & mindset, and society & the future—so you can grow a business that fuels freedom, impact, and real change.
Action Is the Antidote
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Dear Reader, There are moments when staying silent feels safer—especially when you’re a solopreneur or a leader who needs to be cautious with your visibility. When your name is your brand. Not because you don’t care—but because you don’t always feel you have the resources or the power to influence real change. Here’s the shift I’ve been holding onto lately: speaking up as a solopreneur isn’t about having the perfect words. It’s about acting with integrity, even in small ways. Over the past year, one of the activists and solopreneurs who has truly inspired me is Melissa Dalton Bradford. One day, she picked up her phone from the floor of her bedroom and decided to speak up. She started teaching on Instagram how democracies fall, how authoritarianism takes root, and what we can actually do about it. In just one year, she grew her platform from fewer than 2,000 followers to over 340,000. It is a true honor to welcome her as a guest on The Time Is Now Podcast. This interview with Melissa will help you: • Make sense of what’s happening in the world without drowning in misinformation. 👉🏼 Listen to the full episode here. One idea from our conversation has stayed with me all week: I hope this episode brings you as much hope and inspiration as it did for me. I can’t wait to hear your thoughts on this. With care, P.S. In this episode, Melissa shares valuable books and resources to help you understand what’s happening right now—and take action. Click here to check them out. |
Amel Derragui
The Time Is Now to go from invisible to in-demand. For mission-driven consultants, coaches, and thought leaders, this newsletter brings weekly insights on marketing & strategy, leadership & mindset, and society & the future—so you can grow a business that fuels freedom, impact, and real change.
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