When Visibility Stops Feeling Right


Hi Reader,

I have some exciting news to share with you!

But before, I have a question:

Have you ever felt that tension between knowing you need to be more visible to grow your business… and feeling that the way you’re showing up just isn’t right anymore?

That’s exactly where I found myself a little over a year ago.

I had episodes ready.
My business was growing.
From the outside, everything was “great.”

But continuing to show up just to stay visible and attract clients felt misaligned. At the same time, my body was sending signals I couldn’t ignore. So, I did something that doesn’t always make sense in a loud online world—I paused.

I decided to step back from my podcast and newsletter for a little while to intentionally redefine how I wanted to show up for my clients and my audience moving forward.

That pause changed everything…

I am excited to share with you that I am launching the new season of the podcast The Time Is Now!

While my mission stays the same—helping solopreneurs go from invisible to in-demand—this new season will go deeper than ever before.

We’ll explore visibility and marketing, leadership and mindset, and the broader context of growing a business in today’s challenging times.

Listen to the new episode here:
Choosing Alignment Over Noise: New Podcast Season!

Inside the episode, I share:

  • Why I paused—and what I focused on instead.
  • Three lessons that shape how solopreneurs show up with integrity.
  • What to expect from this season for you and your business.

If you’ve been feeling the tension between needing to be visible, growing your business and wanting to stay true to yourself, you’re in the right place.

I’m glad you’re here and I look forward to this journey together.

With care,
Amel

PS: I’d genuinely love to hear from you. What has showing up felt like for you lately—energizing, heavy, confusing? This season is shaped by these conversations. Just hit reply and tell me.

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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