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Uncaged: A Good Girl’s Journey to Reinvention

The Art of Value Whispering Podcast | Meaningful Marketing for Introverts

Release Date: 09/10/2025

Handwritten Notes in an AI World: The forgotten strategy that's bringing meaning back to marketing

The Art of Value Whispering Podcast | Meaningful Marketing for Introverts

🎙️When Quiet Gestures Create the Deepest Impact (and Real Connection) with Amy Daughters | The Art of Value Whispering Podcast (episode 287) What if one of the most powerful ways to build trust, loyalty, and connection in your business had nothing to do with algorithms, funnels, or content strategies? And what if you already knew how to do it? In this episode of The Art of Value Whispering Podcast, I’m joined by author and speaker Amy Daughters, whose work is a beautiful reminder that meaningful connection doesn’t have to be clever or complex. Sometimes, it’s simply human. We...

Using Email Sequences to Add Value and Grow Your Business

The Art of Value Whispering Podcast | Meaningful Marketing for Introverts

🎙️Adding Value with Email Sequences with John McKie | The Art of Value Whispering Podcast (episode 286) Email marketing is often talked about as a growth strategy. But in practice, it’s something many business owners quietly avoid. Not because they don’t see the value, but because it feels technical, exposing or easy to get wrong. In this episode of The Art of Value Whispering, I’m joined by John McKie, email copywriter and welcome sequence specialist, to demystify one of the most overlooked yet powerful foundations in marketing: the welcome sequence. What emerged was not a...

You Are The Business: Solopreneur Branding, Gifts and Growth

The Art of Value Whispering Podcast | Meaningful Marketing for Introverts

🎙️You Are The Business: Solopreneur Branding, Gifts and Growth with Christine Gritmon | The Art of Value Whispering Podcast (episode 285) Business evolution is often described as a pivot, but more often it’s a gradual return to something that has been true all along. In this episode of The Art of Value Whispering, I’m joined by Christine Gritmon personal branding expert, former journalist and founder of Higher Voltage, to explore what it really looks like to evolve your work without losing your credibility, your confidence, or yourself.to explore what it really looks...

How Writing Nonfiction Book Unlocks Impact, Influence, and Freedom

The Art of Value Whispering Podcast | Meaningful Marketing for Introverts

🎙️ How Writing a Nonfiction Book Unlocks Impact, Influence, and Freedom with Stacy Ennis | The Art of Value Whispering Podcast (episode 284) Many business owners and experts have the idea of writing a non-fiction book lingering at the back of their mind. It feels meaningful, but also a little overwhelming. Where do you start? What should you write? And how can you make sure it genuinely supports your reader? In this episode of The Art of Value Whispering podcast, I’m joined by Stacy Ennis – book coach, author, ghostwriter and nonfiction writing mentor who helps entrepreneurs...

Embracing Video and Curiosity in Business

The Art of Value Whispering Podcast | Meaningful Marketing for Introverts

🎙️ Embracing Video and Curiosity in Business with Rachael Bryant | The Art of Value Whispering Podcast (episode 283) If you’re an introverted business owner, the idea of showing up on video can feel…a lot. Too visible. Too loud. Too exposed. But as Rachael Bryant and I explore in this episode, video isn’t about being “camera ready” — it’s about being you, in a way that lets your future clients see, hear and feel the value you bring. When you shift the focus from performing to connecting, video becomes far less intimidating and far more effective. And as Rachael...

If Marketing Feels Hard, You Might Have the Wrong Strategy for You

The Art of Value Whispering Podcast | Meaningful Marketing for Introverts

🎙️When Marketing Feels Hard, You Might Have the Wrong Strategy for You Here's how to know and what to di to change it if it is ... The Art of Value Whispering Podcast (episode 282) with Melitta Campbell Lately, I’ve been noticing something in the conversations I’m having with business owners. More and more people are quietly admitting that the way they’re currently marketing doesn’t feel good anymore. It feels forced, complicated, or heavier than it should be. And instead of creating momentum, it’s draining their energy. For many of us — especially those who are...

Roundtable: What it Really Takes for Introverts to Lead, Market and Sell

The Art of Value Whispering Podcast | Meaningful Marketing for Introverts

🎙️ What it Really Takes for Introverts to Lead, Market, and Sell Introvert Business Roundtable with Melitta Campbell | The Art of Value Whispering Podcast (episode 281) There’s a quiet shift happening in how we lead, market, and sell. For too long, business success has been linked to volume: how loudly you show up, and how often you’re seen. But for introverted entrepreneurs, success can be achieved differently. With steady, considered and deeply intentional actions that don’t drain your energy or cause you to act out of integrity. In this special...

What is an Introvert Really?

The Art of Value Whispering Podcast | Meaningful Marketing for Introverts

🎙️What is an Introvert Really? with Melitta Campbell | The Art of Value Whispering Podcast (episode 280) Many introverts build businesses that quietly defy expectations. They achieve success without shouting louder, by leaning into their strengths: calm focus, deep listening, thoughtful communication and meaningful connection. Yet so many are told that success requires being more visible, more confident, or more outgoing, as if their natural way of working isn’t enough. In this episode of The Art of Value Whispering podcast, I explore why introversion isn’t a limitation...

AI and The Human Connection, with Nathalie Doremieux

The Art of Value Whispering Podcast | Meaningful Marketing for Introverts

🎙️ AI and The Human Connection with Nathalie Doremieux | The Art of Value Whispering Podcast (episode 279) Imagine growing your business in a way that feels lighter — where technology quietly supports you, helping your ideas shine instead of adding to the noise. AI can feel like a buzzword, but for thoughtful entrepreneurs, it’s becoming a quiet revolution. Used intentionally, it’s not about shortcuts or shiny tools, but about support. It helps you stay consistent, express your ideas clearly, and serve clients more deeply, without draining your time or energy. In...

What it REALLY Means to Create and Achieve Success on Your Own Terms

The Art of Value Whispering Podcast | Meaningful Marketing for Introverts

🎙️ What it REALLY Means to Create and Achieve Success on Your Own Terms with Melitta Campbell | The Art of Value Whispering Podcast (episode 278) Build a Business That Feels Like You, and Success on Your Own Terms What if success didn’t mean doing more, but doing what feels right for you? Many business owners start with a clear intention — to make a difference, to work with purpose, to feel proud of what they’re creating. But somewhere along the way, the noise of advice and comparison drowns out that quiet inner knowing. In this episode of The Art of Value...

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How to Break Free from the Good Girl Cage

Have you ever ticked all the boxes of success — career, family, achievements — yet felt a quiet voice inside whispering “this isn’t really me”?
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That’s the cage many ambitious women find themselves in: invisible, self-imposed, and often built from years of people-pleasing and perfectionism.
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In this episode of The Brilliant Business Book Festival, I’m excited to be joined by Katia Vlachos, reinvention coach and author of the book, Uncaged.
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Katia shares how she broke free from her own “good girl” conditioning and how you can begin dismantling your own bars … one choice at a time.
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This episode is a must-listen if you’ve ever felt stuck, small, or secretly craving a life that feels more like your own.
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“Breaking free doesn’t make life harder — it makes everything feel more natural, aligned, and effortless.” – Katia Vlachos

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The Cage We Don’t See

For Katia, the “good girl” cage began in childhood: saying ‘Yes’ when really she wanted to say ‘No!’, striving for approval, and sacrificing her own needs to meet others’ expectations.
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And yet, as she explains, cages aren’t external — they live in our minds. The longer we stay inside them, the more natural they feel.

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Why We Stay Stuck

Katia identifies three main fears that keep women caged:
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Fear of the unknown: “Do I really have what it takes?”
Fear of failure: “What if I lose everything I’ve built?” “What will people think?”
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Fear of disappointing others: “What will people think?”
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But she reminds us that reinvention doesn’t mean burning everything down. It’s often about building a bridge from where you are now to where you long to be.

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“You don’t have to be a ‘good girl’ or a ‘bad girl’ — you get to be your girl, living by your own rules and values.” – Katia Vlachos

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The First Step Toward Freedom

Awareness is always the beginning. Katia calls it “noticing the bars of your invisible cage.” And the signs are there once you stop and tune into how you feel. For example, your clues might be the discomfort of agreeing to something that doesn’t feel right, or the guilt that surfaces when you prioritise yourself.

From there, the key question becomes: What do I want instead? Even if it feels hard to answer, that’s where freedom begins.

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The Power of Support

Breaking free isn’t something you have to do alone. Katia encourages finding even one person who truly sees you and supports your reinvention.

As she shares, being witnessed — whether in a coaching relationship, a women’s circle, or a trusted friendship — is a powerful catalyst for transformation.

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Life Beyond the Cage

Freedom doesn’t look like rebellion. It looks like an alignment.

Katia describes life beyond the cage as more natural and flowing. Decisions feel lighter. Visibility becomes less daunting. And self-compassion acts as the net that makes risk-taking possible, because even if you stumble, you know you’ll have your own back.

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A Final Thought to Reflect On

You don’t need a dramatic turning point to step into your next chapter. Often, it starts with the smallest moments of awareness, followed by one brave choice.

So ask yourself: Where might you already be holding the keys to your own cage?

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About Katia

Katia Vlachos is a reinvention coach and bestselling author of "Uncaged: A Good Girl's Journey to Reinvention," a memoir which explores the themes of breaking free from social conditioning, making bold choices, and reclaiming one’s authentic self. Through her coaching, writing, and speaking, Katia is passionate about supporting women to identify and dismantle their mental "cages" and design fulfilling, uncaged lives that reflect who they are. Currently based in Zurich, Katia has spent 30 years as an expat and is a global mobility expert. Her work has been featured in the New York Times, Financial Times, Harvard Business Review, The Telegraph, Forbes, BBC Radio and many media outlets globally.
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About Your Host, Melitta Campbell

Melitta Campbell is an award-winning business coach, TEDx speaker, author of A Shy Girl’s Guide to Networking and founder of the Value Whispering Circle

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Through her Value Whispering^TM Blueprint, she helps introverted female entrepreneurs build quietly impactful businesses that grow through clarity, trust, and alignment.

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Learn more about working with Melitta here

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