74. Becoming Her Starts Before You Feel Ready | ft. Nicole Koke & Rae Fung

<p>In this episode, i sat down in my living room with my friends, Nicole from Canada and Rae from Singapore, for an honest conversation about our shared journey as creators and entrepreneurs.</p><p>We talked about manifestation (in a practical, non-fluffy way), what it really takes to step into a version of yourself you haven&#39;t fully become yet, and why so many of us are waiting for permission that was never ours to ask for in the first place.</p><p>if you&#39;ve ever felt like you&#39;re not ready, not qualified, not <em>enough</em> yet to go after what you actually want — this one&#39;s for you.</p><p>We got into:</p><ul><li>why showing all of yourself online attracts better people than niching down ever will</li><li>what manifestation actually looks like when you strip away the aesthetics</li><li>Nicole&#39;s journey from shy introvert to confident creator (and what actually shifted)</li><li>why your confidence matters more than your credentials</li><li>how to use your voice even when you&#39;re scaredand why becoming her starts <em>way</em> before you feel ready</li></ul><p>If you&#39;ve been in a season of reinvention, trying to build confidence, use your voice more boldly, or step into your next-level self — I think this conversation will really resonate with you.</p><p><br></p><p>🌼 <strong>Work with me: </strong><a href="https://coaching.wendyvaz.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://coaching.wendyvaz.com/</a></p><p><br></p><p>🌻 <strong>Subscribe to my newsletter: </strong><a href="https://wendyvaz.substack.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://wendyvaz.substack.com/</a></p><p><br></p><p><strong>About Rae: </strong></p><p>Rae has been shifting the energy of rooms since she was 15 — as an emcee, speaker, and coach. Her career proves that &quot;too young, too short, too inexperienced&quot; are just stereotypes that don&#39;t have to limit you. Rae doesn&#39;t just teach you how to speak, she guides purpose-driven leaders to align their inner and outer voice to create a presence that&#39;s impossible to ignore.</p><p>📍 Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/raematrix/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.instagram.com/raematrix/</a></p><p>🎙️ Podcast: <a href="https://tinyurl.com/oyvpod" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://tinyurl.com/oyvpod</a></p><p>🎓 Free Training: <a href="https://www.raefung.com/instant-access-webinar" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.raefung.com/instant-access-webinar</a></p><p><br></p><p><strong>About Nicole:</strong></p><p>Nicole is a YouTuber, coach, and entrepreneur on a mission to help 9-5ers build a side hustle and dream life beyond their jobs. She integrates Buddhist philosophy and ancient health and wellness practices into her work and everyday life.▶️ YouTube: <a href="http://www.youtube.com/@itsnicolesyk" rel="noopener noreferrer">www.youtube.com/@itsnicolesyk</a></p><p>📍 Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/itsnicolesyk" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.instagram.com/itsnicolesyk</a></p><p>🎙️ Podcast: <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/that-confident-creator/id1674637666" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/that-confident-creator/id1674637666</a></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Timestamps:</strong></p><p>0:00:00 intro – meeting friends from the internet &amp; authentic connections</p><p>0:02:33 why putting yourself online attracts aligned people</p><p>0:05:15 why authenticity matters more in the age of AI</p><p>0:06:30 building genuine community through shared values</p><p>0:07:20 manifestation, spirituality &amp; attracting your people</p><p>0:12:50 how to write/speak authentically and attract alignment</p><p>0:14:45 balancing creativity, intuition &amp; business strategy</p><p>0:16:00 the artist trap: why beautiful content doesn&#39;t always convert</p><p>0:17:15 why failure is necessary for identity shifts</p><p>0:18:11 how manifestation actually works beyond positive thinking</p><p>0:18:36 visualizing your future