Find Your Voice Through Presence

Confidence, Ambition, and Taking Up Space as Woman in Society

What happens when you stop apologizing for being yourself? This week on She Says It, Madeline Sargent sits down with Taylor Brooke, founder of Taylor Brooke Media and host of The Taylor Taylor Taylor Show—for a conversation about confidence, ambition, creativity, and building a career on your own terms. Taylor shares her path into media, from accidentally landing a radio job to growing a podcast and community that has become a business. Together, Madeline and Taylor discuss what it means to embrace being “too much,” trusting your instincts, handling criticism, and to keep going even when success feels uncertain. This episode is for you if you've ever thought about female ambition or choosing a different path than what’s expected as a woman in society. They also dive into the latest reality TV obsession (Summer House). Listen to the Taylor Taylor Taylor Show now. [https://open.spotify.com/show/6WotslTswsKoJDGLmtjN6H?si=37f85972c619467c] Follow Taylor's Instagram. [https://www.instagram.com/taylor____brooke/] Use code SHESAYSIT for 10% off merch design projects at ⁠Joy Scout Studio⁠ [https://www.joyscoutstudio.com].

From SamzSweetz to Kvell Bakery: A Journey of Rebranding and Growth

Madeline Sargent welcomes longtime friend and client Samantha Simpson to She Says It for a conversation about rebranding, identity, and what it means when your work evolves beyond the name you started with. This episode is for women in society navigating creative growth, entrepreneurship, identity shifts, or the pressure to fit themselves into a clear category. It’s also for founders, creatives, and small business owners who feel their work has outgrown the version of themselves they first built when starting their brand. Samantha shares the story behind her Phoenix-based Jewish bakery, originally known as SamzSweetz, and the intentional rebrand process she worked through alongside Madeline that ultimately led to Kvell Bakery. [https://www.samzsweetz.com] Together, Madeline and Samantha discuss the emotional and strategic side of rebranding: clarifying a niche, aligning visuals and messaging, embracing cultural identity, and finding the confidence to build a brand that feels more honest and recognizable. Listeners will learn: * how rebranding can become identity work, not just marketing work * why clarity often comes after action, not before it * the importance of community when building a business * how niching down can actually create more connection * what it means to evolve publicly as a creative entrepreneur * why discomfort is often part of growth They also explore discipline, asking for help, and the realities of building something slowly and intentionally.  This episode is about more than a bakery rebrand. It’s about the moment your work starts asking you to become more yourself. Visit the Kvell Bakery Instagram. [https://www.instagram.com/kvellbakeryaz/]

Sunday Session: Finding My Voice, Building Community

In this solo episode of She Says It, host Madeline Sargent turns the microphone on herself and answers the questions from her May creative challenge. Fresh off a run and inspired by the decision to simply press record, Madeline reflects on the story that shaped her voice, where she still plays small, what she wants to be known for, and what she’s no longer afraid to say out loud. Through honest reflections on confidence, creativity, visibility, community, and personal growth, she shares how starting a podcast six months ago changed her perspective and deepened her commitment to helping women in society share their stories. This episode explores: • What do you want to be known for? • What story shaped your voice? • Where are you playing small? • What message are you here to share? • How do you want people to feel when they experience your brand? • What are you no longer afraid to say? • What does saying it fully look like to you? Whether you’re building something new, finding your voice, or learning to take up more space, this conversation is an invitation to start before you’re ready and trust what happens next. Visit madlycreative.co to explore Madeline's services. [https://www.madlycreative.co]

Find Your Voice as a Multifaceted Creative

What do you do when you’re creative, multifaceted, and tired of trying to fit into one niche? In this episode of She Says It, Madeline Sargent sits down with storyteller Mo Houston for a conversation about creativity, communication, identity, and the pressure to define yourself online. This episode is for creatives, entrepreneurs, writers, and multi-passionate women in society navigating self-expression, branding, and modern life. The conversation explores: * communicating what you do when you wear many hats * creative consistency without burnout * identity and storytelling online * integrity in branding and using AI * fear, discipline, and long-term creative work * building a life and body of work that feels aligned Mo shares her grounding mantra: “All you have to do is the thing you said you were gonna do," along with insights on artistic identity, creative routines, and trusting your voice in a world that constantly asks people to simplify themselves. If you’ve ever struggled to articulate who you are or explain your work clearly, this episode will help you feel more confident embracing the full scope of your creativity. Connect with Mo Houston's podcast [https://open.spotify.com/show/2w9aPr06OuLwq8RJ4LXKXy?si=c21960e55539457d] and Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/joyscout.mo/] to check out Mo's creative work and storytelling projects. Use code SHESAYSIT for 10% off merch design projects at Joy Scout Studio [https://www.joyscoutstudio.com]. To work with Madeline, visit madlycreative.co [https://www.madlycreative.co] for more information.

Find Your Voice Through Presence

Madeline, host of She Says It, sits down with Kate Ziuz to break down the real mechanics behind presence and why it has nothing to do with being the loudest person in the room. This episode is for the women in society: leaders, entrepreneurs, creatives, or speakers who know their expertise but struggle to communicate it with authority. You’ll walk away with specific body language adjustments you can apply immediately, tools to close the gap between how you see yourself and how others perceive you, and a presence strategy that works whether you’re on stage or guesting on a podcast. Kate Ziuz doesn’t just teach confidence — she teaches the body language that makes people take you seriously the moment you walk in. Her mission: help women leaders become impossible to overlook. Find out more about Kate and her work here. [https://masteryourpresence.com] Visit Madlycreative.co [https://www.madlycreative.co] to discover more about Madeline's services.