The UnMuted Voices Podcast

Bonus Episode: The Moment I Went Silent — and What Brought Me Back

✨ The Bonus Episode of UnMuted Voices is live: The Moment I Went Silent — and What Brought Me Back. This one feels extra special. It’s a roundtable of voices and community stories about silence, return, and the courage it takes to begin again. I was joined by three incredible leaders who shared both their personal experiences and their professional wisdom: Katrina Noelle, President of KNow Research & Co-Founder of Scoot Insights; Helmut McIntosh, Advisor Merchant Solutions Payment at TD Bank; and Ámbar Rosas, Assistant Director of Alumni Relations at Rhode Island College. Together, they brought honesty, insight, and heart to the table. We also fielded questions from our UnMuted community and invited the experts to weigh in with advice, making this conversation even more powerful and practical. Here are some of the highlights you’ll hear: • Silence does not have to be the end of your story • Asking for help can be the most courageous first step • Every return to your voice looks different, and that’s okay • Practical ways to recognize, honor, and rebuild your presence after silence 💭 Have you ever had a moment when you went quiet and what helped you find your way back? 🎧 Listen now through the links in the comments and join us in this space of reflection, healing, and courage. #UnMutedVoices #StoriesOfReturn #YourVoiceMatters #SpeakWithCourage #HealingThroughStories

EP 10: What Now? How to Keep Using Your Voice After Unmuting

✨ Episode 10 of UnMuted Voices is live now, and this one feels like the heart of the whole season. This final conversation is all about what happens after unmuting, how we keep showing up, speaking, and living unmuted every single day. Here’s what we’ll uncover together: • Why unmuting isn’t a finish line but a lifelong practice • How small, consistent actions matter more than one big breakthrough • Why setbacks are part of the journey and how self-compassion builds resilience • Practical ways to keep your voice strong at work and in life 💭 What would it look like for you to live unmuted in your own life? And if you want to take this work even deeper, here are two ways: 🌟 Join us for Unmute: An 8-week Communication Lab. Launching this November, this intimate group program (6 people per cohort) is designed for professionals who want to stop second-guessing their voice and start speaking with impact. Together, we’ll practice clarity, confidence, and presence so you walk into 2026 communicating like the leader you already are. Join the early interest list by commenting "READY". 🌟 Pre-order your copy of Unmuted Voices: How We Hear Accents — and Learn to Judge Differently. Blending narrative, research, and strategy, this book invites you into real-world experiences of those whose voices mark them as “other” while offering practical tools and reflections for interrupting bias, shifting conversations, and building more inclusive communication. Preorder your copy here: https://www.sitbstudio.com/unmutedvoicesbook. 🎧 Tune in now through the links in the comments and let’s walk into this next chapter together. #UnMutedVoices #YourVoiceMatters #SpeakWithConfidence #FindYourVoice #UnlearningSilence

EP 9: Voice Boundaries Choosing When to Speak and When Not To

✨ Episode 9 of Unmuted Voices is here, and it might be one of the most grounding conversations yet. I had the joy of sitting down with Subbu Ramalingam, Chief Executive Coach and Founder of FloWise Leadership. Subbu is a dynamic business leader with over 22 years of experience across financial services, technology, and healthcare. Through FloWise, he coaches executives and leaders using neuroscience-based approaches to help them grow with clarity and impact. Subbu reminded me that silence does not always mean shrinking. Sometimes, silence is strength. Sometimes, it is the most powerful way to protect your energy and choose presence over noise. Here are some of the gems we uncovered together: • Not every moment requires you to speak • Boundaries are a form of voice power • Silence can be protective instead of limiting • Sustainable voice use begins with knowing when to rest your voice 💬 Where in your life do you feel the need for stronger voice boundaries? 🎧 Tune into this conversation and stay connected, because something special is coming for those who want to go deeper into this practice of voice and presence. #UnmutedVoices #VoiceBoundaries #Leadership #SpeakWithConfidence #VoicePower #PodcastConversation

Ep 8: Boundaries, Misunderstandings, and the Courage to Speak Anyway

🎙 Episode 8 of UnMuted Voices is live now! Boundaries, Misunderstandings, and the Courage to Speak Anyway Courage isn’t always about speaking louder. Sometimes it’s about staying connected to your voice even when it feels risky. In this episode, we talk about what really happens when we’re misunderstood and how to keep showing up without disappearing. Here’s what you’ll take away: • Why fear of being misunderstood is normal, and why silence isn’t the answer • How boundaries act as filters that protect your voice, not barriers that erase it • The power of clarifying once with kindness instead of explaining into exhaustion • Why misunderstandings are inevitable (and not a sign of failure) • Practical tools like boundary phrases and resilience reframes to keep your peace intact When was the last time you spoke up and it was misinterpreted? Tune in now through the links in the comments. And if this resonates, pass it along, someone you know may need the reminder that their voice belongs here too. #UnMutedVoices #SpeakYourTruth #BreakTheSilence #BoundariesMatter #CourageToSpeak

Ep 7: The Communication Tools We Should Have Learned Sooner

The best communication tools don’t change who you are — they reveal you more clearly.   🎙 Episode 7: The Communication Tools We Should Have Learned Sooner   This week, I’m joined by Mike Finnegan, Head of WealthManagement Specialized Services, former CFO for Vanguard Americas, and former Head of Strategy for Vanguard International.   Mike’s career spans global strategy, finance, and risk management, with experience at Vanguard, Target Corporation, and Independence Blue Cross. He has also served as chief of staff to Vanguard International's Managing Director. Beyond the titles, Mike brings a thoughtful, practicalapproach to communication that makes him an incredible guide for anyone wanting to speak with clarity and confidence.   Here’s what you can expect in this episode: • Communication is something we can all learn and grow in, no matter where we start. • Clarity matters more than chasing perfection or sounding flawless. • The best tools are the ones that actually work in our real, everyday conversations. • The struggles we face in speaking up are shared by many, and they can be unlearnedwith time. • Confidence and connection grow naturally when we keep practicing and showing up with our voice.   🌐 You can connect with Mike and explore more of his work here: Mike Finnegan on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/mjfinnegan/ We’ve all had moments where we wished we had the right words or tools sooner. Looking back, which communication skill do you wish you had learned earlier, and how might it have changed the way you show up today?   Share your experience with us, we’d love to hear!   🎧 Tune in through the links in the comments.   #CommunicationSkills #LeadershipDevelopment#SpeakWithClarity #ProfessionalGrowth #VoiceAndPresence