Are You Being Silent or Are You Being Silenced?
Finding Your Voice: Unpacking the Stories That Keep Us Silent
Hi, I’m Chisomo from It Starts With A Dream, and in today’s episode, I’m diving into a question that’s been on my mind for a long time: Are you being silent, or are you being silenced? This idea was sparked by something I heard during the Oprah and Meghan Markle interview, and it’s stuck with me ever since.
In this episode, I’m sharing my own experiences of self-silencing and being silenced by others. From my childhood in Zambia to moving to England and Wales, I unpack the moments that shaped my voice—or took it away. I also talk about my journey of healing through faith and how I’ve started breaking free from patterns of hiding and holding back.
What We’ll Explore Together:
- The Roots of Silence – How childhood experiences, cultural shifts, and even racism shaped the way I shared (or didn’t share) my voice.
- Self-Silencing vs. Being Silenced – Recognising the fears and societal pressures that stop us from showing up as ourselves.
- Healing Through Reflection – The faith-based process that helped me release shame, fear, and the feeling that it’s “wrong” to be me.
- Owning Your Story – How embracing your quirks, passions, and gifts creates space for others to feel seen and heard.
Questions I Want You to Reflect On:
- Are you staying silent by choice, or is something or someone silencing you?
- What past experiences have shaped the way you share your voice today?
- What parts of your story or passions are you holding back, and how could sharing them connect you with others?
What I Hope You’ll Take Away:
- The things you feel silenced about might be the exact message someone else needs to hear.
- Sharing your unique story and perspective creates a ripple effect—it can empower others and build an authentic, like-minded community.
- Even the quirks or “weird” interests you’re hesitant to share are part of what makes you, you.
Let’s Connect:
I’d love to hear your thoughts after this episode! What are you holding back from sharing? Are you ready to step into your voice? Send me a message or comment wherever you’re listening.
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