“I was woven in the womb with anxiety.”

That line stopped me.

In this week’s Soulful Speaking conversation, digital marketing strategist Berlyn Komar shared what it’s like to step into visibility when your body wants to disappear.

She’s a natural listener — someone who prefers to absorb and support others. But her purpose kept calling her forward.

Not all at once. Not in a fearless leap. Just one conscious stretch at a time.

One workshop a month. One networking intro. One deep breath.

Each time she stretched, her confidence expanded — not because the fear disappeared, but because she learned to breathe with it.

And that’s where so many soulful speakers begin:not with fearlessness, but with relationship to fear — learning to move through it.

What We Can Learn from Berlyn’s Journey

1️⃣ Courage grows through small, consistent actions. Big leaps make for good stories, but real transformation happens in the steady rhythm of showing up. Speaking once a month, hitting “post,” introducing yourself in one more room — that’s where confidence takes root.

2️⃣ Being a listener is a superpower. When you tune into others, you naturally sense what wants to be said. Speaking then becomes an act of connection, not performance.

3️⃣ Breath is the bridge between fear and freedom. Presence isn’t about calm perfection — it’s about remembering to breathe – even when your body says run. Each exhale invites your nervous system to trust that you can hold this moment.

So if your voice feels small or your nerves feel loud, remember:

Every tremble, every inhale, every micro-stretch is growing your ability to hold the energy of your purpose.

That is courage.

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