Why the Fastest Women in the Room Are Finally Learning to Pause (And What They Found When They Did) .

Why the Fastest Women in the Room Are Finally Learning to Pause (And What They Found When They Did) .

Author: Julie Solomon January 21, 2026 Duration: 27:23
In this solo episode, I explore why feeling unsettled, impatient, or slightly off isn’t a sign that something is wrong—but a signal that you’re expanding into a new level of leadership. I unpack how safety, not speed, creates clarity, and why so many high-achieving women misinterpret nervous system discomfort as failure. This conversation reframes uncertainty as part of the embodiment process required for your next level of visibility, authority, and impact. I also share how slowing down, regulating your energy, and fully embodying your message allows you to hold more—more clients, more revenue, and more responsibility—without burnout. This episode is an invitation to stop forcing clarity and instead become the woman who can sustain what she’s asking for. Liked this episode? Make sure to subscribe to our podcast and leave a review with your takeaways, this helps us create the exact content you want!  KEY POINTS:  00:00 Exciting Announcement: First In-Person Retreat 01:30 Welcome to Woman of Influence 02:19 Shaking Up the Routine 03:54 The Struggle of High Achieving Women 06:03 Special Offer: Growth Collective Membership 07:46 Client Story: Overcoming Overwhelm 10:31 The Importance of Slowing Down 17:51 Building Trust and Authority 22:46 Final Thoughts and Upcoming Retreat QUOTABLES: “ Most women are not confused, especially when they come into my world. Even if they think they are, they are not confused. But man, are they uncomfortable. And we have been taught to fix that discomfort instead of listening to it and letting it be a teacher that actually guides us to the best decisions that we can make next.” - Julie Solomon  “ I'm not here to help you post and be seen. Anyone can do that. I'm here to help you post to be remembered and paid by the right people. I want you to have buyers, not followers. Because you cannot execute conversion first content from a rushed, reactive, cluttered, nervous system. It just doesn't happen. Conversion requires precision, intention, pausing, leadership. Yes, we do build content that collapses the buying gap. We need that too. But first we have to build the woman who can hold it.”  - Julie Solomon RESOURCES: ✨ Unscripted: My First In-Person Retreat in 2+ Years — Now Accepting Applications If you’ve felt your voice no longer matches the woman you’ve become, this intimate 2-day retreat in Nashville (Feb 5–6, 2026) is for you. Unscripted is where your message, identity, and leadership come back into alignment—without pressure, performance, or shrinking. Spots are limited and application-only. Apply now at juliesolomon.net/unscripted. 💡Just Launched: The Growth Collective: Monthly Coaching With Me—for just $1 Your content deserves to convert, not just be seen. Inside The Growth Collective, you get: Monthly live coaching from me to sharpen your message and content strategy Access to my Content Catalyst custom-built AI tool that help you write content that actually sells. A behind-the-scenes look at how I create content that leads to real revenue And you can try it today—for just $1. [ORDER] my book or Audible, Get What You Want: How to Go From Unseen to Unstoppable so you can leverage the power of your own influence. Follow Julie on Instagram! MUST HAVES THIS MONTH: [BUILD YOUR DREAM BUSINESS] What if you didn’t have to figure it all out alone? Shopify gives you everything you need—from storefront design to marketing tools—to launch your business for just $1/month. Get started here.

For established entrepreneurs, coaches, and creators, there often comes a point where the work you deliver has evolved beyond the story you tell about it. Woman of Influence exists for that precise, pivotal moment. Hosted by brand strategist and best-selling author Julie Solomon, this weekly podcast is a deep, practical resource for aligning your public message with the private mastery you've cultivated. The conversation here moves beyond basic marketing tactics into the core of strategic personal branding-how you communicate your value, scale your influence with integrity, and build a business that truly reflects your current expertise. Since 2017, Julie has guided listeners through these nuanced challenges across more than 500 episodes, drawing from her own experience and that of other successful leaders. Each episode of this podcast feels like a focused coaching session, whether Julie is unpacking a specific framework or interviewing a guest about their real-world journey. You'll hear candid discussions on navigating visibility, pricing with confidence, refining a compelling offer, and leading from a place of authentic authority. It’s for those who are ready to close the gap between being excellent at their craft and being known for it, making Woman of Influence a trusted tool for meaningful business growth.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 100

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