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Start Being Visible

Start Being Visible

Written by: Mildred Talabi
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Welcome to the Start Being Visible podcast. My name is Mildred Talabi. I’ve spent the past decade plus mastering the art of personal branding in my career, as a former journalist and communications professional, and in my business which has taken on various forms over the years. I now spend most of my time championing and coaching women to increase their influence, income and impact through being visible on platforms like LinkedIn and beyond. In this podcast, I’ll be sharing with you some of my insights into the journey to being visible, as well as bringing you amazing candid conversations from professional women who have chosen to step out of the shadows and into the limelight in their work lives. We’ll discuss the highs, the lows and the in betweens of being visible so that you can find the courage, the knowledge and the resources you need to start being visible in your own life. Hit the subscribe button to never miss out on our weekly episodes. If you like what you hear, please leave a review and spread the word. You can find me on all the main social media platforms as "Mildred Talabi".Copyright 2026 Mildred Talabi Careers Economics Leadership Management & Leadership Personal Success
Episodes
  • Season 4 Epilogue: Thank You & What’s Next for Start Being Visible
    Dec 10 2025

    This is your Season 4 wrap-up! I want to thank you for listening, remind you of the highlights—from building your brand to sharing your story—and give you a sneak peek of what’s coming in Season 5.

    Tune in for a quick reflection and a boost to keep showing up and being seen.

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    Start your journey to being visible with Mildred:

    🌐 Connect with Mildred on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/mildredtalabi

    📩 Subscribe to Mildred's weekly email newsletter, The Visible Woman -

    https://www.startbeingvisible.com/newsletter

    📙 Buy Mildred's LinkedIn playbook, Start Being Visible, for just £4.99 -

    https://www.startbeingvisible.com/book

    📌Want to work with Mildred? Explore her services and programmes here -

    https://www.startbeingvisible.com/WorkWithMildred



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    5 mins
  • From Quietly Brilliant to Confidently Visible – with Dionne Bass [S4, EP8]
    Dec 3 2025

    In today’s episode of Start Being Visible, I’m joined by Dionne Bass - a mortgage banking and lending expert and a trusted trainer and educator in the finance and real estate space.

    When I first met Dionne many years ago, she was brilliant at what she does but shy about showing up online. Today, she’s transformed the way she uses LinkedIn and visibility to share her knowledge, build trust, and support professionals across the industry.

    In this episode, we cover:

    · The beginnings of Dionne’s career in mortgage banking

    · The shift from underwriter to mentor and trainer

    · The moment she decided to stop hiding and start

    showing up

    · The power of representation

    · Maintaining work-life balance post 50

    …and much more!


    Love this episode?

    Share it with a woman you admire – and don’t forget to rate and review Start Being Visible wherever you listen to podcasts. Your support helps more women step into their power and visibility.

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    🔗 Connect with Dionne on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dionne-bass-%F0%9F%91%A9%F0%9F%8F%BE%E2%80%8D%F0%9F%92%BB-b944427/

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    Start your journey to being visible with Mildred:


    🌐 Connect with Mildred on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/mildredtalabi

    📩 Subscribe to Mildred's weekly email newsletter, The Visible Woman -

    https://www.startbeingvisible.com/newsletter

    📙 Buy Mildred's LinkedIn playbook, Start Being Visible, for just £4.99 -

    https://www.startbeingvisible.com/book

    📌Want to work with Mildred? Explore her services and programmes here -

    https://www.startbeingvisible.com/WorkWithMildred

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    52 mins
  • Discipline, Identity, and Visibility – with Colonel Marisol Chalas [S4, EP7]
    Nov 26 2025

    In this episode of Start Being Visible, I’m joined by Colonel Marisol A. Chalas – a proud immigrant from the Dominican Republic, U.S. Army soldier, aviator, and the first Latina Black Hawk helicopter pilot in the Army National Guard.

    With more than 35 years of military service and 16 years in corporate leadership, Marisol’s path has taken her across continents and into some of the most demanding operational environments.

    Today, she serves as Deputy Chief of Staff for Operations and Planning at the Army Reserve Aviation Command, leading global strategy and large-scale organisational change. She’s been recognised by the White House, Forbes, and the Smithsonian – yet remains deeply connected to her roots, her family, and her commitment to helping others rise.

    This conversation is an honest look at discipline, identity, leadership, and what it really takes to be seen when you come from a background where visibility is not guaranteed.

    In this episode, we talk about:

    • Growing up as an immigrant and how her early experiences shaped her identity, ambition and belief
    • Leadership lessons from leading large teams, managing multimillion-dollar budgets, and operating in high-stakes environments across the world
    • The discipline behind the uniform and making history as the first Latina Black Hawk pilot
    • The unseen sacrifices of service and the importance of visibility
    • Using LinkedIn intentionally for visibility and mentorship

    Love this episode?

    Share it with a woman you admire – and don’t forget to rate and review Start Being Visible wherever you listen to podcasts. Your support helps more women step into their power and visibility.

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    🔗 Connect with Marisol on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marisolchalas/

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    Start your journey to being visible with Mildred:

    🌐 Connect with Mildred on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/mildredtalabi

    📩 Subscribe to Mildred's weekly email newsletter, The Visible Woman -https://www.startbeingvisible.com/newsletter

    📙 Buy Mildred's LinkedIn playbook, Start Being Visible, for just £4.99 -https://www.startbeingvisible.com/book

    📌Want to work with Mildred? Explore her services and programmes here -https://www.startbeingvisible.com/WorkWithMildred

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    49 mins
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