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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https://www.startbeingvisible.com/book

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https://www.startbeingvisible.com/WorkWithMildred

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!

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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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https://www.startbeingvisible.com/book

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

https://www.startbeingvisible.com/WorkWithMildred

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

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

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📙 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

In this episode, I’m joined by Dee Baker – a U.S. Air Force Veteran, former federal government leader, and founder of Beyond the Uniforms, a coaching and leadership development company helping women veterans reset, reframe, and reclaim their leadership identity as they transition into civilian, corporate, or entrepreneurial roles.

With more than 30 years of experience leading teams of hundreds and managing multimillion-dollar portfolios, Dee knows what it takes to lead boldly – both in uniform and beyond. She’s lived the journey she now helps others navigate, and she’s on a mission to guide women veterans into their next chapter with clarity, confidence, and impact.

If you’ve ever struggled with transition, identity, or self-belief after a major life or career shift, Dee’s story will remind you that your experience is your strength, and that visibility is part of your mission.

Here’s what we covered:

✨ What inspired Dee to join the U.S. Air Force – and the leadership lessons she still carries from this

✨ The early influences that shaped her leadership and sense of service

✨ The challenges and breakthroughs of transitioning from military to civilian leadership

✨ The role of sisterhood and community throughout her journey

✨ What visibility means to her – and the turning point that made her start showing up online

✨ Her advice for women veterans who are hesitant to share their stories

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🔗 Connect with Dee on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deebakerveteran/

🌐 Visit Dee’s website: https://www.beyondtheuniforms.com/

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📙 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

In this episode, I’m joined by Nisha Chandra – a detective, TEDx speaker, and passionate advocate for female leadership and empowerment.

Known as the Punjabi Cockney Detective, Nisha grew up in East London and went on to build a career in the police force, carving out space in a system where she didn’t “fit the mould.” She now works at the intersection of policing and policy, specialising in domestic abuse, harmful practices, and violence against women and girls.

Nisha shares openly about her personal journey – from celebrating seven years of sobriety as a South Asian woman in long-term recovery, to experiencing baby losses – and her visibility journey, which has led her to build a raw and unapologetic presence on LinkedIn where she challenges stigma, inspires representation, and encourages women to stop shrinking and start standing tall in their truth.

This is an honest, courageous conversation about resilience, representation, and the power of visibility.

What we covered:

✨ Growing up in East London and becoming the “Punjabi Cockney Detective”

✨ Why she joined the police force and what it was like not fitting the mould

✨ Nisha’s seven-year recovery journey from alcohol addiction

✨ Speaking out about baby loss and breaking cultural taboos

✨ The story behind her TEDx talk, Claiming Your Seat

✨ Using LinkedIn as a platform for truth and visibility

✨ Finding the balance between vulnerability and authority in professional spaces

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🔗 Connect with Nisha on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nisha-c-154229281/

📺 Watch her TedX talk, Claiming Your Seat, on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?si=g12bLucv6TW-StxO&v=UnR-9Gdgdso&feature=youtu.be

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https://www.startbeingvisible.com/book

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

https://www.startbeingvisible.com/WorkWithMildred

In this episode, I’m joined by Melissa Rowe, Emotional Wellbeing & Self-Care Coach for Women in their Prime – and one of my LinkedIn visibility coaching clients.

Melissa is 80 years young and still showing up, guiding women home to themselves, and proving that visibility has no age limit. With a background as a social worker, a mother, an author, and a speaker, she brings decades of lived experience, compassion, and wisdom to her work.

We talk about her early years, the influences that shaped her path, and the pivotal lessons she’s carried through a lifetime of service and coaching. Melissa opens up about what it means to prioritise self-care, how her perspective has evolved across the decades, and why she’s so passionate about encouraging women to share their stories.

If you’ve ever thought it might be “too late” to be visible, Melissa’s story will inspire you to think again.

What we covered:

✨ Melissa’s early life and the influences that shaped her journey

✨ The thread of service that runs through her work as a social worker, author, and coach

✨ What motivates her to keep coaching, speaking, and learning at 80

✨ How her view of self-care has evolved across the decades

✨ The surprising and empowering aspects of becoming visible online

✨ The advice she’d give her younger self about visibility and self-care

✨ Why she wants to be a catalyst for other women to share their stories

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🔗 Connect with Melissa on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/coachmelissarowe/

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📙 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

In this solo episode, Mildred Talabi explores a question many of us have been asking lately – is LinkedIn visibility still worth it?

If you’ve been showing up on LinkedIn for a while, you’ve probably noticed how much things have changed. Engagement isn’t what it used to be, the feed feels noisier, and AI-generated content is everywhere. But does that mean it’s time to give up on being visible?

Mildred dives into what’s really happening on the platform, the pros and cons of LinkedIn in its current state, and why it’s more important than ever for women to keep using their voices online.

This episode also marks the relaunch of the Start Being Visible podcast – Season 4! Expect fresh conversations, honest reflections, and real stories from women who are using visibility to lead, challenge, and inspire change.

We cover:

✨ How LinkedIn has changed – and what that means for your visibility

✨ The pros and cons of showing up in 2025

✨ Why authenticity is still your biggest advantage

✨ How to use visibility not just to grow your career or business, but to make an impact

✨ The truth about why your voice still matters, even when engagement is low

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📙 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

In this special season finale of Start Being Visible, Mildred Talabi is joined by business strategist and powerhouse Yinka Ewuola to unpack one of the most debated marketing questions on LinkedIn: Inbound vs Outbound – which one actually gets you clients?

They dig deep into both strategies, share personal experiences and success stories, and help you figure out which approach might work best for you, especially as a woman in business. Whether you're new to LinkedIn or looking to refine your client attraction methods, this conversation is packed with practical wisdom, honest truths, and a lot of laughs.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• The key differences between inbound and outbound marketing on LinkedIn
• Why visibility is non-negotiable for both strategies
• How to make cold outreach feel natural – not spammy
• When outbound gives you control, and when inbound builds your brand
• Practical tips for growing your audience and converting lurkers into clients
• Why women in business often shy away from sales – and how to shift that mindset
• How to build a sustainable client pipeline without burning out
• What it really takes to generate consistent revenue on LinkedIn

Resources Mentioned:

• Mildred’s 30-Day ABC Challenge: Want to start attracting more of the right people on LinkedIn? Join the Audience Breakthrough Challenge in June!

Learn more: www.startbeingvisible.com/abc

Use code LINKEDINLIVE20 for 20% off (valid for 24 hours)

• Yinka's Inevitable Cashflow Series: Learn how to build predictable, mission-driven revenue in your business. Connect with Yinka for more details.

Connect with Mildred Talabi:

🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mildredtalabi/

🌐 Website: startbeingvisible.com

Connect with Yinka Ewuola:

🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/yinka-ewuola/

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