What happens when two women committed to visibility, truth, and sisterhood sit down together in Charlotte?

In this episode of Women Getting Visible, host Christina Vidovich talks with communications pro, coach, and workshop leader Totlyn Oliver about creating safe spaces for women, the power of stories, and why self‑communication is the foundation of visibility. They explore why so many women have been “hushed into quietude,” told that no one wants to hear their struggles, and how that silencing affects confidence, voice, and how we show up at home, at work, and in the world.​

Totlyn shares how she thinks about enrichment rather than “empowerment,” why every woman needs to become her own center of influence, and how simple interactions—in line at the store, at a conference, or at work—can become moments of impact. Christina and Totlyn discuss visibility in safe rooms vs. competitive spaces, the “little dots” from the last 5–13 years that still color how we see ourselves, and how conferences and circles help women see their truth and value more clearly.​

Memorable moments:

• “Hushed into quietude”: why so many women were told to dry their tears, keep moving, and never speak their struggles—and what that does to visibility.​

• The “little dot” metaphor: how one bad moment can tint your whole story, and how to start seeing the whole picture again.​

• Self‑communication as visibility: becoming your own center of influence when you cannot reach anyone else.​

• Women‑hurting‑women online vs. the power of truly safe rooms, wisdom circles, and intergenerational legacy conversations.​

Listen if you want to feel safer, stronger, and more grounded in who you are—before you get louder online or on stage. Follow Women Getting Visible for weekly conversations that help women own their voice, story, and stage, and share this episode with a woman who needs a reminder that there is a circle ready to welcome her.​

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Episode 10 – Christina Vidovich & Totlyn Oliver
Women Getting Visible 2026©

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What if staying invisible is quietly costing you your business, your health, and your relationships?

In this episode of Women Getting Visible, host Christina Vidovich speaks with business and storytelling coach, fractional CMO, and nomadic entrepreneur Amy Nubson about how rebranding herself—on the inside and outside—helped her stop hiding, find her voice, and rebuild her life. Amy shares how she spent years building brands for everyone else while staying comfortable in the background, what finally forced her to confront her own invisibility, and why saying “yes” to visibility transformed her career, her confidence, and her marriage.​

Together they explore the power of origin stories, why women so often downplay their experiences, and how storytelling can heal old wounds while opening doors to new opportunities. Amy talks about going from the girl no one remembered from high school to a keynote speaker, podcast guest, and global collaborator, and she breaks down how to use simple, honest stories—in conversation, on stage, and in marketing—to attract the right people and grow a business you actually love.​

Memorable moments:

• The moment Amy realized she had designed her entire persona around being invisible—and why that had to change.​

• How learning storytelling helped her move past fear of public speaking, perfectionism, and “getting it wrong.”​

• Why your messiest chapters can become your greatest assets once you frame them as lessons instead of labels.​

• The truth about visibility for women entrepreneurs: time zones, tech glitches, imperfect videos, and showing up anyway.​

Listen if you are a woman entrepreneur or creative who is tired of hiding behind your clients’ brands, your résumé, or your to‑do list—and you are ready to become the voice of your own story.

Follow Women Getting Visible for weekly conversations that help women own their voice, story, and stage, and share this episode with someone who needs a reminder that she is allowed to be seen.​

Episode 9 – Christina Vidovich & Amy Nubson
Women Getting Visible 2026©

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What if a childhood trauma shaped your entire life—and you decided at 65 it was finally time to be seen?

In this powerful episode of Women Getting Visible, host Christina Vidovich speaks with executive and career coach Gayle Petrillo, author of Becoming Visible, about surviving a traumatic burn accident as a toddler, spending decades hiding, and now choosing visibility, advocacy, and impact. Gayle shares how third‑ and fourth‑degree burns over 40% of her body led to a lifetime of feeling “damaged goods,” covering mirrors, staying silent in class and at work, and living with deep fears and phobias.​

Gayle explains how a Dale Carnegie course, advanced degrees, braces at 50, and one emotional moment at a fundraiser cracked her invisibility open and ultimately led to her book, speaking, and burn‑safety advocacy. She talks about overcoming snake and height phobias, building a mental “toolbox” for facing fear, and how sharing her story from stages, book clubs, and corporate events gives other people permission to confront their own trauma‑based self‑doubt.​

Memorable moments:

• The accident that changed everything: a toppled 40‑cup coffee pot, 40% body burns, and the emotional scars that lasted for decades.​

• How Gayle went from covering mirrors and never raising her hand to landing almost every job she applied for by building real self‑confidence.​

• The snake‑phobia story: how structured exposure therapy turned terror into mastery and became a model for facing other fears.​

• Why naming your inner critic, talking back to it, and sharing your story out loud can be the beginning of true healing and visibility.​

Listen if you are a woman carrying old trauma, fears, or phobias who is ready to stop hiding and start building a new, more visible chapter.

Follow Women Getting Visible for weekly conversations that help women own their voice, story, and stage, and share this episode with someone who needs to be reminded that it is never too late to become visible.​

Episode 8 – Christina Vidovich & Gayle Petrillo
Women Getting Visible 2026©

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Gayle’s site (First Impressions): https://www.firstimpressions1.com/

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