207. Speaking up when you're told that you are "too much" (Edit out the noise) (Jam Gamble)

There’s a moment when we’re taught to quiet ourselves. Maybe someone said they couldn’t understand your accent. Maybe you were told you were “too much.” Or maybe something happened that made you start playing small just to stay safe. And so your voice - your real voice - gets buried under layers of doubt, conditioning, and fear… But what happens when you decide you’re done with that? Today’s guest is Jam Gamble, an educator, award-winning media personality, and one of the fiercest advocates for vocal empowerment I’ve ever met. She’s the CEO behind Slay The Mic, a program that helps speakers, content creators, and entrepreneurs transform how they use their voice. In this episode, we talk about reclaiming your voice after it’s been silenced, why your story is more powerful than you think, and how giving yourself permission to be heard might just be the most pivotal thing you do. Because somewhere out there, someone is waiting for you to go first. In this episode, we cover:  (00:00) Introduction (01:39) Who’s Your Kanye? (Framework) (03:04) Who was Jam’s Kanye? (05:30) 3 Types of Kanye  (08:40) Acknowledging the elephant in the room  (11:42) Resonating with your audience  (14:47) Reclaiming your voice  (23:56) Reviewing Jam’s past content  (31:39) Vocal roadblocks  (32:41) Speaking with an accent  (36:31) You ARE the example  (41:38) Actionable Takeaways      Connect with Jam Gamble   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamjamgamble  Website: https://www.iamjamgamble.com  Connect with Cheryl Lau   Website: https://cheryllau.com  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@cheryltheory  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cheryltheory LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cheryllau ANNOTATIONS - The Newsletter    The edits that got cut from the podcast. Every interview on EDIT HISTORY runs about 60 minutes. But less than 40 minutes makes it into the final cut. This newsletter is where the rest live. ANNOTATIONS is where I share the 33% I left behind — and the insights that came after we stopped recording. Subscribe at: https://cheryllau.com/email  Contact   Please email hello@cheryllau.com for business inquiries.