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Hi Reader

Why are you playing small when you have ALL these hidden gifts?

Let's talk about it.

Affirmation

Say it with me:

I am capable of more than I realize. My gifts are already within me—I just need to unlock them.

Personal Brand Tip

Your Gifts Have Hidden Settings

The other day, I learned that my washer and dryer had way more settings than I originally thought. For over a year, I used the same basic cycles, assuming that was all that was available.

But one random day, I accidentally touched the options button and discovered—I had been underutilizing what was right in front of me 😲

And if I’m honest? That’s a lot like how we treat our own gifts.

As multi-hyphenate women, we have so many talents and capabilities, but sometimes we keep operating in default mode—sticking to what’s familiar, even when we’re capable of more.

The truth is:

And another thing:

So today’s personal brand tip 👇🏾
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How to Unlock Your Full Potential

1️⃣ Audit Your Skills

Ask yourself: What am I great at that I’m not even leveraging? You might have talents you’ve been overlooking simply because you’ve never applied them in new ways.

Or because you think it’s easy 👀

Remember, you’re not just multi-passionate; you’re multigifted! And what comes to you naturally is extremely hard for others.

Don’t discount yourself!

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2️⃣ Expand Your Idea of Success

Are you limiting yourself to one version of success because it’s all you’ve ever known?
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👉🏾 Example: If you’re a writer, maybe your success isn’t just in blogging—it could be speaking, podcasting, or consulting.

And for the record, it doesn’t have to be on social media. You’d be amazed at what successful things you can build offline.

The opportunities are limitless!

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3️⃣ Test New "Settings" In Real Life

Trying something new doesn’t mean starting from scratch—it just means tweaking the approach.

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👉🏾 Example: If you’ve been offering one-on-one services, what would happen if you packaged your knowledge into a workshop or course?

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Final takeaway: Your potential isn’t missing—it’s just waiting to be fully unlocked.​
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Story Time

I already mentioned my washer and dryer discovery above so I won’t bore you by repeating it.

Anyway...that seemingly small discovery was my wake-up call to stop operating in default mode.

To stop assuming that just because something works doesn’t mean it’s the best way.

To stop playing small with my own potential.

So now? I’m actively exploring what else I can unlock in my life and brand.

Not in an exhaustion, hustle-mode way but in a “wait, I can actually do that” mindset.

So far, it’s simple things like perfecting my pot roast in a crockpot skills and returning to carefree blogging (more on that next issue).

But overall, it’s refreshing to remember that I’m that woman who can accomplish anything I put my mind to.

👉🏾 So my question for you is this: Where in your life are you stuck in default mode?
​What hidden potential have you yet to tap into?

Because trust me—there’s more waiting for you than you think.

See you in two Tuesdays,

Tamara Sykes

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P.S. Reply and let me know—what’s one talent or skill you’ve been underutilizing? Let’s talk about it.