Why does sharing your story feel like standing naked in a room full of strangers?
In this solo episode, Alice reflects on the hidden vulnerability behind visibility. She shares the behind-the-scenes truth of how she promotes her own brand and books guests like Guy Winch and Neil Patel, how most great pitches begin with fear, and what to do when visibility feels like a personal attack.
From recounting a brutal rejection that left her physically sick to explaining how storytelling makes your work more compelling (but more exposing), Alice breaks down how to pitch yourself, how to emotionally survive it, and why the fear of being seen is something we all have to learn to live with.
If you’ve ever said “I know I need to put myself out there, but…”—this one is for you.
Resources Mentioned:
📄 Grab Alice’s pitch template:
https://hustlingwriters.com/template
📬 Contact Alice for consults or agency support:
media@hustlingwriters.com or alice@hustlingwriters.com
https://hustlingwriters.com
Chapters:
00:00 The Six-Month Mark & What You Didn’t See Behind the Scenes
04:15 Pitching Vulnerability: Why It’s So Uncomfortable
06:35 When Clients Don’t Want to Share Their Story
08:57 Visibility That Feels Aligned
11:23 Are You Avoiding Visibility—Or Is Something Else Misaligned?
13:40 Pricing, Accessibility, and What Made Podcasting Feel Right
16:00 The Rejection Story That Gets Alice Booked on Top Podcasts
20:00 How to Hook People with a Vulnerable Story
24:40 What to Include in Your Pitch (and Where to Get the Template)
27:36 Facing Uncertainty and Rejection Head-On
30:36 The Most Brutal Rejection Alice Ever Got
32:57 Find Your Front Row—Why Community Is Everything
35:12 Rejection Challenges, Pitch Tracking, and Why It’s All Worth It