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May 2026
9m 54s

What if the way “up” is actually inward?

Hannah Sosa
About this episode

I came home from a Monday evening cycling class and immediately sat down to record this.

The instructor said something during class that completely stayed with me. And the more I sat with it (or more accurately: sweat through it), the more I realized how much of career ambition, confidence, visibility, and even success seems to come back to that exact thing.

Not following what looks impressive externally.

Not following the same path as everybody else.

But figuring out what actually feels true, warm, strong and deeply yours.

This one is very voice-note style. Unfinished thoughts, real time reflections, sweaty gym clothes and all.

But if it resonates, let me know.

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