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      <image:caption>More than once. Personally, professionally, emotionally… There were mornings I didn’t want to teach, months that went from the extremes of dry to chaotic, and plenty of moments when I wondered if Rising Legacy was meant to shrink instead of shine.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Don’t wait for reviews.  Don’t hope someone notices your growth.  Don’t assume silence means “you’re doing fine.” You have to ask for it!</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Blog - The “Polite Silence” Trap</image:title>
      <image:caption>Your work doesn’t always speak for itself.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Blog - FREEBIE: A Self-Promotion Toolkit for Leaders</image:title>
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      <image:title>Blog - FREEBIE: A Self-Promotion Toolkit for Leaders - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Blog - FREEBIE: A Self-Promotion Toolkit for Leaders - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Blog - Transforming Conversations into Connections with the CLEAR Feedback Model - Feedback Made Simple</image:title>
      <image:caption>An effective way to make your feedback actionable, fair, and growth-focused.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Blog - Transforming Conversations into Connections with the CLEAR Feedback Model - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Blog - Mentorship for Multicultural Women: Building the Next Wave of Leaders - Leaders don’t rise alone.</image:title>
      <image:caption>I’m a big advocate for mentorship + sponsorship being the keys that opens doors, builds confidence, and ensures multicultural women have access to the intentional kind of relationships that transform their leadership!</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>If you’ve ever stumbled when asked to “tell me about yourself” or downplayed your biggest win in a meeting, you’re not alone. For many women, especially multicultural women navigating corporate spaces, talking about accomplishments can feel awkward, risky, or even taboo. But truthfully: how you share your story matters. Your words can position you as a leader, attract sponsors and mentors, and open doors you didn’t even know were possible. And yes, there are ways we sometimes trip ourselves up without realizing it. Here are the five most common mistakes women make when talking about their accomplishments and how you can avoid them.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Blog - 5 common ways women downplay their accomplishments - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Blog - The Art of Self Promotion: How to Celebrate Your Wins Without Apology - Have you ever been told to “advocate for yourself more”… but no one actually showed you how?</image:title>
      <image:caption>Pick up some practical tips by joining me for my September 18 Power Friday workshop! (pssst — it’s free!)</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Blog - The Art of Self Promotion: How to Celebrate Your Wins Without Apology - Bring your journal, your questions, and your next-level mindset. I can’t wait to spend this time with you.</image:title>
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      <image:caption>Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.</image:caption>
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    <lastmod>2025-09-08</lastmod>
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      <image:caption>Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.</image:caption>
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    <lastmod>2025-08-13</lastmod>
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      <image:title>Blog - Not all leaders sound the same — which voice is yours? - Know your voice and lead your way.</image:title>
      <image:caption>Let’s set the scene. You’re in a conference room, or maybe on a Zoom call. The conversation’s heating up. Decisions need to be made, and you need to start talking. How does your voice come out?</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.</image:caption>
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    <lastmod>2025-07-23</lastmod>
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      <image:title>Blog - Starting a leadership journal (with 10 prompts &amp;amp; a printable!)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Hey leader, is it hard to clear your thoughts and tune out the noise? There are meetings and metrics, expectations and emails, too many voices offering feedback… and not enough quiet moments to get grounded. I have a tool for you! Enter: The leadership journal.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Blog - Starting a leadership journal (with 10 prompts &amp;amp; a printable!) - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Blog - Starting a leadership journal (with 10 prompts &amp;amp; a printable!) - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.</image:caption>
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    <lastmod>2025-07-07</lastmod>
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      <image:title>Blog - Your multicultural identity makes you a stronger leader. Here’s how. - LEADERS: Your multicultural identity is your edge.</image:title>
      <image:caption>So much more than part of your personal history, it directly shapes your leadership identity, your communication style, your problem-solving lens, and your ability to lead with empathy. In a world where leadership can (and should) look different for everyone, your multicultural identity is something to honor, grow, and leverage! Let’s talk about the unique strengths you carry – and how to lead from them with even more intention.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.</image:caption>
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    <loc>https://www.myrisinglegacy.com/blog/rising-legacys-networking-group-for-women</loc>
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    <lastmod>2025-07-15</lastmod>
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      <image:title>Blog - BIG NEWS: I’m launching a Slack community for multicultural women leaders - … and you’re invited.</image:title>
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      <image:caption>Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.</image:caption>
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