Enjoy this episode & transcript below where Kimberly Spencer, Master NLP Mindset & Communications Coach and CEO of Communication Queens, interviews Business Uncensored host, Ryan Sherrer.

Authenticity isn’t a trend—it’s a growth strategy. 💎

Join Kimberly Spencer and Ryan Sherrer as they explore how truth, transparency, and real human connection can transform your podcast from content into connection.

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The Uncensored Mic: A Conversation on Authenticity and Leadership

Intro (SEO Summary)
Authenticity isn’t a marketing buzzword—it’s the strategy that separates noise from impact. In this Communication Queens Podcast episode, host Kimberly Spencer sits down with Ryan Sherrer to talk about what it really means to lead with truth, show up uncensored, and build a podcast—and a life—rooted in real connection. What follows is a raw, insightful, and power-packed conversation about confidence, communication, and the courage to be yourself.

Dropping the Filter and Owning the Mic (00:00 – 03:30)

Kimberly Spencer:
Ryan, I love that your entire approach to business and podcasting is so uncensored. You don’t hide behind corporate-speak—you just say it. How did that start for you?

Ryan Sherrer:
It came out of anxiety, honestly. I used to overthink every word, trying to sound perfect, and it kept me small. One day I decided, “What if I just told the truth?” That changed everything. When I stopped performing, I started connecting.

Kimberly Spencer:
Yes! That’s the magic—when you stop trying to sound right and just sound real.

“Authenticity doesn’t repel people—it refines who’s really meant to hear you.”

From Anxiety to Authority (03:30 – 07:00)

Ryan Sherrer:
People think confidence comes from never being nervous. Nope. My anxiety became my authority when I decided it was okay to be seen anyway.
Kimberly Spencer:
That’s so powerful. As women—and leaders—we’re taught to hide the messy. But that messy is where the message lives.

Ryan Sherrer:
Exactly. Anxiety shows you care. When you own that energy, it stops controlling you.

“Your anxiety doesn’t disqualify your voice—it amplifies it when you lead through it.”

Stop Coddling Clients, Start Leading (07:00 – 10:30)

Kimberly Spencer:
You said something brilliant on your show—that too many coaches coddle instead of coach.
Ryan Sherrer:
Yeah, we mistake kindness for progress. Telling someone only what they want to hear isn’t leadership. Truth is.

Kimberly Spencer:
Totally. Authenticity means having the courage to challenge with compassion.

“When you stop coddling people, you actually start helping them.”

Building an Authentic Podcast Brand (10:30 – 15:00)

Kimberly Spencer:
Let’s talk podcasting. You build shows that feel like conversations, not commercials. What’s your philosophy?
Ryan Sherrer:
It’s simple—relationship over reach. Every guest is a human, not a hashtag. The moment you focus on connection, your visibility grows naturally.

Kimberly Spencer:
Yes! That’s authentic visibility—growth that’s driven by resonance, not algorithms.

“Podcast growth happens when you build relationships, not just recordings.”

The Uncensored Approach to Marketing (15:00 – 20:00)

Ryan Sherrer:
Uncensored marketing means telling the truth even when it’s not flattering. I’d rather lose a sale than pretend to be something I’m not.
Kimberly Spencer:
That level of integrity creates long-term ROI—because people trust you.

Ryan Sherrer:
Exactly. Authenticity is a long game. It’s slower, but it’s solid.

“Authenticity is the algorithm—consistency is the code.”

How Authenticity Transforms Visibility (20:00 – 25:00)

Kimberly Spencer:
Do you think authenticity directly impacts visibility?
Ryan Sherrer:
Absolutely. The more real you are, the more memorable you become. People can sense when you’re scripted.

Kimberly Spencer:
That’s why Uncensored storytelling works—it breaks the pattern of performance.

“Visibility without authenticity is just vanity.”

Simplicity as a Strategy (25:00 – 30:00)

Ryan Sherrer:
One of my favorite lessons from comedy is the “eighth-grade rule.” If an eighth-grader wouldn’t get it, you’re over-explaining.
Kimberly Spencer:
Yes! Simplicity is confidence. Complexity hides insecurity.

Ryan Sherrer:
Keep it simple, clear, and true—that’s how you stay authentic while scaling your voice.

Owning Your Expertise and Letting Go of Permission (30:00 – 36:00)

Kimberly Spencer:
So many creators wait for validation before they own their expertise. How did you move past that?
Ryan Sherrer:
I stopped waiting to be crowned and realized I already had the mic. Nobody’s going to grant you permission to be yourself—you have to decide you’re the one.

“Authority begins the moment you stop asking for permission.”

The ROI of Realness (36:00 – 40:00)

Kimberly Spencer:
That’s leadership—being willing to stand in your truth, uncensored.
Ryan Sherrer:
Exactly. Realness builds results you can’t fake: trust, loyalty, alignment.

Kimberly Spencer:
That’s why authenticity isn’t just personal—it’s profitable.

“The ROI of realness is connection that converts.”

Final Takeaways on Authenticity and Uncensored Leadership (40:00 – End)

Ryan Sherrer:
If there’s one thing I want people to take away, it’s this: Stop editing yourself out of your own story.
Kimberly Spencer:
Amen. Your authentic voice is the strategy. Your story is the bridge. And your truth is the mic.

Key Takeaways from Ryan Sherrer

• Authenticity isn’t the tactic—it’s the transformation.

• Lead with truth, not trends.

• Real connection always outlasts curated perfection.

• Visibility grows when you stop performing and start serving.

This Communication Queens Podcast episode with Kimberly Spencer and Ryan Sherrer dives into the power of being Uncensored in life, leadership, and podcasting. Through stories of vulnerability and courage, it highlights how Authenticity builds visibility, trust, and long-term growth—for creators, leaders, and anyone ready to own the mic.

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