In this powerful episode of Unknown to Known, Jamie Maglietta sits down with speaker, coach, and entrepreneur Barb Betts, who opens up about her journey to authenticity — from childhood bullying and hair loss to becoming a confident keynote speaker and business leader. Barb shares how she learned to be known to herself before becoming known to others, the frameworks that guide her message on authentic confidence, and how embracing vulnerability transformed her life and brand.

You’ll learn:

* The difference between fitting in and truly belonging

* How to define authenticity (and what it’s not)

* The “Authentic Confidence Formula” — Barb’s 3-step framework

* Why human connection is the true key to success

* How to merge personal and professional branding

💬 Subscribe for more inspiring conversations with experts and creators on the journey from Unknown to Known.📘 Learn more about Barb Betts: https://www.barbbetts.comConnect with her on instagram and LinkedIn at: https://www.instagram.com/barbbetts/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/barbbetts/Chapters:00:00 Intro — Building authentic relationships01:00 Meet Barb Betts02:00 From real estate to keynote speaker05:00 Defining “being known” — starting with yourself07:00 Hair loss, Port Wine stain, and the courage to show up09:00 Learning to unmask and embrace authenticity12:00 The “dip to black” moment that changed everything15:00 Confidence through vulnerability16:00 What authenticity really means19:00 The Authentic Confidence Formula: Stop hiding, reframe comparison, embrace self-doubt22:00 How to measure your own authenticity23:00 Building your personal brand — listener question with Jackie26:00 Relationships as your superpower28:00 Barb’s new book and the power of human connection30:00 Publishing tips for aspiring authors31:00 Advice for anyone struggling to show up authentically33:00 Daily habits and micro shifts toward confidence35:00 Final question: “Who are you and what do you do?”Special Thanks to Jackie for submitting a question.To submit a question to the show email hello@oncamready.comto Connect with Jackie: Idea Citizen Live Events: https://www.linkedin.com/company/idea-citizen/events/?viewAsMember=true

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