Powerback 269: I went viral on Linkedin for being "unprofessional"

One moment I was pulling dried beef out of my sports bra in a gym parking lot. The next? A 70,000+ view viral moment on LinkedIn.

In this episode, I take you behind the scenes of a post I never thought would land on a “professional” platform—and what happened when I hit publish anyway. This isn’t just a funny story about pot roast in a sports bra (though yes, that happened). It’s about the power of showing up as your full self, especially in spaces that want to polish and package you.

You’ll hear what happened, how the internet responded, and why this unexpected post turned into one of the best reminders I’ve had in a long time: People want to connect with you, not your filtered version.

In this episode:

• The real (and ridiculous) story that sparked a viral post
• Why I almost didn’t post it on LinkedIn—and what changed my mind
• What “professionalism” really means (hint: not self-abandonment)
• The powerful ripple effect of being yourself in rooms full of titles
• How your most human moments can create the deepest connection

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