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Krystal Williams Kim Cone Christina Grant Anita K. Mann

How She Balanced Visibility With Privacy

Women navigating public roles while protecting their inner lives.

Quote Krystal Williams

One way I balance being seen with protecting myself is by sharing with intention; being visible about my work and values, while keeping my peace and boundaries non-negotiable.

Krystal Williams, Event Management, Indian Hills Country Club
Quote Kim Cone

Don't ask others if they think you can do it, Just do it and do it with all you got to make it happen and before you know it, you'll be in the black.

Kim Cone, Executive Director, AVET Project, Inc.
Quote Christina Grant

Visibility demands boundaries. Professionalism and clarity are how I protect my energy and my leadership.

Christina Grant, Founder, CEO, Clean My Pad Connect
Quote Anita K. Mann

Opportunities grow when you are visible, but clients trust those who lead with honesty and purpose. OR Visibility creates opportunity, but trust comes from showing up authentically and keeping client priorities front and center.

Anita K. Mann, Vice President Business Banker III, Hancock Whitney Bank
Quote Karina Saade, MS

I balanced being seen with protecting myself by anchoring my public work in wellness and spiritual integrity—allowing my roles as an Interfaith Reverend, Reiki Master incorporating sound healing, yoga and Pilates teacher, and practitioner of Lifestyle Medicine to be visible, while maintaining firm personal boundaries through daily self-care. Grounded by academic training in Economics and Business Management and Leadership, I safeguard my energy through meditation, journaling, volunteering, reading, and grounding practices, ensuring my presence remains purposeful rather than exposed.

Karina Saade, MS, Healthcare Leader/Business Manager / Spiritual Leader,
Quote Rosalind M.  Simmons

I am transparent enough to let others know that they are not alone. I am determined enough to keep accomplishing new goals.

Rosalind M. Simmons, Founder and CEO, Financial Management Institute
Quote Laura Spale, M.S.

Being visible doesn't mean being exposed. I learned to share from a place of intention -- not obligation -- and to protect my energy as carefully as I protect my work.

Laura Spale, M.S., Owner, The Spale Agency
Quote Cortne' Lee Smith

I've learned that being seen doesn't require being exposed. True visibility comes from clarity about my assignment — knowing what I'm called to carry, share, and complete. I protect my work and my heart by making private announcements while I'm building, and public invitations only after the work is done. Not everything needs commentary in real time. Completion is what earns celebration, not process.

Cortne' Lee Smith, Workplace & Youth Grief Trainer & Youth Grief Guide, Cortne Lee Smith