A Podcast by Alexandra Silva Labarr
Show Up Scared
The Podcast
The Podcast
Real conversations about fear, courage, and the moments that ask us to move anyway. New episodes with the people brave enough to show up — scared and all.
About the Show
Courage isn't the absence of fear.
"It's choosing to keep going even when fear is present."
Show Up Scared is a space for the real story behind the highlight reel — the fear before the leap, the doubt before the breakthrough, the moment someone chose to move forward anyway. Each episode features honest, unscripted conversations with people who have faced fear head-on and come out the other side stronger. No polish, no pretending. Just truth, courage, and the reminder that you don't have to be fearless — you just have to show up.
Honest
No highlight reel.
Every guest talks about the real fear behind their success — not just the win, but what it took to get there.
Human
Your story is the point.
This isn't a highlight interview — it's a conversation. You're the thought leader; your story is what moves people.
Actionable
Every episode leaves listeners with something they can actually use — a reframe, a next step, a reason to keep going.
Latest Episodes
Real people. Real fear. Real momentum.
Introduction
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Meet your host, Alexandra Silva Labarr
Episode 01
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with Katina Hernandez
Episode 03
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with [GUEST NAME]
Meet Your Host
Alexandra Silva Labarr
Alexandra is the Founder & CEO of TPN Community and Xandra Marketing & PR, a bestselling author of The Power of Networking, Show Up Scared, and Show Up Scared: Teen Edition, and a TEDx and international keynote speaker. After losing her mother young, Alexandra learned what it meant to move through life pretending to be strong while quietly breaking inside — and built her career, and this podcast, around helping others do the opposite: show up honest, scared, and unstoppable anyway.
On Show Up Scared, she sits down with founders, speakers, and everyday people mid-transformation to talk about the fear no one shows on stage — and the courage it takes to keep going anyway.
Be a Guest
Have you faced fear head-on and come out stronger? We want to hear your story.
01An honest, unscripted conversation — no scripted questions, no performance.
02You are the thought leader. Your story drives the conversation.
03You'll receive content clips and assets from your episode to use in your own marketing.
04A warm, judgment-free space to talk about fear, failure, and what came after.
Everything You Need to Know
What is Show Up Scared: The Podcast?
Show Up Scared is a podcast hosted by Alexandra Silva Labarr featuring honest conversations with people who have faced fear head-on — in business, in life, and in the moments no one sees. It's an extension of Alexandra's bestselling book of the same name.
Who is the podcast for?
Anyone navigating fear, change, or a big leap — entrepreneurs, creatives, leaders, and anyone who wants a real conversation instead of a highlight reel.
How do I become a guest?
Fill out the guest application above. Alexandra reviews every submission personally, and approved guests receive a link to book their recording session.
Where can I watch or listen?
Episodes are currently available on YouTube at [YOUTUBE CHANNEL LINK]. [ADD: "Also on Spotify and Apple Podcasts" once those are live.]
How often do new episodes come out?
New episodes release [CADENCE — e.g. every other Thursday]. Follow along on Instagram [@YOUR HANDLE] so you never miss one.
Do guests get anything from appearing on the show?
Yes. Every guest receives content assets from their episode — clips, quote graphics, and more — to use in their own marketing and promotion.