Ep 24: The Power of Your Voice
With guest Jo Darby
In this episode of the Good Girl Deprogramming podcast, Jo Darby, former barrister and founder of Voice in the Room, shares her journey from high-achieving ‘good girl’ to unapologetic speaker, coach, and advocate for women finding and using their voice.
With a background in theatre and law, Jo unpacks how deeply ingrained good girl conditioning shaped her career choices and self-worth, and how stepping into public speaking helped her reclaim her confidence and authenticity.
We explore the complexities of unlearning perfectionism, people-pleasing, and the fear of standing out. Jo reflects on navigating male-dominated spaces like the legal profession, the contradictions of being bold in court yet silenced by workplace culture, and how she continues to wrestle with internalised expectations even now.
She also introduces Girl Talks, her passion project empowering teenage girls to speak up and step into their power, and the ripple effect of giving young women permission to take up space.
This episode is a joyful, vulnerable, and powerful conversation about voice, visibility, and valuing yourself on your own terms. Jo reminds us that while deprogramming is a lifelong journey, every brave act of self-expression chips away at the cage.
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