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Together Digital Power Lounge, Women in Digital with Power to ShareAuthor: Chief Empowerment Officer, Amy Vaughan
Digital is a demanding and competitive field. And women are still grossly underpaid & underrepresented. But we are not powerless; we have each other. Together Digital Power Lounge is your place to hear authentic conversations from women in digital who have power to share. Listen and learn from our amazing guests along with host Amy Vaughan, Owner and Chief Empowerment Officer of Together Digital. Together Digital is a diverse and collaborative community of women who work in digital who choose to share their knowledge, power, and connections. To learn more, visit www.togetherindigital.com. Language: en-us Genres: Business, Careers, Technology Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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Turn Your Story into Strategy
Sunday, 23 November, 2025
In this episode of the Together Digital Power Lounge, Amy Vaughan talks with Emmy-nominated producer and video marketing strategist Deborah Mitchell about the real power of showing up on video. Deborah breaks down why perfection holds women back, how authenticity builds trust, and what it takes to turn visibility into real influence and business growth.She also opens up about balancing entrepreneurship with caregiving, and how that experience reshaped her leadership with more patience and clarity. From supporting women of color in claiming their digital space to creating video content that actually converts, Deborah offers practical, empowering strategies for anyone ready to be more visible.Chapters:00:10 – Welcome to the Power Lounge & Together Digital01:26 – Meet Emmy-Nominated Producer Deborah Mitchell02:29 – When Video Visibility Becomes Power04:46 – Perfectionism, Bloopers, and Being Relatable on Camera07:39 – Caregiving, Boundaries, and Grace-Filled Leadership11:13 – Bringing Caregiving into Your Brand Story (Without Oversharing)13:06 – Women of Color, Layoffs, and Building Your Own Stage Online20:04 – Client Case Study: A Podcast that Hit 1 Million Downloads22:47 – Using AI Without Losing Your Voice and Humanity28:03 – Small, Brave Steps Toward Showing Up More Authentically30:26 – Batching, Meta Glasses, and Time-Saving Video Routines34:44 – Q&A: Being Off-Camera with POV & Voiceover Video41:03 – Q&A: Being the Face of a Brand You Don’t Own46:05 – Final Takeaways, Where to Find Deborah, and Join Together DigitalQuotes:“Showing up on video isn’t just about being seen — it’s about claiming your space and sharing your expertise with intention.” - Amy Vaughan“You don’t need to be perfect on camera. In fact, your imperfections are what make you human — and that’s what truly connects with people.” - Deborah MitchellKey Takeaways:Imperfection makes you relatable — not less professional.Caregiving teaches boundaries, grace, and empathy.Women of color can build their own digital stage.Batch content to save time and stay consistent.Use AI for support, but keep your human voice.Authenticity always outperforms polish.Asking for help is a strength, not a weakness.Connect with the guest Deborah Mitchell:Guest LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deborahjmitchell/Guest Website:https://www.deborahmitchellmediaassociates.com/Popl Link (for all ways to digitally connect with Debbie): https://popl.co/card/DsfBm0DJ/2Episode Feedback Survey Link: https://talk.ac/deborahjmitchell?code=TDPL Mailing List Link: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/sl/lPfcUAl/DMMAVideoVisibilitySign Up For Deborah Mitchell Media Associates webinar series on Video Visibility- https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdxrMnHiPGcMa8Fk8oQDnnOM20QjVZHoAPvkBU4piL-K84ctA/viewformConnect with the host Amy Vaughan:LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/amypvaughanPodcast:Power Lounge Podcast - Together DigitalLearn more about Together Digital and consider joining the movement by visiting Home - Together DigitalSupport the show









