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Ekua Cant: The Expensive Self-Betrayal of Waiting for Permission

28m | May 15, 2026

Welcome to Beyond Palatable: the Unapologetic Voices Podcast, hosted by author of ‘Beyond Palatable: a Manifesto for Unapologetic Women’, Sophie Jane Lee.

This episode was recorded live during her 13-hour extravaganza event on 2^nd March 2026 the ‘Unapologetic Voices Marathon’. It featured fireside chats, marathon discussions, and truth-bomb talks from some of the boldest and most authentic voices in business. Truly an unapologetic day of delectable self-expression!

In this episode, Sophie is joined by the amazing Ekua Cant!

Ekua Cant is a Permission-Based Leadership speaker, LinkedIn strategist, and award-winning author of Your Platform Power (2025). She empowers diverse leaders to claim their voice, lead with confidence, and turn visibility into influence, impact, and paid opportunities. Founder of the Get Paid to Speak Global Movement, Ekua combines energy, insight, and practical frameworks to make complex leadership concepts actionable.

In this episode, Sophie and Ekua discuss why waiting for permission is the most expensive form of self-betrayal, and self-expression without self-abandonment.

You can find more about Ekua Cant here:

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/ekua-cant-speaking-revenue

Website: https://www.beyournumberonecheerleader.com/paid-speaker-connections-transitioning-from-free-to-paid-speaking

https://linktr.ee/thelinkedincheerleader

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