How Showing Up Online Changed Her Confidence, Career & Life

How Showing Up Online Changed Her Confidence, Career & Life

From Shelby Clement by Shelby Clement

February 25, 2026 · 37 min · Episode 152

About this episode

In this episode, Shelby interviews Sarah about how showing up on social media transformed her confidence and career during her postpartum journey.

What if your life-changing opportunity was waiting on the other side of simply showing up — even when you feel unsure, unready, or unseen? In this episode, Shelby sits down with Sarah, pediatric occupational therapist, new mom, and fellow NUUDist, whose decision to start posting on TikTok during her postpartum season unexpectedly led to her being hand-selected as one of the NUUDists — opening the door to an opportunity she never saw coming. What began as a deeply personal outlet — a way to cope with postpartum emotions, rediscover her identity, and rebuild her confidence — slowly turned into something far bigger than she imagined. With the encouragement of her supportive husband, Sarah began showing up consistently, not for fame or followers, but simply to feel like herself again. Just days into posting consistently, she received the email that would officially invite her into the NUUD community — a moment that would completely shift her trajectory. Sarah opens up about the emotional reality of postpartum, the isolation many new mothers experience, and the fear that comes with putting yourself out there — especially when people you know are watching. She shares what it felt like…

People in this episode

Host: Shelby Clement

Guest: Sarah

Topics covered

  • confidence
  • postpartum
  • social media
  • identity
  • opportunity
  • motherhood

Keywords

  • postpartum
  • confidence
  • TikTok
  • NUUD
  • motherhood
  • identity
  • opportunity

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: NUUD, TikTok

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