What if your gentleness wasn’t a limitation—but a superpower?

In this second installment in the creative self-worth series, host Jodi Rose Gonzales explores the paradox of being both soft and strong. She challenges the cultural myth that impact requires volume, meanwhile offering a new model of creative power that is rooted in grace, intention, and presence. If you’ve ever felt like your work is “too quiet” to matter, this one’s for you.

Key Takeaways

• Soft ≠ Weak: Gentleness isn’t the opposite of strength—it’s a form of it.
• Creative Influence Doesn’t Need a Megaphone: You can light the way for others by inviting presence, not demanding attention.
• Quiet Work Creates Connection: When you create from authenticity, even the softest gestures can ripple outward in powerful ways.

Journal Prompts

After completing the art prompt offered inthis episode, complete these journal sentences with your non-dominant hand:

• "My gentle way of lighting spaces looks like..."
• "When I stop trying to be louder, I illuminate..."
• "The world needs my soft light because..."
• "I can light the path for others by..."

Then, identify one way you can practice lighting in silk boots this week—one gentle but confident way to illuminate a space, a conversation, or a creative opportunity.

We’d love to hear your reflections or stories of transformation. Share your thoughts with us @JodiRose.Studio on IG or Facebook or tag us on social media using #TheiROSEPodcast.

Resources

iROSE Society: https://www.jodirosestudio.com/society

Creative Freedom: https://www.jodirosestudio.com/creativefreedom

References

• Goleman, D. (1995). Emotional Intelligence
• Edmondson, A. (1999). "Psychological Safety and Learning Behavior in Work Teams"
• Fredrickson, B. (2001). "The Role of Positive Emotions in Positive Psychology"