Introverts Tool Box
Empowering introverts to thrive in business, leadership, and life, without pretending to be someone they’re not.
Welcome to Introverts Tool Box, the go-to podcast for quiet powerhouses, deep thinkers, and misfits who are done trying to “fake it till they make it.” Hosted by Karen Hewitt, a neurodivergent, pink-haired Disruptive social media strategist, network marketing leader, and mom of five, this show delivers real, relatable stories of introverted success, self-trust, and aligned growth.
Each episode shares tools, systems, and interviews with fellow introverts who’ve built thriving businesses, careers, and personal breakthroughs by doing things their way. Expect vulnerable conversations, tactical strategies, and a bold refusal to believe you have to shout to be heard.
Whether you’re building a brand, leading a team, or learning to take up space, this podcast is your safe space to recharge, reframe, and rise.
✨ Topics: Introvert success stories, productivity without burnout, quiet marketing, social media for introverts, disruptive social media strategy, neurodivergence, self-worth, and systems for sustainable growth.
🎙️ New episodes: solo talks, guest interviews, and bite-sized mindset boosts.
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Episodes
Thursday Jul 07, 2022
Thursday Jul 07, 2022
The Introvert’s Toolbox with Karen HewittIntroverts aren’t broken—we’re just wired differently. In this episode, I sit down with Suzanne Colbert, life coach, author, and transformation expert, to explore what it means to thrive as an introvert in an extrovert-dominated world. From growing up surrounded by loud personalities to raising kids on both ends of the spectrum, Suzanne shares raw stories about self-acceptance, weight loss, boundaries, and finding confidence without becoming someone you’re not. If you’ve ever been told to “be less sensitive” or felt pressured to people-please, this conversation will help you see your introversion as the superpower it is.
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Sunday Jul 03, 2022
Sunday Jul 03, 2022
Shadow work for introverts, without the fluff. In this raw, trauma-aware episode, Karen walks through real journaling prompts to uncover identity, values, triggers, and goals. You’ll learn how to spot subconscious patterns, rewire beliefs, and set introvert-friendly boundaries that protect your energy. We cover mindset, emotional intelligence, nervous-system safety, and practical self-coaching you can do in 10 minutes a day. Expect honesty, salty language, and zero shame. Perfect for neurodivergent, sensitive, and quietly ambitious humans who want authentic success without faking extroversion.
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Sunday Jun 19, 2022
Sunday Jun 19, 2022
If your inbox is yelling and your calendar’s chaotic, this one’s for you. In this Introvert Toolbox episode, Karen sits down with Sarah Mayer (organization pro and systems whisperer) to turn hefty days into simple, doable blocks. You’ll learn how introverts can protect energy, stay consistent, and end the day with a laptop-shut smile.
What we cover
Inbox Zero, the real way: the 5-minute rule + OHIO (Only Handle It Once)
Time-blocking for humans: focus blocks, recovery breaks, and honest capacity
Energy-based scheduling: do creative work when your brain is alive, admin when it’s not
Calendar color-coding: see money-making tasks vs. time leaks at a glance
Boundaries that stick: say no with your calendar, not just your mouth
Trip proofing your life: pre-vacation and re-entry buffers so you don’t melt down on day two back
Introvert recharge planning: why breaks and “me time” go on the calendar first
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Sara Mayer - https://www.saramayer.com
Bold Goal Crusher Podcast - https://www.saramayer.com/podcasts/bold-goal-crusher-podcast
Join Sara’s Facebook Group here - https://www.facebook.com/groups/boldgoalcrushers)
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Saturday Jun 11, 2022
Saturday Jun 11, 2022
The digital world changed the rules. Good news for introverts: you don’t need to be everywhere — you need to be intentional. In this episode of The Introvert Toolbox, Karen breaks down how to brand yourself (or your club/company) online with clarity and calm. You’ll learn how to choose the right platforms, define your brand pillars, turn topics into content, and post consistently without losing your energy or authenticity.
What we cover
How to pick platforms (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, X/Twitter, TikTok) based on where your audience actually hangs out
A simple brand audit: ask your audience for 3 words they think of when they see you
Turn those words into brand pillars, then into easy sub-topics (your new content menu)
“Post with purpose” framework: goal → message → CTA (build community, invite, convert)
Positioning yourself with credible proof (wins, certifications, lived experience)
Consistency systems: scheduling, batching, and realistic cadence for introverts
Club example: use photos + CTAs to show community (not just “we had margaritas”) and invite guests the right way
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Sunday Jun 05, 2022
Sunday Jun 05, 2022
What if success isn’t “fake it till you make it,” but calculated choices that protect your energy? In this episode of The Introvert Toolbox, Karen sits down with UK-based (Aussie-born) speaker and coach Dagmar Bryant to unpack transformation, the introvert way, small steps, strong boundaries, and being fully yourself.
We dig into:
Why transformation = tiny steps, not loud stunts
How introverts can perform on stage and still protect recharge time
Calendar tactics: block “me time,” say no, and avoid introvert burnout
Mindset flips: replace “I can’t” with “What if I could?” (or “I can’t… yet”)
Habits that move big goals: clarity, aligned action, better inputs, better mentors
Dagmar’s H.A.P.P.Y. framework: Happiness (define it), Action (small steps), People (upgrade your circle), Potential (look for options), You (authenticity first)
If you’re tired of performative hustle, this is your permission slip to win quietly, with structure, boundaries, and brave little steps.
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Friday Apr 08, 2022
Friday Apr 08, 2022
Your brain is wilder and more flexible than you think. In this episode of The Introvert Toolbox, Karen breaks down how mindset, conditioning, and neuroplasticity shape our results, and why introverts can win big without faking extrovert energy. We talk real stories, from TBI recovery and rebuilding neural pathways to how early programming and fear loops keep us small. You’ll leave with simple ways to train your brain, expand your capacity, and still honor your recharge needs.
What we cover
Why conditioning sticks and how to rewrite it with tiny reps
The 1% more approach that compounds into real change
Subconscious defaults that trigger self-sabotage with money, goals, and visibility
Introvert success without the burnout: perform, then protect your energy
Simple neuroplasticity builders you can do daily… books, puzzles, practice, new skills
A calm plan for speaking on stage, content creation, and boundaries that help you recharge
If you’ve been told you’re “too quiet,” this episode hands you the playbook to think bigger, feel safer, and grow on your terms.
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Tuesday Mar 22, 2022
Tuesday Mar 22, 2022
Content note: mentions bias, burnout, and workplace exclusion.
What if the problem isn’t you… it’s the extroversion bias baked into hiring, meetings, and performance reviews? In this episode of The Introvert Toolbox, I sit down with Joanna Rawbone of Flourishing Introverts to unpack how quiet strengths drive real results at work and why “fake it” advice burns introverts out.
We dig into:
The six types of introverts and why labels like “ambivert” are often misused
How to own your introversion without apology and speak to your strengths
Practical ways to pre-charge and recharge so you can perform and recover
The introvert hangover → burnout cascade and how to stop pushing through
EQ as an introvert edge: calm presence, deep listening, pattern spotting
Why true DEI includes neurodiversity and energy needs, not just loud voices
A simple one-page plan to match tasks to your energy windows and stop overwhelm
Joanna shares her TEDx story, the “rooms in a house” model for type flexibility, and simple battery boosters you can use in real life. If you’ve ever been told you’re “too quiet,” this conversation turns that into a leadership advantage.
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Joanna Rawbone, MSC – https://www.flourishingintroverts.com
Tackling Extraversion Bias to unlock the potential of Introverts | Joanna Rawbone | TEDxFolkestone - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QD7GXMeH4yI
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Sunday Mar 20, 2022
Sunday Mar 20, 2022
Content note: This episode discusses domestic violence and emotional abuse.
What really happens inside an abusive relationship is not a movie scene. It starts small. It looks like compliments that become control. It feels like isolation that is called love. In this raw episode of The Introvert Toolbox Podcast, I share my domestic violence story and how “positive control” slowly shaped what I wore, who I saw, and how I spoke. I talk about the harm of emotional abuse, coercive control, strangulation triggers, and why introverts can be at higher risk when isolation is rewarded.
You will learn:
What positive control looks like in real life
Why introverts may withdraw and how that can be used against us
The difference between love and control
Simple safety planning ideas and places to seek support
How telling your story can be part of healing
How to turn trauma into purpose without bypassing your feelings
If you are a survivor, you are not alone. If you are in it right now, there is help. Your voice matters. Your life matters.
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Monday Mar 14, 2022
Monday Mar 14, 2022
What if quiet was your biggest business advantage? In this episode of The Introvert’s Toolbox, Karen Hewitt sits down with Biz Coach Steve Feld—certified business coach, author, speaker, and award-winning operations leader—to map an introvert-friendly path to revenue and sanity.
You’ll learn:
How to reframe stage fright into excitement so you can speak, sell, and still recharge
A one-page marketing plan for introverts that turns goals into daily actions
Why documented systems beat heroics, and how SOPs protect profit, training, and valuation
Eight simple strategies to uncover $10k–$100k in hidden annual revenue without increasing ad spend
The joint venture method you can actually bank on
Quarterly planning the introvert way: reverse-engineer targets into calm, repeatable routines
Steve has built, owned, and operated seven businesses, turned around divisions inside Fortune 500 companies, and helped 500+ owners create clarity, systems, and measurable growth. If big, loud tactics drain you, this conversation shows a sustainable way to lead, market, and scale as an introvert.
Resources mentioned: Free JV/book link + contact details in the show notes.
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Steve Feld, MBA – https://www.bizcoachsteve.com
https://www.bizcoachsteve.com/speaking/
Here is the link to Steve Feld’s Business Books. - http://www.bizcoachsteve.com/about/
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Monday Jan 24, 2022
Monday Jan 24, 2022
What if being quiet is your greatest strength? In this episode of The Introvert’s Toolbox Podcast, host Karen Hewitt unpacks the real difference between introverts vs. extroverts—and why introverts are actually superheroes in disguise.
We dive into the first three introvert superpowers that often go unnoticed but create a massive impact in business and life:✨ Observation – catching details and patterns others miss✨ Organization – transforming chaos into systems and clarity✨ Empathy – connecting deeply and understanding emotions beyond the surface
Whether you identify as an introvert, extrovert, or somewhere in between, you’ll learn why introverts are the glue that holds organizations, communities, and relationships together. If you’ve ever been told to “fake extrovert” to succeed, this episode will help you embrace your authentic introvert strengths instead.
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MEET KAREN HEWITT
A Harvard-certified disruptive strategist, social media coach, and mom of five who has built a career helping misfits, introverts, and rebels rise without sacrificing who they are. A proud member of the LGBTQIA community and a survivor of domestic violence, Karen knows what it means to rebuild from the ground up, and she’s turned that resilience into a mission-driven business.
As the host of The Introvert’s Tool Box podcast, Karen blends strategy, psychology, and lived experience to show that you don’t need to shout to be heard. She helps introverts, neurodivergent leaders, and purpose-driven entrepreneurs thrive by leaning into authenticity, not algorithms.
Through BlossomToSuccess.com, Karen teaches disruptive social media strategies, the Disruption Archetypes™, and systems that help leaders build sustainable, human-first businesses. Her approach is raw, practical, and deeply empathetic, combining her Sakura Sovereign™ philosophy of soul, system, and self-trust with tactical business growth tools.
Whether you’re looking to scale your brand, grow your confidence, or finally build a business that feels aligned, Karen brings both strategy and heart to the table. Her work is all about proving that your story, your quiet power, and your truth are enough, and that success is yours when you stop blending in and start showing up unmuted.