The Power of Us: Trusting Your Voice and Taking Off the Mask with Nicola Humber
The Power of Us: Trusting Your Voice and Taking Off the Mask with Nicola Humber
At the heart of The Power of US is a simple, sacred invitation: to come home to your voice, your truth, and our collective power. In a recent soul-stirring podcast conversation, Natalie Farrell sat down with the luminous Nicola Humber - author, founder of The Unbound Press, and self-described recovering “good girl” - to explore the deep alchemy of voice, vulnerability, and vocal visibility.
Radiant Expansion and Velvet Folds
The conversation opened with a grounding, embodied celebration of the throat - the portal of our personal truth and power. As Natalie gently guided listeners to hum and connect to the "velvet folds" of the voice, Nicola reflected on her own radiant expansion and the energy she’s carrying into this year.
From “Good Girl” to Unbound Expression
Nicola shared a pivotal moment from her early journey - a time when, instead of giving a polished presentation, she stood vulnerably before her peers wearing a plain white mask. Speaking from the heart about the years she spent hiding behind perfection and compliance, she powerfully removed the mask. That moment of raw, unscripted truth became a turning point - not just in her self-expression, but in the birth of her life's work.
From that day, Nicola began unbinding from old roles, embracing the messy, honest, expansive nature of true voice. “Healing is feeling,” she shared, echoing a theme that resonates deeply through The Power of US - that we liberate ourselves and each other through authentic emotional expression felt viscerally within the body.
Owning the “No”
One of the most grounding stories Nicola told came from her personal life, during a conflict with her husband. Instead of retreating or avoiding discomfort, she sat firmly in her body and calmly, powerfully said “No.” It was a seismic moment - not because of what was said, but because of the energy behind it. “I was in my voice,” she recalled, “with no editing, no performance. Just truth.” That moment changed the conversation - and, in many ways, changed her life.
Fierce Nurturing and the Unbound Press
Today, Nicola supports others in finding and owning their voices through the Unbound Press - a publishing space she describes as “fiercely nurturing.” With over 70 books already out in the world (and more in the works), she stands behind her authors with unshakable conviction. “I will remember your power even when you forget,” she affirms. Her work is not just about books; it’s about birthing movements and rewriting the narrative of what it means to be seen and heard.
As the conversation came to a close, Nicola offered one profound question to those yearning to express more of themselves:
“What would you say if you trusted your voice right now?”
Whether it’s a whisper in your journal or a bold declaration on stage, your voice matters. Your truth is valid. And you are not alone.
Join Us at The Power of Us
Nicola Humber will be one of the divine voices gracing the stage at The Power of US on May 22nd at Club Quantum, Tunbridge Wells. This will be a gathering of brave hearts, open throats, and a collective remembering of who we truly are when we show up unbound, unapologetic, and united.
