Journey to Emerge

Season 1

The Power of Unmasking What’s Been Keeping You Hidden

January 4, 2026 • 43:54
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Chapters

00:00 Intro
03:05 Icebreaker: getting to know LaTerra
05:30 The mask of perfection
07:45 Masks others place on us
11:15 The mask of people-pleasing
18:00 The mask of the strong Black woman
23:10 The A.R.T. of Overcoming: steps to remove the mask
26:45 Faith, unlearning religion, and finding God
32:00 Life after unmasking: three core truths
38:20 Advice, resources & closing

“Sequoia is an amazing host. This was by far one of my favorite interview experiences. The flow of the conversation was so natural and easy. This is definitely a sacred space for meaningful conversations.” -LaTerra Wise

What if the weight you’ve been carrying isn’t yours to hold?
In this episode, LaTerra Wise gets real about the masks we wear to survive— and why taking them off is the most powerful thing you can do. She breaks down what keeps us hidden, the courage it takes to be seen, and how unmasking leads to the freedom we’ve all been craving. You don’t want to miss this conversation.