Episode 41 · The Visible Leader Series · The Worth Gap

Written By Dr. Yanina Gomez
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Welcome Back, Visionista!

Have you ever named your price — and quietly talked yourself down before anyone else had the chance to? That moment of catching your own voice mid-discount isn't a confidence problem. It's the opening thread of a brand-new four-part series: The Visible Leader.

In this first part, we're unpacking what I call the Worth Gap — the space between what you know you're worth and what you actually say out loud. Along the way, we'll look at surprising new research on gender and negotiation that reframes your "too nice to ask for more" instinct as a strategy, not a flaw.

Hit play to hear the moment that started this whole series for me — and the tool I now use before every quote, invoice, and ask.

As you listen, sit with these questions::

  1. Where in your business have you discounted yourself before anyone asked you to?

  2. What story do you tell yourself in the moment right before you name a number?

  3. What would it feel like to let your worth be the anchor, instead of your fear?

This Week's Mindfulness Strategies:

  • Fear vs. real risk

  • Anchoring price to value

Ready to put this into practice this week?

Step 1. Before your next quote or invoice, pause and get clear on what the price actually creates.

Step 2. Find a way to keep that clarity close by, right before the moment it matters.

Step 3. Let that truth lead — before the number does.

Anchor Statement: "Your worth was never meant to shrink so the room stays comfortable."


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Ready to go deeper, one-on-one?

Book a session with me at dryaninagomez.com..

Check Out My Books!

  1. Today's Working Artist: Weekly Mindful Reflections to Awaken Your Potential

  2. Crush Self-Sabotage and Live Fully: The Artist's Wellness Journey to Confidence & Success

  3. Moms Don't Quit: How to Stay Connected with Your Tween or Teen in a Noisy World

“Let’s quiet the doubt, transform that relentless loud inner voice into your biggest ally, lead from unshakeable purpose, and watch your business and life rise. Purpose is loudest when anxiety is quiet.”

—Dr. Yanina

Dr. Yanina Gomez

Dr. Yanina is an author, speaker, psychologist, and mindset and psycho-emotional wellness specialist. She co-founded Art NXT Level, an online coaching program supporting artists’ careers. With a Doctorate in Psychology and advanced training in Internal Family Systems (IFS), she helps individuals navigate self-sabotage, anxiety, and personal growth. Dr. Yanina is passionate about equipping creatives and women entrepreneurs through workshops, retreats, practical resources, and individual wellness sessions. She has authored various books, including Today’s Working Artist, Crush Self-Sabotage & Live Fully, and Moms Don’t Quit! She is the host of Inside Edge; Mindset, and Emotional Wellness for Women Entrepreneur Podcast.

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