Becoming Undeniably U: Reclaiming Your Identity, Voice, and Power as a Woman in Business
- May 19
- 2 min read
Updated: Jun 2
By Valarie Harris
What does it mean to be Undeniably U? It’s not just a cute phrase—it’s a movement. A mindset. A fierce return to your full, authentic self. The version of you that doesn’t apologize for dreaming big, speaking loud, or standing tall in rooms that once tried to shrink you.
And who am I to tell you this?
I’m a woman who climbed the corporate ladder in retail while quietly whispering to herself, “There’s more.” I’m a military brat, a wife, a mom, a marketing strategist, and a freedom-chasing entrepreneur who was never built for a box. I’ve been told my way of talking wouldn’t cut it, my
style was “too much,” my passion needed to be toned down. I’ve heard the unspoken “you’re just a woman” in meetings, interviews, and business deals more times than I can count.
But lucky for me, I was raised by two parents who taught me to never let the world define me. They reminded me that I wasn’t here to blend in—I was here to stand out.
Undeniably U was born from that truth.
It’s for every woman who’s been told she’s too loud, too bold, too ambitious—or not enough of something else. It’s for the women like me who were never told “no,” just told, “do it differently because you’re a woman.” Wear this. Say that. Tone it down. Be more likable. Smile more. Don’t ruffle feathers.
“You don’t need to be more like them. You need to be more like you—bold, brave, and undeniably YOU.”
I tried. I tried to follow the mold—until I realized I was suffocating in it.
I had to unlearn the rules written by people who didn’t look like me, talk like me, or understand the fire in me. Entrepreneurship was terrifying. Releasing the steady paycheck, the structure, the “safe path” wasn’t easy. But my spirit craved more. I had stories, skills, and a message that needed to be heard. And I wasn’t about to let anyone—especially not my own self-doubt—shut that down.
Being Undeniably U means standing in your truth even when your knees are shaking.
It means building a business (and a life) that reflects your values, your voice, and your vibe.
So to the woman reading this who’s scared to speak up, to launch, to pivot, to change—let me say this: You were never “too much.” You were always meant for more.
Let this be your permission slip to:
Show up without shrinking.
Speak without second-guessing.
Dream without delay.
Because your magic doesn’t live in the mold. It lives in your uniqueness. Your lived experiences. Your laughter. Your lessons. Your scars and your sparkle.
I built a brand and a business on being real, raw, and rooted in my truth. I’ve made mistakes. I’ve had wins. I’ve doubted myself. And still, I rise—not in spite of who I am, but because of it.
So the next time someone tells you what “works” in business or life, smile. Then go do it your way.
Be Unapologetic.
Be Unrelenting.
Be Undeniably U.
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