Too Honest for the Room. Too Brave to Stay Quiet.

Julio spent years performing in Big Tech — until he realized his presence was his most powerful tool.

Most of us were taught to lead with our strengths.
But what if your real power is hiding in the part of you that’s always felt like too much?

This week’s Field Note is about what happens when you stop playing the part—and start listening to the part you’ve spent years trying to silence.

It’s about unlearning the script that says “be impressive” and remembering what it means to be present.

Julio Alvarez spent years inside Apple, Google, Tumblr, Airbnb, and Lyft.

On paper, it looked like success.
But behind the scenes, he kept getting fired—for saying the thing no one else would. For showing up with heart in rooms built for performance.

Now he’s helping others lead differently.

From the inside out.

From presence, not posture.

From heart, not hustle.

This is one of the most honest conversations I’ve ever had about what it really takes to walk yourself home—and help others do the same.

Listen here 👇

Julio in his home office | Upper West Side, NYC

Thanks for walking with me.

If this story stirred something in you, I hope you take a moment to pause and ask:
What would you have me know today?

That’s where the real work begins.

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With heart,
Lindsey