Make it Brave
74 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 3 years ago - ★★★★★ - 23 ratingsChasing your dreams and building the life you want can be downright scary. Every week, host Laura Click brings you inspiring stories from entrepreneurs, innovators and every day folks about the courageous decisions they’ve made to build the life and business they want. Plus, she opens up about her own journey to becoming braver and offers up tips on how you can join her.
Whether you want to start a business, achieve a personal goal or simply live life more fully, this show will help you summon the courage that lies within you to achieve it.
So, what do you say––ready to make it brave? Join us. Your bravery might just change the world.
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How to Have Courageous Conversations with Lauren Sikes
March 22, 2021 09:30 - 1 hour - 44.8 MBLauren Sikes understands that honest, courageous conversations can transform lives. She’s the founder of DesignEd, a company that guides leaders and organizations on how to build healthy, thriving and high-performing teams. In this episode, Lauren will share her story of leaving her job as a teacher to start a business, and she explains how companies can start to change their cultures for the better. SHOW NOTES: https://makeitbrave.com/71 JOIN MAKE IT BRAVE FB COMMUNITY: https://www...
Helping Women Navigate Infertility with Ashleigh Marie Brown
March 15, 2021 09:00 - 42 minutes - 29.1 MBAshleigh Marie Brown is working to destigmatize infertility challenges and help women feel less alone. She’s the founder of Claire Fertility, an integrated wellness platform for women who are navigating reproductive challenges. Ashleigh will share her inspiring journey of becoming a tech founder, along with some advice for anyone who hopes to one day start a company. SHOW NOTES: https://makeitbrave.com/70 GET A FREE COACHING CALL: https://makeitbrave.com/coaching/ JOIN MAKE IT B...
Finding Meaning Through Challenges with Kirbee Miller
February 15, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour - 44.2 MBKirbee Miller has faced many incredible challenges throughout her life, along with working a demanding corporate job and starting her own business. Kirbee will share her moving story of dealing with childhood trauma, caring for her parents who were injured in a car accident, and becoming a brave and resilient business owner. She’ll also discuss her culinary experience company, KiNiMi Kitchen, and explain how she’s pivoted to virtual offerings during COVID-19. SHOW NOTES: https://makeit...
Emigrating to a New Country with Erika Matallana
February 08, 2021 10:00 - 45 minutes - 30.9 MBWhen Erika Matallana moved to the U.S. at age 24, it essentially meant she had to start over in her career. She had a background in communications but didn’t even know the language in her new country. Erika will share what it was like to go from having a position of privilege in South America to becoming the minority in the U.S. We’ll also discuss her experience of climbing the corporate ladder as a woman of color and the ways in which that challenge helped her become more empathetic. SHO...
The 3 Words That Will Guide Me in 2021
January 26, 2021 10:00 - 9 minutes - 7.86 MBEvery year, I choose three words to serve as my guiding principles for the year. In this solo show, I’m sharing the three words for 2021 and why I chose them. Listen in and then let me know which word, words or themes you chose for this year! SHOW NOTES: https://makeitbrave.com/67 GET A FREE COACHING CALL: https://makeitbrave.com/coaching/ JOIN MAKE IT BRAVE FB COMMUNITY: https://www.facebook.com/groups/makeitbrave/ MAKE IT BRAVE INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/makeitbrave/
What the Brain Can Teach Us About Fear with Tim Ash
January 19, 2021 10:00 - 51 minutes - 36.2 MBToday’s guest, Tim Ash, will talk about his new book, Unleash the Primal Brain, and what we can learn about fear by looking at evolutionary psychology. We’ll also talk about the ways Tim has been brave in his own life––how he became an entrepreneur, left his successful business to start over and all the pivots he’s made throughout his career. This is such a fascinating conversation, you don’t want to miss it! SHOW NOTES: https://makeitbrave.com/66 GET A FREE COACHING CALL: https://...
Pursuing a Lifelong Passion with Judith Bright
January 11, 2021 10:00 - 37 minutes - 27.2 MBFor years, Judith Bright ignored her creative calling. It wasn’t until she had turned 40 and had three kids that she decided to change careers and pursue her dream of jewelry making. That creative passion turned her super-successful jewelry brand, which has been featured on both television and film. Judith’s story is proof that it’s never too late to pursue your dreams. If you have a dream that has been tapping you on the shoulder, you don’t want to miss this conversation. SHOW NOTES: ...
Finding Freedom Through Entrepreneurship with Karima Neghmouche
January 04, 2021 10:00 - 37 minutes - 26.9 MBKarima Neghmouche’s road to entrepreneurship wasn’t an easy one. She was fired from her first job after college and was living out of trash bags in her car. She had maxed out her credit cards and was working at a BBQ restaurant to make ends meet. And when she finally landed a job, she was miserably unhappy. So, she quit. And found her way to being a business owner at the ripe old age of 22. Today, you’re going to hear how she overcame the many obstacles she faced to become a top brand d...
When Life Doesn't Go As Planned
December 17, 2020 19:04 - 10 minutes - 8.34 MBWhat do you do when life throws you a curveball? I share why I took an unexpected hiatus from the show and some of the key lessons I’ve learned about what to do when life doesn’t go as you plan. EPISODE SHOW NOTES: https://makeitbrave.com/63 JOIN MAKE IT BRAVE FB COMMUNITY: https://www.facebook.com/groups/makeitbrave/ MAKE IT BRAVE INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/makeitbrave/
3 Lessons I've Learned From This Challenging Year
November 09, 2020 10:00 - 15 minutes - 12.1 MBThere's no question that 2020 has been a difficult year for everyone––myself included. Here are three things I've learned about myself amidst these challenges. EPISODE SHOW NOTES: https://makeitbrave.com/62 GET A FREE COACHING CALL: https://makeitbrave.com/coaching/ JOIN MAKE IT BRAVE FB COMMUNITY: https://www.facebook.com/groups/makeitbrave/ MAKE IT BRAVE INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/makeitbrave/
Turning Tragedy into Lessons on Personal Safety with Barb Jordan
November 02, 2020 10:00 - 40 minutes - 28.9 MBMore than 30 years ago, Barb Jordan’s older sister was murdered by her fiancé. Two years ago, when her sister’s killer was released from prison, Barb realized that she needed to help other women from becoming a victim like her sister, Beverly. She launched Always Bev, in honor of her sister, to remind women to always be vigilant and take control of their personal safety. This is a powerful conversation about navigating grief, trauma, fear and how to trust your intuition to keep yourself sa...
Fighting the Stigma of Addiction with Ashley Surma
October 26, 2020 09:00 - 33 minutes - 23.8 MBAfter watching her father struggle with addiction throughout his life, Ashley Surma set out on a mission to bring hope and healing to families facing their own battles with substance abuse. She now does that through the company and podcast she co-founded with her husband, For the Good. She’s also the author of The Mountains We Climb: And How We Conquer Them With Faith and Resiliency. In today’s episode, we discuss how she navigated the challenges she has faced in her life and what she’s...
Finding Your Self Worth with Jo Worthy
October 19, 2020 09:00 - 47 minutes - 34.1 MBJo Worthy is a speaker, empowerment coach and author of the book Love Worthy: 21 Lessons in Creating a Deliciously Divine Life. She’s doing work she loves and is married to the man of her dreams. But this wasn’t always her story. She struggled with low self esteem through much of her life. That’s why she spent years in jobs that she didn’t love and suffered through three terribly abusive relationships. In today’s episode, Jo shares the secrets to finding your self worth and why ...
Building a Strong Business and Community with Pamela Slim
October 12, 2020 09:00 - 53 minutes - 38 MBWouldn’t life and business look a little more beautiful if we built a strong community around us? Today’s guest, Pamela Slim, would say, "yes." Pamela is an award-winning author, consultant, coach and community builder who helps entrepreneurs grow and scale their businesses. And today, we discuss the power of connecting with people who are different from you and some of the common fears around starting and growing a business. EPISODE SHOW NOTES: https://makeitbrave.com/58 GET A FREE ...
Antiracism in Action with Stan Smith
October 05, 2020 09:00 - 56 minutes - 40 MBYou’re in for a treat with today’s show. Today, you get to hear the first episode of Antiracism in Action, the new podcast by my good friend, Stan Smith. Plus, if you missed my interview with Stan in episode 41, I’m sharing an excerpt of that conversation where you’ll hear why Stan feels so strongly about educating and equipping White allies to take action against racism. EPISODE SHOW NOTES: https://makeitbrave.com/57 MAKE IT BRAVE PRODUCTS: https://makeitbrave.com/shop/ JOIN MAKE...
Why This Teacher and Mom is Running for Office with Elizabeth Madeira
September 28, 2020 09:00 - 45 minutes - 32.6 MBElizabeth Madeira never had aspirations to run for office. But now this teacher and mom of three is running for Tennessee state representative. Elizabeth is running as a Democrat in a historically red district against an incumbent who has held the office for 20 years. Some might call it a futile effort, but to Elizabeth, it was important to jump into the race instead of sitting on the sidelines. Listen to hear what made Elizabeth decide to get involved in politics and hear how her belie...
Encore Episode: How Farmer Matt Moreland Landed on Netflix’s Queer Eye
September 21, 2020 09:00 - 49 minutes - 35 MBToday, I’m bringing you an encore episode of the show by re-airing my interview with Matt Moreland, a farmer who appeared on Season 4 of Queer Eye. Not only was this one of my first episodes (episode #6), it’s also one of my favorites. So, if you’re a new listener of the show, I wanted to bring this one back so you could have a chance to catch one of my most popular episodes. As you’ll hear in this conversation, Matt Moreland did NOT want to appear on Netflix’s hit reality show, Queer Ey...
What Death Teaches You about Life with Katie Radel
September 14, 2020 09:00 - 42 minutes - 30.6 MBKatie Radel grew up working in her family’s funeral home. In this episode, she shares how that experience gave her perspective for navigating difficult situations later on in her life––such as losing her mother, leaving a difficult marriage, quitting her job and starting two different businesses. This is such a beautiful conversation about learning through adversity and discovering what’s most important in life. I hope you get just as much out of this interview as I did! Hit play now to g...
Creating Brave Spaces at Work with Brittany Cole
September 08, 2020 09:00 - 58 minutes - 41.2 MBBrittany Cole left her job in corporate America to start Career Thrivers, a company devoted to creating more diverse and inclusive workplaces where everyone can thrive. In this conversation, Brittany shares what it means to create brave spaces at work that goes beyond checking a box. Plus, we discuss entrepreneurship, pulling together a TedX talk in a week and thriving through grief and loss. Brittany shared so much wisdom in our conversation and it was truly an honor to talk to her. Th...
From Panic Attacks to Unconventional PhD with Kirsten Lee Hill
August 31, 2020 09:00 - 55 minutes - 39.2 MBFor years, Kirsten Lee Hill suffered from panic attacks and debilitating migraines. And yet, through it all, Kirsten was able to get her PhD in Education and is now a researcher, entrepreneur and education consultant. In this conversation, Kirsten shares how she overcame her health issues and how she’s dealt with the criticism and imposter syndrome that has come along with pursuing an unconventional route with her degree. Listen to this episode for an inspiring conversation about overco...
Building Cross-Cultural Relationships Abroad with Chris Schirm
August 24, 2020 09:00 - 1 hour - 45 MBBuilding relationships with people who speak different languages and come from different places and backgrounds can be challenging, or even scary, for many people. But for today’s guest, Chris Schirm, it’s all part of his job as a foreign service officer for the U.S. State Department. He’s on his fifth tour of service abroad, this time in the Republic of Congo. Even if you have no desire to ever serve or work or even travel abroad, Chris offers some great perspective on the importance ...
Resilience in Work, Relationships and Finances with Serina Bird
August 17, 2020 09:00 - 1 hour - 42.8 MBSerina Bird is no stranger to making brave, but extremely difficult decisions. She stood up to bullying at her job. She left her abusive husband and took her two young children with her. And most recently, she left her stable public service job to focus on writing and podcasting––and this happened just a few months before the pandemic hit. And now, through her company, The Joyful Frugalista, it’s her mission to help Australians learn how to be financially resilient and learn to live on les...
The Bravery to Keep Going (Even When it's Hard)
August 13, 2020 09:00 - 11 minutes - 8.92 MBWelcome to the 50th episode of Make It Brave! In this solo show, I’m talking about why bravery isn’t about the start or finish of the journey, but pushing through the yucky middle. I’m also giving away some t-shirts and tumblers on Instagram and Facebook, so head to those channels to enter to win. Thanks so much for listening and for being the reason I keep doing this work. I’m grateful for you! EPISODE SHOW NOTES: https://makeitbrave.com/50 MAKE IT BRAVE PRODUCTS: https://makeitb...
How to Overcome Overwhelm with Mridu Parikh
August 10, 2020 09:00 - 37 minutes - 26.7 MBWomen are experts at juggling lots of plates––from work to childcare to household demands––just to name a few. And it can be overwhelming to manage it all. That’s where Mridu Parikh comes in. She’s a productivity strategist who helps women overcome the overwhelm so they are not feeling so frazzled and stressed, which is especially helpful now as the demands of the pandemic make life even harder than normal. During our conversation, we talk about how fear plays a role in these feelings o...
Stretching Beyond Your Own Limitations with Gina Miller
August 03, 2020 09:00 - 1 hour - 55.4 MBBravery isn’t always one big, courageous act. More often than not, it’s making a series of choices to stretch yourself, day in and day out. That’s definitely the case for Gina Miller. Gina is a music industry executive who has pushed herself throughout her life and career. Gina’s working on diversity and inclusion efforts in the music industry and has launched her own line of products. During this powerful conversation, we cover many important topics, such as pushing past our limitation...
Choosing Yourself When Making a Difficult Decision
July 27, 2020 09:00 - 12 minutes - 9.94 MBDecision-making can always be challenging. But thanks to the coronavirus pandemic, we are facing more complex and difficult decisions than ever before. Even the simplest choices are fraught with stress and anxiety. And as a result, it can be extraordinarily difficult to make choices that feel good and healthy for us. In today’s solo episode, I’m sharing the framework I used to make a difficult decision and how it ultimately helped me choose myself. If you’re struggling through some tough ...
Pursuing a Dream Across the World with Naima Spencer
July 20, 2020 09:00 - 51 minutes - 36.2 MBCan you imagine moving to a country you had never visited before? And what about if you didn’t speak that country’s language? Sounds pretty daunting, right? That’s exactly what Naima Spencer did at the age of 24. She left her home country of Morocco and moved to the United States with only $500 and an English/French dictionary in her pocket. Moving to the U.S. is something Naima dreamed about her entire life and she was able to make that happen. However, once she got here, life didn’t...
Ditching Society's Checklist with Brittany Tucker
July 13, 2020 09:00 - 37 minutes - 27 MBHave you ever felt like you had to follow a prescribed set of rules to achieve success and happiness in your life? That’s exactly how Brittany Tucker felt. She did all of the things she thought a woman was supposed to do to feel loved, accepted and worthy. But even after doing all those things, she still wasn’t happy. And she realized that there had to be a better way. In today’s episode, you’ll hear more about her story and what it was like for her to ditch the checklist and start build...
Creating a More Equitable Workplace with Laura Reinbold
July 06, 2020 09:00 - 43 minutes - 31.2 MBAlthough women have come a long way in the workplace, in many industries, women are still vastly underrepresented. That’s definitely the case with engineering. Depending on which numbers you look at, women only make up roughly 20-30% of the workforce in that industry. That’s why it’s remarkable that Laura Reinbold is in a position of leadership at a large engineering firm. In fact, she was just named Engineer of the Year by the Nashville Business Journal. But, this kind of accolade wasn’...
Building a Confident and Courageous Life with Kia Jarmon
June 29, 2020 09:00 - 1 hour - 55.2 MBDo you have someone in your life that you’ve always looked up to for their confidence and courage? That’s how I feel about today’s guest, Kia Jarmon. Several years ago, I spoke on a panel with Kia. And ever since I met her, I’ve admired her confidence and courage. She knows exactly who she is and it’s evident in how she shows up in the world. Kia is talented and gifted in so many ways that it’s hard to find the right words to describe her. Kia is an entrepreneur. A communicator. A spea...
The Bravery of Taking Action
June 25, 2020 09:00 - 11 minutes - 9.01 MBWhen it comes to being brave, are you stalling or are you starting? You can’t think your way into bravery. To be brave, you have to put our ideas into action. Today, I talk about why that can be so hard to do, along with some practical ways to push past that fear and get started. CONNECT WITH THE SHOW You’re invited to join the brand new Make it Brave Community on Facebook to get support and encouragement as you work to live a braver life. I hope you’ll join us there! Don’t forget to...
The Bravery of Being a Black Man in America with Stan Smith
June 22, 2020 09:00 - 1 hour - 60.3 MBStan Smith is a talented marketer who has started multiple businesses. He’s a writer and author of the book, Born to Blog. And he’s also a black man living in America. And in today’s episode, Stan shares what that is what makes him bravest of all. Stan recently started the Next Step Coalition, where he’s helping people have productive conversations about race and then take action on how to become anti-racist. Stan is doing valuable, heavy and important work with this group. Stan is a d...
Embracing Your Inner Misfit with Maria Tan
June 15, 2020 09:00 - 56 minutes - 40.2 MBMaria Tan has never fit in or conformed to what her family and society expected of her. And as a result, she’s faced a lot of harassment and discrimination throughout her life. As a child, her own family made fun of her for being fat, which was something that was not acceptable for female children to be in the Philippines. When she was in school, her own teachers talked about her behind her back to other teachers and students for being an outspoken leader. And in college, she was often...
Taking a Brave Stance with Melissa Greene
June 08, 2020 09:00 - 1 hour - 48 MBHave you ever changed a strongly held value or belief system? Or, have you ever changed your mind on something you’ve always believed to be true? For today’s guest, Melissa Greene, she has done that many times over. And Melissa credits her constant growth and evolution to her willingness to be curious and gain a deeper understanding about the world around her. But, Melissa wasn’t always this way. She grew up in a conservative, evangelical household in Florida. She believed that her upbri...
Speaking Out Against Racial Injustice
May 21, 2020 09:00 - 16 minutes - 12.6 MBDuring the past few weeks, you may have seen your social media feeds filled with outrage following the murder of Ahmaud Arbery and Breonna Taylor, two innocent young black people whose lives were taking far too soon. But, you wouldn’t have seen that from me. I stayed silent. And I now realize just how hurtful silence can be. Listen I share what I learned in the wake of these events and why it’s so important to use our voices to speak out against injustice and racism. RESOURCES MENTIONED ...
Overcoming Everyday Fears with Sandra Booker
May 18, 2020 09:00 - 51 minutes - 36.4 MBOne of the things I love about doing this show is that I get to highlight the many ways a person can be brave. And today’s guest proves that you don’t have to do massively heroic things––such as running into a burning building or performing a life-saving procedure in an emergency room––to be brave. Sometimes, bravery can look a lot quieter. But that doesn’t mean it’s any less powerful or life-changing. You see, for years, Sandra Booker had debilitating fear that kept her from me...
From Fear to Courageous Faith with JJ Gutierrez
May 12, 2020 09:00 - 53 minutes - 37.7 MBMany people cite their faith as a source of strength and courage. That’s certainly the case for JJ Gutierrez. But JJ wasn’t always a Christian. Even though she was curious about God, she didn’t grow up going to church or reading the bible. That came much later. But when she looks back on her life, she definitely can see how God carried her through some extremely difficult circumstances. For instance, she had an tumultuous childhood from a mother who hopped from relationship to relation...
Thriving Despite Your Circumstances with Deb Palmer George
May 04, 2020 09:00 - 1 hour - 49.9 MBDeb Palmer George had a difficult childhood. She was born in upstate New York to young parents who struggled to make ends meet. That’s why, from a very young age, Deb had a longing to not just survive, but to thrive. In our conversation, you’ll hear how she went from working in retail to becoming a successful corporate HR executive and eventually going out on her own to become a coach and corporate trainer. If you’ve ever wondered what it would be like to work with a business or life c...
Why We Need Empathy More Now Than Ever
April 30, 2020 09:00 - 10 minutes - 8.65 MBJudging and shaming is easy. Especially right now when we love calling people out for not social distancing, not working hard enough during quarantine or not having a picture perfect Zoom background. But empathy? SO much harder. But it’s also much more powerful and valuable. While empathy has always been valuable, it’s more important now than ever. In a time when we are feeling more disconnected than ever, empathy is the thing that can draw us closer together and help us emerge from the...
The Art of Creative Entrepreneurship with Beth Snyder
April 27, 2020 09:00 - 1 hour - 42.4 MBCreativity and innovation is in Beth Synder’s DNA. That’s why she’s started THREE creative businesses, including 1Canoe2, a successful paper goods and gift company and Hemlock Goods, an artisanal bandana company. There are just so many interesting facets to Beth’s story. You’ll hear about how she’s pivoting her retail-focused business amidst the pandemic and how she’s even starting a new business right now. Plus, we discuss how she has navigated various challenges in her life––from a d...
Riding the Emotional Rollercoaster of a Pandemic
April 23, 2020 09:00 - 11 minutes - 8.88 MBI knew the challenges of the pandemic would come with many lessons. But what I didn’t expect is that I would get schooled on how to feel and process my emotions. If you’ve been riding a rollercoaster of emotions the past few weeks like I have, perhaps you can take some comfort in knowing that you’re not alone. Plus, I’ll share why it’s so important to stop and acknowledge your emotions. RESOURCES MENTIONED ON THE SHOW Episode 28 - Coping with Collective Crisis Brené Brown’s podcast ...
The Power of Believing in Yourself with Courtenay Rogers
April 20, 2020 09:00 - 1 hour - 43.1 MBCourtenay Rogers has held many roles in her life. She’s a mom, a navy veteran and former social enterprise founder and entrepreneur. But one role she never expected to take on was that of a politician. But after Courtenay got heavily involved in her daughter’s school, she received a phone call encouraging her to run for state representative. In this conversation, you’ll hear about Courtenay's campaign for office and all of the other brave things she has done along the way, including lea...
Bravely Breaking Social Norms with Molly Kemp
April 13, 2020 09:00 - 51 minutes - 36.6 MBStanding up for your personal beliefs can be challenging, especially if they don’t coincide with societal norms. That’s the story of today’s guest, Molly Kemp. Molly is an improv performer, instructor and coach, where she encourages people to take off the masks they wear in their lives so they can live with more vulnerability and authenticity. Additionally, she and her husband have chosen to follow gender-open parenting methods for the child they are expecting in June. We will discuss wh...
How to Rebuild After Losing Everything with Jennifer Grimson
April 06, 2020 09:00 - 54 minutes - 38.5 MBWhen I was introduced to Jennifer Grimson and I invited her to be on the show, it was well before we were in the middle of a pandemic. And even though her story is compelling, I think it has even more relevance for the state we find ourselves in right now. Jennifer lost everything––TWICE. Each time, she had no money, no job, no car and no place to live and she was supporting her two children. She successfully rebuilt her life from scratch and has built several of what she calls micro empir...
Coping with Collective Crisis
April 01, 2020 09:00 - 16 minutes - 12.7 MBAs a society, we are all experiencing the same massive challenge and crisis right now. And it’s overwhelming. Today, I’m sharing four things that have helped me grieve the loss of what we had and how I’m starting to rebuild a “new normal” during this difficult time. There is no right answer, but perhaps my experience might help you navigate this difficult time as we all look for ways to cope with this collective crisis and rebuild what life looks like right now. RESOURCES MENTIONED B...
What Recovery Teaches You About Fear with Tim Stoddart
March 30, 2020 09:00 - 59 minutes - 42 MBToday’s guest doesn’t think he’s especially brave. If you ask him, he just focuses on doing what’s right in front of him. But, it’s that very mindset that helped Tim Stoddart overcome addiction, start a blog and eventually become a successful entrepreneur who runs multiple businesses. He founded Sober Nation, a leading recovery site. He’s also the CEO of Stodzy, an internet marketing agency and a partner at Copyblogger, along with a number of other projects. Tim has such a fascinating st...
Rethinking Wellness with Ashley Brooke James and Elizabeth Moore
March 23, 2020 09:00 - 50 minutes - 36 MBWhen you think of health and wellness, what comes to mind? If you’re like a lot of people, you might envision a young, super-thin person wearing some spandex. Or, perhaps you see lots of kale smoothies and protein shakes. But today’s guests are on a mission to dismantle those images and change the way we think about health and wellness. As you’ll hear in this conversation, Ashley Brooke James and Elizabeth Moore believe that fitness and wellness are not the same thing. Instead, they wan...
How to Shift Your Perspective When Things are Hard
March 18, 2020 13:29 - 13 minutes - 10.7 MBIn a time of crisis, it’s easy to focus our fears and anxieties. And with the coronavirus pandemic, it would be easy to panic and focus on all of the uncertainty in our lives right now. But, you don’t have to let fear and worry rule your thoughts. There is a better way. And in today’s episode, I share four practical ways you can shift your perspective to one of joy and happiness. Even though things are tough right now, there is still the opportunity to be happy. But, it’s a choice you have...
Uncovering Your Life’s Purpose with Aireka Harvell
March 16, 2020 09:00 - 52 minutes - 37.1 MBLeaving a well paying job and starting a business is an incredible accomplishment. But doing so as a single mother of four children is especially noteworthy. And that’s exactly what today’s guest did. Aireka Harvell launched a successful app called Nodat and left her job to pursue it full time. She’s also launched Twende, a summit and accelerator program for founders of color. Aireka is an extraordinary woman who has overcome a lot of obstacles to get to where she is today. She’s overco...
The Bravery of Vulnerability
March 11, 2020 09:00 - 12 minutes - 9.68 MBVulnerability is something that we often see as brave when other people do it, but it can be challenging to do ourselves. Or, at least that’s how I felt. Today, I’m opening up more about my story and sharing what led me to finally be more vulnerable. I’m hoping that once you hear my experience, you’ll find the courage you need to be more vulnerable too. Trust me, it’s worth it! JOIN OUR NEW COMMUNITY You’re invited to join our brand new Make it Brave Community! It’s completely free and...