Archive for October 2020
Fighting the Stigma of Addiction with Ashley Surma
Sometimes, the challenges we face are not ones we choose, like starting a business or ending a relationship, but instead challenges of circumstance. Of life situations that we can’t control. That was the case for Ashley Surma. Ashley grew up with a father who struggled with substance abuse. And as a result, at a young…
Keep readingFinding Your Self Worth with Jo Worthy
I have a two-year-old son. And what’s amazing to me about watching him play is that he is very confident. For instance, he will run through our house and say “I’m very good at running!” Even though he flails about and sometimes falls down, he doesn’t think that makes him a bad runner. He just…
Keep readingBuilding a Strong Business and Community with Pamela Slim
Ten years ago, I wanted to start a business. I had previously partnered with a woman to launch a marketing company, but we parted ways when things didn’t work out between us. A couple of years later, in 2010, I decided I was ready to strike out on my own. But, I was scared. I…
Keep readingAntiracism in Action with Stan Smith
Hi friends! I’m doing something a little different on the podcast today. I am sharing with you the very first episode of Antiracism in Action, a new podcast by my good friend, Stan Smith. If you’ve been listening to Make it Brave for awhile, you might remember my interview with Stan back on episode 41,…
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