Inspiration
The 3 Words That Will Guide Me in 2021
Wow, what a year it has been! Which is crazy to say, considering we’re only three weeks into 2021. From the insurrection at our nation’s capitol a few weeks ago to then swearing in our country’s first woman vice president last week, it has been a huge emotional rollercoaster. For me, it has felt like…
Keep readingFinding Freedom Through Entrepreneurship with Karima Neghmouche
Happy New Year, friends! I’m excited to be back with you again today. And I think you’ll especially love today’s interview. Karima Neghmouche is an entrepreneur and graphic designer at her company, Karima Creative. She’s been named a top 10 brand designer by Yahoo. And she’s also the host of the Creative Minds Think Alike…
Keep readingWhen Life Doesn’t Go as Planned
Hi friends. It’s been awhile. Five weeks to be exact. I did not plan to take a hiatus from the podcast, but sometimes, life throws you a curveball and it’s important to focus your time, energy and attention on the things that matter most. And for me, in the craziness of the past month, that…
Keep reading3 Lessons I’ve Learned From This Challenging Year
It’s been a few months since you heard from me directly, so instead of bringing you a new interview today, you’ll hear from me. To be honest, one of the reasons I’m doing a solo show is because it’s easier. After the stress of the past week––from the election and some personal issues in my…
Keep readingThe Bravery to Keep Going (Even When It’s Hard)
Welcome to the the 50th episode of Make It Brave! A big reason I’ve made it this far is because of you. Because you’ve been showing up and listening. Because I know there is someone out there, maybe you, who needs to hear my words. So, thank you. Thank you for listening and for…
Keep readingStretching Beyond Your Own Limitations with Gina Miller
When it comes to courage and bravery, so often we view it as one big, courageous act. However, the more I interview people about this subject, I see that bravery is far more about continually pushing past our own limitations and showing up as our true, authentic selves day in and day out. That’s definitely…
Keep readingChoosing Yourself When Making a Difficult Decision
Lately, it seems so many people I know are facing incredibly difficult decisions. Many parents I know are facing tough choices around childcare, schooling and work. Do you send your child to school? Do you send them virtually? Do you homeschool? Do you quit your job? Do you do both? Then, there are difficult decisions…
Keep readingPursuing a Dream Across the World with Naima Spencer
Can 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…
Keep readingBuilding a Confident and Courageous Life with Kia Jarmon
Do 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…
Keep readingThe Bravery of Taking Action
I love personality tests. If you’ve listened to previous episodes of the podcast, you’ve undoubtedly heard me talk about the Enneagram (I’m a three, by the way). But, I also love StrengthsFinder. It’s a tool that I’ve used in my work and it’s been a helpful guide for me as I hire people to…
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