Building Cross-Cultural Relationships Abroad with Chris Schirm
Building 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. In this role, Chris builds relationships and communicates U.S.…
Keep readingResilience in Work, Relationships and Finances with Serina Bird
Serina 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…
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 readingHow to Overcome Overwhelm with Mridu Parikh
Women 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…
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 readingDitching Society’s Checklist with Brittany Tucker
Have 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. Captain of the cheerleading squad? Check. Go…
Keep readingCreating a More Equitable Workplace with Laura Reinbold
Although 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…
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…
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