Lauren 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.facebook.com/groups/makeitbrave/  MAKE IT BRAVE INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/makeitbrave/

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How to Have Courageous Conversations with Lauren Sikes

Ashleigh 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 BRAVE FB COMMUNITY: https://www.facebook.com/groups/makeitbrave/  MAKE IT BRAVE INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/makeitbrave/

Helping Women Navigate Infertility with Ashleigh Marie Brown

Kirbee 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://makeitbrave.com/69 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/ 

Finding Meaning Through Challenges with Kirbee Miller

When 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.  SHOW NOTES:  https://makeitbrave.com/68 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/

Emigrating to a New Country with Erika Matallana

Every 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/ 

The 3 Words That Will Guide Me in 2021

Today’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://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

For 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: https://makeitbrave.com/65  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/ 

Pursuing a Lifelong Passion with Judith Bright

Karima 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 designer and host of The Creative Minds Think Alike podcast. Karima’s story is proof of the power of trusting your gut and following the work that lights you up and makes you happy. SHOW NOTES: https://makeitbrave.com/64  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/ 

Finding Freedom Through Entrepreneurship with Karima Neghmouche

What 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/ 

When Life Doesn't Go As Planned

There'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/ 

3 Lessons I've Learned From This Challenging Year

More 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 safe.

Turning Tragedy into Lessons on Personal Safety with Barb Jordan

After 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 doing to empower others through similar difficulties.  

Fighting the Stigma of Addiction with Ashley Surma

Jo 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 that’s connected to everything we do in life.   EPISODE SHOW NOTES: https://makeitbrave.com/59 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/ 

Finding Your Self Worth with Jo Worthy

Wouldn’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 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/

Building a Strong Business and Community with Pamela Slim

You’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 IT BRAVE FB COMMUNITY:https://www.facebook.com/groups/makeitbrave/  MAKE IT BRAVE INSTAGRAM:https://www.instagram.com/makeitbrave/   

Antiracism in Action with Stan Smith

Chasing 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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