Unrestrained B.O.L.D-ness™ | Taylor-made for Impact

Jo Taylor | The Bold Speaker

Imagine leading and living with a voice that builds trust, deepens connection, and creates real impact. That’s the heart of Unrestrained B.O.L.D-ness™ — a podcast Taylor-made for impact. Silence fuels burnout, shame, and disconnection, but bold conversations change everything. I’m Jo Taylor, blending lessons from corporate leadership, ministry, and life to help you break silence and step into boldness. Each week, I share wisdom and stories to help you live and lead with courage — without apology.

  1. 11/18/2025

    Forgiveness Without Closure: Finding Peace When the Apology Never Comes

    Forgiveness gets complicated when the apology never comes. In this heartfelt episode, Jo reflects on her conversation with licensed therapist, Shireen Brown, about why so many people hold on to the hope of an apology that may never arrive. They explore the deep human need for validation, the difference between forgiveness and reconciliation, and why releasing pain is not the same as pretending it didn’t happen. Jo shares why healing starts with you , your boundaries, your peace, and your decision to stop waiting for someone else to make it right. She offers real, simple steps for moving out of emotional limbo and back into your life, especially for anyone carrying heavy memories from relationships, family, or past seasons. Listeners are invited to write a gratitude note for the lessons this year has taught them and to choose peace over proof. Jo closes with a gentle reminder that healing doesn’t require an apology, and pain doesn’t need validation to be real. If you missed the full conversation with Shireen, go back to the last episode. It’s one of the most honest and needed discussions so far. If you need to speak with a Licensed Therapist, reach out to Shireen Brown at www.self-caresynergy.com And don’t forget, Jo’s new book Five Undone: Rising Beyond the Ashes is now available for pre-order on Amazon and Barnes & Noble, releasing December 30, 2025. Protect your peace. Honor your worth. Practice gratitude. Lead boldly without apology.

    12 min
  2. 11/12/2025

    What happens when the apology never comes?

    In this powerful conversation, Jo Taylor sits down with her niece, Shireen Brown, a licensed therapist who helps individuals heal through faith, emotional recovery, and truth. Together, they unpack what it means to forgive without closure and why waiting for an apology often keeps us stuck in pain. Shireen shares her clinical and spiritual insights on: Why we crave apologies and what that need reveals about us How to release resentment without minimizing your pain The difference between forgiveness and reconciliation Setting and enforcing boundaries that protect your peace How gratitude can become a tool for healing and emotional freedom Jo and Shireen also explore how faith and therapy work hand in hand to help us reclaim our narrative after betrayal, loss, or silence. Gratitude Moment:“I’m thankful for peace that came without permission. The kind that didn’t wait for an apology, approval, or understanding. It came when I decided I deserved to be free.” - Jo Taylor Listen, reflect, and share this episode with someone who’s ready to stop waiting for closure and start healing from within. Connect with Shireen: https://self-caresynergy.com/Pre-Order Jo’s Book: Five Undone: Rising Beyond the Ashes — available now on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Five-Undone-Rising-Beyond-Ashes/dp/B0FTTPJGXW/ref=sr_1_1?crid=K82TSCN6CWLT&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.05nVcSGMA9fxj6gV3Vy2eGtH1J_CH44dHd0QUkvV8Z6ZvIBr4WsBF94U4ykaUHmL5ouW-vf3ZkuNx-WMQ0SgErafGsUPCHKKEv_6oCMZeknrhEe0Lt9O2vyYiNvB4HDevfmY5QAjKXPmKK_li8ag-OAyC33RQbljUlTO4GuYiLPhBi3z3dkpF091b4rK2DLv318taBF1OQyELR8zStcSqpKOGsyXxktaKgiFk_qw2aA.arXCvZbxQcQqYFBXyH4O5ePxGeqRdR3kfzwa7MBonDE&dib_tag=se&keywords=five+undone+book&qid=1762363179&sprefix=five+undown%2Caps%2C210&sr=8-1 and Barnes & Noble: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/five-undone-jo-taylor/1148453377?ean=9798898351397

    32 min

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Imagine leading and living with a voice that builds trust, deepens connection, and creates real impact. That’s the heart of Unrestrained B.O.L.D-ness™ — a podcast Taylor-made for impact. Silence fuels burnout, shame, and disconnection, but bold conversations change everything. I’m Jo Taylor, blending lessons from corporate leadership, ministry, and life to help you break silence and step into boldness. Each week, I share wisdom and stories to help you live and lead with courage — without apology.