What would you Do If you Weren't Afraid? Jaime Taets on Fear, Success and Starting Over What if the life you're afraid to leave is the very thing keeping you from the life you actually want? In this episode of Shot At Love, Kerry Brett sits down with Jaime Taets, CEO, entrepreneur, author, and mother, to talk about what happens when success looks great on paper but something inside you knows it isn't working anymore. Jaime traded corporate stilettos for Carhartts, navigated divorce, reinvented her life, and traveled to Africa to climb Mount Kilimanjaro during one of her darkest periods. But her biggest climb wasn't just a mountain. It was learning to let go of the expectations, identities, and masks that kept her from being her authentic self. Together, Kerry and Jaime explore why so many of us become trapped in the roles we play for other people, whether in our careers, relationships, or personal lives. From corporate culture and people-pleasing to dating after divorce, they unpack the importance of self-awareness, doing the inner work, and having the courage to choose differently. Because you can build an impressive career, raise a family, and check all the boxes society tells you to check, yet still feel disconnected from yourself. And when you don't know who you are, how can you build a relationship that reflects the real you? Jaime shares why she believes we need to stop waiting for permission, how difficult life transitions can reveal what truly matters, and why choosing a different path can be the beginning of something better. In this conversation, you'll discover: Why successful people can feel deeply unfulfilled, even when everything looks perfect from the outside. How the masks we wear to fit in can prevent us from experiencing authentic connection. What climbing Mount Kilimanjaro taught Jaime about fear, resilience, and taking control of her life. Why waiting for permission can keep you stuck in relationships, careers, and situations that no longer serve you. How divorce can become an opportunity to rediscover yourself, reassess your friendships, and redefine your values. Why self-awareness and emotional growth matter when you're looking for love. How to stop repeating relationship patterns and start choosing partners who make you feel safe, supported, and accepted. Why getting comfortable with yourself is essential to building meaningful relationships with others. How to recognize when the life you've built no longer aligns with the person you're becoming. Jaime's message is a powerful reminder that growth often begins when we're willing to get uncomfortable. You don't have to wait for a crisis to make a change, and you don't need someone else's permission to start creating a life that feels more like your own. This Week's Shot At Love Dating Tips 1. Drop the mask. The right person needs to meet the real you. Stop auditioning for a role in someone else's love story. Instead of focusing only on whether someone chooses you, ask yourself whether you would choose them. 2. Stop choosing what's familiar. Start choosing what's healthy. We can mistake familiarity for chemistry and keep dating the same person in a different body. Breaking that cycle starts with recognizing your patterns, taking responsibility for your choices, and having the courage to try something different. About Jaime Taets Jaime Taets is a CEO, entrepreneur, author, speaker, and leadership advisor who helps people and organizations navigate change, reconnect with what matters, and lead with greater purpose. Through her work, speaking engagements, and retreats, she encourages people to challenge their assumptions, embrace discomfort, and move forward in the face of fear and uncertainty. Jaime is also the host of Go First with Jaime Taets, a podcast celebrating people who take risks, make bold choices, and move forward even when the outcome is uncertain. Learn more at jamietaets.com. Connect with Kerry Brett and Shot At Love Visit www.shotatloveshow.com to learn more about Shot At Love, explore Kerry's work, and discover ways to get involved. Get your copy of Kerry Brett's book on Amazon: Shot At Love: A Celebrity Photographer's Unfiltered Lens on Dating and Finding Love. If this episode resonated with you, share it with someone who might need the reminder that it's never too late to choose differently. Subscribe to Shot At Love and leave a five-star review to help more people discover the show. Because finding love starts with knowing yourself, and sometimes the most important relationship you need to reinvent is the one you have with your own life. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
