Being Brave Tour

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Celebrating Being Brave Tour: Brave, Bold & Unfiltered Convos on the Road Where we go off-script and into the heart of real, raw, and powerful conversations. This isn’t your typical interview. It’s Brave. Bold. Unfiltered. We’re talking about the moments that shaped us—our courageous stories, life experiences, and the topics that stir something deep within. Whether it’s a chapter you’ve walked through or a truth you’re passionate about sharing, this is your space to be seen, heard, and celebrated! Let’s ride into a conversation that matters. #Celebrating1mWomen ~ Being Brave Movement www.favelifestyles.app Karen@favelifestyles.app

  1. 6D AGO

    47|Best Friend Reframe with Carmen Walsh

    What if the way you speak to yourself… is the very thing holding you back? In this powerful episode of the Being Brave Tour Podcast, Karen Rae sits down with Carmen Walsh to explore the transformative concept of the Best Friend Reframe—a simple yet life-changing shift in how you talk to yourself. So many women live with an inner critic… judging, doubting, and questioning their worth in ways they would never speak to someone they love. But what if you treated yourself like your best friend? If you’ve ever struggled with negative self-talk, low confidence, self-doubt, or feeling like you’re not enough, this conversation will meet you exactly where you are. ✨ In this episode, you’ll discover: How to shift negative self-talk into self-compassion The power of the “Best Friend Reframe” for emotional healing How to quiet your inner critic and build self-confidence Simple mindset tools to support self-love and personal growth Together, Karen and Carmen walk through a gentle but powerful reframe—one that helps you soften, reconnect, and begin speaking to yourself with kindness and truth. This is more than a podcast—it’s an experience. A moment to pause… reflect… and feel what it’s like to truly be on your own side. As you listen, you may notice a shift in how you see yourself… and how you choose to speak to yourself moving forward. 🤍 You deserve to be your own best friend. *Special thank you to Laurie Hardie Podcast Coach and creator of 7 Day Podcast Pro Program for helping the Being Brave Tour come to life! http://www.coachlaurie.com/ A Gift for YOU - New Special Edition Magazine with The Women of the Shine Circle Take a little "Me Time" with a direct download (no email required)  https://heyzine.com/flip-book/3df657ed4c.html Visit Being Brave Tour at www.favelifestyles.app Connect with Karen to see how your resources to help women take their next brave step can be featured on our app or digital publication at Karen@favelifestyles.com

    35 min
  2. MAY 5

    46\From Single Mom to Publishing Powerhouse, Nicole Elizabeth Orozco Story

    What does it take to reinvent your life… again and again… and still choose yourself? In this powerful episode of the Being Brave Tour Podcast, Karen Rae sits down with Nicole Elizabeth Orozco for a raw and inspiring conversation about resilience, reinvention, and building a life on your own terms. From single mom of four to national newspaper distributor to publishing entrepreneur, Nicole’s journey is a masterclass in perseverance, adaptability, and the courage to keep evolving. If you’ve ever felt stretched between survival and purpose… questioned your path… or wondered how to start again—this conversation will meet you there. ✨ In this episode, you’ll discover: How to reinvent yourself through different seasons of life The mindset behind resilience, entrepreneurship, and starting over What it means to choose yourself without guilt How to build a business, voice, and legacy from your lived experience Together, Karen and Nicole explore what it really looks like to follow the breadcrumbs of life—trusting the doors that open, releasing the ones that close, and continuing forward with courage. This is more than a podcast—it’s an experience. A moment to pause, reflect, and see what’s possible for your own life. As you listen, you may feel inspired to take your next step… not perfectly—but bravely. 🤍 Your story is still unfolding. About Nicole:  Nicole Elizabeth Orozco (Staniskis) is an entrepreneur, publisher, and author based in the Pacific Northwest. She is the mother of four adult children and grandmother of five.   Contact: Archipelago Partners & Publishing: info@archipelagopartners.com Heartland Publishing House: heartlandpublishinghouse.com Mill Creek View Newspaper: info@millcreekview.us *Special thank you to Laurie Hardie Podcast Coach and creator of 7 Day Podcast Pro Program for helping the Being Brave Tour come to life! http://www.coachlaurie.com/ A Gift for YOU - New Special Edition Magazine with The Women of the Shine Circle Take a little "Me Time" with a direct download (no email required)  https://heyzine.com/flip-book/3df657ed4c.html Visit Being Brave Tour at www.beingbravetour.com Connect with Karen to see how your resources to help women take their next brave step can be featured on our app or digital publication at Karen@favelifestyles.com

    28 min
  3. MAY 4

    42| Marlene Hughett's Story, Emergency Brain Tumor Surgery and Finding Courage in Uncertainty

    What does courage look like when life suddenly changes? In this episode of the Being Brave Tour Podcast, Karen Rae sits down with Marlene Hughett, a women’s health advocate and resilience mentor, to talk about the quiet kind of bravery that appears when life takes an unexpected turn. Marlene shares the moment her life shifted overnight when she was told she needed emergency brain surgery with almost no time to prepare. In a situation where there were no answers, no plans, and no certainty, she discovered a deeper kind of courage — one rooted in trust, faith, and presence. Together, Karen and Marlene explore what it means to live everyday brave, especially in seasons of uncertainty. In this conversation we explore: • How courage often shows up quietly rather than boldly • Learning to trust your body and inner wisdom • Finding strength when life changes without warning • The power of faith and presence during uncertainty • Why women’s stories of resilience matter Marlene now uses her experiences to support and encourage women navigating health challenges, life transitions, and moments of uncertainty, reminding them that courage is not about controlling the future — it’s about showing up in the present. Inside the #Celebrating1mWomen movement, we believe every story of courage creates a ripple for another woman. Because sometimes the bravest thing we can do… is simply trust the next step. *Special thank you to Laurie Hardie Podcast Coach and creator of 7 Day Podcast Pro Program for helping the Being Brave Tour come to life! http://www.coachlaurie.com/ A Gift for YOU - New Special Edition Magazine with The Women of the Shine Circle Take a little "Me Time" with a direct download (no email required)  https://heyzine.com/flip-book/3df657ed4c.html Visit Being Brave Tour at www.favelifestyles.app Connect with Karen to see how your resources to help women take their next brave step can be featured on our app or digital publication at Karen@favelifestyles.com

    28 min
  4. APR 30

    54| From “What Now?” to “I’m Not Done Yet”: Women Redefining What’s Next

    This conversation… it’s one of those you feel. In this special episode, we gathered the incredible women behind the latest issue of the Being Brave Tour Magazine — She Is Not Done Yet. What unfolded was real, playful, heartfelt… and full of those unexpected golden nuggets that stay with you long after. You’ll hear moments like: ✨ “I’m not done yet… life isn’t winding down—it’s opening up.” ✨ “It’s not about finding the next strategy… it’s about coming back to your nervous system.” ✨ “I want women to feel seen—for who they are now and who they’re becoming.” And then there’s Kristi… bringing the sparkle, the pom-poms, and this reminder: ✨ “Let’s live joy out loud… for the next 40 years we’ve got on this planet.” This isn’t just a conversation—it’s a circle of women sharing wisdom, laughter, healing, and possibility. It’s about playfulness, rewiring what’s next, honoring your story… and remembering that you are not done yet. So take a breath… Tune in… And experience the beauty within—one brave step at a time. 🤍 Access our #5 Issue of Being Brave Tour Magazine Here - (no email required, simply enjoy)  *Special thank you to Laurie Hardie Podcast Coach and creator of 7 Day Podcast Pro Program for helping the Being Brave Tour come to life! http://www.coachlaurie.com/ A Gift for YOU - New Special Edition Magazine with The Women of the Shine Circle Take a little "Me Time" with a direct download (no email required)  https://heyzine.com/flip-book/3df657ed4c.html Visit Being Brave Tour Magazine www.favelifestyles.app Connect with Karen to see how your resources to help women take their next brave step can be featured on our app or digital publication at Karen@favelifestyles.com

    39 min
  5. APR 30

    44|When You’re Told It’s Impossible: Trusting Your Inner Voice, Overcoming Infertility & Choosing to Believe | Miranda Mathewson

    What do you do… when you’re told something your heart longs for may never be possible? In this deeply moving conversation, I sit down with Miranda Mathewson, who shares the moment her doctor told her she could never have children… and the quiet, unwavering voice within her that chose to believe otherwise. This is a story of perseverance, trust, and listening to that inner knowing—even when the world gives you a different outcome. ✨ As you listen, you may find yourself: • Reflecting on a time you were asked to accept something that didn’t feel true for you • Reconnecting with the voice within that knows… even when it doesn’t make sense • Feeling inspired by the power of determination and quiet courage • Remembering that your path doesn’t have to follow anyone else’s timeline Miranda’s journey didn’t just lead to one miracle… but two—through trust, resilience, and a deep belief in what was possible for her life. On the Being Brave Tour, we celebrate these moments—the ones that happen behind the scenes, where a woman chooses to keep going, to believe, and to honor what she feels called to. Because every story matters. And every brave step creates possibility for another woman. 🤍 This conversation is part of the #Celebrating1mWomen ~ Being Brave Movement—honoring the ripple effect of women sharing their stories. *Special thank you to Laurie Hardie, Podcast Coach and creator of 7 Day Podcast Pro Program for helping the Being Brave Tour come to life! http://www.coachlaurie.com/ A Gift for YOU - New Special Edition Magazine with The Women of the Shine Circle Take a little "Me Time" with a direct download (now email required)  Being Brave Tour Magazine - Free Copy https://heyzine.com/flip-book/1439092913.html Visit Being Brave Tour Magazine and Podcasst at www.favelifestyles.app Connect with Karen to see how your resources to help women take their next brave step can be featured on our app or digital publication at Karen@favelifestyles.com

    27 min
  6. APR 22

    45| The Quiet Courage of Women Who Choose Themselves with Brenda Reiss

    What if being “the strong one” is actually the very thing that’s leaving you exhausted? In this episode, we’re sitting down with Brenda Reiss and walking through a powerful, real-life resource designed for women who are used to holding it all together… often at the expense of themselves. If you’ve ever felt like: – You’re the one everyone counts on – You say yes when your body is quietly saying no – Your success looks good on the outside, but feels heavy on the inside You’re not alone. Together, we gently explore what it really means to choose yourself—not in a dramatic, life-changing way… but in small, honest moments that begin to shift everything. This isn’t about doing more. It’s about doing things differently. You’ll experience: ✨ A simple way to check in with yourself before saying yes ✨ Language that helps you set boundaries without guilt ✨ A reframe around discomfort (so you stop thinking something’s wrong) ✨ Small, doable steps to begin honoring your needs Because true courage isn’t burnout… it’s boundaries. And sometimes, your next brave step starts with one quiet, honest question: What do I need right now? Take a little “me time” with us… and discover something beautiful within yourself. About Brenda:  Brenda Reiss is an Emotional Freedom and Forgiveness Coach with over 20 years of experience guiding women through deep inner transformation. She specializes in helping ambitious, high-achieving women break free from people-pleasing, over-giving, and self- abandonment so they can lead and live with clarity, self-trust, and emotional freedom. Drawing from lived experience and certifications in Radical Forgiveness, The ARC Framework, and healing money stories, Brenda creates compassionate spaces where women can unlearn old patterns, reclaim their power, and finally come home to themselves. Connect with her at: https://brendareisscoaching.com/ *Special thank you to Laurie Hardie Podcast Coach and creator of 7 Day Podcast Pro Program for helping the Being Brave Tour come to life! http://www.coachlaurie.com/ A Gift for YOU - New Special Edition Magazine with The Women of the Shine Circle Take a little "Me Time" with a direct download (no email required) Brenda's reflection starts on page 31! https://heyzine.com/flip-book/3df657ed4c.html Visit the Being Brave Tour and download a pdf copy of Brenda's Feature at  www.favelifestyles.app Connect with Karen to see how your resources to help women take their next brave step can be featured on our app or digital publication at Karen@favelifestyles.com

    45 min
  7. APR 16

    43|Starting a Podcast is Easier Than You Think | Pod Crafter AI Tool with Laurie Hardie

    In this episode of the Being Brave Tour, Karen Rae sits down with Laurie Hardie, a Seattle radio personality with more than 30 years of broadcasting experience, to explore a powerful new way for women to share their voices. Laurie walks us through Pod Crafter, an innovative AI podcast creation tool designed to help women, entrepreneurs, and thought leaders start a podcast with ease — even if they have no technical experience. If you’ve ever thought about starting a podcast but felt overwhelmed by the technology, this conversation will open the door to what’s possible. Inside this episode we explore: • How AI tools are making podcasting easier than ever • Why women’s voices and wisdom deserve to be heard • How Pod Crafter simplifies the process of creating a podcast • Tips from Laurie’s 30+ years in radio broadcasting • How sharing your story can inspire and empower others For women who feel a calling to share their message, story, or expertise, podcasting can become a powerful platform for connection and impact. As Karen often says in the Being Brave movement: Your voice is enough. Your story matters. ✨ Learn more about the Being Brave Tour and the #Celebrating1mWomen movement. The Pod Crafter is only FREE in our Being Brave Tour Magazine: Download now! https://heyzine.com/flip-book/1439092913.html   *Special thank you to Laurie Hardie Podcast Coach and creator of 7 Day Podcast Pro Program for helping the Being Brave Tour come to life! http://www.coachlaurie.com/ A Gift for YOU - New Special Edition Magazine with The Women of the Shine Circle Take a little "Me Time" with a direct download (no email required) and access Laurie Hardie's Podcrafter for FREE: on page 80. https://heyzine.com/flip-book/1439092913.html Visit Being Brave Tour at www.favelifestyles.app Connect with Karen to see how your resources to help women take their next brave step can be featured on our app or digital publication at Karen@favelifestyles.com

    32 min
  8. APR 8

    41|Frequency of Worthiness with Sharon Maureen

    Have you ever found yourself questioning your worth… wondering if you’re enough, or if you’re truly seen? In this heartfelt episode of the Being Brave Tour Podcast, Karen Rae sits down with Sharon Maureen for a raw and honest conversation about the frequency of worthiness—and what it really means to feel it from within. So many women move through life carrying quiet doubts… overgiving, overthinking, and searching for validation outside of themselves. But what if your worth was never something to earn? Together, we explore the shift from questioning your value to embodying it—not perfectly, but truthfully. ✨ In this episode, you’ll experience: A deeper understanding of self-worth and where it gets lost What it feels like to reconnect with your inherent value Gentle reflections to help you shift from seeking to knowing A conversation that invites you to soften and receive yourself fully This is more than a podcast—it’s an experience. A moment to pause… breathe… and feel into your own worth in a new way. As you listen, you may notice something within you settle… a quiet remembering that you are already enough. 🤍 Come as you are. You are worthy of this moment. About Sharon: Sharon Maureen is a life coach, herbalist, and modern mystic helping women in their third chapter live with Soulation—aligned in body, mind, and spirit.  www.sharonmaureen.substack.com/ *Special thank you to Laurie Hardie Podcast Coach and creator of 7 Day Podcast Pro Program for helping the Being Brave Tour come to life! http://www.coachlaurie.com/ A Gift for YOU - New Special Edition Magazine with The Women of the Shine Circle Take a little "Me Time" with a direct download (no email required) Check out Sharon's reflection on page 96  https://heyzine.com/flip-book/3df657ed4c.html

    37 min
5
out of 5
23 Ratings

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Celebrating Being Brave Tour: Brave, Bold & Unfiltered Convos on the Road Where we go off-script and into the heart of real, raw, and powerful conversations. This isn’t your typical interview. It’s Brave. Bold. Unfiltered. We’re talking about the moments that shaped us—our courageous stories, life experiences, and the topics that stir something deep within. Whether it’s a chapter you’ve walked through or a truth you’re passionate about sharing, this is your space to be seen, heard, and celebrated! Let’s ride into a conversation that matters. #Celebrating1mWomen ~ Being Brave Movement www.favelifestyles.app Karen@favelifestyles.app