Being Brave Tour

54|Unlock Your Hidden Story with Kathy Sparrow, Literary Midwife

What story have you been carrying?
As a little girl, Kathy Sparrow knew she wanted to be a writer. Then one sentence from a guidance counselor changed everything:
"You'll never be a writer."
For years, she believed those words.
Today, after more than 30 years of helping others tell their stories, Kathy has discovered something extraordinary: the stories we are most afraid to write are often the ones that bring the deepest healing.
In this heartfelt conversation, Kathy shares how writing can help us uncover the stories within our stories, release what we've been carrying, and see our lives through new eyes. Whether you dream of writing a book or simply want to better understand your own journey, this episode is an invitation to slow down, listen to your heart, and discover the beauty already waiting within your story.
Because sometimes the most important story you'll ever write... is your own.
*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 CircleTake a little "Me Time" with a direct download (no email required) 
https://heyzine.com/flip-book/1439092913.html
Visit Being Brave Tour Magazine www.beingbravetour.comConnect 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

53| Feeling Like You Are Falling Apart in Midlife? You Are Not Alone

52|What If You Didn’t Have to Do It All Anymore? A Conversation with Jodi Schilling

From Overfunctioning to Intentional Living: A Simple Model to Break Free from People-Pleasing & Perfectionism with Jodi Schilling
What if the way you’ve been “holding it all together”… is actually what’s keeping you stuck?
In this episode of the Being Brave Tour Podcast, Karen Rae sits down with Jodi Schilling for a powerful, real-time experience using The Unintentional Model and The Intentional Model.
Together, we explore the patterns so many women quietly carry—✨ overfunctioning✨ people-pleasing✨ perfectionism✨ feeling like “it’s all on me”
This isn’t just a conversation… it’s a moment to pause and see yourself differently.
Inside this episode, you’ll experience:✨ A simple way to process your emotions without judgment✨ How to recognize when you’re stuck in over-responsibility or control patterns✨ The shift from reacting automatically → choosing intentionally✨ A deeper connection to what you truly desire (beyond just “getting it all done”)
If you’ve ever felt like the responsible one… the fixer… the one who just makes it happen—this is your invitation to take a breath and come back to yourself.
Because your next brave step isn’t doing more—it’s choosing differently.
🎧 Take a little “Me Time” and press play.
P.S. You can download Jodi’s full resource inside the Being Brave Tour Magazine—free with our direct link—and walk yourself through this experience anytime. ✨About Jodi:
Jodi Schilling, MS Ed, is more than a life coach—she’s a guiding light for women navigating life’s unpredictable turn
With decades of experience as an educator and a passion for emotional wellness, Jodi helps women turn inner struggles into moments of clarity and courage.
Known for her warmth, wisdom, and deep compassion, Jodi created the Me Being Brave Model to give women a simple yet powerful way to find direction without the overwhelm.
*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 CircleTake a little "Me Time" with a direct download (no email required) 
https://heyzine.com/flip-book/3df657ed4c.html
Visit Being Brave Tour Magazine www.beingbravetour.comConnect 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
 

51|Rewiring What's Next: Reimagining the Next Chapter

What happens when the life you've built no longer feels like the life you're meant to live?
In this inspiring conversation, Karen sits down with Jamie Peha to explore the idea of rewirement—creating a meaningful next chapter instead of simply winding down.
Together, they discuss the emotions many women experience during life's transitions: uncertainty, restlessness, loss of identity, and the quiet question of "What's next?" You'll hear encouragement, practical insights, and a fresh perspective on embracing change with intention and confidence.
If you've ever felt called to something more, this episode will remind you that this season isn't an ending—it's an opportunity to rediscover yourself, reconnect with your purpose, and create a life that feels aligned with who you are today.
Because you're not retiring from life—you're rewiring for what's next. 💗About Jamie: 
Jamie Peha is the founder of Peha Ventures, Travel. Wine. Life, and the creator of The Rewirement Path™.
Through personal connection, intimate gatherings, and transformational global journeys, Jamie creates experiences that go beyond the expected, designed to inspire a renewed sense of possibility. Her work sits at the intersection of meaningful and personal reinvention.
She is emerging as a leading voice in the conversation around rewirement, guiding women to reconnect with what matters most and step into what comes next with clarity and confidence.
Peha Ventures, Travel. Wine. Life exists to REWIRE how you experience the world.
*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 CircleTake a little "Me Time" with a direct download to our Digital Magazine (no email required) 
https://heyzine.com/flip-book/3df657ed4c.html
Visit Being Brave Tour Magazine www.beingbravetour.comConnect 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

50|Jackie Cote - Unmasking the Truth of YOU!

What if this conversation wasn’t something you just listened to…but something you experienced within yourself?
In this episode of the Being Brave Tour Podcast, Karen Rae and Jackie Cote invite you into a quiet, honest space to explore the parts of yourself that may have been hidden behind the roles, expectations, and “masks” you’ve learned to wear.
This is your moment to…✨ Pause and reflect on who you’ve been showing up as✨ Notice where you may have adapted instead of expressed✨ Feel into the parts of you that are ready to be seen✨ Gently reconnect with what feels most real and true
As you listen, you may find yourself asking:Who am I beneath it all?When do I feel the most like me?
This isn’t about having answers.It’s about allowing yourself to experience the truth as it rises.
Together, Karen and Jackie hold a space where you don’t have to perform…you simply get to be.
Because sometimes, the most powerful shift isn’t becoming someone new—it’s the moment you recognize yourself again.
✨ Press play, take a breath… and experience the beauty within.About Jackie:
Jackie Cote is your Freedom Mentor, Alchemist of Adversity, and owner of Jackie Cote Coaching and the Destiny Makers. Through her bold truth-telling, deep emotional work, and powerful presence, Jackie helps women shed their survival masks, trust their inner voice, and step into the fullest expression of who they were born to be.
Connect with Jackie: https://jackiecotecoaching.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 CircleTake a little "Me Time" with a direct download (no email required)
https://heyzine.com/flip-book/3df657ed4c.html
Now Available on Amazon: Every copy purchased helps celebrate another woman and reminds her that her voice, wisdom, and experiences matter.Visit Being Brave Tour at www.favelifestyles.appConnect 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

59|Grab Your Coffee Girlfriend, We Are Taking Time to Celebrate!

Hey Girlfriend, What happens when a group of women gather around a virtual coffee table to celebrate courage, wisdom, and the power of sharing our stories?
 
That was the heart of today's Being Brave Tour Magazine launch celebration.
As we chatted, a few beautiful thoughts kept surfacing:
"Courage is just fear walking forward."
"Women supporting women is a powerhouse."
"It's an experience, not an explanation."
"We want women to feel like they're getting a hug."
More than a magazine, this is an invitation to pause.
To grab your coffee.
To sit on the couch.
To take a little "me time."
To reflect on your journey and remember that you are not walking it alone.
Thank you Deanna Nowadnick - Author/Speaker, Jackie Cote, Joanie Elizabeth, Donita Wheeler and Jodi Schilling Coaching for joining me and celebrating the launch on Amazon!
Start your experience here: https://bit.ly/4umz3bQ
One of my favorite moments was hearing the women talk about what they hope readers experience: feeling seen, valued, encouraged, supported, and reminded of their own strength.
 
Because sometimes the words we need most are waiting inside another woman's story.
Thank you to every contributor, mentor, supporter, and woman who continues to believe in this beautiful journey.
The conversation continues... www.beingbravetour.com - get your free digital copies of our magazineKaren@favelifestyles.com 

49|Authentic Leadership in Action with Olivia Rose

What if the way you show up in your life… is directly connected to how deeply you see yourself?
In this beautiful, grounding conversation with Olivia Rose, you’re invited into an experience of authentic leadership—not the kind the world defines, but the kind that begins within you.
This episode isn’t about becoming someone new…It’s about remembering who you already are.
✨ Through Olivia’s Authentic Leadership in Action resource, you’ll be gently guided to:
Explore how you’re currently showing up in your life and leadership
Notice the disconnect between who you are and how you’re expressing yourself
Shift from external expectations into internal alignment
Get curious about your patterns, reactions, and beliefs
Take one intentional, brave step toward living and leading more authentically
As Olivia shares her wisdom, you’ll feel the invitation to slow down, reflect, and lead from a place of truth—not pressure.
This is for the woman who:is navigating change…is craving clarity…or quietly wondering, “Is there more for me than this?”
🎧 In this experience, you’ll feel:self-awareness, alignment, personal growth, confidence, and a deeper connection to your own voice.
Press play, Beautiful 🤍There’s something here for you to see… and maybe, for the first time, truly honor.About Olivia: 
Olivia Rose is a leadership coach and educator who supports women in midlife to lead with clarity, confidence, and self-trust.
Her work blends embodied practices and practical tools to help women release limiting beliefs, honor their lived wisdom, and step into their next chapter with intention.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/olivia-rose-coach/
*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 CircleTake a little "Me Time" with a direct download of our magazine (no email required) 
https://heyzine.com/flip-book/3df657ed4c.html
Visit Being Brave Tour at www.beingbravetour.comConnect 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

48|Self R.E.S.C.U.E. with Dani Green

Have you ever felt overwhelmed, stuck in your emotions, or unsure how to move forward…and just wished someone could walk you back to yourself?
In this heartfelt episode of the Being Brave Tour Podcast, Karen Rae sits down with Dani Green for a real, girlfriend-style conversation about self-awareness, emotional healing, and personal growth.
Together, they explore Dani’s powerful R.E.S.C.U.E. framework—a simple, transformative approach to reconnecting with yourself and moving through life with more clarity, confidence, and compassion.
✨ R.E.S.C.U.E. stands for:
Responsibility – taking 100% responsibility for yourself
Emotions – allowing yourself to feel and process what’s present
Student – being willing to learn and grow through every experience
Curious – replacing judgment with curiosity
Unveil – uncovering what’s really beneath the surface
Enlighten – stepping into awareness and new understanding
If you’ve been navigating self-doubt, emotional overwhelm, or a season of transition, this conversation will meet you right where you are.
This isn’t about fixing yourself…it’s about understanding yourself.
This is more than a podcast—it’s an experience.A moment to pause, reflect, and gently walk yourself back home.
As you listen, you may feel something shift…a little more clarity, a little more compassion, and a deeper connection to you.
🤍 You are not stuck—you are learning, uncovering, and becoming.
*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 CircleTake 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.appConnect 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

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 CircleTake 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.appConnect 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

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 CircleTake 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.comConnect 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