Being Brave Tour

I'm feeling emotionally drained from everything I'm carrying.
I'm needing to feel lighter again.
Girlfriend... if you've been carrying the weight of responsibilities, relationships, disappointment, or simply trying to hold everything together, this conversation is for you.
Maybe you're the one everyone depends on.Maybe you've been pouring into everyone else and wondering when you'll finally catch your breath.Or maybe you just know one thing—you don't want to keep feeling this heavy.
In this heartfelt conversation, Karen Rae sits down with Donita Wheeler to talk about releasing the emotional weight we were never meant to carry and finding simple, practical ways to feel lighter, more peaceful, and more like ourselves again.
Together, they explore how our thoughts, emotions, and everyday choices influence the way we experience life—and how even small shifts can open the door to hope, healing, and renewed energy.
If you're needing permission to set down what you've been carrying, I hope you'll leave this conversation feeling encouraged, refreshed, and ready to take your next brave step.
For an even deeper experience, follow along with Donita's reflection inside the Being Brave Tour Magazine, where you'll find thoughtful journal prompts and gentle encouragement to help you reconnect with the beauty and strength already within you.
So pour yourself a cup of coffee, take a little "me time," and join us for a conversation that just might help you breathe a little deeper... and feel a little lighter.About Donita: Donita Wheeler is an internationally recognized speaker, best-selling author, energetic educator, and five-time cancer survivor. She helps women release emotional burdens, realign their energy, and create lives with greater peace, joy, and purpose.
*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/ce6175bec4.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

I'm feeling like I have something to say... but I keep holding myself back.
Girlfriend... if that thought has ever crossed your mind, this conversation is for you.
Maybe you've been second-guessing yourself.Maybe you've wondered if your story really matters.Maybe you've stayed quiet because you didn't want to say the wrong thing—or you weren't sure anyone would listen.
You're not alone.
In this heartfelt conversation, Karen Rae sits down with speaker, author, and communication coach Ginine Emily Smith to explore what it really means to trust your voice, embrace your story, and show up as the woman you were created to be.
Together, they talk about moving beyond self-doubt, finding confidence in who you are, and realizing that your voice isn't meant to sound like anyone else's. The experiences you've lived, the lessons you've learned, and the story only you can tell have the power to encourage, inspire, and even change someone else's life.
If you're needing permission to believe your voice matters, you'll leave this conversation feeling a little braver, a little more confident, and a little more ready to take your next step.
For an even deeper experience, follow along with Ginine's reflection inside the Being Brave Tour Magazine, where you'll find thoughtful journal prompts and gentle encouragement to help you discover the beauty and strength that's already within you.
So pour yourself a cup of coffee, settle in, and join us for a conversation that just might remind you that the voice you've been holding back is exactly the one the world needs to hear.About Ginine:
Ginine Emily Smith is a global speaker, TV show host, award-winning author and founder of The B.A.D.D.A.S.S. Lioness. With over three decades on stages—from boardrooms to global platforms—she helps women and leaders turn their stories into powerful presence, impact, and influence.
 
Through her RISE & ROAR frameworks, she guides others to reconnect, embody their voice, and step fully into the life they were made for. Connect with Ginine: https://www.baddasslioness.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
Visit Being Brave Tour Magazine wwwbeingbravetour.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

"I am Italian by birth. I'm Bengali by blood. Rather than choosing either one, I choose both."
For years, Urmi Hossain felt caught between two worlds.
Growing up between cultures, she often found herself adapting to fit the expectations around her, while quietly wondering where she truly belonged. The journey to discovering her identity wasn't about choosing one side or the other—it was about embracing all the pieces that made her who she is.
In this thoughtful conversation, Urmi shares her experience navigating cultural identity, overcoming self-doubt, and finding the courage to show up as her authentic self. Together, Karen and Urmi explore what it means to belong, to trust yourself, and to create a life that reflects your values rather than other people's expectations.
This conversation isn't just about culture.
It's about identity.
It's about self-acceptance.
And it's about giving yourself permission to stop choosing between parts of who you are and instead embrace the whole of who you were meant to be.About Urmi: 
Urmi Hossain is a self-published author, speaker, podcast host, and finance professional based in Canada. Italian by birth and Bengali by blood, she embraces her multicultural identity and uses her voice to advocate for women’s empowerment, confidence, and self-leadership. Her book, Discovering Your Identity: A Rebirth from Interracial Struggle, explores themes of belonging, culture, and self-worth, encouraging women to embrace all parts of who they are.
As the host of Stories Beyond Borders, Urmi explores identity, migration, language, and what “home” truly means. Through her writing, speaking, and community leadership, she helps women turn their lived experiences into strength, confidence, and purpose.
 
https://www.youtube.com/@urmihossain - please add me as a collaborator on YouTube as well
https://www.instagram.com/urmamio/ ( personal)Stories Beyond Borders podcast:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/stories-beyond-borders/id1831413373
 
*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: Karen@favelifestyles.com

"It brought this fierce energy that I had never felt before."
When Lauren Schwab stepped in front of the camera for her first boudoir session, she expected beautiful photographs.
What she didn't expect was a complete shift in how she saw herself.
In this heartfelt conversation, Lauren shares how one experience helped rewire years of self-doubt and transformed the confidence she carried into every area of her life. What began as a photo session became something much deeper—a reminder of her beauty, strength, and worth.
This conversation isn't really about photographs.
It's about confidence.It's about self-worth.It's about reclaiming the woman who has been there all along.
Because sometimes the transformation isn't in the image.
The image is simply the proof.
And sometimes, all it takes is seeing yourself through a different lens to discover a fierce energy you never knew was there.
Lauren continues this conversation in the upcoming issue of Being Brave Tour Magazine, where she invites readers to reflect on the beauty, confidence, and courage that already exist within them.

Feeling like you've been living through someone else's lens?
Needing permission to see yourself with fresh eyes?
Girlfriend... have you ever stopped and wondered if the life you're living is based on what you truly want... or what you've always believed you were supposed to want?
Maybe you've spent years trying to be the perfect mom.The perfect wife.The perfect daughter.The woman who always puts everyone else first.
And somewhere along the way...you stopped hearing your own voice.
In this heartfelt conversation, Kristi Parry shares the powerful story behind her signature "lensless glasses" and why removing the lenses became a metaphor for letting go of shame, expectations, and stories that were never hers to carry. Together, we explore what it means to reconnect with your inner sparkle, trust your own wisdom, and begin creating a life that feels authentically yours.
So grab your favorite drink, settle in for a little "me time," and ask yourself one simple question...
What if the clearest way to see your life... is without someone else's lenses?About Laurie:
Kristi Parry is an authenticity and transformational coach, speaker, and the proud mom of four incredible kiddos.
She helps midlife moms—especially those with extra-spicy children—release shame, stop comparing, rewrite their stories, and step into more joy and sparkle.
Kristi is also the host of the podcast Life Without Lenses and is known for her charming collection of sparkle glasses without lenses—a playful reminder that clarity and power come from within.
 
*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/
Take a little "Me Time" with a direct download (now email required) to Kristi's feature starting on page 77 in the Being Brave Tour Magazine:
https://heyzine.com/flip-book/0f05f331b6.html
Visit Being Brave Tour Magazine and Podcasst 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

The Love Song You Finally Sing to Yourself
Podcast Description
What if the most important relationship in your life is the one you've been neglecting?
In this heartfelt conversation, Karen sits down with Chris Dyer to explore self-love, self-discovery, and what it means to return to yourself after years of caring for everyone else. Together, they discuss the patterns many women know all too well—putting others first, losing sight of their own needs, and measuring their worth through what they do rather than who they are.
Chris shares a powerful perspective on love, boundaries, and reclaiming the parts of ourselves that may have been forgotten beneath the roles of caregiver, partner, mother, and professional.
This episode is an invitation to pause, reflect, and consider a beautiful question:
What if the love, compassion, and devotion you've been seeking from others is something you can begin giving yourself?
You'll leave feeling encouraged to embrace your own worth, reconnect with your authentic self, and perhaps begin singing a new love song—one that starts from within.
Because maybe the most powerful love song you'll ever hear is the one you finally sing to yourself. 💗

Girlfriend… let’s talk about something women don’t talk about enough. 🤍
Pelvic health.Core strength.Feeling comfortable in your body again.And learning that “just living with it” doesn’t have to be the answer.
In this honest, empowering, and deeply encouraging conversation, Whitney Sippl, PT joins Karen Rae on the Being Brave Tour Podcast to talk about women’s wellness, pelvic floor health, healing, movement, confidence, and reconnecting with your body in midlife and beyond. 🤍
Together, Karen and Whitney explore the things so many women quietly experience:✨ Pelvic floor issues✨ Core weakness✨ Body changes during midlife✨ Feeling disconnected from your body✨ Learning to move, heal, and feel stronger again
But this conversation isn’t just about physical wellness — it’s about helping women feel empowered, informed, hopeful, and less alone.
Whitney shares gentle, practical insights that help women understand their bodies with more compassion instead of embarrassment or frustration.
And honestly? This conversation feels like sitting down with a trusted girlfriend who finally says the things women have needed permission to talk about openly.
Women can also follow along with Whitney’s reflection and feature inside the Being Brave Tour Magazine while listening for an even deeper experience.
So whether you’re navigating midlife body changes, healing after childbirth, rebuilding confidence, or simply wanting to feel stronger and more connected to yourself again… this episode is for you. ✨
*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/0f05f331b6.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

Girlfriend… have you ever felt that little whisper inside saying:
“There has to be more for me.” ✨
More joy.More purpose.More freedom.More YOU.
In this vibrant, hope-filled conversation on the Being Brave Tour Podcast, joins Karen Rae for a beautiful conversation about becoming who you were always meant to be — even after heartbreak, setbacks, fear, or seasons of feeling stuck.
This episode is filled with the kind of energy that makes you want to throw open the windows, breathe a little deeper, and ask yourself:✨ What if life could get really good from here?✨ What if my dreams still matter?✨ What if this next chapter could be the most beautiful one yet?
Together, Karen and Pamela talk about courage, personal growth, mindset shifts, reinvention, possibility, and learning to trust yourself enough to take the next brave step.
And honestly? This conversation feels like a loving nudge back toward yourself.
So grab your coffee, go for a walk, or simply take a quiet moment for yourself… and come join us for this inspiring conversation about hope, possibility, and becoming fully alive again. ✨
Back Room
Dispatch
Briefs for womenin the 2nd half
Podcast
Deeperconversations
The Quiet
Reckoning
21 days of honestseeing
One Life OS
30 days to build alife that holds you
The Power Room
Part concierge,part war room
Dispatches, journeys, and private work for women
in the second half, building
a deeper life.
 
About
Pamela Sylvan works with accomplished women in the second half who are no longer willing to spend their best years being structurally useful to everyone but themselves. Her work sits at the intersection of elderhood, self-authorship, and the disciplined reorganization of a life around what is now true.
 
Through The Quiet Reckoning, One Life OS, and The Power Room, she builds language, structure, and private rooms for women who are done performing resilience and ready to live with more internal authority. This is the territory she calls the Higher Woman.
Connect with Pamela: https://pamelasylvan.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
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
#BeingBraveTour #WomenOver50 #MidlifeWomen #PersonalGrowth #WomenEmpoweringWomen #MindsetShift #PurposeDrivenLife #ExperienceTheBeautyWithin

What if the path to healing and rediscovering yourself didn’t have to feel so serious all the time? 🤍
In this playful, heartfelt, and deeply honest conversation with Yvonne Marchese shares her inspiring journey of rediscovering joy, creativity, and herself again through the power of playfulness.
Together, they explore the beauty of midlife reinvention, healing, courage, creativity, and learning how to reconnect with the parts of yourself that may have been tucked away for years while caring for everyone else.
Yvonne shares why playfulness isn’t frivolous — it’s powerful. It’s a doorway back to joy, curiosity, creativity, self-trust, and feeling alive again.
This conversation is for the woman who has been carrying the weight of life for a long time and is quietly wondering:✨ What lights me up now?✨ What if I’m not done yet?✨ What if joy and play are actually part of my healing?
Karen and Yvonne talk about rediscovering yourself in midlife, navigating life transitions, embracing personal growth, healing after difficult seasons, and learning to approach life with a little more lightness, laughter, and curiosity.
Women can also follow along with Yvonne’s reflection and feature inside the Being Brave Tour Magazine while listening for an even deeper experience.
This episode feels like sitting down with two girlfriends who are reminding you that becoming yourself again can be beautiful… and even playful. ✨About Yvonne:
Yvonne Marchese is the host of the Late Bloomer Living Podcast and the Age Agitators Club for women, co-host of the Salty Sisters Livestream and a Roving Reporter for Good Morning Entrepreneurs.
She’s also an author, speaker and professional photographer on a mission to explore what it means to live playfully at ANY age.
Her book, In Full Bloom: A Guide to Aging Playfully reached #9 on Amazon’s Midlife best seller list.
Yvonne is a roller skating, paddle boarding “Age Agitator” who believes that midlife is filled with possibility, that it’s never too late to pursue a dream.
Website: https://latebloomerliving.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
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
 
#BeingBraveTour #LateBloomerLiving 

What if communication didn’t have to feel so heavy? 🤍
In this heartfelt conversation on the Being Brave Tour Podcast, Karen Rae sits down with relationship development specialist Laurie Thibert to explore a refreshing new perspective on communication, connection, and the relationships we carry every single day.
Together, they talk about what begins to shift when we approach hard conversations with a little more grace, intention, and curiosity instead of fear and defensiveness. Laurie shares her beautiful “THE CATER Theory” — the idea that when we intentionally nurture and care for our relationships, they can become lighter, healthier, and more fulfilling than we often imagine.
This conversation is an invitation for women to pause, breathe, reflect, and experience relationships in a new way… not only with others, but also with themselves.
Women can also follow along with Laurie’s reflection and feature inside the Being Brave Tour Magazine while listening for a deeper experience.
✨ One brave conversation at a time.
“Relationships begin to feel lighter when we stop trying to win the conversation and start trying to understand each other.” — Laurie ThibertAbout Laurie:
Laurie Thibert is a business leader, relationship specialist, and founder of Aligned Insights Matter™, where she helps organizations develop high-trust, high-performing teams.
Her core belief is that whether in the boardroom or the living room, high-quality relationships are built when the relational fabric is intentionally strengthened.
Laurie's bestselling book, The CATR Theory™ (CATR: is pronounced "cater"), offers a clear, human-centered framework for understanding what truly makes relationships thrive — and how to repair them when cracks begin to form.
Grounded in four foundational principles — Communication, Accountability, Trust, and Respect — the CATR approach applies equally to professional teams and personal connections, giving individuals practical tools to strengthen marriages, friendships, and family bonds with the same intentionality they bring to the workplace.
Access the CATR Your Relationships Personal Workbook at: www.CATRYourRelationships.com
The CATR Theory: The 4 Legs of Successful Personal and Professional Relationships. It’s NOT Rocket Science! (The CATR Theory Series)
*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/0f05f331b6.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