Being Brave Tour

What If the Way You Show Up No Longer Reflects Who You Are? Finding Confidence, Personal Style & the Beauty Within with Deborah FawazHey, Girlfriend! 💗
Have you ever walked into a room and suddenly felt like you didn't quite belong? Or stood in front of your closet wondering why the clothes you once loved just don't feel like you anymore?
As we move through different seasons of life, our bodies change, our confidence shifts, and sometimes the way we present ourselves hasn't quite caught up with the women we've become.
But what if showing up with confidence isn't about changing who you are? What if it's about allowing the woman you are today to shine through?
In this episode of the Being Brave Tour Podcast, I'm sitting down with Deborah Fawaz of DDFaces for a girlfriend-to-girlfriend conversation about personal style, first impressions, confidence, and the stories we tell ourselves when we look in the mirror.
Drawing from her own childhood experiences of feeling different and not fitting in, Deborah shares how those early moments shaped her passion for helping women feel comfortable, confident, and authentically themselves.
Together, we're exploring:
Confidence and belonging: Why we sometimes feel out of place, even when we've accomplished so much.
The stories in our mirror: How old beliefs about our appearance can influence the way we see ourselves today.
Showing up intentionally: What our clothing, colors, body language, and first impressions might be communicating.
Style through life's transitions: Finding what feels right as our bodies, lifestyles, and priorities change.
Being your own beautiful self: Why personal style isn't about following trends or someone else's rules.
And here's something I especially love about Deborah's approach: It's not about what's wrong with you. It's about discovering what might work better for you.
So grab your coffee, Girlfriend, and enjoy a little Me Time with us.
As you listen, here's a question to ponder:
Does the way you're showing up today reflect the woman you've become — and the woman you're still becoming?
Deborah also shares a reflection in the Being Brave Tour Magazine, where you can explore these questions a little more deeply and discover what showing up as your most authentic self might look and feel like.
Explore the complimentary digital magazine: Being Brave Tour, A Field Guide for LifeFeaturing as your guides Carol Dockum's Beautiful Faces, Going Places Women's Network Issue
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Because, Girlfriend, the beauty is already within you. Sometimes we just need a little encouragement to let the rest of the world experience it.
Being Brave Tour — A Girlfriend's Field Guide for Life.
Experience the Beauty Within.
About Deborah
Deborah Fawaz is an image consultant and personal brand stylist specializing in helping high-level professionals elevate their entire presence with confidence and clarity. Working virtually and in person from her base outside Atlanta, Georgia, Deborah supports women executives of all sizes, ages, and industries in creating a powerful personal brand, from their wardrobe and color palette to their hair, makeup, and overall visual communication.
Her approach blends strategy, experience, and intuition. She doesn’t start with trends or body types. She starts with who you are and where you’re going. How do you want to feel when you walk into a room? What message do you want your presence to send before you say a single word?
Deborah’s work is rooted in a simple but powerful belief: the right way of showing up doesn’t just change how people see you. It changes how you see yourself. And that changes everything.
https://www.deborahfawaz.me/
*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/
Visit Being Brave Tour Magazine: www.beingbravetour.comConnect with Karen  Karen@favelifestyles.comKey Words: Personal style for women over 40, confidence in midlife, Deborah Fawaz, DDFaces, personal image consultant, authentic self-expression, how to dress with confidence, body image and self-esteem, first impressions, women in business, fashion after 50, navigating life transitions, finding your personal style, Being Brave Tour Podcast. Feeling, Needing
 

What If It's Time to Think a Little Bigger? | Carol Dockum
Being Brave Tour Magazine & Podcast — Beautiful Faces Going Places Community Issue
Girlfriend, have you ever had a dream or an idea that keeps tugging at your heart, but you find yourself wondering… Am I really ready? Can I actually do this? What if it doesn't work out?
Oh, we've all been there!
Grab your coffee and come spend a little Me Time with us!
Today, I'm sitting down with Carol Dockum, founder of Beautiful Faces Going Places Women's Success Network and our community guide for the Beautiful Faces Going Places issue of the Being Brave Tour Magazine!
This special issue celebrates women who are building businesses, creating connections, navigating life's changes, and discovering what's possible when we encourage one another along the way.
And Carol knows a thing or two about that!
We're chatting about believing in yourself, finding your people, taking imperfect action, and having the courage to pursue that vision you've been carrying.
But here's what I especially love about this conversation. It's not just about Carol's journey. It's about YOU and what might be waiting for you in your own life.
Maybe you're ready to grow your business, make a change, find a community of women who truly get you, or simply give yourself permission to dream a little bigger.
As you listen, get curious:
Where might you be playing small?
What dream keeps whispering, What if?
Who are the women walking beside you and cheering you on?
And girlfriend, you don't have to figure it all out alone!
That's the beauty of this special community issue. Carol has brought together women who are sharing their experiences, wisdom, and reflections to help YOU explore your own next chapter.
So come join us for a little laughter, encouragement, and a reminder that your next brave step might be closer than you think.
Keep the conversation going!
After listening, open the pages of the Beautiful Faces Going Places community issue of the Being Brave Tour Magazine — Your Girlfriends' Field Guide to Life.
Meet the women, explore their reflections, and discover a little inspiration for wherever life finds you today.
beingbravetour.com - Complimentary Digital Copy waiting for you! 
Experience the Beauty Within.
About Carol Dockum
Carol Dockum is the CEO and Founder of Beautiful Faces Going Places Women's Success Network, a community built on the belief that no woman should have to build her dreams alone. With a passion for bringing women together, Carol creates opportunities for women entrepreneurs to connect, collaborate, learn, and grow through networking events, educational programs, retreats, and meaningful conversations. Her mission is simple: to help women feel seen, heard, supported, and celebrated as they pursue their dreams and discover what's possible when women lift one another up.
Connect with Carol: www.beautifulfacesgoingplaces.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/

The Audacity to Show Up and Be Brave
Girlfriend, have you ever felt like you have something to say… but then that little voice sneaks in and asks, “Who am I to share this?”
I think so many of us have felt that.
In my conversation with Angie Snowball, we talk about finding our voice, those feelings of imposter syndrome, and realizing that our story doesn’t have to be BIG to matter.
Sometimes we just need a little encouragement to trust what we’ve lived, what we’ve learned and what we might have to offer another woman.
Maybe she doesn’t need your whole story.
Maybe she just needs one little piece of it today.
Come join Angie and me for some girlfriend time on the Being Brave Tour Podcast. 💕
*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—no email required—of the Being Brave Tour Magazine, featuring Angie Snowball as part of Carol Dockum’s Beautiful Faces Going Places Women’s Success Network issue. Spend a little more time with Angie and walk through the reflection she created just for you.
Visit Being Brave Tour Magazine www.beingbravetour.comConnect with Karen  Karen@favelifestyles.com

Whoot Whoot! Our first “Me Time” Gathering! 💕
Ten lovely girlfriends gathered together to take a few moments for ourselves — to laugh, share ideas, have meaningful conversations and simply do life together.
We started our evening with a special podcast conversation with Kelli Wike, where we walked through her Habit Stacker reflection in the Being Brave Tour Magazine and talked about how small steps can create big changes.
Instead of trying to change everything at once, Kelli encouraged us to think about ONE positive habit we could “snap” onto something we already do every day — and, just as importantly, to think about our WHY.
Then the conversation took on a life of its own. 💕
Ideas were bouncing around the room. Women were encouraging one another, sharing what works for them, laughing, getting curious and helping each other think about what one little change could look like in their own lives.
In fact, we were having such heartfelt conversations over dinner that I completely forgot to take photos! 😂
Maybe that says something beautiful all by itself.
So let’s keep the conversation going…
What is ONE positive thing you could “snap” onto something you already do each day?
And don’t forget to ask yourself — why does it matter to me? 💕
*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 Little About Kelli Wike
Kelli Wike is the founder and president of Nutrition Concepts Inc., with a degree in nutritional science and more than 30 years of experience helping people navigate health and wellness. Her own experiences with dieting, gut issues and menopause shaped her compassionate, relatable approach to helping women feel their best through every stage of life. Kelli believes healthy change doesn’t have to feel overwhelming — it can start with one small, intentional step at a time, which is exactly what she invites us to explore through her Habit Stacker reflection in the Being Brave Tour Magazine.View Kelli's reflection with a complimentary copy here:
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What If You Stopped Being Invisible? | Kay Fittes on Showing Up, Speaking Up & Knowing Your Value
Have you ever felt invisible?
Maybe you've worked hard, done all the right things, and quietly hoped someone would notice your value. Or perhaps you've found yourself shrinking back, waiting to be asked, or hesitating to say what you really want.
In this episode of the Being Brave Tour Podcast, Karen Rae sits down with speaker, author, and founder of High-Heeled Success, Kay Fittes, for a conversation about what can happen when women stop waiting to be recognized and begin showing up for themselves.
Kay knows the feeling of invisibility personally. Growing up surrounded by big personalities, she says she never fully developed a voice of her own. That experience eventually became part of the foundation for work she has now spent decades doing with women.
Together, Karen and Kay explore what Kay calls the “Big Fat Lie”—the belief that if we simply keep our heads down, work hard, and provide enough value, eventually someone will notice and reward us.
Kay offers another possibility: learn to recognize your own value, ask for what you want, use your voice, take up space, and become intentional about how you show up.
She also walks us through her 6 P's for High-Heeled Success, from personal and professional esteem to verbal and nonverbal communication, presentations, and personal packaging—practical ways women can begin moving from insight into action.
And Kay shares something that may surprise you: her very first presentation ended with her passing out! Today, after thousands of seminars and decades as a professional speaker, she's living proof that where you begin doesn't have to determine where you end up.
This conversation is an invitation to ask yourself:
Where might I still be making myself smaller?
What do I really want?
And am I willing to ask for it?
Kay's hope for women is that we recognize the power already within us—and use it to create change in our careers and our lives.
About Kay Fittes
Kay Fittes is a dynamic speaker, author, coach, and founder of High-Heeled Success. Drawing from her background as a therapist and business trainer, Kay has spent decades helping women turn insight into action and build powerful, fulfilling careers.
She is the creator of the 6 P's for High-Heeled Success and has delivered more than 3,000 seminars to over 100,000 women, combining practical strategies with warmth, humor, and real-world experience.
Kay is also the author of multiple books, including Achieving High-Heeled Success: 50 Ways for Career-Oriented Women to Succeed.
At the heart of her work is a message every woman deserves to hear:
You have power. You have value. And you don't have to stay invisible.Want to take this conversation a little deeper? Follow along with Kay’s reflection in the Being Brave Tour Magazine: Beautiful Faces Going Places Women’s Success Network Issue and give yourself a little “Me Time” to explore what her message means for you. Complimentary Digital Copy just for you! 
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*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/
 

Say Yes to Yourself: Suzy Prudden and the Power of Possibility
What if the next chapter of your life begins with simply saying yes to yourself?
In this episode of the Being Brave Tour Podcast, Karen Rae sits down with New York Times bestselling author, entrepreneur, publisher, and longtime media personality Suzy Prudden for a conversation filled with stories of possibility, reinvention, and taking the next step—even when you don't have it all figured out.
Suzy shares how she began teaching exercise in the living room of her five-flight walk-up in Greenwich Village, said yes when someone unexpectedly asked if she taught fitness to two-year-olds, and grew that beginning into a million-dollar business.
She also shares the story of her Box of Possibilities, created during one of the darkest seasons of her life as a reminder that even when we can't see what's ahead, possibilities still exist.
From building businesses and writing books to media appearances, publishing, and starting over again, a thread runs through Suzi's many chapters: keep showing up, keep growing, and be willing to say yes.
Suzy also gets candid about one of the opportunities she didn't take—and why it taught her the importance of saying yes even when something feels scary.
Her message for women is simple:
There is a power inside of you far greater than you may realize.
Maybe there's an idea you've been carrying. Maybe you're stepping into a new season. Or maybe you don't know exactly what's next.
You don't have to have it all figured out.
Sometimes the next brave step is simply to begin.
About Suzy Prudden
Suzy Prudden is a New York Times bestselling author, internationally acclaimed speaker, entrepreneur, fitness expert, hypnotherapist, success and accountability coach, publisher, and radio and television host.
Throughout her career, Suzy has appeared on more than 1,000 radio and television programs, including Oprah, The Today Show, and Good Morning America.
Her career has included multiple chapters and reinventions—from building a successful fitness business and becoming a body-mind pioneer to writing books, coaching, media, and publishing.
Today, through Itty Bitty Publishing, Suzy helps authors bring their expertise into the world and use their books as tools to build their businesses and become known for what they know.
And after all of those chapters, the message she shares in this conversation may be the simplest and most powerful:
Say yes to yourself.Connect with Suzy Prudden: https://www.ittybittypublishing.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/
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Feeling like life has knocked you down and you’re not sure how to begin again?Needing a little hope for your next brave step?
Girlfriend, this conversation with Debrah Englert is for those seasons when life doesn’t look anything like you thought it would.
Debrah shares her own journey through heartbreak, loss, starting over, and that very real question: Can I really do this again?
We talk about the little voice that tells us we aren’t capable, the pressure to tie our worth to how much we accomplish, and what it can look like to rebuild slowly — one small, brave decision at a time.
You don’t have to know exactly where you’re going next.
Sometimes brave is simply being willing to believe there is still hope ahead.
*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) Visit Being Brave Tour Magazine www.beingbravetour.comConnect with Karen  Karen@favelifestyles.com

Feeling like you’ve been saving your dreams for “someday”?
Needing permission to stop waiting and start living your dash today?
Girlfriend… what are you waiting for?
In this heartfelt conversation, I sit down with Diane VanderBrink to talk about living your dash—the years between the day you were born and the day your life ends.
After losing both of her parents earlier than expected, Diane began looking differently at her health, happiness, relationships, and the life she still wants to experience.
We talk about making yourself a priority, reconnecting with what brings you joy, adding more play and adventure to your life, and dreaming without immediately placing limits on what might be possible.
So grab your coffee, take a little “me time,” and join us for a conversation that just might inspire you to stop waiting for someday and start living today.
You can also follow along with Diane’s Living Your Dash reflection in the Being Brave Tour Magazine.
You can’t control the years you’re given, but you can choose the life you put into them.
*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/228e683884.html
Visit Being Brave Tour Magazine www.beingbravetour.comConnect with Karen  Karen@favelifestyles.com
 

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