Being Brave Tour

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 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
 

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 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.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

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.
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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 CircleTake a little "Me Time" with a direct download (now email required) Being Brave Tour Magazine - Free Copy
https://heyzine.com/flip-book/1439092913.htmlVisit Being Brave Tour Magazine and Podcasst 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

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 CircleTake 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.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

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 CircleTake 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.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

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 CircleTake 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

40|Trusting Yourself Again with Carolyn McGee

What happens when you lose trust in yourself… and don’t know how to find your way back?
In this episode of the Being Brave Tour Podcast, Karen Rae sits down with Carolyn McGee for a heartfelt conversation about rebuilding self-trust after seasons of doubt, overthinking, and disconnection from your inner voice.
Carolyn—also featured in the Being Brave Tour Magazine Special Edition with Be Extraordinary Women's Network—shares a grounded and compassionate perspective on what it really means to listen within and move forward with confidence.
If you’ve been questioning your decisions or feeling stuck in uncertainty, this conversation will meet you right where you are.
✨ In this episode, you’ll discover:
Why self-doubt shows up in times of transition
How to reconnect with your intuition and inner voice
Gentle ways to rebuild trust in yourself
This is more than a conversation—it’s an experience.A moment to pause, reflect, and remember… you already hold the answers within.
🤍 Your next brave step begins here.
 
✨ This episode is part of our Special Edition collaboration honoring the women of Debbie Prediger’s SHINE Circle. Debbie gathered these extraordinary voices together, and it’s been such a gift to highlight their wisdom through BraveBeing Tour Magazine.
I’m Debbie Prediger, founder of BEWN and creator of SHINE—and I believe extraordinary women change the world when they stop being the best-kept secret and let their story be seen. BEWN and the SHINE Circle are where extraordinary women are represented, celebrated, and supported—creating a global ripple of permission, hope, and possibility.Connect with Debbie: https://shine.debbieprediger.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 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

39|What if JOY wasn’t something you had to chase… with Denise Grasso

🎙️ From Page to Practice: Experiencing Joy with Denise Grasso
What if joy wasn’t something you had to chase…but something you could gently return to?
In this episode of the Being Brave Tour Podcast, you’re invited into a calming, heart-opening experience with Denise Grasso—one that moves beyond inspiration and into real, felt transformation.
This is your moment to pause… breathe… and reconnect with yourself 🤍
As you listen, you may begin to:✨ Feel a sense of calm wash over your body✨ Reconnect with what joy actually feels like—not just think about it✨ Notice where you’ve been pushing, striving, or overthinking✨ Experience simple, grounded ways to bring more peace and joy into your everyday life
Denise shares how to take what we often read or learn about personal growth—and actually live it.Because joy isn’t found in more information… it’s found in how we experience our lives.
This conversation gently guides you back to:• Being present in your life• Letting go of pressure and perfection• Creating space for ease, fulfillment, and emotional well-being
If you’ve been searching for:how to feel more joy in lifeways to reduce stress and overwhelmhow to be more present and mindfulemotional wellness for womensimple daily practices for happinesshow to reconnect with yourself in midlife
…this episode is for you.
✨ Take a little “Me Time” and press play.You don’t need to do more… you just need to feel.
✨ This episode is part of our Special Edition collaboration honoring the women of Debbie Prediger’s SHINE Circle. Debbie gathered these extraordinary voices together, and it’s been such a gift to highlight their wisdom through BraveBeing Tour Magazine.
I’m Debbie Prediger, founder of BEWN and creator of SHINE—and I believe extraordinary women change the world when they stop being the best-kept secret and let their story be seen. BEWN and the SHINE Circle are where extraordinary women are represented, celebrated, and supported—creating a global ripple of permission, hope, and possibility.Connect with Debbie: https://shine.debbieprediger.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 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

38|Your Journey of Softening How Midlife Women Release Pressure, Rewrite Inner Rules & Find Emotional Freedom | Noami Grevemberg

Have you ever noticed how hard you are on yourself—even when you’re doing your best?
So many midlife women carry invisible inner rules…“I should be stronger.”“I should have it all figured out.”“I can’t slow down.”
And over time, those rules create pressure, self-criticism, and emotional exhaustion.
In this deeply honest Brave Conversation, Karen Rae sits down with Noami Grevemberg to explore what happens when a woman begins to soften—toward herself, her past, and her own humanity.
Together, they talk about:
• Why high-achieving women often feel emotionally stuck or unfulfilled• How self-criticism and perfectionism quietly shape your identity• The hidden “inner rules” that keep women from feeling peace and freedom• How to develop self-compassion without losing your strength• Brave steps to reconnect with your true voice and inner trust
Noami shares her personal journey from feeling stuck and disconnected to rediscovering alignment, purpose, and emotional freedom—and how softening became her greatest source of strength.
This episode is for any woman who feels tired of being hard on herself… and ready to come home to who she truly is.
This is not about becoming someone new.It’s about softening into who you’ve always been.About: 
Noami Grevemberg is a passionate writer and storyteller, and the driving force behind Field + Fire Women’s Collective
She defies the burnout-driven norms, boldly asserting that true power is found in softness.
With a decade of adventurous living on the road, Noami has reconstructed her life from the ground up, offering deeper insights into building a life that is resilient, genuine, and enduring.
https://noamigrevemberg.com
✨ This episode is part of our Special Edition collaboration honoring the women of Debbie Prediger’s SHINE Circle. Debbie gathered these extraordinary voices together, and it’s been such a gift to highlight their wisdom through BraveBeing Tour Magazine.
I’m Debbie Prediger, founder of BEWN and creator of SHINE—and I believe extraordinary women change the world when they stop being the best-kept secret and let their story be seen. BEWN and the SHINE Circle are where extraordinary women are represented, celebrated, and supported—creating a global ripple of permission, hope, and possibility.Connect with Debbie: https://shine.debbieprediger.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/
Be Inspired or Submit a written story 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.comA Gift for YOU - New Special Edition with The Women of the Shine CircleGet Your FREE Celebrating Being Everyday Brave Digital Magazine to support your next brave steps:
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37|ROAR for MOAR: How Midlife Women Reclaim Confidence, Visibility & Their Next Chapter | Marilise de Villiers

Have you ever felt the quiet frustration of knowing there is more inside you…but not quite knowing how to access it?
More voice.More confidence.More impact.More you.
In this powerful Brave Walkthrough, Marilise de Villiers invites women to ROAR for MOAR — not from ego, but from truth. From the deep emotional place where you realize shrinking no longer fits.
We talk about:
• The emotional weight of playing small in midlife• What it really feels like to want more — and question if you’re allowed to• Reclaiming your visibility and voice after seasons of doubt• Stepping into your next chapter with courage and clarity• Why confidence is not loud… it’s aligned
This conversation is for the woman who feels the stirring. The nudge. The quiet whisper that says, “There is more for you.”
And maybe… it’s time to roar.AboutMarilise Marilise de Villiers is the Founder and Chief Empowerment Officer of ROAR! Coaching & Consulting, TEDx speaker, best-selling author, and workplace wellbeing expert. She helps high achievers and leaders bridge the gap between outer success and inner fulfilment through inside-out transformation.https://www.marilise-de-villiers.com/
✨ This episode is part of our Special Edition collaboration honoring the women of Debbie Prediger’s SHINE Circle. Debbie gathered these extraordinary voices together, and it’s been such a gift to highlight their wisdom through Brave Magazine and the Being Brave Tour conversations this week.
I’m Debbie Prediger, founder of BEWN and creator of SHINE—and I believe extraordinary women change the world when they stop being the best-kept secret and let their story be seen. BEWN and the SHINE Circle are where extraordinary women are represented, celebrated, and supported—creating a global ripple of permission, hope, and possibility.Connect with Debbie: https://shine.debbieprediger.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/
Be Inspired or Submit a written story 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.comA Gift for YOU - New Special Edition with The Women of the Shine CircleGet Your FREE Celebrating Being Everyday Brave Digital Magazine to support your next brave steps:
subscribepage.io/CelebratingEverydayBraveFieldGuide