Being Brave Tour

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:
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36|Dancing Through Life with Ashley Borromeo

Dance Through Life with Ashley Borromeo
What if joy isn’t something you “get back” one day…What if it’s something you practice?
In this Brave Conversation, I sat down with Ashley Borromeo — and what unfolded felt less like an interview and more like two women talking about what it really means to stay alive in your body as you move through life.
Ashley shares how dance — especially rhythmic, expressive movement — isn’t about performance. It’s about presence. It’s about brain health, confidence, community, and giving yourself permission to take up space again.
We talk about:• Why movement changes your mood (and your mind)• The power of rhythm for women 50+• Confidence that comes from the inside out• How community makes everything richer• And what it truly means to “dance through life” — even in hard seasons
This conversation is light and deep all at once.
It’s about choosing vitality.Choosing connection.Choosing to move — even when life feels heavy.
If you’ve been craving something that feels joyful, embodied, and real…This one is for you.
Because being brave doesn’t always look like pushing harder.Sometimes it looks like turning up the music and letting yourself move.
 
✨ 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:
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34|How Women Stop Overgiving, Reclaim Their Identity & Find Themselves Again in Midlife | with Shannon Chapoy

Have you ever woken up and realized… somewhere along the way, you stopped showing up for yourself?
You were there for everyone else.Holding it together. Being strong. Giving, supporting, carrying the weight.
Until one day, you quietly wondered…Where did I go?
In this Brave Conversation, Shannon shares the honest emotional journey so many midlife women experience—but rarely say out loud. The slow disconnection from self. The exhaustion of overgiving. And the brave moment when you realize something has to change.
Together, we talk about:
• Why women lose themselves while caring for everyone else• The emotional toll of overgiving and people-pleasing• What it feels like to finally see yourself again• How reclaiming your voice becomes the turning point• The brave steps to come back home to yourself
This conversation is for the woman who has been strong for everyone else… and is ready to be there for herself now.
Because you are not lost.You are returning.About: Shannon Chapoy is an intuitive mentor and transformational guide devoted to helping women remember who they are. Through safety, clarity, and deep inner work, she empowers women to turn their life experiences into purpose-driven leadership and meaningful impact.https://shannonchapoy.com/pj-circle
✨ 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 - Being Brave Tour Magazine - New Special Edition with The Women of the Shine Circle Get Your FREE Celebrating Being Everyday Brave Digital Magazine to support your next brave steps:
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33|Caring Without Losing Yourself: The Hidden Exhaustion of Overgiving in Midlife | Dr. Staci Moore

Let’s just say it.
You’re tired.
Not because you’re weak.Not because you “can’t handle it.”But because you have been carrying everyone.
You’re the strong one.The capable one.The dependable one.
The one who remembers the appointments, smooths the tension, checks on the kids, supports the husband, helps the parents, leads at work… and somehow still feels guilty when you want one quiet hour to yourself.
In this deeply honest conversation, I sit down with Dr. Staci Moore to talk about something so many midlife women feel but rarely say out loud:
When did caring for everyone else start costing you yourself?
We unpack:
The invisible weight of emotional labor
Why overgiving feels noble… until it feels resentful
The quiet identity loss that happens in your 40s and 50s
The guilt that shows up the moment you choose yourself
And how to set boundaries without becoming someone you’re not
If you’ve ever thought:“Why do I feel invisible in my own life?”“Why am I so exhausted when everything looks ‘fine’?”“Why does asking for space feel selfish?”
This episode is for you.
This isn’t about becoming hardened.It’s not about loving less.
It’s about learning how to care… without abandoning yourself in the process.
Midlife isn’t meant to drain you.It’s meant to wake you up.
And maybe this conversation is your wake-up call.
Take a breath.You’re not alone.And you are allowed to matter too.About: Dr. Staci is a powerful voice for caregivers, sharing insights through articles, podcast conversations, and speaking engagements. Her work has been featured on The Caring Corner and in Riordan Clinic’s Health Hunters magazine, where she courageously addresses the emotional, physical, and financial toll caregiving takes on women.https://theoper8tor.com/intentionalcoffeechat
✨ 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:
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35|Grit to Grace - When Life Doesn't Go As Planned, Marina Painter's Story

What happens when life doesn’t go the way you planned?
In this powerful Brave Story, Marina shares what it truly takes to start over in midlife—with grit, grace, and a willingness to rebuild from the inside out.
After facing significant life changes, she found herself navigating uncertainty, identity shifts, and the quiet fear that comes with beginning again. But instead of shrinking back, Marina chose courage.
In this episode, we explore:
• How midlife women rebuild after divorce, career shifts, or unexpected transitions• The emotional resilience required to start over• Finding confidence and strength during uncertainty• Turning setbacks into growth and self-trust• Why new beginnings can become your greatest breakthrough
This conversation is for any woman standing at a crossroads—wondering if she has what it takes to begin again.
You do.And Marina’s story will remind you of that.Marina is a CPA with over 20 years of experience and a proud mother of two. She believes deeply that every person carries grit, resilience, and determination within them—even when life tries to convince them otherwise. Through her work, she helps individuals uncover that inner strength and apply it in real, practical ways in both their personal lives and businesses.Connect with Marina: https://allytaxgroup.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/marina-v-painter-cpa-95453728/
*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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32|Feeling Stuck in Midlife? How to Stop Repeating Emotional Cycles with Carol Pilkington

Have you ever found yourself thinking…
Why am I here again?Why do I keep repeating the same patterns?Why does this feel so familiar — and so exhausting?
Midlife has a way of bringing everything to the surface. The relationships. The unfinished conversations. The boundaries we didn’t set. The truths we swallowed. The parts of ourselves we abandoned to keep the peace.
And suddenly we feel stuck.
In this brave and honest conversation, Karen Rae sits down with Carol Pilkington to talk about what’s really happening underneath those repeating emotional cycles — and why midlife can feel like both a breakdown and a breakthrough.
Together, they explore:
Why we keep repeating the same relationship or life patterns
The emotional weight of unspoken truth
What it actually means to “complete” something internally
How to reclaim your voice and your energy
The quiet liberation that comes from finally closing a chapter
If you’re navigating divorce, reinvention, leadership shifts, empty nest, or simply waking up to the realization that you want something different — this episode is for you.
Because being stuck isn’t failure.It’s often the moment before clarity.
And sometimes, the bravest thing we can do… is stop repeating what no longer serves us.
This is a conversation for women ready to break old cycles, trust themselves again, and move forward with courage.
Let’s Connect to go deeper into the process of understanding and Completing Cycles of Action©https://carolpilkington.com/connect
✨ 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:
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31|Feeling Scattered? How Women Find Alignment, Clarity & Confidence with Jenny Reyes

Have you ever felt scattered—questioning your words, your direction, or whether you’re showing up “the right way,” even when everything looks fine on the outside?
In this episode of Everyday Brave, Karen Rae is joined by Jenny Reyes, Brand Integration Strategist and Leadership Development Consultant, for an honest conversation about what it means to move from scattered to aligned—especially for women navigating business, leadership, and midlife transitions.
Together, they explore:
Why feeling scattered is a signal, not a failure
The exhaustion of managing multiple versions of yourself
How authentic alignment leads to clarity, confidence, and consistency
Simple, brave steps to reconnect with your true voice
Inspired by Jenny’s resource From Scattered to Aligned, this conversation is for women who feel overwhelmed, stretched too thin, or quietly questioning their path—and are ready to come home to themselves.
This isn’t about fixing yourself.It’s about aligning with who you already are.
✨ A grounding, encouraging episode for women seeking clarity, authenticity, and everyday brave leadership.About:Jenny Reyes is a brand strategist and human behavior expert with 20+ years of experience transforming global brands and high-achieving leaders. With leadership roots at Unilever and Dove’s Campaign for Real Beauty, she now helps ambitious women align their authentic identity with their professional success—so what they build on the outside reflects who they truly are inside.https://www.yourbrandstory.co/
✨ 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.
*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/
Apply to Share your story on the Podcast:
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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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30|What happens when you hit rock bottom—and decide to rise anyway?

A Ball Bounces Higher the Harder It Hits the Ground
What happens when you hit rock bottom—and decide your story will no longer be told for you?
In this powerful episode, Deanna Powell shares her journey of getting sober in 2012 and the courage it took to reclaim her voice, her truth, and her future. After years of addiction, judgment, and painful family dynamics, Deanna reached a breaking point—and chose to rise.
She opens up about the moment she decided to tell her entire story publicly—the good, the hard, and the uncomfortable—rather than letting rumors and misinformation define her. What began as an act of self-protection became a turning point of empowerment, healing, and deep personal transformation.
This conversation explores:• sobriety and rebuilding your life• the courage it takes to be vulnerable• letting go of relationships that no longer support your growth• knowing your worth and writing your own next chapter
Deanna also shares how trusting herself and her dreams led her to a life she once believed was out of reach—including becoming a single mom by choice and building a life centered on truth, joy, and intention.
This episode is for anyone who has ever felt misunderstood, faced starting over, or needed the reminder not to quit before the miracle.
🎧 Listen in and be reminded: sometimes, the harder you hit the ground, the higher you rise.Deanna Powell has been in real estate for over 30 years and recently started a podcast called Intrepid Storytelling, where she dives deep into the human experience through real, unfiltered, and transformational stories. Each episode features courageous (dare I say INTREPID) individuals who have faced adversity, trauma, resilience, healing, reinvention, and personal breakthroughs. From survival and recovery to empowerment and purpose, her guests have overcome abuse, chronic illnesses, loss of loved ones, and so much more. Their stories remind us of the strength and intrepid spirit inside us ALL! She has her own intrepid story to tell.www.IntrepidHomeTeam.com & www.youtube.com/@intrepidstorytelling
*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/
Apply to Share your story on the Podcast:
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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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28|Building Confidence in Midlife: Nicole Cowley’s Brave Blueprint

In this Being Brave Conversation, Karen sits down with Nicole Cowley to walk through her powerful Confidence Blueprint — a gentle, guided practice designed to help women take one brave next step toward who they’re becoming.
This conversation feels like sitting with two girlfriends who see you, hear you, and remind you that you’re not alone.
Together, Karen and Nicole explore:✨ Why confidence is built one small, intentional step at a time✨ How journaling and reflection can shift the stories we tell ourselves✨ The moment you realize you’re stronger than the fear holding you back✨ What happens when you give yourself permission to pause, breathe, and choose again✨ How the Brave Magazine resources help women reconnect to themselves in just 5–10 minutes
Nicole shares the heart behind her resource, weaving in real-life wisdom about navigating transition, reclaiming your power, and remembering the truth of who you are.
If you’ve ever felt scattered, stuck, or unsure of your next step — this episode is a warm invitation to slow down, reflect, and rise.
Perfect for women seeking:• Confidence-building tools• Midlife reinvention & personal growth• Journaling prompts and self-discovery practices• Emotional resilience• Mindset shifts and everyday courage• Supportive conversations that feel like community
This is your reminder that confidence isn’t something you “have” — it’s something you create, one brave breath, one brave question, one brave step at a time.
Join us for this heart-opening conversation and walk away with a simple, beautiful practice you can use today.
About Nicole: Nicole Cowley is a bestselling author, Identity Reinvention Coach, and certified hypnotherapist helping high-achieving women live more aligned, authentic, and emotionally grounded lives. Her work has been featured in the Los Angeles Tribune Women’s Journal and on a Times Square billboard. Connect with her here: www.nextstepwithnicolerenee.comThis conversation is part of the ripple created inside Be Extraordinary Women's Network and Shine Circle, both led by Debbie Prediger—and Nicole is also featured in the Brave Magazine Special Issue created in partnership with Debbie’s community.Visit: https://shine.debbieprediger.com/optin
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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29|You Don’t Have to Have It All Figured Out — A Brave Conversation with Chelsey Gonzales

I truly loved this conversation.
In this episode of Every Day Brave with Karen Rae, I sit down with Chelsey Gonzales, a courageous entrepreneur who reminds us that building a business—and a life—takes heart, self-trust, and a willingness to grow through the uncomfortable moments.
During our conversation, Chelsey walks you through the resource she created for the Brave Magazine, sharing why she designed it and how it’s meant to support you in getting clearer, more confident, and more aligned as you take your next brave steps. It’s a beautiful extension of her story—practical, thoughtful, and rooted in real-life experience.
We talk honestly about courage, confidence, and what it looks like to keep showing up as a woman in business, even when you’re still figuring things out.
If you’re navigating change, building something meaningful, or craving clarity on what’s next, this episode is for you.
My hope is that Chelsey’s story—and her resource—help you feel supported, seen, and reminded that you don’t have to do this alone. Remember you don't have to have it all figured out, we are here for you! 
🎧 Listen in and celebrate being Every Day Brave.
 
*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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