Being Brave Tour

17| Choosing Love Over Fear: The Brave Path That Transformed My Relationship & My Life!

💖 “If you don’t like the love you’re getting, look at the love you’re giving.”Join Karen Rae on the Being Brave Tour Podcast as she sits down with Dr. Jeni Wahlig, co-founder of PowerfuLove Relationships, to explore what it really means to lead with love—especially when your partner isn’t (yet) on board.
With humor, honesty, and heart, Dr. Jeni shares her own story of turning struggle into strength and how one woman’s courage can transform a relationship from painful to powerful.
✨ It’s time to lead with love, live in your power, and celebrate the woman you’ve become.About Dr Jeni: 
Dr. Jeni Wahlig is Cofounder of PowerfuLove Relationships and co-creator of the PowerfuLove Method, a proven approach to creating deeply connected, next-level love, EVEN if one partner isn’t on board (yet). With over 20 years of experience, a PhD in Couple & Family Therapy, and an international speaking career, Dr. Jeni doesn't just teach relationship skills; she and her partner, Calvin educate, embody, and LEAD a movement that redefines what’s possible in love, life, and difference.www.powerfulove.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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16|Emerging from the Shadows: Rachel Vasquez

How do you find the strength to carry your children through tragedy when your own heart is breaking?
In this deeply moving episode of The Being Brave Tour, Rachel Vasquez recounts the unimaginable moment she had to tell her four children their father was gone. Walking down the hospital corridor, grief pressed heavily on her spirit—but she chose courage. She chose love. She chose to stand.
Rachel’s story is one of profound loss and extraordinary resilience. From the trauma of her husband’s fatal accident to the quiet strength of starting over, Rachel opens up about the weight of grief, the isolation of widowhood, and the healing that came through faith, intuition, and inner work. Today, she helps others move through grief and emerge into a life filled with peace, hope, and purpose.
Rachel is also a featured author in the anthology Being Brave: #Celebrating1mWomen and Their Courage.
Rachel Vasquez is a grief and trauma guide, energy healer, and founder of Living Beyond Grief, where she supports women and children navigating profound loss and transition. Using holistic modalities such as Bio-Energetic Frequency, Reiki, Hypnotherapy, and Intuitive Coaching, Rachel helps others transform sorrow into strength and healing.
Rachel is also a featured author in Being Brave: #Celebrating1mWomen and Their Courage and a passionate speaker helping families walk through grief toward light 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/
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15|Discovering the Strength That Was Always There with Jodi Schilling

What if the courage you’ve been searching for has always been within you?
In this powerful episode of The Being Brave Tour, Jodi Schilling shares her journey from childhood protector to empowered woman, mother, educator, and life coach. Growing up in a home marked by domestic violence, Jodi stepped into a caregiver role at an early age—learning to survive, soothe, and stay strong.
That same strength carried her through decades of life challenges, including raising children with special needs and navigating mental health crises. But it wasn’t until she slowed down and looked inward that she realized something profound: she had never been lacking courage—it had always been there.
Jodi is also a featured author in the anthology Being Brave: #Celebrating1mWomen and Their Courage now available on Amazon.
*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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14|Breaking Free: Joanie Hansen Courageously Leaving Narcissistic Abuse and Reclaiming Her Worth

Not all bravery looks loud.
In this insightful and empowering episode of The Being Brave Tour, Joanie Hansen shares her story of quietly and courageously walking away from a toxic relationship marked by narcissistic abuse, gaslighting, and emotional manipulation. There was no dramatic exit—just a steady, clear decision: I deserve better.
Joanie began her healing by reaching out to a counselor and opening up to those she trusted. Each moment of self-awareness became an act of resistance against the emotional fog that had kept her stuck. Her story is a beacon for anyone facing a similar journey—reminding us that small steps, rooted in self-worth, can lead to monumental freedom.
Joanie is also a featured author in the anthology Being Brave: #Celebrating1mWomen and Their Courage.
Joanie Elizabeth Hansen is a licensed mental health counselor, mental performance coach, and founder of Northwest Counseling and Wellness with Joanie. With over 18 years of experience, she helps people align with their inner compass and rediscover the diamond within. Joanie is a featured author in Being Brave: #Celebrating1mWomen and Their Courage and She Leads from Within. She lives a vibrant life filled with learning, beach walks, and time with her two daughters and grandchildren.
🌐 www.WellnessWithJoanie.com 🔗 Instagram | Facebook | LinkedIn*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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13|Living and Loving Life After Addiction: Joanne Goldbaum on Recovery, Renewal & Rediscovering Joy

In this candid and courageous episode of The Being Brave Tour, Joanne Goldbaum shares her powerful story of battling alcohol dependence, toxic relationships, and years of emotional exhaustion. Burdened by fear and shame, she knew something had to change—and it was seeing the pain in her children’s eyes that became her wake-up call.
Joanne bravely chose recovery. She surrendered. She asked for help. And in doing so, she discovered something extraordinary: herself. Through counseling, a supportive community, and deep inner work, she built a new life—one filled with connection, joy, and purpose. Now a coach and speaker, Joanne helps women break through their own limitations and reignite the spark within.
Joanne is also a featured author in the anthology Being Brave: #Celebrating1mWomen and Their Courage.
Joanne Goldbaum is a transformational speaker, coach, and mentor helping women rediscover their dreams and live with passion, clarity, and confidence. After overcoming addiction and emotional pain, Joanne has dedicated her life to helping others rise into their fullest expression—personally and professionally.
She’s a featured author in Being Brave: #Celebrating1mWomen and Their Courage, where she shares the story of her own rebirth and the tools she now uses to guide others to healing.
🌐 www.JoanneGoldbaum.com 📩 Email: DA@joannegoldbaum.com 🔗 Instagram | Facebook*Need help with launching a podcast? Laurie Hardie is our go to for launching, editing and confidence in making it happen. Connect with her here for the 7 -day podcast proHave a story you would like to share? Apply hereBe Inspired or Submit a written story at www.favelifestyles.app
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12|Brave Upon Brave - Jennie Milton's Story

In this deeply personal and powerful episode, we meet Jennie Milton, also known as AdrenaJen—a world-traveling, adrenaline-loving kitesurfer and big mountain skier whose life came to a halt when she was diagnosed with multiple brain aneurysms. What began as a medical emergency became a journey of radical transformation, inner strength, and redefining courage.
From lying on a hospital bed wondering if she’d ever return to the woman she once was, to reclaiming her power with the mantra “I be brave. I be strong. I am the storm,” Jennie shares how her near-death experience sparked a new purpose: to help women rise through storytelling, coaching, and raw honesty.
We talk about:
Grieving the loss of identity—and learning to love who you’re becoming
The invisible battle of healing and the pressure to “bounce back”
How affirmations, visualization, and one stranger’s blog gave her hope
The courage to slow down, show up, and create new dreams
How Jennie turned pain into purpose through writing, speaking, and empowering others
Now an author, speaker, and courage coach, Jennie is living proof that your storm doesn’t define you—your courage in the storm does.
✨ Whether you’re navigating a life-altering diagnosis, a dream that’s had to shift, or simply searching for your next brave step—this episode is a lifeline of hope, resilience, and fierce feminine strength.
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11|From Struggle to Strength: Anna, Jodi & Shawna on Self Discovery, Healing, and Who We are Meant to Be!

💖 The Being Brave Tour Podcast – Destiny Makers Panel with Anna, Jodi & Shawna
In this inspiring panel episode, we step into Jackie Cote’s Destiny Makers community, where freedom, awakening, and empowerment set the stage for three extraordinary women to share their brave journeys.
🌟 Anna Garrison opens up about finding courage in the face of struggle—resilience, and self-discovery. Her story reminds us that even in life’s hardest seasons, bravery creates new possibilities.
🌟 Jodi Clemmer shares her powerful journey of overcoming loss, rebuilding confidence, and embracing her truth. Her brave highlights the strength that comes when we choose to rise rather than shrink.
🌟 Shawna Rasch takes us through her transformation of self-acceptance, and breaking free from limiting beliefs. Her story shows the beauty that comes when we step fully into who we are meant to be.
✨ Together, their voices weave a tapestry of resilience, vulnerability, and sisterhood—proof that when women share their stories, healing and empowerment ripple out into the world.
🎧 Listen now to the Being Brave Tour Podcast and be encouraged by the beauty that can bloom from even the deepest pain.
Thank you to Jackie Cote for opening up her community to The Being Brave Tour and spotlighting these BRAVE Women.
Jackie Cote's The Destiny Makers community is for those who feel a fire within and are ready to build a future grounded in purpose, power, and personal truth. One where you choose your path, not the one others have laid out for you. A place where you are being seen, heard, and celebrated for being you!  Together we will rise!
She has a gift for you too:  join the membership
⁦https://destinymakers.net/dmm2025⁩
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karen@favelifestyles.com share your story! A Gift to support your brave through your story - Celebrating Being Everyday Brave Field Guide - a FREE Digital Publication
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About our Guests: 
🌟 Jodi ClemmerJodi Clemmer is a passionate entrepreneur who empowers others to protect their health, love their skin, and embrace wellness with gratitude. Through her work in health insurance, skincare, and wellness coaching, she helps families and individuals feel confident, cared for, and vibrant in every season of life.
🌟 Anna GarrisonAnna Garrison is a photographer and author who helps women reclaim steady ground after divorce and other life-defining moments. Through her lens and her words, she guides women to rediscover their strength, trust their own pace, and move forward with clarity and self-trust.
🌟 Shawna RaschShawna Rasch is a mom of two, entrepreneur, and founder of Biscuits Cat Haven and Rasch Innovative Solutions. With a passion for self-development, she has transformed her own journey from employee to business owner and now inspires others through her commitment to growth, service, and resilience.
#Celebrating1mWomen #BeingBrave

10|Blindness, Loss, and Renewal: The Beauty from the Brave

💖 The Being Brave Tour Podcast – Destiny Makers Sisterhood Panel
In this powerful episode of the Being Brave Tour Podcast, three extraordinary women from Jackie Cote’s Destiny Makers Community share their stories of courage, resilience, and transformation. Their journeys are raw, authentic, and deeply vulnerable—reminding us that true bravery is not the absence of fear, but the choice to rise in spite of it.
🌟 Domonique Lawless's Story: Born blind and told she would “never be anything,” Dominique redefines what’s possible. Through problem-solving, intuition, and finding her tribe, she transforms limitation into opportunity, proving that blindness is not the end of vision but the beginning of possibility.
🌟 Angela Hall's Story: Struggling with chronic pain, financial devastation, and the fear of failure, Angela discovers her hidden strength and a surprising gift for technology. Her journey of resilience shows how determination, grit, and self-belief can turn breakdown into breakthrough.
🌟 Tina Palmgren's Story: After a lifetime of unworthiness and devastating losses, Tina chooses herself. Her story is a radiant reminder of the power of self-love, healing abandonment wounds, and reclaiming joy. With her sparkle restored, she teaches us that life is too short not to shine.
✨ Together, their voices weave a tapestry of authenticity, courage, empowerment, resilience, and sisterhood. This episode will inspire you to see your own challenges in a new light, celebrate the beauty that comes from being brave, and believe in the power of women supporting women.
🎧 Listen now to the Being Brave Tour Podcast and be moved by the beauty, authenticity, and courage of these women’s stories.
Thank you to Jackie Cote for opening up her community to The Being Brave Tour and spotlighting these BRAVE Women.
Jackie Cote's The Destiny Makers community is for those who feel a fire within and are ready to build a future grounded in purpose, power, and personal truth. One where you choose your path, not the one others have laid out for you. A place where you are being seen, heard, and celebrated for being you!  Together we will rise!
She has a gift for you too:  join the membership
⁦https://destinymakers.net/dmm2025⁩
Learn more about our Guests at:www.favelifestyles.app
karen@favelifestyles.com share your story! A Gift to support your brave through your story - Celebrating Being Everyday Brave Field Guide - a FREE Digital Publication
https://subscribepage.io/CelebratingEverydayBraveFieldGuideAbout our Guests: 
🌟 Angela Hall - That Helpful ChickAngela Hall helps women business owners cut through tech confusion by creating clear, streamlined systems that bring confidence, clarity, and freedom to run their businesses without overwhelm. https://thathelpfulchick.com/
🌟 Tina Palmgren - Exceling Your BusinessTina Palmgren is a business consultant and Excel expert who empowers entrepreneurs to master their numbers, simplify processes, and transform stress into confidence with a touch of sparkle.https://excelingyourbusiness.com/
🌟 Domonique Lawless CoachingDomonique Lawless is a coach and blindness specialist who guides individuals through times of change, helping them uncover possibilities, build confidence, and step boldly toward their dream lives. Click here
#BeingBrave #Celebrating1mWomen #DestinyMakers #WomenEmpowerment #Authenticity #Resilience #Courage #PodcastForWomen #Sisterhood #WomenSupportingWomen

9|Breaking Free ~ Jackie Cote’s Story: From Corporate Collapse to Freedom and Self-Love

What if losing your job became your greatest liberation?
In this inspiring episode of The Being Brave Tour, Jackie Cote shares Breaking Free—her powerful story of being unexpectedly let go from her corporate job and choosing not to return to comfort, but to finally bet on herself. After decades in leadership, Jackie realized the success she had built on the outside was costing her connection, health, and joy on the inside.
With support from a coach, her community, and her own inner knowing, she made the brave leap—selling her home, hitting the road with her husband, and launching a six-figure coaching business. Jackie’s story is a vibrant, real-life example of what it means to break free from survival mode and start leading from love, trust, and unapologetic authenticity.
About Jackie Cote: 
Jackie Cote is your Freedom Mentor, an international best-selling author, speaker, and founder of Jackie Cote Coaching LLC. After 30 years in corporate leadership, she now helps women stop surviving and start thriving—by living from a place of love, trust, and authenticity.
Jackie is a featured author in Being Brave: #Celebrating1mWomen and Their Courage and is living her dream life on the road with her husband and pups—coaching women to step into their fullest, most freedom-filled lives.
🌐 www.jackiecote.com 🔗 Instagram | Facebook
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8|Walking Through Grief and Finding Joy: Charlie Hoffman’s Story of Motherhood and Courage

What do you do when motherhood breaks your heart?
In this tender and powerful episode of The Being Brave Tour, Charlie Hoffman shares her story of walking through unimaginable grief—the loss of her son, Mathias Daniel, who was diagnosed with anencephaly during pregnancy. At just 24, Charlie had to make the impossible decision to end his suffering before birth, all while navigating life as a Navy mother and caring for her first child.
But this is not just a story of loss—it’s a story of grace, healing, and rediscovering joy. Charlie speaks with raw honesty about releasing guilt, honoring her son’s brief life, and welcoming her rainbow baby, Gabriel, a year later. Through her experience, she found the strength to keep moving forward and the courage to embrace joy again.
Charlie is also a featured author in the anthology Being Brave: #Celebrating1mWomen and Their Courage.
Key Topics: grief in motherhood, pregnancy loss, anencephaly, emotional healing, rainbow babies, letting go of guilt, finding joy again, faith through loss, strength in vulnerability
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