Being Brave Tour

7|Grief to Growth: Cindy Toledo on Choosing Joy After Loss

What do you do when the life you loved is gone in an instant?
In this heartfelt episode of The Being Brave Tour, Cindy Toledo opens up about the moment that shattered her world—the sudden death of her beloved husband, Mike. Left to navigate a new future at 57, Cindy found herself anchored by a divine whisper: “I will give you peace like you've never known.” What followed was a journey of deep faith, healing, and unexpected transformation.
Through intentional practices, daily affirmations, and the powerful decision to “Choose Joy,” Cindy moved from surviving to thriving. Today, she mentors other widows through the Modern Widows Club, helping them rebuild lives filled with meaning and connection. Her story is a gentle reminder that growth is possible—even in the wake of profound loss.
Cindy is also a featured author in the anthology Being Brave: #Celebrating1mWomen and Their Courage.About Cindy: Cindy Toledo is a remarried widow, mentor, and leader with the national nonprofit Modern Widows Club, where she serves as Program Support Manager and chapter leader. Her own journey of loss and healing has equipped her to walk alongside other widows, guiding them from heartbreak to hope.Share your story at www.favelifestyle.app Karen@favelifestyles.appOrder your copy of Being Brave, #Celebrating1mWomen and Their Courage on Amazon

6|Tina Tesch-Myers on Realignment, Reinvention, and Living with Purpose

Tina Tesch-Myers shares how she courageously left a successful career to found Move Me, a mission-driven company focused on reducing plastic waste. Her story is a beautiful example of what happens when we align with our purpose and take brave steps toward healing ourselves and our planet.
Tina Tesch-Myers is an Enviro-Nutrient Consultant and founder of Move Me, a company devoted to helping individuals reduce plastic and chemical waste—from their kitchens to their gardens—in order to transform personal and planetary health. Born in Australia and having traveled the world, Tina now lives in Seattle with her husband and son, where she leads with integrity, passion, and purpose.
She is a featured author in Being Brave: #Celebrating1mWomen and Their Courage, sharing her powerful story of personal realignment and environmental activism.
🌐 www.Move-Me.org 🔗 Instagram | Facebook | LinkedInShare your story to inspire others through our simple, conversational interview format—your story will be featured on the Fave Platform, and select stories will be chosen for the Being Brave Tour Podcast. https://www.favelifestyles.app/Karen@favelifestyles.com

1|Brave Upon Brave: Laurie Hardie on Living Her Truth, One Step at a Time

What do you do when your reality doesn’t match the life you planned?In this brave and beautifully honest episode, Seattle radio personality Laurie Hardie shares the moment she stopped hiding—from the truth, from her pain, and from herself.
Take a journey back with Laurie to a quiet island where everything looked fine on the outside. But inside her home—and heart—was a silent unraveling. She had three kids, a husband with a secret, and a growing knowing in her gut she could no longer ignore. When she finally asked him to choose, the truth came crashing in—and so did a breakdown.
 You’ll hear about the fear of being judged, the sting of community whispers, and the weight of becoming “that single mom.” You’ll see her saying yes to a camper parked at a Bible camp—humbling, hard, and healing all at once. And you’ll walk with her into the next chapter, where she finds her voice again—behind the mic, and within herself.
This is not just a story about divorce or starting over. It’s about choosing truth over comfort, honoring your intuition when the path forward is foggy, and trusting that sometimes the bravest thing you can do… is take one small, steady step.About Laurie: 
Laurie is a Seattle radio personality, Podcast host, and a coach. She is a single mom and is grandma la la to 6 beautiful grandchildren. She loves swimming, reading, riding horses, gardening and podcasting. Launch your podcast, expand your platform, and turn your existing content into a conversion machine— in just 7 days.
www.coachlaurie.com Interrupted Act 2 Reinventing Your Legacy**
A Special Thank You to Laurie 💖
Laurie, I don’t even know where to begin—thank you from the bottom of my heart for being the steady hand and wise guide I needed to bring this podcast dream to life. I was so full of fear around all the “how-to’s,” not sure if I could actually manage the technical side of it all, let alone do it on my own.
But you… you made it feel doable. You took what felt overwhelming and turned it into something joyful, creative, and even easy. Your encouragement, support, and step-by-step guidance helped me move from fear to flow—and now here we are, The Being Brave Tour podcast is live! I never could’ve done this without you.
You truly are a gift—and I’m so grateful our paths crossed.
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5|Who Knew Rock Bottom Had a Basement: Donita Wheeler on Rising from the Deepest Lows

After surviving five cancers, Donita Wheeler hit her lowest point when her marriage began to unravel. In this episode, she shares how she found the courage to rise from rock bottom and rebuild a life of deep healing, purpose, and personal truth.
Donita Wheeler is the founder of Donita Mamabear LLC, a best-selling author, energetic therapist, and five-time cancer survivor. She helps others break free from limiting energetic patterns and rediscover their power, purpose, and profound well-being.
A featured author in Being Brave: #Celebrating1mWomen and Their Courage, Donita’s story and healing work illuminate what’s possible when we commit to rising—no matter how low we’ve fallen.
🌐 www.donitamamabear.com 🔗 Instagram | Facebook | LinkedInhttps://www.favelifestyles.app/
Karen@favelifestyles.com

4|The Comeback is Stronger Than the Setback: Kristina Johnson’s Story of Resilience and Reclamation

Kristina Johnson shares her brave journey through permanent nerve damage and breast cancer—and how she found healing, hope, and purpose along the way. Her story proves that even when life knocks you down, the comeback can be stronger than the setback.
Kristina Johnson has over 20 years of experience in the healthcare industry and has faced her own share of profound health challenges. From navigating permanent femoral nerve palsy to confronting breast cancer with grit and grace, she has learned that while we may not control what happens to us, we do choose what we do with it.
Kristina is a featured author in Being Brave: #Celebrating1mWomen and Their Courage, where she hopes her story will offer light, encouragement, and hope to anyone walking through hardship.Take a little “Me Time”… Discover something beautiful within.Download the Being Brave Tour Magazine (no email required): https://heyzine.com/flip-book/e318e40780.htmlhttps://www.favelifestyles.app/
Karen@favelifestyles.com

3| Silence to Strength: Shirkydra Roberts on Turning Trauma into Treasure

Shirkydra Roberts opens up about surviving childhood sexual abuse—and how breaking her silence helped others find their voices too. Her story reveals how faith, healing, and courage can turn trauma into a powerful purpose.
Shirkydra Roberts is a U.S. Navy Engineering Officer, Evangelist, and the founder of Impact, Aspire, Motivate Enterprises (I.A.M.E.). A #MeToo advocate and life transformation coach, she’s a 3x published author whose mission is to help others find healing, unwrap their hidden gifts, and boldly rewrite their stories.
She is also a proud featured author in Being Brave: #Celebrating1mWomen and Their Courage, a collection of powerful stories honoring women’s resilience.
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Karen@favelifestyles.comTake a little “Me Time”… Discover something beautiful within.Download the Being Brave Tour Magazine (no email required)https://heyzine.com/flip-book/e318e40780.html

2|When Letting Go Is the Bravest Thing: Vanessa Littrell’s Story of Courage and a Mother’s Love

Vanessa Littrell shares the emotional story of choosing to let her son go as he battled self-destruction. Her journey reveals that real courage often means making the hardest choices when love, loss, and hope collide.
Vanessa Littrell is a High School Choir Director, Composer, and Singer/Songwriter whose latest musical project, Sugar Addikt, combines soul-searching lyrics with electro-pop edge. She’s a proud mom, cat lover, and garden whisperer living in the Pacific Northwest. 🎵 Learn more: www.sugaraddikt.com
Take a little “Me Time”… Discover something beautiful within.Download the Being Brave Tour Magazine (no email required): https://heyzine.com/flip-book/e318e40780.html
www.beingbravetour.com
Karen@favelifestyles.com