Being Brave Tour

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...

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. I...

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 wo...

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—an...

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...

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 des...

The Golden Thread: a Conversation with Michele Heffron In this heartfelt conversation, I sit down with Michele Heffron — one of those wise friends who always seems to offer the exact words you didn’t know you needed. We talk about the golden thread that runs through a woman’s life — the experiences, endings, and quiet turning points that shape who she becomes. Michele shares pieces of her own stor...

Being Brave Tour: Spotlight on the Be Extraordinary Women's Network & Shine Circle When women come together to shine, they illuminate the world. What an inspiring conversation! I had the absolute joy of hosting Debbie Prediger and her incredible Shine Circle mentors — Jenny Infante-Reyes , Ashley Borromeo , and Carolyn McGee — on the Being Brave Tour Podcast! Together, we dove into the heart o...

Today’s episode is brave, raw, and unfiltered. There’s no polished intro—just an honest, heart-open conversation with a panel of extraordinary women from Debbie Prediger’s Be Extraordinary Women’s Network and the Shine Community. Recorded live, this episode invites you straight into the room as these women share wisdom shaped by lived experience, courage, and truth. It’s not about having the perfe...

 Be Extraordinary Women’s Network ~ A Global Movement for Women Ready to SHINE! Featuring: Debbie Prediger — Visionary Founder, Mentor & Community Builder What happens when a woman listens to the sacred tug on her heart… and builds a global movement around purpose, visibility, and extraordinary leadership? In this powerful episode, Karen Rae sits down with Debbie Prediger, the visionary behind...

On this episode of the Being Brave Tour Podcast, we sit down with three extraordinary women from Jennifer Gilliland’s community — Helena Barnes, Kathy Johnston, and Stephanie Woodcock — for a deeply honest conversation about courage, healing, and the power of women supporting women. ✨ Helena Barnes Helena shares her vulnerable walk through menopause, a time when she truly wondered if she was “goi...

When life handed her a cancer diagnosis, Eliza Riley didn’t just fight it… she listened to her body, trusted her inner voice — and chose a different path. After 18 months of pain, uncertainty, and endless appointments, she sat in her car with tears in her eyes and whispered… “Something has to change. I’m done waiting. I have to participate in my own healing.” That quiet moment became her turning p...

Are you part of the Sandwich Generation—caring for aging parents, supporting your children, and holding it all together while quietly running on empty? In this heartfelt episode of the Being Brave Podcast, Karen Rae and guest Sonia Jenkins, Functional Medicine Health Coach and former NHS Nurse Practitioner, talk about the emotional and physical toll midlife women face when they’re always giving to...

Join us live on the Being Brave Tour for an empowering conversation with Dr. Emily Passic, Naturopathic Doctor and Ayurvedic practitioner, as we explore how to build a healthy life from the roots up. We’ll dive into how nutrition, movement, rest, and emotional balance all support healthy hormones through perimenopause and menopause — and how true healing begins when we create an environment where...

Most women are told to “just deal with it”—or they’re buried in conflicting advice. In this Brave Conversation, Dr. Tami Meraglia (MD, hormone + weight management specialist) cuts through the noise with practical, body-wise guidance you can use today. We talk about why individualized care matters, what most doctors were never taught about menopause, and how route and type of hormones make all the...

What happens when a woman in her wisdom years says YES? In this energizing conversation, transformational business mentor Caterina Rando joins the Being Brave Tour to talk resilience, determination, and the power of sisterhood for women 50+. We unpack how to bounce back from setbacks, build confidence through small daily wins, and make specific requests (for clients, stages, sponsors—hello!) that...

💖 “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 stren...

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...

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 streng...

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...

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...

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...

💖 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...

💖 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...

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, heal...