Beacons of Bravery Podcast

Welcome back to our last episode in the Ennegram series! I cannot believe we have been through so much already and I know you will love this final introduction to the Enneagram Head Triad.  There is so much to learn about the Enneagram and we hope that you got enough of a taste to fall in love with it as much as  we have!  Send in your questions and comments-- we want to hear and we WANT to answer...

Welcome BACK!  We had so much fun together on the first episode and we KNOW you will love this 2nd one. We tackle the Heart Triad today and our favorite 2,3, and 4’s. If you missed the first episode please go back and listen to hear about the Gut Triad.  BUT TODAY we dive into what makes those who wear their hearts on their sleeves so valuable and beautiful.  I am joined again with my good friend...

Episode 1   WELCOME! We are so excited that you are here!    What is the Enneagram? Who is it for? Is it made up? Doesn’t that limit and put you in a box?  Why should I know about the Enneagram and do I need to know more than just about my number?  I am SO GLAD YOU ASKED!  Well over the next 3 episodes Cari and I are going to dive into the Enneagram (every number so stay tuned). We will share some...

Meet today's Beacon, Juakerra Davis.  She is a ball of energy who is living life to the fullest! She is a college graduate, an introvert and shy person who decided to put herself out there and see what happened.  The result is a full-time income on part-time hours.  She runs a vibrant Facebook group community called:  "Women Podcast Together: Grow Your Confidence, Impact & Income." Some of the top...

Welcome to today's bonus, solo episode. It's a short little ditty filled with inspiration. The title of this episode was inspired by Dr. Willie Jolley's book entitled:  "A setback is a setup for a comeback."  All credit goes to him. We all go through struggles and many of us have gone through a lot during the pandemic, but what if these struggles have been there to propel us to our greatness?  The...

Welcome today's Beacon, Leigh Schutzky.  Leigh is a coach who specializes in helping adults stop over-drinking alcohol.  But wait, if that's not you, don't skip this episode because it's for everyone!  We all numb ourselves in some way...overeating, over-scrolling on social media, overworking, over-exercising, gambling etc. etc. etc.  No one is immune to it. Leigh talks about her method of coachin...

Meet today's Beacon, Victoria Lioznyansky.  You're in for a treat because Victoria is a public speaking and confidence coach.  I believe that everyone can use more confidence, and many of us have struggled with public speaking for a long time. We talk about so much more than just public speaking so this message is for everyone!  It will help you speak to your colleagues, your boss, your friends, y...

Meet today's Beacon of Bravery Tracy Candice.  She's my first Canadian guest (but certainly not the last)! As we go through the story of her life, you'll see that her journey hasn't always been a straight one, but she's ended up in the right place. Some things we discuss in this episode: -how to get out of your own way while trying to live a better life -how to embrace relationships that "didn't w...

In today's bonus episode, I go solo to provide you with a short burst of inspiration to start you week. I discuss: -running against the wind or with the wind at your back (in life) -begin with the end in mind.  Your thoughts matter! I hope that you get inspiration and insight from this brief message. If you like it, please share it with someone who needs to hear it today.  Please rate and review i...

Meet todays Beacon of Bravery Irina Strunina.  Her story is absolutely extraordinary! Born and raised in the Soviet Union, she learned that her dreams didn't matter because her life's path was already set for her.  But things changed and she was brave enough to make a move to the US for love. All was good for awhile, until it wasn't.  But the circumstances of her life lit a fire that led to the pa...

Meet today's Beacon of Bravery Melody Vachal.  She has an amazing life story with many highs and lows.  And the lows don't get much lower, because she lost a child. But she has persisted and even thrived.  How did she do it?  In her words, "dig deep and find that (light) within yourself." If you need a mega dose of inspiration today, you don't want to miss this show.  Melody's story is not one of...

Todays Beacon is Don Sowell.  Corporate executive, pastor, student and entrepreneur.  Whew...if you think you've got a lot going on, check out this guy. Don talks to us about a difficult but loving childhood where monetary things were scarce, but love was strong.  He felt a calling to preach early in his life but ran from it for awhile.  He climbed the ranks in the corporate world and then found h...

Meet today's Beacon of Bravery, Tina Brandau.  To say that she's had obstacles in her life would be an understatement.  And yet, she didn't stay down.  Tune in to hear her journey back from the depths where she had to start over again as a beginner. We discuss introversion and extroversion, resilience, getting unstuck and that fear is a normal reaction to stepping outside your comfort zone. One of...

Meet today's Beacon of Bravery, Tami Imlay.  She's a warrior and an inspiration.  When tragedy threatened to take her out, she rose up and realized that everything happens for a reason.  You will benefit from the light that she shines! You won't want to miss a minute of this episode because she drops inspiration throughout! Check out her podcast:  Her Restored Spirit.  Or her website:  tamimarieco...

Meet today's Beacon of Bravery, James Bradford Jr.  He's my good friend who talks about growing up with hardship but then not letting it stop you.  James has gone on to mentor, teach and coach hundreds of young men--showing them that it doesn't matter where you come from, you can accomplish any goal you set your mind to.   The world needs more people like James.  If you'de like to connect with him...

Welcome to Beacons of Bravery! In this episode, you'll learn a little about your host.  Why she has fears and why she chose to start a podcast about bravery, even when she feels lacking. But its not all about her.  She shares words of encouragement via a story about an eagle and the chickens.  Tune in to be seen and encouraged! If you'de like to connect with Cari, she's on Instagram @cari.normand,...