Confidence on Camera with Christine Braneli; Style, Presence and Polish for Women who Lead

Think your child may have a mental health challenge but you're not sure?? This episode is a mom's story and perspective. Kristi Gates; a professional equestrian,  rider and trainer and mother of one daughter, started noticing unusual behavior in her daughter when she was 11 years old. She was diagnosed with bipolar disorder, sent out the door with a cocktail of medications and continued...

F is for fashion! If fashion is something that feels foreign to you, this episode is for you. We break down the difference between fashion and style and help you discover your personal style as well as HOW you can keep your style fresh and fashionable! Every fierce, fun, feminine woman should know how to use fashion to enhance her personal style, and this episode helps you get started. I love hear...

What is femininity? Is it skirts, high heels and lipstick? Or is it more? What is a feminine woman and can she be both feminine AND a feminist? The episode scratches the surface of what it means to be feminine and also challenges some "old school" thinking that made being feminine less appealing to younger generations, and how the feminist movement influences femininity. All women are fe...

Are you stuck feeling frumpy? Are you wondering how to break out of it? What IS fabulous and how do you get there? Fabulous women are not threatened by other women; they inspire other women to be their best selves.  Fabulous women also leave clues on how to BE more confident, empowered and poised and this episode breaks down the components of all of that,  providing areas you can begin to improve,...

That dreaded word and feeling- failure! This episode takes a look at how we can frame failure in our mind so that we learn from it to become better versions of ourselves.  We also look at how we define success, which is a key factor for getting unstuck.  Too many times we give up after a few tries but if some of the most successful people in the world quit after failing, we would not have light bu...

This episode is part 2 in a series about friendship. There is something powerful about female friendships and it's more than meets the eye. Did you know that it boosts your immune system if you have a solid circle of friends? One study shows women with breast cancer have a 4% better survival rate if they have friends! Our social skills and ability to manage stress are directly related to the...

The first episode in a two part series about friendship, and perhaps the most important one you'll ever have.  We all struggle with negative self talk and the  self-inflicted verbal beat-down, but that habit keeps us stuck. If we can't be friendly toward ourselves, we won't attract friends who can be there for us in  healthy ways. This quick episode is a brief exercise in things you...

SO FRUSTRATING! Can you relate to feeling so frustrated about something, you could crack? Being frustrated is rooted in something we can't change or control, that annoys us...... so what do we do with it? That's what this episode is all about. Listen to learn tools to manage stress,  and watch your tolerance for annoying people and things expand, which will lead to you  managing frustrat...

FAT! The dreadful F word when it comes to the female body. How many of us grew up with a mother who was at war with her body to lose fat and look thinner? MOST of us! How many of YOU struggle with feeling fat???? A LOT. In fact, over 85% of women in the USA admit to struggling with body image and feeling fat. Using the word fat to describe ourselves especially in front our our children, is partly...

If you're feeling stuck in ANY area of your life right now and it's because you haven't tapped into the bravery to make the change you KNOW you need to make to get unstuck, this short episode is for you! This episode breaks down what a fierce woman is and what she's not. It covers  mean girl behavior and self-confident, mature behavior and it also leaves a small assignment to h...

{FOUL LANGUAGE WARNING AT 30 MIN MARK} If you are in a marriage or relationship with someone you love who is addicted to drugs or alcohol, this episode is for you. Cindy Glovsky, occupational therapist and wonderful mother of two girls married her best friend, but he got addicted to smoking crack. Their marriage became full of deceit, lies, and child neglect (on his part) and she shares how she we...

This episode is the 4th in a series bringing awareness around domestic abuse, domestic violence and narcissistic abuse. This particular episode describes what potential abuse may look like for those who are not sure if they are in emotionally abusive relationships and also the strategic steps a victim of domestic violence needs to take to get out of the abusive home and into somewhere safe. This i...

TRIGGER WARNING: Due to some of the graphic descriptions of abuse, this episode is not  recommended for children, teens or anyone who is easily triggered when hearing stories of physical abuse.   Were you raised in a home with domestic violence? Did you see your mother beaten or did you experience physical abuse as a child? Have you hit road blocks in your adult relationships or marriage and wonde...

Today's episode is the 2nd in a series, bringing awareness to domestic and narcissistic abuse and women who have escaped those situations and are now thriving on the other side. In this episode, Katey Kautz tells her story of being married at 19 years old to a man who became filled with rage, verbally, emotionally and physically abused her and then began abusing her children as babies. She to...

The 1st interview in a series of bringing awareness around domestic abuse, domestic violence and narcissistic abuse,  this episode pulls back the curtain  on what it looks like being married to a narcissist;  in this case, a pastor.  If you experience frequent lies, a husband who craves the spotlight, makes you feel like it's always your fault, plays the victim/blame game, has issues with mon...

This episode is an introduction to launching a series of episodes on women who have escaped domestic violence, narcissistic abuse and emotionally abusive, toxic relationships, and are now thriving on the other side. This episode is about awareness; sharing statistics that many of us are completely blind to, because it's not something we deal with on a personal level.......BUT statistics say y...

Every woman needs some fences in her life! Whether it's protecting your mental health from a family member, setting some boundaries around your body and physical being with your partner,  creating space away from things that trigger your anxiety or to help you heal from something like narcissist abuse; learning how to set boundaries is KEY for your success as a HEALTHY fierce, fun, feminine w...

On a scale of 1-10 where ten means you lost track of time and couldn't stop smiling. where does your life fall on the FUN scale?  Having fun is HEALTHY and it should be a consistent in your life! Need some inspiration for having more fun? Listen to this quick episode as the benefits of fun are explored; from lowering cortisol to improving stress management and connection with others and  what...

The family structure in the USA  has been changing for 40 plus years. It effects everything from inner city crime to adults who don't know how to be in healthy relationships because of their unhealed mother or father wounds.  Have you considered how your family shaped you as an adult? What did you bring forward into adulthood?  Have you considered what generational cycle you want to break as...

It's Independence Day in the USA and the perfect day to release an episode about FREEDOM! We get to celebrate the United States signing the Declaration of Independence and becoming its own nation in 1776, free from the rule of Britain. But that's not what this episode is about. We've heard arguments for the last 16 months about freedoms being taken away in the US due to imposed rest...

Facebook can drag you into the mud and keep you stuck, it can ruin your marriage or relationship OR it can help you move forward in your life. It all hinges on how you use it and who you follow. In today's world, where we're on screens most of the day, it's crucial that we learn how to make that time worthwhile and also how to monitor our kids on social media platforms. If you find...

In honor of Fathers Day, this episode unpacks the influence a father has on his daughter's academics, body image, self confidence and future relationships. This is not to say a mother does not has impact on these areas, but the father daughter relationship is one that has direct impact on how a little girl relates with men when she grows up. Great dads deserve to be celebrated and if you did...

How would you respond if someone told you that you looked flawless? Would you accept the compliment or minimize yourself and diminish it?  Women have a list of perceived flaws that make them feel self conscious, not pretty or embarrassed and this episode is all about how your individuality makes you flawless! It' s time to tackle insecurities and limiting beliefs and step into your best self,...

Edible flowers in salads and other foods and drinks are making a comeback, and this episode is here to help you - up -your- entertainment game! Did you know you can eat the flowers from the roses or marigolds in your yard? If they're not covered in dangerous sprays, all you have to do is wash them and start experimenting.  From Bridal shower to Birthday party ideas or your Summer Soiree, edib...

Honoring the men and women of the  US Armed Forces who died while serving our country. It seems appropriate to hit pause on personal development episodes and instead take a few minutes to honor our fallen, on this Memorial Day 2021. I love hearing from you! Send me a msg here. Support the show