Being Brave Tour

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...

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 m...

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 fait...

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 individ...

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 t...

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 fr...

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 navigati...

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 c...

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. Sh...