Being Brave Tour

What if the way you speak to yourself… is the very thing holding you back? In this powerful episode of the Being Brave Tour Podcast, Karen Rae sits down with Carmen Walsh to explore the transformative concept of the Best Friend Reframe—a simple yet life-changing shift in how you talk to yourself. So many women live with an inner critic… judging, doubting, and questioning their worth in ways they w...

What does it take to reinvent your life… again and again… and still choose yourself? In this powerful episode of the Being Brave Tour Podcast, Karen Rae sits down with Nicole Elizabeth Orozco for a raw and inspiring conversation about resilience, reinvention, and building a life on your own terms. From single mom of four to national newspaper distributor to publishing entrepreneur, Nicole’s journe...

What does courage look like when life suddenly changes? In this episode of the Being Brave Tour Podcast, Karen Rae sits down with Marlene Hughett, a women’s health advocate and resilience mentor, to talk about the quiet kind of bravery that appears when life takes an unexpected turn. Marlene shares the moment her life shifted overnight when she was told she needed emergency brain surgery with almo...

This conversation… it’s one of those you feel. In this special episode, we gathered the incredible women behind the latest issue of the Being Brave Tour Magazine — She Is Not Done Yet. What unfolded was real, playful, heartfelt… and full of those unexpected golden nuggets that stay with you long after. You’ll hear moments like: ✨ “I’m not done yet… life isn’t winding down—it’s opening up.” ✨ “It...

What do you do… when you’re told something your heart longs for may never be possible? In this deeply moving conversation, I sit down with Miranda Mathewson, who shares the moment her doctor told her she could never have children… and the quiet, unwavering voice within her that chose to believe otherwise. This is a story of perseverance, trust, and listening to that inner knowing—even when the wor...

What if being “the strong one” is actually the very thing that’s leaving you exhausted? In this episode, we’re sitting down with Brenda Reiss and walking through a powerful, real-life resource designed for women who are used to holding it all together… often at the expense of themselves. If you’ve ever felt like: – You’re the one everyone counts on – You say yes when your body is quietly saying no...

In this episode of the Being Brave Tour, Karen Rae sits down with Laurie Hardie, a Seattle radio personality with more than 30 years of broadcasting experience, to explore a powerful new way for women to share their voices. Laurie walks us through Pod Crafter, an innovative AI podcast creation tool designed to help women, entrepreneurs, and thought leaders start a podcast with ease — even if they...

Have you ever found yourself questioning your worth… wondering if you’re enough, or if you’re truly seen? In this heartfelt episode of the Being Brave Tour Podcast, Karen Rae sits down with Sharon Maureen for a raw and honest conversation about the frequency of worthiness—and what it really means to feel it from within. So many women move through life carrying quiet doubts… overgiving, overthinkin...

What happens when you lose trust in yourself… and don’t know how to find your way back? In this episode of the Being Brave Tour Podcast, Karen Rae sits down with Carolyn McGee for a heartfelt conversation about rebuilding self-trust after seasons of doubt, overthinking, and disconnection from your inner voice. Carolyn—also featured in the Being Brave Tour Magazine Special Edition with Be Extraordi...

🎙️ From Page to Practice: Experiencing Joy with Denise Grasso What if joy wasn’t something you had to chase… but something you could gently return to? In this episode of the Being Brave Tour Podcast, you’re invited into a calming, heart-opening experience with Denise Grasso—one that moves beyond inspiration and into real, felt transformation. This is your moment to pause… breathe… and reconnect wi...

Have you ever noticed how hard you are on yourself—even when you’re doing your best? So many midlife women carry invisible inner rules… “I should be stronger.” “I should have it all figured out.” “I can’t slow down.” And over time, those rules create pressure, self-criticism, and emotional exhaustion. In this deeply honest Brave Conversation, Karen Rae sits down with Noami Grevemberg to explore wh...

Have you ever felt the quiet frustration of knowing there is more inside you… but not quite knowing how to access it? More voice. More confidence. More impact. More you. In this powerful Brave Walkthrough, Marilise de Villiers invites women to ROAR for MOAR — not from ego, but from truth. From the deep emotional place where you realize shrinking no longer fits. We talk about: • The emotional weigh...

Dance Through Life with Ashley Borromeo What if joy isn’t something you “get back” one day… What if it’s something you practice? In this Brave Conversation, I sat down with Ashley Borromeo — and what unfolded felt less like an interview and more like two women talking about what it really means to stay alive in your body as you move through life. Ashley shares how dance — especially rhythmic, expr...

Have you ever woken up and realized… somewhere along the way, you stopped showing up for yourself? You were there for everyone else. Holding it together. Being strong. Giving, supporting, carrying the weight. Until one day, you quietly wondered… Where did I go? In this Brave Conversation, Shannon shares the honest emotional journey so many midlife women experience—but rarely say out loud. The slow...

Let’s just say it. You’re tired. Not because you’re weak. Not because you “can’t handle it.” But because you have been carrying everyone. You’re the strong one. The capable one. The dependable one. The one who remembers the appointments, smooths the tension, checks on the kids, supports the husband, helps the parents, leads at work… and somehow still feels guilty when you want one quiet hour to yo...

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...