Best Fawn Germer Podcasts (2024)

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#92)Susan Reynolds: How Much Can a Mother Love Her Baby? 48:02

9M ago48:02

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There are some circumstances that no baby manual or parenting guide could ever prepare you for. Author Susan Reynolds shares the gripping true story of how a first-time mother and her baby fight together for survival. Susan is the author of the new memoir, "While I Breathe," which tells the heartbreaking and heartwarming story of her magical son, R…

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#91) Let’s Talk about Sex, with Sex Therapist Mona McGregor 43:29

9M ago43:29

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Lousy sex, faked orgasms, room for improvement? If you want to stop settling for less in your sex life, tune in for our session with clinical sex therapist Mona McGregor who will share ways to communicate, get things moving in the right direction or resurrect your sex life from the dead. Visit https://ideallifecounseling.com/ Let's start a conversa…

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#90) Francine Ward: Esteemable Acts: From Rock Bottom to Pure Power 44:25

9M ago44:25

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Francine Ward was an alcoholic, heroin addict and prostitute. Then she met Louise, the woman who got in her face and taught her to find self-esteem and real success. She’s a powerhouse lawyer, author, motivational speaker and the woman who has inspired thousands to shed the shame in their past in order to find their own true power. Visit francinewa…

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#89)Maddie Zickel: Out in the Middle of Nowhere 41:27

9M ago41:27

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YouTube Star Maddie Zickel’s plan is to explore life and figure things will all work out in the end. Sometimes, that means risking her life. Other times, it means priceless moments in nature, where her senses are on full alert as she dares to travel a path few dare to traverse. At 31, she’s just getting started. Join us for this insightful and impa…

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#88) Erin Risius: Rediscovering Your Lost Self/ Passions 39:38

10M ago39:38

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#87) Melissa Maheux: The Courage to Change (Your Job) 39:39

10M ago39:39

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Women have special challenges when it comes to shaking up their careers. Are you doing some of the things women tend to do that keep them from making change, negotiating salaries and winning? Joining us today is Melissa Maheux, an executive recruiter from Russell Reynolds, who shares tips on how to get out of your own way. Connect with Melissa Mahe…

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#86) Niro Feliciano: Divine Connection. (Yup, We Go There) 41:47

10M ago41:47

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The world is losing its ever-loving mind, so it is time to look at how faith and spirituality can give us hope. Psychotherapist and author Niro Feliciano shares how to open up and build a stronger spiritual connection that boosts your mental and physical health. This is not about religion. It’s about finding the spiritual connection that leads you …

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#85) The Girl in the Woods: Brooke Whipple 52:49

10M ago52:49

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Brooke is the most badass woman either of us has ever met. This YouTube sensation is a famous survivalist (starred on two seasons of Alone), off-grid builder, risk-taking adventurer and deep-thinking wise woman. Start the New Year with a power-coaching session with Brooke, who will show you how to get what you want by fearlessly diving into the har…

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#84) Elizabeth Heaney: Is Settling Always Bad? 41:03

11M ago41:03

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Psychotherapist Elizabeth Heaney asks the question. We've all had those moments where we ignore our gut instincts and settle for less than we deserve in our careers, relationships, or even in our daily choices. Here is how to liberate that inner voice that's begging you to speak up and take charge. CONNECT WITH FAWN ✩ Website https://www.fawngermer…

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#83) Dr. Brandy Baxter: Why is it so Hard to Talk about Money? 42:42

11M ago42:42

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A recent study found 32 percent of women feel uncomfortable discussing money, and 16 percent feel that the issue is outright taboo. What’s stopping us, and how do we get past our fears and inhibitions so we make decisions that put our money to work? Join financial futurist Brandy Baxter for a quick lesson on how to get right with your money. CONNEC…

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#82) Susan Shapiro Barash: When Friendships Break Up (or Should) 42:08

11M ago42:08

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Marriages fall apart all the time, and we understand that. But when a friend betrays, undermines or ghosts us, that’s another story. Friendships can be soul connections or toxic encounters. Join author Susan Shapiro Barash, whose study on friendship turned into the eye-opening book, Toxic Friends. Let's start a conversation and create a supportive …

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#81) Erin Risius: Small Steps, Big Gains: What Moves You? 41:54

11M ago41:54

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#80) Andrea Lytle Peet: HOPE FIGHTS BACK 47:14

12M ago47:14

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Join us for a powerful episode of Hard Won Wisdom Podcast as we have an inspiring conversation with Andrea Lytle Peet, an incredible individual who has faced the challenges of ALS head-on. Andrea's indomitable spirit and determination to live each day to the fullest will leave you inspired and motivated to embrace the beauty in your own struggles. …

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#79) Kimberly Mahr - The World is Batsh*t Crazy 42:09

12M ago42:09

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Psychotherapist Kimberly Mahr joins us today to brainstorm ways to deal with the insanity of world chaos, national political, economic, racial and safety woes. There is a whole lot of fear and anger out there, so here are coping strategies for dealing with the never-ending turmoil that has all of us stressed like never before. Let's start a convers…

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REBOOT!!! Diving into Change and Living Your Best Life | Hard Won Wisdom Podcast 2023 Summer Special 35:36

1y ago35:36

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Fawn and Michelle are on wildly different paths this summer – Michelle is reshaping her career and Fawn hit the road in a van with her dog. Join us for this inspiring, entertaining, raw moment of what happens when you dive into change and live your best life – on your own terms. 00:01:19 Fawn gets a haircut 00:05:20 The importance of not waiting un…

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Big changes for Fawn, Michelle and the Hard Won Wisdom Podcast 37:21

1+ y ago37:21

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As we are out of our fifth season, big things are happening. Yeah, Michelle is overhauling her career, and Fawn is grabbing her dog and heading across country for a three-month adventure in her van. But that’s just for starters. Let’s talk about hair. CONNECT WITH FAWN ✩ Website https://www.fawngermer.com/ ✩ LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/faw…

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Anne Witherspoon: Failing at Mom/Wife/Nurturer Stuff? No problem. 43:02

1+ y ago43:02

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Why is it that you can be the most successful woman in the world, but feel like a complete loser when you aren’t the perfect mommy or housekeeper? Because we STILL think we are supposed to do all of that stuff first and, when we fall short, we internalize all the stress. Join us today for some validation, insight and direction from Anne Witherspoon…

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Helayne Angelus: Just Close Your Eyes and Jump 43:08

1+ y ago43:08

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A pioneering woman executive who was often making history for Procter & Gamble, took huge risks, won big and still managed to have a beautiful family and lifelong friendships. How did she do it all? Helayne Angelus is intentional. She has a personal mission statement, sets goals and is constantly checking in with herself to make sure she is living …

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Can You Really Find Happiness In the Worst Of Times? Yes, but there’s a catch. 42:24

1+ y ago42:24

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How can you cope and find happiness in the worst possible situations? Join Dr. Judith Moskowitz, today’s guest, who has made positive coping skills her life’s work. She is a professor of medical social sciences for Northwestern University and shows how you can experience (and savor) positive emotions in situations where others may think positivity …

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Embracing the Beautiful Mess: Finding Peace in Imperfections 39:59

1+ y ago39:59

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Psychotherapist Kimberly Mahr joins us this week to talk about how we perceive (and misperceive) our flaws, and how to make peace with who we are. It’s amazing how self-critical we can be, but here are some tips that will help you embrace your beauty and value your strengths. Our Socials: Fawn Germer https://www.fawngermer.com/ LinkedIn: https://bi…

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From Lost to Found: Discomfort IS the Magic Zone 47:11

1+ y ago47:11

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Sick of having to prove yourself and start all over again? Get used to it. Here is how to embrace new – and sometimes unsettling opportunities – by moving forward with confidence and courage. Fawn and Michelle show how to win by being uncomfortable. Our Socials: Fawn Germer https://www.fawngermer.com/ LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/3PbCFbc Facebook: http…

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Presence, Personal Branding and your Path to the Top with Milani Cosmetics 38:26

1+ y ago38:26

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Milani Cosmetics CEO Mary Van Praag says she might not be the smartest person in the room – and she doesn’t have to be. Here is how to use strengths in leadership into the vision and inspiration that moves a team into high performance that maximizes everybody’s strengths. Our Socials: Fawn Germer https://www.fawngermer.com/ LinkedIn: https://bit.ly…

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Talking on Eggshells: Soft Skills for Hard Conversations with author Sam Horn 43:49

1+ y ago43:49

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Do you ever feel like you are talking on eggshells at work or in your relationships? Noted author, speaker and consultant Sam Horn shows how to get what you want without destroying relationships or making enemies. She is an expert on verbal self-defense and has new twists that show how to be effective in such a polarized society. She suggests we “s…

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When Your Self-Deprecation is Backfiring 29:03

1+ y ago29:03

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We all love the person who humbles herself with self-deprecation, but the more you do it, the more you can undermine your credibility and weaken your influence. It may sound funny, but too much can cost you dearly. People begin to see you as weak or foolish. Here is a quick lesson about when and how to use self-deprecating humor so it works for you…

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Malea Guiriba: The Power of One 41:52

1+ y ago41:52

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Meet Malea Guiriba, “The Pie Lady.” Her mother instilled in her the belief that one person can change the world – and must. While others see this kindly woman who tries to do the right thing and help others she’s actually an ass-kicking leader who risked her life over and over again to stop a secret slavery that still exists today. Talk about coura…

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Self-abandonment | Kimberly Mahr 45:14

1+ y ago45:14

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Kimberly Mahr: Beating Self-Abandonment and Claiming Your Self-Worth When you prioritize the wants, needs and feelings of others over what the inner you really wants, you can do some real damage to your identity. Kimberly Mahr joins us today to show how to reclaim your inner self and live on the terms that matter to YOU. Our Socials: Fawn Germer ht…

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Feeling Stuck? It's your rut! Get out of it! 42:04

1+ y ago42:04

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Whether you are burned out at work or in your relationship, it is time to break the chains of monotony, shake things up and get your mojo back. Fawn and Michelle get real about how ruts have impacted their lives and what they have learned about rediscovering motivation and regaining momentum. Our Socials: Fawn Germer https://www.fawngermer.com/ Lin…

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Part II: Marie Quintana: 7 Days from Joy to Sorrow 41:20

1+ y ago41:20

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Marie Quintana married the love of her life one Saturday in October of 2017. Seven days later, she buried her beloved son, Danny. How she went from the highest high to the lowest low and emerged hopeful and whole. This is a heartbreaking but inspiring perspective with real advice that will change how you cope with life.…

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Marie Quintana: Time on the Mountaintop is Short. 43:32

1+ y ago43:32

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But real growth happens in the valley. Marie Quintana has been an influential senior executive at behemoth companies, but what defines her is her heart, soul and the wisdom she's gained that helps us make sense of the insanity of life. She tackles our fear of being misfits, shows how to move through adversity had gives us the power that comes throu…

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Life Advice: Too bad we had to get all our wisdom the hard way 39:38

2y ago39:38

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Season 4, Episode 14 | Imagine how easy life would have been if we’d known all the things Fawn and Michelle had to learn the hard way. Wouldn’t it be great if, right from adolescence, younger people knew this life-changing wisdom on everything from coping skills to body image to codependence to cats? Listen to what we would teach our younger selves…

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Tired of feeling and/or looking fat? Here’s your answer. 53:30

2y ago53:30

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Season 4, Episode13 | Look, we’ve all heard it’s not nice to call ourselves fat, but a lot of us sure do feel it. Let’s touch base with Dr. Julia Jenkins, a University of South Florida faculty physician, family doctor, and pro on what we need to do to shed our blubber and start living lean. Jenkins tells you what to eat and avoid, what to do when y…

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Go ahead and say f**k! How swearing eases pain and lowers anxiety. 47:05

2y ago47:05

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Season 4, Episode 12 | UK neuroscientist Emma Byrne is the expert on cussing, and get this: Swearing actually makes your life BETTER. This acclaimed author wrote the popular Swearing is Good for You: The Amazing Science of Bad Language and shares when and how to handle swearing at work, at home, and around the kids.…

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Get Moving. Why Exercise Will Save your Body and Mental Health 40:45

2y ago40:45

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Fawn and Michelle rip through all the excuses that keep you from taking the steps that will help wipe out depression, anxiety, lack of focus and troubled sleep. You’ve heard it before: Working out is important. But it doesn’t have to be drudgery and you don’t have to kill yourself with it.By Hard Won Wisdom

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Get off autopilot and into action in 2023 47:20

2y ago47:20

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Happy New Year! It can take more energy to change your life than it takes to change nothing. Join us for this and in with other hard won wisdom from listeners who will guide you to a life reboot by helping you get off autopilot and into action mode. Subscribe so you don't miss an update this year!By Hard Won Wisdom

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Trudy Bourgeois: It’s not what you’re called. It’s what you answer to. 52:15

2y ago52:15

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ICYMI: This is a re-air episode from Season 2 while we spend time with loved ones during the holidays. We hope you'll get a jolt of Hard Won Wisdom from a few of our favorite guests like Trudy! | One of America’s foremost leaders in diversity, equality, and inclusion will grab your heart with her courage, hope, and love. Trudy’s vivid stories will …

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Andrea Owen: Turning your rock bottom into personal power 43:33

2y ago43:33

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ICYMI: This is a re-air episode from Season 2 while we spend time with loved ones during the holidays. We hope you'll get a jolt of Hard Won Wisdom from a few of our favorite guests like Andrea! | Andrea Owen is an author, speaker, life coach, and guru to thousands, but her story begins in some of the lowest lows an individual can experience. Here …

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KABOOM! Combatting Family and holiday dysfunction with unconditional forgiveness 48:09

2y ago48:09

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Season 4, Episode 7 | Forgiveness expert Mary Hayes Grieco gives you a crash course in forgiveness that will help you replace the arguments, nitpicking, and insanity with peace and tranquility. Take these magic eight steps so you can enjoy the holidays, rather than dread them.By Hard Won Wisdom

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I'm Sorry 33:30

2y ago33:30

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Season 4, Ep. 6 | Two words that change everything. Just say it! An apology shows your strength, not your weakness. Don’t waste time being stubborn or afraid. Dare to say you are sorry and find out how much you will grow in the process.By Hard Won Wisdom

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Self-Esteem Reboot 37:13

2y ago37:13

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Season 4, Episode 5 | Here’s how to mute the negative voice that tells you that you are less than. If you tell yourself you aren’t good enough, don’t deserve your success, are overweight or unattractive, you are cheating yourself of the happiness you could have right this minute. Fawn and Michelle will show you how to turn off the negativity and em…

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Something’s Gotta Give: Burnout Signs and Tips 37:48

2y ago37:48

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Season 4, Episode 4 | When you are giving it all, it can discombobulate everything: mind, body, and spirit. This week, psychotherapist Kimberly Mahr shows what to watch for and what to do whether you are being zapped by work, relationships, obligations, or the crisis du jour.By Hard Won Wisdom

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Coming Back from a Layoff or Firing 43:07

2y ago43:07

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Season 4, episode 3! | We’re hearing of so many layoff nightmares lately. Here is how to come back quickly, forcefully, and successfully to get a job that is even better than the one you lost. This is one part how-to and one part inspiration. Getting laid off may be the best thing that ever happened to you, but you’ve got to set your course to take…

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The Joys of Being Alone 26:26

2y ago26:26

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Season 4, episode 2 | Both Michelle and Fawn have come to the realization that being alone is a million times better than settling just to have somebody. You are in control of everything from the remote to what you eat to where you go, and that can be empowering. And if you are in a good relationship, your soul may still flourish if you find a way …

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SHOCKER. Fawn Went Back to Work. UGH. 36:13

2y ago36:13

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Season 4, Episode 1! A head injury and the need for better health insurance led Fawn to do the unthinkable after 23 years as an entrepreneur. She took a JOB. Don’t worry, it didn’t last. Be inspired to know your path, take risks, and commit to your success with the entertaining lesson Fawn got during one of the most challenging years of her life. #…

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Kathrine Switzer, Marathoner: Four words that will get you out of your own way 38:57

2y ago38:57

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ICYMI: This is a re-air episode from Season 1 while we're in between seasons. We hope you get a jolt of Wisdom from a few of our favorite guests like Kathrine! Kathrine Switzer registered for the Boston Marathon with her initials, and when the race director saw a woman running the race, he tried to forcibly yank her off the course and take her race…

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Brooke Whipple: Winning on the Path of Most Resistance 46:32

2y ago46:32

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ICYMI: This is a re-air episode from Season 1 while we're in between seasons. We hope you get a jolt of Wisdom from a few of our favorite guests like Brooke! She’s an adventurer, an explorer, a YouTube phenomenon, and a reality TV star. But wait, there’s more: Brooke Whipple will give you the confidence to live life on your terms, without seeking p…

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China Widener: Do What’s Hard and Uncomfortable 56:51

2y ago56:51

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ICYMI: This is a re-air episode from Season 2 while we're in between seasons. We hope you get a jolt of Wisdom from a few of our favorite guests! Here is how to build your confidence “muscle memory” so you are calm, cool, and collected when it matters. China will show you how to get in the room, get the experience and make an impact. China Widener …

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Cara Brookins: The Strength You Never Knew You Even Had 49:36

2y ago49:36

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ICYMI: This is a re-air episode from Season 1 while we're in between seasons. We hope you get a jolt of Wisdom from a few of our favorite guests! | After escaping a violent husband and guided only by YouTube videos, Cara Brookins and her four children built a 3,500-square-foot house in nine months. If you want a blast of courage and resilience, joi…

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C-Suite Powerhouse Kim Nelson: "The best professional development program I have ever experienced was becoming a mother." 40:47

2y ago40:47

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ICYMI: This is a re-air episode from Season 2 while we're in between seasons. We hope you get a jolt of Wisdom from a few of our favorite guests! | Kim Nelson killed it in the C-suite at General Mills before joining the board of directors at Colgate Palmolive and other major corporations. Kim says motherhood taught her to lead others by calming the…

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Stacy Allison: Every time you encounter a challenge, it’s time to ante up. 42:38

2y ago42:38

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ICYMI: This is a re-air episode from Season 1 while we're in between seasons. We hope you get a jolt of Wisdom from a few of our favorites! Stacy is the first American woman to summit Mount Everest. She shares a gripping story of challenge, failure, and triumph. She’s learned: Failure is temporary. The top is the most vulnerable place to be. Don’t …