23: Good Nails, Good Vibes & How Color Can Help You Manifest
Release Date: 06/20/2023
Authentic & Brave Podcast
Are you ready to step out of your comfort zone? How can you tell it is even time to do this? It is possible to do this while being brave among change, and with an internal knowing that it is time to grow in authenticity, and that’s why I’m so excited to be joined today by my amazing guest, Robbin Kent. Robin is a Brand Strategist and “Techie Girl”, and says that supporting women who believe they are made for more is absolutely magical to her. She’s a wife of 26 years to her college sweetheart and mom to two amazing kids, and Robin has always known that supporting others was a...
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info_outline 26: Spicy Tacos & Salty Margaritas: Navigating Anger in MarriageAuthentic & Brave Podcast
In last week’s episode, I revealed what anger is, how we experience and feel it, and of course, how we express it. Today, I welcome back my husband John to the podcast to help us go deeper into this topic of anger, and specifically, how anger impacts a relationship. You’ll hear a bit about how we both experienced anger while growing up, and how it has come up at different times as adults in our marriage. I invite you to look at the ways you feel and express anger in your own relationship, and remember, you can be angry at someone and continue to love them at the same time! Are...
info_outline 25: Demystifying Anger (Once and For All)Authentic & Brave Podcast
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info_outline 24: Courage Unleashed: Embracing Authenticity and Being Brave as a Teen with Lilianna RussellAuthentic & Brave Podcast
Today is a very special episode, as I am talking with my own 15-year-old daughter, Lili, about her journey in being authentic and brave. In this episode, Lili reveals how she was able to understand her true self and to help others, including us as her family, understand as well. I’m so proud of Lili for coming on the podcast to share her very personal story, and for being so open and vulnerable in doing it. We hope what you hear today will be of value to you as well, whether you are a parent or a teenager who is on your own path to understand what it means to live an authentic and...
info_outline 23: Good Nails, Good Vibes & How Color Can Help You ManifestAuthentic & Brave Podcast
Many women I talk with discuss how certain colors make them feel, and I want to explore this topic today. Specifically, what does picking out a nail color have to do with living an authentic and brave life? In this episode, I look at the messaging I was raised with about spending money on having my nails done, having the right color picked out, and how others may see me. That’s a lot of pressure for picking out a color to put on my nails for a few weeks. So why then does it cause so much anxiety for me? Sometimes we have to do some things that make us uncomfortable, because of our...
info_outline 22: Wellness Made Easy with Michelle Bibbens of Michelle’s WellAuthentic & Brave Podcast
Today’s guest openly shares her own health, wellness and entrepreneurial journey and how she found her passion through having the bravery to stay true to herself, which are all key themes I talk about often on this podcast. Michelle Bibbens own’s , an online product-based store that curates organic herbal tea blends that help others feel well and rejuvenated by using nature as medicine. By making use of the plants and herbs that God provided, we can find healing and relief from a number of ailments. Michelle’s Well truly cares about your overall well-being and strives to use...
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I’m so excited to introduce you to today’s special guest, Gina Lathan. I met Gina several years ago while on a women’s wellness retreat, and I’ve been working with her ever since. Gina is the owner of Wandering Wellness Collective and the owner of Camp Loon, which you’ve heard me talk about on this podcast. She is also the Director of Business Development for a national manufacturer, a wife, a mother, a friend, a community volunteer and forever optimist. As you’ll hear, Gina is grateful for the opportunity to bring together like-minded women, and she absolutely loves to share...
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info_outline 19: Nurturing Superwoman: Empowering to Focus on Self-CareAuthentic & Brave Podcast
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info_outlineMany women I talk with discuss how certain colors make them feel, and I want to explore this topic today. Specifically, what does picking out a nail color have to do with living an authentic and brave life?
In this episode, I look at the messaging I was raised with about spending money on having my nails done, having the right color picked out, and how others may see me. That’s a lot of pressure for picking out a color to put on my nails for a few weeks. So why then does it cause so much anxiety for me?
Sometimes we have to do some things that make us uncomfortable, because of our silly internal rules that we don't even realize we have. We have to challenge them, we have to move past our comfort zone. Sometimes, we just have to let ourselves be who we are, and for me, today, that’s wearing orange nails.
I hope this episode and its message helps you on your way to living authentically, and aids you in feeling good while manifesting all that it is you desire!
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Until next time, keep on practicing and keep on being authentic and brave!