How to Have Courageous Conversations with Lauren Sikes
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Lauren Sikes understands that honest, courageous conversations can transform lives. She’s the founder of DesignEd, a company that guides leaders and organizations on how to build healthy, thriving and high-performing teams. In this episode, Lauren will share her story of leaving her job as a teacher to start a business, and she explains how companies can start to change their cultures for the better. SHOW NOTES: JOIN MAKE IT BRAVE FB COMMUNITY: MAKE IT BRAVE INSTAGRAM:
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Helping Women Navigate Infertility with Ashleigh Marie Brown
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Ashleigh Marie Brown is working to destigmatize infertility challenges and help women feel less alone. She’s the founder of Claire Fertility, an integrated wellness platform for women who are navigating reproductive challenges. Ashleigh will share her inspiring journey of becoming a tech founder, along with some advice for anyone who hopes to one day start a company. SHOW NOTES: GET A FREE COACHING CALL: JOIN MAKE IT BRAVE FB COMMUNITY: MAKE IT BRAVE INSTAGRAM:
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Finding Meaning Through Challenges with Kirbee Miller
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Kirbee Miller has faced many incredible challenges throughout her life, along with working a demanding corporate job and starting her own business. Kirbee will share her moving story of dealing with childhood trauma, caring for her parents who were injured in a car accident, and becoming a brave and resilient business owner. She’ll also discuss her culinary experience company, KiNiMi Kitchen, and explain how she’s pivoted to virtual offerings during COVID-19. SHOW NOTES: GET A FREE COACHING CALL: JOIN MAKE IT BRAVE FB COMMUNITY: MAKE IT BRAVE INSTAGRAM:
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Emigrating to a New Country with Erika Matallana
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When Erika Matallana moved to the U.S. at age 24, it essentially meant she had to start over in her career. She had a background in communications but didn’t even know the language in her new country. Erika will share what it was like to go from having a position of privilege in South America to becoming the minority in the U.S. We’ll also discuss her experience of climbing the corporate ladder as a woman of color and the ways in which that challenge helped her become more empathetic. SHOW NOTES: GET A FREE COACHING CALL: JOIN MAKE IT BRAVE FB COMMUNITY: MAKE IT BRAVE...
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The 3 Words That Will Guide Me in 2021
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Every year, I choose three words to serve as my guiding principles for the year. In this solo show, I’m sharing the three words for 2021 and why I chose them. Listen in and then let me know which word, words or themes you chose for this year! SHOW NOTES: GET A FREE COACHING CALL: JOIN MAKE IT BRAVE FB COMMUNITY: MAKE IT BRAVE INSTAGRAM:
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What the Brain Can Teach Us About Fear with Tim Ash
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Today’s guest, Tim Ash, will talk about his new book, Unleash the Primal Brain, and what we can learn about fear by looking at evolutionary psychology. We’ll also talk about the ways Tim has been brave in his own life––how he became an entrepreneur, left his successful business to start over and all the pivots he’s made throughout his career. This is such a fascinating conversation, you don’t want to miss it! SHOW NOTES: GET A FREE COACHING CALL: JOIN MAKE IT BRAVE FB COMMUNITY: MAKE IT BRAVE INSTAGRAM:
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Pursuing a Lifelong Passion with Judith Bright
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For years, ignored her creative calling. It wasn’t until she had turned 40 and had three kids that she decided to change careers and pursue her dream of jewelry making. That creative passion turned her super-successful jewelry brand, which has been featured on both television and film. Judith’s story is proof that it’s never too late to pursue your dreams. If you have a dream that has been tapping you on the shoulder, you don’t want to miss this conversation. SHOW NOTES: 65 GET A FREE COACHING CALL: JOIN MAKE IT BRAVE FB COMMUNITY: MAKE IT BRAVE...
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Finding Freedom Through Entrepreneurship with Karima Neghmouche
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Karima Neghmouche’s road to entrepreneurship wasn’t an easy one. She was fired from her first job after college and was living out of trash bags in her car. She had maxed out her credit cards and was working at a BBQ restaurant to make ends meet. And when she finally landed a job, she was miserably unhappy. So, she quit. And found her way to being a business owner at the ripe old age of 22. Today, you’re going to hear how she overcame the many obstacles she faced to become a top brand designer and host of The Creative Minds Think Alike podcast. Karima’s story is proof of the...
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When Life Doesn't Go As Planned
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What do you do when life throws you a curveball? I share why I took an unexpected hiatus from the show and some of the key lessons I’ve learned about what to do when life doesn’t go as you plan. EPISODE SHOW NOTES: JOIN MAKE IT BRAVE FB COMMUNITY: MAKE IT BRAVE INSTAGRAM:
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3 Lessons I've Learned From This Challenging Year
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There's no question that 2020 has been a difficult year for everyone––myself included. Here are three things I've learned about myself amidst these challenges. EPISODE SHOW NOTES: GET A FREE COACHING CALL: JOIN MAKE IT BRAVE FB COMMUNITY: MAKE IT BRAVE INSTAGRAM:
info_outlineDo you have someone in your life that you’ve always looked up to for their confidence and courage?
That’s how I feel about today’s guest, Kia Jarmon. Several years ago, I spoke on a panel with Kia. And ever since I met her, I’ve admired her confidence and courage. She knows exactly who she is and it’s evident in how she shows up in the world.
Kia is talented and gifted in so many ways that it’s hard to find the right words to describe her. Kia is an entrepreneur. A communicator. A speaker. A change agent. A philanthropist. A mentor. A mother. Ultimately, Kia is a strong, powerful voice in Nashville. That’s why you’ll often find her working on high-impact projects in our city.
During our conversation, we talked about everything from how to be brave in business to the courage of motherhood to finding the bravery to address racism in your own life.
Kia is so wise and her confidence is utterly contagious. This was such a valuable, beautiful, honest conversation. I hope you’ll enjoy listening to Kia as much as I did.
Connect with Kia and Her Work
- Learn about Kia’s boutique public relations firm, MEPR Agency
- Learn more about Kia’s work and speaking
- Black Philanthropy Initiative, Give Back, Give Black
- Follow Kia on Instagram
- Connect with Kia on LinkedIn
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