Finding Your Voice: Resilience and Confidence with Kim Brassor, Chief Visionary with One Voice Evolving (S9:Epi 256)
Release Date: 09/29/2025
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From Wrong Jobs to Right Lessons: Navigating Career Detours with Brooke Lively, Founder and President of Cathedral Capital (S9:Epi 259)
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info_outlineIn this episode of the Sweet but Fearless podcast, co-founder, Mary Sullivan, talks with Kim Brassor, founder and Chief Visionary with One Voice Evolving, for an insightful conversation on resilience and reinvention, especially for women over 40. Together, they explore what it truly means to take up space at the table, how to speak so others will listen, and the hidden barriers that keep many women from feeling confident, comfortable, and secure in their roles.
Kim shares practical strategies for finding your voice, stepping into your presence, and overcoming the doubts that hold you back. Whether you’re leading in the workplace, starting something new, or simply redefining what’s next, this episode will give you tools to step forward with courage and clarity.
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Kim Brassor, MA-ORGL, is a speaker, author, and founder of One Voice Evolving. With a background in organizational leadership and a passion for helping women find their authentic voice, Kim specializes in guiding listeners through the art of courageous conversations. Her work blends practical communication tools with somatic awareness, making her an engaging, insightful guest for podcasts focused on personal growth, leadership, women’s empowerment, and professional development.
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