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Bold Doesn’t Need Permission: Rebuilding Identity After Trauma
01/23/2026
Bold Doesn’t Need Permission: Rebuilding Identity After Trauma
In episode 34 of Fearless and Focused, Casey and Brooke sit down with Sarah Foley, better known as the Vertical Blonde, to talk about what it really looks like to rebuild your identity after life changes in an instant. After an ATV accident in 2012 left Sarah paralyzed from the waist down, she made a decision many people never even consider: she wasn’t going to shrink—she was going to rise! Sarah shares the powerful story behind creating her iconic brand, Vertical Blonde, and how she reclaimed her sense of glamour, confidence, and femininity while navigating disability. This conversation goes deeper than motivation... it’s about internal reflection, staying consistent, and choosing to embody the fullest version of yourself even when the world expects you to settle for less. Sarah also opens up about the realities of stepping into corporate speaking, the pressure to “fit the mold,” and how she’s learned to stay true to her bold, unapologetic presence. This episode is a reminder that living fearlessly isn’t loud...it’s intentional. It’s listening to yourself, taking aligned action, and showing up as who you are, not who you think you’re supposed to be. In this episode, you’ll hear: Sarah’s story after her 2012 ATV accident and the identity shift that followed How “Vertical Blonde” was born—and why creating your own identity matters Reclaiming femininity, confidence, and glamour through disability The role of consistency, inner work, and embodiment in real transformation Breaking into corporate speaking without dimming your personality What it means to live fearlessly: listen inward, then act with intention Listen now and take away a fresh perspective on confidence, identity, and showing up fully... no matter what you’ve been through!
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