The Hard Won Wisdom Podcast

What if you could sit down with great women CEOs, Nobel Peace Prize winners, Olympic Athletes, political leaders and other trailblazers for a personal mentoring session? Join us weekly for the Hard Won Wisdom Podcast. Your co-hosts are best-selling, Oprah book author Fawn Germer and corporate innovator Michelle Brigman. This podcast is inspiring, fun and life-changing. Not only will you get me time with great women in business, you'll also connect with the first woman to run the Boston Marathon, a Hollywood director, a survivalist and a famous psychic medium. There is always hard won wisdom to inspire you to harness all of your power, take risks, go for what you are scared to try and live a bolder, more fulfilling life.

DO THE TWO PODCAST HOSTS HATE EACH OTHER NOW? 01/25/2025

DO THE TWO PODCAST HOSTS HATE EACH OTHER NOW? Welcome to the season finale of the Hard Won Wisdom Podcast! 🎉 Fawn Germer and Michelle Brigman are here to wrap up a year full of growth, change, and heartfelt connections. In this episode, they share their personal journeys and the changes they've welcomed with open arms. 🔹 What We'll Talk About: Fawn's quest for positivity in a world that can sometimes feel heavy 🕊️ The emotional rollercoaster after surviving two hurricanes in Florida 🌪️😢 Fawn's soul-searching road trip and her thoughts on life and mortality 🛣️🐾 Why real friendships matter more than superficial ones 🤝 Shifting from career-focused talks to building meaningful relationships 🌟 Michelle's annual vision board ritual and how it brings clarity and energy 🧩⚡ Society's growing acceptance of therapy and personal growth 💬🧠 A fun look back at the Y2K scare and UFO worries 🛸 Personal updates on balancing life and podcasting 🔄💕 🔹 Why Tune In? Get fresh perspectives on staying positive through tough times. Be inspired by stories of overcoming emotional hurdles. Learn to cultivate real friendships and set healthy boundaries. Discover tips for personal growth and the healing power of therapy. Join us for an intimate and uplifting chat as we close out another amazing season! 🌠✨ 🔹 *Subscribe and Connect:* Make sure to subscribe, like, and hit the notification bell to stay updated with new episodes! 🔔 *Thank You for Listening!* Your continued support makes our journey special. We can't wait to bring more hard-won wisdom to your ears next season! Stay tuned and connected! --- *Follow Us:* Website: www.hardwonwisdom.com Find us on all your favorite streaming platforms *Sponsored by:* Women's Leadership Network - Empowering women to lead and succeed. Let's start a conversation and create a supportive community together! CONNECT WITH FAWN ✩ Website https://www.fawngermer.com/ ✩ LinkedIn / fawngermer ✩ Facebook - / fawngermerauthor ✩ YouTube - / @fawngermerauthor CONNECT WITH MICHELLE ✩ Coaching Website https://www.michellebrigman.com ✩ Customer Experience Consulting Website https://www.advantagecx.com/ ✩ LinkedIn / michellebrigman ✩ Facebook - / thebraveadvantage ✩ Instagram / michellebrigmanexeccoach ✩ Twitter / m_brigman ✩ YouTube - / @michellebrigman EDITED & PRODUCED BY AJ Aligonero https://ajaligonero.weebly.com/ SPONSORED BY WOMEN’S LEADERSHIP NETWORK https://www.womensleadershipnetwork.com * * * * * NEW TO FAWN & MICHELLE? READ MORE HERE: About - Hard Won Wisdom https://hardwonwisdom.com/?page_id=21 WE LOVE MESSAGES FROM OUR LISTENERS! SEND IT HERE: [email protected] ; #HardWonWisdom, #LifeLessons, #PersonalGrowth, #WomenEmpowerment, #CareerAdvice, #PodcastClips, #FacingFears, #OvercomingChallenges, #InspirationalStories, #LeadershipTips. /episode/index/show/hardwonwisdom/id/34990185

#92)Susan Reynolds: How Much Can a Mother Love Her Baby? 02/20/2024

#91) Let’s Talk about Sex, with Sex Therapist Mona McGregor 02/13/2024

#90) Francine Ward: Esteemable Acts: From Rock Bottom to Pure Power 02/06/2024

#89)Maddie Zickel: Out in the Middle of Nowhere 01/30/2024

#88) Erin Risius: Rediscovering Your Lost Self/ Passions 01/23/2024

#87) Melissa Maheux: The Courage to Change (Your Job) 01/16/2024

#86) Niro Feliciano: Divine Connection. (Yup, We Go There) 01/09/2024

#85) The Girl in the Woods: Brooke Whipple 01/02/2024

#84) Elizabeth Heaney: Is Settling Always Bad? 12/19/2023

#83) Dr. Brandy Baxter: Why is it so Hard to Talk about Money? 12/13/2023

#82) Susan Shapiro Barash: When Friendships Break Up (or Should) 12/05/2023

#81) Erin Risius: Small Steps, Big Gains: What Moves You? 11/29/2023

#80) Andrea Lytle Peet: HOPE FIGHTS BACK 11/21/2023

#79) Kimberly Mahr - The World is Batsh*t Crazy 11/15/2023

REBOOT!!! Diving into Change and Living Your Best Life | Hard Won Wisdom Podcast 2023 Summer Special 08/11/2023

REBOOT!!! Diving into Change and Living Your Best Life | Hard Won Wisdom Podcast 2023 Summer Special 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 until it’s too late to make life changes. 00:10:05 Women turning to vices due to transition. Prioritize yourself. 00:13:53 Experience shapes identity; fearlessness leads to growth. 00:18:17 Women supporting each other through life challenges. 00:21:32 Reconnecting with old friends brings unexpected joy. 00:24:29 The power of reconnecting with others. 00:27:07 Saying no. 00:32:49 Keep moving yourself forward. CONNECT WITH FAWN ✩ Website https://www.fawngermer.com/ ✩ LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/fawngermer/ ✩ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/FawnGermerAuthor ✩ YouTube -https://www.youtube.com/@FawnGermerAuthor CONNECT WITH MICHELLE ✩ Coaching Website https://www.michellebrigman.com ✩ Customer Experience Consulting Website https://www.advantagecx.com/ ✩ LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/michellebrigman/ ✩ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/TheBraveAdvantage ✩ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/michellebrigmanexeccoach/ ✩ Twitter https://twitter.com/M_Brigman ✩ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDQumVLGqd7KdV2Z9ESyalg EDITED & PRODUCED BY AJ Aligonero https://ajaligonero.weebly.com/ SPONSORED BY WOMEN’S LEADERSHIP NETWORK https://www.womensleadershipnetwork.com * * * * * NEW TO FAWN & MICHELLE? READ MORE HERE: About - Hard Won Wisdom https://hardwonwisdom.com/?page_id=21 WE LOVE MESSAGES FROM OUR LISTENERS! SEND IT HERE: [email protected] ; [email protected] #Podcast #HardWonWisdom #WyomingAdventure #PersonalGrowth #SupportSystem #Reconnect #LiveLifeFully #EmbraceEveryDay #Resilience #Inspirational #Reconnection #SupportNetwork #FearlessAction #Success #ProfessionalDevelopment #PodcastRecommendation #EmbraceTheUnexpected #MeaningfulConnections #FearlessLiving #SupportSystem #ListenLikeSubscribeShare #michellebrigman #fawngermer #liveyourfabulous #thebraveadvantage /episode/index/show/hardwonwisdom/id/27699660

Big changes for Fawn, Michelle and the Hard Won Wisdom Podcast 07/18/2023

Anne Witherspoon: Failing at Mom/Wife/Nurturer Stuff? No problem. 07/11/2023

Anne Witherspoon: Failing at Mom/Wife/Nurturer Stuff? No problem. 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, a corporate leader who learned plenty once she learned how to change a diaper. And that was just the beginning LISTEN / SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST Apple Podcasts: Spotify: YouTube: Website: TIMESTAMPS 00:01:32 Anne discusses the pressure on women to excel in traditional roles and highlights a personal story about becoming a mother. 00:04:55 Anne feels like a failure for not being able to breastfeed and is relieved when a doctor suggests using formula instead. 00:07:17 Despite the progress women have made in careers and government representation, societal expectations of women as homemakers and mothers continue to be deeply ingrained. These expectations overshadow women's professional achievements and influence their self-perception. Peer judgment further complicates the issue. 00:10:26 We need to speak to our daughters about societal expectations. Challenges of work-life balance and motherhood. The importance of making conscious decisions about traditional roles. The story of a successful woman with a messy house. Deciding what tasks we can let go of. The example of Meg Whitman's approach. 00:17:02 Michelle discusses prioritizing their child's needs and letting go of external pressures and expectations. 00:22:07 Woman judged for being a working woman. 00:24:36 Michelle discusses the frustration of being expected to fulfill traditional household roles without receiving much help or appreciation from family members. Despite attempts to establish boundaries and expectations, the speaker admits to still doing most of the household tasks. 00:27:35 Parent stopped doing children's laundry, taught them life skills, including cleaning. 00:33:37 I want my daughter to have her voice and boundaries, but it has backfired. We're figuring out how to parent differently without a playbook. 00:35:16 Anne emphasizes the importance of learning and reading, especially in relation to child-rearing and understanding individual strengths and communication styles. They believe this approach has made them a successful mother and professional. 00:38:06 Respect personal thresholds, share a story about cleanliness mishap. 00:42:12 Join the Hard Won Wisdon podcast for career advice from influential thought leaders, brought to you by the women's leadership network. CONNECT WITH FAWN ✩ Website ✩ LinkedIn ✩ Facebook - ✩ YouTube - CONNECT WITH MICHELLE ✩ Coaching Website ✩ Customer Experience Consulting Website ✩ LinkedIn ✩ Facebook - ✩ Instagram ✩ Twitter ✩ YouTube - SPONSORED BY WOMEN’S LEADERSHIP NETWORK #hardwonwisdom #fawngermer #michellebrigman #hardwonwisdompodcast /episode/index/show/hardwonwisdom/id/27417213