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The Brave Entrepreneur

Welcome to The Brave Entrepreneur Podcast with your host Jena Rodriguez. Top leaders, celebrities, and entrepreneurs are leading the way and creating a whole new level of possibility. Each week listen in to hear how brilliant humans share their BRAVE secrets to having a thriving business and doing what it really takes to stay in the game. Leave feeling like “I CAN DO THIS” after each and every episode. “Living consciously is not the EASY way, it is the BRAVE way!” Guests of the show include Marisa Peer, Brian Smith Founder of UGGS, Jeffrey Hayzlette CEO of C-Suite Network, James Arthur Ray from the Secret, Mara Glazer, Kelly Roach and many more. Let’s get our BRAVE ON!
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Dec 21, 2020

Ali Brown is a recognized coach for women entrepreneurs, host of the acclaimed Glambition® Radio podcast, and founder of The Trust — a private, premier network for 7- and 8-figure women leaders. Her coaching and consulting enterprise has ranked within the Inc. 500 list of fastest growing private companies in the nation. Ali has been named one of Forbes’ Women to Watch, is one of EY’s Winning Women Entrepreneurs, and was featured on the ABC hit primetime show Secret Millionaire. Her coaching and mentorship have been featured on CNN and many other media outlets.

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If you want to know what makes success REALLY happen and growth REALLY occur, then this convo with the talented, thought-leader, Ali Brown is for you! She shares her honest, raw, "say it out loud" thoughts with us on this powerful, game-changing episode. I have witnessed over the last decade the amazing growth and various chapters that Ali has gone through and am honored to share her story and her unique perspective! When you learn to trust your own guidance and quiet the noise around you, your capacity for greatness expands. She lives this by example!

Listen and watch as the go-to coach for women entrepreneurs, host of the acclaimed Glambition® Radio podcast, and founder of The Trust — a private, premier network for 7- and 8-figure women leaders --- says what needs to be said (unpopular or not) so you can get to where you want to go!

Dec 14, 2020

“My purpose is to Activate Extraordinary Potential.” – Kyle Hermans

Kyle guides leaders and their organizations to transformative breakthroughs and systemic change - having collectively facilitated, advised, coached and trained 2,500+ sessions with the senior leaders of 300+ Fortune 1000 companies and hundreds more SME’s and start Up’s across multiple countries and industries, generating billions in ROI.

Kyle is Co-Founder and CEO of Be Courageous, the global digital first business consultancy - unlocking the breakthroughs necessary in culture, strategy, technology and Innovation to build and transform the world’s most ambitious and courageous leaders and brands.

Kyle holds a BA in Marketing and Design from the Cape Peninsula University of Technology in South Africa, is a certified master practitioner of NLP in both North America and Europe, a certified master facilitator and master practitioner of TRIZ problem-solving patent methodology and a certified master facilitator in innovation and creative problem solving.

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"Courage is a verb!" according to Kyle Hermans, the Co-Founder and CEO of Be Courageous, a global business consultancy. He not only shares some life altering "thought starters" for you to find your courage, but also illustrates just how right NOT fitting in can be! It takes courage and creativity to find the magic in life when you stand outside the systems, outdated paradigms and thought processes.

Listen and watch as Kyle shares his powerful perspective on this and so much more during our deep dive conversation. The future of High Performance is active recovery and active stillness and if you don't what that means, tune in now. You will love this episode!

Dec 7, 2020

Whether you are a speaker or not, there is no doubt that we all have expertise that can leave an impact in the world once it is shared. As the Founder of Get Speaking Gigs Now, Leisa Reid mentors business professionals and entrepreneurs who want to make an impact and ultimately attract their ideal clients through speaking. As a speaker herself, Leisa has successfully booked and delivered over 500 speaking engagements. In her book, Get Speaking Gigs Now, she shares her 7 Step System to Getting Booked, Staying Booked and Attracting Your Ideal Clients Through Speaking.

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Making choices to honor where you are going versus staying where you no longer belong is not an easy thing to do, it is a mega-BRAVE thing to do! Listen and watch as my guest, Leisa Reid, shares her journey through this realization and finds herself better for it. She also shares how life really got dark when she let her voice go quiet and how she found her way back.

Now, as the Founder of Get Speaking Gigs Now, Leisa mentors business professionals and entrepreneurs who want to make an impact and ultimately attract their ideal clients through speaking. There is no doubt that we all have expertise and a story that can leave an impact in the world once it is shared and she is on a mission to help people do just that.

Don't miss this inspiring episode!

Oct 19, 2020
Patty Farmer is an award-winning Marketing & Media Strategist, International Speaker, Podcast Host, Magazine Publisher, and Event Producer and works with small business owners, entrepreneurs & speakers to attract and convert their ideal clients so they can make a big impact in the world, and bigger deposits in their bank account. Patty believes we all have a message and her mission is to help them master their marketing, leverage the media, and monetize their business in a way that creates transformation for both them and their clients while designing a lifestyle they want to live.

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Being brave for Patty Farmer is about stepping way outside of your comfort zone and staying committed to your YES's! She believes we all have a message and her mission is to help you master your marketing, leverage the media, and monetize your business in a way that creates transformation for both you and your clients while designing a lifestyle you want to live.

What lifestyle do you desire? And are you currently living it?

Watch and listen as this award-winning Marketing & Media Strategist, International Speaker, Podcast Host, Magazine Publisher, and Event Producer gives you insight into her secret sauce for success.

Oct 12, 2020

Michael Brody-Waite, a recovering addict, 3x CEO, TEDx Speaker, Inc. 500 Founder, and leadership coach is on a mission to revolutionize the rules of leadership. Michael's background in overcoming addiction is the foundation for his Mask-Free Leadership System, which is built upon 3 principles that saved him from death and set him apart as a leader.

With no college degree, Michael entered Corporate America and received 8 promotions in 7 years. In 2009, Michael left his job to co-found and lead InQuicker, a company that revolutionized healthcare appointment scheduling. InQuicker landed on the Inc. 500 list, was named "Best Place to Work" 4 times, and recognized as Healthcare Company of the Year.

Most recently, Michael served as the CEO of the Nashville Entrepreneur Center, a 501c3 dedicated to connecting 2,000+ entrepreneurs with the resources they need to create, launch or grow a business.

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Let's talk about the intersection between addiction and leadership. That's our show with Michael Brody-Waite today! In the last 17 years Michael has gone from a homeless drug addict on the verge of death to the founder of an Inc 500 company, 3X CEO, author and recently gave a TEDx Talk that has over 1,600,000 views.

Michael and I dive into an honest, authentic conversation about what leadership really means, all the ways you DO NOT do leadership, how to harness your true self and take tried and true principals to turn your world around!

Listen and watch as Michael shares his story of addiction and what happens next...it's truly an brave story of inspiration and resilience!

Sep 28, 2020

Lisa Jayne has connected with leading entrepreneurs, CEO’s of Fortune 500 companies, celebrities, mentor figures and authors and is a fierce advocate for love in action. Combining over 20 years of experience as an Educator and 10 years as an Emotions Practitioner, she has supported thousands of people as they break through emotional patterns in private consultation, workshops and events. As an engaging & grounded speaker, Lisa opens hearts, bringing a love based approach to translating emotions into expanding freedom, self-assurance and clarity of action.

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Emotional Evolution is required! That's the conversation I'm having with the amazing Lisa Jayne. Lisa has connected with leading entrepreneurs, CEO’s of Fortune 500 companies, celebrities, mentor figures and authors and is a fierce advocate for love in action. If you have ever experienced relationship challenges or abandoning yourself for the sake of others, Lisa has a story to share with you!

According to Lisa Jayne, “In seeing ourselves clearly we open a door to an innate and powerful wisdom – we feel emotionally strong, courageous and clear on how to shift any challenging situation. This is true emotional mastery...The REAL currency is how you translate what holds you back into love based action – this becomes your unshakeable core.”

Don't miss this episode as we dive in deep to a higher consciousness dialogue to expand you.

Sep 21, 2020

Kendrick Shope is an international sales authority, creator of the Authentic Selling®️ process and the founder of Authentic Selling®️ University, the leading online sales training for modern businesses producing millions of dollars in revenue for her students.

Often called the most over-delivering woman online, Kendrick believes in doing business differently, providing her students with Rocky Balboa’s drive and Olivia Pope’s determination to their success.

Kendrick hosts Authentic Selling® TV reaching 186 countries and 6 continents where she provides sales expertise that is sweet as pie but tough as nails.

Authentic Selling®️ has been featured on the Steve Harvey Show, NBC, Forbes, INC, Reader’s Digest, HLN, and dozens more.

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When you are faced with the truth of your heart such as "I am living a lie", what comes next is all about gettin' your BRAVE ON!

Kendrick Shope, an international sales authority, creator of the Authentic Selling®️ process and the founder of Authentic Selling®️ University, dives deep into how she heard that truth and dared to do something about it. And now she runs a highly successful business where authenticity is not just a word but a way of being!

Listen and watch as we look at the underbelly of leadership, hard conversations, setting boundaries and showing up truly authentic in intention and actions.

Kendrick's energy and heart is infectious and this convo just might wake something brave up in you!

Sep 14, 2020

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Maruxa Murphy is on a mission...she is here to empower 1 Million women to create their own economy in the next 5 years.

Having gone from having a masters degree and a ton of accolades in her leadership and development work in higher education to “losing it all”, Maruxa found herself in 2008 having the opportunity to recreate and reinvent what she wanted for her life.

Between now and then, she’s had 3 daughters, moved twice across the country, owns Perky Perky Coffee Company, has been behind building 2 multi-million dollar companies while also serving as a consultant and mentor to numerous companies and leaders looking to create and cultivate engaged and empowered communities.

Watch and learn as Maruxa shares how she deals with fear, what creating your own economy can do to change your life and a deep dive into a bigger thinking!

Don't miss this one!

Sep 7, 2020

Violette de Ayala is a Cuban-American serial and social Entrepreneur, Founder of FemCity®, and virtual mentor to over 20,000 women. She’s also the International Best Selling Author of The Self-Guided Guru© Life Lessons for the Everyday Human.

Violette has been quoted in Success, Forbes, Entrepreneur, CNBC, Fast Company, Thrive Global, Medium, Yahoo Finance, Yahoo Small Business, Authority, Business Insider News as a small business expert and in MarieClaire.

Violette has also been seen in featured campaigns in People, InStyle, Real Simple magazines in addition to bareMinerals "Women We Love" Series.

She served as part of The White House: Women Environmental Leaders Program and was a commissioned Keynote speaker for Accenture’s International Women's Month Event, the SBA Regional Women's Conference, and Luxury Brand Partners.

FemCity has been seen in Gilt, Vogue, Forbes, AP, Mashable and Fast Company and has over 100 locations in the US, Canada and the Islands.

Violette and Stephen and have three kids that span mid 20’s to tween age. Their gracefully aging rescue dog, Cosmo is a frequent pseudo star on her instagram.

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Evolution....Violette de Ayala knows it well. Throughout her life and many businesses, she has experienced real evolution of her mindset, her spirit and her business acumen. She is a Cuban-American serial and social Entrepreneur, Founder of FemCity®, and virtual mentor to over 20,000 women. Violette also is the International Best Selling Author of The Self-Guided Guru© Life Lessons for the Everyday Human and is quoted on many top publications and seen on many stages.

Our convo starts out with a clear picture of how spectacular her business mind works and we flow into some really beautiful banter about consciousness, faith and focusing on your purpose. Dive in with us and connect to just the right message for you in this moment!

Don't miss this powerful dialogue!

Aug 10, 2020
Colleen Biggs strives to reach all women through influence to encourage the understanding that in order to be, have, and do anything in life that you desire, you must first Gain Clarity!
 
Colleen survived an early childhood of chaos, loss, and abuse. It was through these trials that she gained the clarity to understand the magnitude of loving others unconditionally and realizing the power of community.
 
She is an inspiration to others by helping them realize their worth, gain clarity, and SHOW UP. She believes that life is about thriving and not simply surviving. She has extensive success and experience in Corporate America for over 30 years, coaching over 300 CEO’s, franchising, voluntary national and local community service, and numerous project launches. She has served as a Director for her church and organized women’s retreats and local girls’ camps as well as serves on several Advisory Boards.
 
Most recently she launched the successful business, Lead Up for Women. Lead Up for Women is an elite community of like-minded women driven by Passion, Power & Purpose. She currently has a weekly podcast and interviews two powerful leaders weekly to inspire, educate and motivate on Lead Up for Women: Speak Up to Lead Up, is an author to the #1 Best Selling International Book: The Anatomy of Accomplishment, and publishes a bi-monthly magazine.
 
She travels the nation hosting powerful retreats, is a global Speaker, and pioneer for women empowering, motivating and educating them to lead without permission by tapping into their purpose. She is happily married to the love of her life with 7 children and 11 grandchildren.

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Two words: PERMISSION and OWNERSHIP! This is the conversation Colleen Biggs and I had! She dives in deep and shares how self-imposed patterns and beliefs shaped her life while also uncovering the ways in which she broke the patterns of unworthiness. Listen and watch as we explore why she kept herself in a "cage of pain" for so long and how she helped herself and now helps other women be authentically themselves and LeadUp their lives!

Colleen Biggs strives to reach all women through influence to encourage the understanding that in order to be, have, and do anything in life that you desire, you must first Gain Clarity! She is an inspiration to others by helping them realize their worth, gain clarity, and SHOW UP. She believes that life is about thriving and not simply surviving.

Aug 3, 2020

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If you've ever thought to yourself, "I can't do that", then listen into Dawn Bates BRAVE story. Her unconventional, soul-fulfilling lifestyle might just make you wonder "What's possible?"

Born in the UK, Dawn is best known for her profound wisdom, truth slaying and high energy levels, not to mention a trademark giggle which is as infectious as a flu epidemic.

As well as being an international bestselling author and author coach, Dawn Bates is an online entrepreneur, specializing in developing powerful visions, underpinned with powerful leadership profound truths for her female clients.

Dawn’s first trilogy ‘The Trilogy of Life Itself’ is powerful. It brings together the multi-faceted aspects of the world we live in and takes you on a roller coaster ride that will leave you wanting more from life. She’s an authority on leading others to create exceptional results in their life by igniting the passions and fire deep within their souls and shifting them from fear, feelings of imposter and self doubt to living an abundant life where they are free to speak, be and live powerfully.

Watch and listen to find your own soul's calling and be brave enough to follow it!

Jul 27, 2020

Thais Gibson is an author, speaker and co-creator of the Personal Development School. She is extremely passionate about personal growth, the subconscious mind and connecting with others. With an MA and over 13 different certifications ranging from CBT to hypnosis, Thais strives to continuously learn and grow.

Thais is best known for her contributing work and research on Attachment Theory and the impact of attachment trauma on our adult romantic relationships. She overlaps attachment trauma challenges with personal core wounds, limiting beliefs and emotional patterns at the subconscious level to give us deeper insight into ourselves and our relationships. Her book, The Attachment Theory Guide, was written on this topic and her YouTube channel often focuses on educating people on how to subconsciously reprogram this area of their lives.

After overcoming her own challenges with addiction in her early years, Thais is profoundly determined to educate people on how they can reprogram painful or limiting programs in their own mind. She is focused on helping people retrain their brain to achieve relationship fulfillment, abundance and personal freedom in their lives.

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When you hit rock bottom in your early twenties after being addicted to pain killers for 7 years, it's a true dark night of the soul when you realize you must change! It's a wake up call. Thais Gibson, an author, speaker and co-creator of the Personal Development School, shares her brave journey through perfectionism, addiction, and the inner war that had to be won. After facing her self bravely, she became extremely passionate about personal growth, the subconscious mind and connecting with others.

Listen and watch as we have an elevated conversation and vulnerable share about life, conflict, growth and where to go from here!

Thais, with an MA and over 13 different certifications ranging from CBT to hypnosis, strives to continuously learn and grow and she shows us first hand that it is a journey worth taking!

Jul 20, 2020

Jeffrey Hayzlett is a primetime television host of C-Suite with Jeffrey Hayzlett and Executive Perspectives on C-Suite TV, and business podcast host of All Business with Jeffrey Hayzlett on C-Suite Radio.

Hayzlett is a well-traveled public speaker, former Fortune 100 CMO, and author of four best-selling business books: Think Big, Act Bigger: The Rewards of Being Relentless, Running the Gauntlet, The Mirror Test and The Hero Factor: How Great Leaders Transform Organizations and Create Winning Cultures.

He shares his executive insight and commentary on television networks like Bloomberg, MSNBC, Fox Business, and C-Suite TV.

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Jeffrey Hayzlett's bio is a mile long! Yet what I found to be most impressive is his realness, transparency and straight-shooter advise.

His story began like many of us and proves out the formula for success - watch and listen to discover what it is for you! When the going gets tough, the BRAVE gets going!

Jeffrey shares his perspective in a way that will get you moving! Don't miss this one!

Jul 6, 2020

Ungenita Prevost is the founder of SellingINStilettos®, Monetize Your Network and a Chief Feminine Officer. She is based in Europe and the US with a global clientele and a career that spans film/TV, music, beauty and fashion. Her brand portfolio includes Nike, Victoria’s Secret, The Body Shop, Sony, Paul Mitchell, Wet Seal, Mitsubishi and ING Direct. She’s worked with legendary director Steven Spielberg, Jon Bon Jovi, Ashton Kutcher, LL Cool J, Robert Palmer and Janet Jackson, to name a few.

However, it wasn’t always this glamorous! ‘Aged out’ of the foster care system at 18 years, she’s experienced every financial hardship you can possibly imagine (homeless, jobless, car-less, cashless and parent-less). Not one to rest on her laurels, she learned to leverage her failures, conquered obstacles and mastered the art of “selling herself” serving 50,000+ women and closing millions of dollars’ worth of sales in her career.

Watch and listen as she shares her ebbs and flows, and finds her resilience! If she could bottle up “resilience”, she would sell it to every woman she ran in to! Life is about building 3 basic skills that will have you thriving…listen as she offers them up!

 

Jun 29, 2020

Do you know who you REALLY are? Maybe you feel like something is just OFF in your life yet not sure what it is? Well Jessica Butts has figured it out! Not only in her life, but for others. She helps us creative intuitive types (yes that's who I am as well) get unapologetic about what we want and how we want to live our lives!

Listen and watch as Jessica and I dive deep into her amazing point of view around living a "Front Seat Life". She also opens up and shares with us what she continues to struggle with along her journey and how she gets her brave on. Her transparency and raw emotion will have you looking deep within for your own truth!

Don't miss this powerful episode!

(Headphones recommended if you have sensitive ears listening:-)

 

More About Jessica

Jessica Butts is a Myers Briggs nerd/expert and former psychotherapist and couples counselor turned Author, Keynote Speaker, and Intuitive Coach. Jessica has an exciting and eye-opening spin on the Myers Briggs Personality Type Indicator which unlocks massive clarity for female creatives.

 

Jun 22, 2020

GOOSEBUMPS! That's the feeling you will get after hearing the stories and magic of my conversation with the founder of UGGS, Brian Smith! He is a surfer at heart and a man of many reinventions! Listen and watch as he shares his 20+ year mantras that gets him through any hard time, be invigorated with his optimism, and find YOU in his story.

Brian's inspirational talks and media appearances on his breakthrough business strategies are widely attended by business people of all ages from a diverse array of market sectors.

Brian Smith knows this..."letting go may NOT be the worse thing in the world" and he will tell you why!

Don't miss this episode. It's a game changer!

 

More About Brian Smith

UGG Founder Brian Smith; has become one of the most sought after speakers and business leaders in the country.

Team building, company culture, growth challenges, are all presented through a lens of vast experience, combined with a vision of a spiritual approach towards the future of business today.

Brian Smith has been designated by Footwear News (FN) as one of the most influential people in footwear, in the past century.

May 11, 2020

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Three simple words changed her life and it can change yours. Watch and listen as my featured guest, Marisa Peer, a world renowned celebrity therapist and creator of RTT (Rapid Transformation Therapy) shares those words with us and opens up about her brave moments and powerful game-changing guidance.

We are in some turbulent times yet the opportunity to truly see ourselves and embrace all that we are is upon us as well. Marisa shares her thoughts on loss, need for certainty and control, and how to resolve it all! She also dives into the true epidemic that exists and gives us her amazing words of wisdom.

Don’t miss this episode! You will fall in love with Marisa Peer!

Apr 27, 2020

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Imagine losing your husband and son within the last 5 years to suicide. Can you still breathe?!? Well Carey Conley, a true Brave Master, shared her heart, truth and courage on this episode about just that. Listen and watch as we dive deeper into this tragic yet purposeful story of hers. Not only is she a powerful Vision Expert, Speaker and Author, she has built two businesses over the past 26 years while raising her children.

Carey has helped thousands of people of all walks of life get very clear on their vision and purpose. She recently co-authored a book with her daughter about their journey through adversity, and is now more passionate than ever to show people why having a vision is EVERYTHING.

Maybe just maybe vision isn't always about seeing how things will play out, it's about having the courage to step into your purpose in the most unexpected ways!

 

Apr 20, 2020

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Ameerah Saine is not only a veteran, but also the creative genius behind her movement, Brunch and Slay! Watch and listen as we talk about her most pivotal decision at 18 years old that has shaped her life, what came to a halt at the age of 26, and where she is now! Her story is one of guts, commitment, self-leadership and BRAVE!

Ameerah also sheds light on some of the most profoundly powerful habits that will guide you to the abundance, ideas and confidence when implemented daily!

Don't miss this FUN, insightful episode! Also, check out her podcast on brunchandslay.com (and catch our amazing conversation where she interviewed me about getting your brave on!)

Apr 13, 2020

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Mission-driven entrepreneurs, listen up! Lisa Cherney is Getting F*&^ Real with us today! With her "tell it like it is" with a strong dose of compassionate speak, Lisa shares with us the underbelly of her journey, the experiences that shaped her life approach and the RIGHT questions to ask to see yourself for ALL that you are.

Watch and listen as we dive into a deeper conversation about having the courage, the BRAVE, to follow your own truth, your own voice and stop hesitating. Lisa shares how she built up a 7-figure business only to find out that she wasn't happy and decided to stop! The rise up and the ebb and flow of her journey is truly inspiring (with some Get F*&^ Real urgency thrown in!) Don't wait for your life to happen, create it the way you want it...NOW unapologetically!

Don't miss this episode. And check out HER podcast episode with me here: https://gfr.life/episodes/32! That's where this convo all started!

Apr 6, 2020

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Susan is a feisty scorpio (was even born with the red hair to back it up!) who has navigated life by learning how to listen within to that Divine urge that keeps pointing her in the direction of her life’s purpose even when she can’t see the road. She is an intuitive healer and spiritual guide in the crossroads of life.

Watch and listen as we explore her brave journey, her quest of self love and self discovery. It's all about connecting to your inner Divine Spark and following it with brave!

Also if you want even more of a deeper dive, Susan has a new book called “Live An Empowered Life: A 30 Day Journey”, which is a 30 day journey workbook with affirmations, inspirations, journaling prompts and experiential exercises.

Don't miss this episode! Your heart will thank you!

Mar 30, 2020

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Lauren shares her inspiring story and how the trials she went through led her to becoming a fierce female. Discover how no matter what women have gone through in their past, they can come into their power and be fierce, fabulous, fearless and brave at any age!

You don't want to miss this show as you'll find out how Lauren has taken fierce to a whole new level!

Mar 23, 2020

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Nathan Hirsch is on fire! His contagious energy will have you moving up and forward in your business! Nathan is a real example of follow your own way, stop caring about what others think, and be willing to fail!

Nathan is a 30 year old 10 year entrepreneur and expert in remote hiring and eCommerce. He started his first eCommerce business out of his college dorm room and has sold over $30 million online. He is now the co-founder and CEO of FreeeUp.com, a marketplace that connects businesses with pre-vetted virtual assistants, freelancers and agencies in eCommerce, digital marketing, and much more.

Listen and watch to hear what his journey has been from broke college kid to successful CEO!

Listen in to find out Nathan's free gift for you.

Sign up for free at https://freeeup.com/brave and get a$25 credit to try it out.

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