The Brave Files

Following The Voice Of Your Dreams

Aaron is an engaging and inspiring guest as he shares his journey through several different careers including being a professional snowboarder, then touring with an “angsty emo band” and then taking stages and changing lives as a transformational coach, and best-selling author. He then embraced his own deepest desires to pursue a career as an actor. Step into this personal and delightful conversation between Heather and her longtime coach and you'll leave with a smile on your face, inspired and ready to take on your own dreams! Detailed show notes can be found here.Share your thoughts and feedback by calling 312-646-0205Support The Brave Files on Patreon

Dyslexic superhero

Gibby Booth knew from the age of 5 that something about her was different. It wasn't until she was facing failure in college that she was tested for and confirmed to have, dyslexia. Her college granted her the accommodations required to succeed and thrive. Now she seeks to do the same for others. Gibby’s reframing the way dyslexia is seen and empowering an entire community of people to embrace their Dyslexia as a superpower.Detailed Show NotesShare your thoughts and feed back by calling 312-646-0205.Support The Brave Files on Patreon and become part of our BRAVE MOVEMENT!  

Creating Community

This episode will remind you that surrounding yourself with a collaborative, like-minded community that supports you is key for success.  We literally cannot do it without that support and if you can't find a support system that meets your needs, create one! You have everything it takes to forge your own path. Be audacious. You don’t have to do things a certain way. It’s easier to be brave when you have people you trust by your side.Read the full show notes here.Become part of our BRAVE MOVEMENT by supporting The Brave Files on Patreon (and get awesome goodies)!Call in with your thoughts and feedback, we appreciate it! 312-646-0205.

Forgiveness Gave Me Strength

In brave defiance of the “victim mentality,” Madeleine Black's journey led her to ultimately forgive the young men who assaulted her as a teenager. Forgiveness, as Madeleine shares, is not about the person being forgiven - it’s all about the release of anger and hurt that we build up which keeps us from living the healthiest life possible. Forgiveness is about self-love. Detailed Show Notes Here.Support The Brave Files on Patreon.Call in and tell us how you're out choosing bravely: 312-646-0205

Transformation Crash Course

Are you searching for answers or looking for a breakthrough? How do we turn our circumstances into triumph? Come on a ride with us and meet Carla Moore! At 40 years old and 350 pounds, Carla was in a car accident that changed her life. She shares her transformation principals and how inward change creates an outward impact."When you get a sense of who you are, and what you're here to do, you move with that force and that power to help create the life that you've imagined" - Carla Moore.Support The Brave Files Podcast  on PatreonShare your thoughts by calling 312-646-0205.

Heart-Centered Living

After spending a large portion of her life running from cause to cause and spreading herself too thin, Gia Duke realized that there were too many causes for her to fully support. She couldn't help fast enough and there was always more work to be done - no matter how hard she worked and tried. Tune in to learn about Gia’s journey to focus her energy and encourage others to give back in their own unique ways.Share your thoughts and feed back by calling 312-646-0205Detailed Show Notes HereSupport The Brave Files on Patreon

Embracing the Unicorn

There’s a unicorn inside each of us and Its important to find your creativity and embrace your authentic self.  This week’s guest brings talent and humor to guide us in the right direction and teach us how to embrace our inner unicorn. Strother Gaines uses his background in Dramatic Arts to coach corporate Americans how to be happy in their own skin and to recognize their unique abilities.  Tune in to hear Strother’s story as he inspires us to embrace our authentic life. JOIN US FOR VICKERY AND CO'S MASTERCLASS SERIES 2020Support The Brave Files on PatreonHave feedback? We would love to hear it! Give us a call at 312-646-0205  

Season Seven Introduction

We are gearing up for an incredible season with some extraordinary guests! If you have any feedback or suggestions for us please share them with us at 312-646-0205!And join our BRAVE MOVEMENT by supporting us on Patreon! We have something for everyone.

Believe In Your Abilities

When you’re differently-abled, things may take a little longer to accomplish but if you really want to get there, you will! This week’s guest has proven this by becoming the first blind person in the world to write, edit, produce, direct, and star in a feature film, unassisted. gough joins us all the way from the Gold Coast in Australia and he never allows his disability get in the way of what he wants in life - which is seriously amazing and unbelievably brave! Tune in to hear gough’s story of perseverance as he shows us the power in trusting ourselves and believing in our abilities.Share your thoughts and feedback by calling us at 312-646-0205.Read detailed show notes here.Support The Brave Files on Patreon here. 

Joy Changes Lives

This week Heather welcomes good friend, Paige Chenault to the show. Paige is the founder of The Birthday Party Project, an amazing nonprofit organization that throws birthday parties for homeless children and their families. Paige shares her incredible story  of living big and coming together as a community to do extraordinary things. She reminds us that "Playing small does not serve the world!"Tune in to hear how Paige and The Birthday Party Project are making a difference by encouraging others, spreading joy, embracing community, and celebration!Give us a call and share how you're celebrating, choosing bravely and supporting your community!  312-646-0205Support The Brave Files on PatreonLearn more about The Birthday Party Project