The Brave Files

Tahmina Watson: From Immigrant to Immigration Lawyer

Embrace • Inspire • ChangeIn America at least, The experience of the immigrant is vastly different depending on where you are immigrating from and, we all come from somewhere… Forgetting that is doing a disservice to us as a country. This week Heather Vickery talks with Tahmina Watson the Daughter of immigrants in the UK who unexpectedly became an Immigrant herself in the United States. Tahmina knows the ins and outs of immigration but she never expected to follow in her father’s footsteps and steps and become an immigration lawyer herself. Tahmina joins us to talk about her journey, her successes, her challenges, and why it’s so important to inspire change and support for Immigrants all over the world. Episode takeaways:Immigrants work hard no matter where they go to build a life for themselvesThe experience of the immigrant is vastly different depending on where you are immigrating fromLuck meets opportunity Pro bono work helped understand what the community needs and fears were and helped overcome those fearsWe all come from somewhere… Forgetting that is doing a disservice to us as a countryGet additional details, show notes, links, and a full transcript of the episode here.ORDER YOUR COPY OF F*CK FEARLESS - MAKING THE BRAVE LEAP TODAY, Click Here!Order your Create Brave Manifestation Card Decks here.Check out The Brave Files Book Collection here! Get your BRAVE on by joining our exclusive (and FREE) Facebook Collective, Brave on Purpose. Join here. Share your feedback by emailing heather@vickeryandco.comGrab your BRAVE AF and GRATEFUL AF swag now. 

Diann Wingert: From Problems to Possibilities

Clarity • Reach • ZestFrom the world of psychotherapy to the world of coaching, Diann Wingert knew she was destined to help others achieve their goals. A late-in-life career change forced Diann to take a second look at herself and step into her authenticity. Today she helps entrepreneurs who aren’t crushing their goals achieve their dreams. From treating failure as an experiment to embracing  forgiveness as a tool for freeing yourself. Diann’s reinvention story is raw, honest, and entertaining.Top Takeaways from this episode:You always end up where you are because of where you’ve been.Our relationship with failure needs to be a conscious decision that it’s just an experiment.Use your past experiences to create the best version of yourself, even if those past experiences are painful. You can control the narrative.Forgiveness is a gift we give ourselvesChange the direction of your life by embracing Gratitude.Many entrepreneurs have ADHD and many people with ADHD become entrepreneurs - use it to your advantage.It’s never too late to change your career path.Therapy is about insight and coaching is about transformation.Get additional details, show notes, links, and a full transcript of the episode here.ORDER YOUR COPY OF F*CK FEARLESS - MAKING THE BRAVE LEAP TODAY, Click Here!Order your Create Brave Manifestation Card Decks here.Check out The Brave Files Book Collection here! Get your BRAVE on by joining our exclusive (and FREE) Facebook Collective, Brave on Purpose. Join here. Share your feedback by emailing heather@vickeryandco.comGrab your BRAVE AF and GRATEFUL AF swag now. 

Charles Matheus: Compassion and Understanding: Not just for women

 Vulnerability • Unleashes • LeadershipSociety constantly tells us how we should behave. Charles Matheus joins Heather Vickery to talk about his is a mission to change this narrative. Charles is determined to remain vulnerable, honest, authentic, and freely admit when he steps back into what he calls “the man box.” By leveraging our privilege and connecting with other human beings we’re able to become people and far better leaders.We’ve all had our brushes with Toxic Mascunality. It’s easy to see how toxic Mascunality is dangerous for women but it’s also a serious danger to men and ll people regardless of gender. And changing it takes a lot of unwiring, unraveling, and retraining all people on what it means to “BE A MAN.” Our guest this week is Charles Matheus and he’s taking on Toxic Masculinity in a big way… But he calls it “The man box.” Charles uses “the Man Box” because of the negativity association with toxic masculinity. Sometimes, Charles says, we have to find a clever way into a conversation, and using polarizing words (even if they are accurate) won’t help us break through to the group who most needs it. Charles freely admits that despite all his personal work and growth, he sometimes still finds himself “inside the Man Box.” He tries his best to recognize his behavior, take responsibility for it, and do better.  Charles and Heather tackle weakness, failure, what the is a “soft skill” and why does such important stuff has such a pathetic name, imperfection creates honest connection, using our privilege responsibility and using it to support others and what it means to be a true leader … AND SO MUCH MORE.Get additional details, show notes, links, and a full transcript of the episode here.********************************ORDER YOUR COPY OF F*CK FEARLESS - MAKING THE BRAVE LEAP TODAY, Click Here!Order your Create Brave Manifestation Card Decks here.Check out The Brave Files Book Collection here! Get your BRAVE on by joining our exclusive (and FREE) Facebook Collective, Brave on Purpose. Join here. Share your feedback by emailing heather@vickeryandco.comGrab your BRAVE AF and GRATEFUL AF swag now. 

Nechama Robinson: Learning to Love Yourself

Intense • Personal • EmpoweredSpirituality is as personal as sexuality.From abusive relation to relationship coach Nechama Robinson is one of a kind Brave. After years of failed relationships, Nechama was well equipped to create a personality-based conflict resolution platform. UnConflict helps people all around the world discover who they are and how they fit into the world. Nechama shares her story of how she developed this revolutionary algorithm and the hardships she went through to get there.Get additional details, show notes, links, and a full transcript of the episode here.ORDER YOUR COPY OF F*CK FEARLESS - MAKING THE BRAVE LEAP TODAY, Click Here!Order your Create Brave Manifestation Card Decks here.Check out The Brave Files Book Collection here! Get your BRAVE on by joining our exclusive (and FREE) Facebook Collective, Brave on Purpose. Join here. Share your feedback by emailing heather@vickeryandco.comGrab your BRAVE AF and GRATEFUL AF swag now. 

Ahdri Kent: The Assumptions of People Pleasers

Activated visceral whimsicalWould consider yourself a “people pleaser!?” Ahdri Kent, Author of The Whimsical Rebel, shares how to stop being a people pleaser without being an . Ahdri shares her story of breaking through generational trauma to live her most authentic life as an out and proud member of the LGBTQ community who is constantly in “people pleasing recovery.”Top TakeawaysThere are different types of people-pleasers, which type are you?It’s important to release things into the world the way that it wants to be released - don’t force them.You can use all of your learning and growing experiences (a.k.a the hard stuff) and create beautiful things with them.Sometimes even the most toxic traits can hide in ways that appear harmless.It’s time to ask yourself “What do I want!?”Get additional details, show notes, links, and a full transcript of the episode here.ORDER YOUR COPY OF F*CK FEARLESS - MAKING THE BRAVE LEAP TODAY, Click Here!Order your Create Brave Manifestation Card Decks here.Check out The Brave Files Book Collection here! Get your BRAVE on by joining our exclusive (and FREE) Facebook Collective, Brave on Purpose. Join here. Share your feedback by emailing heather@vickeryandco.comGrab your BRAVE AF and GRATEFUL AF swag now. 

Burhaan Pattel: 100 Days to Change Your Life

Grateful • Love • CourageSo often we dream of just packing up and leaving everything behind to start fresh in a new place. Turns out Burhaan Pattel knew exactly what was needed to do just that; 100 days. 100 days was all it took for Burhaan to get his affairs in order and leave his past life behind to travel the world and check things off his bucket list. In this amazing story of resilience and bravery, Burhaan shares his story of living with his parents with nothing to living in exotic locations with more than he could have ever imagined.Top Takeaways:It’s never too early (or late) to start checking off your bucket listIf you ask nicely you can get your wayBig decisions require a lot of planning; if you fall short on some of that planning it’s okay as long as you don’t give upDon’t let your current misfortunes dictate your future successGet additional details, show notes, links, and a full transcript of the episode here.ORDER YOUR COPY OF F*CK FEARLESS - MAKING THE BRAVE LEAP TODAY, Click Here!Order your Create Brave Manifestation Card Decks here.Check out The Brave Files Book Collection here! Get your BRAVE on by joining our exclusive (and FREE) Facebook Collective, Brave on Purpose. Join here. Share your feedback by emailing heather@vickeryandco.comGrab your BRAVE AF and GRATEFUL AF swag now. 

Christi Davis: Claiming Myself

Creative • Authentic • ResilientFaithful Mormon, stay-at-home mother of two turned author. While this may sound like a setup for a movie, Chris Davis is anything but acting. After her youngest child comes out as trans she must make the toughest decision of her life - To live her most authentic life.Top Takeaways:The [Mormon] church is like Santa Claus, it's not real.Sometimes the places that we find the most comfort are not the safest places for us.Choosing your family over everything else will always be the right decision.Watching others step into their own power helps us to do the same thing.Get additional details, show notes, links, and a full transcript of the episode here.ORDER YOUR COPY OF F*CK FEARLESS - MAKING THE BRAVE LEAP TODAY, Click Here!Order your Create Brave Manifestation Card Decks here.Check out The Brave Files Book Collection here! Get your BRAVE on by joining our exclusive (and FREE) Facebook Collective, Brave on Purpose. Join here. Share your feedback by emailing heather@vickeryandco.comGrab your BRAVE AF and GRATEFUL AF swag now. 

Beth Hughes: Following My Son’s Spirit: A Mother’s journey through love, loss and learning

Nomadic • Strength • ResilientBeth Hughes has seen more heartache than most. She is a Sexual Assault survivor, a former member of the military, and has experienced the tragic, death of a child. Yet her ability to connect with spirit, embrace forgiveness and be resilient has been her life support. She shares the stories of her nomadic lifestyle, her strength, and her resilience on TikTok  and now she shares it with Heather Vickery and The Brave Files.Top Takeaways:Forgiveness is something we teach ourselves. It’s about those who forgive, not about the forgiven.Not all connections need to be understood to be appreciatedSometimes all it takes is one person to share their story to not feel so alone.Shedding everything is sometimes the only thing to push us to our own self-empowermentShare your story, you never know who may be affected by itYou do not have to be religious to be spiritualGet additional details, show notes, links, and a full transcript of the episode here.ORDER YOUR COPY OF F*CK FEARLESS - MAKING THE BRAVE LEAP TODAY, Click Here!Order your Create Brave Manifestation Card Decks here.Check out The Brave Files Book Collection here! Get your BRAVE on by joining our exclusive (and FREE) Facebook Collective, Brave on Purpose. Join here. Share your feedback by emailing heather@vickeryandco.comGrab your BRAVE AF and GRATEFUL AF swag now. 

Julie Neale: Embracing Neurodiversity: A Parent’s Journey

Reflection • Relationship • ReturnAuthor and host of the Mother’s Quest, Julie Neale lives her E.P.I.C. life every day. After years of infertility treatment, Julie is faced with another challenge when her first child is born. Dealing with early intervention with her son she finally gets an answer, and a path towards a diagnosis for herself.Top Takeaways:Two things can be true at the same time.Parenting is not for the faint of heart, it’s the most challenging work out there. But it is also the most important work out there. Always seek more informationNo journey is the sameWhen I make a commitment the answers appear if I keep my eyes open.Get additional details, show notes, links, and a full transcript of the episode here.ORDER YOUR COPY OF F*CK FEARLESS - MAKING THE BRAVE LEAP TODAY, Click Here!Order your Create Brave Manifestation Card Decks here.Check out The Brave Files Book Collection here! Get your BRAVE on by joining our exclusive (and FREE) Facebook Collective, Brave on Purpose. Join here. Share your feedback by emailing heather@vickeryandco.comGrab your BRAVE AF and GRATEFUL AF swag now. 

Alan Seales: Left Brain, Right Brain: A Balancing Act

Unexpected • Ongoing • WTFOpportunity comes in all shapes and sizes, and sometimes you have to make it yourself. Alan Seales, global lead for Talks at Google, co-founder of The Broadway Podcast Network and co-host of Was it Chance Podcast continues to create opportunities for himself and everybody around him. Alan says that every unexpected turn has led straight to a life-changing opportunity.Top Takeaways:The best interviews are just conversations.It is possible to make your own opportunities if you follow your passionsIt’s okay to admit you do not know something and to ask for help.Ask for the things you want, you never know who will say yes.Get additional details, show notes, links, and a full transcript of the episode here.LISTEN TO WAS IT CHANCE - THE PODCAST ABOUT TAKING INTENTIONAL RISK FOR YOUR CREATIVE LIFE.ORDER YOUR COPY OF F*CK FEARLESS - MAKING THE BRAVE LEAP TODAY, Click Here!Order your Create Brave Manifestation Card Decks here.Check out The Brave Files Book Collection here! Get your BRAVE on by joining our exclusive (and FREE) Facebook Collective, Brave on Purpose. Join here. Share your feedback by emailing heather@vickeryandco.comGrab your BRAVE AF and GRATEFUL AF swag now.