The Brave Files

Hilary Hendershott: From Rock Bottom to Profit Boss Queen

Self-Determined • Transformational • GratefulHilary Hendershott gets to help women across the globe reach financial freedom every single day. There was a point in her life, however, where she struggled with financial insecurity. This wasn’t the breaking point for Hilary, it was the starting point. Determined never to hit rock bottom again, Hilary began her wealth adventure by understanding how to live within her means and build upon that. Hilary shares her story and the secret to her success in this episode of The Brave Files.Top Takeaways:Your mindset is the key to changing anything.Your relationship with money is just that, a relationship. You must be mindful of how you contribute to this relationship.Sometimes the only way to make meaningful change is to hit rock bottom first.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. 

Sunni VonMutius: Energy: What you carry with you at all times

Catalyst • Adaptable • CommunityThe original #DigitalNomad, Sunni VonMutius set out to make meaningful connections with friends, strangers, and potential clients. What she thought would be a fun way to spend her early (very early) retirement turned into a journey of her soul. Learning more about herself than she bargained for, and changing lives along the way.Top Takeaways:You can be an outgoing Introvert, many people are!Money is only one form of energy.Sometimes we are the catalyst for others, sometimes we must be the catalyst for ourselves.We all need to recharge our batteries, in whatever form that may take.We constantly have to pick our battles.The importance of finding our ritual.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. 

Mirinda Kossoff: From “Othered” To Owning Myself: A Journey of discovery

Curious • Adventurous • Self-AwareMirinda Kossoff bravely tells her father’s story in her new book, The Rope of Life. Growing up in the south with a Jewish father who converted to Southern Baptist and was a WWII Veteran, with mental health challenges - Life was complicated. The oldest of four, Mirinda found herself raising her siblings and taking care of her parents. Sadly, struggling with physical and emotional turmoil her father took his own life and left many unanswered questions. Through writing about her father's life, Miranda learned more than expected about her own. Join us for a journey of discovery of going from othered to owning herself. Top Takeaways:No matter how much you change, prejudice will still find you. Be strong anyway.Regardless of how you show it, you can never escape your culture or your lineage and this is not a bad thing!Those who may be different from us should never be “othered.” Remaining curious makes you a great audience for any story.Sharing your story can be helpful for others, even though it may result in some blowback from family.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!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. 

Michael Boly: The Introvert Advantage: Perception Creates Reality

Determination • Curiosity • PerceptionMichael Boly is a Senior in college who truly understands what it takes to live a happy, successful life. Armed with the power to control his reality (hint, this is through controlling his mindset), Michael has overcome many obstacles to become the entrepreneur he is today. Growing up an introvert and looking at all the things he was once too scared to do Michael had an opportunity to break through and become something different - so he took the opportunity and ran with it.Episode Takeaways:Success is about peopleDetermination can change your entire lifeIf you cannot get past your fear you will bring it with you everywhere you goThe only way forward is through uncomfortableGet 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!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.  

Danny Jones: Here Comes Santa Claus (Replay Episode)

Joy. Love. Happiness.Happy Holidays from The Brave Files! We're re-sharing an all-time favorite ... Our interview with SANTA CLAUS!Top Takeaways :There’s no person that can tell if you're genuine or not more than a child.Joy shared is happiness returned.Everyone is deserving of love.True magic can be found in the eyes of a child.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!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. 

Laura Davis: The Courage to Reconcile

COURAGE • ESTRANGEMENT • CONNECTIONBest-selling author of “The Burning Light of Two Stars,” Laura Davis, shares the story of writing her very first memoir. Survivor of childhood trauma and severe illness, Laura had to figure out how to reconcile the relationship with her mother in order to care for her. A story of strength, humility, and vulnerability Laura truly had the “Courage to Heal.”Takeaways from this episodeWe all have core storiesHealing is PossibleTo write a good memoir you have to be a flawed Human BeingMemory is a fascinating thingThe more you rewrite your experiences the more they become a storyStrong boundaries are required when being vulnerable.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!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.  

Paige Chenault: Joy Changes Lives - Birthday Edition!

Joy • Grit • CompassionThe Brave Files host, Heather Vickery, celebrates her birthday by re-sharing one of her favorite episodes.Paige Chenault is one of the most inspiring people on earth. The founder and "chief birthday enthusiast" for The Birthday Party Project has helped hundreds of children experiencing homelessness celebrate their birthday, many for the first time. By bringing joy, happiness, and celebration into homeless shelters, Paige and her fellow birthday enthusiasts are changing lives. Joy, in fact, changes lives.Top TakeawaysThere is power in ensuring the decisions we’re making have a why behind them.It’s okay to say no.It’s okay to give yourself a break so that others can jump in and do what they’re great at – we’re stronger when we share the load and let others lead on occasion.Playing small does not serve the world – live bigger!Joy changes lives, no doubt about it!Celebrating leads to more worth celebrating!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!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. 

Amy Stephens Heutmaker: Unapologetically Me: A Journey of Gender

Vulnerable •  Courageous • EmpathAmy Stephens is out and proud, and -oh-so- unapologetically herself. A Trans woman full of spunk and humor, Amy has truly gone through one of the toughest, but more rewarding,  transformations possible. From staunch god-fearing Republican and Mormon to a trans comic working to get a degree in mental health, Amy has reworked her life to be as authentic as possible.Top TakeawaysLiving as yourself is one of the most important things you can do for your happiness.It is never too late to be yourself and change for the better.The people who truly love you will accept you for all of you.Community can help you create a better life for yourself.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!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 + Heather Vickery: Was It Chance?

Introducing a brand new podcast ... Was It Chance?This week we're sharing the very first episode of Heather's new podcast with co-host Alan Seales.Just four short months ago, these two were perfect strangers. And then they met by chance and embraced opportunity! In this first episode, Heather and Alan share the story of how they met, why they decided to start a new podcast together and what you can expect in future episodes.WAS IT CHANCE? The podcast about embracing opportunity and taking intentional risks for your creative life with hosts Alan Seales and Heather Vickery.Get additional details, show notes, links, and a full transcript of the episode here.PRE-ORDER YOUR COPY OF F*CK FEARLESS - MAKING THE BRAVE LEAP TODAY, Click 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.  

Kiri-Maree: The Ecosystem of Humanity

Humanity • Culture • VoiceKiri-Maree Moore changed her story, then continued on helping leaders, across the world, change their own story and that of their companies. She is a consultant for global CEOs and focuses on helping them not only grow their businesses but shape them into something that can help humanity as a whole. This week on the Brave Files, we get a peek into corporate life, how one woman is changing the culture for the better, and how you can do the same!Top TakeawaysYou can always change your story.Slow change is always better than the “quick fix.”Intention matters. Showing up to the table with the intention of helping humanity will always create better results.Recognize your true values, and protect them.Get additional details, show notes, links, and a full transcript of the episode here.PRE-ORDER YOUR COPY OF F*CK FEARLESS - MAKING THE BRAVE LEAP TODAY, Click 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.