I will never forget these words: "Oh, Honey. Let it out." They were the kindest words, the gentlest words, and some of the most impactful words every spoken to me. These few simple words, spoken by my dear friend, Alexandria Fichera, somehow gave me freedom to be...ME.

Everyone talks about being authentic, but what does that really mean? I'll tell you what it means to me. It means sharing the good and the bad. It means sharing the ups and the downs. It means being open, honest, and a tad bit vulnerable with people you trust.

Why is authenticity important? Well, I've found that it's often the key to deeper friendships, personal freedom, and personal peace.

In this episode, I discuss authenticity, openness, honesty, vulnerability and so much more with my friend, Alexandria Fichera. We explore how her loving invitation to open up a bit on our first outing as friends turned into a trusted friendship I could lean on during various seasons of my life. So, please join me on The Friendship Tour!

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Want to Hear Authentic Conversations?

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2. Episode 13 | Somebody Prayed for Me - And Those Prayers Got Through! - featuring Ashley Smith

3. Episode 22 | I Made a Bad First Impression - Can We Still Be Friends? - featuring Tiffany Hurt