Audacity Rising

to be the best versions of themselves. So, in that spirit, we decided to host a holiday

party for young girls where they could come together and have fun while giving

back. We did just that. In this week’s episode, you will hear from a few of

those girls and how they are beginning their bold and audacious lives. Enjoy

hearing their sweet stories and voices!

How often do you stop and really consider the power of your words and the impact they're having on the people around you--not to mention your own state of mind? Paying homage to Kelly Corrigan's book, Tell Me More, we decided to create our own list of phrases that shape our lives. Sometimes we're rockstars at living by these ideas, and other times...not so much.   The point isn't to fully live these phrases every day--the point is just to explore more of who we are.  Right now, we're falling in love with podcasting and connecting with all of you--and primarily because: this is fun.  We don't believe that we're (all of us--and this includes you!) having enough fun or making fun a priority.  And when we can--we should.  Like right now. Go ahead. Listen in. Have fun.

Julie Randall is a genuine altruist who has given her life’s

work to supporting women, and their families, through various roles in community organizations. Her experiences of creating these community groups and nonprofits is moving and empowering. Julie is in touch with what it means to be empathetic while also teaching women to be their best, independent versions of themselves. She knows that each day when she wakes up, she has the option to be audacious and strong. And, Julie Randall chooses to embody this every single day.

Are you allowing yourself the time and capacity to explore what brings you true joy? Are you putting too much emphasis on school, work, or home to bring you the fulfillment you honestly seek? If this at all sounds like you, connect with this week's guest, Lauren Palmer, as she shares her insights on how she's personally developed her joy. Lauren is a writer whose work is honest, compelling, and vulnerable.

It's beginning to look a lot like the holidays, and we wanted to hit the pause button to reflect on what we are grateful for this season and how to keep a sense of gratitude front and center all through the holidays.We realize that it's totally normal to fall into the stress rabbit hole this time of year.To avoid this, we tackle some typical situations that make both of us (and many of you!) feel stressful, and we challenge each other on air with tips and strategies for how to be grateful in the midst of food, family, and friendships.

Maria Esterline is a vivacious woman with a big heart and big dreams. Her goal in life is to inspire all people to ignite the fire within them and go for their passions. Believing that we are life long learners, Maria uses that to drive her and the way she wants to shape others in this life. Her excitement is contagious in this episode. Take a listen to hear more about igniting your fire.

Girls just wanna have fun is definitely the theme of this week's episode. Join Carrie, Taryn, and two of their best friends, Kayla and Tiffany. Listen to this episode to hear four friends enjoying each other while giving some great insights into what it means to celebrate and invest in friendships. Enjoy the stories and laughs, lots of laughs!

How do we move from thinking of ourselves as helpers to realizing the power and purpose of our positions? In this episode, you will meet Ashley Quick, a brand-spanking-new campaign manager who pushed the boundaries she had set for herself in her own mind.  Ashley is an educational consultant who would never in a million years describe herself as audacious or bold, yet her actions throughout 2018 would prove otherwise.  Join us as we share the story of this woman's journey of advocacy and action.

Meet Claire Trost, our latest guest. She's the owner of Bent Arrow Acres, a garden turned thriving farm, the sole creator of her blog Bloom, the mom of two cuties, and the wife to her college sweet heart. From the suburbs to small to USA, Claire's journey has a lot to offer women. Though her path has not always been the most conventional one, Claire has always chosen to take it five feet at a time and trust her instincts in determining her happiness.

Aimee River Cole, a litigator, mom, and wife, explains her journey running for public office.  In episode 8, Aimee explains the motivation behind why she decided to run and how that aligns with her ideals of supporting women and young girls.  Her story is an inspiring one that will motivate you to go out, work toward your goals, and keep making cracks in that glass ceiling!