Beautiful Strength: The Podcast

"I have achieved my career trifecta–designing, teaching, and publishing," Brand says regarding where she is after 30 years of real-world experience. From an early age, she always wanted to create things. In 2010, after she received her MFA from Full Sail University, she began teaching part-time at colleges, universities, and design schools while also working full-time designing television and print graphics. Books inspired her to design before she could read and that inspiration continues today with her creation of W. Brand Publishing in 2018. Along with the goal of publishing great books, Brand hopes the authors' stories provide enlightenment and connection to the reader. She feels this connection can help people through difficult times. Everyone has a story, and she wants to tell as many as she can. Brand lives in Nashville, working at her home office so she can also spend time with her three fuzzy faces–one of which is human. When she isn't working, she loves a full-bodied red wine and traveling to new places with fantastic food. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

"My name is Amanda Cortese. I'm a 33 year old wife and a mother of two boys. And I was diagnosed with Stage IV Breast Cancer in October, 2018. Since diagnosis I have endured chemotherapy and all of the side effects that come with it, MRIs, CT scans, PET scans and more blood draws than I can count. It has not been an easy road, but I am doing my best to handle it with strength and a positive attitude. My family and friends keep me busy and surrounded with love. I have done my best to stay active by continuing to do the workouts I enjoy. And I try to maintain as much of my normal life just as I did before diagnosis. I have to stay strong, especially for my kids. Cancer, for me, will be a never-ending journey. I will spend the rest of my life receiving treatments and getting scans. I hope and pray every day that I will achieve something called NED, No Evidence of Disease. Because, being Stage IV, I cannot be cured. I promised myself that I will face each new challenge presented to me with courage and that I will never give up. And, as a little self-therapy and to keep people updated with how I'm doing, I've been blogging about my journey. I'm so grateful to anyone who reads. You all inspire me to keep going." --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

In today's episode we sit down with Raihanna Estrada, a badass Songwriter and Artist, traveling connoisseur, and just a positive woman living out her dreams one day at a time and one foot in front of the other. You'll leave this podcast inspired and ready to tackle any dream you have. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

In this Episode we sit down with Meredith Rabe, a down to earth Christian boss babe with a fun sense of fashion who makes everyone feel like a fashionista Badass. We talk about adoption, motherhood, living through trauma with a sick kiddo, and laughing through life with a few cuss words, great fashion, a positive attitude, and some fabulous Christmas shorts (once you know you know 😉) --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

There is something for everyone in this episode. LGBTQ, homelessness, family struggles, mental illness, crime and punishment, HIV and turbulent relationships. Landon is a true testament that you can go through hell while still maintaining a positive attitude. *There are some moments of this episode that are very dark but also moments that will touch your heart and have you laughing. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

In this episode we sit down with Spread the Positive's founder Trent Denson. Trent is pumping the world up one positive moment celebration at a time. If you needed some positivity in your day, this is the podcast to listen to. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

In this episode we sit down with Kate Smith. Kate struggled throughout her childhood trying to figure out "what was wrong with her" until she was finally diagnosed with Autism at the age of 28. Kate talks about what it was like growing up autistic, the struggles she has encountered as an adult and how she is learning new coping mechanisms. Kate recently became an Ambassador for Autism Tennessee, and is LIVING her life on the spectrum. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

This is a joint podcast with The Barbell Voodoo Podcast. We sat down in Cookeville, TN to hear listen to paraplegic CrossFit adaptive athlete and total badass Michael Mills. He tells his story of how he became paralyzed, how he overcame obstacles, and how he's taking adaptive CrossFit by the horns. * disclaimer- there was an audio malfunction and the sound on this podcast is not the greatest, but Michael's story is worth the listen! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

In this episode Dani tells how she came to love her body and promote body positivity through her own fitness journey. She's a dancer, a choreographer, a personal trainer, an activist, a strong woman competitor, and an overall kick ass chick! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

In this episode Amanda opens up about losing her father to suicide in 2017, the struggles she faces while healing, how she is using a heartbreaking situation to cast light on a subject that is not easy to talk about and bringing awareness to mental health and breaking the stigma. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app