Fearlessly Becoming

In this episode of Fearlessly Becoming, I sit down with Susan Sutton, founder and executive director of The Ember Project, a nonprofit supporting teen parents. Susan shares her personal journey as a teen mom and how that experience inspired her to create a space of guidance, community, and empowerment for young parents navigating similar paths.

We discuss the challenges and triumphs of teen parenthood, the importance of support systems, and how turning personal struggles into purpose can create lasting impact. Whether you’re a parent, mentor, or simply curious about inspiring stories of resilience, this episode offers heartfelt insights and actionable lessons.

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🎙️ Monday Mini: Confidence vs. Arrogance

Let’s talk confidence — and where the line blurs into arrogance. In this week’s Monday Mini, I’m digging into what true confidence looks like (and what it doesn’t), why we sometimes shrink ourselves to avoid being “too much,” and how that experience often plays out differently for women and men.

This episode is a reminder that confidence isn’t loud or performative — it’s quiet trust in who you are and what you bring to the table.

💭 Reflection prompts:

• When have you mistaken confidence for arrogance — in yourself or someone else?
• What stories have you been told about how you should show up?
• How can you start embodying confidence that feels authentic, not performative?

Tune in, reflect, and take one small step toward showing up as the most grounded, confident version of yourself.

This week on Fearlessly Becoming, I’m joined by Rebecca Rosen — author, spiritual medium, and the person who introduced me to the world of all things spiritual. We dive into her journey of connecting with the unseen, trusting the signs the universe sends, and learning to navigate life with a deeper awareness of energy and intuition.

From personal stories to the lessons she’s learned helping others connect with spirit, Rebecca shares insights that are both profound and surprisingly relatable. Whether you’re curious about mediumship, exploring your own intuition, or simply looking to add a little magic to your week, this episode is for you.

Tune in for a conversation full of heart, wonder, and practical takeaways to help you trust the messages that are always around you.

You can connect with Rebecca on Instagram @mediumrebeccarosen or through her website www.rebeccarosen.com.

“Choose you, and everything else chooses you, too.”

We’ve all heard it — but what does it actually look like to live it? In this first Monday Mini, I’m unpacking the real-life meaning behind choosing yourself — the boundaries, the bravery, and the moments that feel anything but easy.

Because choosing yourself isn’t selfish — it’s an act of alignment. And when you do, the people, opportunities, and energy that are meant for you start to rise up and meet you there.

✨ Journal prompt: Where in your life are you being asked to choose yourself — and what might that open the door to?

This week, I sit down with Sara — founder of Inner Light Aura Photography in Philly — for a conversation that’s equal parts energetic, hilarious, and heart-centered. Sara has built a thriving business capturing the unseen — photographing auras for everyone from Drew Barrymore to Bravo to the Stanley organization — yet what she loves most is connecting with people in her own community.

We dig into the art and science of aura photography, what our energy can teach us, and how tuning into your frequency can shift your life. And, because the universe has a sense of humor, this conversation includes a neighborhood-wide blackout that left us recording part two in literal darkness — fitting for an episode all about light.

Sara is endlessly curious, wildly intuitive, and, in her own words, a “soft bitch” with a serious gift for helping people see themselves more clearly.

If you’ve ever wondered what your energy says about you — or how to reconnect when life feels off — this one’s for you.

You can connect with Sara and her team on instagram (@innerlightaura) or through her website: innerlightaura.com.

In this episode of Fearlessly Becoming, I sit down with Shayla Kummer — an international tarot reader and spiritual guide — for a conversation that goes far beyond the cards.

We dive into Shayla’s personal journey of transformation: how trauma cracked her open, how intuition became her compass, and how trusting the Universe led her to a life of alignment and purpose.

From the lessons hidden in pain to the synchronicities that guide our paths, this episode is a reminder that healing isn’t linear — it’s layered, magical, and often found in the moments we least expect.

✨ We talk about:

• The deeper meaning behind tarot and what it truly reveals
• Navigating trauma and finding empowerment through intuition
• Learning to trust the Universe (even when it feels silent)
• How to reconnect with your inner guidance and sense of self

Whether you’re spiritual, skeptical, or somewhere in between — this conversation will meet you where you are.

You can follow Shayla on instagram @lionessencee or work with her directly through her website: www.lionessencee.com.

✨ Becoming with Atiya: Intuition, Astrology, and the Unseen

We’re kicking off the Month of Magic with a conversation that’s equal parts wonder and wisdom. Atiya — an intuitive and lifelong student of astrology, tarot, and energy work — joins me to talk about her spiritual journey and how she’s learned to trust and share her natural gifts.

From intuitive nudges to Reiki 101 and astrology basics, we explore how energy moves through our lives (with plenty of laughter… and maybe one tear along the way).

Light, soulful, and full of magic — this episode invites you to lean into the unseen and trust what you feel.

You can connect with Atiya on instagram: @intuitivejawn or tinyurl.com/intuitivejawn where you can book directly to work with her. Enjoy!!

✨ Becoming Aligned: My Spiritual Journey & a Month of Magic ✨

In this solo episode, I’m pulling back the curtain on my own spiritual journey—how it unfolded, the ways my grandpa continues to show up in my life, and how I’ve come to embrace the witchy, mystical side of myself.

With October’s Month of Magic ahead, this conversation sets the tone for what’s to come: exploring connection, intuition, ancestry, and the unseen threads that guide us.

Whether you’re curious about your own spiritual path or simply love a good story about signs, synchronicities, and soul alignment—this one’s for you.

This week on Fearlessly Becoming, I sit down with Kjersti — a two-time breast cancer survivor, personal stylist consultant, and all-around force of honesty. Her story is about so much more than “biddies check your titties.”

Kjersti opens up about navigating life during and after cancer: the depression, the symptoms, how she was able to keep her nipples, and the raw reality of recovery that often gets skipped in the highlight reels. She shares how intuition, body awareness, and resilience have shaped not just her healing journey but the way she shows up in every part of her life.

This conversation isn’t about labels or neat endings — it’s about listening, trusting, and finding a way forward when you’re still very much in the thick of it.

In Part 2 of the great kidney stone saga, we finally cross the finish line of this wild ride. From Omaha to Lincoln, ER visits to unexpected plot twists, and plenty of laughter in between—this episode is the wrap-up you didn’t know you needed.

But beyond the chaos and comedy, we also pause to reflect on what the experience taught us—about friendship, showing up when it matters most, and finding humor even in the messiest of moments.

This isn’t just the conclusion to a story about kidney stones—it’s a reminder that sometimes the best medicine really is laughter, perspective, and people who stick by your side through it all.

Tune in for the laughs, stay for the lessons.