Have you ever found yourself in a season where nothing feels clear, yet everything feels urgent?

In this deeply grounding episode of Real Talk with Grace Redman, Grace sits down with Brenda Reynolds, a trusted organizational and leadership consultant, executive coach, award-winning author, and TEDx speaker, for an honest conversation about navigating uncertainty, transition, and what she calls “the fog.”

Brenda has spent decades guiding leaders and organizations through moments of change, partnering with global institutions like Goldman Sachs, The Body Shop, QVC, and Villanova University. In this episode, she brings wisdom, compassion, and practical tools for anyone feeling overwhelmed by what’s next.

Navigating Transition Fog

Brenda introduces the concept of transition fog, those moments when the future feels unclear, emotions are heightened, and answers seem just out of reach. Rather than rushing toward certainty, she explains why growth requires patience, presence, and trust.

Using the powerful metaphor of driving through fog, Brenda reminds us that clarity doesn’t come from turning on the high beams; it comes from focusing on the next right step, one stretch of road at a time.

What You’ll Hear in This Episode:

🔹 What “transition fog” really is, and why it’s unavoidable

🔹 Why are there no shortcuts through uncertainty

🔹 The danger of forcing clarity before it’s ready

🔹 The difference between authentic gratitude and emotional bypassing

🔹 How leaders can show up with real energy instead of perfection

🔹 How uncertainty often becomes the greatest catalyst for growth

Brenda also shares deeply personal moments, from navigating divorce and career transitions to standing on a TEDx stage while grieving the loss of her grandmother, offering a powerful reminder that resilience is built through lived experience.

This episode is a steadying presence for anyone standing at the edge of what’s next. It’s about releasing pressure, honoring where you are, and trusting that clarity unfolds in its own time.

Thank you for being on this journey with us!

Grace

Connect with Brenda Reynolds

Website: https://www.brendakreynolds.com

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Have you ever spoken up knowing you were right and still not been heard?In this powerful and deeply reflective episode of Real Talk with Grace Redman, I sit down with Dalisia Coppersmith, executive coach, leadership strategist, ultramarathon runner, author of Strong Women Rising, and host of the Frontline Women Podcast.

Dalisia brings a lifetime of leadership experience shaped by service, endurance, and hard-earned wisdom. From her time in the military to running 135-mile ultramarathons, she shares how true leadership is forged not in comfort, but in courage.

From the Cliff to Clarity

Dalisia recounts a defining moment from her time in the 82nd Airborne Division, a leadership decision where her voice was dismissed, leading to real consequences. That moment became the foundation of her life’s work: helping leaders, especially women, trust their voice, and lead with conviction even when faced with resistance.

What You’ll Hear in This Episode:

🔹 The true cost of not being heard and why leaders must keep speaking up

🔹 Why leadership is not about fixing everything, but knowing your lane

🔹 How ego, social dynamics, and fear block good decision-making

🔹 The connection between ultrarunning, leadership, and resilience

🔹 Why hustle without boundaries leads to burnout

🔹 The power of intentional work, clear strategy, and lead measures

🔹 How to surf the “wave tops” of life instead of drowning beneath them

🔹 Why women must arrive at leadership energized, not depleted

This conversation is honest, grounding, and deeply empowering. It’s a reminder that leadership isn’t about perfection; it’s about presence, clarity, and courage.

Thank you for being on this journey with us!

Grace

Connect with Dalisia Coppersmith

Website https://dalisiacoppersmith.com/ 

Instagram https://www.instagram.com/dalisia.coppersmith/?hl=en

Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/dalisiacoppersmith/

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Have you ever met someone whose imagination reminds you that creativity can heal, teach, and connect us all?

In this inspiring episode of Real Talk with Grace Redman, I sit down with Drew Robinson, dynamic author, screenwriter, and creative visionary whose stories blend fantasy, science fiction, and heartfelt human connection.

Drew’s journey is a testament to the power of storytelling not just as art, but as transformation. Living with autism, he has used writing to navigate emotion, build connection, and turn challenge into creativity. His books from Lexa and the Gordian Maze of Terror to Vampire Academia explore courage, identity, and empathy through strong, imaginative characters and powerful themes.

Drew is one of the kindest humans I have connected with. His heart and soul touched me in a way that no one else has.

What You’ll Hear in This Episode:

🔹 How Drew’s writing became a path of healing and self-discovery.

🔹 The moment real-life loss inspired his first murder mystery.

🔹 Why strong female characters matter in science fiction and fantasy.

🔹 The creative process behind Lexa and the Smugglers of Cyclo and his upcoming projects.

🔹 How autism shaped his storytelling, empathy, and understanding of human connection.

🔹 The life lesson that changed everything: confidence and belief in yourself can rewrite any story.

This episode is a beautiful reminder that imagination is not an escape it’s a bridge. Drew’s words will leave you feeling inspired to create, to connect, and to believe in your own voice again.

Until next time

Grace

Connect with Drew Robinson

Books: Available on Amazon and Champagne Book Group

LinkedIn: Andrew Robinson

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Have you ever met someone whose resilience and elegance redefine what strength truly looks like?

In this heartfelt episode of Real Talk with Grace Redman, Grace sits down with Eve Richards, British-born actress, producer, and global speaker based in Beverly Hills. From losing her mother unexpectedly to reinventing herself in Hollywood, Eve’s story is a powerful reminder that grief can transform into purpose and pain can evolve into peace.

From Grief to Grace

Eve opens up about how the sudden loss of her mother became a turning point that reshaped her entire life — from walking away from law school to fully embracing her passion for acting and storytelling. She shares her emotional healing journey through exercise, meditation, and service, and how she learned to find joy again after heartbreak.

What You’ll Hear in This Episode:

🔹 How grief can awaken purpose and transformation.

🔹 The power of color, creativity, and community in healing.

🔹 Mental wellness in the entertainment industry, what people don’t see behind the red carpet.

🔹 The importance of self-reliance and financial independence for women.

🔹 Why boundaries, faith, and surrender are key to lasting success.

🔹 How Eve turned a film role originally written for a man into a breakthrough moment in her career.

🔹 Her advice for anyone afraid to show up: “Believe in yourself, even on the hard days.”

This conversation is raw, inspiring, and beautifully human — a tribute to resilience, faith, and the light that can be found through loss.

With love and realness,

Grace

Connect with Eve Richards

• Instagram: @everichards_
• Website: https://www.everichards.com
• Watch A Line of Fire — now streaming on Amazon Prime.

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What does it really take to stop making excuses and take ownership of your life?

In this raw and unapologetic episode of Real Talk with Grace Redman, Grace sits down with Jason Lamar — mindset coach, author of 100 Mindset Tricks and Perspective Shifts, and the self-proclaimed motivational sht talker* who’s shaking people out of their comfort zones and into accountability.

Together, they dive deep into the mindset behind personal responsibility, emotional discipline, and what it truly means to live with integrity — even when no one’s watching.

What You’ll Hear in This Episode:

🔹 Why accountability is uncomfortable — and how facing it gives you back your power.

🔹 The real difference between motivation and discipline (and why only one matters).

🔹 How self-worth is something you earn through consistent action.

🔹 Why confidence is built, not bought — and how showing up for yourself changes everything.

🔹 The trap of external validation and how to find true fulfillment within.

🔹 Why emotional intelligence isn’t “toxic positivity” — it’s power.

🔹 The secret to living like the whole world is watching (and why it keeps you honest).

This episode is a masterclass in mental toughness, self-awareness, and choosing truth over comfort. It’s about cutting the excuses, owning your choices, and living like your integrity depends on it — because it does.

With love and realness,

Grace

Connect with Jason Lamar

Instagram: @thejasonlamar

Book: 100 Mindset Tricks and Perspective Shifts

Coaching & Mentorship: Available via his social media profiles

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Have you ever struggled to say “no”  and then felt resentment afterward?

In this powerful and unapologetically honest episode of Real Talk, I sit down with Dr. Jen Fry  sports geographer, TEDx speaker, tech founder, and author of “I Said No: The No BS Guide to Setting Boundaries, Speaking Up, and Being Unbothered by Other People’s Feelings.”

Together, we dive deep into what it really means to advocate for yourself, set boundaries without guilt, and stay grounded in a world that constantly demands more of you.

What You’ll Hear in This Episode:

🔹 The art of saying “no” without apology and why it’s a radical act of self-respect.

🔹 How to stay unbothered while still being empathetic and kind.

🔹 Understanding “micro advocacy” the small, daily ways we practice self-advocacy.

🔹 Why people-pleasing can be dangerous and how to reclaim your power.

🔹 The difference between being nice and being kind (and why it matters).

🔹 How empathy toward our parents’ generation can help us heal our own boundaries.

This episode will challenge your definition of kindness, self-worth, and independence. It’s raw. It’s real. And it’s a masterclass in emotional maturity.

Wishing you a beautiful day ahead!

Grace

P.S. If you’ve ever felt guilty for putting yourself first this conversation is your permission slip to stop apologizing.

Connect with Dr. Jen Fry

Website: https://www.jenfrytalks.com

Instagram: @jenfrytalks

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Have you ever met someone whose story shifts your whole perspective?

In the latest episode of Real Talk, I sit down with the electrifying DJ Ahmed, an Iraqi-born refugee who turned the chaos of war and displacement into an unstoppable force for joy, healing, and unity.

🎶 From Basra to the Bay Ahmed shares his emotional journey: escaping war-torn Iraq at age nine, arriving in San Francisco’s Tenderloin district a different kind of battleground and discovering his gift for bringing people together through music.

🔥 Why this episode hits hard:

• Ahmed reveals how surviving bombings shaped his life’s purpose: to create peace through joy.
  

• They explore the deep roots of oppression and the shared humanity between divided communities.
  

• A powerful look at identity, racism in corporate spaces, and why diversity isn’t just “good business” it’s a moral imperative.
  

• And of course, how Latinx culture, San Francisco, and a love for dabke, salsa, and reggaeton helped DJ Ahmed find home again.
  

This episode isn’t just a conversation it’s a movement. You’ll laugh, cry, and maybe even dance in your seat 💃🏽.

With love and realness,

Grace 

P.S. If you’ve ever felt like an outsider, this one’s for you.

Connect with DJ Ahmed 

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He’s not just preserving the history of football. He’s rewriting what it means to serve the people who built it.

Meet Kenneth Crippen, a nationally recognized football historian, award-winning author, and founder of the Football Learning Academy (FLA). Over the past 30 years, Ken has interviewed hundreds of players, coaches, and pioneers. He’s been featured in The Wall Street Journal, Rolling Stone, The History Channel, ESPN Radio, and more.

His goal?

To preserve the stories of the game and give back to the players who helped build it. Many of these legends now suffer from chronic injuries, memory loss, and financial hardship, long after the crowds stop cheering.

This week on Real Talk, I had the privilege of sitting down with Ken Crippen for a conversation that left me deeply inspired. In our conversation, Ken shares: 

✅ How he built FLA while juggling a demanding full-time career

✅ The importance of boundaries for avoiding burnout

✅ The hidden struggles of retired NFL players

✅ Why marketing to the right audience changed everything

✅ How football history became a vehicle for service

Reminder:💡“If you’re not enjoying yourself, you’re going to burn out, and you won’t show up as your full self.”

This isn’t just about football. It’s about leadership, legacy, and building something meaningful with the time you have.

🎧 Listen to the full episode and reconnect with the human side of sports and of service.

Connect with Ken

Website

What if your worst mistake became the foundation for your greatest purpose?

In this deeply moving episode of Real Talk, I sit down with the incredibly courageous and magnetic Rashmi Airan. Rashmi is an Ivy League-educated attorney and former Wall Street investment banker who turned a life-altering fall from grace into a mission of empowerment. Rashmi opens up about the darkest chapters of her life, from the moment she was indicted and sentenced to federal prison, to the raw realities of shame, guilt, and self-forgiveness.

But this is not a story about staying down. It's a story of rising, and not by avoiding the pain, but by walking straight through it. Today, Rashmi is a global keynote speaker, transformation consultant, and a lighthouse for anyone navigating adversity, burnout, or self-doubt.

Together, Rashmi and I unpack the power of vulnerability, the silent prisons many of us live in, and the radical act of self-compassion. This is an episode that will leave you breathless and beautifully awake.

Here’s what we unpack:

• What it really feels like to lose everything and still find peace

• How to navigate shame and reclaim your story

• The transformational power of radical honesty and self-forgiveness

• How Rashmi’s viral TikTok confession opened the door to deeper healing

I promise. This is not just another inspirational story. It’s a masterclass in resilience, grace, and the freedom of telling the truth.

With gratitude,

Grace

P.S. Got a friend going through a tough time? Send them this episode. It might be exactly what they need today. 💛

What if a simple shift in your jaw could make you stronger and safer?

On this week’s episode of Real Talk, I sit down with the incredible Dr. Michael Hutchison, a world-class cosmetic and neuromuscular dentist, and the inventor of a revolutionary mouthguard that reduces concussions by 99.8% and boosts strength by up to 16.8%.

Yup. You read that right.

This wasn’t part of some grand plan. It started with a father trying to protect his son on the football field… and led to a game-changing innovation that’s now keeping professional athletes safe while enhancing their performance.

💥 We talked about:

• How TMJ treatment accidentally unlocked a sports performance breakthrough

• The backlash from industry insiders and how Dr. H stood his ground

• Real-life stories from NFL and NHL pros who’ve never had a concussion

• And why innovation often begins with simply asking better questions
  

Dr. Hutchinson’s story is bold, empowering, and packed with golden nuggets for parents, athletes, entrepreneurs, and change-makers alike.

Here’s to strong minds, strong jaws, and even stronger conviction 💪

With gratitude, Grace

P.S. Ever had an idea people didn’t understand until it changed everything? Then this episode is definitely for you.

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