She's Brave Podcast - Kristina Driscoll

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Key Takeaways

• The concept of "enough" is about self-acceptance and getting off the ladder of comparison
• Personal development can become its own trap of never feeling "enough"
• Embracing choice, including the choice not to change, builds self-acceptance
• Small acts of bravery in daily life can be as impactful as grand achievements

Connect with Barbara:

www.corluma.com

linkedin.com/in/barbaraburgess1
 

www.beenough.com

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Nicole Foster, JD, MPH, is a visionary entrepreneur, legacy advocate whose work has been featured in The Washington Post, Ebony and ESSENCE Inc. She is the  Founder & CEO of Sommos, the AI-powered storytelling platform helping families preserve, organize, and share their stories before they’re lost to memory loss, digital clutter, or time. Sommos was born from a deeply personal moment: nearly losing her father before capturing his stories. Nicole is now building a category-defining platform that transforms family storytelling into a joyful, intuitive, everyday act.

Nicole is also the Co-Founder of Cajou Creamery, a globally inspired, plant-based ice cream company rooted in food justice, wellness, and joy. Cajou was recently named Best Vegan Ice Cream in Baltimore, and featured by the TODAY Show as one of the 41 Best Ice Cream Shops in the U.S. The brand employs returning citizens, reimagines nostalgic flavors from around the world, and proves that plant-based doesn’t mean compromise.

Key Takeaways

• Nicole Foster has had a diverse career path, pivoting from law to entrepreneurship, demonstrating courage to change directions
• Sommos is an AI-powered app that helps families preserve and share their stories/histories in an organized, accessible way
• The importance of capturing family stories and wisdom before they're lost, and connecting generations through shared narratives
• Living authentically and pursuing one's passions can lead to fulfilling work and innovative solutions to societal needs

Before founding two purpose-driven companies, Nicole led a boutique law firm in Miami  Through Sommos, she hopes to support efforts to document and protect these traditions, making the platform a tool for intergenerational continuity across borders and identities.Nicole holds a JD and MPH, and her work has been featured in ESSENCE, Inc., Ebony, The Washington Post, and other platforms focused on innovation, Black women founders, and community storytelling. She is a proud Baltimorean, a mother, and a relentless believer that preserving legacy is a radical act of love—and a necessary tech frontier.

 How to get in touch with Nicole:

www.sommos.live

https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicolevfoster/

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Meet Jennifer Yeh, co-founder of Shoott.com, who grew her startup from $800k to $10.2 Million in revenue in 7 years, all while raising her children as as a single mother. Learn about hacks on starting and succeeding in business even as a single mother.

Key Takeaways:

• Jennifer grew her startup Shoott.com from $800k to $10.2M in revenue over 7 years
• She overcame cultural expectations, divorce, and single motherhood to build a successful career
• Shoot.com offers affordable, accessible professional photography through an innovative business model
• Jennifer's journey demonstrates the importance of resilience, adaptability, and continuous learning in entrepreneurship

Business Insights and Advice

• Do thorough market research before starting a business
• Don't take challenges personally - view them as problems to solve
• Know your strengths and weaknesses - outsource or find partners to complement your skills
• Be willing to pivot and adapt your business model based on customer needs
• Having a co-founder provides crucial support and different perspectives

Personal Growth and Lessons

• Therapy, especially EMDR, helped process childhood trauma and build confidence
• Learned to set boundaries and prioritize her own needs
• Realized the importance of physical activity for mental wellbeing
• Developed resilience through facing and overcoming multiple challenges

How to get in touch with Jennifer Yeh:

https://www.shoott.com/

https://www.instagram.com/shoottphotos/?hl=en

https://www.tiktok.com/@shoottphotos

https://www.facebook.com/shoottphotos

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Stefanie Adams, MEd, is a leadership consultant, keynote speaker, former elected official, and author of “CheerLEADERship: Strategies to Build and Support Human Centric Workplaces for the Future.” Stefanie serves as the Chief Empowerment Officer of WNY People Development and specializes in key areas today's leaders find most challenging: building and leading high-impact teams, developing first time and frontline managers, engaging multigenerational workforces with a focus on Millennial and Gen Z professional development.  Also known as the "Corporate Cheerleader", she shares practical strategies for human-centric leadership, generates energy to create positive workspaces, and raises the vibe.  

Importance of Female Leadership Voices

• Stefanie realized 75% of leadership books on her shelf were by men
• Women statistically tend to be better leaders and decision-makers
• Need more female perspectives on leadership approaches
• Stefanie's book provides a feminine-centered view on leadership

Key Takeaways

• Stefanie's "Cheerleadership" model emphasizes connecting, caring, challenging, celebrating and inspiring team members
• There's a need for more female voices and perspectives in leadership books/training
• Effective leadership involves getting to know people as individuals and building trust
• Small, frequent acts of recognition and celebration can boost morale and performance 

Website:  www.wnypeopledevelopment.com

Instagram:  @corporatecheerleader @wnypeopledevelopment

LinkedIn:  @stefaniezadams

Book:  CheerLEADERship: Strategies to Build and Support Human Centric Workplaces for the Future

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Kim Rogne is a dynamic keynote speaker, leadership trainer, business coach, and #1 bestselling author. After 25 years in real estate sales, recruiting, and brokerage leadership—including roles as CEO of multi-million-dollar companies—Kim followed her passion and founded For The Love Of (FLO), a personal & professional development company that grew to six figures in its first year.

Through FLO, Kim has coached hundreds of business owners, spoken on over 30 podcasts, and been hired by organizations to lead transformational training sessions, team workshops, and keynote talks for audiences of 350+. She’s known for her real-world strategies, motivational presence, and her ability to help high achievers create sustainable success without sacrificing their sanity.

Kim’s signature frameworks—like the PRP Model and the CEO Home System—combine mindset, strategy, and balance in a way that’s both personal and practical. Her mission through FLO is simple: to Inspire, Empower, and Promote Action so others can live their best “For The Love Of” life.

A Wisconsin-based wife, mom, foodie, and self-proclaimed life adventurer, Kim brings humor, heart, and results to everything she does. Learn more at www.KimRogne.com

Social Media:

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kimrogne/
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimrogne/
• Facebook Personal: https://www.facebook.com/kim.lewerenzrogne
• Facebook For The Love of Page: https://www.facebook.com/KimRognesForTheLoveOf

Other Links:

• KimRogne.com

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Publications:

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Adriana Shuman is a certified Nutritionist and Functional Medicine Health and Wellness Strategist with over 15 years of experience.

She’s the author of Live Well: Empowering Habits for Vibrant Health and Unstoppable Energy  In her book Adriana dives into the key elements of healthy living, from toxins that may be present in your home and environment to the importance of sleep, nutrition, daily movement and exercise, and cultivating a healthy inner world.

Key takeaways:

• Adriana overcame a traumatic childhood to become a health/wellness expert and author
• Her "Live Well" methodology focuses on 4 pillars: environment, food, sleep, and movement
• The book provides a practical guide to creating health, not just preventing disease
• Key themes: personalized approach, connecting to nature, addressing root causes

Connect with Adriana:

Buy the book: https://yourwellness-madesimple.com/livewellbook/

https://www.instagram.com/your_wellness_made_simple/

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In this episode my former podcast class student Nick Gaylord interviews me and unpacks it all- soulmate love, family and loss with my late husband Bill Driscoll.

Nick Gaylord is the podcast host of "Our Dead Dads" and a former podcasting student of mine. He took my podcasting class 1 year ago and is now in the top 5% globally. Nick is passionate, incredibly curious, and has a podcast that studies grief in all its shapes, sizes and forms. Grief can be so ambiguous and cause more issues such as shame and additional depression. Nick's podcast

How to connect with Nick Gaylord, host of Our Dead Dads podcast:

Website: https://www.ourdeaddads.com/

Bio page: https://www.ourdeaddads.com/about-nick

Facebook (personal): https://www.facebook.com/nick.gaylord.50/

Facebook (podcast): https://www.facebook.com/ourdeaddadspod/

Instagram (personal): https://www.instagram.com/nickgphoto_com/

Instagram (podcast): https://www.instagram.com/ourdeaddadspod

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ourdeaddadspod

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ourdeaddadspod

LinkedIn (personal): https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-gaylord/

LinkedIn (podcast): https://www.linkedin.com/in/ourdeaddadspod/

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Adriana Shuman is a certified Nutritionist and Functional Medicine Health and Wellness Strategist with over 15 years of experience.

She’s the author of Live Well: Empowering Habits for Vibrant Health and Unstoppable Energy  In her book Adriana dives into the key elements of healthy living, from toxins that may be present in your home and environment to the importance of sleep, nutrition, daily movement and exercise, and cultivating a healthy inner world.

Key takeaways:

• Adriana overcame a traumatic childhood to become a health/wellness expert and author
• Her "Live Well" methodology focuses on 4 pillars: environment, food, sleep, and movement
• The book provides a practical guide to creating health, not just preventing disease
• Key themes: personalized approach, connecting to nature, addressing root causes

Connect with Adriana:

Buy the book: https://yourwellness-madesimple.com/livewellbook/

https://www.instagram.com/your_wellness_made_simple/

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Join Kristina and poet and author Rhiah Kujat as they discuss Rhiah's new book- Life's Poetic Glossary- The Humanity of Everyday Words. Even if you aren't a fan of poetry, this episode is spirit-uplifting and a balm for the soul.

Key Takeaways

• Riah's book offers poetic definitions of everyday words, providing fresh perspectives and insights
• The book was written in one month as part of a "NaNoWriMo" challenge, showing the power of consistent daily writing
• Key themes include self-love, sovereignty, courage, and redefining words from a feminine perspective
• Riah has several upcoming projects, including a memoir and relationship handbook

Key Themes and Poems in this episode:

• Courage defined as "the triumph of being yourself"
• Self-love explored through sensory imagery and affirmations
• Sovereignty described as accessing inner power vs. powering over others
• "Want" contrasted with needs, desires, and longings
• "Zany" celebrated as essential for wellbeing and unbridled enthusiasm

Rhiah Krista Kujat is the author of LIfe's Poetic Glossary- The Humanity of Everyday Words. She's also an educator and Poet, a certified family constellation facilitator and advanced somatic experience practitioner. Rhiah has a wild appreciation for dreaming beyond the status quo, all the while soaking up life's simple pleasures, along with breaking the rules.

Rhiah is a winner of the Soul-Making Keats Literary Award and the Independent Spirit Award for film.

How to connect with Rhiah:

For free poetic audios & giveaways
www.kristakujat.com

Instagram:
@rhiahkujat
https://www.instagram.com/rhiahkujat/

Amazon Link to Life’s Poetic Glossary
https://a.co/d/feTKj0x

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