The BraveAF Podcast

What if you don’t need another plan, more confidence, or more information? What if you already know enough—and what you really need is to trust yourself?

This week I sit down with Carol Elizabeth, transformational coach, speaker, author of Trust Your Magic, and founder of Grow for It Coaching, for an honest, funny, and deeply practical conversation about reinvention, resilience, and building a life that genuinely feels like yours.

Carol shares the breadcrumb trail that carried her through motherhood, divorce, fitness, entrepreneurship, breast cancer, and starting over in her 50s. Her story is a powerful reminder that transformation rarely begins when you feel completely ready. It begins when you take responsibility for your life, trust the nudge in front of you, and make your next move.

In this episode, you’ll discover:

• Why the story you tell yourself can matter more than your circumstances
• How Carol’s “stick trick” can interrupt a spiral and shift your energy
• Why focusing on what feels good isn’t avoidance—it’s a strategy
• The difference between taking responsibility and blaming yourself
• How to recognize when a quiet nudge may be pointing toward your next step
• Why action matters more than perfect timing, branding, or confidence

If you know you’re meant for more but keep getting pulled back by fear, other people’s opinions, or your own inner critic, this conversation is for you. You may not need another answer. You may simply need to trust yourself enough to move.

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Your Story Matters

BraveAF creates conversations and coaching for people ready to show up and change their lives.

Jessica is an empowerment coach, speaker, and host of the BraveAF Podcast, and founder of BraveAF Coaching. After navigating trauma, reinvention, and life's unexpected pivots, she discovered what it means to show up BraveAF — when she wasn't sure how, and she wasn't even sure if she wanted to. She created the 5:1 Method from experience, not theory.

Jessica helps people stuck in a cycle of overthinking start writing their next chapter by taking simple, courageous steps forward. Her coaching style is honest, compassionate and action-focused with equal parts truth, accountability and belief in what's possible.

Visit the website: https://braveafcoaching.com

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Beach Breakdown : Pick a Different Stick

After spending some intentional time alone during a recent beach trip, I had a few realizations about where I’ve been placing my energy, what I’ve been holding onto, and the version of myself I’m ready to release.

In this episode, I share a lesson from Carol Elizabeth’s book Trust Your Magic that asks us to picture the different parts of our lives as sticks in a pile and the power of which stick you focus on.

I talk about:

• Creating enough stillness to hear what’s really going on beneath the noise
• Noticing where your attention and energy are going
• Protecting the beliefs that keep you grounded
• Interrupting the spiral when something goes wrong
• Releasing identities and personas that no longer feel true
• Being honest with yourself during seasons of transition
• Taking the next step before you have everything figured out

If you’ve been feeling like something in your life needs to shift—but you’re not completely sure what comes next—this episode is an invitation to get still, get honest, and listen.

Your Story Matters

BraveAF creates conversations and coaching for people ready to show up and change their lives.

Jessica is an empowerment coach, speaker, and host of the BraveAF Podcast, and founder of BraveAF Coaching. After navigating trauma, reinvention, and life's unexpected pivots, she discovered what it means to show up BraveAF — when she wasn't sure how, and she wasn't even sure if she wanted to. She created the 5:1 Method from experience, not theory.

Jessica helps people stuck in a cycle of overthinking start writing their next chapter by taking simple, courageous steps forward. Her coaching style is honest, compassionate and action-focused with equal parts truth, accountability and belief in what's possible.

Visit the website: https://braveafcoaching.com

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A BraveAF Check-In: Comparison, Transition & What’s Next

This episode is a simple, honest check-in.

I’m talking about comparison, navigating seasons of transition, and what it feels like when you don’t know exactly what you want—but you’re becoming very clear about what you don’t want.

I’m also sharing a little about our recent vision board workshop and giving you a first look at what’s coming next: BraveAF Coaching, launching soon.

If you’re somewhere in the messy middle, figuring things out as you go, this conversation is for you.

Your Story Matters

BraveAF creates conversations and coaching for people ready to show up and change their lives.

Jessica is an empowerment coach, speaker, and host of the BraveAF Podcast, and founder of BraveAF Coaching. After navigating trauma, reinvention, and life's unexpected pivots, she discovered what it means to show up BraveAF — when she wasn't sure how, and she wasn't even sure if she wanted to. She created the 5:1 Method from experience, not theory.

Jessica helps people stuck in a cycle of overthinking start writing their next chapter by taking simple, courageous steps forward. Her coaching style is honest, compassionate and action-focused with equal parts truth, accountability and belief in what's possible.

Visit the website: https://braveafcoaching.com

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Most high performers grapple with the silent thief of success: imposter syndrome. Camy Kennedy – a powerhouse life and business coach – reveals how even those at the top still wrestle with feeling like frauds. But here’s the truth: your doubts don’t define you. Your resilience does.

In this episode, Camy shares her raw, unfiltered journey through career twists from molecular biology to fitness modeling, and finally, to coaching mastery. She uncovers how every setback — from failed jobs to near-breakdowns — became fuel for her rise.

You’ll discover how to tap into your inner strength, reframe failure, and quiet that nagging voice telling you you're not enough.We break down the science and soul of imposter syndrome: why perfectionists are most vulnerable, how societal expectations fuel self-doubt, and practical tools—like breathwork and mindset shifts—that build your emotional resilience.

You’ll learn why success is a moving target, how to lean into discomfort and unlock your power, accelerate your growth, and finally own your space with authenticity.

This episode is perfect for high achievers tired of feeling like a fraud, entrepreneurs ready to level up, and anyone committed to rewriting their story of worth.

Camy’s relentless honesty and bold insights will inspire you to break free from the chains of self-doubt and embrace who you’re truly meant to be.

Ready to step into your fearless self? Hit play — your breakthrough starts now.

[Guest: Camy Kennedy is a renowned life and business coach, author of It’s Happy Now, and creator of the Resilient AF mastermind. She’s helped thousands dismantle imposter syndrome and elevate their life through bold mindset work. www.camykennedy.com]

Your Story Matters

BraveAF creates conversations and coaching for people ready to show up and change their lives.

Jessica is an empowerment coach, speaker, and host of the BraveAF Podcast, and founder of BraveAF Coaching. After navigating trauma, reinvention, and life's unexpected pivots, she discovered what it means to show up BraveAF — when she wasn't sure how, and she wasn't even sure if she wanted to. She created the 5:1 Method from experience, not theory.

Jessica helps people stuck in a cycle of overthinking start writing their next chapter by taking simple, courageous steps forward. Her coaching style is honest, compassionate and action-focused with equal parts truth, accountability and belief in what's possible.

Visit the website: https://braveafcoaching.com

Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/braveaf_podcast
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Most of us are wired to push, to hustle, to constantly be doing—until life hits pause in the most brutal way. Jessica's raw, unfiltered story of her recent surgery and the humbling lessons it brought reshapes everything you think about productivity, failure, and true resilience.

When her body forced her to sit still, her mind became a battlefield—church of guilt, shame, self-doubt, and fights against her own perfectionism. But in that stillness, Jessica uncovers a powerful truth: you can't perfect what you don’t perform.

You only get better when you show up, even amid setbacks. You'll discover how she’s confronting the patterns we all wrestle with—comparing ourselves, feeling behind, apologizing unnecessarily—and the wisdom lost in constant self-judgment.

She shares her honest insights on the importance of asking for help, rewiring expectations, and appreciating the simple, vital skills we often overlook until they’re ripped away.

This episode is a call to every ambitious soul who’s ever felt overwhelmed, unworthy, or afraid to pause. Jessica’s story isn’t just about recovery—it's about reclaiming your power through humility, grace, and relentless self-compassion.

Perfect for anyone navigating life’s unexpected detours or cracking under the pressure to prove themselves. You’ll walk away not just inspired but armed with practical steps to reset, refocus, and show up boldly—no matter what life throws at you.

Your Story Matters

BraveAF creates conversations and coaching for people ready to show up and change their lives.

Jessica is an empowerment coach, speaker, and host of the BraveAF Podcast, and founder of BraveAF Coaching. After navigating trauma, reinvention, and life's unexpected pivots, she discovered what it means to show up BraveAF — when she wasn't sure how, and she wasn't even sure if she wanted to. She created the 5:1 Method from experience, not theory.

Jessica helps people stuck in a cycle of overthinking start writing their next chapter by taking simple, courageous steps forward. Her coaching style is honest, compassionate and action-focused with equal parts truth, accountability and belief in what's possible.

Visit the website: https://braveafcoaching.com

Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/braveaf_podcast
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In this episode, I sit down with Bobby Newell—author, somatic experiencing therapist, executive coach, and founder of Mindful Collaboration—to explore the difference between somatic and traditional therapy, and how it can transform the way you show up in your life and work.

Drawing from over 20 years of experience and her book S.H.I.F.T. Happens, Bobby shares practical ways to shift your energy, regain focus, and create real change—without walking away from your career.

If you’ve been feeling stuck or burned out, this conversation is for you.

Connect with Bobby:

Book: : https://a.co/d/0bCaXcID

The SHIFT Reset:  https://www.skool.com/theshiftreset/about?ref=d55f2a7bfd9d4b9c84b73ae663348501

Your Story Matters

BraveAF creates conversations and coaching for people ready to show up and change their lives.

Jessica is an empowerment coach, speaker, and host of the BraveAF Podcast, and founder of BraveAF Coaching. After navigating trauma, reinvention, and life's unexpected pivots, she discovered what it means to show up BraveAF — when she wasn't sure how, and she wasn't even sure if she wanted to. She created the 5:1 Method from experience, not theory.

Jessica helps people stuck in a cycle of overthinking start writing their next chapter by taking simple, courageous steps forward. Her coaching style is honest, compassionate and action-focused with equal parts truth, accountability and belief in what's possible.

Visit the website: https://braveafcoaching.com

Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/braveaf_podcast
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Once you take that first leap, EVERYTHING changes.

Once the fog of fear and uncertainty dissipates, the path gets clearer, and the momentum shifts.

In this episode we talk about why it's so important to jump and what happens after you jump - The Leap Effect.

Forgive me - I might be a little fired up in this one, y'all. That's because I know some of you are standing on the ledge of greatness and it's time for you to JUMP.

Your Story Matters

BraveAF creates conversations and coaching for people ready to show up and change their lives.

Jessica is an empowerment coach, speaker, and host of the BraveAF Podcast, and founder of BraveAF Coaching. After navigating trauma, reinvention, and life's unexpected pivots, she discovered what it means to show up BraveAF — when she wasn't sure how, and she wasn't even sure if she wanted to. She created the BRAVE Method from experience, not theory.

Jessica helps people stuck in a cycle of overthinking start writing their next chapter by taking simple, courageous steps forward. Her coaching style is honest, compassionate and action-focused with equal parts truth, accountability and belief in what's possible.

Visit the website: https://braveafcoaching.com

Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/braveaf_podcast
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Sometimes the things we’re meant to do have been quietly living inside us long before we recognize them.

In this episode, I share a video I recorded back in 2016 about chasing your dreams, surrounding yourself with positive people, and pushing past fear. Watching it again all these years later felt like a strange kind of déjà vu — almost like the seeds of this podcast were already there, long before I ever imagined starting one.

We talk about:

• The courage it takes to pursue the things that call to you

• Why the people you surround yourself with matter more than you think

• Moving forward even when fear tries to convince you to stay still

Sometimes the dream doesn’t disappear — it just waits until you’re ready to listen.

And sometimes the bravest thing you can do is decide it’s time to dream again.

Your Story Matters

BraveAF creates conversations and coaching for people ready to show up and change their lives.

Jessica is an empowerment coach, speaker, and host of the BraveAF Podcast, and founder of BraveAF Coaching. After navigating trauma, reinvention, and life's unexpected pivots, she discovered what it means to show up BraveAF — when she wasn't sure how, and she wasn't even sure if she wanted to. She created the BRAVE Method from experience, not theory.

Jessica helps people stuck in a cycle of overthinking start writing their next chapter by taking simple, courageous steps forward. Her coaching style is honest, compassionate and action-focused with equal parts truth, accountability and belief in what's possible.

Visit the website: https://braveafcoaching.com

Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/braveaf_podcast
Follow on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@braveafpodcast

What you focus on shapes more than your mindset — it shapes your life.

In this episode, we talk about the power of being intentional with where you place your attention and the people you choose to surround yourself with. Because the voices in your circle, the conversations you engage in, and the energy you allow around you all influence how you see the world.

We discuss:

• Why the people in your circle matter more than you think

• How negativity and constant criticism can quietly shape your outlook

• The importance of protecting your mindset by being intentional about what — and who — you give your attention to

Sometimes changing your life doesn’t start with changing everything around you.

Sometimes it starts with changing what you focus on.

Your Story Matters

BraveAF creates conversations and coaching for people ready to show up and change their lives.

Jessica is an empowerment coach, speaker, and host of the BraveAF Podcast, and founder of BraveAF Coaching. After navigating trauma, reinvention, and life's unexpected pivots, she discovered what it means to show up BraveAF — when she wasn't sure how, and she wasn't even sure if she wanted to. She created the 5:1 Method from experience, not theory.

Jessica helps people stuck in a cycle of overthinking start writing their next chapter by taking simple, courageous steps forward. Her coaching style is honest, compassionate and action-focused with equal parts truth, accountability and belief in what's possible.

Visit the website: https://braveafcoaching.com

Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/braveaf_podcast
Follow on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@braveafpodcast

Sometimes life doesn't go according to plan.

Unexpected twists can have us feeling that everything is suddenly off track can make it easy to fall into frustration or self-criticism.

In this episode, I share how life had recently gone sideways for me and the reminder that sometimes the most important thing we can do is give ourselves grace.

We talk about:

• Letting go of unrealistic expectations

• Why life doesn’t always follow the timeline we create for it

• The importance of offering ourselves the same compassion we give others

• And how kidney stones suck

Not every setback is a failure. Sometimes it’s simply life asking us to slow down, reset, and extend ourselves a little more understanding.

Because being BraveAF doesn’t mean everything goes perfectly — it means showing up anyway, even when things don’t go the way you planned.

Your Story Matters

BraveAF creates conversations and coaching for people ready to show up and change their lives.

Jessica is an empowerment coach, speaker, and host of the BraveAF Podcast, and founder of BraveAF Coaching. After navigating trauma, reinvention, and life's unexpected pivots, she discovered what it means to show up BraveAF — when she wasn't sure how, and she wasn't even sure if she wanted to. She created the 5:1 Method from experience, not theory.

Jessica helps people stuck in a cycle of overthinking start writing their next chapter by taking simple, courageous steps forward. Her coaching style is honest, compassionate and action-focused with equal parts truth, accountability and belief in what's possible.

Visit the website: https://braveafcoaching.com

Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/braveaf_podcast
Follow on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@braveafpodcast