The Live Out Loud Show

In this episode, Brooke Thomas sits down with Candace Cameron Bure to unpack how faith-driven women can stop people pleasing and stand firm in their beliefs. The conversation focused on Candace's personal journey of overcoming the need for approval, drawing boundaries in a world of outside opinions, and rooting her confidence in her identity in Christ. A key theme that emerged was the power of conviction—making decisions based on what pleases God rather than the expectations of others. The discussion explored practical strategies for choosing faith over fear, letting go of insecurity, and finding peace through God's guidance in every area of life. Listeners will be inspired to embrace their true calling, guard their hearts, and boldly walk in faith while building the family and business life they were created for.

00:10 – Faith-Led Decisions: Using the question "Would this decision be pleasing to God?" to guide choices over seeking approval. 02:03 – Identity in Christ: Emphasizing the importance of rooting self-worth in faith rather than public or social validation. 05:15 – Overcoming Insecurity: Sharing the journey of turning criticism about personal voice into a testimony for God. 11:40 – Breaking Free from People Pleasing: Detailing the transition from trying to make everyone happy to following godly conviction. 17:51 – Confidence and Boundaries: Discussing the freedom and strength that come with age and focusing on meaningful relationships. 33:25 – Anchoring in Hope: Highlighting the creation of the "Wild Hope" devotional as a tool to maintain faith and hope amid challenges.

Resources:

Building at a high level but craving deeper alignment? The Elite Mastermind is a 12-month, faith-fueled business mastermind for high-achieving women who refuse to choose between business excellence and their faith. Join Kingdom-minded leaders for luxury in-person retreats, monthly coaching with Brooke Thomas, and a powerful network that will expand your vision, revenue, and impact. When you lead with God as your CEO, anything is possible.

Apply at https://brookethomas.com/mastermind/

Feel Like Yourself Again, From The Inside Out

If you've been navigating low energy, hormone shifts, or feeling off in your body, this is the wellness stack Brooke personally uses and recommends. Designed to support inflammation, hormones, energy, and overall vitality, this is what helped her feel strong, clear, and aligned again.

Explore the stack at https://brookethomas.com/stack

Find Your People. Build With Purpose.

Activate Your Impact is where faith-driven women stop building alone and start building together. Access monthly teaching, live coaching, and a network of women who are moving in the same direction you are. This is what keeps you plugged in, growing, and activated between the big moments.

Join today at https://brookethomas.com/activate

Activate Your Impact!

There's a version of you God is waiting to activate. This book will show you how to step boldly into your calling with unshakable faith and build a life and business that honors Him.

Get your copy and special bonuses at https://brookethomas.com/book

In this episode, Brooke dives deep into the challenges women face when stepping into their highest calling, especially as fear and insecurity often surface before life's biggest opportunities. Joined by Claire, they share vulnerable stories and real experiences of overcoming confidence challenges, addressing the lies and labels that hold women back in business and life. Through faith-filled practices, supportive community, and obedience to God's promptings, they reveal how true confidence is built and multiplied. This powerful conversation offers encouragement, practical wisdom, and heartfelt reminders that you are not alone—and that stepping into your next level is both possible and necessary.

00:00 – Confidence Gets Challenged: Exploring why self-doubt appears before big opportunities.

02:40 – Faith Over Fear: Brooke Thomas shares the importance of praying for confidence and leaning on faith-driven community.

04:42 – The Lie of "Not Enough": Discussing how old labels and lies resurface at new levels and how they show up in daily actions.

10:47 – Safe Spaces for Growth: The power of Live Out Loud retreats and intimate gatherings to dismantle fear and foster authentic connection.

28:24 – Trading Labels: Brooke Thomas recounts how God replaced an old hurtful label, leading to true healing and freedom.

49:22 – Confidence Test Questions: Encouraging listeners to examine what's triggering their confidence challenges and to surround themselves with the right people to move forward.

Resources:

Building at a high level but craving deeper alignment? The Elite Mastermind is a 12-month, faith-fueled business mastermind for high-achieving women who refuse to choose between business excellence and their faith. Join Kingdom-minded leaders for luxury in-person retreats, monthly coaching with Brooke Thomas, and a powerful network that will expand your vision, revenue, and impact. When you lead with God as your CEO, anything is possible.

Apply at https://brookethomas.com/mastermind/

Feel Like Yourself Again, From The Inside Out

If you've been navigating low energy, hormone shifts, or feeling off in your body, this is the wellness stack Brooke personally uses and recommends. Designed to support inflammation, hormones, energy, and overall vitality, this is what helped her feel strong, clear, and aligned again.

Explore the stack at https://brookethomas.com/stack

Find Your People. Build With Purpose.

Activate Your Impact is where faith-driven women stop building alone and start building together. Access monthly teaching, live coaching, and a network of women who are moving in the same direction you are. This is what keeps you plugged in, growing, and activated between the big moments.

Join today at https://brookethomas.com/activate

Activate Your Impact!

There's a version of you God is waiting to activate. This book will show you how to step boldly into your calling with unshakable faith and build a life and business that honors Him.

Get your copy and special bonuses at https://brookethomas.com/book

In this episode, Brooke Thomas shares the powerful origin story of Love Out Loud and how a single "yes" of obedience led to a multiplying movement of generosity and impact. Joined by Claire, Brooke Thomas recounts the divine nudges and community collaboration that turned a $10,000 seed into over $500,000 raised for causes like A21 and Hearts for Moms. Together, they discuss the importance of collective giving, the courage to set audacious faith goals, and the vital mission to fight human trafficking and online exploitation. With stories of breakthrough, wisdom for aspiring givers, and an open invitation to join the mission, this episode will inspire you to stretch your heart, your faith, and your generosity in pursuit of purposeful impact. Collectively Lead the Fight Against Human Trafficking + Online Exploitation Give to Love Out Loud + A21 https://loveoutloudgiving.org/a21/

00:07 – Power of a Seed: Brooke Thomas discusses how a single donation planted years ago has multiplied and inspired greater giving. 01:11 – Birth of Love Out Loud: Claire highlights the mission's heart for empowering women beyond business. 03:13 – Choosing the Harder Path: Brooke Thomas shares how wise counsel led her to follow God's direction and launch the nonprofit correctly. 07:08 – $33,300 Miracle: Brooke Thomas recounts the emotional story behind surpassing her initial fundraising goals for Hearts for Moms. 13:17 – Giving as a Community: Brooke Thomas illustrates the power of collective giving at the Elite Mastermind retreat, showing every contribution matters. 20:08 – Transforming Impact in Greece: Brooke Thomas reveals how a small group funded a $300,000 A21 office in Athens, demonstrating the ripple effect of generosity.

Resources:

Building at a high level but craving deeper alignment? The Elite Mastermind is a 12-month, faith-fueled business mastermind for high-achieving women who refuse to choose between business excellence and their faith. Join Kingdom-minded leaders for luxury in-person retreats, monthly coaching with Brooke Thomas, and a powerful network that will expand your vision, revenue, and impact. When you lead with God as your CEO, anything is possible.

Apply at https://brookethomas.com/mastermind/

Feel Like Yourself Again, From The Inside Out

If you've been navigating low energy, hormone shifts, or feeling off in your body, this is the wellness stack Brooke personally uses and recommends. Designed to support inflammation, hormones, energy, and overall vitality, this is what helped her feel strong, clear, and aligned again.

Explore the stack at https://brookethomas.com/stack

Find Your People. Build With Purpose.

Activate Your Impact is where faith-driven women stop building alone and start building together. Access monthly teaching, live coaching, and a network of women who are moving in the same direction you are. This is what keeps you plugged in, growing, and activated between the big moments.

Join today at https://brookethomas.com/activate

Activate Your Impact!

There's a version of you God is waiting to activate. This book will show you how to step boldly into your calling with unshakable faith and build a life and business that honors Him.

Get your copy and special bonuses at https://brookethomas.com/book

In this episode, Brooke Thomas delves into the kind of unshakeable confidence that can't be faked—confidence that isn't dependent on applause, results, or approval, but is tested and revealed the moment we step into visibility. She unpacks why many capable and called women struggle most when asked to be seen and lead publicly, sharing personal stories and deep truths about the cost and impact of stepping into the light. Brooke Thomas offers faith-driven encouragement and practical wisdom for moving past fear, choosing visible obedience over hiding, and activating confidence through action. With actionable questions and scripture-based inspiration, this episode empowers listeners to stop dimming their light and boldly live out the calling God has placed in their hearts.

00:20 – Two Kinds of Confidence: Outward strength versus true, unshakeable confidence. 01:43 – Visibility as the Test: Why being seen challenges real confidence. 03:23 – The Cost of Being Seen: How visibility invites opinions and true vulnerability. 05:51 – Confidence in Private vs. Public: Proving your confidence when stepping out. 10:15 – Visibility is Obedience: Reframing visibility as faithfulness, not arrogance. 13:14 – Taking One Visible Step: Practical encouragement to act and activate confidence.

Resources:

Building at a high level but craving deeper alignment? The Elite Mastermind is a 12-month, faith-fueled business mastermind for high-achieving women who refuse to choose between business excellence and their faith. Join Kingdom-minded leaders for luxury in-person retreats, monthly coaching with Brooke Thomas, and a powerful network that will expand your vision, revenue, and impact. When you lead with God as your CEO, anything is possible.

Apply at https://brookethomas.com/mastermind/

Feel Like Yourself Again, From The Inside Out

If you've been navigating low energy, hormone shifts, or feeling off in your body, this is the wellness stack Brooke personally uses and recommends. Designed to support inflammation, hormones, energy, and overall vitality, this is what helped her feel strong, clear, and aligned again.

Explore the stack at https://brookethomas.com/stack

Find Your People. Build With Purpose.

Activate Your Impact is where faith-driven women stop building alone and start building together. Access monthly teaching, live coaching, and a network of women who are moving in the same direction you are. This is what keeps you plugged in, growing, and activated between the big moments.

Join today at https://brookethomas.com/activate

Activate Your Impact!

There's a version of you God is waiting to activate. This book will show you how to step boldly into your calling with unshakable faith and build a life and business that honors Him.

Get your copy and special bonuses at https://brookethomas.com/book

In this episode, Brooke Thomas dives into the true meaning of "living out loud"—moving beyond personality and volume to living in deep alignment with God's purpose. Sharing her powerful testimony of overcoming a daunting cancer diagnosis while pregnant, Brooke Thomas reveals how a single decision to believe God's promises transformed her life and inspired a movement. She unpacks how clarity and confidence are activated through faith-driven action, not waiting for the perfect moment. Encouraging high-achieving women to awaken to their calling and move from vision to execution, Brooke Thomas offers practical insight, heartfelt prayer, and an invitation to step fully into your purpose without fear. This episode challenges listeners to stop overthinking, start building, and activate the impact they were created for.

00:00 – Life-Changing Diagnosis: Receiving a stage 3 cancer diagnosis during pregnancy and making a crucial decision. 01:18 – Meaning of Live Out Loud: Shifting from being louder to living in alignment with what's inside you. 02:14 – Choosing Faith Over Fear: Deciding not to partner with the spirit of death, but to believe in God's promise of abundant life. 03:15 – Living in Alignment: Taking action on what's inside you and closing the gap between your desires and your actions. 04:14 – Clarity Through Action: Realizing clarity comes from movement—not before it—and awakening your potential. 06:29 – Powerful Community: The impact of the Live Out Loud Network and activating your purpose in a supportive environment.

Resources:

Building at a high level but craving deeper alignment? The Elite Mastermind is a 12-month, faith-fueled business mastermind for high-achieving women who refuse to choose between business excellence and their faith. Join Kingdom-minded leaders for luxury in-person retreats, monthly coaching with Brooke Thomas, and a powerful network that will expand your vision, revenue, and impact. When you lead with God as your CEO, anything is possible.

Apply at https://brookethomas.com/mastermind/

Feel Like Yourself Again, From The Inside Out

If you've been navigating low energy, hormone shifts, or feeling off in your body, this is the wellness stack Brooke personally uses and recommends. Designed to support inflammation, hormones, energy, and overall vitality, this is what helped her feel strong, clear, and aligned again.

Explore the stack at https://brookethomas.com/stack

Find Your People. Build With Purpose.

Activate Your Impact is where faith-driven women stop building alone and start building together. Access monthly teaching, live coaching, and a network of women who are moving in the same direction you are. This is what keeps you plugged in, growing, and activated between the big moments.

Join today at https://brookethomas.com/activate

Activate Your Impact!

There's a version of you God is waiting to activate. This book will show you how to step boldly into your calling with unshakable faith and build a life and business that honors Him.

Get your copy and special bonuses at https://brookethomas.com/book

In this episode, Brooke Thomas sits down with Corley Spell, co-founder of Good Ranchers, to unpack the remarkable journey from humble farmers market beginnings to building one of America's fastest-growing meat companies. Corley shares how obedience to God's call, unwavering faith, and the courage to say "yes" before seeing the plan unfold has shaped both family and business. Together, they discuss overcoming opposition, the challenges and rewards of entrepreneurship, navigating a life-changing cancer diagnosis, and the transformative power of transparency and integrity in business. With honest conversation, encouragement, and prayer, this episode invites women to dream bigger, trust God with their next steps, and pursue impact that echoes far beyond themselves.

00:00 – The Good Ranchers Origin: Moving from farmers markets to a national meat company with 150,000 customers. 06:11 – First Signs of Success: Selling out locations and realizing the business was working. 10:12 – Giving Back: Early commitment to food banks and how generosity opened doors during setbacks. 19:47 – $5 Million Milestone: Achieving $5 million in sales in just the first year of business. 27:05 – Employee Care: Groundbreaking maternity and paternity leave, family-focused benefits, and building a ministry at work. 35:30 – A Healing Testimony: Walking through cancer, choosing faith, and experiencing a miraculous recovery.

Resources:

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Building at a high level but craving deeper alignment? The Elite Mastermind is a 12-month, faith-fueled business mastermind for high-achieving women who refuse to choose between business excellence and their faith. Join Kingdom-minded leaders for luxury in-person retreats, monthly coaching with Brooke Thomas, and a powerful network that will expand your vision, revenue, and impact. When you lead with God as your CEO, anything is possible.

Apply at https://brookethomas.com/mastermind/

Feel Like Yourself Again, From The Inside Out

If you've been navigating low energy, hormone shifts, or feeling off in your body, this is the wellness stack Brooke personally uses and recommends. Designed to support inflammation, hormones, energy, and overall vitality, this is what helped her feel strong, clear, and aligned again.

Explore the stack at https://brookethomas.com/stack

Find Your People. Build With Purpose.

Activate Your Impact is where faith-driven women stop building alone and start building together. Access monthly teaching, live coaching, and a network of women who are moving in the same direction you are. This is what keeps you plugged in, growing, and activated between the big moments.

Join today at https://brookethomas.com/activate

Activate Your Impact!

There's a version of you God is waiting to activate. This book will show you how to step boldly into your calling with unshakable faith and build a life and business that honors Him.

Get your copy and special bonuses at https://brookethomas.com/book

In this episode, Brooke Thomas and Claire dive into why environment is the critical factor for women pursuing next-level growth and impact. They unpack the real struggles high-impact women face with trust, loneliness, and betrayal, and why isolation can stifle dreams and leadership. Through candid conversation, they share how the right room, filled with faith-driven women who genuinely support and challenge one another, can ignite transformation from the inside out. With powerful stories of breakthrough and actionable encouragement, this episode calls listeners to boldly step into spaces that expand their vision, activate their faith, and multiply their influence—reminding us all that expansion never happens alone.

00:22 – Embracing Expansion: Shifting from maintenance to pursuing what's possible. 01:42 – The Power of Environment: Why your surroundings are critical for continued growth. 03:25 – Trust Barriers: Exploring why high-level women often struggle to trust others. 05:07 – Safe Spaces: The importance of having a community to walk through real-life challenges. 08:48 – Overcoming Loneliness: Women realizing the impact of genuine connection within the network. 10:39 – Transformative Stories: How the right environment catalyzes personal and professional breakthroughs.

Resources:

Building at a high level but craving deeper alignment? The Elite Mastermind is a 12-month, faith-fueled business mastermind for high-achieving women who refuse to choose between business excellence and their faith. Join Kingdom-minded leaders for luxury in-person retreats, monthly coaching with Brooke Thomas, and a powerful network that will expand your vision, revenue, and impact. When you lead with God as your CEO, anything is possible.

Apply at https://brookethomas.com/mastermind/

Feel Like Yourself Again, From The Inside Out

If you've been navigating low energy, hormone shifts, or feeling off in your body, this is the wellness stack Brooke personally uses and recommends. Designed to support inflammation, hormones, energy, and overall vitality, this is what helped her feel strong, clear, and aligned again.

Explore the stack at https://brookethomas.com/stack

Find Your People. Build With Purpose.

Activate Your Impact is where faith-driven women stop building alone and start building together. Access monthly teaching, live coaching, and a network of women who are moving in the same direction you are. This is what keeps you plugged in, growing, and activated between the big moments.

Join today at https://brookethomas.com/activate

Activate Your Impact!

There's a version of you God is waiting to activate. This book will show you how to step boldly into your calling with unshakable faith and build a life and business that honors Him.

Get your copy and special bonuses at https://brookethomas.com/book

In this episode, Brooke Thomas is joined by Claire to dive deep into what it truly takes to expand after achieving success. They discuss the vital role of clarity in bridging the gap between vision and execution, emphasizing the importance of confidence, faith, and a 90-day roadmap. Brooke shares how the Live Out Loud Network supports women through powerful tracking systems, accountability partnerships, and faith-driven strategies for innovation and growth. Real-life breakthroughs, like Bethany's story of embracing change and seeing massive results, highlight the power of community and intentional action. Listeners are encouraged to reflect on their desires, activate their faith, and step into a season of greater impact, knowing that clarity and the right environment accelerate lasting success.

00:12 – Outgrowing Success: Recognizing the pull toward a bigger vision and new season. 01:39 – Clarity Creates Confidence: Why women with confidence move before they feel ready. 03:23 – 90-Day Roadmap: Building a quarterly plan that leads to legacy and long-term results. 04:36 – Radical Accountability: The power of tracking, CEO reports, and support systems in the network. 07:01 – Innovation and Breakthrough: How being surrounded by the right people accelerates next-level growth. 10:49 – Faith-Driven Mastermind: Invitation to the Elite Mastermind for women ready to multiply impact and legacy.

Resources:

Building at a high level but craving deeper alignment? The Elite Mastermind is a 12-month, faith-fueled business mastermind for high-achieving women who refuse to choose between business excellence and their faith. Join Kingdom-minded leaders for luxury in-person retreats, monthly coaching with Brooke Thomas, and a powerful network that will expand your vision, revenue, and impact. When you lead with God as your CEO, anything is possible.

Apply at https://brookethomas.com/mastermind/

Feel Like Yourself Again, From The Inside Out

If you've been navigating low energy, hormone shifts, or feeling off in your body, this is the wellness stack Brooke personally uses and recommends. Designed to support inflammation, hormones, energy, and overall vitality, this is what helped her feel strong, clear, and aligned again.

Explore the stack at https://brookethomas.com/stack

Find Your People. Build With Purpose.

Activate Your Impact is where faith-driven women stop building alone and start building together. Access monthly teaching, live coaching, and a network of women who are moving in the same direction you are. This is what keeps you plugged in, growing, and activated between the big moments.

Join today at https://brookethomas.com/activate

Activate Your Impact!

There's a version of you God is waiting to activate. This book will show you how to step boldly into your calling with unshakable faith and build a life and business that honors Him.

Get your copy and special bonuses at https://brookethomas.com/book

In this episode, Brooke Thomas sits down with Candace Cameron Bure to unpack what it means to live boldly for Christ while navigating the pressures of public life, business decisions, and social opinions. Candace shares how her faith influences every aspect of her journey—from overcoming insecurities and people-pleasing tendencies, to discerning God's will in business and family choices. Together, they discuss the value of conviction, the freedom that comes with age, and the power of letting go of outside approval. Listeners will hear practical wisdom on guarding your heart, following God's peace, and balancing authenticity with purpose. With honest stories and encouragement, this episode inspires women to embrace their unique voice, walk in true confidence, and lead lives marked by joy and unwavering faith. See Candace on tour with Dr. Tabatha Barber here: candacecbure.com/tour

00:14 – People Pleasing vs. Pleasing God: Candace Cameron Bure explains the importance of making business and life decisions that align with pleasing God over pleasing others. 02:10 – Knowing Your Identity in Christ: Candace Cameron Bure shares how her walk with God and time in the Word help her care less about others' opinions and more about God's view of her. 05:15 – Overcoming Insecurity: Candace Cameron Bure discusses how criticism of her voice created insecurity, and how reading the Bible aloud on social media brought unexpected affirmation. 11:40 – Conviction Over Approval: Candace Cameron Bure talks about following conviction from God as the deciding factor between people-pleasing and obedience, especially in business decisions. 17:51 – Embracing Freedom at 50: Candace Cameron Bure describes how reaching 50 has brought new freedom from caring about outside opinions and living more boldly for God. 27:26 – Special Forces Experience: Candace Cameron Bure shares about training with Navy SEALs for a reality show and the physical, mental, and spiritual growth that came from it.

Resources:

Building at a high level but craving deeper alignment? The Elite Mastermind is a 12-month, faith-fueled business mastermind for high-achieving women who refuse to choose between business excellence and their faith. Join Kingdom-minded leaders for luxury in-person retreats, monthly coaching with Brooke Thomas, and a powerful network that will expand your vision, revenue, and impact. When you lead with God as your CEO, anything is possible.

Apply at https://brookethomas.com/mastermind/

Feel Like Yourself Again, From The Inside Out

If you've been navigating low energy, hormone shifts, or feeling off in your body, this is the wellness stack Brooke personally uses and recommends. Designed to support inflammation, hormones, energy, and overall vitality, this is what helped her feel strong, clear, and aligned again.

Explore the stack at https://brookethomas.com/stack

Find Your People. Build With Purpose.

Activate Your Impact is where faith-driven women stop building alone and start building together. Access monthly teaching, live coaching, and a network of women who are moving in the same direction you are. This is what keeps you plugged in, growing, and activated between the big moments.

Join today at https://brookethomas.com/activate

Activate Your Impact!

There's a version of you God is waiting to activate. This book will show you how to step boldly into your calling with unshakable faith and build a life and business that honors Him.

Get your copy and special bonuses at https://brookethomas.com/book

In this episode, the conversation focuses on what it truly means to experience expansion after achieving business success, with a deep dive into alignment, surrender, and making God your CEO. Exploring the tension between outward achievement and the internal pull toward greater purpose, the discussion highlights the importance of releasing control, embracing new levels of trust, and pursuing vision with a decided heart. Listeners are encouraged to stop striving from their own strength, invite God fully into their business journey, and pursue growth that aligns with their faith and calling. With genuine prayer and practical insights, this episode offers inspiration and clarity for women ready to enter their next season of impact and legacy.

00:12 – Outgrowing Success: Recognizing when you have outgrown a season and feeling called to more. 01:38 – Fear After Success: Why achieving a high level of success often exposes new fears and pressure. 03:08 – Embracing Challenges: Understanding that each new level of success brings new responsibilities and challenges. 06:43 – Making God Your CEO: Shifting from striving in your own strength to trusting God with your business. 09:02 – The Decided Heart: The power of deciding in advance to trust God's vision and pursue your calling despite challenges. 13:23 – Spiritual Alignment: The cost of being out of alignment and the invitation to surrender your business to God in prayer.

Resources:

Building at a high level but craving deeper alignment? The Elite Mastermind is a 12-month, faith-fueled business mastermind for high-achieving women who refuse to choose between business excellence and their faith. Join Kingdom-minded leaders for luxury in-person retreats, monthly coaching with Brooke Thomas, and a powerful network that will expand your vision, revenue, and impact. When you lead with God as your CEO, anything is possible.

Apply at https://brookethomas.com/mastermind/

Feel Like Yourself Again, From The Inside Out

If you've been navigating low energy, hormone shifts, or feeling off in your body, this is the wellness stack Brooke personally uses and recommends. Designed to support inflammation, hormones, energy, and overall vitality, this is what helped her feel strong, clear, and aligned again.

Explore the stack at https://brookethomas.com/stack

Find Your People. Build With Purpose.

Activate Your Impact is where faith-driven women stop building alone and start building together. Access monthly teaching, live coaching, and a network of women who are moving in the same direction you are. This is what keeps you plugged in, growing, and activated between the big moments.

Join today at https://brookethomas.com/activate

Activate Your Impact!

There's a version of you God is waiting to activate. This book will show you how to step boldly into your calling with unshakable faith and build a life and business that honors Him.

Get your copy and special bonuses at https://brookethomas.com/book