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Brooke has been building businesses for 20 years, and she’s changed a lot over time. So, what advice would she give her younger self? Listen in as Brooke sits down with her husband Brett to reflect on 2 decades of entrepreneurship, sharing the good, the bad and the ugly of her journey to business success! 

In this episode, you’ll learn about…

• [3:10] How Brett supported Brooke through her entrepreneurial journey
• [7:20] Why taking messy action is much better than no action at all
• [9:33] Brooke’s experience doing jobs she wasn’t passionate about for money or status
• [20:27] The hard question Brett asked Brooke when her first business was struggling that inspired the creation of Live Out Loud
• [28:30] How Brooke’s goal to pay for her girls’ education kept her going on the bad days
• [33:58] Brooke’s challenge to go ALL IN on what you’re called to do
• [36:14] Measuring business success by the impact you make on others
• [37:23] How Brooke’s commitment to being a champion for women has not changed over time
• [41:50] Brooke’s advice on setting giving goals and investing in yourself
• [44:47] Asking people in your network to introduce you to their communities
• [46:58] Brett’s insight on leaving a corporate job to work with your spouse

Show Notes

Brooke has been building businesses for 20 years, and she’s grown and changed a lot in that time. So, what advice would Brooke give her younger self?

What mistakes did she make in her entrepreneurial journey? What is she most proud of? And what did she learn along the way?

On this episode of The Live Out Loud Show, Brooke sits down with her husband Brett to reflect on two decades of entrepreneurship, describing how her approach to making business decisions has changed and what meaningful goal kept her going on the most difficult days.

Brooke challenges us to go ALL IN on what we’re called to do and measure success not by money or status—but by the impact we have on others.

Listen in to understand how Brooke’s commitment to championing women has not changed in the last 20 years and get her best advice on setting giving goals and investing in YOURSELF.

Resources

Love Out Loud Foundation

5 Things I Wish I Knew When I Started My Business on The Live Out Loud Show EP171

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When the world is going through crisis, we have two choices: We can get discouraged and freeze. Or we can stand alongside those who are hurting and make an impact. Listen in as Brooke challenges us to activate our gifts and take action to build wealth so we can give back on a BIG scale!

In this episode, you’ll learn about…

• [0:32] The opportunity we have to make an impact when the world is in crisis
• [1:13] Brooke’s experience of feeling defeated when she was given a death sentence at age 26 and the people who encouraged her through that time
• [2:41] How Brooke’s mission to build businesses goes beyond creating financial wealth for herself
• [3:19] How Galatians 6:9 encourages us to ‘not become weary in doing good’
• [3:48] What inspired Brooke to start the Love Out Loud Foundation
• [4:36] The power in lifting people up and standing alongside those who are hurting
• [5:48] Brooke’s challenge to take action and build wealth so you can give back on a BIG scale
• [7:24] How to activate the gifts God has given you through BELIEF
• [9:01] Why it's crucial for us to stay in momentum (even during crisis situations)

Show Notes

When the world is going through crisis, we have two choices.

We can get discouraged and freeze. Or we can stand alongside those who are hurting and make an impact.

On this episode of The Live Out Loud Show, Brooke describes the opportunity we have to take action in a crisis, explaining how Scripture encourages us to ‘not become weary in doing good.’

Brooke challenges us to stay in momentum when the world delivers bad news, activating our gifts and building wealth so we have the means to give back on a BIG scale.

Listen in for Brooke’s insight on making a commitment to share a percentage of what you earn with those in need and learn how to amplify YOUR impact by giving to the Love Out Loud Foundation!

Resources

Love Out Loud Foundation

Galatians 6:9

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Christine Caine says that life is too short, and God’s love is too great to live ordinary. So, what does your EXTRAORDINARY look like? Listen in as Brooke shares the 3 traits you need to live an extraordinary life, challenging you to develop the courage, persistence and confidence it takes to own your dreams!

In this episode, you’ll learn about…

• [0:32] The 3 traits that will help you live an EXTRAORDINARY life
• [2:00] Brooke’s challenge to own the dream that God has planted in your heart
• [3:00] How extraordinary people know success requires action
• [4:02] What Brooke does to move through FEAR and take ACTION
• [4:39] How extraordinary people navigate setbacks
• [6:12] Who extraordinary people surround themselves with
• [7:53] Why it’s crucial to nurture relationships with your contacts, partners and peers
• [9:20] The courage, persistence and confidence it takes to live an extraordinary life
• [10:22] How to take responsibility for what it is you’re called to do

Show Notes

“Life is too short. The world is too big, and God's love is too great to live ordinary.”

—Christine Caine

What does your extraordinary look like?

Everyone has a different image that comes to mind when they hear those words. But whatever extraordinary looks like for you, getting there requires the same mindset. The same set of habits.

On this episode of The Live Out Loud Show, Brooke shares the three traits you need to live an extraordinary life, describing how extraordinary people take action—even if they’re afraid.

Brooke explains how extraordinary people navigate setbacks and why they surround themselves with a network of positivity.

Listen in for Brooke’s insight on taking responsibility for what you’re called to do and start building the courage, persistence and confidence it takes to live YOUR extraordinary life!

Resources

Christine Caine

The Live Out Loud Elite Mastermind

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Angie Taylor has a God-sized dream. She wants to raise a culture-changing generation through education. And a God-sized dream requires bold action. Listen in as Angie explains how Valor Global equips kids to lead by drawing out their God-given purpose and explores how The Valor Way helps people step into their divine destiny!

In this episode, you’ll learn about…

• [1:15] How Valor Global equips kids to lead by positioning them as creators vs. consumers
• [5:04] How Valor leverages real-world academics to draw out each student’s God-given purpose
• [10:16] How contributing to the world in a meaningful way builds confidence in children and adults alike
• [12:36] Speaking out your God-given dream to attract people who will champion the call
• [17:56] Why it's crucial for parents to lead by example rather than trying to heal through their child
• [20:57] How Angie’s book + podcast offer a roadmap for stepping into your own divine destiny
• [23:31] How giving to those in need impacts your spiritual and financial wealth
• [26:26] How Valor Global makes policy decisions based on whether it creates a roadway to Jesus or a barrier

Show Notes

Angie Taylor has a God-sized dream. She wants to raise a culture-changing generation through education.

And a God-sized dream requires bold action.

Angie is Cofounder and Head of School at Valor Global, the only online Christian school with an entrepreneurial approach to learning. She is also the author of The Way of Valor: How a New Movement in Education is Raising a Culture-Changing Generation.

On this episode of The Live Out Loud Show, Angie joins Brooke to explore what it means to raise a culture-transforming generation and how Valor Global draws out each student’s divine destiny.

Angie discusses why it’s important for parents to lead by example and describes the value of Valor’s work educating kids in developing countries.

Listen in for Angie’s insight on speaking out your God-given dream and learn to leverage The Valor Way to take bold action toward YOUR divine destiny! 

Connect With Angie

Valor Global

The Valor Global Foundation

The Way of Valor Podcast

Angie on Instagram

Resources

The Way of Valor: How a New Movement in Education is Raising a Culture-Changing Generation by Angie Taylor

Brooke on The Way of Valor

The Live Out Loud Elite Mastermind

Ruth Fernandez on The Live Out Loud Show

Ruth Fernandez on The Way of Valor

James 1:27

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Are the critics slowing you down? Or making you question your calling? Whether the criticism you face is external or internal, you can’t let those negative voices hold you back. Listen in as Brooke shares 5 comeback statements that will silence the critics and keep you moving in the direction of your dreams!

In this episode, you’ll learn about…

• [1:26] How the critics (internal and external) slow us down and make us question our calling
• [1:56] 5 comeback statements to silence the critics and keep you moving toward your dreams
• [3:31] How to respond when the critic asks, ‘Why would you want to do that?’
• [5:10] Why we should be proud of the fact that we’ve grown and changed
• [6:55] The Scripture to lean into when the critics question your qualifications
• [7:28] What to say when your inner critic asks, ‘What if I fail?’
• [9:03] Why there is nothing safer or more secure than betting on yourself
• [10:03] Brooke’s challenge to stand strong in confidence for what you’re called to do

Show Notes

Are the critics slowing you down? Or making you question your calling?

Whether the critics you face are external or internal, you can’t let them hold you back or make you debate your dreams.

So, how do you navigate criticism and keep moving toward your inevitable success?

On this episode of The Live Out Loud Show, Brooke shares five comeback statements to silence the critics, explaining how to respond when someone asks, ‘Why would you want to do that?’

She discusses why we should be proud of the fact that we’ve changed and offers Scripture to lean on when critics question our qualifications.

Listen in to understand why there’s nothing safer than betting on yourself and learn how to overcome the fear of failure and stand strong in confidence for what God has called you to do! 

Resources

Jeremiah 33:3

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What’s in the way of fulfilling God’s call on your life? Whatever is holding you back—circumstances, other people’s opinions or the labels you’ve been given—you don’t have to stay stuck. Listen in as Brooke explains how to IGNITE your vision, passion and purpose by making God the CEO of your business!

In this episode, you’ll learn about…

• How The Live Out Loud Ignite Membership is designed to activate your faith daily and what’s included in the program
• How 2 Timothy 1:6-7 encourages us to rekindle the spiritual gifts God has given us
• What it looks like to forget God’s promises and His calling on your life
• Brooke’s challenge to call out the spirit of fear, overwhelm or unworthiness and then speak the opposite
• Brooke’s 3 questions for getting clarity on how to get into MOMENTUM
• How to overcome the labels that are holding you back and step into who you’re created to be
• The power of engaging with a community of women who call you higher

Show Notes

What’s in the way of fulfilling God’s call on your life?

Whatever is holding you back—be it circumstances, other people’s opinions or the labels that have been placed on you—you don’t have to stay stuck.

So, what can you do to IGNITE your vision, passion and purpose and step into who God created you to be?

On this episode of The Live Out Loud Show, Brooke shares 2 Timothy 1:6-7, challenging us to rekindle the spiritual gifts God has given us and step into His calling on our life.

She challenges us to call out the spirit of fear, overwhelm or unworthiness and then speak the opposite, describing how it’s easier to move through roadblocks when you’re part of a community that calls you higher.

Listen in for Brooke’s three questions for getting into MOMENTUM and learn to let go of the labels that hold you back and IGNITE your faith, partnering with God as your CEO.

Resources

The Live Out Loud Ignite Membership

2 Timothy 1:6-7

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Most people who are building businesses think they have to be like someone else to achieve the same kind of success. But what they’re really doing is depleting their energy. Listen in as Brooke explains how to keep your focus, stay motivated and become the person God is calling you to be!

In this episode, you’ll learn about…

• [0:31] How to keep moving forward without depleting your energy
• [1:23] Why it’s a distraction to try and replicate someone else’s success
• [1:52] Why showing up fully yourself is the key to attraction marketing
• [2:28] How worrying about what others say, do or think pulls your focus
• [3:22] How taking effective, consistent action drives results
• [4:45] Brooke’s challenge to do the thing that makes you uncomfortable
• [5:24] How to identify YOUR definition of success
• [6:57] Taking the first steps to becoming the person you want to be

Show Notes

Most people who are building businesses or creating things are looking around—side to side, up and down, scrolling through social media—and they're thinking they have to be like the other person to have the success the other person has.

But what they're really doing is distracting themselves and depleting their energy.

So, what can we do to keep our focus and keep moving forward? To become the person God is calling us to be?

On this episode of The Live Out Loud Show, Brooke explains why showing up fully yourself is the key to attraction marketing.

She discusses how worrying about what others say, do or think pulls our focus, while taking effective, consistent action drives results.

Listen in to for Brooke’s insight on identifying YOUR definition of success and learn to take the first steps toward becoming the person YOU really want to be!

Resources

Live Out Loud Elite Mastermind

Brooke’s Network Marketing Team

Live Out Loud Tribe on Facebook

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If I asked you what makes a great leader, what would you say? Someone who is smart and creative? An effective communicator or motivator? Was EMPATHY on your list? Listen in as Brooke explains why empathy is an essential leadership trait and describes how to leverage empathy to drive significant business results. 

In this episode, you’ll learn about…

• [0:31] What makes empathy an essential leadership trait
• [1:17] How Brooke distinguishes empathy from just being nice or making people happy
• [1:38] The impact of stress on mental wellness and overall health
• [2:58] How empathetic leaders help their teams meet the demands of work and life
• [3:26] Why empathy is an important skill for both entrepreneurs and corporate leaders
• [4:12] How empathy helps us motivate others, deal with conflict and understand what people need
• [5:28] Demonstrating empathy by asking questions and checking in with your team
• [6:07] How Brooke leverages empathy as a data gathering tool in her business
• [6:37] Brooke's challenge to listen with more empathy and see how it improves your reputation as a leader

Show Notes

If I asked you what makes a great leader, what would you say? Someone who is smart and creative? An effective communicator or motivator?

Was empathy on your list?

Empathy is a leadership trait that doesn't get enough credit. but it improves your capacity to effectively communicate with others and helps you build a stronger team.

Empathy drives business results.

On this episode of The Live Out Loud Show, Brooke explains what makes empathy an essential leadership trait, exploring how empathetic leaders help their teams meet the demands of work and life.

Brooke discusses the impact of stress on mental wellness and overall health and describes how empathy helps us understand what people need.

Listen in for insight on demonstrating empathy by listening without judgement and learn to leverage empathy as a data gathering tool in YOUR business!

Resources

Amare Global

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Does the word SALES make you cringe? What if you could sell your product or service without being pushy or manipulative? Listen in as Brooke shares 5 ways to improve your sales ability and feel good about it, demonstrating the VALUE of what you offer so people want to invest in YOU!

In this episode, you’ll learn about…

• [0:31] The stigma around the word ‘sales’ and why we’re ALL in sales to some degree
• [1:27] 5 ways to improve your sales ability (and feel great about it!)
• [2:03] Why it’s crucial to start a sales conversation with solutions vs. problems
• [2:56] How to build relationships with potential clients or customers based on TRUST
• [3:34] What it looks like to actively listen to prospects and why it’s so important
• [4:05] The value in sharing a success story with prospective clients
• [4:27] Focusing on how you stand apart from the competition without putting them down
• [5:07] How great salespeople show customers the value of their product or service

Show Notes

What comes to mind when you hear the word SALES? Does the idea of selling your product or service make you cringe?

The truth is, we are all in sales to some degree. If you're pitching an idea to a colleague, starting a business or convincing your kids to do something, you are in sales.

And you absolutely can sell a product or service without being pushy or manipulative.

On this episode of The Live Out Loud Show, Brooke discusses five ways to improve your sales ability and feel good about it, describing how to be solutions-oriented in conversations with potential clients.

Brooke explains how to build relationships based on trust and actively listen to prospective customers, sharing success stories to sell your product or service.

Listen in for insight on standing out from the competition (without putting them down) and learn to demonstrate the value of what you offer so that people are compelled to invest in YOU!

Resources

Live Out Loud Tribe on Facebook

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Do you feel limited by your current circumstances? Your predicament does not determine your destiny. And ALL things are possible if you BELIEVE. Listen in as Lia Valencia Key explains how she went from living in a homeless shelter to launching her jewelry line on QVC and get inspired to shine your light in the world!

In this episode, you’ll learn about…

• [1:51] The opportunity you have to choose your destiny, regardless of your current circumstances
• [8:49] The words that gave Lia permission to go after the whisper inside and live abundantly
• [15:22] Lia's advice to take the painful no's and keep preparing
• [22:30] Leveraging patience and grace to keep moving forward
• [29:02] The powerful meaning behind Valencia Key jewelry
• [35:03] How God prepares us for the next step toward our dreams—even if we don't feel ready
• [41:01] Why you can't let the fear of imperfection stop you from dreaming
• [44:36] Lia’s struggle with asking for what she wants (and how she's overcoming it)
• [48:58] What Lia is doing to bring commerce to Africa
• [52:21] Lia's calling to speak life into people through keynote speaking
• [55:13] How Lia thinks about peace as the foundation of joy and love
• [1:02:44] Lia's encouragement to accept yourself for where you are and who you are—and extend that same grace to others

Show Notes

Do you feel limited by your current circumstances? Like you just can't follow your calling because of the situation you're in?

Here's the thing: Your predicament does not determine your destiny.

Lia Valencia Key went from living in a homeless shelter to launching her jewelry line on QVC and being featured among Oprah's Favorite Things. She's shared her inspiring story on stages with Robin Roberts, Ed Mylett, Brendon Burchard, Dean Graziosi and Tony Robbins.

On this episode of The Live Out Loud Show, Lia joins Brooke to discuss what it was like to live in a homeless shelter and describe how her mother's words of encouragement changed the trajectory of her life.

Lia shares the powerful meaning behind the Valencia Key brand, explaining how her jewelry serves as a reminder of the LIGHT within you.

Listen in for Lia's insight on accepting yourself (and extending that grace to others) and get inspired to take the next step toward YOUR dreams!

Connect With Lia

Valencia Key Jewelry

Valencia Key Design on Instagram

Lia on Instagram

Lia on LinkedIn

Book Lia to Speak

Resources

Believe It: How to Go from Underestimated to Unstoppable by Jamie Kern Lima

Jacqueline Finnan Hemmer

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