What You’ll Hear:

• Bravery in the Everyday – How courage isn’t just for big leaps but also for the small, uncomfortable moments we push through.
• Owning Your Story – The power of reflecting on where you’ve been and how it shapes where you’re going.
• The Ripple Effect of Validation – Why being seen and heard is one of the greatest gifts we can give—and receive.
• The Impact of Mentorship – How a simple conversation can plant seeds of confidence and possibility in someone else’s life.
• Try It Until You Become It – The mindset shift that can help you grow into the person you want to be.

Notable Moments:

“Maybe we have to be brave just to live our lives.” (22:30)

“Try it until you become it.” (28:39)

“Your voice matters today—not just when you have a degree, experience, or a platform.” (34:45)

“We assume small things don’t change the world, but maybe they do.” (43:06)

“Take the gifts you don’t know are gifts and hold onto them forever.” (54:47)

This episode is a powerful reflection on bravery, identity, and the small yet meaningful ways we shape each other’s lives.

Of note! The podcast episode Jess mentions is this one, and the psychologist she quotes is Caroline Fleck.

Tune in next week, when we'll unpack Thursdays being the best day of the week, the likability trap, and working in a male-dominated field.

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