The BraveAF Podcast

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 an...

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&rsqu...

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 f...

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 perfectionis...

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 ...

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 Mat...

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, lon...

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 thin...

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...

What happens when you know something in your body has changed — but the people you turn to for answers don’t seem to hear you?

In this episode, I share my personal experience navigating the confusing and often frustrating reality of menopause. From countless labs and appointments to symptoms that didn’t make sense, this journey became a lesson in learning to trust my own body.

This episode is the beginning of a deep...

“You are enough” is a powerful truth — especially when it comes to your worth and value.

But somewhere along the way, that message got tangled with another idea: that being enough means doing everything on your own.

In this episode, we talk about why asking for help doesn’t make you weak — it makes you brave.

We discuss:

• The importance of vulnerability

• The value of community

• The courage it takes to spe...

The holidays are supposed to be full of joy, connection, and celebration.

But for many people, they can also be a season of loneliness, grief, or learning how to navigate life differently than before.

In this episode of BraveAF, we talk about what it means to spend the holidays solo — whether by circumstance, choice, or life simply taking an unexpected turn. Being alone doesn’t mean something is wrong with you, and it doe...

Creating the life you want doesn't start with luck - it starts with vision.

In this episode, we talk about the power of setting intentional goals and why creating a clear vision for your life matters more than simply making resolutions.

We discuss how vision boards work, why they're more than just a craft project and how giving your goals a visual home can help shift your focus and energy toward the life you actually want to build.

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Unfiltered stories. Unapologetic truths. Unmistakably Brave as Fuck.

Sometimes being brave means doing something heroic, sometimes it's getting the fuck out of bed and trying ONE.MORE.TIME - when you don't feel ready, when you don't know how and you're not even sure you want to.

When fear says you can't, we call bullshit and bring you the stories of people who prove it everyday by showing up brave as fuck.

Your Story Matters

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In this episode we cover what to expect on the show - a lot of truth, probably a few fucks and maybe a hoodie.

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 ...