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THE BRAVE FILES

Stories from people living courageously.

Fear either owns you or empowers you! This is what I explore with my guests on The Brave Files, a podcast featuring people who live courageously and helping ALL of us who are working to transform doubt and worry into fuel that will propel us toward our dreams and get through the tough times.

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Finding Home: The Journey of a Black, Gay, Southern, Pastor

Mashaun Simon
CRITICAL-THINKER • PASTORAL • UNCOMMON

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We Are A Superhero: Surviving Childhood Sexual Trauma

Brian Cardoza

PERSEVERITY • STUBBORNNESS • STUPIDITY

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Dana Marlowe was an average suburban mom when a casual conversation changed the trajectory of her life. Now she runs an international not for profit, I Support The Girls, and provides homeless women and girls with much needed bras and feminine hygiene products. Kindness changes the conversation. The Brave Files Podcast.

Kindness: Changing the Narrative – EP. 120

Dana Marlowe
TENACIOUS • ACCIDENTIAL• FORTUITOUS

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Learning to lead and guide our lives with Emotional Intelligence leads to stronger relationships personally and professionally. Speaker, writer, and podcaster, Kingsley Grant is passionate about getting this message out and helping people elevate their lives. His mother’s battle with cancer inspired him to want to help other people live out their dreams. He aims to help people become the best versions of themselves. In this interview, he shares his inspiration and passion for inspiring others through what he calls emotelligence. The Brave Files Podcast.

Discovering Your Inner Leader – EP 119

Kingsley Grant
EMPOWER • EDUCATE • ENTERTAIN

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Born and bred in Englewood, a neighborhood on the West side of Chicago, Dr. Ogbonna Bowden says his mother inspired him to become a dentist. With his mobile dental office, Ogbonna serves students who may otherwise have no access to dental care. We learn how something as simple as your smile can affect your mental health and Dr. Bowden shares how he’s inspired to give back to his community and society while staying fulfilled and celebrating the little wins. Empower • Educate • Entertain The Brave Files Podcast. Serving up smiles. Health Care.

Serving up Smiles: Giving Back and Creating Change

Ogbonna Bowden
EMPOWER • EDUCATE • ENTERTAIN

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Energy Healer and Medical Intuitive, Megan Caper, shares her story on overcoming Stage 3 Colon Cancer as a young adult, intuition, and holistic healing. Learning to “trust your gut,” Caper uses her psychic skills and medical experience to help individuals pinpoint a condition or diagnosis.

Intuition and Holistic Healing – EP. 116

Megan Caper
CHALLENGING • INVALUABLE • TRANSFORMATIVE

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Carrie Brummer shares her intimate life story about becoming a recovered perfectionist, an artist, and overcoming life-threatening ailments by learning to let go and trust the process.

Stepping Out of Perfectionism – EP. 115

Carrie Brummer
PERSISTANCE • TRUST • ART

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After surviving an incestuous relationship with her father, entering into the foster care system, and losing her husband to suicide, Nancy Allen shows us what it means not only to survive but to thrive. Join us as Nancy bravely shares her heartbreaking story of abuse and the ways in which it eventually led her to support others through their own traumatic experiences. She’s an inspiration, a battle-scarred warrior of the human experience. The Brave Files Podcast

Shrouded By Silence – EP 114

Nancy Allen
Heartbreaking • Integration • Yana

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Former Mrs. Utah Cherie Burton was raised in a very strict religion and has endured everything from spiritual abuse to shaming. Her Soul Healing journey has taken turns past death, miscarriage, and adoption. Nevertheless, she’s inspiring others through books, podcasting, and mentorships. Cherie reminds us that our pasts don’t define us and there’s always room for growth.

Soul Healing – EP. 113

Cherie Burton
SOUL-STRETCHING • LOVING• BRAVE

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In under 5 years, Arlan Hamilton went from homelessness, sleeping on the floor of the San Francisco airport, to being the only Black Lesbian to successfully build a venture capital firm from scratch. Today, Arlan is launching her highly anticipated book and sharing insights on bravery and boundaries. The Brave Files Podcast. LGBTQ

History Making, Industry Changing – EP. 112

Arlan Hamilton
AUDACIOUS • UNCONVENTIONAL • MOTIVATING

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Bold Endurance – EP 111

Audrey Holst
FORTITUDE • KINDNESS • HUMANITY

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Bernita Bradley is a powerhouse! In this episode, she shares the surprising event that led her from being a bullied and suicidal teenager to the inspiring leader she is today. We learn how she harnessed the power of forgiveness to change her life and the lives of people in her community.

Choosing Forgiveness, Finding Freedom – EP. 110

Bernita Bradley
LOVE • FORGIVING • PURPOSE

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Heather Vickery, The Brave Files Podcast. The Power of Gratitude during a pandemic. COVID-19, 2020 Shelter in place.

Gratitude During Shelter in Place

GRATITUDE DURING SHELTER IN PLACE

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courage, honesty, perseverance. Barbara Roberts was one of the first female Cardiologist ever. But her bravery became even more pronounced when she started to treat famed New England crime boss Raymond Loreda Salvatore Patriarca. Barbara shares her fascinating stories about standing by the legendary criminal through medical and legal battles, all while juggling a life and love story of her own.

Heart of Courage – EP. 108

Barbara Roberts
COURAGE • HONESTY • PERSEVERANCE

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Moxie. Surrender. Trust. Alexia Vernon has created a soul stirring call to action for women. She empowers them to speak up for themselves, the ideas, and the issues that matter most to them. The brave files podcast.

Own Your Moxie – EP. 107

Alexia Vernon
MOXIE • SURRENDERr • TRUST

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Non Wels is a self-proclaimed “feely person.” He’s a mental health advocate, writer, and empath. After growing up with a violent father and battling anorexia for years, Non is here to walk us down his path towards healing. He shares his journey through emotional wayfinding, empathy, and how he eventually learned to encourage others to do the same. The Brave Files Podcast.

Embracing Empathy – EP 106

Non Wels
EMPATHY• VULNERABILITY • EMOTIONAL-WAYFINDING

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Julie learned to pick herself up, battle through imposter syndrome, and achieve her goals all while maintaining balance as a mom of two small children. Her story shows us that we all get to choose our own path. There are no rules when it comes to creating a happy life!

You Can Write About It – EP. 105

Julie Schooler
FUN • LOVE • ENERGY

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Seeking Happiness – EP. 104

Kip Brooks
PAIN • GROWTH • JOY

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Same-sex parents -Jeffrey Bernstein is a father, husband, and a "co-conspirator" taking social action through his blog ‘Not The Momma’ where he writes love letters to his twins and shares his everyday life as a parent with others. Building a Family

Building a Family – EP. 103

Jeffery Bernstein
FAMILY• LOVE • PERSEVERANCE

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Every day, in the United States alone, 130 people die from an opioid overdose. This week we welcome Jessica Kuperfam from She Podcasts to talk about her daughter’s struggle with opioid addiction and her tragic death. This conversation is both heartbreaking and heartwarming as Jessica shares how hard she tried to save her daughter and, now, how she’s working to save herself. Opioid Addiction. The Brave Files.

Helpless Love, Always Love – EP. 102

Jessica Kupferman
PRESSURE • BRAVERY • HELPLESNESS

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Religious Recovery – EP. 101

Mary Rutt
TENACIOUS • RESILIENT • OPTOMISTIC

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Following The Voice of Your Dreams – EP.100

Aaron Anastasi
ADVENTUROUS • FUN • SCARY

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Dyslexic Superhero – EP. 99

Gibby Booth-Jasper
TENACITY • SUPERPOWER • ADVENTURE

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