Episodes

  • Shedding Our Cultural Limits: a Personal Story in Authentic Success

    Shedding Our Cultural Limits: a Personal Story in Authentic Success
    Nov 7 2022
    Our co-host Andrea Mora Cummings goes solo on this episode exploring the hard truths about machismo as she celebrates Latinx Heritage Month. During the episode, Andrea discusses how challenging it is to talk about what lurks in the shadows of our communities and how that discomfort is essential for an inclusive culture. Andrea talks about gender roles and expectations and how this shaped and limited her idea of who she thought she could be. But that is not where the story ends, rather it is when the story begins as she shares with us her awakening and the critical importance of understanding, embracing, and empowering our own voice and story. This is a very personal example of pursuing authentic success and the power (and courage) it takes on this path.    Main topics: cultural norms, cultural conditioning, healthy masculinity, sexism, machismo, storytelling, voice, exploration, Latinx Heritage Month, authentic success
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    23 mins
  • When Hard Things Happen in Life (& What We Did With Ours)

    When Hard Things Happen in Life (& What We Did With Ours)
    Sep 1 2022
    What hard things happened in your life? Four powerful voices in their 20s, Faith Lee and Andrea Cummings, our BLTS co-creators, PLUS our guests, Nadine Machkovech and Drew Petersen, share the hard things that happen in their lives, how it shaped their life, and how they began to discover more about themselves and their purpose and voice through the process of healing. They also discuss the importance of vulnerability in sports, college, jobs and for young adults (all genders) everywhere as well as the need to normalize brave conversations about hard things. Trigger warning! We talk many sensitive topics and share ideas and resources on where to go to get help. Topics include: vulnerability, mental health, physical injury, sexual trauma and healing, drinking abuse, community, support network, immigration, racism, sexism, suicide, suicide ideation, relationships, friendship, coping, trauma, loss, recovery, emotional support, therapy, finding a therapy, addiction, healing, authenticity, authentic success, not feeling enough and more.... Join the convo + share your comments below: Share one hard thing that you experienced that shaped who you are?  What support did you have to get through it, what worked, and what didn’t work? What did you learn about yourself as you were healing? We all have something hard and something we need to be brave about...What advice and resources do you have for those going through hard things? Connect with Co-creators and Guests:  Faith Lee IG @faithisapoet LI https://www.linkedin.com/in/faithvlee/ Coach Hub- https://www.coachhub.comAndrea Cummings IG @andreitamora18 LI https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrea-cummings-2a4978b3/ A Better Man Movement http://www.bettermanconference.com/ Susannah Campora IG @susannahcampora LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/susannah-campora/ Connect with Guests: Nadine Machkovech  NADINEMACHKOVECH.COM IG @NADINE.SPEAKS weallrisetogether.org TEDx Talk - The Secret To Being Enough Drew Petersen IG @drewpeterski  Drew's website | Drew's ShortfilmResources: Dial 988 for the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, https://www.drew-petersen.com/upsanddowns/#resources, Landmark Worldwide courses, BetterHelp, REAL, Brene Brown and Vulnerability, Substance Recovery Resources, Resources For Loved Ones of Addicts, Glennon DoyleBrave Life Venture: Start your discovery journey with Brave Life Venture events, programs and offerings, plus BLTS podcast updates! BraveLifeVenture.co IG @bravelifeventureGet engaged! Ideas, questions, feedback? We want to listen! Send us an email @bravelifeventure@gmail.com THANK YOU to our fans and listeners! Contribute to our Patreon to help us produce this show.  Music for Intro + Outro by Jackson Maloney, singer-songwriter. Tracks: 1. Simple and Plain 2. 2 Young Women from Durango
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    1 hr and 10 mins
  • Redefining the American Dream-What's YOURS?

    Redefining the American Dream-What's YOURS?
    Aug 5 2022
    20 something-year-olds Faith Lee and Andrea Cummings, our BLTS co-creators, PLUS our guests, Nadine Machkovech and Kamiya Willowbee share what they grew up with hearing about the "American Dream", how that impacted what they thought was success, and how they began to discover their own dreams for their life and how they started pursuing them.  They also discuss where and why the concept of "American Dream" came about in our society, and how it impacted them in their lives. Be inspired to open your eyes and start to re-define what dream you want for you life and to examine your relationship with American society. Do something brave today! We talk: societal conditioning, source, stereotypes, relating to society, society's "standards", immigration, LGBTQ+, BIPOC, education, career, hobbies, relationships, coping, trauma, loss, recovery, addiction, healing, authenticity, authentic success and more.... Join the convo + share your comments below: What did you think the American Dream was and where did it come from? What do you think about America as a young adult and what do you want for society? What do you want to dream up for your own life? ​Connect with Co-hosts and Creators:  Faith Lee IG @faithisapoet LI https://www.linkedin.com/in/faithvlee/ Coach Hub- https://www.coachhub.comAndrea Cummings IG @andreitamora18 LI https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrea-cummings-2a4978b3/ A Better Man Movement http://www.bettermanconference.com/ Susannah Campora IG @susannahcampora LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/susannah-campora/ Connect with Guests: Nadine Machkovech  NADINEMACHKOVECH.COM IG @NADINE.SPEAKS weallrisetogether.org TEDx Talk - The Secret To Being Enough Kamiya Willowby IG @_willowbee_  Link to Short FilmBrave Life Venture: Start your discovery journey with Brave Life Venture events, programs and offerings, plus BLTS podcast updates! BraveLifeVenture.co IG @bravelifeventureGet engaged! Ideas, questions, feedback? We want to listen! Send us an email @bravelifeventure@gmail.com THANK YOU to our fans and listeners! Contribute to our Patreon to help us produce this show.  Music for Intro + Outro by Jackson Maloney, singer-songwriter. Tracks: 1. Simple and Plain 2. 2 Young Women from Durango
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    50 mins
  • Why We Created this Talk Show

    Why We Created this Talk Show
    Jun 30 2022

    Listen to the raw stories of why 20 something-year-olds Faith Lee and Andrea Cummings, and Susannah Campora, the BLTS co-creators and founders of Brave Life Venture, created this podcast. 

    We share:

    -what life was like in our 20s, challenges, and what we needed

    -we cover topics like codependecy, trauma, drinking, addiction, immigration, not feeling enough, belonging, feeling alone and lost, anxiety, depression, normalizing conversations, vulnerability, diversity, equity, inclusion, DEI, social impact

    -what is Brave Life Venture, why we created the company and the talk show? 

    -who are we and what matters to us?

    -most importantly...what matters to YOU? We got you. 

    Join the revolution to share the voices of the next generation and create a new way for "adulting".

    Let's make talking about anything "safe" and normalized. 

    Do brave things today with us! 

    Join the convo + share your comments below: What's life like right now in your 20s? What do you need? What do you want to talk about in your life in safe spaces? 

    ​Connect with Co-hosts and Creators:  Faith Lee IG @faithisapoet LI https://www.linkedin.com/in/faithvlee/ Coach Hub- https://www.coachhub.com   Andrea Cummings IG @andreitamora18 LI https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrea-cummings-2a4978b3/ A Better Man Movement http://www.bettermanconference.com/   Susannah Campora IG @susannahcampora LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/susannah-campora/   Start your discovery journey with Brave Life Venture events, programs and offerings, plus BLTS podcast updates!  BraveLifeVenture.co IG @bravelifeventure Ideas, questions, feedback? We want to listen! Send us an email @bravelifeventure@gmail.com    Contribute to our Patreon to help us produce this show. THANK YOU to our fans and listeners!    Thank you for the Music in our Intro + Outro by Jackson Maloney, singer-songwriter! Tracks: 1. Simple and Plain 2. 2 Young Women from Durango
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    49 mins
  • Your Career, Your Choice

    Your Career, Your Choice
    Jun 9 2022

    Listen to the juicy stories of how 20 something-year-olds Faith Lee and Andrea Cummings, our BLTS co-creators, PLUS our guest, Andy Schumacher discovered what they really want for their career and how they overcome their challenges in making it happen!

    They also discuss their old, crusty definition of career success vs. their new ideas of success.

    You will be inspired for your own life and bust out of those boxes you're in! Join the revolution to make your life authentic--do something brave today.

    Join the convo + share your comments below: What's your old definition of success? What's your NEW way to success for YOU? 

    ​Connect with Co-hosts and Creators:  Faith Lee IG @faithisapoet LI https://www.linkedin.com/in/faithvlee/ Coach Hub- https://www.coachhub.com   Andrea Cummings IG @andreitamora18 LI https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrea-cummings-2a4978b3/ A Better Man Movement http://www.bettermanconference.com/   Susannah Campora IG @susannahcampora LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/susannah-campora/   Guest:  Andy Schumacher IG @youcancallmeandyschu Queer Business Alliance @queerbusinessalliance Site www.queerbusinessalliance.org   Start your discovery journey with Brave Life Venture events, programs and offerings, plus BLTS podcast updates!  BraveLifeVenture.co IG @bravelifeventure Ideas, questions, feedback? We want to listen! Send us an email @bravelifeventure@gmail.com    Contribute to our Patreon to help us produce this show. THANK YOU to our fans and listeners!    Music for Intro + Outro by Jackson Maloney, singer-songwriter. Tracks: 1. Simple and Plain 2. 2 Young Women from Durango
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    43 mins