Courage Capital

Are you raising enough to fund your big dreams?

A group of women attending Uplifters Live got together this week to share their wishes for the day. Cher Hale said, "I've been making moves toward a big dream. Being in a space with so many women who've taken courageous action and demonstrated massive self-belief gives me courage capital - something I need more of in my life. When one person goes after their dreams, it inherently helps others do the same."

Standing next to her daughter, the embodiment of her courage capital, Cher perfectly and succinctly captured a concept I've struggled to express (in lots more words). It was a real mic-drop moment.

This is what we gain every week from The Uplifters Podcast stories: courage capital. Starting a company, writing a book, forming a band, leaving the safety net of your job, hometown, or relationship - all require time and money, but the most vital piece of capital you’ll need to raise is Courage Capital.

5 Ways to Boost Your Courage Capital:

1. Surround yourself with examples of courage.

2. Write a list of times when you’ve been bold or brave.

3. Visualize yourself succeeding at your courageous goals.

4. Start small by taking baby steps outside your comfort zone.

5. Celebrate each courageous act, no matter how tiny or easy, no matter the outcome.

Mindful Monday Journaling Prompt:

What is one dream or action you've been postponing out of fear? Write about the courage capital you already possess to make it happen. How can you build more?

Thanks for being here. Let’s keep boosting our courage capital together. As always, drop me a line if you ever need a listening ear or a hefty dose of pep-talking!

Rising Higher, Together

This May 17, we will host our first-ever LIVE Uplifters gathering. We still have a couple of tickets left, so I hope you’ll join me and our guests from the first year of The Uplifters Podcast for a day of doing my favorite things with my favorite people in NYC on May 17.

Check out the agenda and get info on tickets HERE. 

Your Next Uplifter

Our next episode is headed your way this Thursday. Get ready to fall in love with Kate Tellers as you hear how this master of storytelling shares her own story. The episode is packed with wisdom. Here’s one of my favorite Kate-isms from this very valuable conversation:

"I think we all just want to be heard and to be asked about ourselves and then have what we say be valuable."

Paid Subscriber Bonuses You’ll Find in Today’s Newsletter

✨ Huge thanks to our newest paid subscriber, the amazing Kristy Jeansonne!

✨ As always, all of my writing is free and you can listen to every episode of our podcast for free on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Substack, or wherever you get your podcasts. For those of you who are more visual or who want to take a deeper dive with our guests and who want to support this work with a paid subscription, you’ll find the extended-cut video of my conversation with Kristy Jeansonne from last week’s episode.

✨ Our May Workshop will be at Uplifters Live! I’m so excited to meet so many of you in person. If you’re one of our paid subscribers but haven’t gotten your ticket yet, just respond to this email for a special discount code.

Hugs and high-fives,

Aransas