Courage Chronicles: Rewriting the Rules of Readiness in 2025

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On Wednesday morning I dunked myself in the icy Atlantic waters. If I'd waited until I felt "ready", I'd still be standing on that beach shivering in my bathing suit!

Here's the thing about any brave thing that pushes us out of our comfort zones: we will never feel ready. Your next brave step isn't waiting for more credentials or proof that you're ready. It's waiting for you to leverage the courage capital you've already built - through every challenge you've faced, every limit you've pushed past, every time you've helped someone else up.

This month on The Uplifters Podcast, we tackle that persistent whisper of "I'm not ready yet" head-on with stories that completely rewrite the rules of readiness. Let these women be your mentors. Let them show you what's possible.

You'll meet Chef Sheri, who at 50 decided she wasn't too old to go to culinary school. Today, she's served over a million meals to New Yorkers in need through Food Bank For New York City, while inspiring her daughters to follow their own dreams. Her story reminds us that it's never too late to take the plunge into that dream you've been holding onto.

You'll hear from

Katie Horwitch

, founder of Women Against Negative Talk (WANT), who will share powerful insights about transforming the self-talk patterns that keep us playing small. Because let's be real - that voice saying, "Are you sure you want to jump in that freezing water?" sounds an awful lot like the one asking, "Are you sure you're ready for that big move?"

Karen Robinovitz's journey will light a fire under you. After pioneering the social media influencer market, a series of unthinkable tragedies led her to completely rethink everything. Today, as co-founder of Sloomoo Institute, she's created her most authentic and impactful work yet - proving that sometimes our biggest leaps come after our hardest falls.

Educator Alexis Shepard brings us a powerful message about authenticity as the ultimate liberation. Her story of learning to "be your own person" hits me right in the gut - because while being yourself takes courage (especially when it means disappointing others or enduring loneliness), it's also the key to creating spaces where others can thrive.

And finally, in a truly unforgettable conversation, you'll meet Laura Kavanagh, who made history as the first woman to serve as Fire Commissioner in FDNY's 157-year history. Leading an agency of 17,000 through crisis and transformation, her story illustrates exactly what's possible when we step fully into our power - even when (especially when) there's no roadmap to follow.

Uplifters Live!

Mark your calendars for March 13 (yes, my actual 50th birthday!) - and grab your ticket now before they disappear! We're gathering in person to explore how we build Courage Capital together. Through interactive panels, workshops, and a special day of service at Lonely Worm Farm on March 14, we'll connect, learn, get inspired, and move forward.

Paid Subscribers

In one hour, paid subscribers can join me on Zoom for our monthly gathering, where we'll start rewriting our own rules for readiness and setting intentions for 2025. Can’t make it? I’ll send you a recording on Monday!