Welcome back to the Brown Heart Podcast! This week marks a special episode—my first unscripted reflection of the season. We're closing out the first quarter of the year with intention, reflection, and celebration.

In this episode, I’m walking you through what it looks like to pause, process, and pour from a place of truth. Using the ROOT Framework, I reflect on personal and collective brave moments, lessons in leadership and DEIB, and what it means to embody bravery as a soul journey—not just a checklist of actions.

Whether you’ve been part of the One Brave Thing a Week Challenge or you’re just beginning your reflection journey, this episode is a gentle invitation to honor your progress and make space for what’s next.

• Real-time reflection using the ROOT Framework (Reflect, Open, Overcome, Thrive)

• Bravery as a soul journey, not just bold actions

• Honest lessons from Q1: DEIB, leadership shifts, energy check-ins

• How to use reflection to fuel Q2 with clarity and courage

“I reflect with compassion, release with grace, and root myself in purpose. I am not behind—I am becoming.”

• The ROOT Framework

• One Brave Thing a Week Challenge (restarting in June!)

• Brown Heart Coaching + Therapy offerings (for those needing space to process)

• Check out Christian Gibson's private practice

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