What if courage isn’t about being fearless or confident, but about showing up, heart racing, knees shaking, and doing it anyway?

Today’s episode is all about courage and I’m talking with Niki Sterner, a Courage Coach, podcast host, actor, comedian, and award-winning filmmaker who helps people face fear head-on and step into the life they’ve been dreaming about.

Niki’s not just talking theory, she lives it.  She’s built a life and business around embracing the cringe, taking bold risks, and growing through the mess, not around it.  Self-doubt isn’t non-existent for her, it’s something she overcomes and she’s committed to be disciplined enough to not let it stop her.  

Niki and I dive into how anxiety and fear are not the same thing.  We discuss building courage and establishing a healthy mindset to accomplish your dreams.  

We discuss being stuck in a fear loop, embracing daily discomfort, and developing routines that support you on your personal growth journey.  In addition, hear how Niki believes that her voice is her superpower and that she is the luckiest girl in the world.   

She reminds us that growth doesn’t come from waiting until you’re ready. It comes from inviting in the cringe, stepping into the unknown, and learning to move forward messy.

This episode will inspire you to stop waiting for perfect and start living brave.

This episode is jam packed full of lessons, wisdom, and memorable nuggets.  Listen in, share your takeaways with me, share the episode with your friends, and follow Niki on all of her channels.

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