The Brave Women's Community Center

10/28/2025

10/26/2025

You owe no one free emotional labor.
Not strangers online.
Not coworkers.
Not friends who only show up when they need something.
Not family who confuse access with entitlement.

Your attention is valuable.
Your time is valuable.
Your peace is valuable.

Boundaries don’t make you cold —
they make you whole. 💜

10/24/2025

Sometimes, people are perfectly fine with you—
as long as your peace doesn’t challenge their comfort.

But the moment you start speaking your truth and setting boundaries, you suddenly become “the problem.”

💭 Remember this: healthy love doesn’t fear your truth.
If someone needs you to shrink so they can feel safe, that’s not connection—it’s control.

You deserve relationships where honesty and authenticity are welcomed, not punished. 💛

10/24/2025

Beautiful reminder…

Those who inspire others show strength from within. They don’t feel small when someone else succeeds. Instead, they turn admiration into motivation. They speak life into people, help them grow, and celebrate every step forward. True confidence is silent pride, it builds, supports, and encourages without fear. Real ones don’t envy, they empower.

True confidence shines brighter when it helps others rise.

10/24/2025

✨ New Episode on Brave Hearts Speak ✨

Laura spent years inside a narcissistic marriage—lost in confusion, gaslighting, and self-blame. In her powerful interview, she shares how she found the courage to leave, reclaim her voice, and rebuild a life filled with purpose, light, creativity, and pizazz. 💜

Today, she’s the host of This Is Where I’m At Podcast, where she helps other women rise from the shadows of abuse and step fully into their own light.

Her story is a reminder: healing is possible, freedom is real, and you are never too far gone to come home to yourself. 🌿

Episode to air November 12th!
🎧 Listen now on Brave Hearts Speak — link in bio.

10/24/2025

everyone! 🌟 You can support me by sending Stars - they help me earn money so that we can continue to build programming at The Brave Women’s Community Center that will benefit survivors as well as produce our podcast Brave Hearts Speak. We are a non-profit and always appreciate the help we can receive from our community.

Whenever you see the Stars icon, you can send me Stars!

10/24/2025

BIG NEWS: 30 DAYS TO A LIFE YOU WILL LOVE IS LAUNCHED AND AVAILABLE.
A personal message from the creator Janet Herm:
"This isn't your typical "rah-rah" self-help course. This is about real-life transformation, built from real-life experiences. Every day, you’ll receive:
Personal stories from my own journey—honest, raw, and designed to inspire you to break free from the barriers that hold you back.
Mindset-shifting tools to help you see your world—and yourself—in a new light.
Practical daily actions that are easy to incorporate, but powerful enough to create lasting change."

Plus get the PRINCIPALS FOR YOUR 30-DAY PATH TO A LIFE YOU WILL LOVE INTRODUCTORY OFFER OCT.15-NOV.15 OF $97.00!

10% of all proceeds will benefit The Brave Women's Community Center!

Janet we are so honored!
Okay ladies go check it out: https://storybookpath.com/page/30-day-program

For questions email Janet at Janet@storybookpath.com

10/22/2025

Meet Janet Herm — a partner at the Brave Women’s Community Center and a shining example of healing and transformation. 💫

Janet is a grandmother, author, and the creator of The 30-Day Path to a Life You Will Love — a heartfelt program designed to help others heal from trauma, reclaim their worth, and build a life rooted in peace and purpose.

Her own journey is one of resilience. In our upcoming 2026 season of the Brave Hearts Speak podcast, Janet courageously shares the story of growing up with a narcissistic mother and the deep toll that took on her sense of self — and how she finally broke free from the patterns that followed her into adulthood. Her story is powerful, raw, and a reminder that it’s never too late to rewrite your life.

Shea and I both feel a profound respect and affection for Janet. She is warm, wise, and authentic — a true safe place in human form.

Her 30-day program opens next month, and early bird enrollment is available now!
💗 10% of proceeds go directly to support BWCC’s mission — helping us continue producing Brave Hearts Speak and offering survivor-centered programming that uplifts and empowers.

✨ Sign up now via this link: https://storybookpath.com/
🎧 And stay tuned for Janet’s unforgettable podcast episode next year.

10/22/2025

Some mornings, I have to create my own safety.
This was one of them.

I woke up feeling a little shaky, vulnerable, and unsure — so I decided to sit down and plan in my big pink hat.
Because honestly? It makes me feel both beautiful and a little ridiculous. And sometimes that’s exactly what I need.

Play and fun aren’t just “extras.” They’re signals to our nervous system that we’re safe enough to breathe again.
They’re a way of saying: “I trust myself to be okay, even here.”

So if you’re feeling fragile today, put on something silly.
Make yourself smile.
Remind your body that safety can be something we build, moment by moment.

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Here’s to courage, laughter, and hats that make us feel brave.

10/21/2025

We disappear one small “yes” at a time.
Saying we like what we don’t. Staying quiet to keep the peace.
That’s people-pleasing — and it’s a quiet heartbreak.
Your everyday bravery is the choice to stop vanishing and come back to yourself.
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Ask yourself: How have I avoided being me because I’m afraid of rejection?
Journal it. Draw it. Move it. Record it. Let it out — unfiltered.
Then share your brave heart through the link in our bio.
We’d love to witness or showcase your expression — because this is our community.

10/19/2025

Abuse can come in the form of gossip and smearing of your character. I hope this reaches whoever needed it today. I know personally how painful these betrayals are. Keep going 💕

Keep walking with faith and peace in your heart. God's favor cannot be blocked by whispers or hate. Those who rise against you only reveal how strong your purpose is. Stay kind, stay grounded, and keep trusting the process. When blessings begin to pour, even those who doubted you will witness God's hand on your life.

Let them talk, God's still working.
Your peace is louder than their hate.
Faith wins every battle they start.
No one can block what's meant for you.

10/19/2025

💜 Meet Monica — One of Our Brave Voices 💜

We’re honored to feature Monica in our upcoming season of Brave Hearts Speak. Her story is one of extraordinary courage, resilience, and transformation.

Monica single-handedly took on — and took down — a for-profit nursing school that had deceived students into believing they would earn legitimate nursing degrees. Thousands of dollars were stolen from hopeful students who were left with no credits, no degrees, and nowhere to turn. Through her relentless pursuit of truth and justice, Monica exposed the harm caused by systemic and organizational abuse.

Her upcoming book (release date TBA) tells the full story of her fight — and her healing. Beyond her advocacy, Monica’s personal journey through alcoholism, self-punishment, and a return to spirituality is deeply moving. Her story reminds us that healing doesn’t just come from justice — it comes from reclaiming our wholeness and faith in ourselves.

This week, I’ll be speaking with Monica and her literary agent on Brave Hearts Speak about the publishing process — and how members of our community at BWCC can begin sharing and publishing their stories, too.

✨ Monica’s courage is a reminder that even when systems fail us, our voices can become the most powerful tool for change.

Stay tuned for her full episode on Brave Hearts Speak.