When presented with something that needs improvement, it can be tempting to state the obvious by calling out what's wrong with it. But let's get real... growth and change have never resulted from stating the obvious or going to the lowest common denominator. It's when we challenge ourselves and toggle to solution mode that the magic happens ✨ 🚫 It's not about being some annoying, Pollyanna, eternal optimist. ('Cuz hey, toxic positivity helps nobody). At Simple Courage, we prefer to think of it as like -- brilliant renegade, bad-asses joining forces to stun people with fresh new ideas that make the world a better place for everyone 🙌 We hope this quote inspires you to act rather than react next time you see something that could use a little improvement 💗 
When you're following a path to growth, fears and a feeling of discomfort are inevitable. In this bonus episode of the Simple Courage Pop-up Podcast, Rhonda speaks with our guest @estellewinsett about the ways Simple Courage® has helped her overcome her own fears to move forward and find comfort on the other side. As a stylist for professional women, Estelle challenges us to act and choose growth, individuality, and authenticity no matter how scary it seems, instead of staying stuck and allowing fear to fester. Can you relate to this? Listen to the episode over on your favorite podcast app, and then drop your favorite emoji below when you've done it! 
Have you been celebrating Juneteenth for years, or are you just now learning about it? For some of us on our team, we’re just now learning about it. This is why it’s so important for us to talk about slavery and race in our schools, homes, and businesses. There is still so much work to do. @soyouwanttotalkabout and @thehumanityarchive have prepared a summary of slides to help encourage education and discussion. We’ve reposted just the first few slides. Follow them both and learn more by reading all of their slides on their accounts. 
You know those stories you're not especially proud of? The ones you might not want to tell in certain circles or have some people in particular catch wind of? We've all got them -- and the truth is that telling those stories can change you. Because they're part of your history, however flawed... and it's from the messy and the imperfect that courage is born. 🙌 This week, our Founder and Chief Storyteller @heatherjoyhubbard was interviewed by Kathy @klotzguest over on The Confessional Professional Podcast. And oh, did she tell some of *those stories* ... about failing, about not living up to her values, and about how we can all use these experiences to truly own our courage -- one brave act at a time. You can catch the episode right now on your favorite podcast app, then leave us a comment below and let us know what resonated with you 👇 #simplecourage #podcast #stories #courage #speakup #bravery #realtalk #realhumans #humannature #authenticity