The Brazen Podcast
Brazen is a weekly podcast that aims to help ambitious women question societal norms and make deliberate choices that support their success and fulfillment.
Each episode will cover topics that will help you break free from the mindsets, thoughts, and behaviors holding you back in life and business and embrace your main character energy.
The podcast also brings Calley and Valerie's unique perspectives to the table. Calley is a nurse practitioner, a mother, and runs a business with her husband. Valerie is the CEO of a multi-million dollar company, a business coach for women, and is childfree by choice.
Join us every Tuesday as we explore everything available to us when we brazenly take accountability for our lives.
Episodes
87 episodes
Unleashing Your Potential by Setting and Pursuing Authentic Goals
Valerie King-Mallar talks about the potential and benefits of self-coaching for personal growth. No professional coach? No problem! This episode is your guide to setting goals that resonate with your deepest motivations and overcoming the barri...
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Episode 86
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12:02
Should You Hire A Coach?
Embark on a transformative coaching adventure with Valerie as we unveil the power of personalized coaching to elevate your business and leadership skills. Press play and become privy to how our 12-session coaching package meticulously ali...
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Episode 85
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16:58
3 Ways to Reset After the Holidays
Feeling worn out after orchestrating the holiday festivities? You're not alone. Join Calley Hewes as we uncover the hidden mental load women carry during the holiday season and why it's crucial to replenish our well-being afterward. I share per...
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Episode 84
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16:11
Are you Masking?
Do you ever feel that you are a different person in different situations? Do social interactions exhaust you? Do you struggle to know who you really are? In this episode, Calley takes us through the facts and symptoms of masking.
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Episode 83
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40:57
Should You Re-Think Your Goal-Setting?
The statistics around New Year's resolutions are pretty grim. In this solo episode, Valerie will take you through the tips and exercises she does with her coaching clients to ensure their resolutions are successful. You can test your New Year's...
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Episode 82
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8:40
Should You Re-Think Your Holiday Traditions?
Ever wondered how porridge with hidden almonds landed on Finnish Christmas tables or why Germans fill stockings on December 6th? It's time to take off on a jolly trip around the world on the Brazen podcast, with your hosts, Callie Hughes and Va...
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Episode 81
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25:10
Breaking Free from the Norm: A Fresh Look at Choosing Motherhood
What if the societal norms we follow are not genuinely our own? Ever questioned how much of your life choices are influenced by society's expectations? Join us in this riveting episode as we flip the script and delve into my co-host, Callie Hug...
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Episode 80
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14:47
Rethinking Sleep Arrangements and Exploring Love Languages in Relationships
You might think that sharing a bed with your partner is an essential part of a romantic relationship, but what if I told you otherwise? What if I told you that many couples sleep separately, and it doesn't negatively impact their relationship? ...
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Episode 79
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35:50
Should you share your money with your partner?
Today, we're tearing open the envelope that often gets sealed shut - money and relationships. We guarantee you'll find some fascinating insights as we dissect the pros and cons of joint versus separate bank accounts for couples. This isn't just...
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Episode 78
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29:02
When being a mother hinders your career
Are you truly honest about the life you aspire to have? Join us as we unravel the complexities of women's role in work and parenting, dissecting an insightful Harvard Business Review article that suggests women's career setbacks may stem from t...
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Episode 77
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24:00
Unpacking the Gender Imbalance in Domestic Duties
Ever wondered why, despite all our advances towards gender equality, domestic duties still tend to be heavily skewed towards women? Get ready to unpack this hot-button issue alongside your hosts, Calley Hewes and Valerie King-Mallar. We talk ab...
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Episode 76
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36:00
Is Traditional Marriage Dead?
Is marriage dying a slow death? Are we witnessing the end of an institution that has held societies together for ages? This week in Brazen, we flip the traditional narrative on its head and take a refreshing look at marriage as it morphs into a...
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Episode 75
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29:27
Transforming Fear into Power
Ever wondered why you dread conflicts and avoid confrontations? Are you ready to shift from being a people pleaser to a confident, assertive individual who doesn't shy away from difficult discussions? Join us, Kali Hughes and Valerie King-Mowle...
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Episode 74
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29:41
Why Is It So Hard to Talk About Money?
72% of workers who earn 6-figures or more are men - which isn’t surprising considering the disparity in pay between men and women for the same jobs. Part of creating a more equal balance is being comfortable talking more about money - everythin...
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Episode 73
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38:14
Expectations of Parents vs. Non-Parents in the Workplace
Ever wondered why there's often friction between parents and non-parents in the workplace? We grapple with this sensitive issue as Calley Hewes, a self-care coach and dedicated parent, and Valerie King-Mallar, a business growth specialist who i...
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Episode 72
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27:08
3 Ways to Be a Better Mentor to Those You Lead
Do you ever feel lost when trying to mentor your team members? You're not alone. In this candid discussion, we, your hosts Calley Hewes and Valerie King-Malar, share three proven strategies to integrate mentorship into your leadership style. Ou...
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Episode 71
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14:50
5 Simple Ways to Embody Positive Leadership
Want to lead in a way that genuinely makes an impact? What if we told you that the secret lies in positivity and focusing on strengths rather than weaknesses? Join your hosts, Calley and Valerie, on an enlightening journey into the...
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Episode 70
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20:37
How to Handle Customer Complaints
Besides managing employees and day-to-day logistics, being promoted to a leadership position often means that you're now also one of the company's public faces. You will likely be faced with an unhappy client at some point, and handling the sit...
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Episode 69
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10:26
6 Trust-Building Tips to Improve Performance
In this episode of the Brazen podcast, hosts Calley and Valerie get into the importance of trust within teams and organizations. Trust is often considered a soft skill, but its impact on productivity and team dynamics is monumental. The...
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Episode 68
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31:06
How do you remain positive & manage stress as a leader?
In this episode of the Brazen Podcast, Calley and Valerie dive into managing stress and staying positive as leaders. They discuss how your personality type can affect your stress management, the importance of vulnerability, and practical strate...
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Episode 67
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16:54
7 Qualities of Effective Leaders
In this episode of the Brazen podcast, hosts Calley and Valerie discuss seven essential qualities of effective managers and leaders. They dive into topics such as having a growth mindset, the importance of empathy, communication skills,...
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Episode 66
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27:30
How Your Insecurities Show in Your Leadership: Micromanaging
It's easy to start micromanaging your team or employees, but it damages your team's morale and hurts growth. This episode explains where this subconscious drive to micromanage comes from and 5 tips to stop this bad habit.Check out the I...
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Episode 65
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22:48
How Insecurities Show in Leadership: Difficulty Taking Feedback
In this episode, we discuss how you can tell if you struggle with taking feedback, which isn't always as straightforward as it might seem. We also discuss several simple mindset shifts that will help you be more receptive to feedback fr...
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Episode 64
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18:25
How Insecurities Show Up In Leadership: Not Taking All Your PTO
In this episode, we delve into why you may feel uncomfortable taking time away from work, let alone 1-2 weeks off for vacation! The solution is a simple mindset shift. Take a listen to learn how to get comfortable taking time away from ...
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Episode 63
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21:06
This could be the reason you're not getting promoted...
Delegation is often a challenge for new leaders and could be why you're not getting promoted, or your business isn't growing. This episode dives into several reasons delegation is a challenge and how to get more comfortable delegating to your t...
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Episode 62
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23:44