What does it take to reinvent your career and life in midlife with confidence? In this powerful conversation, I sit down with Neca Smith—Midlife Career Strategist, coach, and founder of The Great Big Life—to talk about career reinvention after 40, overcoming self-doubt, and finding fulfillment in your next chapter.

Neca shares her journey of redefining success, the mindset shifts that helped her release “shoulds,” and the tools she uses to guide women in transition toward clarity and courage. If you’ve ever wondered how to create a fulfilling career and life that truly aligns with who you are now, this episode will inspire you to take that brave next step.

This conversation is also the perfect kickoff to two big things happening in our Brown Heart Wellness community:
✨ The One Brave Thing Group Coaching Program, launching September 9th → Join here
✨ The Positioned to Pause Retreat, a 3-hour mini-retreat in Atlanta on October 11th → Learn more

Connect with Neca Smith:
🌐 Website: necasmith.com
📸 Instagram: @thegreatbiglife

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✨ Whether you’re craving a career reinvention in midlife, looking for ways to overcome self-doubt, or simply ready to create space for your next brave step, this episode with Neca Smith offers both wisdom and encouragement.

In this mini episode of the Brown Heart Wellness Podcast, I share what I learned from two back-to-back experiences: Woman Evolve, a transformative faith and personal growth conference, and the Podcast Summit, a gathering of creators learning how to amplify their voices and grow with courage.

Both events reminded me of one truth: bravery shows up in different ways depending on the season. Sometimes bravery is speaking up. Sometimes it’s being poured into. And sometimes, it’s simply staying in the room long enough to see what unfolds.

I also stepped out of my own comfort zone—gathering my mic and phone to ask women at these events:

“What does bravery mean to you? And what’s your one brave thing for the week?”

In this episode, I’ll share their answers, the lessons that shook me in the best way, and how this experience inspired me to launch something new: the Brave on Purpose Tiktok Live Mini Teaching Series, a 4-day deep dive into the ROOT Framework that leads right into the One Brave Thing Group Coaching Program.

• Insights from Woman Evolve on slowing down, faith, and listening bravely.
  

• Lessons from the Podcast Summit on using your voice and building resilience as a creator.
  

• Real women sharing their “one brave thing” stories.
  

• Why bravery isn’t always loud or public—it’s often quiet, personal, and deeply intentional.
  

• How to join me for the IG Live series and the OBT Coaching Program.
  

📅 August 18–21 — 4 days, 4 steps of the ROOT Framework: Reflect, Open, Overcome, Thrive. 📍 Watch live on Tiktok: tiktok.com/samanthaedu

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• Download the ROOT Reflection Guide — Click Here
  

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Hey y’all, welcome back to the Brown Heart Wellness Podcast. This week’s episode is tender, grounding, and exactly what we need to remind ourselves that healing doesn't always have to be loud or performative—it can be quiet, consistent, and found in the everyday.

I’m sitting down with Ebony Fleming, mama of three, intuitive teacher, and creator of the Cook Like a Mother program. Her story is one of resilience, grace, and breaking free from survival mode—one nourishing choice at a time. From navigating childhood trauma to guiding other mothers toward healthier relationships with food and themselves, Ebony is proof that healing can be practical and powerful.

We talk about:

• The soul-led creation of Cook Like a Mother

• Thriving instead of surviving in motherhood

• How food, community, and connection are at the heart of healing

• Everyday tools that help us break generational cycles

✨ Ready to step into your own journey of healing and reflection? Download the ROOT Framework Reflection Guide — it’s your gentle, soulful companion for making one brave choice at a time.

🧡 Connect with Ebony Fleming

• Website + Programs: https://stan.store/thriveempowered

• Instagram: @thrive.empowered

• LinkedIn: Ebony Fleming

• Email: thrivelikeamother.podcast@gmail.com

Her Cook Like a Mother program returns in August/September—join the waitlist now at the link above.

🧘🏽‍♀️ Brown Heart Moment
This week’s mindful moment invites you to reflect on how you nourish yourself, not just through food, but with breath, boundaries, and being present.

If today’s episode touched your heart, share it with someone who needs to know that healing can happen in the carpool line, at the kitchen table, or in a single deep breath.

📩 And don’t forget to subscribe and join the One Brave Thing community.