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Courageous Me

Courageous Me

By: Kim Payne
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Hi, I’m Kim Payne. Welcome to the Courageous Me podcast—your go-to for incredible stories and practical tips to add more courage to your life. Imagine what’s possible if courage wasn’t reserved for heroic moments but became part of your everyday life. Whether you're dreaming big, going through a rough patch, or are ready to reignite the fire in your belly, this podcast is for you. Because courage is life’s secret source—it turns the ordinary into magic. And it all starts with you.Kim Payne Personal Development Personal Success
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  • 173. What if the thing that makes you different is your greatest strength? With Helen Pollard

    173. What if the thing that makes you different is your greatest strength? With Helen Pollard
    Sep 9 2026
    What if the parts of yourself you’ve spent years trying to hide are the very things that make you who you are?In this episode, I chat with Helen Pollard, creative director of the ARTea Group, about what happens when we stop hiding those parts of ourselves and start seeing them as superpowers.Growing up with dyslexia, navigating a turbulent home life, and financial hardship, Helen learned early what it felt like to be considered “different” and to mask the things she found difficult.We explore how experiences like these can shape the way we think, adapt, and find another way when the obvious path doesn’t work.But we also go behind what success looks like from the outside. Helen shares openly about financial pressure, businesses that don’t always go to plan, and what happens when you’ve become so good at pushing forward that you haven’t stopped to deal with where you are now.We talk about the courage it takes to be more honest about who you are, the freedom that can come when you stop trying to appear as though you have it all together, and one of the hardest questions for any high-achieving woman: when do you keep pushing for something you believe in, and when is the courageous decision to let it go?And as Helen looks towards an even bigger dream inspired by her own son’s neurodiversity, we explore what becomes possible when the things that make you different become part of the impact you’re here to make. Key takeaways:o How something you’ve spent years hiding can become one of your greatest strengths.o What survival mode can teach you about resourcefulness and finding another way.o Why success can look very different from what’s really happening behind the scenes.o What becomes possible when you stop hiding the messy parts of who you are.o Why courage isn’t always about pushing through…sometimes it’s knowing when to let go.o How the things that make you different can be the work you’re uniquely equipped to do.o Why there may never be a perfect time to begin the thing you keep thinking about. Follow along or find about more about Helen:Websites: ARTea Art School Roxys Venue Melbourne Event Florals Party Corp Instagram Pages:@helenpollard_ @roxysparty @melbourneeventflorals @artea.art.school Facebook Pages:Melbourne Event Florals Roxys Unique Functions & Events ARTea Art School LinkedIn: Helen Pollard SOMEDAY to TODAY – event A one-day transformational experience for women who are done waiting for 'someday'.Friday 9 October 2026Find out more and grab your spot here. COURAGEOUS ME – THE BOOK Grab your copy of Courageous Me – The courage to turn someday into today. Where to find me: Website: Kim Payne LinkedIn: Kim Payne Instagram: @iamkimpayne Facebook: KimPayneBiz
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    1 hr
  • 172. What if you don’t need to know how things will work out? With Venessa Astbury

    172. What if you don’t need to know how things will work out? With Venessa Astbury
    Sep 2 2026
    What if the choice that feels safest is actually the one keeping you stuck? In this episode, I speak with Venessa Astbury, Success Mindset Coach and former corporate sales professional, about what happens when you know something in your life needs to change… but you have no idea what’s waiting on the other side.From moving from South Africa to Australia with a four-month-old baby, to leaving her marriage and, most recently, walking away from the security of her corporate career to build her own business, Venessa has repeatedly found herself at the edge of the unknown.We talk about why living in limbo can sometimes feel safer than moving forward, the patterns that can tell us when something is no longer right, and what it takes to trust yourself when there are no guarantees.We also dig into the patterns that can tell us when something in our lives is no longer working, including Venessa's fascinating discovery about the connection between fulfillment, performance, and eating, and why changing the job, relationship, or circumstances doesn't necessarily change the pattern underneath it.Venessa also shares what she’s discovering about identity, intuition and doing things your own way…and why fun might be a far more powerful strategy than we give it credit for.Because sometimes courage isn’t knowing exactly where you’re going.It’s trusting yourself enough to take the next step anyway. Key takeaways:o Why the safest choice isn’t always the one that moves you forward.o Why living in limbo can feel safer than choosing what you already know you want.o The surprising patterns that can reveal when something in your life is no longer right for you.o Why following the experts isn't always the same as trusting what works for you.o How the person you're becoming can help you make decisions before you feel like her yet.o What changes when fun, intuition and self-trust become part of how you work and live.o What it really takes to back yourself when there’s no guarantee you’ll succeed. Get in touch with Venessa:Website: Venessa Astbury Instagram: @venessa_astbury_ Facebook: Venessa Astbury LinkedIn: Venessa Astbury Your Vibe is your Strategy Training Rise the F*ck Up! Podcast SOMEDAY to TODAY – event A one-day transformational experience for women who are done waiting for 'someday'.Friday 9 October 2026Find out more and grab your spot here. COURAGEOUS ME – THE BOOK Grab your copy of Courageous Me – The courage to turn someday into today. Where to find me: Website: Kim Payne LinkedIn: Kim Payne Instagram: @iamkimpayne Facebook: KimPayneBiz
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    53 mins
  • 171. Have you become too grown up to dream? With Kim Payne

    171. Have you become too grown up to dream? With Kim Payne
    Aug 26 2026

    When did we become so good at doing reality…that we forgot how to dream?

    Somewhere between being an imaginative kid and the realities of adult life, many of us stopped dreaming.

    And even when a dream does appear, we're often incredibly quick to tell ourselves why it’s unrealistic, impractical, or just plain ridiculous.

    In this episode, I explore what happens when we give ourselves permission to dream again, without needing to know how it will happen, whether it makes sense, or even if we’ll ever act on it.

    Inspired by a conversation with a friend who spent one fabulous night imagining a different life, I started thinking about the dreams we allow ourselves to explore... and the ones we shut down before they’ve had a chance to breathe.

    I share some of my own seemingly far-fetched dreams, including those that disappeared, those that resurfaced years later, and those that became part of the life and work I’m living today.

    Not every dream needs to become a goal.

    And some of the things that feel impossible today might not be as far-fetched as we think.

    This episode invites you to spend a little less time asking, "How would that ever work?" and a little more time asking, "Imagine if…"

    Key takeaways:

    o Why so many of us stop dreaming as we get older.

    o What happens when reality and responsibility take over.

    o Why a dream doesn’t need to be realistic to have value.

    o What can happen when you let yourself stay in “imagine if…” mode.

    o Why the dreams you once squashed might be worth revisiting.

    o How something that once felt far-fetched can take on a life of its own.

    o What you might discover when you allow yourself to dream again.

    💖 SOMEDAY to TODAY – event

    A one-day transformational experience for women who are done waiting for 'someday'.

    Friday 9 October 2026. Find out more and grab your spot here.

    A huge shout out to our main event partner, Michelle Roberts, Financial Adviser from BCV Financial Solutions. You’ve got one life...make the most of it.

    Awesome product partner mentioned: Salty Vibes - Self care without the wellness BS.

    COURAGEOUS ME – THE BOOK

    Grab your copy of Courageous Me – The courage to turn someday into today.

    Where to find me:

    Website: Kim Payne

    LinkedIn: Kim Payne

    Instagram: @iamkimpayne

    Facebook: KimPayneBiz

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    26 mins
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