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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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  • 145. When your intuition screams “Don’t” and you do it anyway with Lisa Pagotto

    145. When your intuition screams “Don’t” and you do it anyway with Lisa Pagotto
    Feb 25 2026
    What happens when your intuition screams “don’t do it”… and you do it anyway?In this powerful and deeply honest conversation, I sit down with travel entrepreneur and keynote speaker Lisa Pagotto, founder of Crooked Compass, to unpack the kind of courage that isn’t glamorous, polished, or predictable.From pitching on Shark Tank at 29, to discovering via an accidental email that a life-changing deal had fallen through…Lisa shares one of the most defining lessons of her career—the exact moment her business nearly collapsed, just weeks before she was due to become a mother.We explore what intuition really feels like in your body, how ego can quietly disguise itself as ambition, and what alignment looks like after you’ve learned the hard way.This episode is about backing yourself even after you’ve made a costly mistake. It’s about the price of ignoring your gut, no matter how loudly it screams. And it’s about the extraordinary power of one small, courageous action that can change everything.If you’ve ever overridden your instincts or needed to rebuild your confidence after getting it wrong…this conversation is for you. Key takeaways:o How your intuition tries to warn you, and what happens when you override it.o The hard-earned lesson from one decision that nearly destroyed a thriving business.o How a single, simple act of courage created an extraordinary ripple effect.o The surprising link between ego, ambition, and the need to prove yourself.o What alignment truly feels like, and how it reshapes all you do.o How to transform fear into performance fuel instead of letting it shut you down.And stick around as Lisa reveals her favourite adventure destination and the remote location at the top of her list that she’s not quite ready to face… yet. Find out more about Lisa: or her Crooked Compass:PersonalLinkedIn: Lisa Pagotto Instagram: @lisapagotto_ Website: Lisa Pagotto Facebook: Lisa Pagotto Company - Crooked CompassLinkedIn: Crooked CompassInstagram: @crooked_compass Website: Crooked Compass Facebook: Crooked CompassYoutube: Crooked Compass Company - Crooked Compass By AirLinkedIn: Crooked Compass by Air Instagram: @crookedcompassbyairWebsite: Crooked Compass by Air   Facebook: Crooked Compass by Air Where to find me: Website: Kim Payne LinkedIn: Kim Payne Instagram: @iamkimpayne Facebook: KimPayneBiz COURAGEOUS ME – THE BOOK Grab your copy of Courageous Me – The courage to turn someday into today. COURAGEOUS SHIFTWant to make the impact you know is possible without having everything figured out? Get access now to The Courageous Shift – a FREE 90 min audio mini-series to work out your next move. Want to get clear on your next steps in your business or career?Book a FREE 45 min Call to Action to help you get to the starting line.
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    59 mins
  • 144. How writing a book became the antidote to my perfectionism with Kim Payne

    144. How writing a book became the antidote to my perfectionism with Kim Payne
    Feb 18 2026

    Today is the day.

    After 15 years of saying “someday,” my book Courageous Me officially went live on Amazon…and wow, what a mixed bag of emotions.

    In this deeply personal episode, recorded on the day my book was released into the world, I pull back the curtain on something I’ve wrestled with for most of my life: perfectionism.

    Not the cute, colour-coded, high-achieving version.

    The exhausting, identity-wrapping, action-blocking version.

    I read a powerful section from Part Four of the book, Your Permission Slip, where I unpack what it was like growing up believing I had to be perfect, how that belief shaped my decisions, and the surprising childhood nickname that cracked the illusion wide open.

    This is a story about masks, overachievement, control… and the moment I realised perfection wasn’t protecting me—it was quietly holding me back.

    It’s about what happens when you can’t edit anymore.

    When the stage isn’t scripted.

    When the armour has to come off.

    If you’ve ever waited for the perfect time, the perfect conditions, or the “perfect” version of you… this conversation might be the whispering you didn’t know you needed.

    Key takeaways:

    o What if perfection isn’t your strength… and what it might be quietly costing you.

    o How a childhood label can shape a lifetime, and not in a good way.

    o Why perfection feels safe — until it becomes your biggest liability.

    o What happens when you can’t revise, rehearse, or control the outcome.

    o The hidden reason “someday” keeps getting postponed, and what it takes to turn it into today.

    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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    18 mins
  • 143. How money, identity, and values shape true wealth with Natallia Smith

    143. How money, identity, and values shape true wealth with Natallia Smith
    Feb 11 2026
    If you want to understand what courage really looks like when it comes to money, identity, and life transitions, this episode is for you.In this conversation, we meet financial adviser and business owner Natallia Smith, founder of TruWealth Advice, for a deeply human exploration of the quiet, often invisible courage women draw on every day.From migrating to Australia at 22 with no English and no safety net, to building a business that supports single women over 50 through divorce, loss, retirement, and reinvention—Natallia shares how values, identity, and lived experience shape the decisions we make… especially the hard ones.This episode goes far beyond money. It explores why women delay seeking financial advice, how fear and bias quietly influence choices, and what happens when courage isn’t loud or dramatic, but steady, values-led, and deeply personal.You’ll hear about ethical courage in business, the emotional weight of financial truth-telling, the link between identity shifts and money decisions, and why confidence doesn’t come before action—it’s built through it.If you’ve ever avoided a financial conversation because it felt uncomfortable, questioned whether you “should know more by now,” or felt the ground shift beneath you during a major life change… this episode might be exactly what the doctor ordered. Key takeaways:o Why women delay financial decisions even when they know something needs to change.o What it takes to tell the truth when the answer isn’t what someone wants to hear.o How migrating, starting over, and rebuilding identity shape our relationship with money.o The hidden link between values, courage, and the decisions we avoid the longest.o What makes a woman feel safe when talking about money.o Why confidence with money is built after action, not before it.o What shifts when women stop judging themselves for what they “should” know. Find out more or get in touch with Natallia:Website: TruWealth Advice Instagram: @truwealthadvice Facebook: TruWealth Advice LinkedIn: Natallia Smith 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 COURAGEOUS SHIFTWant to make the impact you know is possible without having everything figured out? Get access now to The Courageous Shift – a FREE 90 min audio mini-series to work out your next move. Want to get clear on your next steps in your business or career?Book a FREE 45 min Call to Action to help you get to the starting line. More about Natallia:Natallia Smith is all about empowering women and redefining wealth. As a financial adviser, mentor, and advocate for women rewriting their next chapter, she specialises in helping single women over 50 feel safe and confident with their money through tailored, empathetic advice.With over 20 years of experience, a background in psychology, and a deep understanding of life’s transitions, she guides clients through the complex and emotional side of finance—from separation and retirement to inheritance and reinvention. Whether it’s in a client meeting, a community centre, or a national conference, she brings strategy, integrity, and heart to every conversation. Because she knows financial security is more than numbers—it’s peace of mind, freedom, and the confidence to say, “I’m going to be okay.” Natallia works with women who:✔ Are navigating separation, divorce, or widowhood and need financial clarity✔ Are preparing for retirement and want financial security✔ Have received an inheritance or financial settlement and need guidance✔ Want to work with a trusted adviser who understands their unique needs
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    45 mins
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