In this episode, Paige Piper shares the mission at the heart of BraveBe—preventing child abuse before it happens and ensuring every child has a safe adult in their corner. We talk about what kids in crisis actually need, what trauma-informed support looks like in real time, and how simple, consistent presence can change the entire trajectory of a child’s life.

Paige offers a clear, hopeful look at what it means to protect the most vulnerable and how communities can step into this work with compassion, awareness, and courage. A powerful reminder that showing up—truly showing up—matters more than we think.

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In this episode, Executive Director of the Center for People, Macala Carter, joins me for a powerful and deeply human conversation about the realities of poverty—and the lived experiences that shaped her path to leadership.

Macala doesn’t just lead an organization serving thousands of families; she’s walked many of the same roads herself. She opens up about her own history with poverty, the moments that tested her, and the purpose that emerged from both pain and resilience. We talk about the mission of the Center for People, the critical work they’re doing in our community, and what it really means to serve with empathy, dignity, and lived understanding.

This episode is an invitation to see beyond statistics and into the stories that fuel meaningful change.

To learn more about the Center for People: Website: www.centerforpeople.org Phone: 402-476-4357 Address: 3901 N 27th St, Lincoln, NE 68521

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This week on Fearlessly Becoming, I’m joined by Heidi — a realtor, advocate, and the founder of Healing Heights, a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting mental health through connection, resources, and awareness.

Heidi’s story is one of profound courage. From battling an eating disorder and reaching a point where she didn’t want to be alive, to finding purpose in helping others heal — her journey reminds us that even in our darkest moments, light is possible.

We talk about the power of vulnerability, the importance of community, and how Healing Heights is creating space for people to feel seen, supported, and never alone in their struggles.

💛 Learn more and get involved with Healing Heights at healingheightsfoundation.org or follow along on Instagram at @healingheightsfoundation.

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