Some days it feels like nothing is shifting - your bank account looks the same, the room you wake up in hasn’t changed, and the brave steps you’ve taken don’t yet show in your outer world. But this doesn't mean things aren't changing.

In this episode, I open up about those moments of doubt, the pull to return to what feels safe, and what it takes to keep going when everything feels like it's not working.

Topics Covered

• How to keep believing in yourself when reality looks unchanged
• The difference between fear-based pushing and soul-aligned bravery
• Navigating doubt, exhaustion, and the pull of safety versus expansion
• Seeing challenges and opportunities as portals into your next becoming

Let’s Connect

I’d love to hear what this episode stirred in you and connect.

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You can also explore my writing on Substack or discover how we can work together here.

Sometimes we wait until everything feels perfectly clear before making a move. But what if clarity only comes after the leap?

In this deeply personal episode, I share what it’s been like to stand in the in-between: dismantling old boxes, feeling the pull of creativity, and learning to show up before I feel “ready.” I talk about moving beyond performance, letting go of perfection, and allowing creative energy to be a way of being, not a side project.

If you’ve ever hidden, waited, or told yourself you need a label before you can act, this episode is for you.

Topics Covered

• How to take inspired action before you feel ready
• Releasing performance energy and perfectionism in creativity
• Dissolving identity boxes and labels to find freedom
• Allowing creativity to be your life force, not just a side project

Mentioned in this Episode

• My new art feed on Instagram: @pathandnine

Let’s Connect

I’d love to hear what this episode stirred in you and connect.

Come say hi on my main Instagram, my new art feed @pathandnine or on Threads.

You can also explore my writing on Substack or discover how we can work together here.

What if being bold didn’t mean being busy? In this soulful episode, I unpack the deeply wired connection between productivity and self-worth - and how it can quietly sabotage our creativity, clarity, and joy.

In this episode, I share personal stories from my upbringing, corporate life, and healing journey to explore how hustle culture seeps into our identities, even in the name of ambition. Together, we unravel the scarcity loops behind over-productivity and explore the transformative power of slowing down, creating space, and honouring the generous, expansive present moment.

If you’re navigating a season of change, this is your permission slip to let go of proving and remember the value that already lives within you.

Topics Covered

• How hustle culture hijacks our sense of boldness and self-worth
• The energetic difference between purposeful action and scarcity-fueled productivity
• Why creating space is essential for accessing intuition, creativity, and clarity
• How to tap into the present moment as a portal to possibility, wholeness, and flow

Let’s Connect

I’d love to hear what this episode stirred in you and connect.

Come say hi on Instagram or Threads, explore my writing on Substack, or discover how we can work together here.

What happens when you stop trying to control the outcome and instead follow the flow of your becoming?

In this deeply honest and soul-nourishing episode, I reflect on the unfolding process of identity, creativity, and trust as I move through one of the biggest midlife transformations of my life. I share what it’s been like to pour myself into creative expression without knowing exactly where it’s all leading, and why I believe redefining success through joy, intuition, and curiosity might be the most powerful choice a bold, brave woman can make.

If you’re navigating uncertainty, feeling called into something new, or longing for permission to trust yourself, this episode is for you.

Topics Covered

• Trusting your inner voice when you don’t have a clear plan
• Navigating identity shifts and redefining success in midlife
• Using creativity and curiosity as a path to discover who you really are, and
• Letting go of external expectations to follow what truly lights you up

Mentioned in this Episode

• Manifest Twelve Club on Instagram (quantum manifestation & frequency work)
• My upcoming Substack: The Becoming Archive
• Previous episode: Learning to Trust When You Don’t Know What’s Next

Let’s Connect

I’d love to hear what this episode stirred in you and connect.

Come say hi on Instagram or Threads, explore my writing on Substack, or discover how we can work together here.

When the vision you were building your life around suddenly cracks… what then?

This episode is your permission slip to be in the in-between, to not know, and to trust yourself anyway.

I chat about:

• A powerful reframe to use when things fall apart: “If this is for me… then now what?”
• Why the void—the in-between—isn’t empty, but deeply alive
• How fear of being “ordinary” might be keeping you from your truth
• What trust really looks like in the middle of transformation
• The surprising metaphor from pottery class that anchors it all

You’ll walk away feeling seen, softened, and maybe even a little braver.

Mentioned in this episode:

Melanie Ann Layer: Alpha Femme

Previous episode: 3. When You Realise You’ve Sleepwalked Into a Life That Isn’t Yours

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In this episode of the Bold, Brave Woman Project, I reflect deeply on what it means to be a bold, brave woman in today's world, particularly in the context of my own life. I explore how I have allowed my career, relationships, and societal expectations to define me.

After a recent event that left me questioning my path, I share my journey of realising that what I thought I wanted and needed might not truly align with my authentic self. This reflection has been both daunting and enlightening, leading to significant conversations with loved ones, and reevaluations of who I am and who I want to be.

Join me as I unravel these thoughts and feelings, seeking to inspire you to also examine your definitions of boldness and bravery in your own life.

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UPDATED EPISODE!! Make sure you tune back in for the latest release of this episode.

In this episode, Andrea Lee Matthies reflects on her journey with her own voice. Originally starting with 'Body Diaries' and then 'Bold with Andi Matthies,' Andrea speaks candidly about her struggles with confidence, voice, and the sunk cost fallacy. She recounts transformative experiences, including an intensive speaker's bootcamp, and how overcoming her fears has enabled her to fully embrace her voice. Andrea encourages you to connect with your own story and use your voice to create impactful ripple effects in your life and beyond.

Make sure to tune in to gain valuable insights, practical techniques, and the inspiration needed to step into your boldness and make a meaningful impact.

• What it means to speak from the middle of becoming
• Moving beyond performative expression
• Redefining freedom, creativity, and feminine success
• Letting go of perfection to tell the truth in real-time

Mentioned in this Episode

• SUBSTACK ARTICLE - The podcast that almost didn't exist - the origin story of the Bold Brave Woman Project
• EPISODE 3 (This podcast) - The Moment I Realised I Was Living a Life That Wasn’t Mine

Let’s Connect

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Welcome to the very first episode of The Bold Brave Woman Project! In this episode, host Andrea Lee Matthies - writer, photographer, and clairvoyant medium - shares the journey of how this podcast came to be from the ashes of a failed YouTube Channel. She emphasises the importance of inner bravery and encourages listeners to embrace their own bold, brave selves while connecting through her stories and experiences.

If you want to connect on the latest news, or send me a message, you can here:

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