Brave, Bold & Unfiltered with Valerie Silveira

When the unthinkable happens, some people fall apart—and others become the light for the rest of us.

Donna is that light.

In this powerful conversation, I sit down with Donna—one of the 12 Warriors featured in Burn the Map—to talk about what it means to love without limits, to face heartbreak with open arms, and to stand strong even when your heart is breaking.

We explore her journey through the addiction nightmare with her son, Anthony, the moment she prepared for what no mother should have to, and how she now uses her voice to create change and lift up others.

Donna’s story will move you, inspire you, and remind you: courage is contagious.

Your story matters, so live it courageously!

We’ve laughed in hospital rooms, funerals, courtrooms, and the middle of absolute chaos. Was it inappropriate? Maybe. Did it save us? Absolutely.

In this episode, Sean and I share some of our funniest—and most embarrassing—stories. But this isn’t just a highlight reel of awkward moments. It’s a deep dive into why laughter is more than a coping mechanism. It’s a lifeline.

When the world feels heavy and nothing makes sense, laughter can cut through the darkness and remind us we’re still alive. So yes, we probably shouldn’t have laughed… but we’re so glad we did.

Your story matters, so live it courageously!

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We spend so much of life trying to avoid the fire.

But what if it’s the very thing shaping you into someone stronger?

In this episode of Brave, Bold & Unfiltered, I talk about the pain, pressure, and heat that can feel unbearable—but often become the forge for our strength.

You don’t become unshakable without going through some shaking.

You don’t develop courage without walking through fear.

If you’re in the fire right now, this one’s for you.

Your story matters, so live it courageously!

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In this episode—just one day after the release of Burn the Map—Sean and I sit down to talk about why we keep trying to follow plans that were never guaranteed, and how courage becomes our compass when life blows those plans to pieces. We dig into stories from the book and from our lives, including moments where the path disappeared completely—and how we kept moving anyway.

This is the heart of the message: Life rarely goes as planned… but that doesn’t mean you’re lost. Sometimes, the most powerful version of you is found in the detours, the dead-ends, and the decision to keep going when you have no clue what’s ahead.

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Your story matters, so live it courageously!

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Mona may live in a small village, but her story is anything but small. In this episode, she opens up about her chapter in Burn the Map—how she overcame early trauma, stopped chasing an outdated version of her life, and began walking with courage, clarity, and self-awareness.

Her light is quiet, but it’s powerful—and this conversation will stay with you long after the episode ends.

Your story matters, so live it courageously!

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