<p>Give yourself permission to own all pieces of yourself, to become your authentic self.</p><br><p>Bridgett sits down with Liz Brunner, an award-winning journalist, coach, speaker, and former Miss America contestant. She shares how storytelling, presence, and self-talk can shift your confidence and transform your path. This episode explores how personal history shapes identity and how embracing it can unlock your voice, leadership, and power.</p><br><p>Pick up Liz’s <a href="https://www.lizbrunner.com/dare-to-own-you" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">book</a>, <em>Dare to Own You: Taking Your Authenticity and Dreams into Your Next Chapter,</em> and visit her <a href="https://www.lizbrunner.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">website</a> for coaching services.&nbsp;</p><br><p>Takeaways:&nbsp;</p><ul><li>Owning your story builds confidence and quiets imposter syndrome.</li><li>Presence is a learnable skill—rooted in self-awareness, not personality type.</li><li>Family dynamics shape identity, but they don’t have to define your path.</li><li>Your voice is powerful—how you speak, think, and show up matters.</li><li>Limiting beliefs and negative self-talk can block personal growth.</li><li>Mentorship, persistence, and reflection are tools for transformation.</li><li>Every experience—good or bad—adds value to your journey.</li></ul><p><br></p><br><p>Subscribe to the newsletter: <a href="https://beyondbeautyproject.myflodesk.com/newsletter" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://beyondbeautyproject.myflodesk.com/newsletter</a>&nbsp;</p><p>Learn about Keynotes &amp; Workshops: <a href="https://www.beyondbeautyproject.com/workwithme" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.beyondbeautyproject.com/workwithme</a>&nbsp;</p><br><p>For more, you can follow Beyond Beauty Project on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/beyond.beauty.project/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Instagram</a>, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@beyondbeautyproject" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">YouTube</a>, and visit our <a href="https://www.beyondbeautyproject.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">website</a>!</p><br><p>Produced by <a href="https://www.peoplesmedianetwork.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Peoples Media</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>