014 Cultivating Bravery as a Solpreneur

In today’s episode of Leading Through the Cracks, we’re diving into a powerful, heart-opening conversation with Janica (“J”) Davis all about cultivating bravery — especially as women who lead, mother, build, create, and carry so much.❤️ This conversation is for the woman who knows she’s called to more…but has been held back by old stories, childhood scripts, or the fear of taking that first bold step.Together, we unpack:🔴 What bravery really looks like in everyday life🔴 How childhood scripts and cultural expectations shape our confidence🔴 The danger of “clearance tag thinking” and shrinking yourself🔴 How to rewrite your narrative with compassion and spiritual grounding🔴 Why healing requires community, reflection, and pausing🔴 The power of coming home to yourself — spirit, mind, and bodyThis one goes deep. It’s personal. It’s honest.And it’s full of the kind of wisdom that helps you breathe again and say, “It’s okay today.”💬 Episode Highlights00:00 – Welcome & intro01:20 – What cultivating bravery really means03:00 – Leadership, identity & the journey of reconnecting with yourself08:00 – Purpose, calling & trusting the inner knowing14:50 – The cost of self-sacrifice and reclaiming your worth17:40 – “Clearance Tag Thinking” — a powerful identity breakthrough22:00 – How childhood scripts shape adult behavior27:00 – The role of spirituality in healing34:00 – Why community is essential for emotional growth41:00 – Responding vs reacting45:50 – Recognizing your patterns and beginning the healing work52:00 – The power of pausing + why 2026 is the Year of the Pause1:04:00 – Creating your top 5 priorities & putting yourself at the top1:08:00 – Closing encouragementThis is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit nicolepertillar.substack.com