30. Wonder, Bravery, and the Moment I Read My Book Pitch to One of the ORIGINAL Writers of Seinfeld - Your Next Level REQUIRES Your Bravery

SummaryI flew to Nashville for STORY 2025—an immersive storytelling experience—and let myself feel everything: awe, laughter, tears, and a full-body reminder to protect wonder in a world obsessed with certainty. I share what I learned from Harris III’s work on wonder, the comedy genius of Pat Hazel (Seinfeld) and Dave Reynolds (Conan, Toy Story, The Emperor’s New Groove), and the exact moment I chose bravery over perfection and read my book-jacket intro to Pat right there in the hallway. The win wasn’t external validation; it was proving to myself that I show up.What you’ll hearWhy I’m reclaiming wonder (and how Googling everything can kill our joy)Harris III’s “Wonder Switch” idea and how I’m applying it in real lifeLegends in the writing room: Pat Hazel & Dave Reynolds—what I learned about comedy + voiceThe “invisible thread” moment that led me to read my book intro on the spotThe difference between needing praise vs. needing braveryHow pride in yourself becomes sacred fuel for the next opportunityKey takeawaysWonder is creative oxygen—let yourself not know and imagine again.Bravery is a practice; the more you choose it, the more it chooses you.You don’t need permission to be who you already are—prove it to yourself.When you show up, the next aligned door appears (and you’re ready to walk through it).Resources & mentionsSTORY 2025 (Nashville)Harris III — The Wonder SwitchPat Hazel (Seinfeld)Dave Reynolds (Conan, Pixar, The Emperor’s New Groove)SEO keywordsSTORY conference Nashville, Harris III Wonder Switch, Pat Hazel Seinfeld, Dave Reynolds Pixar, women in self improvement, comedic nonfiction author, creative confidence, how to be brave, personal growth podcast, reclaiming wonderRate & reviewIf this episode moved you, a quick ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️rating + review helps more women find the show.Come hang with me IRL🎟 Live Podcast — Nov 8, Downtown Fayetteville: Rewriting Your Story by Rewriting the Rules. Ticket includes a drink from Vagabond Café, a journal, and hors d’oeuvres. Grab your seat: https://qrco.de/blowingthelid#BlowingTheLid #WonderSwitch #CreativeConfidence #WomenInBusiness #PersonalGrowth #CourageOverComfort #Storytelling #Nashville #Seinfeld #Pixar