From Surviving to Leading: Brooke Thomas on Faith, Resilience & Building a Movement for Women

In this episode, Riley kicks off the very first Lead Out Loud podcast by interviewing her mom, Brooke Thomas—world-renowned entrepreneur, bestselling author, and founder of Live Out Loud. Brooke gets real about the moments that confirmed her business was on the right path, the hardest leadership lessons she's learned, and the advice she wishes she had starting out. With powerful stories of faith, resilience, and the importance of building a strong team, Brooke opens up about launching a nonprofit, overcoming a devastating cancer diagnosis, and why speaking hope and trusting God has been key to her success. This heartfelt conversation highlights the power of purpose-driven leadership and encourages women to face challenges with courage, knowing that faith can turn obstacles into impact. 00:00 Faith-Fueled Business Breakthrough 05:24 "Trust the Process and Have Faith" 08:13 "Live Out Loud: Power of Words" 09:36 "Faith Overcomes Diagnosis"