84. Sharing Your Story Without Shame: The Power of Vulnerability with Oli DeBoer
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In this episode of The Next Brave Step Podcast, Chelsy sits down with Olli DeBoer, host of the Dirty Laundry podcast. Oli shares the inspiration behind her podcast, the power of storytelling, and how embracing vulnerability can lead to healing. From working in foster care licensing to navigating deep and often difficult conversations, Oli journey is a testament to the impact of sharing our "dirty laundry" without shame.
If you've ever felt hesitant to share your story or step into something new, this episode is packed with encouragement, real talk, and a reminder that we all have stories worth telling.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode:✔️ How Oli background in social work and foster care licensing shaped her passion for storytelling. ✔️ The meaning behind Dirty Laundry and why embracing our stories is so powerful. ✔️ The challenges and surprises of launching a podcast (and why it's harder than it looks!). ✔️ How Oli balances deep, emotional conversations while protecting her own well-being. ✔️ The vision for Dirty Laundry—including merch, community engagement, and long-term goals. ✔️ The simple yet powerful advice for anyone on the verge of starting something new.
Connect with Oli DeBoer:📌 Podcast: Dirty Laundry with Olli & Em – Available on Apple Podcasts & Spotify 📌 Instagram: @DirtyLaundryPodcast
Connect with Chelsy & The Next Brave Step Podcast:✨ Instagram: @ChelsyWeisz
✨ Website: TheNextBraveStep.com
Episode Challenge:What’s a part of your story that you’ve been afraid to share? This week, challenge yourself to open up about it—whether to a friend, in a journal, or even on social media. Tag us and let us know how it felt to take that brave step! 🚀 #TheNextBraveStep
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