Behind every woman are her brave stories! Being Brave: #Celebrating1mWomen and Their Courage is a celebration of the courage it takes to step into the unknown, face life’s challenges, and emerge stronger on the other side. In these pages, you’ll discover the deeply personal stories of women who define bravery in their own unique ways – stories of vulnerability, resilience, and quiet strength that will inspire you to reflect on your own journey. At the heart of Fave’s mission – #Celebrating1mWomen ~ Igniting Courageous Voices – is the belief that every woman’s story matters. By sharing these Being Brave stories, we aim to ignite the courageous voices of women everywhere – encouraging them to own their stories, embrace their brave moments, and unite in knowing they are not alone. Bravery comes in different forms. It appears in the quiet moments, the tough choices, and the relentless belief in yourself, even when it’s hard. Through these powerful stories, we invite you to connect with the strength within yourself and to celebrate your own brave moments.

“Owning our story and loving ourselves through the process is the bravest thing we will ever do.” – Brené Brown

Join us in celebrating the courage within us all. Karen Rae is the inspiring founder of the Fave community, which she created while navigating the unexpected challenges of divorce, reentering the workforce, and experiencing life’s major transitions like becoming an empty nester and going through menopause. Refusing to remain invisible through these challenges, Karen chose to thrive, embracing her vibrancy and creating a space where women like you can be celebrated and shine. Her passion is embodied in the mission of #Celebrating1mWomen, where courageous voices are ignited by honoring the brave stories of women worldwide. Favelifestyles.app

Contributing Authors:
Karen Rae, Kathy Sparrow, Kristina Johnson, Shirkydra Roberts, Tina Tesch-Myers, Brenda Reiss, Jodi Schilling, Sharon Maureen Hockenbury, Vanessa Littrell, Sandy Stamato, Donita Wheeler, Laurie Thibert, Gwen Harris, Wonderful Morrison, Rachel Vasquez, Anna Margolina, Jackie Cote, Charlie Hoffman, Beth Williams, Molly Klipp, Joanie Elizabeth Hansen, Christy Meaux, Joanne Goldbaum, Cindy Toledo, Heather Ross, Brooke Yool, Susan Straub-Martin, Trish Tatarek, Remalynn Munoz, Lorena Morales.

A heartfelt thank you to our Sponsors who made this book possible:
Brenda Reiss, Tresa Leftenant, Donita Wheeler, Sharon Maureen Hockenbury, and Sandy Stamato.

Photo Credit: Yvonne Marchese Photography