In this episode, Brooke Thomas uncovers the incredible power of blending faith and finances with guests Melissa and Jonathan Edmiston. They share the heart and purpose behind the Telos Fund—a mission-driven investment fund aimed at building generational wealth and creating a lasting impact on communities. The Edmiston's dive into the importance of …

River + Michele discuss the topic of gratitude, but not in the way you are thinking. Yes, having gratitude can help with emotional regulation and dysregulation: Brain functionGratitude can activate the prefrontal cortex, which is responsible for emotional regulation, decision-making, and empathy. Balanced perspectiveTaking time to find things to be…

In this episode, Brooke Thomas sits down with Angela Ball and Gilda Green to discuss the financial challenges single moms face and the vital support offered by Hearts for Moms. They explore the need for comprehensive aid programs, including mental health counseling and financial planning, to break the cycle of poverty. Brooke shares inspiring succe…

River + Michele discuss a wholesome trend right now with an AI manifestation technique. The responses are really amazing. THE RULES: (get creative too) 1. Write out all your future goals and desires. This is where you dream big. Everything you’d like to do, everything you’d like to be. Let your dreams and imagination flow. Don’t play small and don’…

In this powerful episode, Brooke shares her incredible journey of being diagnosed with stage three cancer at age 26 while pregnant and the life-changing decisions that followed. She opens up about the mental and emotional struggles she faced, eventually shifting her mindset to focus on creating a legacy. Brooke emphasizes the significance of person…

River + Michele discuss what love feels like. It can encompass lots of different kinds of love as well. Mostly we are talking about relationships. When you're with someone you love, you'll talk about everything. You'll discuss deep topics and the minor things of your daily life. Nothing will be off limits, and you'll want to share everything about …

In this episode, Brooke Thomas empowers women to claim their reign and step boldly into their purpose with confidence and courage. Through personal biblical wisdom, Brooke emphasizes the importance of using your voice for good and understanding the power of purpose-driven success. Brooke inspires listeners to dive into their faith and community to …

River + Michele chat about aesthetics and the topic goes into maximalism vs minimalism. In the arts, maximalism, a reaction against minimalism, is an aesthetic of excess. The philosophy can be summarized as "more is more", contrasting with the minimalist motto "less is more". Maximal minimalism is on the rise—and honestly we couldn’t be happier. Si…

In this episode, Brooke Thomas dives into the life of Lydia, a prominent businesswoman from the Bible known for her faith, courage, and generosity. Brooke highlights Lydia's significant role in supporting Paul's ministry and the early Christian church. She draws parallels between Lydia's traits and those needed in business and life today, emphasizi…

River + Michele discuss how kids need nature. Playing in nature begins a process of self-discovery. If your child learns that it’s even more fun to climb trees than to surf the web, they’ll spend less time online, and more time outside. The great outdoors will stimulate their imagination. It's great for the whole family!! No matter what age. Just n…

In this episode, Brooke Thomas dives into the critical choices we make in our friendships and how they shape our lives. She emphasizes the importance of surrounding ourselves with people who are genuinely happier for our successes and the power of being that friend who authentically cheers others on. Brooke shares personal insights and encourages l…

River + Michele dive into their current dating lists and just pow wow about life. Dating’s a thrilling adventure, but it’s about more than the initial spark. You can have all the chemistry in the world and still not be a good match. And that’s because everyone has their must-haves and deal-breakers: non-negotiables in a relationship that make or br…

In this episode, Brooke Thomas dives into the necessity of leading with conviction in both life and business. She discusses the importance of maintaining confidence and alignment with your true calling while addressing the pitfalls that can cause even the most promising leaders to lose their way. Using biblical examples such as Samson, Saul, and Da…

River + Michele come together to discuss Dating, amongst other things. The purpose of dating is to explore compatibility, foster growth, and build deep connections, serving as a journey of self-discovery and mutual understanding. It’s about finding joy in shared experiences and learning about oneself and others. Dating offers a unique space to lear…

In this episode, Brooke Thomas explores the profound impact of creating an atmosphere where God can show up in our lives. She discusses the importance of belief, faith, and hopeful expectation over mere wishful thinking, sharing practical steps to transform discouraging environments. Brooke emphasizes the power of worship music, scripture, and pray…

River is baaack!! Michele + River talk about "Trusting the Process." Trust the process" essentially means having faith in the journey of life, even when the destination is unclear or the path seems challenging. It encourages us to believe that things will work out in the end, even if we can't see the full picture right now. To trust the process is …

In this episode, Brooke Thomas dives into her latest mastermind call, where she talks about the power of faith and vision in business. She shares why starting with worship, prayer, and scripture is key to resetting your focus and unlocking breakthroughs. Brooke encourages women to embrace their unique calling, ditch self-doubt, and confidently step…

Hello all you beautiful humans. Michele has created a special podcast today around Living in Love. Love is the most generous and healing energy we experience as human beings. When we’re anchored in the source of love, we can find a way to move forward with greater happiness and hope. As promised... Top 50 Love Songs I hope you walk in love and shar…

In this episode of the Live Out Loud Show, Brooke Thomas tackles the power of resilient faith and overcoming unbelief in challenging times. She shares the importance of consistency, authenticity, and surrounding yourself with the right people. that will elevate your business, life, and faith to the next level. Show Notes: 00:00 - The Power of Persi…

Today Michele has Samantha Fox , the Lesbian Curiosity Coach™ on as her first guest host. Today they discuss Fear. We hope you enjoy and learn through this episode. Fear can manifest in the body through a variety of physical symptoms, which are part of the body’s natural “fight or flight” response to perceived threats. Here’s how fear can show up: …

In this episode, Brooke Thomas dives deep into the transformative power of our words and how they shape our reality. She explores why it’s so crucial to speak life over ourselves and others, grounding this truth in biblical wisdom. Brooke also introduces a special training designed to help you activate your faith and purpose, empowering you to move…

Michele is on her own this week while River takes a little sabbatical due to not having enough spoons. This is the shortest podcast in history. HAHA What does that mean you ask? The phrase “not having enough spoons” originates from the Spoon Theory, a metaphor used to describe the limited amount of energy or mental and physical resources that peopl…

In this special episode, Brooke and Brett celebrate 21 years of marriage by sharing their journey. They talk about mutual respect, breaking traditional roles, parenting, and working together in business. They also share personal stories about dating, getting married, and sending their first daughter to college. They close with thoughts on the divin…

Once again, River + Michele find their schedules off kilter and so we record another solo cast dual episode. River kicks us off with our topic on Spiritual Guides and how they come to us, how we use the knowledge and why seeing 111 or 11:11 is important in your own journey. Being consistent is very important to River + Michele, so whether their sch…

Join Brooke Thomas as she sits down with the incredible Missy Washam and Mayce DelValle from the Elite Mastermind. In this episode, we're diving deep into the journey of impactful leadership, the power of building a faith-based community, and the importance of empowering women in business. Don't miss out on this inspiring conversation! Show Notes: …

Welcome to long awaited "CULT" episode. This week is a little different, as Michele is taking on the role of interviewer this week as River + Michele finally delve into the poignant story of River's childhood, marked by her upbringing in a cult. This week, after 18 long years, River's mother unexpectedly reached out, stirring a whirlwind of emotion…

In this episode, Brooke Thomas explores the transformative power of the four seasons in life and business: wilderness, pruning, growth, and harvest. She highlights the importance of community, resilience, and faith in navigating these phases. Here’s what you’ll learn in this episode: Embracing Different Seasons: Understanding the significance of va…

River + Michele had to each create their own solo cast this week as we were both traveling. We hope you enjoy the topic, "the first half of 2024." What are lessons were/are, and what we were working on. Life continues to move on and the first half of the year we had lots of memorable moments. Cheers to the next half and ending this year stronger th…

In this episode, Brooke interviews Hayley Paige, a renowned bridal designer, about her remarkable journey of overcoming significant challenges and reinventing herself. Hayley shares her experiences with legal battles that stripped her of the VERY NAME she built her BRAND on. Not only could she not even use her own name (including her social media a…

River + Michele discuss a few quick topics. The first is Michele got caught in the Crowd Strike debacle and since we recorded tested positive for Covid. But through a challenging experience Michele shares her stories of being kind to others, especially showing up for other Moms while traveling solo. River shares her final days of a two-week free br…

In this episode, Brooke dives into three transformative ways to reign in life and business: growing your leadership, sales, and confidence. With faith as the foundation, Brooke shares actionable insights and scripture-based encouragement to help you lead with unwavering confidence and conviction. Get ready to elevate your impact and live out loud i…

HOLY MOLY!! We realize we are celebrating our one-year anniversary of the podcast today!! WOO HOO!! We love doing this and we love all of you who have been supporting us along the way!! Thank you! A million moments of gratitude here. River + Michele chat with Sarah Greenman today. Sarah is an artist, illustrator, actor, musician, singer, facilitato…

In this episode, I cover how it’s FAITH that can help us overcome life's challenges with God's guidance. Hebrews 11:6 reminds us that FAITH IS ESSENTIAL to please God. Here’s a sneak peek into today’s episode: I share my personal story of overcoming stage three cancer through unwavering faith. You’ll discover the key strategies to strengthen your f…

River and Michele chat about just do it July! River has been having conversations with her clients around feeling and seeing their trauma. What are actionable steps to get rid of that feeling and heal to a point of letting go and can be overwhelming? Navigating trauma often begins with acknowledging vulnerability. Through courage and connection, in…

River + Michele chat about romanticizing our life and what the difference is between doing that and manifesting our highest life. This is a fun episode of just deep diving as we do. It's a real glimpse into our weekly conversations. We hope you enjoy this one! Hugs, Michele + RiverPor michele+river

In the latest episode of the Live Out Loud show, host Brooke Thomas interviews Dr. Tabatha at the Colony Hotel in Palm Beach, discussing hormone health for women, particularly those over 40. Dr. Tabatha shares her journey, emphasizing the importance of faith in her practice and how she integrates it with functional medicine to help women balance th…

In this episode, Brooke Thomas is interviewed by the Palm Beach Illustrated and she shares her journey of overcoming a cancer diagnosis at 26 and how it transformed her leadership approach. She emphasizes the importance of faith in her life and business, attributing her success to speaking positive affirmations and relying on God. Thomas discusses …

Maintaining Friendship With Marco Polo App Michele, River, and Samantha discussed their close friendship and how they maintain it despite geographical distance. They extensively used the Marco Polo app to share their daily lives and create a sense of familiarity. They also explored the app's group feature, with Michele advising that smaller groups …

In this episode of the Live Out Loud podcast, host Brooke Thomas sits down with Kayla Cardona! Key Highlights: Introduction to Kayla and her incredible story: Kayla shares her life story starting from her hardships experienced as a child growing up with a split family, teen pregnancy and how she overcome every obstacle in her life! How she overcame…

Michele + River discussed the complexities of intimacy and sexuality after the breakdown of a marriage. They explored different perspectives, acknowledging that everyone's process is unique. River shared her own experiences of not having physical intimacy due to emotional and safety issues with her ex-partner. Michele emphasized the importance of r…

In the episode, Brooke Thomas sits down to discuss with Angela Ball (CEO & Founder of Hearts For Moms) and Gilda Green (Chairwoman of the Board) the incredible impact Hearts For Moms has on helping single moms. Hearts For Moms is an amazing organization that is near and dear to me. The biggest desire is to give hope and change and see single moms r…

River + Michele enjoy a beautiful conversation with Laurian Gladue. Laurian specializes in Ortho-Bionomy. Ortho-Bionomy is a holistic approach to healing that works with the proprioceptive aspects of the nervous system to cue the self-corrective reflexes inherent in everyone. Ortho-Bionomy uses gentle positioning and movements which can allow tensi…

River + Michele enjoy what we are calling a ramble. We make some good points about life, kids, the summer, entrepreneurship, and business growth. Selling ourselves and just knowing our worth. We hope you enjoy this episode. Thanks so much for listening! Michele + RiverPor michele+river

Brooke Thomas sits down with the "Excuse My Grandma" podcast duo Grandma Gail and her grandaughter Kim -- broadcasting from the sunny backdrop of Palm Beach at The Colony Hotel. This interview features the unique intergenerational insights and experiences that have captured the hearts of many listeners of all ages who follow along the "Excuse My Gr…

River + Michele get the pleasure of speaking with Lizzie Allan, the creator of Hilarapy. Just think about a mash-up of therapy and comedy! She's an English creator living in BC, Canada. Comedy is an underrated skill. I (Michele) learned this when I had the pleasure of joining Comedy Connection to commit to it and warm up TV shows. It seems simple, …

In the episode, Brooke Thomas continues her discussion with her good friend Heather about the challenges and triumphs of leadership from a woman's perspective. Brooke, who has successfully built a network marketing organization of 250,000 people, shares her journey from a struggling newbie to a seasoned leader. She dives into the hardships of the e…

River + Michele discuss this week's spirituality through the lens of parenting. We both had readings with Angela, from Eye of Zion. Our kids are beautiful mirrors for one another. If you are curious about getting a reading with Angela... just reach out and let her know we sent you. We hope you enjoy this episode. Hugs and high fives, Michele + Rive…

In this episode, host Brooke Thomas is joined again by her good friend Heather Torres to discuss activating your wealth. Brooke emphasizes that wealth goes beyond just money, it also includes the Spirit, character building, and legacy. They discuss the inspiring story of the Love Out Loud ministry, highlighting the power of vision, faith, and commu…

In this episode of the Live Out Loud Show, Brooke Thomas and her good friend Heather Torres are back for another round of conversation, this time on the topic of activating your faith in all areas of your life. Key Highlights: Brooke shares her journey of integrating faith into her business for over 20 years, emphasizing the importance of partnerin…

River + Michele are back together in the studio this week. There are many reasons why you might find yourself craving self-reinvention. Ultimately, it’s a sign that you are seeking change in some area of your life. Yes... that word, "change". Hope you enjoy today's episode!!Por michele+river