Audacity: Storytelling With Letisha Bereola

Audacity is the unseen factor behind everything bold. In "The Psychology of Audacity" University of North Florida Psychology Professor Dr. Tracy Alloway shares the research and science behind the most confident people in the room.

The Audacity of a Grateful Alcoholic is a raw look inside someone hiding a painful secret and how she found the strength to fully embrace who she is. In this episode, Tracy Collins, author of "Stumbling into Sobriety" nudges us all closer to authenticity and reminds us there's power in our stories---especially in the stories we would rather forget.

When there's a calling on your life the sound of your name never stops. You're constantly answering the call. Through the night, while parenting, marriage, the twist and turns of the day. The call on your life never goes away. Through the story of Author and Emmy Award Winning News Producer Nikesha Williams you'll hear how relentless work ethic, faith, vision and a "crazy" desire to fulfill your purpose is the secret to not only answering the call but fulfilling your purpose. 

There's something about bravado. A good stare down. Jumping into unknown territory and mastering it. That's exactly what Dr. Patricia Baxter has done throughout her career and now she's teaching others how to harness emotional intelligence and thrive. Baxter talks failure, saying "yes" before you're ready, 9-11 and how our work is never done. 

"Audacity of An Artist" explores the fearlessness of artistry through the story of visual artist and author Chris Clark. In this episode you'll hear how Clark uses his art to connect with his community, which in turn, fuels him towards greater purpose.  

The Audacity of a Woman features the story of Sheila Mcneill, the past president of The Navy League, the first woman to hold the position, and author of "What are you doing here?" an inside look at how she became one of the most respected advocates for America's Sea Power. In this episode you'll hear how preparation, strategy and love can all play a key role in going all the way to the top.    

15 years-old and pregnant Stephanie Jones had a choice to make. Who was she going to be? Letisha and Stephanie talk through the big moments of her life that reveal how she cultivated the audacity to build a brand of mental health and women's empowerment.