From Braver Women to Britain's Got Talent

What does it take to step onto the Britain’s Got Talent stage and perform in front of millions? Confidence. But not just any confidence—the kind built from the inside out.

In this exclusive episode of The Braver Women Show, I sit down with Al Start, a much loved gay singer-songwriter, composer, musician and published author, who used the Braver Women Journal for LGBTQ+ women to silence her limiting beliefs, step onto the Apollo Theatre stage in London, and perform with Ravi’s Dream Team Choir on Britain's Got Talent—winning the Golden Buzzer from Alesha Dixon! 🌟🎶

With Simon Cowell watching, Al took that stage, surrounded by powerful voices, but fully stepping into her own. What you didn’t see on TV was the deep self-work that made it possible. In this episode, we talk about:

🔹 How the Braver Women Journal helped her silence limiting beliefs and take the stage
🔹 The emotional road to self-belief and stepping up braver as a gay woman
🔹 What it felt like to perform on a televised stage, hear the crowd roar, and watch that golden confetti fall

If fear has ever whispered, You’re not good enough—this episode is for you. Al’s journey is a powerful reminder that bravery isn’t about being fearless but showing up despite the fear.

🎧 Tune in now and be inspired to take your own bold leap!

📌 Mentioned in this episode:

• Britain’s Got Talent, Ravi’s Dream Team Choir, the Apollo Theatre, Simon Cowell, and the BGT Golden Buzzer moment
• How journaling can help LGBTQ+ women overcome fear and self-doubt
• The power of visibility, self-belief, being yourself and showing up as yourself fully in the LGBTQ+ community

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In this episode, I’m breaking down:

🔹 Why self-help can’t fully reach the deeper layers of healing for LGBTQ+ women or minority groups
🔹 The difference between coping strategies and actual transformation
🔹 10 key signs to help you recognise that it’s time to move beyond self-help and into real, lasting change. The unique patterns that are common, from growing up in a heteronormative world
🔹 How therapy can help you process the unprocessed—and why that really matters

This is the follow-up to Episode 5, where we talked about tools for self-change. But today, we’re taking it a step further—getting real about when self-help falls short and how to know when it’s time to reach out for professional support.

If you’ve ever thought, I get it, but I still don’t know how to actually change, this episode is for you.

🎧 Tune in now to learn when self-help isn’t enough—and what to do next.

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In this powerful, jam-packed episode, I guide you through a realistic and therapeutic approach to creating lasting change, with a focus on emotional growth and healing for queer women. Forget the quick fixes and surface-level resolutions—this is about transforming from the inside out.

We’ll explore:

• Why your habits and emotional patterns determine your results.
• How your emotional history impacts your motivation and approach to goals.
• The importance of building internal support systems before chasing external goals.
• The concept of “locus of control” and why it’s foundational to personal change.
• A step-by-step process for recognising where you are in your change journey.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• 8 Deep Self-Enquiry Questions: Uncover the emotional patterns keeping you stuck.
• Understanding Your Motivation Style: Discover what truly drives you.
• Stages of Change: Identify your starting point and move forward with intention.
• A Simple Hypnotic Technique: Shift your emotional state anytime, anywhere.
• The “Why” Behind Goals: Set meaningful goals aligned with your values and self-concept.

Key Insights:

• Change isn’t about quick wins—it’s about recognising and working with your emotional patterns.
• Your self-concept shapes your actions; how you see yourself determines how you show up.
• The soil of change requires patience, self-compassion, and consistency to cultivate growth.
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This episode is more than just advice - it’s a toolkit for transformation that will resonate long after January’s hype has faded. Whether you’re just starting or ready to deepen your journey, this episode will equip you with actionable steps to take control of your growth.

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