A Conversation of Hope With Brett

Persistence, Resilience and Grit-Living Abundantly

Brett and Shannon

This episode of Conversation of Hope centers on persistence and resilience, highlighting Jamie Kern Lima, founder of IT Cosmetics and author of Believe It. The host shares Lima’s journey from a modest upbringing and early struggles with rosacea to building a billion-dollar beauty brand that revolutionized inclusivity and authenticity. Her story emphasizes faith, perseverance, and turning rejection into redirection—proving that belief in oneself can overcome any barrier. The episode also honors the host’s wife, who became a fourth-degree black belt through determination and grit, paralleling Lima’s example of resilience. It concludes with uplifting news stories, top podcast recommendations, and a weekly challenge encouraging listeners to reignite something they’ve given up on and keep believing in their dreams. 

Terri Savelle Foy: 5 Symptoms of Self-Sabotage 

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/terri-savelle-foy-podcast-audio/id274538089?i=1000719479801

Gabby Bernstein:  Change Your Thought Patterns & Upgrade Your Life

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-daily-motivation/id1634106069?i=1000727705176

Dr. Sheila Murray Bethel: The Person Who Won’t Read Isn’t Any Better Off Than the Person Who Can’t Read

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-quote-of-the-day-show-daily-motivational-talks/id1163094296?i=1000730949580

Daily Healthy Lifestyle:  https://drive.google.com/file/d/1coeDFfQP3wt1DX-nRvIi4Q0W9IJSB8Mr/view?usp=drivesdk