The Summer I Finally Slowed Down

““The most courageous thing you can do is to pause long enough to ask yourself what you truly need.” — Brené Brown

Dear BRAVE Community,

A few summers ago, I hit a wall.

I was leading, producing, showing up…but I was tired in a way that rest couldn’t fix. Not just body-tired—soul tired.

That summer, I didn’t need a vacation. I needed space:

• To get curious.

• To ask honest questions.

• To explore what was underneath the surface.

And what I found wasn’t just exhaustion. I found unmet needs. Disconnected desires.
I found a version of myself I had long buried under the pressure to perform.

But I also found restoration.

Not overnight. Not in one magical moment. But through small, intentional spaces to pause.
To notice. To feel. To reconnect.

That’s the heartbeat of the Summer BRAVE Cohort.

It’s a 6-week guided experience for leaders who don’t just want relief—they want renewal.

We’ll meet weekly in a small group of leaders who are committed to growing from the inside out.

This is not a course.
It’s not a checklist.
It’s a reset.

Together, we’ll explore the core capacities that shape your presence:

• Connection that feels safe, not strained

• Boundaries that honor you and others

• Integration of your past and present self

• Collaboration that doesn’t cost your peace

If you feel like leadership is costing you more than it’s giving—you’re not alone.
You just need a space to be restored.

We begin in June.
The invitation is open.
And your restoration matters.

👉 Join the Summer BRAVE Cohort

With you in the work,

Julia
Founder, Brave Restoration
Leadership that starts within.