Falling Down. Rising Up. Her Brave New Story.

I grew up off the grid in Hawaii, where nature taught me resilience, adventure sparked my curiosity, and storytelling became second nature. But the real lessons came later—through heartbreak, rebuilding, and learning to rise, imperfectly and brilliantly, over and over again.

As a child, I faced ridicule and harassment until my mom, trusting her intuition, pulled me out of school to protect me. That was my first experience of bravery: standing up for what matters, even when it feels uncomfortable. Later, I studied creative media and filmmaking, diving into the power of stories—how they connect us, shape us, and sometimes trap us.

But not all the stories that shaped me served me. Long before my decade-long marriage eroded my self-worth, that foundation was already fragile—quietly shaped by cultural narratives about beauty, perfectionism, and people-pleasing that told me to stay small, be agreeable, and sacrifice my own needs. These stories led me to accept relationships and roles that dimmed my light and left me questioning my value.

When my marriage ended shortly after my son was born, I felt completely untethered. Anxiety, depression, and the weight of starting over pressed heavily on me. But in that darkness, a quiet voice began to rise: You’ve got this. You are greater than you know. You deserve to thrive.

That voice became my lifeline, teaching me to believe in myself, to overcome, and to begin again. Slowly, piece by piece, I transformed my story—and my mindset. I shifted from living in a fixed story, where I believed life had already defined me, to a growth story, where every challenge became an opportunity to evolve and rise.

And now? My son and I are thriving. We’ve built a life filled with joy, adventure, and connection. I’ve been in a loving relationship for over two years, creating new things that light me up—like the Her Brave Story Podcast, a space where women can connect, heal, and rise together. I’ve stepped into my power as a coach, storyteller, and creator, helping women rewrite their lives while continuing to grow and share the lessons I learn along the way.

And yet, I’m still becoming. Transformation isn’t about arriving; it’s about stepping forward, again and again, no matter how imperfectly. It’s about embracing the shift from seeing life as something that happens to you to something you actively create—from fixed beliefs to a growth mindset that empowers you to thrive.

Through sisterhood and community, I’ve discovered that none of us rise alone. We heal and grow in spaces where we feel seen, supported, and connected. That’s why I created Her Brave Story—a movement, a podcast, and a community where women can reclaim their power, dissolve the stories that no longer serve them, and create lives filled with purpose, freedom, and joy.

You’ve got this. You are greater than you know. You deserve to thrive.

Because you’re worth it, brave soul. Let’s rise together. Your story is waiting to be rewritten, and the world is waiting for your brilliance.

Chrystal Dawn Jameson xx