Podcast
One Voice Evolving
Hosted by Kim Brassor | One Voice Evolving · EN
What does it cost a woman to stay silent her whole life?
I'm Kim Brassor - writer, storyteller, and woman in her third act who finally stopped paying that price. This is One Voice Evolving.
A podcast for women and leaders over 40 - especially White women - who are waking up to what the silence has taken, and are done letting it take anything more.
This isn't about fixing yourself. You were never broken. It's about telling the truth in a room full of people who've been taught to swallow it. It's about reclaiming the voice that was always yours — and learning to lead with it.
Raw, real, and relatable. We call it the Circle of Voices Evolving. We stay in the room. We name what happened. And we become, out loud, who we were always meant to be.
If you've been told you're too much - good. You're in the right place.
New episodes every Sunday. Let's evolve - together and out loud.
26episodes
Episodes
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EP 90 Redefining Identity: Belonging, Culture and Coming Back to Yourself | Soon Mee Kim
Apr 1200:51:57Tap to summarize“I had to redefine who I was… on my own terms.” In this episode, Soon Mee Kim shares her journey of navigating identity through the lens of culture, expectation, and lived experience. What begins as a personal reflection opens into something many women understand — the quiet pressure to become who you’re supposed to be, and the slow realization that it may not fully align with who you are. Her story highlights the tension between belonging and authenticity, especially when identity has been shaped by forces outside of your control. Over time, that tension can lead to a subtle disconnection — a sense of performing rather than living from truth. What unfolds in this conversation is the process of coming back. Rebuilding self-trust. Reclaiming your voice. And learning how to honor where you come from without abandoning yourself in the process. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Transcribe →EP 89 “I Was Living Outside of Myself”: Reclaiming Identity After Adoption | Brooke Haynes
Apr 500:51:11Tap to summarize“I was living outside of myself for a long time.” That’s not just a reflection — it’s the thread that runs through Brooke Haynes’ story. In this episode, she opens up about her experience with adoption and how it shaped her sense of identity, belonging, and self-trust in ways she didn’t fully recognize until later in life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Transcribe →EP 88 We Look But Don’t See: Expanding Awareness, Observation and Inner Clarity | Lee Woodard
Mar 2900:59:26Tap to summarizeKim sits down with Lee Woodman for a deeply reflective conversation on observation, awareness, and how we experience the world beyond what we’ve been taught to see. Lee shares how poetry, art, and lived experience open access to deeper ways of knowing — beyond the traditional five senses. Through stories, imagery, and metaphor, this conversation explores how perception shapes identity, clarity, and the way we move through the world. Together, Kim and Lee explore: • the difference between looking and truly seeing • how observation deepens awareness and presence • expanding beyond traditional ways of knowing • the role of art, poetry, and sensory experience in personal clarity • reconnecting to beauty as a form of awareness • how perception shapes identity and lived experience This episode offers a powerful invitation to slow down, notice more, and experience life with greater depth and intentional awareness. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Transcribe →EP 87 Midlife Clarity Begins When We Trust Our Own Voice Again | Michele Torrey
Mar 2200:45:55Tap to summarizeKim sits down with Michele Torrey for a thoughtful conversation about identity, leadership, and rebuilding self-trust during midlife reinvention. For many women over 40, leadership and identity begin to evolve as they question inherited systems, examine power dynamics, and develop deeper clarity about their own authority. As conversations around racial equity, systemic privilege, and social justice continue to shape our cultural landscape, women are redefining what authentic leadership looks like. Together, Kim and Michele explore: • rebuilding self-trust during midlife transitions • identity and leadership development for women over 40 • navigating power dynamics within personal and professional systems • how systemic privilege influences leadership narratives • the role of social justice conversations in leadership growth • reclaiming voice and authority after years of external expectations This episode highlights how women rebuild self-trust and leadership identity while navigating both personal growth and broader systems awareness. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Transcribe →SPECIAL EDITION | Exciting Upcoming Changes & Introducing The Cove w/Kim
Mar 2000:10:04Tap to summarizeKim shares exciting changes to the One Voice Evolving podcast and introduces a new community: The Cove. In this special edition episode, Kim responds to questions posed by the OVE Team that naturally leads to Kim candidly sharing the "roads" that led to The Cove. For more information, visit onevoiceevolving.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Transcribe →EP 86 Faith Shifts Are Often The Beginning of Self-Trust | Anna Rollins
Mar 1300:51:59Tap to summarizeIn this episode of One Voice Evolving, Kim sits down with Anna Rollins to explore the powerful intersection of faith shifts, identity reconstruction, and midlife reinvention. For many women over 40, spiritual transitions become a catalyst for deeper self-trust, leadership growth, and renewed clarity about identity and purpose. As conversations around racial equity, systemic privilege, and power dynamics expand, many women are also questioning inherited belief systems and examining how those systems shaped their leadership and personal agency. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Transcribe →EP 85 Self-trust Begins When We Stop Abandoning Our Own Voice | Samantha Jones
Mar 600:54:13Tap to summarizeIn this episode, Kim sits down with Samantha Jones for a powerful conversation about identity, voice, and rebuilding self-trust in midlife. For many women over 40, midlife becomes a turning point — a time to examine power dynamics, inherited beliefs, and the systems that shaped our identity. As more women step into leadership and personal reinvention, conversations around racial equity, systemic privilege, and social justice are becoming essential to authentic growth. Together, Kim and Samantha explore: • rebuilding self-trust after years of external expectations • identity and leadership in midlife • navigating power dynamics inside systems and relationships • how women over 40 reclaim their voice • the intersection of personal clarity and racial equity awareness • midlife reinvention as a pathway toward authentic leadership This conversation invites listeners into deeper reflection on identity, courage, and the power of reclaiming one's voice while engaging in meaningful social justice conversations. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Transcribe →EP 84 Rebuilding Voices Inside Systems: "Privilege is invisible until you learn to see it" | Shari Dunn
Feb 2601:01:28Tap to summarizeThis episode of One Voice Evolving explores the intersection of racial equity, systemic privilege, and midlife reinvention through an honest and expansive conversation with Shari Dunn. Together, Kim and Shari unpack how identity and leadership evolve when women over 40 begin rebuilding self-trust while examining power dynamics and social conditioning. From faith shifts to navigating systemic structures, this discussion invites listeners into deeper awareness — not just of personal healing, but of the broader social context shaping our choices. Key themes explored: • racial equity and systemic privilege • identity and leadership in midlife • rebuilding self-trust after major life transitions • power dynamics and social justice conversations • navigating faith shifts and interior clarity • women over 40 reclaiming voice and agency This episode blends interior clarity with systemic analysis — offering a powerful framework for growth that integrates personal transformation with a racial equity lens. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Transcribe →EP 83 Reverse Culture Shock: When Travel Changes Who You Are | Renae Ninneman
Feb 2000:56:06Tap to summarizeIn this thought-provoking conversation, Kim sits down with Renae Ninneman to explore the powerful impact of cross-cultural experiences, identity shifts, and the deeper work of understanding humanity beyond surface-level differences. Drawing from her time living abroad and navigating reverse culture shock, Renae shares how stepping outside familiar environments challenges assumptions, reshapes identity, and invites deeper awareness of both visible and invisible cultural dynamics. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Transcribe →EP 82 Silence Protects Systems: The Truth About Real Allyship (Part 2) | Maya Nelson
Feb 1300:25:29Tap to summarizeIn Part 2 of this deeply honest conversation, Kim continues her dialogue with therapist Maya Nelson, moving beyond awareness into what real transformation actually requires. Together they explore: - why silence often protects harmful systems - the difference between performative allyship and authentic engagement - how discomfort becomes a doorway to growth - istening without defensiveness or fragility - navigating identity, power, and responsibility with compassion This episode challenges listeners to move past intellectual understanding and into embodied practice — offering insight into how meaningful change happens both internally and relationally. If Part 1 opened the door, Part 2 walks you through it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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