Adventure, faith, and the courage to let go of “shoulds”

In an unforgettable conversation that blends adventure, faith, and the challenges of personal growth, Michelle LeBeau shares from the heart. From serving as a VIP escort at the 1984 Olympics, and hopping freight trains in college, Michelle’s adventurous spirit shines through. She also shares about her family’s ongoing involvement in the Olympics and her impactful work with Y Malawi, alongside a lighter moment—recently rocking out at a Rolling Stones cover band concert for a cause supporting youth homelessness.

But this episode goes deeper than stories of adventure. Together we tackle the real struggles women face—fear of judgment, failure, and not meeting societal expectations. Michelle opens up about her own battles with self-doubt and the burden of “shoulds,” offering insight on how self-awareness, grace, and embracing vulnerability can transform not just ourselves but also the way we serve others. Together, they explore what it means to live with courage, push past fear, and reflect the love and inclusivity of Jesus.

Michelle is our guest this week for Spicy Christian Women - Becoming All that and a Bag of Chips. Here is part two.

he has been on the podcast before in A Hippy at Heart.

You can find Michelle at San Diego Rescue Mission.

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I have long admired this woman. Michelle LeBeau is back for an uplifting conversation about faith, courage, and community. We catch up on life updates, share plans for shorter podcast episodes, and highlight Michelle’s impactful work at the San Diego Rescue Mission, where she helps meet both the physical and spiritual needs of the homeless population.

Next we move into how Christian women can build confidence, overcome childhood insecurities, and bravely step into new experiences—whether in professional settings or personal growth. With reflections on church community, faith in everyday life, and entertainment habits (from PBS NewsHour to Stephen Colbert), this episode is a reminder that courage often starts small but can change everything.

Michelle is our guest this week for Spicy Christian Women - Becoming All that and a Bag of Chips. Here is part one.

he has been on the podcast before in A Hippy at Heart.

You can find Michelle at San Diego Rescue Mission.

Thanks for being part of the UY conversation.

The Unabashed You website has a page for each guest of photos, quotes and a blog with embedded audio at unabashedyou.com. You can find the show on other podcast platforms. Want to lend your support and encouragement? We invite you to follow, rate, review and share.

Social media (direct links):

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If you have questions or comments email us at: unabashedyou@gmail.com.

We build upon on website visits, social media and word of mouth to share these episodes. We appreciate growth knowing these conversations help you think, celebrate who you are, and move you in some way.

So be encouraged and continue to listen, read and be inspired. 🍐

We continue our conversation, Part 2 with Wilma Hollis for Spicy Christian Women - Becoming All that and a Bag of Chips.

It starts early in life, the things we are drawn to. “Growing up, who did you look up to?”

“I looked up to people who told the truth. I looked up to, the pastor that I had growing up. I looked up to a journalist.

I looked up to people who defended you know someone who would say, that was wrong, you shouldn't have done that. We don't have enough of that now.”

What do women need right now?

“Our role as the primary nurturers doesn't change just because the times change. If anything, there's a… there's more of a demand on our need to nurture. There's more of a demand to make the kids feel safe, to help, you know, people in your world feel like everything's gonna be okay. And so, in these times, it's so important that we nurture others, that's still… that's still necessary, but also make sure that we nurture ourselves.”

Yes, that.

Wilma has been on the podcast before in Seek it and Speak Itepisode 226 and Your Life Speaks to You episode 179.

You can find her at Wilma Hollis.

Thanks for being part of the UY conversation.

The Unabashed You website has a page for each guest of photos, quotes and a blog with embedded audio at unabashedyou.com. You can find the show on other podcast platforms. Want to lend your support and encouragement? We invite you to follow, rate, review and share.

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If you have questions or comments email us at: unabashedyou@gmail.com.

We build upon on website visits, social media and word of mouth to share these episodes. We appreciate growth knowing these conversations help you think, celebrate who you are, and move you in some way.

So be encouraged and continue to listen, read and be inspired. 🍐