Finding Your Fierce

About Finding Your Fierce

Who are you becoming — and are you becoming that person intentionally? Finding Your FIERCE explores the small choices that shape our lives, leadership, relationships, work, and impact. Hosted by Dr. Carolyn Colleen, author, speaker, entrepreneur, educator, and creator of Intentional Becoming™, the podcast is about becoming more courageous, resourceful, resilient, and intentional in the middle of real life. Every FIERCE Friday, Carolyn shares one idea, one perspective shift, and one practical FIERCE action you can take right away. No hour-long lesson required. Just a few minutes to: Breathe. Focus. Take FIERCE Action. You'll also hear occasional longer episodes with guests whose stories and insights help us think differently about adversity, leadership, possibility, and becoming. Because transformation rarely happens all at once. It happens through the choices we practice, the questions we ask, and the next small action we're willing to take. Finding Your FIERCE. Five minutes to intentionally become. Learn more at https://CarolynColleen.com

Publisher

Carolyn Colleen

Category

business · education · health & fitness

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

13 Dec 2022

Latest episode

2 May 2026

Latest episodes

51 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   2 May 2026

   Find a Problem. Solve It. Repeat with Vincent Glenn Hamilton

   What if the problem you’ve been avoiding is the very thing holding you back? In this episode of Finding Your FIERCE, Vincent Glenn Hamilton, a former professional basketball player, record-setting athlete, and lifelong mentor, shares a powerful perspective on why avoiding problems doesn’t make them disappear. It often leads to bigger problems and harder consequences down the road. From leading an undefeated championship team to dedicating his life to mentoring youth and building stronger communities, Vincent’s journey is rooted in discipline, purpose, and service. As the founder of 2gether2one and the force behind initiatives like “Do What’s Right” and “Don’t Do Drugs,” his work focuses on helping others make better choices before small problems become bigger ones. This conversation will challenge how you see obstacles and invite you to face them with a new level of awareness. If you’re ready to shift your mindset and step into your next level, this episode is for you. Links and Resources: Dr. Carolyn Colleen Website (https://carolyncolleen.com/) Join RESET (https://www.skool.com/fiercenetwork): a free daily reset for clarity, calm, and intentional living. Connect with Vincent: Email: Vl7xseven@aol.com Thanks so much for joining us this week. Want to subscribe to Finding Your Fierce? Have some feedback you’d like to share? Connect with us on iTunes (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/finding-your-fierce/id1658886336) and leave us a review! Thanks so much for joining us this week. Want to subscribe to Finding Your Fierce? Have some feedback you’d like to share? Connect with us on iTunes (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/finding-your-fierce/id1658886336) and leave us a review!

2. 

   6 Apr 2026

   Poverty is a Circumstance, Not a Character Flaw with Chad Dull

   What happens when you realize your "stable" life is actually just stagnation? In this episode of Finding Your FIERCE, Carolyn Colleen sits down with educator and advocate Chad Dull to explore a midlife transformation that turned a safe career into a mission-driven Odyssey. After 20 years of "doing some good" from a professional distance, Chad faced a pivotal moment when he realized the systems he participated in weren't truly working for the people they served. When leadership failed to grasp his vision for a "poverty-informed" institution, Chad stopped waiting for permission and decided to lead from exactly where he stood. This choice didn't just change his career—it reignited his spirit in his late 40s. About Our Guest: Chad Dull Chad Dull has spent over 20 years at the intersection of poverty, education, and equity. He is a sought-after speaker and the author of Poverty Informed Practice in Education: 10 Actions to Try Now!. Driven by a fierce pride in his humble beginnings, Chad works tirelessly to remove the barriers that keep talent trapped in poverty. In his personal life, Chad is a husband to Mandy, father to Hannah and Jane, and a proud grandfather to Parker. Links and Resources: Dr. Carolyn Colleen Website (https://carolyncolleen.com/) Join RESET (https://www.skool.com/fiercenetwork): a free daily reset for clarity, calm, and intentional living. Connect with Chad: Website: www.povertyinformedpractice.com (http://www.povertyinformedpractice.com/) Thanks so much for joining us this week. Want to subscribe to Finding Your Fierce? Have some feedback you’d like to share? Connect with us on iTunes (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/finding-your-fierce/id1658886336) and leave us a review!

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   29 Mar 2026

   The Woman Who Survived and Chose Audacity with Erika Rothenberger

   What if the moment that nearly broke you… was actually the moment that revealed who you truly are? In this powerful episode of Finding Your FIERCE, Carolyn Colleen sits down with media personality, keynote speaker, and author Erika Rothenberger — a dynamic voice on audacity, leadership, and resilience. Erika has appeared on FOX News and has been featured across major media outlets. In 2025, she was named Dynamic Woman of the Year by Philly Style / Modern Luxury Magazine for her impact on leadership, empowerment, and women’s advancement. But behind her success is a story that changed everything. Erika shares the moment she survived a brutal attack — a moment where she believed her life might end. And the powerful decision that followed: not to be defined by it, but to be refined by it. Today, Erika is the author of Audacious Expansion (releasing February 22, 2026), founder of the sold-out Audacious Women’s Summit, and host of the Grit, Grace & Glitz podcast. She also serves as Director of Performance Systems at Henkels & McCoy, where she leads high-performance culture and leadership development. In this episode, she shares what it truly means to choose audacity — not just in big moments, but in the quiet, daily decisions to rise, heal, and grow. You’ll also learn her powerful B.O.L.D. framework: Believe in yourself Ongoing growth (and omitting what no longer serves you) Lean on others Develop others This conversation is a reminder that we all experience our own “punch” in life — but we always have a choice in how we respond. Links and Resources: Dr. Carolyn Colleen Website (https://carolyncolleen.com/) Join RESET (https://www.skool.com/fiercenetwork): a free daily reset for clarity, calm, and intentional living. Erika Rothenberger’s Website (https://www.erikarothenberger.com/) The Audacious Expansion Journal (available on Erika’s website) Audacious Women’s Summit (https://www.erikarothenberger.com/audacious-womens-summit/) Audacious Expansion (Book) (https://tinyurl.com/AudaciousExpansion) Erika on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/erika_rothenberger/) Erika on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/erikarothenberger/) Thanks so much for joining us this week. Want to subscribe to Finding Your Fierce? Have some feedback you’d like to share? Connect with us on iTunes (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/finding-your-fierce/id1658886336) and leave us a review!

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Spotify

5.0 / 5

6 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 22 / 100

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Quality

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Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

32

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