
How to Believe in Yourself When Everyone Tells You “You Can’t” | Cole Brauer - EP 820
Passion Struck with John R. MilesShow Notes
In episode 820 of Passion Struck, Cole Brauer shares how purpose, resilience, and self-trust helped her overcome doubt, adversity, and other people’s limitations to become the first American woman to race solo, nonstop, and unassisted around the world.
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