In this episode, host Lorie Jones sits down with Cristin Browne, founder of Brave Peak Capital, helicopter pilot, and all-around trailblazer.
From her remarkable journey as a West Point graduate and Army officer to her latest leap into entrepreneurship, Cristin Browne opens up about the pivotal moments that shaped her career, the unique challenges she has faced as a woman in male-dominated spaces, and the powerful lessons she’s learned along the way.
Tune in as Cristin Browne shares her insights on what it truly means to be “enough,” the value of financial freedom, and why embracing both failure and reinvention are key to long-term success. Whether you’re just starting your journey or looking for inspiration to keep pushing forward, this episode is packed with wisdom and stories that celebrate the power of fearless women everywhere. Ready to be inspired?
Show Highlights:
- “Predictably irrational” people, business, and markets. [03:14]
- The self-reinforcing power of values in Cristin Browne’s response to 9/11. [04:47]
- Lessons on early, future-proofing Roth IRA investing. [10:07]
- Would you accept a broken back or fight to stand up for your goals? [15:13]
- Tips on emotional regulation as a leader in workplace conflicts. [18:22]
- Advice to slow down and treat life as a marathon, not a sprint. [23:00]
- Post-military navigation of courage, uncertainty, and failure. [24:43]
- Approaches to challenges in male-dominant fields from Cristin’s military career. [27:15]
- “Choosing the harder right than the easier wrong.” [31:25]
- Why young women must define success individually, not by society. [35:20]
Connect with Cristin Browne on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/cristinbrowne/ with any questions.
Go to Brave Peak Capital by visiting https://www.bravepeakcapital.com/.
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