4.6 "Boss Bride" by Charreah K. Jackson Part 1

Welcome to Bri Books! This episode is a book update, about Charreah K. Jackson's “Boss Bride: The Powerful Woman’s Playbook for Love and Success.” It’s so good, I wanted to record a status update. This episode, I share how I discovered Charreah and the book, and two of my favorite takeaways so far. You can follow along with the conversation on Instagram and Twitter using #BriBooks. Subscribe to newsletter at bribookspod.com/newesletter. 2:30 - Brionna’s Charreah Story 5:00 - The definition of a “Boss Bride” 7:10 - Top Takeaway 1: “What is my comfort costing me?” Charreah says, “Trust yourself; “There’s a gap between what we’re called to do and what we feel we are capable of doing.” 10: 00 - Top Takeaway 2: Don’t wish away the alone time! Wishing away the alone time can be wishing away opportunities to grow unencumbered. This section reminds me of 1 Corinthians 7:32, beginning with “ I want you to be free from anxieties.” I often equate singleness with anxiety, but living single can help free us of anxiety. There will come a time to be partnered, but when you’re free to think of yourself and how you relate to the world around you, you don’t want to wish that time away.

Welcome back to Bri Books! This epi is a book update, about “Boss Bride: The Powerful Woman’s Playbook for Love and Success.” It’s so good, I wanted to record a status update. This episode, I share how I discovered Charreah and the book, and two of my favorite takeaways so far. Join the conversation on Instagram and Twitter using #BriBooks. Subscribe to newsletter at bribookspod.com/newsletter.

Brionna’s “Charreah Story”

In 2015 while working as a Digital Producer with NBC’s The Meredith Vieira Show, Charreah was booked as relationship expert to join a panel on love sex and relationships. I knew this was my chance to make an impression on someone who had more longevity than most movie stars! I BRIEFLY introduced myself and said good luck. While she was onstage, I took photos from control room behind-the-scenes for her, knowing that she’d appreciate the exclusive access I could provide. I sent her the photos and a thank you note. That lead to Charreah accepting an ask from me for a lunch meeting! For the next three years, we were in one another’s orbit and remained in friendly contact. When I heard about the book, I knew it had to be mine. I requested a copy for purchase at Greenlight, and suggested my local bookshop carry the title on their shelves!

Top Takeaways

1. “What is my comfort costing me?” Charreah says, “Take steady steps; “decide what first step you can take to expand beyond your usual behavior,” Trust yourself; “There’s a gap between what we’re called to do and what we feel we are capable of doing.
2. Don’t wish away the alone time! Wishing away the alone time can be wishing away opportunities to grow unencumbered. This section reminds me of 1 Corinthians 7:32, beginning with “I want you to be free from anxieties.” I often equate singleness with anxiety, but living single can help free us of anxiety. There will come a time to be partnered, but when you’re free to think of yourself and how you relate to the world around you, you don’t want to wish that time away.

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