A Solo Episode with Tracie Root
Episode Summary
What can a roller rink teach us about courage, confidence, and showing up as our brilliant selves?
Quite a lot, actually!
During her September BOLD and Brilliant Retreat for Women Leaders in Santa Cruz, Tracie Root surprised her attendees with a private roller-skating party, complete with '80s music, colorful outfits, and professional photography.
For some, it had been nearly 40 years since they'd put on roller skates. There was excitement, nervousness, laughter, and yes, a few falls!
But what happened at the roller rink was about much more than skating.
In this solo episode of The BOLD and Brilliant Podcast, Tracie shares four lessons about stretching your comfort zone, reconnecting with your younger self, letting go of perfectionism, and giving others permission to be BOLD simply by being yourself.
These lessons apply whether you're building a business, starting a new chapter, or just looking for more fun and adventure in your life.
What You'll Learn
Four BOLD Lessons from the Roller Rink
1. Stretch Your Comfort Zone
You don't have to be great at something to give it a try. Whether it's roller skating, making a sales call, or trying something entirely new, a little discomfort can lead to meaningful growth.
2. Embrace Your Inner Child (or Teenager!)
Remember when you imagined big possibilities without immediately talking yourself out of them? Bring some of that energy, curiosity, and fun back into your life.
3. Let Go of Perfection
As Tracie puts it, perfection is boring! You don't need to be polished, airbrushed, or flawless to make an impact. Your real, authentic self is far more interesting.
4. Give Others Permission to Be BOLD
When you take a risk, share your story, or show up authentically, you're doing more than building your own confidence. You're showing others that they can do the same.
Actionable Tips
Try something just for fun. Choose an activity you've been curious about, even if you might be terrible at it. Give yourself permission to be a beginner.
Revisit an old dream. Think about something your teenage self wanted to experience. Is there a version of that dream you could explore today?
Show up as yourself. Consider where you've been trying too hard to look perfect or have all the answers. What would happen if you allowed people to see the real you?
Share your experience. Your willingness to talk about a challenge, mistake, or new adventure may be exactly what someone else needs to hear.
Memorable Quote
"Allow yourself a little discomfort with the promise of growth as the outcome."
BOLD Moment of the Episode
Tracie's BOLD decision was taking nine women leaders to a roller rink, knowing that some hadn't skated in decades.
Four of the nine fell down, but everyone was okay, and the experience became an opportunity for laughter, connection, and personal growth.
The women even walked away with professional photos they could use to share their own stories about courage and confidence.
Sometimes the most memorable lessons happen when we stop taking ourselves so seriously!
About Tracie Root
Tracie Root is a speaker, coach, author, and fierce advocate for women's connection and growth.
As the founder of The Gather Community, creator of BOLD & Brilliant Studio, and host of The BOLD and Brilliant Podcast, Tracie creates spaces where women feel seen, supported, and encouraged to take meaningful action in their lives and businesses.
Through speaking, coaching, retreats, community experiences, and creative physical, digital, and experiential products, Tracie helps women believe in themselves, recognize their strengths, embrace challenges, and dream big.
Her work is rooted in the belief that when women grow in confidence and courage, they inspire others to do the same.
Connect with Tracie
Website: https://www.tracieroot.com
Podcast: https://www.tracieroot.com/podcast
BOLD & Brilliant Studio: https://www.tracieroot.com
The Gather Community: https://www.thegather.community
Speaking: https://www.tracieroot.com/speaking
One Final BOLD Reminder
You don't have to be perfect, experienced, or even particularly good at something to give it a try.
Every time you stretch your comfort zone, you're creating new possibilities for yourself—and inspiring others to do the same.
Be BOLD. Be yourself. And don't forget to have some fun along the way!
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Your host,
Tracie Root
