What if fear isn’t standing in the way of your truth?
What if it’s pointing toward it?
In this episode of Unscripted & Unstoppable, Laureen sits down with Janice Burt—speaker, author, podcast host, founder of the One Fear Per Year journey, and creator of the Chasing Courage movement—for a conversation about fear, self-trust, and the courage to express what is true.
Together, they explore how fear often appears at the threshold of growth, visibility, and authenticity. Rather than viewing fear as something to conquer, Janice shares a different perspective: fear may be pointing us toward the very life, gifts, and possibilities we’ve been longing for.
This conversation is especially meaningful for women navigating change after 50—those standing between identities, roles, relationships, or chapters of life and wondering what wants to emerge next.
In This Episode
The story behind Janice’s One Fear Per Year practice
Why the things we resist often persist
How fear can become a guide rather than an obstacle
The difference between fear that protects and fear that points us forward
The role of self-respect in personal growth
Learning to love ourselves the way we wish we had been loved
Why growth can sometimes change our relationships
What it means to stay in relationship with the questions that matter
Expression, authenticity, and allowing what is true to take form
About Janice Burt
Janice Burt is an inspirational speaker, author, podcast and TV host, certified Spanish court interpreter, voiceover artist, actor, yoga instructor, and founder of the One Fear Per Year journey and the Chasing Courage movement.
As a heart-centered leader, Janice’s work is rooted in one central mission: helping people chase courage and walk through fear. Through her writing, speaking, storytelling, and online platforms, she empowers good-hearted people to break free from fear, perfectionism, and people-pleasing so they can create lives that are aligned with who they truly are.
Raised in Mexico City and fluent in both Spanish and English, Janice brings a unique cross-cultural perspective to everything she does. While her professional path has included roles as an interpreter, speaker, actor, and educator, her deepest passion is helping people come home to themselves—their hearts, their voices, and their joy.
Through her One Fear Per Year Podcast and the Chasing Courage movement, Janice explores what it means to choose faith over fear, progress over perfection, and authenticity over approval. Known affectionately as “The Inspirational Chatterbox” and “Spanish Janice,” she inspires audiences with a blend of humor, wisdom, warmth, and vulnerability.
Whether speaking on stage, appearing on television, leading yoga and meditation classes, or sharing candid reflections online, Janice invites others into a life of courage, connection, and spiritual freedom.
Connect with Janice Burt
🌐 Website
🎙️ One Fear Per Year
https://www.linkedin.com/in/janice-burt-93553619/
https://www.facebook.com/janice.burt.5463
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July 9–12, 2026 | Virtual Gathering
A virtual gathering for women navigating identity shifts, relational change, and the evolving shape of independence in midlife.
This summit is not about proving anything.
It’s about developing the inner authority to trust yourself, honor your wisdom, and stand steady in the space between who you’ve been and who you’re becoming.
Learn more and register: The July 2026 Next Chapter Summit
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Because sometimes the next chapter begins with a single courageous yes. 🌿
© Laureen Quick, 2026
