THE PODCAST
What does freedom really look like? For some, it’s a paycheck that arrives on time. For others, it’s a corner office and a 401k. But for Sara Vezensek, freedom meant something bigger: the ability...
Chicago boudoir photography has a reputation—and depending on your feed, it’s either wildly intimidating or wildly intriguing. Here’s the truth from the other side of the lens: the most powerful ...
What makes a woman walk away from a prestigious CEO role with nearly 3,000 employees and a corner office... with zero plan for what’s next?
For Dr. Terri Levine, the answer was simple: joy.
She...
When I asked Rachel Van Dolsen what it really takes to be seen—like, really seen—her answer wasn’t about viral Reels or flashy press hits. It was about energy. Purpose. Integrity.
(And okay, may...
When I reconnected with Kacey Voelker for this episode, I had no idea how much ground we’d cover—or how much heart she’d bring to the conversation. Kacey and I first met through Traveling Vineyar...
What do you do when your carefully built business is knocked down—again and again?
If you’re Larissa Banting, you dust yourself off, pour a strong gin and tonic, and reinvent. Then you do it aga...
From Cancer to Calling: Erica Carrico’s Million-Dollar Pivot
When a cancer diagnosis strikes, most people think survival. Erica Carrico thought transformation.
At 36, while caring for a toddl...
Have you ever felt like it’s too late to start something new? Like the window has closed on that dream, idea, or big, beautiful next chapter?
Spoiler alert: It hasn’t. In fact, you might be righ...
When our mutual friend Kristina introduced me to Kami Guildner, she said, “You two are cut from the same cloth.” And wow—she couldn’t have been more right.
Kami is a soulful business coach, retr...
What happens when you realize the endless hustle isn’t leading to happiness? For Amy Stauffer, that realization led her to make a dramatic shift in her career, mindset, and approach to success. I...
Does the thought of going live, posting on Instagram, or putting yourself out there make you want to hide? You’re not alone! Fear of visibility is one of the biggest challenges entrepreneurs ...
In this episode of Penny for Your Shots, I had the pleasure of speaking with Niamh McAnally, an accomplished author, traveler, and storyteller whose life is a testament to saying "yes" to oppo...
