Emily Wight spent years building businesses, raising a family, and moving from one challenge to the next. After selling her business, she expected to slow down. Instead, she discovered that letting go of years of striving would take much longer than she imagined.

In this episode, Emily reflects on the experiences that shaped her, from camp and sports to building a yogurt company and later founding Foli. It's a conversation about identity, resilience, freedom, family, and creating meaningful work.

As you listen, think about the moments that shaped who you are today. Which ones still influence the choices you make?

• Learning to slow down after selling a business
• How camp and sports shaped Emily's outlook
• The story behind her first business
• Building Foli during the pandemic
• Balancing entrepreneurship and family
• Why freedom matters more than career success
• Creating meaningful work

• Foli - Website 
• Shopify - E-commerce Platform
• Dragon's Den - TV Show
• The Road Less Traveled by M. Scott Peck - Book
• The Path to Purpose by William Damon - Book 

Emily Wight is an entrepreneur, business owner, and mother of three. Over the past decade, she has built and sold multiple businesses, including Foli, a plant company that helped bring connection, beauty, and a little more joy into people's homes. Today, she is embracing a season of curiosity, family, and reflection as she explores what comes next.

LinkedIn: Emily Wight
Instagram: @hideandgopeak

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Some turning points don’t just teach you a lesson. They redraw the entire map.

In this episode, Andrew shares three moments that redirected his life: getting expelled from high school, a night that landed him in a jail cell, and a cancer diagnosis in his first year of marriage.

What’s powerful is the clarity that came after. Andrew’s story is a reminder that alignment isn’t a one-time breakthrough; it’s a practice.

1. The “day of reckoning” that came with getting expelled, and what it revealed about identity and approval
2. The moment in a New York jail cell that triggered Andrew’s faith journey and a new question: What am I made for?
3. Why running “two parallel lives” eventually collapses, even if you’re succeeding on paper
4. How cancer reframed time, meaning, and what it really means to “number your days.”
5. Andrew’s “Rhino Operating System”: why alignment comes before the charge, and resilience is the skin you build over time

1. Rich Dad Poor Dad - Book
2. The Miracle Morning by Hal Elrod - Book
3. SAVERS morning routine (Silence, Aation, Exercise, Reading, Scribing) - Video
4. Priorities on Purpose by Andrew Reichert - Book
5. Enneagram personality test - Link

About Andrew

Andrew Reichert is the founder of Birgo Capital and the author of Priorities on Purpose. He leads with a stewardship mindset, building cultures where people align with purpose and develop resilience to the inevitable adversity life brings.

Instagram (personal): @rhinoalign

Instagram (Birgo capital): @birgocapital

Birgo capital Website: birgo.com/capital

LinkedIn: Andrew Reichert

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Some moments remind us that belief is one of the most powerful forces we have. Braxton Kilgo’s story shows what becomes possible when we choose to believe in ourselves and in each other.

Braxton grew up in a small Texas town where football shaped identity, community, and dreams of a bigger future. When a major injury changed his path, he stepped into a season of rediscovery that led him to entrepreneurship, creativity, and ultimately the movement he’s now known for: I Believe In You (IBIY).

This conversation explores the defining moments that shaped Braxton’s purpose. From learning discipline on the field to building his first businesses out of nothing, to the day a middle school assembly sparked an idea that would grow into a global ripple of kindness and connection. Braxton shares openly, humbly, and with a deep sense of calling.

• Growing up in a community built on belief and belonging
• The injury that changed the trajectory of his life
• What happens when identity is wiped out overnight
• Discovering entrepreneurship and creating opportunity from scratch
• The school speech that unexpectedly birthed I Believe In You
• How a simple bracelet became a catalyst for connection
• Why belief is a skill, a gift, and a responsibility
• The future of IBIY and what keeps Braxton moving forward

Braxton Kilgo is the founder of I Believe In You, a movement built to spread kindness, connection, and belief through meaningful interactions and a tech-enabled bracelet experience. His journey spans football, fitness, digital marketing, brand building, and now leading a global community rooted in purpose and human connection.

Instagram (personal): @braxtonkilgo

Instagram (IBIY): @ibelieveinyou.co

Website: https://www.ibelieveinyou.io 

LinkedIn: Braxton Kilgo

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This conversation with Lisa Larter is full of insight, generosity, and beautifully honest stories. Lisa shares the experiences that shaped her independence, her leadership, and the way she cares for the people around her. Her reflections spark curiosity and offer a powerful reminder that the small moments often become the ones that matter most.

Lisa Larter is an entrepreneur, strategist, author, and host of She Talks Business. She brings clarity and courage to every room she enters. In this episode, she shares the defining experiences that shaped her values, her confidence, and her commitment to helping others grow.

What you’ll hear about:

• How early experiences shape our deepest values
• Why trust can change the trajectory of a life
• The difference between feedback that corrects and feedback that elevates
• The power of naming people’s strengths with precision
• How to create relationships that honor individuality and growth

Resources Mentioned

• When the Cranes Fly South - Book
• Spanx, founded by Sara Blakely - Link
• Lisa’s podcast, She Talks Business - Link
• Jack Canfield’s interview with Tim Ferris - Link 

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What connects a Scrabble game in Kyrgyzstan, a bestselling business book, and the golden ratio?

For Dennis Bulani, the answer is curiosity. It’s what’s guided him from farming in Saskatchewan to building one of Western Canada’s most innovative ag retail companies. It’s what inspired a book that bridges the trust gap between farmers and consumers. And it’s what continues to drive his fascination with science, ethics, and the patterns that link everything together.

This episode explores how one farmer’s search for understanding became a lifelong pursuit of innovation, integrity, and impact.

Dennis Bulani is the founder and CEO of The Rack, a leading independent ag retail company in Saskatchewan. A fourth-generation farmer, entrepreneur, and author of What a Farmer Wants You to Know About Food, Dennis has spent his career connecting science and ethics to the real work of growing food. His curiosity has taken him from developing data-driven agronomy tools to writing a science fiction novel inspired by chaos theory and the golden ratio; proof that when you follow what fascinates you, the world opens up.

In this episode, you’ll hear about:

• How Blue Ocean Strategy shaped Dennis’s thinking and transformed how he approaches business and innovation.
• The principles that guided him to build a company grounded in trust, science, and ethics.
• The story of the Scrabble game that changed his life and led to unexpected global impact.
• Why chaos theory and coincidence continue to influence his work and creativity.
• Why curiosity, more than anything else, keeps him moving forward.

Resources:

Books

• Blue Ocean Strategy by W. Chan Kim and Renée Mauborgne
• What a Farmer Wants You to Know About Food by Dennis Bulani

Websites

• trustyourplate.com – connecting farmers and consumers through honest conversation
• therack.ca – The Rack, Dennis’s ag retail business

Referenced Concepts

• Blue Ocean Strategy
• EOS Leadership Workshop
• Data in the Dirt Research Symposium
• Chaos Theory and the Golden Ratio

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What if happiness was something you could design, moment by moment?

In this episode, Maurice Patane invites us into a life built on reflection, gratitude, and genuine connection. His story is a reminder that the way we think, speak, and show up every day shapes the life we create. From the power of small rituals to the meaning we attach to money, Maurice shares how intention can turn ordinary moments into extraordinary ones.

Maurice Patane is the founder of Access Financial Management in Melbourne, Australia. Known for leading with empathy and purpose, he helps people align their finances with their values so they can live richer, more fulfilled lives. Maurice calls himself the Chief Happiness Officer because his work and life are guided by a single question: How can I help someone live happier today?

In this episode, you’ll hear about:

• The daily question that sets the tone for Maurice’s life and work
• Why moments of challenge can reveal strength and character
• The art of listening for what is not being said
• How aligning money with meaning creates real freedom
• The quiet power of gratitude, journaling, and reflection

• The Road Less Stupid by Keith J. Cunningham - Book Link
• Sliding Doors - Movie
• The Five Love Languages by Gary Chapman - Book Link

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When your childhood hero is Kermit the Frog, it might just shape how you see the world.

For Stephanie Allen, watching the calm green stage manager keep the Muppet Show together sparked a lifelong interest in bringing clarity, calm, and order to complexity. 

In this conversation, she shares the three defining moments that helped her become the leader she is today; moments that taught her how to thrive in motion, find stillness within it, and trust her own path.

Stephanie Allen is a fractional COO and systems thinker who helps visionary entrepreneurs bring their ideas to life with clarity and calm. She focuses on creating peace and freedom through structure, and believes that the best systems support both growth and balance. Her mission is to help leaders find the steadiness they need to lead with purpose.

In this episode, you’ll hear about:

• How a childhood fascination with Kermit the Frog revealed her gift for transforming chaos into clarity
• The moment she chose independence at 18 and learned to bet on herself
• Why inner peace became her ultimate metric for success
• How her early anxiety led to lifelong curiosity about the mind, emotional intelligence, and resilience
  

Resources Mentioned:

• Emotional Science by Michael K Sahota - Book
• Dan Sullivan’s “Future Self” Question - Know more about him

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What do golf greens, roller coasters, and a simple slinky toy have to do with building a purposeful life? For Stel and James, each was the beginning of a powerful story that shaped who they are today. 

In this crossover episode, Mary sits down with her dear friends and former Meaningful Mischief co-hosts, Dr. Stel (also known as Dr. Nick) and James Prince, to explore the pivotal experiences that continue to guide their lives and work.

• James is a UK-born criminal defence lawyer turned wealth advisor in Abu Dhabi, helping high-net-worth families connect money to meaning. 
• Stel began as an optometrist but expanded his practice to helping people, teams, and families connect to their broader vision and purpose. 
  

From James’ teenage years on the golf course that sparked a career in law and wealth management to Stel’s early optometry visits that inspired his path as a visionary coach and author, their stories show how the qualities that define us often appear long before we recognize their full influence.

Highlights from the conversation:

• James’s first lessons in discipline and connection on the golf course and how they opened doors into leadership and service.
• Stel’s first pair of glasses, his leadership through sports, and how creating inclusive teams became a lifelong theme.
• The rollercoaster moments, both on the track and in life, that taught them courage, trust, and new ways of seeing possibility.
• Why connection, contribution, and embracing your story matter for anyone seeking to live with purpose.
  

Resources

• Soul Sight by Dr. Stel (coming soon–link will be added when available)
• The Wealth That Money Can’t Buy by Robin Sharma - Book
• Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill - Book

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What if the future is the precise return to the past that we all need?

Chad Jenkins, serial entrepreneur and founder of The CoLab by SeedSpark, shares the three moments that shaped his life and his approach to business: learning the art of value creation as a child trading horses, transforming industries by noticing points of friction, and discovering that everything in life is collaboration.

From his “Creation Code” to his daily practice of gratitude, Chad shows how vision, imagination, and collaboration open doors to possibility. This conversation is about shifting from competition to creation, from scarcity to abundance, and about the limitless potential of combining your unique gifts with others.

Key Lessons & Takeaways

• The Creation Code: Collect relationships, awareness, knowledge, and experience, then combine them to create new value.
• Imagination as an advantage: In the idea economy, creativity and vision matter most.
• Collaboration as growth: Growth accelerates when we bring strengths together and share outcomes.
• Gratitude as a daily unlock: Deep, specific gratitude creates awareness and perspective that changes how you see the world.
• Make it easy to say yes: Show up in ways that create value for others, and they will open the door to you.

Resources & Mentions:

• Zig Ziglar’s teachings - Link
• Dean Jackson – 8 Profit Activators - Book
• Yuval Noah Harari, Sapiens - Link
• Strategic Coach – Dan Sullivan
• The CoLab by SeedSpark - Website

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What happens when intense focus and sheer determination meet intense focus and sheer determination? You set goals and you reach them, over and over again. In fact, you don’t understand when others don’t get it. It’s so natural. That’s what we learned in our conversation with Dr. Julie Lehr.

Athlete, dentist, entrepreneur, mom and force of nature when it comes to chasing goals. She went from small-town sports fields to building one of the largest privately owned dental practices in her region. Along the way, she discovered that the same grit that made her a captain on the basketball court could carry her through professional trials, business risks, and leadership growth.

In this episode, you’ll hear about:

• The power of focus and how Julie’s vision on goals shaped her path from childhood to career
• Lessons from failure and why three “wrong fit” jobs turned out to be the best training ground for entrepreneurship
• Team over self and the leadership insights Julie carried from high school sports into running a 25-operatory dental practice
• Building from scratch and what it took to start and grow a thriving business while raising a young family
• Why certainty and courage matter, and how Julie helps her team see what is possible for themselves

Resources:

• Extreme Ownership by Jocko Willink – Book
• CliftonStrengths (StrengthsFinder) – the assessment
• Strategic Coach – the coaching program

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