On any given day you're likely to find Kris in her studio surrounded by paint palettes, her dogs, and her drum set. A classically trained percussionist, turned artist of any & every medium, Kris is a creative soul on all fronts.

"I bound out of bed everyday like a kid at Christmas because I can't wait to see what artistic adventure the new day will bring. I'm often dipped in paint, disassembling mechanical devices, cutting glass and assembling creatures. I approach my creations like I'm discovering a treasure buried in the warehouse in my mind. My job is to find the art and drag it into the daylight."

Kris dreams big and puts incredible creative visions into action unlike anyone I've ever met. From meeting with city leaders to get buy-in for public art projects, to taking on completely uncharted projects, she's the kind of person who will have you jumping into action and kissing fear goodbye.

To connect with Kris visit:

Website http://www.feralcreative.com/

Instagram https://www.instagram.com/kris_manning/

A few years ago over a coffee & pastry, Hope Caldwell and I sat down to talk about how you know when you're ready to take the proverbial "big leap" into entrepreneurship. That day she was full of dreams, excitement, and of course a bit of anxiety about the unknown.

Fast forward nearly 18 months and Hope is now the founder of not one, but two incredible organizations, KLH Group and Doors to Dream. She leapt, and then some.

What's inspiring about Hope's story is that her journey into owning a business is is fully grounded in what lights her up. She brought together her passion for producing high-end events, with a deeper purpose of giving back and creating change in the world. KLH Group is thought leader in producing socially conscious corporate events, while Doors to Dream is bringing joy to kids facing terminal illness through joyful backyard clubhouse builds.

If you've ever wondered where purpose and passion collide, look no further. I guarantee you'll leave the conversation seeking new ways to create impact in the world. Hope's one inspiring, love-filled lady and I'm so proud to call her a friend.

To connect with Hope visit:

KLH Group - http://klhgroup.co/

Doors to Dream - http://doorstodream.org/

Daring to Dream - Her Book! http://amzn.to/2rr2vxW

As mentioned in this episode, Hope and I will be venturing to Uganda with OneWorld Health in August 2017 for a medical mission trip. If you are interested in supporting our trip & this incredible organization visit:

https://goo.gl/V4Lfhu

Enjoy!

Jessica Murnane is a woman on a mission - on a mission to get the entire world to eat one plant based meal a day.

While that might sound like a tall order, when you hear how Jessica shifted from junk-food aficionado to a plant-powered kitchen extraordinaire, you might just be inspired to kick the chicken aside too!

Faced with endometriosis and the possibility of a hysterectomy, Jessica began to learn how plant based nutrition could help treat the pain associated with her condition. With lots of research, and tried and true experimentation, Jessica began to feel WAY better.

This year she published her first cookbook, "One Part Plant" that she says "offers you the tools to easily and deliciously make plants the star of your plate—no matter how much junk food occupies it now."

During this conversation we talk about plants, being a creative soul, balancing the "push" phase of a project with the creative side, and on taking a vacation for the first time in over a year.

Spoiler alert, we also shed a few tears over a super sweet story.

To learn more about Jessica, check her out at:

Website - http://www.jessicamurnane.com/

One Part Plant Book - http://amzn.to/2r6yKlT

One Part Podcast - http://www.jessicamurnane.com/onepartpodcast/

The Cookbook Deal Podcast - https://www.thecookbookdeal.com/

Enjoy the show!

This past Mother's Day my parents paid me a visit in Charleston, South Carolina. We gathered around my dining room table, podcast equipment in tow, to talk about one of their favorite things to do...travel.

In recent years, my parents have become known for their epic travels. I say this because my friends are constantly asking me "So where are you parents going next?!" which is largely due to the fact that my father's Instagram feed is filled with pics from their adventures, which leave many of us (myself included) feeling jealous on any given day.

It seems my parents were bitten by the travel bug. And I got it too!

Ever since I was knee high to a grasshopper, my parents threw me in the back seat of their 1984 Renault Alliance (and later the brown Dodge Caravan) to travel from one side of the state to another, to the mountains, to Disney, to the grandparents, and beyond.

So I wanted to understand just what is is about travel that's so alluring and important to my parents. Did they grow up traveling as kids and what magical memories do they still carry? Why did they want me to learn the joy of travel at such a young age? And just what have they learned in their 60-some odd years of traveling around this Earth.

Enjoy the show!

This past March while attending SXSW in Austin, Texas, I peeled away to spend a few hours with a most inspiring man, Daron Roberts. Daron's resume is beyond impressive. He's a Harvard Law School Grad, turned NFL Coach, who recently founded the Center for Sports Leadership and Innovation at the University of Texas.

Impressive right? And yet, it's the story that weaves together these accomplishments that's even more mind-blowing. Daron has faced rejection at every turn. It took 31 rejection letters before the Kansas City Chiefs gave him an internship at a training camp. His persistence and commitment to his dreams is unparalleled.

Daron is on a mission to eradicate risk aversion and I'm convinced he's going to do it.

Daron is also the author of Call An Audible, recently named one of Sports Illustrated's Best Sports Business Books of 2017.

http://amzn.to/2r4BNhs

Enjoy the show!

Daron's Website: http://daronkroberts.com/

This past March while attending SXSW in Austin, Texas, I peeled away to spend a few hours with a most inspiring man, Daron Roberts. Daron's resume is beyond impressive. He's a Harvard Law School Grad, turned NFL Coach, who recently founded the Center for Sports Leadership and Innovation at the University of Texas.

Impressive right? And yet, it's the story that weaves together these accomplishments that's even more mind-blowing. Daron has faced rejection at every turn. It took 31 rejection letters before the Kansas City Chiefs gave him an internship at a training camp. His persistence and commitment to his dreams is unparalleled.

Daron is on a mission to eradicate risk aversion and I'm convinced he's going to do it.

Daron is also the author of Call An Audible, recently named one of Sports Illustrated's Best Sports Business Books of 2017.

http://amzn.to/2r4BNhs

Enjoy the show!

Daron's Website: http://daronkroberts.com/

This past March I hit SXSW in Austin, Texas with my bad ass friend Wendy Wheless. Wendy and I are old friends from our beer days...nope, we weren't Miller Lite girls, but we were rockstar brand managers who climbed the corporate ladder and then flew the coop. We had the best week taking in the conference, from attending live panels, to obsessing over brand experiences (hello Sony WOW Factory!), to cruising the streets of Austin on our bikes (with helmets, of course!).

Along the way, we noticed how many "life lessons" were being served up daily. Did we really need all those snacks in our backpack? Why did we let that guy insist on giving us a beanie? And how do you navigate disappointment (when you don't get to see Buzz Aldrin)?

Listen up as Wendy and I serve up Life Lessons learned at SXSW 2017!