In this episode, I have a candid, insightful conversation with Amanda Murawski, Executive Director of Digital Strategy and Experience at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University.

Amanda shares her powerful journey of self-discovery, from navigating significant personal life changes, like moving across the country as a teen and her parents’ divorce, to seeking out action-oriented opportunities, including a life-changing role in the Obama administration.

This episode explores how adversity reveals our true selves, the power of embracing the unknown, and why focusing on possibility, rather than risk, is key to success. Amanda dives into her leadership philosophy of living at the intersection of the user needs and organizational goals, as well as the challenges of transitioning from a “doer” to an empathetic leader who coaches a team. She also discusses the exhilarating world of AI and digital transformation and offers two critical steps for anyone feeling stuck.

Tune in to discover how you, too, can do hard things, recognize your own value, and find joy in every season of life.

In this episode of cellophane, I peel back the layers of tennis professional Matt Williamson. Beyond the court, Matt reveals the core philosophies that drive him, from his unexpected transition to tennis during a global pandemic to his deep seated curiosity about human relationships, and the art of adaptation.

Discover how he taylors his coaching to individual personalities, whether they seek a killer work out or detailed mechanics, and why he views his athletic pursuits as a continuous, holistic process.

Learn about the power of intention, why he values awareness over perfection, and his daily choice to “choose kindness”.

Cellophane is produced by me, Dr. G, using the Spreaker App.

In this conversation, Dr. G sits down with Laurie Hauge, a leader who blends data acumen, emotional intelligence, and a “quiet fire” that has guided her through layoffs, career pivots, entrepreneurship, and leadership at a boutique marketing agency. Laurie shares how early experiences and data analytics, actuarial work, and a well-timed golf course conversation shaped her path.

She opens up about navigating a layoff as a young professional, discovering the qualitative side of her strengths, the influence of her parents’ business, and the inward-to-outward shift that now fuels her work with people and teams. Laurie reflects on failure as a learning experience, the power of simply taking the next step, and the vision that drives her work today.

This episode explores resilience, purpose, and how a steady, humble presence can be a force for transformation.

In this episode, I sit down with my wife, Molly Schnagl — a self-described “actionator” who has spent her career turning complex ideas into executable systems.

From opening gas stations in Guam and bringing Dairy Queen into convenience stores to leading digital transformation projects and developing a new SaaS product, Molly’s story is one of courage through action.

Together we unpack what it means to move first and figure it out later, how longevity requires reinvention, and why trust and small, high-performing teams can outperform size and speed. It’s an honest look at building a career, a business, and a life with intention — grounded in clarity, care, and an unshakable bias toward doing.

In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Kim Oppelt, VP of Career Readiness and Development at Kudor, and Executive Director of the Institute for Career Advising and Development. We explore how vision, empathy, and opportunity intersect in the world of career development.

From her roots in rural, Minnesota to her leadership positions, Kim shares how her journey shaped a mission to level the plane field for learners and professionals alike. She challenges the binary of college or career, reframes readiness as lifelong, and uncovers, how asking better questions and saying yes, more often can ignite purpose at any age.

Grounded in a promise of opportunity and a faith in human potential, this conversation reveals the evolving nature of career identity, and why empathy may just be the most transformative skill in our collective future.

In this episode of Cellophane, AI Strategist Mike Pettijohn shares a human-centered approach to the AI revolution. Mike contrasts the regressive, forced adoption that leads to a "race to zero" with his vision of "Zero Fear" through people-focused AI adoption. Discover the practical steps individuals and leaders can take to go from cautious exposure to confident competence, ensuring technology empowers rather than threatens. Tune in to learn about the strategic brilliance behind Mike's mission: making sure technology serves people, not the other way around.

In this episode, I speak with my friend, Dr. Jason Weber, Vice Chancellor at Texas Tech University. Jason shares his journey from professional burnout to a career built on developing others. We explore how curiosity, intentional reflection, and grace served as his guide posts for meaningful work. Together we unpack the pivotal moments that sparked his career transformation, the practices he developed to stay curious, and how he applies the principles of servant leadership to empower our teams in organizations. Whether you are navigating a career crossroad, looking to enhance your leadership presence, or seeking a practical framework for self development, this episode offers both inspiration and actionable insights.

Join host, Dr. G, as he sits down with Mitch Munson, a former corporate employee who made a life-altering transition into ministry. Mitch, now the KLIFE Ministry Director in Fairplay, Missouri, opens up about his personal journey of overcoming self-doubt, anxiety, and an “almost quarter-life crisis” after college. 

Mitch shares how his relationship with God galvanized and allowed him to find his true identity outside of sports and societal expectations. He discusses his move away from Christian jargon (or Christianese) toward a more personal, foundational connection. He describes himself simply as being “God‘s Kid.”

Listen in as Mitch reveals how he stepped into a leadership role, complete with public speaking and mentoring, that he once thought was completely outside his domain. He explains the core vision that drives his work, caring for people’s souls and building relationships with students, fueled by the belief that money and status cannot provide the fulfillment everyone longs for.