Episode 28: On-the-Go – Leah GiaQuinta on Divorce, Identity & Embodied Alignment

Hosted by Katelyn Calhoun

In this On-the-Go episode, recorded live at the GROW Conference in Fort Wayne, we’re joined by Leah GiaQuinta, a divorce transition coach and founder of Leah GiaQuinta Coaching.

Leah shares her own deeply personal journey of navigating divorce after 15 years of marriage, and how that experience became the foundation of her work today. With vulnerability and grace, she explores the ripple effects of major life transitions—and how we can choose to let them happen for us instead of to us.

We also dig into the word alignment, which Leah approaches from her background in physical therapy, weaving together physical, spiritual, and emotional embodiment.

This conversation is full of honesty, resilience, and insight for anyone redefining themselves after a major life shift.

What You’ll Hear in This Episode:

💔 How Leah’s divorce shaped her personal and professional path
 🌀 The layered transitions that come with ending a chapter of identity
 📦 Mary Oliver, grief, and finding the gift in a box full of darkness
 ⚖️ A physical therapist’s take on what true alignment really means
 💬 Reclaiming your wholeness—body, mind, spirit, and community

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📱 @leahgiaquintacoaching
on Instagram

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Episode 27: On-the-Go – Sarah Weaver on Postpartum, Thyroid Health & Creating a Life You Don’t Need a Vacation From

Hosted by Katelyn Calhoun

This week’s On-the-Go episode brings you a candid and empowering conversation with Sarah Weaver of Entourage Health LLC, a functional medicine nurse practitioner with a passion for hormone, mood, and energy care.

Recorded live at the GROW Conference in Fort Wayne, Sarah shares a deeply personal story of postpartum depression and the journey that followed—a path that led her not only to healing, but to founding a concierge practice that helps other women reclaim their well-being from the root.

We talk about medical gaslighting, thyroid health, and how she’s redefining alignment as creating a life she doesn’t feel the need to escape from.

What You’ll Hear in This Episode:

👩‍⚕️ How Sarah’s postpartum journey revealed a deeper thyroid issue
 🧠 The moment she chose to seek answers beyond standard treatment
 📣 Why so many women feel dismissed or gaslit in healthcare systems
 🌀 The ripple effect of getting to the root cause—not just the surface symptoms
 ⚖️ What it means to design a life that doesn’t require a vacation to recover from

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Episode 26: On-the-Go – Amy Ballard on Leadership & Everyday Alignment

Hosted by Katelyn Calhoun

In this On-the-Go mini-sode from the GROW Conference Fort Wayne, we sit down with community leader and powerhouse multitasker Amy Ballard, Assistant VP of Member Experience at 3Rivers Federal Credit Union and the first female council president in Kendallville, Indiana.

Amy reflects on how her leadership journey has been shaped by many small moments—from the example her parents set to the ongoing work of raising her own kids with purpose. We also talk about the challenge of leading teams with diverse viewpoints, and how she defines “alignment” as finding agreement, even when perspectives differ.

This one’s for anyone balancing multiple roles, navigating group dynamics, or trying to stay grounded in what really matters.

What You’ll Hear in This Episode:

🏛 A peek into Amy’s dual life as a financial exec and city council president
 🧬 How small influences (not big moments) shaped her leadership path
 🤝 What “alignment” looks like when you’re leading diverse teams
 💬 A reminder that disagreement doesn’t equal disconnection
 👩‍👧‍👦 Passing on a legacy of purpose to the next generation

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Episode 25: On-the-Go – LeeTosha Henry on Impact, Identity & Temperance

Hosted by Katelyn Calhoun

We’re back with another episode in our On-the-Go series—real stories captured in the moment, recorded live at the GROW Conference in Fort Wayne.

Today’s conversation features LeeTosha Henry of A Butter Me—mom of three, former educator, and skincare entrepreneur—who brings insight, warmth, and deep honesty to her story.

LeeTosha shares what it meant to leave her teaching career, why working with youth left such a lasting impact, and how she’s redefining her sense of purpose through entrepreneurship. She also offers a beautiful reflection on temperance—a word she uses to define alignment, balance, and honoring where you give your energy.

What You’ll Hear in This Episode:

🍎 A heartfelt look at LeeTosha’s journey from educator to entrepreneur
 👩🏽‍🏫 Why teaching teens helped her discover deeper trust and purpose
 ⚖️ What “temperance” means—and why it’s her key to living in alignment
 🧠 A reminder that your impact often lasts longer than you know
 💬 Honest reflections on motherhood, identity shifts, and transition seasons

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Episode 24: On-the-Go – Jennifer Fisher of Wellness Empowered LLC

Hosted by Katelyn Calhoun

We're continuing our On-the-Go series on Crafted Connections—real-time conversations recorded out in the world, in the spirit of connection, curiosity, and community.

This week’s episode features Jennifer Fisher, occupational therapist and founder of Wellness Empowered LLC, who joined us at the GROW Conference in Fort Wayne. In this conversation, Jennifer opens up about her personal experience navigating perimenopause and how it led her to create more open, informed dialogue around women’s health and wellness.

We talk about the often-overlooked symptoms of hormonal shifts, the role of nervous system regulation, and how storytelling can foster validation, awareness, and support—especially during seasons of transition.

What You’ll Hear in This Episode:

🌿 A deeply personal story of navigating perimenopause
 🧠 Why brain fog, anxiety, and joint pain are often misunderstood signs
 📣 The need for real conversations and safe spaces around menopause
 ⚖️ How Jennifer defines “alignment” across body, mind, and environment
 👯‍♀️ Why women’s stories—and storytelling itself—are central to healing and connection

You Can Learn More About Jennifer Here:
✨ Instagram: @WE_Wellness_Empowered

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Episode 23: On-the-Go – The GROW Conference – The GROW WIWO Team
Hosted by Katelyn Calhoun

This episode kicks off a brand new format of Crafted Connections: On-the-Go—conversations and reflections captured out and about at events, on the street, or maybe even on a bus.

Recorded live at the GROW Conference Fort Wayne, this episode brings you behind the scenes with five women from the GROW WIWO team. These are the vision holders, community builders, and creative forces who make GROW WIWO possible—and in this episode, they share reflections on the conference theme, personal growth, and their take on the term “alignment.”

Whether you were in the room or cheering from afar, this audio snapshot captures the spirit of GROW: brave conversations, big energy, and wholehearted connection.

What You’ll Hear in This Episode:

🎤 On-the-ground interviews with five members of the GROW WIWO team
 🌱 Reflections on the Fort Wayne conference theme, Living in Alignment
💬 Why real community is built on vulnerability and momentum
🧠 Honest moments about identity, intuition, and showing up in your power

Featuring:
✨ Brittany Scott
✨ Kori Rae Kovacs
✨ Carmen Nikae
✨ Jill Trimmel
✨ Margaret Tilley

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Episode 22: The Intersection of Marginal Gains & Your Delulu Era
Hosted by Katelyn Calhoun

In this reflective solo episode, we’re getting a little nerdy and a little delulu—in the best way possible.

I’m exploring what happens when you combine the science of marginal gains (yes, that 1% better every day graph from Atomic Habits) with the bold energy of dreaming just a little unreasonably. Because, as I’ve learned, the combo of tiny consistent progress and big vision energy? That’s where the magic happens.

If you’ve ever felt torn between being a realist and a romantic, disciplined and dreamy—this episode is for you. Let’s talk about small steps, big trust, and choosing to believe in what’s possible, even when there’s no “proof” yet.

What You’ll Hear in This Episode:

📈 Why marginal gains are underrated magic
 💭 What being in your “delulu era” actually unlocks
 🎯 The power of 1% improvement—even on the foggy days
 🌀 Why trusting yourself is its own kind of discipline
 💡 Real talk on business goals, creative practice, and identity shifts
 👀 A reminder that evidence isn’t always instant—but it’s building

Referenced in This Episode:
📊 James Clear’s Marginal Gains Chart

 Source: Atomic Habits by James Clear

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Episode 21: Little Cutie - Life Lately & Course Building Energy

Hosted by Katelyn Calhoun

In this quick solo check-in, I’m bringing you another “Little Cutie”—a bite-sized, unedited episode recorded in the middle of a production-heavy season, just to stay creatively in motion and connected with you.

I’m sharing what’s been going on behind the scenes, from filming a recruitment series for the City of Bloomington to building out my self-paced storytelling course (Doc(YOU)mentary) in real time. I also share a few cozy updates from boat life and reflect on what it means to stay playful while creating things that matter.

This mini-episode is a love note to showing up, even when it’s scrappy—and a reminder that the little promises we keep to ourselves build the trust that fuels everything else.

What You’ll Hear in This Episode:

🎥 A peek into Katelyn’s latest production project with the City of Bloomington

🌱 Boat life updates (including how the plants are doing)

🧠 What’s in the works for the Doc(YOU)mentary course

💡 Reflections on crafting a life and business that actually feels fun

📦 Why it matters to share your story—not just collect or compile it

🎙 Thoughts on working for yourself (and not getting lost in the sauce)

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Episode 20: A Candid Conversation on Podcasting with Nikki Corbett
Hosted by Katelyn Calhoun

This week’s episode is a special bonus continuation with the luminous Nikki Corbett—podcaster, speaker, and powerhouse. During our first conversation (Episode 18), we found ourselves deep in a meta rabbit hole about podcasting: what it takes, why we do it, and how it evolves.

So we pulled the selects—and this candid, behind-the-scenes look at life as a podcast host was compiled for your enjoyment.

We talk about the long game of podcasting, brand pivots, getting inspired by your guests, and letting go of perfectionism in order to actually hit publish. Whether you're a fellow creator or just curious about the messy magic behind the mic, this episode is for you.

What You’ll Hear in This Episode:

🎙 How Nikki’s podcasting journey began post-divorce
 🧩 Why the best shows evolve—and how to let yours do the same
 📈 The emotional rollercoaster of releasing your 10th episode
 🎧 Audio quality, scheduling, burnout, and the pressure to be perfect
 🔥 Why showing up is more powerful than sounding polished
 🌟 The stories worth telling (even when they don’t go viral)

You Can Find Nikki:
🌐 Website: nikki-corbett.com
📺 YouTube: @TheScarletEdit
🎙️ Podcasts: The Scarlet Edit & Round Two
💼 LinkedIn: Nikki Corbett

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Episode 19: SOLO - 33 Things I Know/Believe at 33 (Birthday Episode 🎉)

Hosted by Katelyn Calhoun

In this solo episode of Crafted Connections, I’m celebrating my 33rd birthday with a deeply personal reflection—33 things I know, believe, and carry with me at this age.

This episode is full of honest truth bombs, tender observations, hard-earned wisdom, and a few giggles along the way (including a SpongeBob underwear cameo). From lessons about love, loss, and letting go, to reminders about trusting your gut and embracing slow growth, this is birthday energy in full Leo form.

If you’ve ever needed a reminder that life is both beautiful and brutal, that growth is messy, and that you are worth showing up for—this one’s for you.

Themes You’ll Hear in This Episode:

💖 Why loving yourself is non-negotiable

🧠 How your relationships reflect your patterns

🌿 What “slow is fast” really means

🎨 The joy of silly socks and SpongeBob briefs

💬 Why your work can’t love you back

🔥 How to recover from failure—and take the lessons with you

🪞 The power of changing your input to change your outcome

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