Hard Turn

Want to pursue a second career? Mary chatted with Jennifer and Jerry, the founders of Guardian Wine Cellars, which started out as a passion project that morphed into an investment that demanded their time, money, and dedication. Now, they're running a successful winery while maintaining other careers and raising their family but the road to stability and success was hardly a smooth one. Join Mary and Kelly as they traverse the hard turn of passion projects and the very real possibility of juggling multiple careers. 

New episodes of Hard Turn drop every Wednesday. Follow the show on all your favorite podcast platforms and for bonus content, follow us on Instagram @HardTurnPodcast and X @HardTurnPod. (https://www.flowcode.com/page/hardturn).   

Hard Turn is presented by Overlake Medical Center. 

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Curious about changing your drinking habits or exploring sobriety? Kelly interviewed Katie, whose own journey with alcohol inspired her to push back against Mommy Wine culture and create the Soberish Mom blog. Join Kelly and Mary as they traverse the hard turn of getting sober-ish! 

New episodes of Hard Turn drop every Wednesday. Follow the show on all your favorite podcast platforms and for bonus content, follow us on Instagram @HardTurnPodcast and X @HardTurnPod. (https://www.flowcode.com/page/hardturn).   

Hard Turn is presented by Overlake Medical Center. 

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More and more people find themselves in the sandwich generation: caring for an elderly parent while raising their own children. Mary spoke to Julia, whose parents moved into her home after her mother was diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease. She is navigating the emotional, physical, and financial stress of multigenerational caregiving along with supporting her two children and learning it’s okay to ask for help. Join Mary and Kelly as they traverse the hard turns of the Sandwich Generation! 

New episodes of Hard Turn drop every Wednesday. Follow the show on all your favorite podcast platforms and for bonus content, follow us on Instagram @HardTurnPodcast and X @HardTurnPod. (https://www.flowcode.com/page/hardturn).   

Hard Turn is presented by Overlake Medical Center. 

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Time to strike out on your own? Kelly sat down with Brady, chef and owner of Tomo, who made the decision during the pandemic to leave his role at Canlis and build a restaurant experience inspired by memories of his time sitting at his grandparents’ knee in their family-owned restaurant. Hear Brady’s journey of taking the leap and embracing the risk. Join Kelly and Mary this week as they traverse the hard turn of going solo! 

New episodes of Hard Turn drop every Wednesday. Follow the show on all your favorite podcast platforms and for bonus content, follow us on Instagram @HardTurnPodcast and X @HardTurnPod. (https://www.flowcode.com/page/hardturn).

Hard Turn is presented by Overlake Medical Center.

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What happens when you retire? Mary interviewed former KOMO TV reporter Connie to discuss life after stepping away from work, navigating relationships when you’re suddenly both at home, and the stories we tell ourselves about this major transition. Join Mary and Kelly this week as they traverse the hard turn of retirement and finding purpose in the next chapter! 

New episodes of Hard Turn drop every Wednesday. Follow the show on all your favorite podcast platforms and for bonus content, follow us on Instagram @HardTurnPodcast and X @HardTurnPod. (https://www.flowcode.com/page/hardturn).   

Hard Turn is presented by Overlake Medical Center. 

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Is it time for a new career? Kelly spoke with former news journalist Michelle whose battle with breast cancer led her to new career in non-profit work supporting cancer patients – how she knew it was time for a change, seizing the opportunity when it presented itself, and lessons she’s learning along the way. Join Kelly and Mary this week as they traverse the hard turn of a career change! 

New episodes of Hard Turn drop every Wednesday. Follow the show on all your favorite podcast platforms and for bonus content, follow us on Instagram @HardTurnPodcast and X @HardTurnPod. (https://www.flowcode.com/page/hardturn).   

Hard Turn is presented by Overlake Medical Center. 

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Struggling to make new friends as an adult? Mary chatted with Emmely in Los Angeles, who bravely started her own meet-up for other adults when she found herself longing for deeper connections in a work-from-home world. Discover how she created a community from scratch and tips for forging friendships in adulthood. Join Mary and Kelly this week as they traverse the hard turn of making new friends! 

New episodes of Hard Turn drop every Wednesday. Follow the show on all your favorite podcast platforms and for bonus content, follow us on Instagram @HardTurnPodcast and X @HardTurnPod. (https://www.flowcode.com/page/hardturn). 

Hard Turn is presented by Overlake Medical Center. 

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Kelly Koopmans and Mary Nam are colleagues at KOMO-TV in Seattle, as well as friends who have seen one another through some of life’s ups and downs. On their new show Hard Turn, the two share stories from guests who have had to traverse their own hard turns – how they made tough decisions, what it’s like being on the other side of big changes – and offer their own insights and advice to listeners. Join them as they prepare for life’s next Hard Turn!

Hard Turn with Kelly Koopmans and Mary Nam launches on January 15. New episodes drop every Wednesday. Make sure you're following the show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Follow us at @HardTurnPodcast on Instagram and @HardTurnPod on X.

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