In this episode, we sit down with Jennifer Maxwell, Co-Founder and CEO of the newly rebranded Maxwell TEC (Tech Enabled Care), a trailblazing company at the forefront of transforming home-based care.

Jennifer shares the vision behind the rebrand, and explains how Maxwell TEC blends scalable technology, tailored expertise, and data-backed strategies to deliver lasting results across the care continuum.

We also dive into her leadership journey and hear powerful reflections on what it means to lead as a woman in today’s evolving healthcare landscape. With warmth and clarity, Jennifer offers practical wisdom on building sustainable solutions, empowering teams, and bridging the critical gap between innovation and real-world care delivery.

Whether you're in home care, health tech, or simply passionate about leadership and transformation, this episode will leave you inspired.
To connect Jennifer visit: www.maxwelltec.com

What happens when operational excellence meets cutting-edge innovation? You get today’s guest, Beau Sorensen.

With over 25 years in home health and hospice, Beau is a transformative leader and the current COO of First Choice Home Health & Hospice, where he has helped propel the agency to a CMS 5-star rating. Beau is widely regarded as the leading expert in applying artificial intelligence to post-acute care, and his impact is reshaping how organizations think about care delivery, technology, and the future of healthcare.

In this episode, we explore:

·       How Beau got started in home care and what’s kept him committed to the field

·       Practical ways AI is improving outcomes, streamlining operations, and elevating patient care

·       Why innovation doesn’t have to mean losing the human touch

·       The biggest missteps organizations make when implementing new tech

·       A sneak peek at emerging trends Beau is watching closely

This episode is packed with insight, strategy, and vision. Don’t miss it.

To connect with Beau you can find him on LinkedIn (be sure to mention you heard him on the I’m IN! podcast), or email him at [email protected].

What does it take to build a high-performing team that thrives on purpose, connection, and results? In this episode, we sit down with Monique Thornquist, CEO of Inteli-Care and a powerhouse leader with nearly 20 years of experience in home care operations. Known for her strategic mind and people-first leadership, Monique shares what it really means to cultivate a strong organizational culture, and why it’s the secret sauce behind great teams and great outcomes.

From spotting early signs of culture drift to shaping environments where every team member feels seen and valued, Monique offers actionable insights for leaders at every level. Whether you’re stepping into a new leadership role or refining the culture on your current team, this conversation will leave you inspired and equipped to lead with heart and intention.

We cover:

·       How to assess team culture when stepping into a new role

·       What strong (and struggling) cultures look like day to day

·       Why culture is more than just a buzzword, it’s a business imperative

·       Monique’s three essential ingredients for a thriving culture

·       Practical advice for leaders who want to build belonging from day one

Pull up a chair for this rich conversation on the power of culture, purpose, and leadership that lasts.

To connect with Monique visit www.inteli-care.com.

In a galaxy not so far away… we’re celebrating May the Fourth by combining two of my favorite things: the wisdom of the Enneagram and the epic characters of Star Wars! 

Join me as I boldly (and playfully) explore what might happen if Obi-Wan, Leia, Yoda, and even Han Solo took an Enneagram test. Which type is Luke Skywalker? Why does Kylo Ren feel so much? And what makes Princess Leia the fierce, protective leader we all admire?

We’ll dig into each of the nine Enneagram types using Star Wars icons to illuminate the strengths, struggles, and motivations behind each number. It’s part insight, part fandom, and 100% fun.

Whether you’re a longtime Enneagram nerd or just here for the lightsabers, you’ll walk away with new insights about yourself, your team, and maybe even your favorite scruffy-looking nerf herder.

So grab your blue milk, press play, and remember: the first rule of the Enneagram is never type real people... but fictional ones? Fair game.

May the Fourth be with you. Always.

If you are interested in taking the iEQ9 Enneagram Assessment visit: https://www.hodgesgroupintl.com/enneagramtest

In this episode, we explore the warm, generous, and people-centered world of Enneagram 2s—also known as The Giver or Helper. Twos are intuitive, caring, and connection-driven, with a deep need to be needed and a gift for nurturing the people around them.

We’ll explore:
• The core fears, motivations, and strengths of a 2
• How their giving nature can be both beautiful and complicated
• Their wings (1 and 3) and how they shape their personality
• What stress and growth look like for 2s
• Blind spots and strategies for personal and professional growth

Join me as we uncover the heart, hope, and hidden challenges behind Enneagram 2s.

If you are interested in taking the iEQ9 Enneagram Assessment visit: https://www.hodgesgroupintl.com/enneagramtest

What if the path to healing, connection, and joy was paved with creativity?

In this powerful episode, we sit down with artist and visionary leader Beth Inglish to explore how creativity isn’t just about making art—it’s about making meaning. Beth shares how unlocking your creative voice can shift you from fear into joy, from surviving into thriving. Drawing from her own journey of healing through art and founding the Nashville Creative Group, Beth offers inspiring insights on the intersection of creativity, emotional intelligence, and leadership.

Together, we explore:

How creativity helps us move through fear and access joy

Why emotional intelligence is essential to the creative process

The role of community in supporting creative expression

Practical ways to reconnect with your creativity—even if you don’t call yourself an artist

Beth’s message is clear: Joy transforms lives, and creativity makes it possible.

Whether you’re a leader, creator, or someone craving more meaning, this conversation will leave you inspired to trust your intuition, embrace your voice, and create from the inside out.

To connect with Beth please visit www.bethinglish.com

Creativity isn’t a happy accident—it’s a skill that teams can develop with intention. In this episode, I’m joined by Dr. Amy Climer, a leading expert in team creativity and innovation. With clients like the Mayo Clinic and Stanford University, Amy teaches leaders how to deliberately cultivate the conditions that unlock breakthrough ideas.

Amy is the author of Deliberate Creative Teams: How to Lead for Innovative Results and host of The Deliberate Creative Podcast. In our conversation, she breaks down the difference between creativity and innovation, debunks the myth that only some people are creative, and shares practical strategies that help teams innovate on demand.

We explore:

The core elements required for team creativity

What leaders often get wrong about innovation

Why creativity is hard—and how to make it easier

A simple mindset shift to help you reclaim your creative confidence

Whether you’re leading a team or just trying to think differently, this episode offers a powerful framework for building creative capacity on purpose—and with purpose.

To connect with Dr. Amy Climer go to www.climerconsulting.com

What if the key to better leadership, deeper connection, and greater impact is already inside you waiting to be unleashed?

In this episode of I’m IN! Heather sits down with internationally acclaimed storytelling powerhouse David Hutchens, author of Story Dash, Circle of the 9 Muses, and creator of the Leadership Story Deck. David has worked with global giants like NASA, Walmart, and Coca-Cola to unlock the power of narrative in business—and today, he’s here to help you do the same.

Together, Heather and David explore:

Why storytelling is the most human—and effective—technology in leadership

How to quickly access your best stories with “lightning-fast” techniques

The neuroscience behind why stories connect us

Why your brain lights up when you hear a good story (and how to use that on your team)

How leaders can turn storytelling into strategy for innovation, engagement, and transformation

Whether you think you’re “not a good storyteller” or you’re looking to level up your leadership, this episode is your invitation to step into the narrator role and start shaping stories that move people.

And yes, Percy the Penguin pops in with a few great questions, too.

To connect with David please visit https://www.storytellingleader.com/

David’s latest book, The Story Dash, and his other resources are available on Amazon and anywhere books are sol.