In this episode of Imperfection Wins I share the keynote speech that changed everything for me! Speaking on the Align stage in 2025 was a dream come true for me. When I was first asked, I was thrilled and excited to speak to 350 entrepreneurs on compassion and compassionate leadership. It’s a message I know well, believe in and love to share. 

A couple of weeks before Align, a different message was placed on my heart. A vulnerable message about moving from a life of perfectionism, people pleasing and striving to a life of surrender. It was about my own journey of spending years trapped by fear, others expectations of me and working hard to build safety and security for myself, attached to fierce self-reliance. And the moment it all fell apart, losing my mom. 

Standing on that stage was an unleashing for me. An unleashing of the old strategies I’ve held onto for so long. It marked something profound for me…the deconstruction of “corporate Sam” and it marked something even more profound…the reconstructing of something new, fresh, lighter…the reconstructing of a whole woman and leader. A woman who has compassion and gratitude for all of the parts of her story and the versions of herself that got her here, on the Align stage sharing a message she’d never have had the courage to share a year ago. 

Instagram: @coachsamwilling

https://www.samwilling.com/

Such a great conversation with life coach Krista Gilbert. Krista walks us through what it means to live a life by design and why mindset is the key to unlocking everything! 

Krista is an interior designer turned Life Designer. She is a life coach certified by the International Coaching Federation and John Maxwell Leadership Team. As an author, international speaker, retreat leader, and co-host of the widely celebrated podcasts Our Time To Rise and Leaders Thrive Here, she inspires audiences around the globe to rise to their full potential.
 
 With a passion for intentional life design, Krista thrives on helping people create lives they truly love. She empowers others to overcome obstacles, gain clarity, and step into their purpose with greater passion and direction.
 
 A mountain soul at heart, Krista lives in the Pacific Northwest with her husband and four children, where they ski the black diamonds and hike rugged trails.
 
 On a mission to help others craft a meaningful legacy, Krista invites you to transform your life through her podcasts, writing, and Life By Design course. Discover more at kristagilbert.com and start writing your next chapter.

Connect with Krista:

Instagram: @kristagilbert
Website: www.kristagilbert.com

Don’t miss this inspiring conversation about courage, heart and reinvention with Coach Lisa Humphrey. We laughed, we cried, it’s raw and real. Listen to Lisa share her life experience of losing 200lbs, building 3 businesses and start living the life she always dreamed of! 

About Lisa:
 Through her powerful message of transformation in her coaching practice and health and wellness business, Lisa helps women break free from feeling "stuck" and guides them on the path to living the fulfilling lives they were meant for. Her story is a testament to the remarkable change that is possible when you find the courage to rewrite your life's narrative.

Lisa is a Speaker, Life Coach, High Performance Coach, Personal Trainer and Group fitness instructor and Nutrition Coach. She offers these services in groups as well as one on one coaching. 

Connect with Lisa:
Instagram @coachlisahumphrey @northernrootscoaching 
Facebook Lisa R Humphrey 

Needing some inspiration to kick-off your 2025? Don't miss this conversation with my dear friend, Alicia aka The Midlife Maven! After entering her 50's, perimenopause and empty nester life, she decided to kick it up a notch with her fitness and nutrition. Locking in on strength training, nutrition and getting serious about her lifestyle...Alicia is the strongest she's ever been. Her personal success and willingness to share her story with others has launched her to a thriving business coaching midlife women and over 500,000 followers on Instagram. Women everywhere are gravitating to her vulnerable, funny and warm presence and experiencing massive results of their own through using Alicia's fitness app (linked below).  

"I’m here to empower women in the best time of life (mid-life) and show them that we are actually in our prime and just getting started! I want women to see what’s possible and ready for us all to kick booty!!" - Alicia

Connecting with Alicia:
Instagram: @aliciae
https://www.aliciaericksonapp.com/
https://themidlife-maven.com/

Listen to this incredible and inspiring conversation with dynamic entrepreneur and coach, Erin Renninger. We dive into saying no to fear, other people’s opinions and living small and a big YES to living fully and authentically. Start your new year with this kick in the pants and get ready to make some moves in 2025!

About Erin:

Erin Renninger is a dynamic entrepreneur, coach, devoted wife, and mother who is passionate about empowering women to thrive in every area of life by focusing on health, mindset, and authenticity. With a background as a hairstylist and salon owner, Erin has evolved into a sought-after Top-Rated Podcast Host, Unapologetic Mindset Coach, Motivational Speaker, Retreat Creator, Event Host, and Health and Wellness Advocate. As a full-time traveler living life on her own terms, Erin inspires others to embrace their unique journey, dream boldly, and design a life that truly lights them up. Her magnetic presence and uplifting energy leave a lasting impact on everyone she meets, reminding them that no matter their background or circumstances, they have the power to live Unapologetically Authentic. 

Connecting with Erin:

https://erinrenningercoaching.com

https://instagram.com/erin.renninger

https://facebook.com/erin.wrightrenninger

This is an incredible conversation about the transformative power of gratitude, finding success through staying rooted in your calling and living authentically. Sohale Sizar is the founder of Soul with the mission to illuminate the power of gratitude for 95M Americans by 2030. An entrepreneur since the age of nine with 15 years of dedicated practice in meditation and gratitude, Sohale translated his experiences into earning a Stanford MBA and building ventures spanning non-profit charities, education, and consumer technology. He has also been a violinist for the last 20 years, composing music since the age of 8 and publishing poetry since high school. Sohale is now an excited entrepreneur on a mission to facilitate access to one's inner light through his gratitude teachings.

Connecting with Sohale:

Instagram:

@solightsobright

@bringonsoul

www.bringsoul.life

In this episode, I’m sitting down with Corree Roofener—a financial coach for women entrepreneurs and host of the Courage Collective podcast. Corree shares her incredible journey from being a stay-at-home mom to building a thriving business, fueled by a deep sense of compassion and purpose.

We talk about redefining the “American Dream,” navigating grief, and choosing courage over comfort. Corree’s heartfelt story reveals the power of resilience, even in the face of difficult life choices, and her passion for supporting women in business is truly inspiring. Together, we explore the challenges of letting go of expectations and finding empowerment through growth, faith, and service. Tune in for an inspiring conversation about how we can all create a legacy of courage and authenticity!

About Corree:

Corree Roofener is a passionate financial coach for women entrepreneurs, a seasoned bookkeeper, and host of the Courage Collective podcast. With over 15 years of experience in bookkeeping and financial coaching, Corree brings a compassionate, hands-on approach to helping women build confidence around their finances. After spending two decades as a stay-at-home mom to six children, Corree made the courageous decision to grow her business full-time, empowering women to understand their finances and succeed in their businesses.

A fierce advocate for authenticity, Corree believes in lifting others up through education, encouragement, and practical guidance. She lives on a beautiful 20-acre property in Northwest Montana with her husband and family, where she continues to follow her passion for helping others thrive.

Connecting with Corree:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/correeroofenercoach;

Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/corree-roofener-bee-the-light-you-wish-to-see-in-the-world-45717743/

Wowza- this is a goodie! Join “Trajectory Shifter”,  Emily Jamieson and I as we dive into identity and why everything we do comes down to what we believe about ourselves and what we believe about the divine energy that created us. With great vulnerability, Emily shares her own journey of uncovering and connecting to her true God-given identity. It is a podcast full of stories of humility, self-compassion and embracing discomfort in the pursuit of something deeper and more meaningful. This conversation will leave you inspired and asking questions to yourself, about yourself with curiosity!

About Emily:

Emily Jamieson is a gifted communicator, passionate leadership coach, and lifelong learner. With 15+ years of experience as a speaker and group facilitator, Emily works with individuals, teams, and organizations to incite authenticity, affirm identity, and deepen faith. Her greatest joy is seeing others shift their trajectory closer to the truth of who they are and become all they are created to be.Emily is the founder of Jamieson Coaching and the co-founder of The Transformation Triad. She loves a fierce game of pickleball and resides in Gig Harbor, WA where she and her husband, Marshall run a small frat house for their four sons: Tucker, Bennett, Wesley, and Finn. 

Connecting with Emily:

https://www.jamiesoncoaching.com/

Instagram:

Emilykjamieson

thecollaboratorypodcast

thetransformationtriad

The Book:

Living Fearlessly by Jamie Winship

https://www.amazon.com/Living-Fearless-Exchanging-World-Liberating/dp/0800740297

Join me as I dig into the topic of alignment, money and “enoughness” with Dawn Dahlby, CFP, BFA, CRPC, certified financial planner, wealth wellness expert and author of the book Live Wellthy. Dawn is the country’s first behavioral financial advisor, a certification that focuses on both the emotional and practical aspects of managing money.  

Dawn walks us through why how we earn, spend and save must be rooted in our core values. We hear about Dawn’s philosophy of earning from your strengths and spending from your core values, how to identify those core values and how understanding ourselves at a deeper level leads to more freedom and joy. Dawn will inspire you with her positivity, sense of humor and insistence that WE ARE ENOUGH and WE HAVE ENOUGH. This is an encouraging episode you don’t want to miss!  

Connecting with Dawn:

https://dawndahlby.com

https://www.instagram.com/dawndahlbyfiduciary/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/dawn-dahlby/

https://www.facebook.com/dawndahlby

Tools:

Strengthsfinder: https://store.gallup.com/c/en-us/1/cliftonstrengths

Core Values: https://dawndahlby.com

Book: https://dawndahlby.com/live-wellthy/

Wow, what a conversation! Join me and Claudia Alabiso, licensed Marriage and Family Therapist 17+ years and yoga studio owner and teacher in this vulnerable conversation on connecting to ourselves and others. We get deep and practical as we dive into therapy, the importance of a regulated nervous system and how to do it and how yoga and movement help. You will gain so much knowledge and inspiration that will hopefully lead you into some intentional action!

Connect with Claudia:

https://www.claudiaalabiso.com

Sam's links:

Instagram: @coachsamwilling @thecompassionatecollective

LinkedIn: Sam Willing

Website: https://www.samwilling.com/