On this episode of Jane’s Place: The Strength Series, Jane sits down with Phil Mason, a seasoned operations leader in the food industry and a trusted former colleague.

In this thoughtful conversation, Phil shares what it truly takes to build strong, lasting relationships—both in business and in life. Drawing from years of experience in fast-paced environments, he reflects on the importance of trust, transparency, and clear communication, especially when things don’t go as planned.

Jane also reflects on one of Phil’s most powerful insights: the importance of addressing challenges in the right order—first stabilizing the situation, then understanding the root cause. This simple yet profound approach offers a new way to think about problem-solving, leadership, and personal growth.

This episode explores:

• How to build strong professional and personal relationships

• Why trust and transparency are foundational to success

• The role of ownership when things don’t go your way

• How to approach problems with clarity and intention

• Staying open to learning and growth over time

As always, Jane closes with a reflection and a few guiding questions to carry with you beyond the episode.

And at the end, Earl returns with his Happy Hug Box—spreading a little more warmth into the world.

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In this episode of Jane’s Place – The Strength Series, Jane sits down with long-time marketing professional and avid runner Eric Bruno for a thoughtful conversation about curiosity, resilience, and the importance of noticing more in everyday life.

Jane and Eric have crossed paths over the years through their shared passion for innovation and developing the next generation of leaders. In this conversation, Eric reflects on his self-description as a “wanderer” — someone who believes life is not always about moving quickly from Point A to Point B, but about exploring, paying attention, and remaining curious along the way.

Together they explore:

• How curiosity shapes leadership and personal growth
• Why overwhelming challenges are best approached one step at a time
• The power of slowing down and noticing the small details in life
• How difficult seasons often lead to clarity and resilience

Jane reflects on the idea of “noticing more” — taking time to appreciate the little moments, celebrate small wins, and stay hopeful through life’s storms.

This episode invites listeners to ask themselves:

How can we break big challenges into smaller steps?
How can we set the intention to notice more in our everyday lives?

🐾 Plus, a message from Earl, Jane’s dog and Season II sponsor, sharing his Happy Hug Box idea.

Listen now on YouTube, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts.

Learn more at: janesplace.com

#janesplacepodcast #resilience #leadership #strengthseries #curiosity

In this episode of Jane’s Place – The Strength Series, Jane sits down with Thaala Loper, a former MBA student at the University of Colorado Leeds School of Business and a thoughtful leader whose presence leaves a lasting impact.

What began as a mentor-mentee relationship evolved into a meaningful friendship grounded in deep conversations, laughter, and reflection. In this episode, Thaala introduces the concept of Botho — a philosophy meaning “I am because we are.” It is a reminder that leadership, respect, and purpose are rooted in our interconnectedness.

Together, Jane and Thaala explore:

• What it truly means to honor and respect others
• How gratitude can be practiced publicly and intentionally
• Why leadership is never one-sided
• The courage required to receive humility, not just give it

This conversation is about human connection, mutual respect, and living with awareness that we belong to one another.

🐾 Plus, a special message from Earl, Jane’s Place Chief Hugs Officer.

Learn more at janesplace.com.

🎙️ Now streaming on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify.

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#Mentorship #janesplacepodcast #botho

In this special edition of Jane’s Place, Jane sits down with Carlotta Mast and Kate LaBrosse to explore a new way of thinking about leadership in complex times.

As experienced leaders in the natural products industry and co-creators of the Fifth Field framework, Carlotta and Kate share their vision for redefining what impactful leadership looks like today — one rooted in truth-telling, psychological safety, grounded presence, and meaningful connection.

Together, they explore:
• Why leadership models need rethinking in today’s environment
• How trust and safety shape strong business and personal relationships
• What it means to lead from your clearest, most grounded self
• How leaders can move from identifying problems to becoming part of the solution

The same weekend this episode was recorded, Jane, Carlotta, and Kate hosted a Jeffersonian-style salon in Boulder — gathering leaders across industries to discuss the future we want to create.

This conversation invites us to reflect:
Are we energized or depleted in our work?
Are we willing to be the change we want to see?

Learn more about The Fifth Field at thefifthfield.co.

🐾 Plus, a special message from Earl, Jane’s Place Chief Hugs Officer.

🎙️ Now streaming on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify.

#leadership #impact #sustainability #consciousbusiness #personalgrowth #trust

The Strength Series continues with a conversation about hope, perspective, and the quiet strength of choosing optimism.

In this episode, Jane sits down with Chris Bentley — sustainability leader, mentor, and longtime friend — for a thoughtful discussion on resilience and attitude.

When Jane began shaping Season II around strength, Chris immediately came to mind: someone who consistently looks for the bright side and helps others feel seen, valued, and hopeful.

Together, Jane and Chris explore:

• How to find a glimmer of hope when things aren’t going our way

• The role gratitude plays in leadership and everyday life

• Why mindset may be the biggest lever we have to shape our impact

• What it means to “face the sun” so our shadows fall behind us

This episode invites us to consider how perspective shapes experience — and how steady optimism can influence the people around us.

🐾 Plus, a special appearance by Earl, Jane’s Place Chief Hugs Officer and sponsor of Season 2 with his Happy Hug Box.

🎙️ New episodes drop weekly.

📍 Now streaming on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify.

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In this episode of Jane’s Place – The Strength Series, Jane sits down with Kristine Carey, Executive Director of Naturally Colorado, to explore what resilient leadership truly looks like in practice.

Rather than focusing only on personal endurance, this conversation dives into how leaders grow through both success and failure — and how adaptability, mentorship, and community shape long-term impact.

Kristine shares three powerful action words that define resilience in leadership:

• Improvise — even when you don’t know the path forward• Adapt — and grow along the way• Overcome — by building on lessons from both wins and setbacks

Together, Jane and Kristine explore:

• How to balance confidence without becoming overconfident
• Why mentorship is essential for sustainable growth
• How leaders can navigate failure without losing perspective
• The importance of community in entrepreneurship and nonprofit leadership

This episode is for entrepreneurs, nonprofit leaders, executives, and anyone navigating growth, change, and uncertainty.

🐾 Plus, a special appearance by Earl, Jane’s Place Chief Hugs Officer — reminding us that sometimes strength is quiet, steady, and found in connection.

🎙 New episodes drop weekly.
📍 Now streaming on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify.

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In this episode, Jane sits down with Erick Mueller, entrepreneur, educator, mentor, and longtime friend—for a thoughtful conversation about resilience, purpose, and giving back.

Rather than focusing on resilience as personal endurance alone, this episode explores what strength looks like when it’s rooted in service to others. Erick reflects on the moments that reshaped his priorities—from teaching and mentoring to a powerful turning point in Botswana—and how those experiences continue to guide the life he’s building today.

Together, Jane and Erick explore:

• How passion for giving back can sustain us through difficult seasons

• Why clarity of priorities matters more than achievement

• What it means to live with intention, especially when success isn’t easily measured

This conversation invites us to pause and ask:

• Are our priorities clear?
• And do they align with the person we want to be?

🐾 Plus, a special appearance by Earl, Jane’s Place Chief Hugs Officer, reminding us that strength can be quiet, generous, and deeply human.

🎙️ New episodes drop weekly.
📍 Now streaming on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify.

#resilience #purpose #givingback #strength

After Season 1: The Confidence Series, Jane’s Place returns with Season 2 — The Strength Series.

In this first episode, Jane sits down with Terry Tierney—iconic leader in the natural products industry, mentor to many, and longtime friend—to explore resilience, failure, and the quiet strength it takes to keep showing up.

This conversation moves beyond “overcoming” hard moments and instead asks:

• What are our hardest seasons trying to teach us?

• How can failure become a teacher rather than a source of shame?

From hiking analogies to reflections on leadership, shame, and growth, Terry offers grounded wisdom on partnering with life rather than fighting it.

🕊️ Show up. Love hard.

🐾 Plus, a special cameo from Earl, Jane's Place Chief Hugs Officer—reminding us all to Show Up. Hug Often.

✨ Meet Earl — the magical rescue pup who became our Chief Hugs Officer and world's first Hugs Spokesdog… and inspired something beautiful.

Earl is a gentle rescue pup who came into Jane’s life unexpectedly in July 2025 and quietly transformed every conversation with his calming presence. Guests hugged him, held him, and found comfort simply by having him close.

From that magic, something beautiful was born:

🎁💛 Earl’s Happy Hug Box — a limited-edition comfort box designed to bring warmth, grounding, and the feeling of a real hug to someone who needs it.

Tune in to discover what’s inside each Hug Box!Only 150 boxes are available in this first edition.If someone came to mind while watching this episode — someone who could use a little love, comfort, or hope — Earl might be the perfect hug to send their way.

👉 Reserve your Earl Happy Hug Box now: janesplace.com/earl

The first 150 Happy Hug Boxes are a free, limited-edition gift from Earl

Arriving February 2026

In this Jane’s Place special edition, Jane sits down with our Season 1 guest, Seth Levine to mark the launch of his new book Capital Evolution, co-authored with Elizabeth MacBride. In this thoughtful conversation, they explore what’s evolving in today’s business landscape and why hope and humanity matter in capitalism.

📘 Capital Evolution launches Dec 9. Order now at compositionshop.com or visit The Composition Shop in Longmont, CO.