In this episode, Kim the SME slows down and explores a side of leadership and connection that often goes unnamed: emotional ignorance. While emotional intelligence is widely discussed, we don’t often talk about what happens when awareness is missing; not out of ill intent, but simply because someone doesn’t know what they don’t know.

She unpacks how emotional ignorance shows up in the workplace, at home, and in our communities, and why it can quietly damage communication, trust, engagement, and relationships. We reflect on self-awareness, empathy, blind spots, and the difference between ignoring someone and truly being unaware of how our words, tone, and presence affect others.

This episode invites leaders, teams, and individuals at every stage of growth to pause, reflect, and ask honest questions about how we show up, how we listen, and how we lead with humanity in a rapidly changing world.

Listen in, reflect, and continue the conversation as we work toward more emotionally intelligent, connected, and human-centered leadership and relationships.

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Sometimes what we’re going through isn’t meant to stop us, it’s meant to shape us. In this episode, Kim the SME speaks about gently reframing our current situation and exploring how the very thing we’re questioning or dreading can become a bridge to our purpose.

As we allow ourselves to move through what’s hard, we begin to see how our lived experience can offer clarity, compassion, and guidance, not only for us, but for others walking a similar path.

This conversation invites us to shift perspective, reclaim meaning in uncertainty, and recognize how our journey can become a source of leadership, healing, and connection.

Listen to the full episode, reflect with us, and share it with someone who may need reassurance that what they’re facing still has purpose.

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What if accountability is only the starting point and not the goal? In this episode, Kim the SME explores the powerful shift from doing what’s required to truly owning what’s yours. She reflects on how ownership changes the way we lead, work, parent, and show up for one another.

This conversation invites us to rethink the word 'accountability' and to ask whether it’s actually helping us grow or just helping us comply. There's a difference between being pushed to perform and being internally driven to care. Where do you find yourself? 

How does ownership show up in leadership, your families, and in the quiet moments when no one is watching? This episode is for those of us who know we’re capable of more and are ready to stop checking boxes and start creating lasting impact. 

Listen in, share with someone who’s ready to level up, and join us in choosing ownership over the bare minimum.

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What if repeating ourselves isn’t a communication failure, but a signal? In this episode, we explore why cycles persist, how misalignment quietly erodes trust, and what clarity, accountability, and humanity can actually change.

When we shift how we lead, whether at work, at home, or in our community, everything starts to move differently.

Listen in, reflect with us, and share this conversation with someone who’s ready for change.

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There comes a moment when growth asks us to slow down, tell the truth, and adjust. In this episode, we explore what it really means to meet ourselves where we are...in our goals, our energy, our habits, and our systems.

Together, we reflect on how preparation, honesty, and small changes can position us to succeed instead of burning out. Listen in, share with someone walking into a new season, and let’s start building lives that actually support who we are and who we are becoming.

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If this episode spoke to you, let’s carry it forward. Share it, reflect on it, and let's meet ourselves where we are as we move into what’s next.

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Sometimes we spend so much energy trying to figure out the whole path that we forget our only real job is to begin. In this episode, Kim the SME reflects on fear, faith, small steps, and what happens when we trust ourselves enough to pedal forward.

Kim talks about navigating uncertainty, releasing the pressure to have everything figured out, and building confidence through action rather than perfection. This conversation is for anyone feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or quietly called toward something more but unsure where to start.

If this conversation speaks to you, we’d love for you to listen, share it with someone who needs it, and stay connected with us.

In this episode, Kim the SME speaks the truth about how leadership without humanity isn’t leadership at all...it’s simply heartless. She reflects on two real stories that reveal how deeply our decisions impact people’s lives, families, and futures. She asks the questions leaders often avoid: Where is our compassion? Where is our grace? Where is our responsibility to the human on the other side?

This is an invitation for all of us to lead with more intention, more empathy, and more awareness. If this conversation speaks to you, share the episode, leave a comment, and stay connected as we continue shaping leadership that feels human again.

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In this episode, Kim the SME asks us to sit with the quiet voice inside of us...the one that shows up before mistakes turn into consequences. She explores what it means to feel convicted, conflicted, and still courageous enough to course-correct. She reminds us that there is an inner guide that tries to protect us long before the world ever steps in, reminding us that conviction is not punishment; it’s a gentle redirection back toward truth and integrity. She shares how conviction shows up in the workplace, in parenting, in relationships, and in those small everyday moments when we know better before we do better.

If this resonates, share it with someone who’s learning to listen to their inner guide, too.

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In this episode, we dive deep into why direct communicators are so often misunderstood and how our personal histories shape the way we hear each other. I share a recent moment with my daughter that reminded me just how quickly clarity can be misread as confrontation, especially when someone brings a different lived experience to the conversation. We talk about upbringing, tone, trauma, empathy, mindful conversation, and the subtle body language cues we overlook when we’re only focused on getting our point across.

You’ll hear stories from my own childhood, reflections on “soft life” culture, and insights into why some people shut down when they feel questioned—even when the intention is support. This episode invites you to explore your own communication patterns, consider the roots beneath them, and practice speaking with both clarity and compassion. If you’re a leader, a parent, a partner, or simply someone who wants healthier conversations, this one will touch you.

Listen in, reflect deeply, and join the conversation by sharing how direct communication has shaped your relationships. Let’s grow through our stories together.

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This episode is a gentle reminder for anyone walking around with unspoken heaviness. I talk about the moment you’ve named the pain, identified the root, and now have to make the courageous decision to release what’s been weighing you down. Letting go isn’t easy, but it’s how we make room for peace, clarity, and the next level of who we’re becoming.

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