Passion Chats

What do you do when life gets hard? When circumstances, outside of your control, kick you off your path, or hurt you or those you love? Do you rise or do you fall? 

Join host, Laura Best, we explore the essence of “resilience” with Caitlin Saenz, Chief Operating Officer at Coverhound, whose passion is helping people and businesses protect themselves, so they can thrive. 

In this episode, you’ll hear how trauma in Caitlin’s early years helped forge her sense of purpose, and how she built strength and determination to build a life where she could not only survive, but rise. 

Join us for a conversation that will remind you of your strength, and the power you have to help others!

Learn more about how Coverhound prepares you for life’s unexpected events at www.coverhound.com

Passion Collective is a global community of people who are pursuing their passions. 

Discover more inspiration at www.passioncollective.co

Have you ever held back on sharing a passion that lights up your soul? Felt apprehensive about unveiling a side of yourself that doesn't neatly fit into your professional identity? 

Join us in this episode as we explore the transformative journey of Kate McRoberts, a CEO, and a powerhouse in her own right.

Discover how Kate, the (mostly) fearless leader of Fathom Consulting, embraced her love for singing and took center stage with a local "Dad Band." She not only conquered her fears but also learned to apply the same courage in her professional and personal life. 

Listen now and be inspired to step into your own spotlight!

Passion Collective is a global community of people who are pursuing their passions. 

Discover more inspiration at www.passioncollective.co

When was the last time you experienced a life-changing performance, one that moved you, in your soul?

Jennifer Weir, Executive Director at TaikoArts Midwest and documentary producer, is on a mission to redefine history through the power of Taiko drumming. 

In this latest Passion Chats episode, discover how she broke through traditional barriers to create a groundbreaking concert featuring the world's finest female Taiko drummers.

Despite facing a global pandemic, Jen's unwavering determination, coupled with her incredible Taiko community and Hollywood directors, brought her vision to life. 

Join host Laura Best as they delve into Jen's vision of equity and her remarkable journey producing the Oscar-contending documentary "Finding Her Beat."

Passion Collective is a global community of people who are pursuing their passions. 

Discover more inspiration at www.passioncollective.co

Are you looking for ways to face your fears, even the ones that others might think are crazy?!

Join host Laura Best as she chats with stand-up comedian and Anishinaabe woman, Trish Cook, in this episode of Passion Chats.

Trish shares her passion for using laughter as a medicine, and improving Native American representation in both comedy and media as a whole. She shares her beliefs surrounding the importance of turning pain into laughter, and how we can use our voice to overcome life's challenges. 

Passion Collective is a global community of people who are pursuing their passions. 

Discover more inspiration at www.passioncollective.co

What does “feeling fierce” feel like to you?

Don’t miss this episode of Passion Chats featuring Teresa Sande, veteran corporate HR/talent leader and imposter syndrome expert as she shares the moments when she has felt “fierce” in her work and life. 

Listen as she and Passion Chats host, Laura Best, chat about how we can overcome the fear of taking ownership of our life (it’s not as scary as it sounds, trust us!) 

Teresa also shares why she's passionate about equity in the workplace, healthy corporate cultures, and ensuring people are valued and rewarded for their contributions.

You'll also get advice straight from Teresa's best selling book, "Find Your Fierce: Interrupt Imposter Syndrome and Own Your Success."

Passion Collective is a global community of people who are pursuing their passions. 

Discover more inspiration at www.passioncollective.co

Join host Laura Best as she chats with Lindsay Davis, an award-winning entrepreneur, coach and speaker. Lindsay, originally from South Africa, experienced a life-altering moment when she realized that trying to "have it all" was unsustainable. This prompted her to redefine success and help others find a balance between building businesses and everyday life. 

Lindsay shares her personal journey, including how the word "no" changed her path and her belief in the transformative power of reclaiming control over our time. Listen in for an inspiring conversation about resilience, self-discovery, and finding fulfillment in life.

Passion Collective is a global community of people who are pursuing their passions. 

Discover more inspiration at www.passioncollective.co

Join host Laura Best, founder of Passion Collective, as she chats with talent leader Astrid Benedetto. 

Astrid's career journey is filled with resilience and self-discovery. You'll hear Astrid share how she transformed the pain of her layoff into an opportunity to rediscover her purpose, and how she used courage and empathy to create a new path forward in the world of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion.

Passion Collective is a global community of people who are pursuing their passions. 

Discover more inspiration at www.passioncollective.co

In this episode Laura Best chats with Jamie Taets, Chief Vision Officer and founder of Keystone Group International. Discover Jamie's unwavering passion for making an impact, her transformative word for 2023 and the lessons she learned while hiking Mount Kilimanjaro.

Passion Collective is a global community of people who are pursuing their passions. 

Discover more inspiration at www.passioncollective.co

In this episode, Laura chats with Mecca Bos, the visionary journalist and chef, who recently founded the BIPOC Foodways Alliance. Hear Mecca share her story, including how her love of food and cooking began, her experience as a black female chef, and her mission to fight against white supremacy.

Passion Collective is a global community of people who are pursuing their passions. 

Discover more inspiration at www.passioncollective.co

Laura Best chats with Jen Swanson, CEO and Principal Advisor at TuckPoint Advisory Group, an expert in digital transformation and passionate about getting people and companies unstuck. They discuss Jen's optimism, her perspective on creativity, her lesson from launching her business and her advice for those who want to "go big" in their lives.

Passion Collective is a global community of people who are pursuing their passions. 

Discover more inspiration at www.passioncollective.co