Matthew Huskinson joins the show to share his lived experience as an autistic adult and the pivotal moment that set him on a path many doubted he could take. His optimism, clarity, and sense of purpose shine through as he talks about advocacy, self‑determination, and the importance of being heard on one’s own terms. Released as Utah’s legislative session begins, this episode aims to spark awareness, reflection, and action. Matthew’s voice is powerful, and his commitment to change is unmistakable.

In this episode my guest is Colby Bronson. For years, Colby lived under the weight of addiction to substances like methamphetamemes and alcohol and spent a significant amount of time incarcerated. But somewhere along the way, he found a new path. A new mindset. A new life. A major turning point came when he discovered something called Holographic Human Transformation Theory.

Herriman City’s mayor joined us for a candid, surprisingly personal conversation about the moment that changed everything for him. We dug into the realities of local government, tossed around plenty of air‑quoted “politics,” and explored the rapid development reshaping Herriman. We also got into one of the city’s biggest questions—how do you preserve that small‑town soul while growing into a major community?

Mayor Palmer didn’t hold back. He offered a behind‑the‑scenes look at his day‑to‑day world and shared how he and the Herriman City Council have worked to make sure Herriman has a real seat at the table.

In today’s episode, we dive into a story about defying expectations and choosing a path that feels boldly authentic. Our guest, Ariana Rasmussen, embodies what it means to go against the grain with intention and heart.

Ariana wears many hats—mother, wife, twin sister, Girl Scout troop leader, and technical project manager at Galileo, the Utah-based fintech company reshaping how people interact with money. And she’s a force. Sharp, confident, unshakably grounded—Ariana tackles hard things with grace while building a life that blends ambition with genuine fulfillment.

This episode is an inspiring reminder that “boss behavior” isn’t just about achievement—it’s about authenticity, balance, and the courage to carve your own path.

Meet Heidi Peters Tagliafierri — powerhouse founder and CEO of Consumed, the ultimate social hub where your passions collide: movies, TV, books, music, podcasts, and games. In this episode, Heidi takes us on a ride through her journey: the bold leap to New York City for a game-changing internship at Nielsen, her voyage into political marketing, how she channels her energy into hyping up everyone around her, the spark and grind behind building her own app from scratch.

Heidi embodies the spirit of the startup world — fearless, inventive, and unstoppable. And fun fact: she was the very first person to know about the Pivotal Podcast. This isn’t just a story of building an app — it’s a story of building momentum, community, and possibility.

To wrap up the first season of the Pivotal podcast, host Rachel shares some thoughts about her kids going back to school and how she too is going back to the classroom. Rachel expresses gratitude to her first season of guests and promises there will be more pivotal moments to come.

In this episode, host Rachel picks the brain of personal trainer Nathan , owner of Flame and Forge fitness. The two talk about caffeine, creatine and whether or not cardio should come before or after weight training. Nathan shares his pivotal moment involving high school rugby and why he doesn't play anymore. Nathan shares his expertise on all things exercise and why meal planning on ChatGPT isn't the best at counting macros.

Burke Louis is a singer, songwriter and front man for Allbrook Station, a pop/rock band of five total members based in Salt Lake City, Utah. Burke and Rachel talk about being a band of girl dads and how important being home for the bedtime routine is. Burke shared his ultimate pivot in his life which is tied to becoming a dad. Burke shared how his solo career wasn't as fulfilling as being a part of a band of what he considers to be his brothers. Burke shared his thoughts on supporting bands and artists in today's digital environment and how the band is preparing for their upcoming showcase.

Emily Reuschel, host of the Wild and Waking podcast shares her pivotal moment that ultimately changed her whole trajectory. Despite living in a rural Illinois community of 43 people, Emily has gained a social media following of more than 3,000 and has helped lots of people in a similar situations arrive at their truer selves. Emily and Rachel talk about connecting via the internet, motherhood, podcasting and more.

In this episode Rachel reconnects with Utah publisher, author and illustrator, not to mention mom of four, Jayne Ann Osborne. Jayne shares her pivotal moment that left to to an unconventional path towards becoming who she ultimately is today. Rachel and Jayne reminisce about the book she wrote and illustrated, ʼWhen Mommies Get Sickʼ as well as the book she helped publish with her company Merry Robin Publishing, for former South Jordan city council woman, Leona Winger.