Today we dive into the messy, real journey of figuring out who we really are — beyond the labels, degrees, and expectations that others (and we) put on ourselves.

Our guest, Sam, shares her story of growing up as the “smart kid,” earning her MBA, chasing the “right” career… and realizing it wasn’t actually her path.

From the pressure of being valedictorian to job-hopping and feeling stuck, to finally finding her own version of success and clarity, Sam’s story is one many of us will resonate with.

If you’ve ever felt trapped by other people’s expectations or stuck in a career that doesn’t align with your soul — this one’s for you.

In this episode:

• The unspoken weight of labels like “the smart one”
• How expectations shape (and limit) our decisions
• The process of elimination & being directionally correct in finding our calling
• How to shed the pressure of expectations & comparison
• Why it’s okay to not have it all figured out in your 20s

RATINGS:

Faith - 2

Heart - 5

Head - 6

Hands - 5

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This one’s for all of us wondering: Who am I? What do I believe? Is this even the life I want, or just the one I was told to want?

In this episode, we crack open the idea of beliefs — where they come from, why they matter, and what’s at stake if we never question them.

I’m joined by my friend and pastor Hiram to unpack how our beliefs shape our identity, decisions, and direction in life (whether we realize it or not). We also talk about what it means to “wake up” to the beliefs we’ve inherited, how to challenge them, and why surrounding yourself with the right people is critical.

Toward the end, we dive into Christianity — why we believe in it and why it might be worth a second look if you’re feeling lost.

Ratings:

Faith - 5

Heart - 4

Head - 9

Hands - 5

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What happens when you live like there’s no tomorrow—because you genuinely don’t believe there will be one?

In this episode, I sit down with a mentor of mine (my Uncle Rick) who found himself in the middle of a party scene, a health crisis, and a tidal wave of grief during his 20s.

We talk about:

• Making short-term decisions when the future feels uncertain
• The invisible ways your twenties shape the rest of your life
• Learning to course-correct
• What it really means to be “all in”
• And how to measure progress

If you’re struggling to make decisions—whether you’re stuck, worried, or just unsure of where you’re headed—give this one a listen.

Ratings:

Faith - 1

Heart - 7

Head - 7

Hands - 5

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This is where it all began. I’m sharing the full story of how I hit rock bottom, questioned everything, and slowly started rebuilding my life. It’s raw, honest, and the reason this podcast even exists.

Thank you for being here, caring about QLC, and wanting to hear my story.

Ratings:

Faith - 8

Heart - 8

Head - 7

Hands - 6

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