Redefining Possible with Peyton Hoffman

In this episode of Redefining Possible with Peyton Hoffman, Peyton sits down with veteran TV host, journalist, speaker, and author Wendy Griffith for an inspiring conversation about faith, purpose, media, and using your voice to make a meaningful impact.

Wendy shares insights from her remarkable 27-year career with the Christian Broadcasting Network, where she built a respected career in television journalism and storytelling. As a speaker and author of three books, including two written for singles, Wendy has dedicated her work to encouraging others through faith, relationships, personal growth, and life experiences.

Now writing for the online magazine Christian Vogue, Wendy continues to share stories and perspectives that inspire readers to live with greater purpose and authenticity.

Wendy also opens up about her journey beyond traditional television and the lessons she has learned throughout her career. Her story highlights the importance of staying true to your calling, embracing new opportunities, and continuing to use your experiences to encourage others.

In this episode of Redefining Possible, Peyton Hoffman sits down with former Major League Baseball player, broadcaster, father, and man of faith David DeJesus for an inspiring conversation about baseball, family, faith, community, and finding purpose beyond the game.

Born in Brooklyn and raised in New Jersey by Puerto Rican parents, David grew up in a baseball loving family alongside his two brothers. After playing baseball at Rutgers University, he was drafted by the Kansas City Royals following his junior year and went on to build a 13-year Major League Baseball career across six different teams.

David reflects on the discipline, relationships, and life lessons he gained throughout his years in professional baseball and how those experiences continued to shape him after retiring from the game in 2015. He also shares about his three years working on the pregame and postgame broadcasts for the Chicago Cubs and the transition into a new chapter of life beyond the field.

Today, David’s greatest joy is being a father and watching his 16 year old son grow. He opens up about the blessing of fatherhood and the importance of being present for the people who matter most.

David also shares how his faith has become a meaningful part of his life through his involvement with Evergreen Church, where he hosts worship and community group nights in his home. For David, bringing people together, growing closer to God, and creating genuine community have become an important part of his purpose.

Together, Peyton and David explore how the lessons learned through sports can prepare us for life’s next chapter, why success is about more than accomplishments, and how faith, family, and community can give life deeper meaning.

David’s journey is a reminder that when one chapter ends, another can begin with new purpose. Sometimes the greatest victories happen not on the field, but in the lives we build, the people we love, and the communities we help bring together.

In this episode of Redefining Possible, Peyton Hoffman sits down with Whitney Lynn, recovery artist for the human heart, embodiment coach, and creative director.

With nearly three decades of experience as a dancer, choreographer, and company director, and ten years of coaching the heart, Whitney creates spaces where people can slow down, reconnect with themselves, and remember who they truly are beneath the roles they have learned to play.

Whitney’s work is rooted in the belief that the body is not separate from our spiritual lives, but an essential part of how we experience connection, expression, and healing. Through embodiment, breathwork, coaching, and creative practices, she helps people become more present, feel what is real, and reconnect with the wisdom within their own bodies.

Peyton and Whitney explore the connection between the body, identity, spirituality, and self-expression, along with what it means to create space for ourselves in a world that often encourages us to stay busy, perform, and disconnect from what we truly feel.

Whitney also shares more about her online breathwork sessions, one-on-one coaching, events, and retreats in Los Angeles, all designed to help people return to themselves and discover the body as an instrument for authentic expression.

At the heart of this episode is a powerful reminder: the connection, wisdom, and expression we are searching for may be closer than we think, beginning right here, within the home of the body.In this episode of Redefining Possible, Peyton Hoffman sits down with Whitney Lynn, recovery artist for the human heart, embodiment coach, and creative director.

With nearly three decades of experience as a dancer, choreographer, and company director, and ten years of coaching the heart, Whitney creates spaces where people can slow down, reconnect with themselves, and remember who they truly are beneath the roles they have learned to play.

Whitney’s work is rooted in the belief that the body is not separate from our spiritual lives, but an essential part of how we experience connection, expression, and healing. Through embodiment, breathwork, coaching, and creative practices, she helps people become more present, feel what is real, and reconnect with the wisdom within their own bodies.

Peyton and Whitney explore the connection between the body, identity, spirituality, and self expression, along with what it means to create space for ourselves in a world that often encourages us to stay busy, perform, and disconnect from what we truly feel.

Whitney also shares more about her online breathwork sessions, one-on-one coaching, events, and retreats in Los Angeles, all designed to help people return to themselves and discover the body as an instrument for authentic expression.

At the heart of this episode is a powerful reminder: the connection, wisdom, and expression we are searching for may be closer than we think, beginning right here, within the home of the body.

In this episode of Redefining Possible, Peyton Hoffman sits down with Erica Gifford, coach, international speaker, award winning author, and founder of Balanced Symmetree and the International Women Speakers Summit.
Erica is passionate about helping women grow from the inside out, become grounded in their truth, establish healthy boundaries, and lead with resilience and strength.
Through her work as a leadership and empowerment coach, speaker, and talk radio host, Erica encourages women to stop shrinking themselves and step confidently into their voices, visibility, and leadership.
Erica shares how her experiences with leadership, loss, personal challenges, and the realities of life have shaped the way she approaches empowerment. Rather than presenting perfection as the goal, she embraces the idea that women can lead while being fully human, imperfect, honest, and authentic.
Peyton and Erica explore the importance of emotional intelligence, boundaries, resilience, self trust, and having the courage to stand firmly in who you are.
The conversation also highlights Erica's work through the International Women Speakers Summit, a movement designed to amplify women's voices, increase visibility, and create spaces where women can lead and speak with greater confidence.
At the heart of this episode is a powerful reminder: you can rise, you can lead, and you can thrive.

In this episode of Redefining Possible, Peyton Hoffman sits down with Gillian Utesch, a marketing strategist, AI SaaS developer, podcaster, and author whose career journey demonstrates the power of reinvention, resilience, and purpose.
After nearly two decades in corporate marketing, Gillian experienced a major career transition following a corporate merger in 2020. Rather than allowing the setback to define her future, she founded Broken Glass Ceiling Marketing and began building a new path focused on marketing, personal branding, and helping professionals establish their voice and authority online.
During the pandemic, Gillian expanded her skill set by designing and developing an AI driven SaaS platform designed to help individuals and companies engage more authentically and organically on LinkedIn. Her experience combining traditional marketing with emerging technology has given her a unique perspective on personal branding and digital communication.
Gillian also shares how her professional journey evolved alongside significant personal transitions, including divorce, raising her stepdaughter, and redefining what success and purpose meant to her.
As the host of The Superwoman Handbook and A White Collar Wife podcasts, Gillian uses storytelling and practical advice to explore resilience, relationships, personal growth, and navigating life's unexpected changes. She is also the author of The Superwoman Handbook and a children's book inspired by her experiences.
Throughout the conversation, Gillian discusses the importance of embracing change, developing a strong personal brand, using technology strategically, and finding purpose during difficult seasons of life.
This episode is a powerful reminder that career setbacks and personal challenges can become catalysts for reinvention, innovation, and a more meaningful definition of success.

In this episode of Redefining Possible, Peyton Hoffman sits down with Kael Rose, a coach, speaker, and student of transformation, for a meaningful conversation about identity, emotional health, faith, and the process of lasting change.
Kael shares how her own journey of rebuilding her identity led her to a deeper question: How do people actually change? That question became central to her work and her passion for helping others become emotionally healthy from the inside out.
Blending psychology, leadership, and Christian faith, Kael offers a practical perspective on transformation and what it means to build healthier relationships with ourselves, others, and God.
Together, Peyton and Kael explore the difference between simply trying to change our behavior and understanding the identity from which we live. They discuss how recognizing who we are created to be can influence the way we think, lead, relate, and navigate life's challenges.
Kael's message centers on becoming and learning to live from the identity God has already given us while embracing the practical process required for meaningful and lasting transformation.
This episode is an inspiring conversation for anyone who wants to grow emotionally, strengthen their relationships, deepen their faith, and discover what is possible when transformation begins from the inside out.

In this episode of Redefining Possible, Peyton Hoffman sits down with author, speaker, entrepreneur, and faith-driven leader Carrie Pasch for an inspiring conversation about purpose, resilience, faith, and using your story to encourage others.
Carrie shares how her professional journey in the automotive industry, where she spent more than 15 years as a Director of Events, eventually opened the door to new opportunities in Christian leadership, speaking, and ministry.
As the Global Representative for Italy for the YouVersion Bible App, Carrie has developed a deep connection with Italy and its people. Fluent in Italian, she regularly travels internationally to speak, encourage, and connect with audiences throughout Italy and beyond.
Carrie is also the author of Your Story for His Glory and Thank You Cancer, two books that reflect her belief that even difficult experiences can become part of a greater story of purpose and faith.
Together, Peyton and Carrie explore the power of sharing your story, finding purpose through adversity, and trusting God when life takes an unexpected direction.
They also discuss Carrie's work co-hosting EquipHer, an annual conference designed to equip Christian women in the business world with the encouragement, relationships, and tools they need to lead with purpose.
From entrepreneurship and leadership to faith, travel, and personal transformation, Carrie offers a powerful reminder that our experiences don't have to define us—they can become the very foundation through which we inspire and serve others.

In this episode of Redefining Possible, Peyton Hoffman sits down with retired professional boxer, award-winning author, producer, and entrepreneur Alan Santana for a powerful conversation about resilience, reinvention, discipline, and the lessons that shape a meaningful life.
Known during his boxing career as “The Matinee Idol,” Alan reflects on the mindset and determination he developed inside the ring and how those lessons continued to guide him throughout more than four decades as the owner of Bay Cities Paving Inc.
Alan shares how his experiences in professional boxing, business, marriage, and fatherhood shaped his understanding of perseverance and leadership. He also opens up about transforming his personal experiences into storytelling through his memoirs and documentary work.
His second memoir, Unprotected: The Final Round, was named the 2025 Author of the Year by the International Impact Book Awards and became the inspiration for his five-time nominated documentary short, The Final Round.
Together, Peyton and Alan explore what it means to keep fighting when life enters a new round, how setbacks can become stories of strength, and why reinvention is possible at any stage of life.
Alan's journey is a reminder that the final round doesn't have to mean the end of the fight—it can be the beginning of a new chapter, a new purpose, and an opportunity to turn everything you've learned into something that inspires others.

In this episode of Redefining Possible, Peyton Hoffman sits down with veteran Hollywood producer, writer, speaker, and visionary leader Danita Patterson for an inspiring conversation about purpose, leadership, and helping others discover the dreams they were created to pursue.
After spending more than three decades behind the scenes in Hollywood—working with industry icons including Quincy Jones, Will Smith, Blair Underwood, and Devon Franklin, while consulting for Warner Bros., Sony, and Disney—Danita felt called to return to her hometown of Chicago with a greater mission: creating opportunities for the next generation.
Through her nonprofit Destiny Outreach DO!, Danita is equipping young people with the tools, confidence, and real-world experience they need to pursue careers in entertainment, business, and technology. She shares the vision behind her Dreams & Destiny® programs and Entertainment Industry Apprenticeship Partnership, which has already helped dozens of young adults launch meaningful careers in the entertainment industry.
Together, Peyton and Danita discuss discovering your God-given purpose, the importance of vision, overcoming obstacles, and why success becomes more meaningful when it creates opportunities for others. They also explore leadership, legacy, mentorship, and the responsibility of investing in future generations.
Danita shares powerful lessons from her own journey through Hollywood, the courage it took to pivot toward service, and why helping others fulfill their dreams has become her greatest accomplishment.
Whether you're pursuing a lifelong dream, leading others, or looking to make a lasting impact, this conversation will encourage you to live with vision, purpose, and the confidence to redefine what's possible.

In this episode of Redefining Possible, Peyton Hoffman sits down with Brittany Glisson, Executive Director of St. Gerard Campus, for a deeply moving conversation about redemption, resilience, and discovering purpose through life's most difficult experiences.
As a graduate of St. Gerard Campus herself, Brittany's story is one of transformation. After experiencing teen motherhood, trauma, and abortion, she found healing through faith and a renewed sense of purpose that ultimately led her back to the very organization that helped change her life. Today, she leads St. Gerard Campus with compassion and conviction, creating a place of hope, healing, and opportunity for young mothers and women navigating challenging seasons.
Together, Peyton and Brittany discuss overcoming shame, embracing forgiveness, and how life's greatest struggles can become the foundation for serving others. Brittany shares the importance of extending grace, supporting vulnerable women, strengthening families, and helping others believe that their past does not define their future.
They also explore servant leadership, the power of community, and why every woman deserves to feel seen, valued, and empowered to build a brighter future. Through her personal testimony and leadership, Brittany offers hope to anyone who feels overwhelmed by life's circumstances or uncertain about what comes next.
Whether you're overcoming adversity, searching for healing, or looking for renewed purpose, this conversation is a powerful reminder that hope is always possible and that every new chapter can begin with courage and faith.