In this inspiring episode of Resiliency The Podcast, hosts Jenn Quader and Dr. Kelly Culver sit down with Chris George — executive coach, former actor/dancer, luxury retail leader, and author of the upcoming book The EQ Dance — to explore what it truly means to lead with emotional intelligence and resilient presence.

Chris helps leaders strengthen their emotional agility, build quiet resilience, navigate overwhelming situations, and reconnect with their own internal rhythm. Through compelling storytelling and deeply human insight, he reminds us that clarity is the foundation of courage — and that every pivot begins with the willingness to pause and listen.

🎙️ In this episode, you’ll hear:

• How emotional intelligence shapes meaningful leadership
 • Why resilience is less about toughness and more about adaptability
 • How to break reactive patterns and create new empowering habits
 • The difference between reversible and irreversible decisions — and why it matters
 • How to recognize when it’s time to pivot in your career or your life
 • Why clarity must come before courage
• A sneak peek into Chris’s new book The EQ Dance and its powerful frameworks

Chris also opens up about his own transformation — leaving the stage, building a new identity, confronting uncertainty, and discovering the power of “quiet resilience” as a daily practice rather than a dramatic event.

This episode is a deeply human conversation about reinvention, emotional depth, and the inner work required to lead yourself before leading others.

🎧 Resiliency The Podcast is a global conversation redefining resilience through real stories, hard-earned wisdom, and honest dialogue.

🔔 Subscribe for more conversations with leaders, changemakers, and everyday people building resilience in an ever-evolving world.

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🔗 Connect with Chris George

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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisgeorgecoaching/

Website: https://www.chrisgeorgecoaching.com

🔗 Connect with Jenn Quader:

- Jenn Quader’s Website: http://jennquader.com

- Connect with Jenn on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennquader/

- Jenn Quader’s Tedx Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9yKMeo3GW2k

- The Smart Agency Website: https://thesmartagency.com/

🔗 Connect with Dr. Kelly Culver:

- Culver Group Website: https://new.culvergroup.ca/

- Dr. Kelly Culver’s Website: http://drkellyculver.com

- Connect with Kelly on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kelly-culver/

- Dr. Kelly Culver’s Tedx Talk: https://youtu.be/0FNU95LH-f8?si=8uamb7cs7RiUWxRV

🎙 Hosted by: Dr. Kelly Culver & Jenn Quader 📍

Executive Producer: Asef Quader 

🎧 Produced by: ALL Inc. & The Culver Group © All rights reserved 

DISCLAIMER: THE OPINIONS OR VIEWS EXPRESSED DO NOT NECESSARILY REFLECT OR REPRESENT THOSE OF THE HOSTS OR RESILIENCY THE PODCAST; SUCH VIEWS ARE MERELY OPINIONS EXPRESSED. THE INFORMATION IN THIS EPISODE IS FOR PERSONAL USE ONLY AND GENERAL INFORMATION PURPOSES. RESILIENCY THE PODCAST CANNOT GUARANTEE THE ACCURACY OF ANY STATEMENTS FROM GUESTS OR THE SUFFICIENCY OF THE INFORMATION. 

Chapter List:

00:00 Introduction: Who Is Chris George?

01:42 The Power of Emotional Intelligence

04:10 What Is “Quiet Resilience”?

07:25 Reinvention: Leaving the Stage Behind

11:02 Clarity Before Courage

14:45 Breaking Reactive Patterns & Building New Habits

18:30 Reversible vs. Irreversible Decisions

22:05 Navigating Overwhelm with Emotional Agility

26:40 Leadership as Human Connection

30:20 Inside Chris’s Book “The EQ Dance”

33:50 Coaching Leaders Through Change

38:10 Reinvention as a Lifelong Practice

41:55 Final Wisdom on Resilience

44:00 Closing & Where to Find Chris George

In this powerful episode of Resiliency The Podcast, hosts Jenn Quader and Dr. Kelly Culver sit down with retired U.S. Navy Captain Jenn Donahue — an engineer, combat leader, keynote speaker, and author — to explore resilience under extreme pressure and what it truly means to lead when everything is at stake.

Over a 27-year military career, Jenn Donahue led at the highest levels in some of the world’s most hostile environments. She built a bridge across the Euphrates River during the Iraq War, commanded an 800-person battalion in Afghanistan, and led combat construction operations while under direct threat to her life. Through it all, she learned how resilience is built not through bravado, but through stability, self-awareness, and purpose.

Now in civilian life, Jenn helps leaders silence self-doubt, confront imposter syndrome, and lead with both strength and empathy.

🎙️ In this episode, you’ll hear:

• What resilience looks like when decisions carry life-or-death consequences
• How to lead calmly under extreme pressure
• Why imposter syndrome affects even the most accomplished leaders
• The power of pausing, stabilizing, and choosing clarity in chaos
• How to transition from military leadership to civilian leadership with purpose
• Why great leaders balance authority with empathy
• How to “silence the inner critic” and reclaim confidence

Jenn also shares insights from her upcoming book, Becoming the Warrior: Harnessing Your Inner Strength to Silence Self-Doubt, offering practical tools and mindset shifts to help leaders navigate fear, pressure, and uncertainty.

This episode is a masterclass in resilient leadership, courage, and what it takes to show up for others — even when you’re scared yourself.

🎧 Resiliency The Podcast is a global conversation redefining resilience through real stories, hard-earned wisdom, and honest dialogue.

🔔 Subscribe for more conversations with leaders, changemakers, and everyday people building resilience in an ever-evolving world.

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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamjenndonahue/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenndonahue-phd-pe/

Website: https://www.jenndonahue.com/

Becoming the Warrior: https://www.thewarriorframework.com/

🔗 Connect with Jenn Quader:

- Jenn Quader’s Website: http://jennquader.com

- Connect with Jenn on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennquader/

- Jenn Quader’s Tedx Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9yKMeo3GW2k

- The Smart Agency Website: https://thesmartagency.com/

🔗 Connect with Dr. Kelly Culver:

- Culver Group Website: https://new.culvergroup.ca/

- Dr. Kelly Culver’s Website: http://drkellyculver.com

- Connect with Kelly on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kelly-culver/

- Dr. Kelly Culver’s Tedx Talk: https://youtu.be/0FNU95LH-f8?si=8uamb7cs7RiUWxRV

🎙 Hosted by: Dr. Kelly Culver & Jenn Quader 📍

Executive Producer: Asef Quader 

🎧 Produced by: ALL Inc. & The Culver Group © All rights reserved 

DISCLAIMER: THE OPINIONS OR VIEWS EXPRESSED DO NOT NECESSARILY REFLECT OR REPRESENT THOSE OF THE HOSTS OR RESILIENCY THE PODCAST; SUCH VIEWS ARE MERELY OPINIONS EXPRESSED. THE INFORMATION IN THIS EPISODE IS FOR PERSONAL USE ONLY AND GENERAL INFORMATION PURPOSES. RESILIENCY THE PODCAST CANNOT GUARANTEE THE ACCURACY OF ANY STATEMENTS FROM GUESTS OR THE SUFFICIENCY OF THE INFORMATION. 

⏱️ Chapter List

00:00 Resilience under fire
01:33 Meet Jenn Donahue
03:55 Redefining resilience
05:57 A hit on her life in Afghanistan
08:12 Pause, breathe, stabilize
09:56 Imposter syndrome in leadership
12:59 Silencing the inner critic
16:05 Leaving the military, finding purpose
18:04 Meaning after combat
22:53 Authority vs empathy
26:13 Meeting people where they are
30:11 Leading in male-dominated spaces
31:35 Finding your leadership voice
35:41 Mentors, allies, and battle buddies
37:27 How to become a better leader
40:16 Becoming the Warrior (the book)
43:26 Rapid Fire
49:05 Where to find Jenn Donahue
51:00 Final thoughts on courage & resilience

What are the risks shaping the global landscape in 2026 and beyond? How can organizations shift from reactive fear to proactive strength?

In this powerful episode of Resiliency The Podcast, hosts Dr. Kelly Culver and Jenn Quader sit down with Christopher Thackray, a leading global risk and resilience advisor, to explore the geopolitical, technological, and societal threats facing businesses and governments today.

From the U.S.–China dynamic and Venezuela's political crisis to the future of cybersecurity, AI, and civil unrest — this episode is packed with insights for leaders at every level. Whether you’re navigating global supply chains, leading a boardroom, or running a household, this conversation will change how you think about resilience.

Takeaways:

-Resilience is not continuity – It's about recovery, adaptation, and learning.

-Plan for the unthinkable – 2026 will test leaders with unpredictable risks.

-Purpose fuels resilience – Align strategy with why you exist.

-Speed = advantage – Fast recovery creates competitive edge.

-Know your dependencies – Understand your exposure to China, the U.S., and beyond.

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🌐 Produced by A.L.L. Inc., Auntie LouLou Productions & The Culver Group

Chapters:

00:00 – Intro: Who is Christopher Thackray?
 01:30 – What Resilience Really Means Today
 03:45 – Venezuela, the U.S., and Global Power Moves
 10:00 – Warning Signs, Sensationalism & Strategic Blind Spots
 13:00 – The Rise of the Gray War Zone
 17:00 – Leadership, Risk, and Data Sovereignty
 22:30 – Recovery Speed & Competitive Advantage
 29:00 – The Misclassification of Resilience
 33:30 – Strategic Communications as a Resilience Tool
 40:00 – U.S. vs China: Balancing Bipolar Risk
 47:00 – Long-Term Impacts of Short-Term Growth
 52:00 – Rapid Fire: Resilience in Movies, Music & Family
 58:30 – Final Reflections: Resilience Rooted in Purpose

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In this deeply moving episode of Resiliency The Podcast, we sit down with Carrie Bobb — a powerhouse in commercial real estate, an advocate for workplace justice, and the woman behind Carrie’s Law — landmark legislation that ended forced arbitration in sexual assault and harassment cases.
⚠️ Trigger Warning - This episode contains discussion of sexual assault, workplace harassment, and trauma.Please take care while listening.💛

Carrie’s journey is one of courage, faith, and soul work. After surviving trauma in the workplace, she made the choice not only to speak up — but to do so with grace. Through her healing, she discovered that:
“You can do a lot of things out of anger and still be tied up in knots inside. I wanted to come back with peace.”

Carrie opens up about:
💔 The moment she questioned everything she believed — and doubled down on faith.
⚖️ The creation and impact of Carrie’s Law on corporate accountability.
🙏 How prayer, scripture, and daily spiritual grounding carried her through unimaginable darkness.
🌿 Why “no one hears you when you’re angry” became a turning point in her healing journey.
🕯️ What true resilience looks like — not as a roar, but as a whisper that says keep going.
This episode is a testament to how faith can transform pain into purpose, and how quiet strength can change not only one life — but the world.

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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carriebobb/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carriebobb/

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- The Smart Agency: https://thesmartagency.com/ 

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- Dr. Kelly Culver’s Website: http://drkellyculver.com 
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kelly-culver/ 
- Dr. Kelly Culver’s Tedx Talk: https://youtu.be/0FNU95LH-f8?si=8uamb7cs7RiUWxRV 

🎙 Hosted by: Dr. Kelly Culver & Jenn Quader 📍 
Executive Producer: Asef Quader 
🎧 Produced by: ALL Inc. & The Culver Group © All rights reserved 

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⏱️ Chapter List
00:00 – Welcome to Resiliency The Podcast
An introduction to Episode 34 featuring Carrie Bobb, a powerful story of faith, resilience, and purpose
02:20 – Who Is Carrie Bobb? | Carrie shares her background, her career in real estate, and the life-changing experience that sparked her advocacy.
03:30 – What Resilience Really Means | Doing the Soul Work
Carrie discuss the deeper side of resilience
05:00 – No One Hears You When You’re Angry | Finding Your True Voice
Carrie’s breakthrough moment: learning that peace and healing give your message power not anger
08:40 – Faith in the Fire | Choosing God Over Fear
In her darkest moment, Carrie doubled down on faith — and everything changed
11:20 – Psalm 90:17 | The Verse That Carried Carrie Through Trauma
How one scripture became Carrie’s daily prayer and her anchor during the fight for justice
13:50 – Carrie’s Law Explained | Ending Forced Arbitration
Carrie shares the story behind Carrie’s Law — a landmark reform protecting victims of sexual assault and harassment in the workplace
17:30 – Turning Pain Into Purpose | From Trauma to Advocacy
How faith and courage transformed her personal pain into a national movement for change
21:00 – Healing After Trauma | The Body Keeps Score
Carrie opens up about therapy, triggers, and the physical effects of trauma — and how she continues to heal through faith
25:30 – Make the Pain Pay | Finding Treasures in the Dark
Carrie’s powerful message on sitting with pain, learning from it, and discovering growth in stillness
29:00 – Faith, Family & Resilience | Raising the Next Generation
Carrie shares how she teaches her children to overcome adversity with grace and strength
33:00 – Building Safer Workplaces | The Legacy of Carrie’s Law
How the law is changing corporate culture and inspiring companies to lead with integrity
37:30 – Sobriety, Boundaries & Career Growth | Real Talk About Workplace Culture Carrie and the hosts discuss navigating professional pressure, choosing safety, and staying true to your values
41:00 – Rapid Fire Questions
45:00 – Final Reflections

In this episode of Resiliency The Podcast, Dr. Kelly Culver and Jenn Quader sit down with Dr. Tahereh Pazouki, computer scientist turned psychologist and the visionary founder of Magrid Learning Solution — an award-winning, language-free educational platform revolutionizing how children learn worldwide.

What began as hand-drawn lessons to help her younger brother keep up in school has evolved into a global mission to remove linguistic and cognitive barriers in early education. Dr. Pazouki shares how her purpose-driven journey through research, innovation, and entrepreneurship led to empowering children of all backgrounds — including those who are multilingual, neurodiverse, or have special education needs — to learn through understanding rather than words.

✨ In this episode:
-The personal story behind Magrid’s creation
-Why resilience is rooted in purpose
-How inclusive, language-free learning is changing education
-Lessons in joy, perseverance, and building impact from the ground up

💡 “Resiliency is deeply connected to purpose — when you believe in your purpose, it’s much easier to stay resilient.” — Dr. Tahereh Pazouki

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🌐 Magrid Learning Solution: https://magridlearning.com
💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/magrid-learning-solution
**LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/tahereh-pazouki-ph-d-9a5bb238/

Contact Jenn Quader: 
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- Connect with Jenn on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennquader/
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- The Smart Agency Website: https://thesmartagency.com/ 

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- Dr. Kelly Culver’s Tedx Talk: https://youtu.be/0FNU95LH-f8?si=8uamb7cs7RiUWxRV

Chapter List
00:00 Introduction to Resiliency and Dr. Tahereh Pazouki
02:34 Defining Resiliency and Its Connection to Purpose
04:14 Personal Journey: From Family Inspiration to Global Impact
08:53 Building a Passionate Team and Company Culture
13:12 Adapting to Global Challenges in Education
13:39 The Importance of Listening and Co-Creation
16:57 Real Stories: Impacting Underserved Communities
20:29 Education as a Human Right
21:59 The Importance of Education as a Human Right
23:44 Understanding Neurodivergence in Education
28:50 Language-Free Learning: A New Approach
32:31 Self-Care in Advocacy and Leadership
38:47 Advice for Aspiring Change-Makers
44:51 Rapid Fire Questions and Personal Insights
51:55 RTP Intro Slide.mp4

🎙 Hosted by: Dr. Kelly Culver & Jenn Quader
📍 Executive Producer: Asef Quader
🎧 Produced by: ALL Inc. & The Culver Group
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✨ Resilience isn’t just about bouncing back — it’s about bouncing forward.

Hosts Dr. Kelly Culver and Jenn Quader sit down with Danielle Sprouls — former attorney, commercial real estate leader, executive coach, and author of WTF: Women That Flourish. Known as the WTF Lady, Danielle reframes fear and failure into opportunities for growth, courage, and flourishing.

From navigating unscripted pivots to discovering expiration dates in life’s chapters, Danielle shares how resilience is a muscle we can all build — and why choosing to pivot with intention is what truly defines us.

💡 In this episode, you’ll learn:

• Why resilience means flourishing, not just surviving
• How to reframe WTF moments into Wisdom Through Failure, Worth the Fear, and more
• The role of courage, community, and surrender in building resilience
• Why “choose your pain” can be a life-changing mindset shift

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Connect with Danielle Sprouls:

📘 Learn more about Danielle and her book: https://unscriptedpivots.com

** BOOK: On Amazon , WTF Women That Flourish https://a.co/d/23VQWb2

**Instagram - Danielle Sprouls - https://www.instagram.com/daniellesprouls/

Instagram - Unscripted Pivots -https://www.instagram.com/unscriptedpivots/

**LinkedIn-  http://linkedin.com/in/daniellesproulsesq

TikTok-  https://www.tiktok.com/@daniellesprouls

**YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRV9cy8aZNE5p7ZkKMsYBSA

Substack https://substack.com/@wtflady

** Podcast https://unscriptedpivots.transistor.fm/

Twitter/X https://x.com/The_WTF_Lady

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- Jenn Quader’s Tedx Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9yKMeo3GW2k 

- The Smart Agency Website: https://thesmartagency.com/

Contact Dr. Kelly Culver: 

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- Connect with Kelly on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kelly-culver/

- Dr. Kelly Culver’s Tedx Talk: https://youtu.be/0FNU95LH-f8?si=8uamb7cs7RiUWxRV

Chapter List: 

00:00 Introduction to Resilience and Transformation

01:42 Understanding Resilience: Bouncing Forward

04:35 The Expiration Date of Roles and Identities

07:48 Mindset Shifts: From Endings to Transformations

10:36 Embracing Fear and Failure as Fuel

13:35 The Power of Acceptance and Surrender

16:22 Building the Resilience Muscle in Uncertainty

19:25 Finding Peace and Purpose in the Journey

28:43 The Power of Letting Go

30:31 Feedback as a Tool for Growth

30:34 Resilience in Organizations

32:05 Redefining Failure and Success

35:32 The Journey of Writing and Healing

38:55 Embracing Uncertainty and Growth

41:20 The Importance of Community and Connection

49:12 Finding Fulfillment in the Journey

51:17 RTP Intro Slide.mp4

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DISCLAIMER: THE OPINIONS OR VIEWS EXPRESSED DO NOT NECESSARILY REFLECT OR REPRESENT THOSE OF THE HOSTS OR RESILIENCY THE PODCAST; SUCH VIEWS ARE MERELY OPINIONS EXPRESSED. THE INFORMATION IN THIS EPISODE IS FOR PERSONAL USE ONLY AND GENERAL INFORMATION PURPOSES. RESILIENCY THE PODCAST CANNOT GUARANTEE THE ACCURACY OF ANY STATEMENTS FROM GUESTS OR THE SUFFICIENCY OF THE INFORMATION.

In this episode, Dr. Kelly Culver and Jenn Quader talk with Michael Quinn, former FBI cyber agent and current senior incident responder with cybereason.

Michael explains how resilience shapes everything from personal setbacks to global cyber defense. He shares why overconfidence is today’s greatest risk, how practicing “fire drills” helps organizations prepare for crises, and what lessons from the FBI can guide leaders and families alike.
In this conversation:

✔ What resilience really means (recovery + reflection)
✔ Why cyber risks are often underestimated
✔ The danger of overconfidence in organizations
✔ Fire drills and tabletop exercises for cyber resilience
✔ How life experience, gratitude, and endurance fuel leadership

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💬 Share your takeaway in the comments—we’d love to hear from you.

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- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-quinn-2ba6bb50/
- Cybereason: https://www.cybereason.com/

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Chapters
00:00 Intro
01:46 Defining resilience
06:24 Life experiences that build endurance
07:24 Underestimated cyber risks
09:49 Fire drills for organizations
12:25 Why testing beats reacting
20:00 Lessons for leaders & communities

Produced by A.L.L. Inc. & The Culver Group © All rights reserved.

In this episode of Resiliency The Podcast, hosts Jenn Quader and Dr. Kelly Culver sit down with award-winning keynote speaker, author, and executive coach Carrie Williams. Carrie shares insights from her book Eyes on the Prize: A Kick-Ass Guide to Setting and Achieving Great Goals and introduces her powerful Willingness Spectrum, a tool for understanding how open and committed we are to change.

💡 You’ll learn:

- Why resilience starts with mindset and willingness

- How to move from reluctant to committed willingness

- The difference between motivation vs. discipline in goal achievement

- Why SMART goals don’t work — and what to try instead

- How aligning with your values leads to purpose-driven success

If you’ve ever struggled to set and actually achieve your goals, or wondered how resilience can fuel transformation, this episode is for you.

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🔗 Resources & Links:

Check out our shop! https://allcreates.myshopify.com/

Connect with Carrie Williams

- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carriewilliamscoach/

- Learn more about her coaching: https://www.rainshadowcoaching.com/

- Carrie’s book: https://www.rainshadowcoaching.com/eyes-on-the-prize

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Contact Jenn Quader:

- Jenn Quader’s Website: http://jennquader.com 

- Connect with Jenn on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennquader/

- Jenn Quader’s Tedx Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9yKMeo3GW2k

- The Smart Agency Website: https://thesmartagency.com/

Contact Dr. Kelly Culver:

- Culver Group Website: https://new.culvergroup.ca/

- Dr. Kelly Culver’s Website: http://drkellyculver.com

- Connect with Kelly on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kelly-culver/

- Dr. Kelly Culver’s Tedx Talk: https://youtu.be/0FNU95LH-f8?si=8uamb7cs7RiUWxRV

🌐 Produced by A.L.L. Inc., AuntieLouLou Productions & The Culver Group

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Resiliency and Guest Background

02:06 Defining Resiliency and the Willingness Spectrum

06:25 The Shift from Hollywood to Coaching

12:28 Redefining Goals Beyond the SMART Model

18:59 The Role of Motivation vs. Momentum

22:02 The Dangers of Comparison in Personal Growth

26:08 The Perils of Comparison

30:22 Navigating High Performance and Self-Doubt

33:51 The Resilience of Mushrooms

39:11 Finding Gifts in Adversity

41:54 Embracing Imperfection and Self-Compassion

In this milestone episode, the tables turn: Executive Producer Asef Quader steps into the host chair to interview Dr. Kelly Culver and Jenn Quader as Resiliency The Podcast celebrates its first anniversary.

Kelly and Jenn reflect on the journey of the past year — the guests who shaped the conversations, the lessons that stayed with them, and how the show itself has grown into a global movement redefining resilience.

From overcoming hardships to finding strength in community, this special episode captures the heart of why the podcast exists: to inspire, motivate, and equip listeners to embrace change and build resilience in their own lives.

✨ Highlights in this episode:

OUR NEW STORE!
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-The biggest lessons Kelly and Jenn have learned from guests over the past year.
-Their personal definitions of resilience — how it’s evolved since Episode 1.
-Favorite moments and behind-the-scenes insights.
-The role of community and storytelling in resilience.
-What’s next for Resiliency The Podcast as it enters its second year.

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Contact Jenn Quader:
- Jenn Quader’s Website: http://jennquader.com 
- Connect with Jenn on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennquader/
- Jenn Quader’s Tedx Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9yKMeo3GW2k
- The Smart Agency Website: https://thesmartagency.com/

Contact Dr. Kelly Culver:
- Culver Group Website: https://new.culvergroup.ca/
- Dr. Kelly Culver’s Website: http://drkellyculver.com
- Connect with Kelly on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kelly-culver/
- Dr. Kelly Culver’s Tedx Talk: https://youtu.be/0FNU95LH-f8?si=8uamb7cs7RiUWxRV

🌐 Produced by A.L.L. Inc., AuntieLouLou Productions & The Culver Group

Chapters
00:00 Celebrating One Year of Resiliency Podcast
03:21 Lessons Learned and Favorite Moments
07:03 Redefining Resilience Through Diverse Perspectives
11:23 Impactful Guests and Their Stories
14:44 The Evolution of Relationships and Connections
17:41 Art Meets Science in Resilience
20:37 The Importance of Community and Impact
21:08 The Impact of the Podcast
23:43 Listener Feedback and Connection
24:44 Dreaming Big for Year Two
29:17 Vision for Growth and Community
31:58 Dream Guests for the Podcast
35:45 Final Thoughts and Future Aspirations
39:27 RTP Intro Slide.mp4

Keywords
resilience, podcast, community, personal growth, memorable moments, impactful guests, redefining resilience, listener feedback, future aspirations, art and science

In this inspiring episode of Resiliency The Podcast, we sit down with the incomparable Cynthia McConagle McGarity—a master teaching artist, director, performer and recent Honorable Mention at the Tony Awards for Excellence in Theater Education.

Cynthia has over 30 years of experience in the world of musical theater and has shared the stage with Brian Stokes Mitchell, Stephanie J. Block, Hugh Panaro, Shirley Jones, and Laura Bell Bundy as well as, served as a vocal coach on NBC’s Parks and Recreation. But her most powerful work happens off the big stage—inside classrooms and rehearsal spaces where she helps students with disabilities find their voice, their confidence, and their resilience through theater.

✨ In this episode:

• Cynthia redefines resilience as wisdom + grace (not just grit)
• The power of storytelling in healing and acting
• Behind the scenes at Studio D, a groundbreaking inclusive theater program
• What it means to truly see and hear students
• Her recent recognition by the Tony Awards for Excellence in Theater Education

This one is for the creatives, the educators, the dreamers—and anyone learning to love themselves through the hardest moments.

🟡 “Resilience is also curiosity.” — Cynthia McGarity

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🔗 Resources & Links:

Connect with Cynthia McGarity
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cynthiamcgarity/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cynthia-mcgonagle-mcgarity-57443a286/
Studio D: https://www.scfta.org/education-community-programs/camps-classes/studio-d-arts-school-for-all-abilities

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- https://www.youtube.com/@UCWIsz69OfL3Sy7IVBs8rx4g 

Contact Jenn Quader:
- Jenn Quader’s Website: http://jennquader.com 
- Connect with Jenn on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennquader/
- Jenn Quader’s Tedx Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9yKMeo3GW2k
- The Smart Agency Website: https://thesmartagency.com/

Contact Dr. Kelly Culver:
- Culver Group Website: https://new.culvergroup.ca/
- Dr. Kelly Culver’s Website: http://drkellyculver.com
- Connect with Kelly on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kelly-culver/
- Dr. Kelly Culver’s Tedx Talk: https://youtu.be/0FNU95LH-f8?si=8uamb7cs7RiUWxRV

🌐 Produced by A.L.L. Inc., AuntieLouLou Productions & The Culver Group

Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Resilience and the Arts
01:16 Defining Resilience: A Personal Journey
04:09 The Intersection of Resilience and Wisdom
07:06 The Role of Self-Love in Resilience
10:02 Finding Meaning Beyond Accomplishments
12:55 Cynthia's Work with Studio D
15:57 Celebrating Diversity in the Arts
18:38 The Impact of Teaching on Resilience
21:36 Honors and Recognition in Theater Education
29:25 Creating Inclusive Artistic Spaces
36:12 The Transformative Power of Theater
44:17 Redefining Success in the Arts
48:22 Turning Pain into Purpose
54:55 Community and Resilience through the Arts
57:29 RTP Intro Slide.mp4

Keywords
resilience, theater, education, self-love, community, Studio D, disabilities, Tony Awards, personal growth, creative arts