Welcome, everyone, to our Fireside Chat series — where we sit down with inspiring authors from Corporate to Calling to explore their stories of transformation, truth, and purpose. Today, I’m thrilled to be joined by Helen Holton, a thought leader who helps individuals reconnect with their perfectionism.

Highlights include:

• The moment Helen realized her “corporate success” was costing her authenticity
• How perfectionism can be reframed as precision, care, and excellence — without the burnout
• The role of pause, reflection, and courage in making purpose-led pivots
• Helen’s top practices for transforming inner criticism into creative fuel
• Why embracing imperfection is the gateway to impact

This conversation is a reminder that the path from corporate to calling isn’t about abandoning ambition — it’s about aligning it with meaning.

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Welcome, everyone, to our Fireside Chat series — where we sit down with inspiring authors from Corporate to Calling to explore their stories of transformation, truth, and purpose. Today, I’m thrilled to be joined by Marijana Sommerfeld, founder of the Self-Healing Academy and a transformational leadership guide who empowers leaders and individuals to reconnect with their inner truth, embrace authenticity, and lead with purpose. Marijana, welcome!

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In this episode, you’ll discover:

• How Nicole’s journey in technology led to her calling as a mentor and role model.
• The “Diva Code” framework and how it helps women thrive in male-dominated industries.
• Why confidence and authenticity are essential ingredients for long-term success.
• Practical tips for aligning passion, purpose, and profession.

🎧 Whether you’re a woman in tech, a leader redefining success, or someone ready to step into your next chapter, this episode will light a fire of inspiration and clarity within you.

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In this inspiring episode, Kim sits down with Sarah Connelly, an Alcohol-Free Coach and contributing author of From Corporate to Calling, to explore how letting go can open the door to deeper joy, alignment, and freedom.

Sarah’s story, centered around The Joy of Missing Out, invites listeners to rethink what it means to live fully — not by adding more to our lives, but by consciously releasing the habits, crutches, and “shoulds” that keep us small. Together, Kim and Sarah unpack the transformation that comes from slowing down, tuning in, and embracing presence as a form of power.

Listeners will discover:

What inspired Sarah’s journey from corporate success to conscious calling.

How the process of writing her story revealed deeper truths about authenticity.

The first “crutch” she let go of and how it reshaped her definition of freedom.

How to recognize a soul yes versus a patterned should.

The role silence and self-awareness play in true leadership and creativity.

This conversation is a must-listen for anyone navigating transition, seeking alignment, or longing to lead a more intentional life — free from distraction and full of purpose.

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Series:From Corporate to Calling
Guest: Krystal Hille — Transformational Visionary, Book Mentor, and Publisher
Host: Kim Groshek

Conversation Highlights:

• The inspiration behind From Corporate to Calling and why these stories matter now.
• How claiming your story catalyzes transformation and self-leadership.
• Krystal’s personal awakening and the evolution of her publishing mission.
• The balance between leading others and nurturing your own creative spirit.
• What “leading from wholeness” means in today’s shifting world.

✨Theme: Awakening – Introduction to Deeper Truth and Leadership

About the Guest:
Krystal Hille is the founder of Hille House Publishing and a transformational leader dedicated to amplifying authentic voices and raising collective consciousness through the power of story.

About the Host:
Kim Groshek empowers professionals to publish their story, build, scale, and exit purposefully — turning lived experience into lasting legacy.

🎧Tune in for a heart-centered conversation on transformation, authorship, and awakening to your fullest expression.

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Regina Andler discusses her introverted nature, despite seeming outgoing at networking events.

The importance of recognizing burnout and prioritizing self-care.

Kim and Regina share personal stories of how they recharge after social events and demanding schedules.

Tips on honoring your personal needs and seeking help when necessary to avoid burnout.

Discussing the stereotype that women should always put others first and how that leads to self-neglect.

Regina emphasizes that self-care is key to being able to serve others effectively and avoid long-term burnout.

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🎙 Fireside Chat Series – From Corporate to Calling
Guest: Sandy Tembo – Founder of Lustre Coaching & Consulting
Host: Kim Groshek

Join Kim and Sandy as they explore the power of turning pain into perspective. Sandy opens up about navigating severe loss and finding a renewed sense of purpose and leadership through that experience. Together, they discuss what it means to lead from the heart, reconnect after breaking points, and use vulnerability as a foundation for authentic leadership.

Key Takeaways:

How loss can become a teacher for leadership and life

The importance of reconnection and emotional awareness

How to lead with authenticity and courage after challenge

Why rebuilding trust begins with rebuilding yourself

💬 Favorite Quote:
“Loss cracked me open — and through that opening, light came in.” – Sandy Tembo

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Kim and Richard swap nostalgic stories from their early computing days—Commodore VICs, Dragon 32s, Clipper code, and Assembler language.

Richard shares his role in transforming businesses through AI as a fractional Chief AI Transformation Officer (CATE), focusing on communication and human-centered adoption of technology.

The duo explores the importance of balancing innovation with humanity—why the soul of a writer, creator, or thinker can’t be fully replaced by AI.

Richard breaks down misconceptions around AI, from “The Matrix” to job replacement fears, and highlights the empowering potential of tools like ChatGPT—even for his 80-year-old dad!

A conversation rooted in curiosity, applied learning, and the unrelenting spirit of exploration—this is a must-listen for anyone navigating our tech-infused future.

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Kim and Peter discuss the personal cost of not living in alignment with one’s truth.

Peter shares a story about a recent misunderstanding and how lack of internal certainty can lead to external mistrust.

They unpack generational and cultural beliefs about self-sacrifice, service, and worthiness.

The difference between external validation vs. internal confidence is explored in depth.

Kim reflects on her Ironman experience and the lesson of competing only with oneself.

Peter shares how false beliefs and narcissistic traits can emerge when identity is built on external comparison.

Together, they explore the spiritual and emotional restoration of the self through truth, integration, and divine connection.

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Melissa’s music education app and venture capital challenges

The disconnect between ROI-focused investors and mission-driven creators

The importance of identifying and understanding your “avatar” (target audience)

Melissa’s dream of playing solo viola with an orchestra

Her journey as a musician living with major physical reconstructions

Parenting two autistic children and putting career on pause for their care

Balancing ambition, advocacy, and artistry

Kim’s Revitalize Global Summit and sponsorship journey

Shared love of music, theater, and creative expression

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