James and I met about a year ago in an online group. He is hands down one of the most creative people I know. He also has one of the most... unique (yeah, I'll go with that LOL) ...brands I've ever come across. Over the last year, I've had the pleasure of getting to know the man behind the brand and I couldn't wait for this conversation!

Listen in as we discuss creativity, creating, and being creatives. We compare notes on being 'gainfully unemployed', managing our energy as introverts, and the ebb and flow of ideas and overwhelm. In talking about how we come across on social media, he says something that reminded me of Richard Nixon saying "I am not a crook!" See if you can spot it. (Big difference, though... What James says is actually true.)

You can learn more about James and his work at https://UncleJimbo.me

Questioning the meaning of life, who we are, why we're here, the role of religion in our story, how our identities are formed are but a few of the topics Landon Porter and I explore in this conversation. As you'll hear him point out, he and I have much in common and are alike in many ways. Yet we are radically different, too, and that is due to our experiences, perceptions, and perspectives. Our paths crossed almost two years ago, and now we spend time each week exploring these topics and more. Self-awareness is the practice and feeling as good about ourselves when we are by ourselves is the goal. Click play and listen as we discuss playing the game of self.

Meet my bestie, Kim Donavan. I love talking to Kim because ... well, you'll soon see why. In this conversation, we cover everything from dating to how we've grown over the years to 'selfish' as a compliment and more. As someone who often doesn't know what I really think until it comes flying out of my mouth, Kim is my safe place to express myself and figure out my perspectives. She calls me out, challenges me, and gives me the business, all with love. To say I'm blessed to know her and call her friend? Understatement of the century! Click play and listen.

Lori and I have known each other for years, yet even I didn't know how her childhood cat had first modeled for her what she wanted to do for others as a vocation. In this conversation, we talk about how difficult it is to separate who you are from what you do, how entrepreneurship has changed us, and our shared perspective that our beautiful brains are at the same time the best and worst thing about being us. 

Listen as Lori shares some great insights on workplace issues, how millennials have positively impacted workplace cultures, and the surprising hobby she has the brings her so much joy.

You can learn more about Lori at LoriHowardCoaching.com

Meet Sandra Leigh Lester. She's a lot of things packed into her 5-ft frame: Smart, quirky, caring, and curious, just to name a few. She's passionate about her work as a sustainable design strategist. What's that, you ask? Let me answer that by asking you a question: Do you think you could live in a house devoid of central heat and air, yet be warm in the winter and cool in the summer? Her answer is a big YES! And she's helping commercial and residential property owners pull off this kind of magic on a regular basis. 

I learned so much in this conversation! Not least of which is how much she and I have in common as women, moms, entrepreneurs... I could go on, but it'd be more fun for you to click play and listen.

You can learn more about Sandra's work at AffectingChange.com

What happens when you notice a problem? Do you walk on by or do you set out to solve it? My friend, Alasen Zarndt, had a big problem and set out to solve it...and solve it, she did! For herself and others. Find out how a nuclear engineer ends up starting her own business helping new moms transition from pregnancy to postpartum to breastfeeding to moms with young kids without losing themselves and their health in the process.

We talk about our experiences in male-dominated career fields, what it's like to be a questioner/rebel, how our children both fascinate and surprise us, and so much more! Truly a great conversation. Don't take my word for it, though - click play and listen!

You can learn more about Alasen and her work at TheNutritionDoula.com