Dave found his creative side fulfilled through building after years in the corporate world. Jenny thought she’d work in PR in NYC, but life took her to Arkansas, where she and Dave started a building business. After years of moving and learning, they were approached by HGTV, leading to a hit show and the launch of a nonprofit. Now in season six, they’re proving that following your passions can lead to unexpected, fulfilling opportunities.

In this episode, learn about:
● How Dave and Jenny embraced new opportunities and were open to trying new things
● The importance of embracing creativity and how it shaped their journey
● The lessons they learned from moving and renovating, which helped them discover what they truly wanted in life

Nick grew up in his family’s business with a knack for problem-solving, while Katie spent time in medical sales before finding her passion in education. Together, they co-founded Mobius in Bentonville, an afterschool program offering a camp-like experience for kids. Their partnership proves that success takes time, teamwork, and dedication.

In this episode, learn about:
● How Nick and Katie combined their strengths effectively
● The importance of flexibility and listening to customer needs
● How picking up different life experiences adds to your toolkit

Rachael always dreamed of being a police officer but fell in love with makeup and hair, while Kyle thought he’d work in a factory until he discovered his passion for cutting hair. They met by chance at a hair show and now work as a dynamic duo. Rachael specializes in color, and Kyle specializes in cutting. Together, they build confidence, create transformations, and dream of opening their own salon one day.

In this episode, learn about:
● How Rachael and Kyle discovered their passion for the beauty industry
● The power of a shared vision
● Tips for creating a supportive, empowering environment for clients

Christine always dreamed of being a veterinarian and owning a vet clinic. She's made that dream a reality, both professionally and personally. 

In this episode, learn:

• How to set an example for those who will come next to inspire them to live their dreams;
• What an inspiring chihuahua and a bizarre alpaca case have in common;
• A gift that Christine shares with Dr. House.

Alissa has had a unique and interesting career journey, with a background in both Finance and HR. Alissa is now a Chief People Officer, and she shares some unexpected perspectives on work.

In this episode, learn:

• How love comes into play at work in some ways you might not expect to hear about from "HR;"
• Why you better like the partners you work with;
• What HR and the lost luggage department have in common.

After a great career in Marketing in the corporate world, Heather struck out on her own as a fractional leader. During the pandemic, she listened to her heart and started focusing on her artwork as well.

In this episode, learn about:

• How to fulfill your dreams in different ways;
• What chubby birds and books have in common;
• Perspective and gratitude for your journey. 

Claire is a planner who deviated from, and then returned to, her plan. At 51, Claire knew there was more to do in her career but she wasn't sure just what that was. A life changing experience led her to make a major change. Now she leads Feeding America, one of the largest mission-driven organizations in the country.

In this episode, learn:

• How major changes in your life can drive you back to your purpose.
• Why the way you make people feel is so much more important than what you say.
• The importance of never winning alone.

Learn how to support Feeding America at https://www.feedingamerica.org/.

Allison and Sarah have had amazing career journeys independent of each other, until they joined forces at Second Harvest Heartland. Now they are leaders of a dynamite team that has set a goal to cut hunger in half in Minnesota by 2030, and they'll do it.

In this episode, learn about:

• How Connie Chung influenced this duo.
• The importance of taking chances on people in their careers.
• The rewards of taking on big, mission-driven challenges.

Learn how to support Second Harvest Heartland at https://www.2harvest.org/.

Ellie's openness to "try anything once" led to an amazing career journey and a fulfilling personal life. She now leads a non-profit focused on economic mobility, The Gitlab Foundation.

In this episode, learn:

• To stay open and that your dreams just might come true earlier than you plan.
• How openness to new experiences can be surprising - and incredibly rewarding.
• The "many paths to happiness."

Jen Polzin never set out to lead a non-profit focused on promoting safety, hope and healing, but that's where her journey took her. When Jen was six years-old, her mother advocated for her to sit in on her college classes because she didn't have child care. This laid the foundation for a life and career of advocacy. She is now the CEO of Tubman.

In this episode, learn about:

• How early advocacy can influence a child's life.
• A new way to think about self-care.
• The magic of uncertainty in opening up possibilities.

Learn about supporting Tubman at https://www.tubman.org/.