Tonight’s conversation is one of those you don’t realize you need… until you’re in it.

I’m sitting down with Patricia Crowder, and what starts as a conversation about caregiving and loss turns into something deeper—about identity, survival, and the reality no one prepares you for when life changes overnight.

We talk about grief, but not in the way you usually hear it. Not the neat stages or the polished version. The real version.

The emotional side.
The logistical side.
And the things that can completely unravel your world if you’re not prepared.

Patricia shares what surprised her most, what she wishes she had known earlier, and why so many of the conversations we avoid are actually the ones we need to have now.

Because this isn’t just about loss.

It’s about how we live.

Have the conversations.
Make the plans.
Use the fine china.

This is Rebel Tribe After Hours… just a conversation

Connect with Patricia on Facebook

Not because I didn’t have something to say…
But because it was late, I was tired, the lighting wasn’t great, and honestly? I didn’t feel ready.

And that’s exactly the problem.

If we wait until everything is perfect, we never start.

In this episode, I’m talking about:

Why waiting to feel ready keeps you stuckHow overthinking stops your voice before it ever gets startedAnd what it actually looks like to show up anyway

Because I see this all the time...

Women with something to say who keep waiting.

Waiting for clarity.
Waiting for confidence.Waiting for the right moment.

But that moment keeps moving.

So if you’ve been sitting on an idea—a podcast, a message, a book, a post—and telling yourself “not yet”…

This is your reminder...

You don’t find your voice before you start.
You find your voice because you start.

💥 Ready to stop overthinking and actually start using your voice?
I created something to help you take that first step:
👉Find Your Voice

I spent a long time feeling like the odd one out.

My dad wrote poetry.
My mom could draw and paint.
My family is athletic.

And I wasn’t any of those things.

And for a long time, that bothered me.

Because I kept looking around thinking, "Why don’t I have those gifts?"

In this Mini Mindset Drop, I’m talking about what shifted for me.

And how the things I thought made me different—the things that felt awkward or out of place—ended up being the exact things that make me who I am.

Because maybe the question isn’t:

“What’s wrong with me?”

Maybe it’s:

“What if this is actually my strength?”

If you’ve ever felt like you don’t quite fit, this one’s for you.

👉 Follow the show for more Mini Mindset Drops like this.

This is one of those conversations…You know the kind where you start in one place and end up somewhere completely different?Yeah. That.I sat down with Moxie Meg—who, by the way, showed up with breakfast burritos and her homemade Moxie sauce (which honestly already makes her a favorite)—and we were supposed to talk about her business.And we did… a little.We talked about her burritos. And her Fresh Market basket concept...which is actually reallly cool. And we talked about teaching people how to cook with real food. And then we wandered.Into gardening.Into farmers markets.Into dogs.Into whatever came up next.But that’s what After Hours is.No script.No rigid structure.Just real conversation.And honestly… those are usually the best ones.Follow Moxie Meg's on Facebook. And don't forget to try the burritos!

You’ve got something to say, so why aren’t you saying it?

This is the first episode of You’ve Got Something to Say, and we’re starting with something I see all the time.

Women who have the experience, the stories, the knowledge and still hold back.

Not because they don’t have anything to say.

But because they’re overthinking it.
Second guessing it.
Waiting until they feel ready.

And let’s be honest. That moment doesn’t just magically show up.

We also get into something that doesn’t get talked about enough.

If you don’t know what you actually want, or what you’re building, it doesn’t matter how many platforms you try.

Podcasting, speaking, writing… all of that is great.

But if your message isn’t clear—and YOU aren’t clear—it’s going to feel scattered no matter what you do.

This show is where we figure that out.

Not perfectly.
Not polished.
Just real conversations about using your voice and actually doing something with it.

If you’ve been sitting on something, this is your sign.

Today’s Hometown Heroes episode is a good one.

I’m talking with Melanie Stout Vollmer from the Paws Forward Foundation. She shares her own experience with PTSD, her service dog, and how that led her to help other veterans get the support they need.

We talk about what service dogs actually do, what goes into training them, and why they can make such a big difference in everyday life.

If you’ve ever wondered how service dogs help—or just want to hear a real conversation about people making a difference—this one’s worth a listen.Learn more or support Paws Forward Foundation:

The way you start your morning can shape everything that follows. Before the day even begins, doubt and insecurity can try to creep in and set the tone. In this Mini Mindset Drop, I’m sharing a simple but powerful reminder to speak truth over yourself first — to choose confidence, protect your peace, and carry joy into whatever the day holds.

✨ A gentle reset for your mornings: you are wrapped in strength and dignity, and you are fully equipped for today.

In this episode of the Unstuck: Next Steps series, I’m sitting down with Jennifer Shepherd to talk about something we all need at some point in life: resilience.

Not the shiny motivational version you see on social media . The real kind that you build when life throws you a few curveballs and you have to figure out how to keep moving forward.

We talk about what it actually means to move from just surviving to truly thriving, how hard seasons can shape us in ways we don’t always expect, and why resilience isn’t about being perfect or having everything figured out.

If you’ve ever found yourself in a season where you’re trying to get unstuck and figure out what comes next, this conversation might feel very familiar.

This is Episode #3 in the Unstuck: Next Steps series.

You can connect with Jennifer on Instagram: @JenMShepherd

And if this episode resonates with you, share it with someone who might need a reminder that the next chapter is still waiting to be written.

Sometimes negativity sneaks in whether we invite it or not.

It might come from the news, the people around us, or even our own thoughts. And when it hangs around too long, it can leave us feeling overwhelmed, discouraged, and stuck.

In this week’s Mini Mindset Drop, we’re talking about something simple but powerful...

Creating a positive environment for your mind.

That means paying attention to what you allow into your life. The voices you listen to, the content you consume, the conversations you engage in, and the people you surround yourself with.

Because what you focus on grows.

Creating a positive environment isn’t about pretending life is perfect. It’s about being intentional about where your attention lives and filling your life with things that encourage growth, purpose, and hope.

Take a few minutes, check your environment, and ask yourself: what might need to change?

Tonight on Rebel Tribe After Hours, I’m sitting down with illustrator and graphic designer James Forman.

James started his career in New York after graduating from the School of Visual Arts and went on to create work for brands like Levi’s, Gap, Nickelodeon, and Fleer/Skybox. Along the way he illustrated sports legends like Ken Griffey Jr. and Yogi Berra.

But this conversation isn’t really about the big names.

It’s about what it actually takes to stay creative for four decades.

We talk about how the art world has changed—from hand illustration to digital design to AI—why artists have to learn to pivot, and why surviving in any creative field means learning to evolve.

James also shares what he’s seeing now as a gallery owner at The Art Collective in Bentonville, how artists can actually get their work into galleries, and the hard truth that talent alone isn’t enough. You have to be willing to promote yourself and adapt when the world changes.

If you’ve ever wondered what it really looks like to build a life in the arts… this is a good place to start.