Episodes

Turning passion into purpose isn’t always a straight path—and Robert Young’s journey into the world of craft brewing is proof of that. What started as a curiosity sparked during his travels quickly evolved into something much...

Creativity doesn’t have to fit into a single box—and Kevin Stark is a perfect example of what happens when you fully embrace every creative passion you have. From building the only Toy and Action Figure Museum of its kind to ...

There’s something incredibly powerful about community, purpose, and creating opportunities where they didn’t exist before. In this episode, I share the story of how GHA Autism Supports and Second Street Sundries are changing ...

Building something meaningful doesn’t always start with a perfect plan—sometimes it begins with a simple idea that takes on a life of its own. In this episode, I share the story of Mary Wysocki and how a small creative outlet...

Some stories remind us just how powerful resilience, community, and purpose can be—and Connie Blalock’s journey is one of those stories. In this episode, I share her path from a childhood marked by hardship to becoming the he...

Taking a leap into the unknown can be both exciting and overwhelming—and in this episode, I share a conversation that captures exactly that. Patty Davis opens up about what it really looks like to leave behind a familiar life...

Some experiences stay with you forever—and my conversation with Martha Rebour is one of those that brings me right back to the moments that changed how I see the world. From traveling to Zambia and witnessing firsthand the re...

Some journeys unfold in ways we never could have planned, and Shawn Oke’s story is a perfect example of that. What began as a lifelong calling to the fire service eventually grew into something unexpected: preserving and expa...

Michele Herrmann has been writing now for a quarter of her life and stays grateful for every byline then and now. Her byline has appeared on outlets ranging from AAA, Thrillist, Shondaland, Forbes and USA Today. While Michele...

Amy Bizzarri lives in a circa 1900 home in the Logan Square neighborhood of Chicago. When she isn't at home indulging in her passion for baking, you'll find her wandering the world. Amy has come face to face with gorillas in the Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, helped to build a school in Mali, drove th…

Chris Cowan has been an internationally-recognized leader in Law Enforcement for over 30 years. With experience leading various special ops, security and crime suppression teams, developing professional development programs, ...