I am working to awaken a community of meaningful connection for people who are becoming—as leaders, as professionals, as humans. We never fully arrive in our lives. It is a journey not a destination. I hope this podcast supports the ongoing process of becoming and the courage and curiosity that are necessary to have authentic conversations.
Becoming in Action
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Podcast Overview
I am working to awaken a community of meaningful connection for people who are becoming—as leaders, as professionals, as humans. We never fully arrive in our lives. It is a journey not a destination. I hope this podcast supports the ongoing process of becoming and the courage and curiosity that are necessary to have authentic conversations.
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July 10, 2026
What Sounds Fun?
<p><strong>What if fun isn't something you earn after the work is done? What if it's something you've been missing all along?</strong></p><p>A comment from Saturday Night Live creator Lorne Michaels, a surprisingly lovable character from The Bear, and research on the science of fun all led me to the same question:</p><p><strong>When was the last time you had so much fun that you lost track of time?</strong></p><p>In this episode, I explore the difference between true fun and distraction, why play can feel so uncomfortable as adults, and how many of us have unintentionally traded curiosity for productivity. I also reflect on my own tendency to give every hobby a purpose and why learning to play again may be one of the most important parts of intentional reinvention.</p><p>We'll talk about:</p><ul><li>The three ingredients of true fun</li><li>Why some people seem naturally comfortable being themselves</li><li>How our nervous systems shape our relationship with play</li><li>Why peace and joy can be surprisingly activating to others</li><li>How asking, "What sounds fun?" might open the door to your next chapter</li></ul><p>Because maybe reinvention isn't always about becoming someone different.</p><p>Maybe it's about becoming someone who feels safe enough to be fully yourself.</p><p><strong>Reflection Questions:</strong></p><ul><li>When was the last time you had so much fun that you lost track of time?</li><li>What activities bring you playfulness, connection, and flow?</li><li>What would you do if it didn't have to be productive?</li><li>What sounds fun?</li></ul><p></p>
June 29, 2026
Good At Being Bad At Something: A Conversation with Amber
<p>What does it take to build a life with intention?</p><p>In this episode, I sit down with Amber, a wife, mother of four, former nurse anesthetist, business development professional, photographer, storyteller, and community builder. While her resume is impressive, what struck me most was the intentionality behind every chapter of her journey.</p><p>Amber shares what it was like growing up as the oldest child and only girl among three brothers, pursuing a career that was encouraged as a practical path for women, and then continually expanding beyond what was expected of her. We talk about marrying young, raising a family while building a career, moving across the country to pursue graduate school, and what it feels like to leave a role where you're an expert and become a beginner again.</p><p>We also explore motherhood, marriage, creativity, community, and the legacy we leave through the ordinary moments of our lives. Through photography, storytelling, hospitality, and intentional family traditions, Amber has spent years creating a life worth remembering and helping others feel connected and seen.</p><p>One of my favorite moments in the conversation is when Amber says, "I'm good at being bad at something." It's a simple phrase, but it captures the courage required to keep growing, learning, and becoming throughout every season of life.</p><p>In this episode, we discuss:</p><p>• Growing beyond expectations while honoring your roots<br>• The courage to be a beginner again<br>• Raising confident children and rewriting generational stories<br>• Why connection and community must be intentionally created<br>• Balancing ambition, motherhood, and personal fulfillment<br>• The role of creativity in building a meaningful life<br>• What it means to keep becoming</p><p>If you've ever found yourself standing at the edge of a new chapter, wondering whether you're capable of starting something unfamiliar, this conversation is for you.</p><p></p>
June 23, 2026
The Tightening Is The Information
<p>For most of my life, I thought the answer was to push through.</p><p>Work harder. Stay positive. Find the silver lining. Keep things moving.</p><p>But what if the discomfort we're trying so hard to override is actually trying to tell us something?</p><p>In this episode, I share a recent realization sparked by an Instagram post that stopped me in my tracks: "Your nervous system clocks it before your mind explains it. The tightening is the information. Don't override it."</p><p>Over the past several weeks, I've been reflecting on my own patterns of overfunctioning, self-judgment, and the subtle ways I've connected my worth to being useful. Through my Energy Leadership assessment, a missed podcast episode, and some honest conversations with myself, I'm beginning to see how often I've ignored important signals in the name of being capable.</p><p>We explore:<br>• Why overfunctioning can be a strategy for avoiding vulnerability<br>• The difference between being needed and being known<br>• How our nervous system often notices things before our conscious mind does<br>• The hidden cost of constantly rationalizing, justifying, and pushing through<br>• What social science teaches us about belonging, self-awareness, and emotional resilience<br>• Why being witnessed can be more powerful than being validated</p><p>This episode is an invitation to get curious about the signals you've been dismissing, the stories you've been telling yourself, and the possibility that real strength isn't found in overriding yourself, but in listening.</p><p>Because maybe the tightening isn't the problem.</p><p>Maybe it's the information.</p><p></p>
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