What happens when music becomes more than something we listen to—and instead becomes a way to connect? This week, I'm joined by Emma Wheat and Jo Coomber of Sounds Joyful, an organization using engaging sound and music sessions to bring together people of all ages and abilities. Emma and Jo share how their work began with people impacted by dementia, using music to engage the brain, create new neural pathways, and help people connect in ways that words sometimes can't. But they soon realized those same principles could reach far beyond that setting. We talk about how music can "break the ice" between people, create connection across generations, and even help teams communicate and work together more effectively. And then there's the joy... Emma and Jo describe watching the entire vibe of a room change within just three minutes—the mood lifts, tense shoulders soften, and people begin engaging with one another. Sometimes connection doesn't begin with finding the right words... sometimes it begins with finding the right rhythm.
Learn more at: soundsjoyful.co.uk
Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/kdp-REX24E4
19 Aug 2026
Bold Enough to LEAP with Kelly Johnson
This week, I'm joined by Kelly Frazer Johnson, Healthcare Growth Strategist, Executive Coach, Fractional Marketing Leader, and UGA MHA faculty member, for a conversation about embracing change, building confidence, and navigating those seasons when the path forward isn't perfectly clear. Kelly shares her L.E.A.P. framework: Listen. Experiment. Adapt. Pursue. It's a practical approach to growth that applies just as much to our careers and leadership as it does to business. We talk about taking leaps of faith, learning to trust yourself, and navigating the "messy middle" of leadership. Kelly also shares how her own career has evolved by paying attention to her experiences, listening to what the market was telling her, and having the willingness to pivot when it became clear people needed something more from her. It all comes down to four "little" words: You can do this.
Connect with Kelly and learn more: crystallakemarketing.org
Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/8C-qrLTmiLg
12 Aug 2026
Quiet Enough to Hear with Ash Merchant
Sometimes moving forward starts with slowing down. This week, I'm joined by Ash Merchant, Founder and CEO of Lionheart Partners, for a conversation about quieting the noise, getting clear on our priorities, and focusing on the next most important thing. Ash shares how taking a year-long sabbatical with his family changed his perspective and ultimately helped lead him to the work he's doing today. We talk about the freedom—and the challenges—that come with owning a business, especially when family needs, personal hardships, and changing seasons of life require us to adjust. We also dive into AI, why it's a tool rather than a replacement for people, and what it means for every generation in the workforce to retool, adapt, and prepare for what's ahead. But throughout our conversation, we keep coming back to something much more personal: What actually matters right now? When everything feels urgent and the noise gets loud, sometimes we don't need to have the entire future figured out. We need to slow down, get our priorities straight, and identify the next best step. Progress isn't always about doing more. Sometimes it's about getting quiet enough to recognize what deserves your attention... and having the courage to focus on that.
Learn more and connect with Ash at lionheart.partners
Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/SzbIL3wM30w
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