It Just Takes One brings the stories of published authors to life. Scriptor Publishing interviews Olympic athletes, celebrities, and regular people who have written their own books with a little help along the way. Listen to hear how one person, one experience, or even one book can change your life!
The Soul Behind Good Leadership with James Shin
What if the moments that shape us into leaders are happening in ordinary conversations, quiet walks, and decisions no one else sees?
In this episode of It Just Takes One, Kelli talks with James Shin, author of The Leader’s Soul: 52 Reflections for Unlocking Your Inner Leader. James brings more than 25 years of global leadership experience to the conversation, but his message reaches far beyond corporate titles and business results.
James shares how his experiences growing up in South Korea, building a career in the United States, and working with people across different cultures changed the way he thinks about leadership. Over time, he learned that good leadership requires more than expertise. It asks us to stay curious, pay attention to the people around us, and be willing to learn from the moments that don’t go as planned.
James brings thoughtfulness and humor to a subject that can often feel overly formal. His approach reminds us that leadership is deeply personal. It lives in the way we listen, how we respond under pressure, and whether people feel valued after spending time with us.
Listen in for a conversation that may have you thinking differently about the people you lead and the kind of leader you want to become.
Connect with James Shin
Website: BlueKoiGlobal.comLinkedIn: James J. ShinInstagram: @james.j.shin
26 Aug 2026
HER Legacy - Julie Boden Schmidt #89
Finding Joy When Life Changes the Plan with Julie Boden Schmidt
What happens when someone who has spent much of her career working in healthcare suddenly finds herself searching for answers about her own health?
In this episode of It Just Takes One, Kelli welcomes Julie Boden Schmidt back to the podcast. Julie is the author of the children’s book Woody’s Leap of Faith and a contributor to HER Legacy: A Tribute to Elaine LaLanne’s Impact on Health, Wellness, and Empowerment. Her chapter, “Finding Joy in My Struggle to Find Health and Meaning,” shares a personal side of her story that many listeners will understand.
Julie talks openly about the frustration of knowing something isn’t right, searching for answers, and learning that health can affect far more than the body. It can change the way you see yourself, the choices you make, and the things that bring meaning to your days.
The conversation also explores the difference between having medical knowledge and becoming the person who needs care. Julie’s professional background gave her a clear understanding of the healthcare system, but her personal experience required patience, self-advocacy, and a willingness to keep asking questions.
Through it all, Julie found ways to hold on to humor and joy. Her story reminds us that joy doesn’t have to wait until every problem has been solved. It can be found in small moments, meaningful relationships, and the decision to keep participating in your own life.
Listeners who remember Julie’s earlier conversation about Woody’s Leap of Faith may notice a familiar thread. Sometimes life asks us to leave what feels safe, trust ourselves, and take the next step before we know exactly where it will lead. Julie’s children’s book carries a message about courage and believing in yourself, and those same lessons take on new meaning in her own health journey.
Listen in for an honest, thoughtful conversation about health, purpose, and finding reasons to laugh along the way.
19 Aug 2026
HER Legacy - Vicki Cable #88
Braving Life’s Hardest Chapters with Vicki Cable
What happens when life changes in a moment and then asks you to begin again?
In this episode of It Just Takes One, Kelli talks with Vicki Cable, author of Braving the Journey: Raising Above Life’s Challenges. As a two-time cancer survivor, Vicki knows what it feels like to face fear, uncertainty, and the difficult process of finding your way back to life after treatment.
Vicki shares how her experiences led her to write a book that feels like a conversation with a friend who understands the hard days. Her message is honest without losing hope. She talks about the role faith played in her life, the importance of laughter, and the people who helped remind her that she didn’t have to face everything alone.
The conversation also explores what comes after survival. Vicki explains that finishing treatment doesn’t always mean everything immediately returns to normal. Healing can include learning to trust your body again, creating a new vision for your life, and deciding how you want to use what you’ve lived through.
Her career as a teacher, coach, and school administrator prepared her to encourage others long before she knew where her own story would lead. Today, she works with people affected by cancer through Hopeful Horizons Cancer Coaching, helping them move toward a future filled with purpose and possibility.
This episode isn’t only for someone who has faced cancer. It’s for anyone who has received news they never expected, walked through a hard season, or wondered how to take the next step when the road ahead feels uncertain.
Listen in for a conversation filled with heart, humor, and the reminder that even during life’s darkest chapters, your story is still being written.
Connect with Vicki Cable
Website: Hopeful Horizons Cancer CoachingInstagram: @vic_cableFacebook: Hopeful Horizons Cancer Coaching
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