Episodes

In this episode, I sit down with Jen Fontanilla, a creative business strategist, certified money coach, eight-time author, and TEDx speaker with over 25 years of experience designing for global brands like Disney, Sony, and Warner Bros. Combining her deep background in commercial design with 20 years in the financial services industry, Jen breaks down why what looks like a money problem is actually a positioning problem. In this episode, we discuss: How discovering commercial design pivoted Je...

In this episode, I sit down with Dawn Marie Westmoreland, an internationally recognized resiliency expert, syndicated radio talk host, and military veteran. After surviving a high-stakes whistleblower battle against a massive federal agency and overcoming severe physical and mental burnout, Dawn transitioned her decades of HR expertise into a mission of empowerment. Together, we unpack the psychological toll of fighting workplace injustice, the critical differences between bullying and discrimin...

In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Oscar Coetzee and Danielle Arnold, clinical experts from Designs for Health. Driven by personal hardships, including a maternal loss and an MS diagnosis in the family, both of my guests shifted their career trajectories to pioneer solutions in clinical nutrition and functional medicine. Together, they break down the evolution of gut science, the reality behind standard over-the-counter probiotics, and a groundbreaking ecosystem transplant methodology designed...

In this episode, I sit down with Shā Sparks, a certified Fearless Living coach and host of The Sha Sparks Show. Shā shares her transformation from childhood addiction and a 28-year salon career to founding the Makers Machine Inner Circle. Today, she helps leaders and veterans conquer fear, align their values, and build communities that drive purpose and profit. In this episode, we discuss: Shā’s personal wake-up call at 16 that ultimately led to her lifetime sobriety. A practical journaling t...

In this episode, I’m joined by Lisa Woodruff, founder and CEO of Organized 365, author, educator, and host of the highly successful Organized 365 podcast. What began as a passion for helping families and creating order at home evolved into a mission to teach organization as a learnable life skill. Lisa shares her journey from teacher and stay-at-home mom to building a business that has helped thousands of people reduce overwhelm and create systems that support the lives they truly want to live. ...

In this episode, I sit down with Scott Mason, also known as The Myth Slayer. Scott is a speaker, author, leadership coach, and former attorney whose own transformational journey led him from a successful career on paper to discovering a deeper calling rooted in purpose, self-awareness, and personal growth. After a mysterious illness forced him to reevaluate everything, Scott began developing the framework that now helps others identify and overcome the hidden beliefs keeping them stuck. In this...

Dr. Summer Watson joins me for a powerful conversation about resilience, leadership, and the transformative impact of community. A doctor of psychology, leadership consultant, podcaster, author, and founder of KORE Women, Dr. Watson shares the experiences that shaped her journey, from surviving a life-threatening illness as an infant to overcoming childhood adversity and building a life centered on purpose and service. In this episode, we discuss: How Dr. Watson's early life experiences shaped...

In this episode, I sit down with Dominique "Dom" Brightmon, distinguished Toastmaster, certified Maxwell Leadership trainer, bestselling author, and host of the Going North Podcast. Dom shares his inspiring journey from discovering his voice as a teenager in church to becoming a respected speaker, author, and podcast host with more than 1,000 episodes under his belt. Along the way, he reveals how mentorship, personal growth, and a commitment to serving others helped shape his path. In this epis...

In this episode, I sit down with Chason Forehand, founder of HR Consultations and HR4U Inc., whose life story is a remarkable testament to resilience, faith, and the power of paying it forward. After enduring childhood abuse, addiction, homelessness, and countless personal struggles, Chason found healing through the kindness of someone who believed in him when he could not believe in himself. Today, he has dedicated his life to creating opportunities for others through his groundbreaking work wi...

In this episode, Candice sits down with Jennifer McLeland, certified integrative wellness and life coach, to explore her remarkable journey from personal hardship to helping women reconnect with themselves. Jennifer shares how a devastating financial crisis, the loss of her family home, and a season of deep hopelessness ultimately led her toward healing, self-discovery, and a renewed sense of purpose. In this episode, they discuss: Jennifer's personal story of losing everything and rebuilding ...

In this episode, Candice sits down with author and end-of-life advocate Erica Baccus to share the extraordinary love story she and her husband, John, built over 41 years together. After John was diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease, the couple faced one of life's most difficult realities and ultimately made a decision rooted in love, dignity, and honoring his wishes. Erica recounts their journey, the challenges they faced, and the promise she made to support him through the path he chose. In this...

In this episode, Candice sits down with Cindee Williams, a leadership coach, Maxwell Leadership certified speaker, DiSC behavioral consultant, and founder of Lead My Life. After spending years supporting her family business and raising her children, Cindee found herself facing a major identity shift when she became an empty nester. What followed was a journey of self-discovery that led her to help other women rediscover who they are beyond the roles they have carried for so long. In this episod...

In this episode, Candice sits down with Wes Michael, founder of Rare Patient Voice, an organization dedicated to amplifying the voices of patients and caregivers through healthcare research. Wes shares how his background in market research led him to create a platform that connects people living with rare and non-rare conditions to surveys, interviews, and clinical research opportunities that help shape the future of healthcare. In this episode, they discuss: How Wes transformed an idea into R...

In this episode, Candice sits down with Kolaiah "Fuzzy" Jardine, a former federal inmate turned multimillion-dollar real estate investor and co-founder of the Hui Mastermind. Fuzzy shares his deeply personal journey from addiction, prison, and hopelessness to building generational wealth for his family and helping others create financial freedom through real estate investing in Hawaii. In this episode, they discuss: How Fuzzy’s prison sentence became the turning point that changed his life Th...

In this episode, Candice sits down with keynote speaker, mental fitness coach, and entrepreneur Todd Bertsch to explore his incredible journey from addiction and feeling lost to building a life rooted in creativity, growth, and purpose. Todd shares the deeply personal story behind the moment that changed everything for him and how reconnecting with his childhood passion sparked a completely new direction for his life and career. In this episode, they discuss: How Todd’s “fork in the road” mome...

In this episode, Candice sits down with award-winning storyteller, marketing strategist, and bestselling author Hailey Evans for a powerful conversation about resilience, healing, entrepreneurship, and rewriting the stories that try to break us. From becoming a mom at 17 to navigating betrayal, divorce, poverty, health struggles, and single motherhood, Hailey shares how she transformed heartbreak into purpose and built a mission-driven business that is now helping organizations around the world ...

In this inspiring episode, Candice Snyder welcomes transformational coach, speaker, and founder of the Walkabout Method, Claudia Wyatt. Known as the “enthusiasm igniter and self-doubt eraser,” Claudia shares the deeply personal story of how grief, toxic relationships, emotional suppression, and burnout led her to a breaking point and ultimately to a breakthrough that changed her life. In this episode, they discuss: How Claudia’s life-changing walk became the foundation for the Walkabout Method...

In this powerful episode of Passion, Purpose, and Possibilities, Candice sits down with leadership consultant, executive coach, and host of the Dad Nation podcast, Mitchell Osmond. Mitchell shares the deeply personal story behind his transformation from a man battling addiction, emotional disconnection, debt, and a failing marriage into someone committed to becoming a better husband, father, and leader. Through vulnerability and hard-earned wisdom, he opens up about the wake-up calls that forced...

In this episode of Passion, Purpose, and Possibilities, Candice sits down with global speaker, executive coach, and author Amrita Mukherjee for a deeply honest conversation about courage, reinvention, and creating a life that reflects your true purpose. From growing up in a conservative Indian household to building a successful corporate career in technology and banking, Amrita shares the defining moments that forced her to reevaluate what fulfillment really means. In this episode, they discuss...

In this inspiring episode, Candice Snyder sits down with Kora Franco, founder of Aesthetic Wines, a brand rooted in bold living, resilience, and transformation. Kora shares her deeply personal journey from being orphaned at a young age to navigating identity, adversity, and ultimately building a business that empowers women to rise with confidence and intention. In this episode, they discuss: How Kora turned personal adversity into a foundation for resilience and purpose The bold journey she ...

In this episode, Candice sits down with John Mitchell, an entrepreneur, author, and creator of a powerful methodology designed to help people unlock higher levels of success. After decades of searching for answers, John discovered what he calls the “missing secret” behind lasting transformation and now teaches it to students and professionals looking to take control of their lives. In this episode, they discuss: Why up to 95% of your daily actions are driven by unconscious patterns How your a...

In this episode, Candice sits down with Garrett Wood, a clinical hypnotherapist and executive functioning specialist who helps high performers achieve sustainable success without sacrificing their health or relationships. Garrett shares his personal journey through burnout and how those experiences led him to develop a framework that helps others break free from the cycle of overwork and overwhelm. In this episode, they discuss: How burnout evolves and why it can become part of your identity ...

In this episode, I’m joined by Shelly Grimm, a financial consultant, author, and founder of The Perpetual Caregiver. Shelly’s journey began at just five years old when she stepped into a caregiving role for her chronically ill mother, a responsibility that shaped her life, career, and ultimately her mission to support families navigating caregiving challenges. In this episode, they discuss: How early caregiving responsibilities can shape identity and life path The emotional and mental toll of...

In this episode, Candice Snyder sits down with Patricia Noel Drain, a seasoned business mentor, author of 14 books, and host of Women Entrepreneurs Over 50. Patricia shares her journey from school teacher to entrepreneur, revealing how her lifelong passion for teaching evolved into helping women discover and monetize their unique gifts later in life. In this episode, they discuss: Why your purpose often finds you instead of the other way around How to identify the natural abilities you have b...