Episodes

What if the key to getting more out of life isn’t doing more — it’s slowing down? In this inspiring episode of Spark Me, Michele and Liz sit down with Kris Holmes, a woman whose life has been defined by love, resilience, and gratitude. From becoming a mom at 18 to building a thriving career and rediscovering herself through yoga and sound healing, Kris shares what happens when you stop saying yes to everything and start saying yes to yourself. Kris reminds us that even the busiest women ca...

This week on Spark Me, Liz and Michele turn the spotlight inward to share the story behind the podcast itself. What began as recurring dinner-table conversations with girlfriends—about kids leaving the nest, shifting careers, caring for aging parents, and craving something more—has become a platform for women in their middle chapters to connect, learn, and grow together. From balancing family and work to navigating loss and rediscovering creativity, Liz and Michele reveal why they felt called...

This week on Spark Me, Liz and Michele welcome the inspiring Dr. Karen Murphy—a trailblazer in healthcare transformation whose extraordinary journey proves that life’s twists and turns can lead to incredible destinations. From teenage mom and nurse to CEO, Secretary of Health, and a leader in healthcare innovation, Karen’s story is a testament to resilience, reinvention, and the power of community. Before diving into Karen’s remarkable path, Liz and Michele reflect on the importance of purpos...

This week on Spark Me, Liz and Michele sit down with the brilliant and inspiring Beth Twohy—a strategic leader whose career journey spans from predictive analytics at Procter & Gamble to transforming education in Baltimore public schools. Before diving into Beth’s story, Liz and Michele share personal reflections on community, personal loss, and the power of connection. From navigating grief after losing parents and honoring family traditions to how one small invitation saved a life, their co...

In this deeply inspiring conversation, we sit down with Dr. Christine Kiesinger—executive coach, meditation guide, and expert in relational communication—to explore what it really means to transform your life, relationships, and leadership. Christine shares her journey from a 30-year career in academia to leaving tenure behind and stepping into a new book—not just a new chapter—of her life. She opens up about how meditation, intuition, and the courage to listen to her inner voice guided her t...

In this deeply moving conversation, we sit down with ⁠Tracey Selingo⁠—founder of Fork Over Love—to explore how one woman’s vision during the pandemic became a powerful movement of community, nourishment, and hope. When COVID-19 shuttered restaurants and left thousands of families struggling with food insecurity, Tracey saw an opportunity to bring both challenges together into a beautiful solution: paying local restaurants to prepare meals and sharing them with neighbors in need. What began as...