EPISODES

I'm honored to share this interview with my former Texas State University colleague Dr. Cassandra LeClair. She's an author, professor, communication consultant, and motivational speaker. Dr. LeClair's story is powerful. For many years as a child, Cassandra was the victim of sexual abuse. For decade…

Pivot (verb) to make a significant change in position, strategy, or process On this episode, I had the pleasure of interviewing Personal and Professional Development Coach Pam Danyluk from her office in Canada. Pam Danyluk is an engineer-turned-coach, with a life story full of pivots. Her personal …

Improve your public speaking skills In this episode, you'll learn 5 simple tips to help you become a more effective communicator. Andrea Spyros, Behavior Design expert and Tiny Habits Certified Coach, shows leaders and their teams a simple, science-based system to solve challenges with ease. Her ke…

Adoption, Culture and Family On this episode I was honored to interview Natalie Pappas. She was adopted from the Hunan Province of China when she was two years old. I was there on that September day. My husband and I adopted our oldest daughter from the same orphanage. A life changing event. Natali…

Andrea Spyros, Behavior Design expert and Tiny Habits Certified Coach, shows leaders and their teams a simple, science-based system to solve challenges with ease. Her keynotes and workshops help organizations break through th...

On this episode you'll hear my interview with entrepreneur, author and fitness enthusiast Jack Lowe. I reached out to Jack after reading an article on the Ageist media site. I'm fascinated by his successful business career and what Jack calls his "end of career story. " At almost 80 years old, he's…

On this episode, I talk with Anna Orenstein-Cardona. She's a London-based financial coach and an FEC certified financial educator. Anna is on a mission to close the gap in financial literacy. You'll hear about her fascinating journey and why she started her business, Wear Your Money Crown. I hope y…

1000 Day Streak - September 24, 2021 Athlete Sandra Mikulic is an inspiration. She's been running or walking 5 kms EVERY DAY since January 1, 2019. Sandra keeps MOVING and encourages us to do the same. "I don't fear showing up. I don't fear being seen." Sandra Mikulic is a mother of 4, a Plus-size …

Many people search for their purpose. For Mindy Henderson, purpose found her. She gave her first speech at the age of 4. Mindy was the Texas representative for the Jerry Lewis Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) Telethon ...

Augusto Valverde is the creative force behind Global Child TV, the new generation world travel show that blends luxury, adventure and life lessons. He is also the founder of the BIG Foundation , a non-profit organization that...

I've been moved by recent violence and racism against our Asian American communities. Years ago my husband and I adopted two daughters from China. Our family is a blend of culture and color. I found a thoughtful Facebook post by Asian adoptee Anna Rochelle Rangel. I contacted Anna and interviewed h…

Movement doesn’t have to be complicated to be powerful. In this episode, Lisa Byrne reminds us that feeling better starts with moving a little—and that the smallest steps can lead to the biggest shifts in both body and mindse...

Show Notes March is Women’s History Month. And Monday, March 8, 2021 is International Women's Day. The 2021 International Women's Day theme is is Choose to Challenge. To recognize women who choose to challenge, I’m shining the spotlight on some of our outstanding guests from season 1. A solo entrep…

Marla Lackey's life changed when her mother was diagnosed with breast cancer. Her mother had been her best friend, her rock. Now the roles were reversed. Marla, a registered nurse for years, took on the role of caregiver. Throughout her journey, Marla started to experience what she describes as ‘fu…

Anna Mazurek's number one priority in life is to travel. So far, she has traveled to more than 50 countries around the world. And she's done it on a budget. Anna Mazurek is a freelance travel photographer, writer and university lecturer based in Austin, Texas. Her work has appeared in The Washingto…

Show Notes Have you ever wanted to buy a van, hit the road and travel the United States? Well, that's just what YoungWa decided to do. She moved to Austin from Seattle two years ago. YoungWa grew tired of corporate life and decided to make a life change. Using her savings, she bought a Storyteller …

Show Notes Stories of Change and Creativity - Shorts Takes features savvy strategies and life lessons from experts. Best-selling author and Ramsey Personality Anthony ONeal connects with young people and college students with...

Stories of Change and Creativity - Shorts Takes features savvy strategies and life lessons from experts. Chair Stylist Wendy Conklin created her company, Chair Whimsy , in 2012. She designs custom, one of a kind chairs and sh...

Todd Salzman is on a mission to help people deal with and understand depression and anxiety. He knows about it first hand. At the top of his game, Todd struggled with what he calls, the dragon. You can find Salzman's book, ...

LaVonna Roth is a savvy thought leader who blends education, science and psychology. She works with educators and business professionals, teaching them how to connect, engage and motivate. Roth is the creator and owner of Ign...

Texas Fine Arts Photographer Melissa Fontenette-Mitchell knows the power of images. In part two of our interview, Melissa discusses how video and photographs help tell important stories about racial injustice. In our first e...

Please join me for a two-part interview with Texas Fine Art Photographer Melissa Fontenette-Mitchell. In our first episode, we talk about Melissa's career path and some of her landmark projects. In part two of our interview,...

Show Notes The global pandemic has changed the way we live, work and learn. And colleges and universities will transition to meet these new demands. On this episode, I talk with Anthony ONeal. Ramsey personalities Anthony ONeal and Rachel Cruz wrote the award-winning book, The Graduate Survival Gui…

In this episode, I interview Vicky Cardwell Balcou - about art, life and the creative process. We also talked about how she embraces change and keeps moving forward. Fort Worth native Vicky Cardwell Balcou was destined to be...