Episodes

Episode 7: Running Through It – Karen Hohertz-Jacobs on Strength, Survival, and Seven Continents
In this powerful episode, Karen Hohertz-Jacobs joins the podcast to share a story of love, purpose, and perseverance that spans the globe.

After her infant daughter Kate was diagnosed with neuroblastoma, a rare childhood cancer, Karen and her family began running—first to heal, then to give back. What started with a couch-to-5K became a mission of gratitude and awareness that led them to complete ma...

Episode 6: Your Questions, My Mic – A Listener Q&A Special
In this episode, I flip the script and answer your questions about the first five episodes of The Most Important Podcast Ever. From behind-the-scenes stories to personal reflections on what these conversations have taught me, we dig into what’s resonated, what’s surprised me, and what’s coming next.

It’s part recap, part reflection—and all about deepening the connection with the community we’re building through this show.

Have a questi...

Episode 5: Getting Thru the Worst Possible Thing – with Jimmy Williams
What happens when your world shatters—and how do you begin to rebuild?

In this powerful episode, I sit down with Jimmy Williams, author of Getting Thru the Worst Possible Thing, who opens up about the heartbreaking loss of his son and the unthinkable grief that followed. With raw honesty and deep wisdom, Jimmy shares how he navigated his darkest moments and what he’s learned about resilience, faith, and the strength of the h...

Episode 5 – Getting Thru The Worst Possible Thing with Jimmy Williams
In this deeply moving episode, author and speaker Jimmy Williams joins the podcast to share the story behind his powerful book Getting Thru The Worst Possible Thing. Jimmy opens up about his family's heartbreaking journey through his young son's battle with cancer, the toll it took, and the profound lessons it taught him about faith, love, resilience, and the strength of the human spirit. With honesty and grace, he reflects on...

🎙️ Episode 4 – Eric Harkins: Monday Mornings Shouldn't Suck
In this episode, two veteran retail leaders—Eric Harkins and Brian J. Dunn—sit down for a candid conversation about what makes workplaces thrive... or fall apart. With decades of leadership experience between them, they swap stories from the front lines of retail, talk about the leaders who shaped them, and dive into Eric’s no-nonsense approach to culture, hiring, and leadership.


Eric is the author of Great Leaders Make Sure Monday M...

Episode 3 Intro – Mechelle Carey
Welcome back to The Most Important Podcast Ever, where we shine a light on ordinary people doing extraordinary things.

Today’s guest, Mechelle Carey, is the kind of leader who shows up — for her team, her family, and her life — with grit, heart, and an unmistakable sense of purpose. She built her career in retail from the ground up, rising through the ranks of a big-box giant, leading at Krispy Kreme, and now consulting on a major account.

When her husband — a ...

Episode 2: Troy Amaris – From Boardrooms to the Basketball Court and Back
Troy Amaris has lived a career of transformation—moving from the business world to NCAA men’s basketball coaching, including time at Michigan during the legendary Fab Five era, and then back to business. In this episode, Troy shares the lessons learned along the way, the power of adaptability, and why being in the right position—both in sports and in life—makes all the difference.


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