As a radio host who has interviewed more than 6000 guests on-air, Lori claims she found her voice by being a ‘pro-eavesdropper’.  In this not-to-miss podcast, she shares the incredible influence of deep listening where we can discover the similarities of humanity that exist between us.  Lori’s wisdom of “You’re never going to be ready to fully use your voice” will inspire all to want to do exactly that.  Lori Byers Walsh is the host and lead producer of In the Moment, South Dakota Public Broadcasting’s news and culture radio broadcast. In nearly six years of public radio, she has interviewed thousands of guests on-air, in the studio, or on stage. Walsh is a writer, teaching artist, and member of the National Book Critics Circle and the Society for Children's Book Writers & Illustrators. She is also a South Dakota Humanities Council One Book Scholar. A graduate of the Defense Language Institute in Monterey, Calif., Walsh studied humanities at Hawaii Pacific University in Honolulu and received her B.A. in journalism from Augustana University in Sioux Falls, S.D. She was honorably discharged from the United States Marine Corps in 1994; she served six years as a cryptologic Korean linguist. Walsh lives in South Dakota where she writes, reads, records, and hangs out with a tortoise known as "The Entity." 

When faced with barriers of age, gender and looks - once being told “You’re in the room to improve the view” - she simply rolled up her sleeves and built integrity through hard work and grit.  She shares how important it is to read the landscape, stay objective and build relationships based on common ground.  Not letting ‘what is’ get in her way, Kristin will inspire all to move beyond the truth of the matter.Kristin is a Principal in State Advocacy and Appropriations with BGR, a bipartisan lobbying and communications firm in Washington, DC.  She uses her many years of state government experience to assist clients in areas as diverse as executive policy, legislative debates and regulatory issues. She also leads outreach to multistate policy organizations such as the National Governors Association (NGA), the National Association of Attorneys General (NAAG) and the National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL).Her rich experience in policy and politics includes serving as Policy Director for the Attorney General of Ohio, MIke DeWine, being Director of State Government Affairs for the Entertainment Software Association (ESA), and serving as Director of State Government Affairs at the National Association of Professional Employer Organizations (NAPEO).A native of Ohio, Kristin graduated from Ohio University in 2007, receiving a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science with a minor in Geography. She achieved her Master of Arts degree in Political Science (American Politics) in 2008. 

From school counselor to founder and leader of a national education center, Angie relates how she became the voice and not the echo, thus realizing her dreams for a creative and innovative life.  She shares how to truly mature voice to accelerate influence, “The power of my work has come from honing in to hear others’ voices.”   Angie will inspire all to “Be a voice that people can follow, recognizing you’re blazing a way for others to have their voices be lifted up.”Angela Jerabek is the founder and executive director of BARR Center.  Jerabek developed the BARR model 20 years ago and has expanded it from one school in the Midwest to more than 180 schools throughout the U.S., serving over 100,000 students. www.barrcenter.orgAngie has published five books and several op-eds and articles in various publications. Often looked to for her expertise, she has been featured in USA Today, National Public Radio, and CNBC. In the fall of 2020, she was a co-panelist with John B. King Jr., the 10th United States Secretary of Education under President Barack Obama. Jerabek has presented at the White House at the “Evidence in Education Roundtable” in 2016 as well as at International Education events.  She was recently awarded the Donald McNeely Center Social Entrepreneur of the Year by the College of Saint Benedict and Saint John’s University. 

A national champion volleyball player from Stanford and now part of the George W. Bush Institute, Anne gets into how difficult it is to be perspicacious with chaos in the world.  When events and connections are almost too much to take in, rising to curiosity can provide focus and a way forward.   Sharing “We’re all getting kicked in the teeth”, Anne highlights the togetherness of our  world, and how humility and stopping to think can help us connect the dots of our own experiences. Anne Wicks is Director of the Ann Kimball Johnson Education Reform Center at the Bush Institute, where she develops and oversees the policy, research, and engagement work of the Education Reform team.  Her experience includes being Associate Dean at the University of Southern California’s Rossier School of Education, supporting Dean Karen Symms Gallagher in the launch of Ednovate Charter Schools, and management roles at Teach for America, the Lucile Packard Foundation for Children’s Health, and Stanford University.  She is involved in many education focused boards in Dallas and Texas statewide.Anne holds a B.A. in American Studies and a M.A. in Education from Stanford University.  Additionally she has a M.B.A. from the University of Southern California.  A former captain of Stanford’s women’s volleyball team, she was part of three national championship teams, two as a player and one as an assistant coach.  She’s also a mom to one son and lives in Dallas.

A raw and emotional podcast, Molly shares her story of facing the unimaginable when her husband suddenly becomes a quadriplegic on a ventilator in a matter of days with no promise of a full recovery.  With a career and mom with four children, she shares the anger that fueled her ability to keep moving forward, and how the trauma and horror helped her discover that she was so much stronger than she ever thought.  Molly will inspire all to keep the door open to possibility, even in the worst of times.Molly is the author of The Other Side of Us: A Memoir of Trauma, Truth, and Transformation, a beautifully crafted story that takes readers to the depths of calamity and the heights of restoration.  Just when it seems that all is lost, this young family climbs their way to a new life.   Molly earned her undergraduate degrees in English and Psychology and her master’s degree in Communication Studies from the University of South Dakota. She studied with the Centers for Spiritual Living and graduated from its Spiritual Practitioner Program in 2017. The Other Side of Us is her debut book.  Molly and her husband Chris live in South Dakota with their four children.    mollyweisgram.com 

As a scientist following an untraditional path, Megan illuminates how deep connection - both with yourself and others - ultimately requires disconnect.  She shares “Living in the uncomfortable is where you grow.  And it can be a really crappy process.  When have I outgrown this thing that I’m in?”   Willing to be vulnerable about the “truth of the matter”, Megan opens up about imposter syndrome and how to move beyond what society has told you to think, or be or to do.  As a pursuer of authentic connection, Megan will inspire all to want the same!Megan Peppenelli is a medical scientist with a passion for bringing cutting edge cellular therapies to market and healing at the individual level. As a clinical instrument specialist with Miltenyi Biotec, she manages  6+ state territories, advancing customer cellular therapy pipelines in academic, non-profit and industry settings. She has an extensive background in cellular therapy, graft engineering, bone marrow transplant, CAR-T cell therapy and cell manufacturing.Following a non-traditional education path, Megan grounded herself at a community college in art, which since has informed her desire to seek wholeness in her work.  She has a PhD in immunology from the University of Arizona, with a postdoctoral emphasis in Virology.  She is passionate about clinical cell therapy, following the cell to the real person, and works on the leading edge of individualized cancer therapies.

As a physician pioneer certified in cranio-sacral therapy and mind/body/ spirit medicine, she has truly connected the dots about what it means to heal a whole person.  Embracing the unusual power to comprehend and act on that which may be puzzling or hidden to others, Dr. Kathy has become expert in so many areas such as the freeze response in stress and how held memories and historical trauma affect the body.  She’s a gracious powerhouse who has done the mind shift for herself that has led to living the practice that she’s meant to be.Kathy Farah, MD is an integrative and mind, body medicine physician.  She is certified with the American Board of Family Medicine and the American Board of Integrative Medicine.  Additionally she is a Diplomate in the Academy of Integrative Health and Medicine. Dr. Kathy has practiced full spectrum family medicine for over 30 years. She currently provides Integrative and Holistic Medicine at Western Wisconsin Health, Roberts, WI. Her career also includes 11 years with Mayo Clinic Red Cedar. She has been a consultant to families and children in the Pain, Palliative Care and Integrative Medicine Department at Children’s Hospitals and Clinics in Minneapolis MN for over 15 years. Dr. Farah is also an Associate Clinical Director with the Center for Mind Body Medicine and is the Clinical Lead for the VISN 8 program incorporating MInd-Body Medicine and the Whole Health Program in Florida, South Georgia and Puerto Rico. She is the Clinical Lead for the Native American and Indigenous programs as well. This has given her extensive experience in individual and global trauma.

The High Leverage Practice of As If moves way beyond the tired adage of “fake it til you make it”. This practice is about acknowledging the yearning gap - the space between where you are and where you want to be.  It’s exhausting. But even when placebound, no one has to give you permission to act more like the person you want to be. This episode is about “proceeding until apprehended”. And why not?  It’s where the juice is!!

Rae struggled mightily with special learning disabilities in math, reading and writing.  Defying all odds she has become a teacher extraordinaire, now inspiring 11 year olds in math. Sharing “If you’re going to struggle in life, then you better go out fighting hard”, Rae’s story is one of “proceeding until apprehended” and having her influence grow beyond what she ever could have imagined!Rae Hughart is a Middle Level Math Educator in Illinois, the CMO for the Teach Better Team, TEDx Speaker, and author of “Teachers Deserve It” and “Teach Better” books.Growing up with IEP support after being diagnosed SLD in Reading, Writing, and Math, Rae has worked with other educators and districts on designing mastery learning classrooms nationwide to reach all learners.Rae continues to facilitate rich discussions with educators around mastering personalized learning, providing targeted student-focused feedback, and the impact of incorporating purpose into student daily learning. Through building partnerships with local businesses, Rae shows the impact of teaching beyond the four walls of a classroom and altering a community into an authentic resource for developing leaders.After being inducted into The Illinois State University Hall of Fame in 2017, Rae was awarded the 2018 First Place Henry Ford Teacher Innovator Award for her innovative educational impact through the Teach Further Model. Additionally, Rae serves on several Educational Boards including the role of Vice President with the Association of Illinois Middle Schools (AIMS). In 2021, Rae Hughart presented on the TEDx stage challenging educators, students, and community members to consider progressive, data supported practices to further 21st century learners.  www.teachbetter.com

As a woman of great courage following her heart, she relates moving from a place of feeling lost and empty to being a trailblazing first ever life coach in the Philippines.  Through her work she “found herself”, and wants that same journey for everyone.  Her gracious open-hearted sharing about becoming “present to yourself” will inspire all to know that they are more than enough, just as they are.Kimilu is a global Neuro-Linguistic Hypnotherapy Life Coach, a Reiki Master Practitioner, a Certified Nia Instructor and Certified Sister Stories Facilitator.  She has been guiding growth-seekers and heart-centered leaders through individual and corporate well-being programs and workshops since 2010.  She received her certification at the Bennet Stellar University and was initiated with “Angels” at the Spiritual Unfoldment Network in Manhattan, New York City.  She also trained at Urban Breath New York for BioDynamic Breathwork, practiced meditation at The Art of Living Center New York, and trained to become a Storyteller at The Story Studio New York. She integrates the Art of Sensation in all the workshops she co-creates for self-discovery, self-healing and self-mastery.In 2020, she launched her certification program called SacredSpace™ Certification, a 10-week program designed to empower professionals, coaches and consultants in their desire to serve clients, teams and community members with a heart-centered approach through her distinct mind-body-spirit framework.  During the same year she started her podcast called “Celebrate Life with Kimilu Life Coach” which features guided exercises from her 10 day meditation program.  [email protected]