Remember the old idea that a person chooses a profession and then does that thing for the rest of their lives?  It’s how the world thought everyone would be happiest back then, but time and experience hasproven that the bold, the inspired, the creative among us can do multiple things, often at the same time. Vonda Paige is doing multiple things, all very successfully, and never limits herself to any one thing because curiosity and interest in the world inspires her all the time. So where many people are struggling with what they're doing professionally, she's professionally doing everything she wants.In this episode, we talk about how she does it and you can do it to. And here's the best part: It's easier than you think.

Charles continues the tradition of looking at the year that was and seeking to understand what it has taught us as we look to the year ahead. In a year as topsy-turvy as 2023 has been, the perspective in this reflection is practical, but very, very hopeful.

While career professionals from all walks of life may have generated their sense of accomplishment from trading handshakes after closing a business deal, or being recognized for being the best at what they do, many people are finding that they want more. They want to fuel their passion by making a different kind of difference in the world. Jane Langa Miller, Founder of Purpose-Driven Transitions, says that for many people, nonprofits are the perfect way to do exactly that, and their professional skills are exactly what those nonprofits need. Jane's firm helps people understand what it takes to make a transition, provides perspective that highlights the differences between profit and nonprofit organizations, and connects the dots that help corporate careerists understand their desire to not just know success in their careers, but experience significance by making a difference in the lives of real people. Many executives and senior-level professionals find nonprofits exceptionally rewarding, not just monetarily but also when it comes to emotional fulfillment. If you’re considering moving into the nonprofit sector, listen and learn what you should know making the transition as smooth as possible. I think you'll be glad you did.

I am grateful to be able to discuss faith and personal development in these episodes, and from time to time I find I'm able to do that along with many other topics that interest me. Today, it's real estate. Everything you want to know about it, but through the lens of a realtor whose approach to being a broker, agent, and investor is built on the foundation of her faith. It's a conversation punctuated with make-you-think moments, personal insights, and many moments that will also make you laugh. Enjoy the episode; I sure did.

In this episode, Charles reflects on his recent vacation and how Beyonce's Renaissance Tour and some essential personal reflection on life and living made a difference in his personal vibe, and may do the same for you.

Many dream of changing their lives but few do more than that. But Darin, a successful media executive, had reached a point where his life -- and career -- had become less about joy and more about frustration, uncertainty, and not believing he had a purpose. In this episode, we discuss how he reached that point, then found the courage to leave everything behind and start fresh. . .in Mexico. There, he's found a new life, new professional pursuits, and discovered that after doubting he had more to offer, he has plenty.

In this episode I speak with Matthew, an attorney who has helped free a number of wrongly convicted people, and I was impressed by his reasons for taking on this work and his appreciation of why freedom is so important, such as when he said, "I think we take for granted a lot of things that happen in life. Freedom is one of them." Listen as we discuss what brought him to the law, misconceptions about the law, and ultimately how he sees the law as a calling to help people. It's a conversation many need to have about "the system" and what we can do to improve it.

Charles speaks with new author Giarrante, who wrote Desire Unleashed: The Starting Point to Achieving Your Wildest Dreams. Giarrante describes the book as "designed to guide, inspire, and empower individuals seeking to attain success, wealth, and happiness." Sharing how his own experiences led him to write the book, Giarrante provides insights that are bound to unleash the desire in anyone who wants a better, more fulfilling life.

Join Charles for a candid, inspiring, and thought-provoking conversation with award-winning broadcaster, author, and community leader Carol Daniel, who in a mere weeks from now will be closing one chapter of her life after 28 years with KMOX radio and a 40-year career as a journalist. We discuss everything from the profession, to the faithful journey Carol took to reach her decision to retire from the station, but continue focusing on the many other passions that now define her life.

Charles has been away for four months since the last episode, picking up life and moving from the West Coast back to the Midwest. But this wasn't just another move. In doing in, he has unlocked some additional understanding about life, purpose, and meaning that he thoughtfully shares in hopes that you appreciate how even upheaval can lead us to the place we're supposed to be.