In this episode, I’m joined by social worker, policy advocate, and founder of DemocraShe, Sarah Jakle, for a conversation that feels both deeply grounding and powerfully activating. From her early work supporting unhoused communities and studying trauma, to navigating her own life-altering autoimmune diagnosis, Sarah shares the personal and professional experiences that led her to reimagine what leadership development could look like for young women.
What began as a passion for advocacy evolved into a bold, necessary mission: equipping high school girls with both the practical skills and emotional resilience to step into civic spaces with confidence, compassion, and a deep sense of belonging. Through DemocraShe, Sarah is not just preparing girls to lead, she’s helping them believe they deserve to.
Together, we explore what it means to nurture the nervous system, reclaim your voice, and create environments where young women are seen, heard, and truly valued.
Apr 16
43 min
In this episode, I’m joined by multi-passionate entrepreneur, hypnotherapist, and intuitive business mentor Maris Saar for a conversation that feels both expansive and deeply personal. From growing up in Estonia with a relentless drive to learn and achieve, to building a life that blends neuroscience, healing, and entrepreneurship, Maris shares the winding path that led her to helping others reconnect with their true selves.
What began as a simple connection in an online group turned into a powerful coaching relationship. A relationship that challenged me, stretched me, and ultimately helped me rediscover joy, trust, and alignment in both my life and my work.
Together, we talk about what it really means to peel back the layers, listen to your nervous system, and build a life (and business!) that feels like you.
Mar 28
1 hr 1 min
In this episode, I’m joined by writer, producer, and visionary creative Deborah Weed for a conversation that feels equal parts magical and deeply transformative. Deborah is the heart behind Paisley the Musical and founder of the Self-Worth Initiative, a movement rooted in helping people reclaim their voice, their value, and their power.
From directing multi-million-dollar corporate projects to spending three years bedridden from a life-threatening misdiagnosis, Deborah shares the pivotal moments that reshaped her understanding of self-esteem versus self-worth. What began with a single copper penny became a mission: to help children (and the adults who love them) understand that their value isn’t determined by perfection, performance, or outside validation.
Together, we explore the courage it takes to stop giving your power away “quill by quill” and what it means to step back into your authentic voice.
Mar 1
43 min
In this episode, I’m joined by my friend and the Executive Director of YWCA Duluth, Morgan Beryl, for a heartfelt and empowering conversation about leadership, belonging, and what it truly means to live your values. Morgan is one of those rare leaders who lead with heart, presence, and integrity. Today, she shares the personal journey that has shaped how she shows up for her community, her team, and herself.
From growing up between South Florida and New York City to living all across the country in search of purpose and belonging, Morgan reflects on how her experiences with change, identity, and being underestimated helped her develop the courage, compassion, and clarity she now brings to her work. Together, we explore what it means to lead without ego, support other women without competition, and find your power from within, and not from a title.
Jan 30
40 min
In this episode, I’m joined by baker, entrepreneur, and proud member of the queer community, Tom Nechodomu, founder of Behind the Bread Box, for a conversation that’s as heartfelt as it is joyful. From his earliest memories baking with his grandmother to rebuilding his life after major personal and professional shifts, Tom shares how he found his way back to himself—one loaf of bread at a time.
Tom opens up about navigating identity, faith, loss, sobriety, and starting over in his 40s. What began as a coping tool during a difficult season became a calling, and today, baking isn’t just his profession—it’s how he brings joy, connection, and authenticity into the world. Together, we explore what it means to choose happiness, honor your truth, and create a life that feels aligned from the inside out.
Jan 21
46 min
In this episode, I’m thrilled to be joined by storyteller, advocate, and Hezzie Mae author Bella Tousignant for a conversation that’s as courageous as it is deeply human. Bella opens the door to her memoir, The Uninvited Passenger—a book that spans six decades of carrying, and finally embracing, her truth as a transgender woman. From a childhood in the 1950s to navigating marriage, secrecy, and ultimately transitioning later in life, Bella’s story is one of resilience, honesty, and the radical power of choosing yourself.
We dig into what it truly means to carry an “uninvited passenger” for most of your life, and the liberation and joy that come when you finally stop hiding. I’m so proud to know Bella and to help bring her voice to the world.
Sep 7, 2025
35 min
In this episode, I sit down with my dear friend Jen Fox—an entrepreneur, a community builder, and honestly, the kind of woman who doesn’t just talk about it, she shows up. We get real about what it takes to lead from the heart, to stay grounded in your values, and to keep pushing forward when the outcome isn’t what you prayed for.
Jen opens up about the firecracker grandmother who lit her up with a passion for advocacy and inclusion—and how that legacy now lives on in her family’s brewery, Spiral, where they’re not just pouring beer, they’re pouring community.
This conversation is about heart, grit, and the messy, beautiful work of showing up anyway.
Aug 31, 2025
40 min
Sam Nelson returns to the podcast to discuss her personal journey as a neurodiversity advocate. She opens up about receiving her own ADHD diagnosis a little over two years ago and how she and her family had to navigate their own unique ADHD-related circumstances. Sam also discusses her new brand, "Neurodivergent Not Broken," which she created to share her experiences and build a community where people can feel supported and less alone.
Aug 24, 2025
46 min
I’ve been holding this story close for years. Floyd’s Baller wasn’t just waiting to be written—it was waiting for the right moment to be released. AD lived it. I wrote it. Together, we’ve protected it until now, when the world—and our youth—need it most. This is a hood philosopher’s truth, grit, and hope, finally stepping into the light.
Aug 17, 2025
47 min
In this episode, I’m joined by the vibrant and deeply inspiring Jebeh Edmunds, a storyteller, educator, entrepreneur, and soon-to-be-published author of The Orange Blossom. We have a heartfelt conversation about the power of pivoting and what it means to resurrect parts of ourselves that may have been silenced. From her childhood in Liberia, West Africa, to becoming a wife, mother, and business owner, Jebeh shares her journey of honoring her heritage and making a profound impact beyond the classroom.
Aug 10, 2025
53 min
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