L'Oreal Thompson Payton & the Reframing of Perfection
We had the chance to talk to author L’Oreal Thompson Payton about why we need to stop waiting for perfect, and embrace our identity as we step out of our comfort zone and into our power. L’Oreal Thompson Payton is the author of Stop Waiting for Perfect: Step Out of Your Comfort Zone and Into Your Power.
Molly McPherson & the Navigation of Resilience
We had the immense pleasure of chatting with the fantastic Pop Culture and PR Expert Molly McPherson, a nationally recognized expert in crisis public relations in the age of social media. She is the author of the book, Indestructible: Reclaim Control and Respond with Confidence in a Media Crisis and is a well-known Pop Culture & PR expert on TikTok.
Matt Gilhooly & the Shifts of Our Lives
Matt Gilhooly is a creator - podcaster, communicator, and educator. He is the creator, producer, editor, and host of The Life Shift Podcast. Spurred by his own life-altering experiences, Matt helps others share the stories of pivotal moments in their lives that changed everything forever.
EJ Henderson & the Strings That Connect Us
Jayne Henderson is the founder of EJ Henderson Guitars and Ukuleles, a renowned luthier known for crafting exquisite stringed instruments. Her meticulous craftsmanship and dedication to creating instruments that resonate with unparalleled sound have earned her a prominent place in the world of lutherie.
Rachel Sobel & the Beauty of Authenticity
We had the best time talking to award-winning writer and community builder, Rachel Sobel. Rachel is authentic, raw, honest, and hilarious as she shares about her divorce experience, meeting her second (and final) husband, having daughters, building community, and how to support people going through a divorce.
Joe Mailander & the Big Questions for Little Ears
We were honored to talk to Joe Mailander, of The Okee Dokee Brothers, about his fresh starts in life, including sobriety, their journey in music, and how they compose songs to address real life issues for little ears. We chatted about why music is so important for families, their goal to get families outside, and how we can have big conversations with our children starting from an early age.
Jordan Reid & the Practice of Staying Present
We chatted with author, blogger, lifestyle expert, mom, and innovator, Jordan Reid, founder of Ramshackle Glam. We chat all things influencer world, what happens after you stop influencing, all of her fresh starts in life, a fresh start into parenthood, mental health, divorce and dating, and major (MAJOR) career fresh starts.
Megan Miller & the Creation of an Experiential Life
We chatted with marketing expert and mom Megan Miller about the experience of her young son being diagnosed with cancer, and their journey together, as well as her background in entertainment, opera, and experiential marketing.
Rob Abney & The Becoming of We
Friend of the podcast, Rob Abney is back! And this time, to talk about relationships. We dive into what it means to be a partner in a relationship, how you know you’ve become a “we,” and what that means for our personal and shared identities.
Emily Clancy LoPorto & the Liberation of Divorce
Emily Clancy LoPorto is a highly accomplished marketing and real estate professional. We chatted with Emily about the journey she took out of her marriage, and the aftermath of the divorce. We were moved by her vulnerability and honesty in telling her story, and know that her honest account of her path to freedom will motivate, inspire, and guide many others.
Chelsea Long & the Divine Spirituality of Self
Chelsea Long is a freelance writer and content manager by day and moonlights as a meditation teacher interested in helping people connect with healthy spirituality. She's currently writing her first memoir on finding her voice through the challenges of motherhood. She lives in San Diego with her husband and 3 children.
Dr. Brad & the Path of Perseverance
We chatted with podiatrist and foot surgeon, Dr. Brad, of the popular TLC show, My Feet Are Killing Me. We talked about his journey coming out, and what he learned along the way, as well as how the people he loved supported him - and learned to support him in the way he needed. It was an incredibly honest, funny, and interesting conversation about stepping into our truth, what it means to love ourselves, finding your career passion, and of course, corn chips!
Nia Dennis & the Decision to Choose Happy
We chatted with viral gymnastics sensation Nia Dennis about her journey in gymnastics, and how one single second changed the rest of her life - and led her to many new Fresh Starts. We discussed her viral moment at The Met Gala, her fresh start in college, and how she pivoted her whole career at a young age.
Alex Frankel & The Hot Fat Guy Club
Alex is a plus-size model with Wilhelmina, and a body acceptance advocate and role model to fat guys all around the world. We had an amazing conversation with Alex, about everything from his career as a professional opera singer, his entrepreneur journey founding The Hot Fat Guy Club, childhood bullying, his foray into the big and tall modeling industry - and so much more.
Susannah Blinkoff & the Harmony of Singing Together
Susannah Blinkoff is an accomplished singer-songwriter, screenwriter and actor. We chatted with Susannah about the power of singing and how transformative it can be to get your voice in the world. Plus, all of her career pivots in the entertainment industry, from acting to screenwriting, to music, to musicals, and always with the intention of community and uplifting people with the power of song.
Megan Bowen & the Choreography of Our Souls
Megan Bowen is a dancer, actor, entrepreneur, and content creator. We chatted with Megan about the power of movement and dance, her Fresh Start journey in New York City, and major career pivots during the pandemic. Ever the entrepreneur, Megan had to completely pivot her entire career in dance overnight and founded her company Dance from Home, a platform to take live and on-demand dance classes with Megan and move your body and soul.
Laura McKowen & the Greatest Gift of Your Life
Laura McKowen is the bestselling author of Push Off From Here: Nine Essential Truths to Get You Through Sobriety (and Everything Else), and the founder of The Luckiest Club. We chatted with Laura about her journey to sobriety, how even the darkest of Fresh Starts can lead to beautiful journeys, the foundation of The Luckiest Club during the early days of the pandemic, and of course, her gorgeous book Push Off From Here: Nine Essential Truths to Get You Through Sobriety (and Everything Else).
Erica Taylor & the Creativity of Finding Your Path
Erica Taylor has been a professional makeup artist and beauty expert for over 25 years working with top brands like MAC, Laura Mercier, Benefit Cosmetics, and more. We chatted with Erica about her winding career in the world of makeup and beauty - and why you just need to “do the work,” and lead with kindness.
Larry Sprung & the Joyful Currency of Life
Larry Sprung is the Founder and Wealth Advisor of Mitlin Financial, and an Award-Winning Wealth Advisor and Financial Literacy Advocate, the host of the Mitlin Money Mindset podcast, and most importantly a father, and husband. We chatted with Larry about how he became an entrpreuner, how his brother-in-law’s suicide propelled him to help others, fatherhood, marriage, and his beautiful perspective on the relationship between money and joy.
Emily Feret & the Normalizing of Normalcy
Emily Feret is a stay at home mom who loves to “normalize normal” on her social media platforms by talking about motherhood, body image, marriage and more with no filter! We chatted with Emily about her fresh start into motherhood, and her mission to help normalize normal lives so that no one feels alone, and why it’s so important to talk about the real, authentic, messy parts of parenthood and how it truly connects us all.