Life = Choices; Choices = Life

Compassion, Shame, and Healing: What Actually Helps People Move Forward (Part 2)

07 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Kim Olver continues her conversation with author and recovery professional Tom Tenney, exploring the role of compassion in healing, c...

Invisible Burdens, Compassion, and Mental Health: A Conversation with Tom Tenney (Part 1)

30 Apr 2026

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In this episode, Kim Olver sits down with author and recovery professional Tom Tenney to explore the often unseen emotional burdens people carry—and...

Inclusion vs. Belonging: Why It Matters More Than You Think

23 Apr 2026

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What’s the difference between inclusion and belonging—and why does it matter more than we think?In this episode, Kim Olver explores a grounded, hu...

Inclusion vs Belonging: The Difference That Changes Everything | Mental Freedom Moment

16 Apr 2026

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In this Mental Freedom Moment, Kim Olver explores the difference between inclusion and belonging—and why that distinction matters more than we often...

Understanding DEIB Today: Trans Rights, Belonging, and Bridging Differences (Part 2)

09 Apr 2026

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In this episode, Kim Olver continues her conversation with storyteller, author, and activist Paul Iarrabino about Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Be...

DEIB, Belonging, and What's at Stake: A Conversation with Parul Iarrobino (Part 1)

02 Apr 2026

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What does belonging really mean—and why does it matter now more than ever?In this episode of Life = Choices; Choices = Life, Kim Olver continues her...

Parenting Without Losing Yourself: When Responsibility Turns Into Resentment

26 Mar 2026

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In this episode of Life = Choices; Choices = Life, Kim Olver explores the hidden tension many parents experience—but rarely talk about: the moment w...

Mental Freedom Moment: Parenting Adult Children Without Controlling Them

19 Mar 2026

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What do you do when your adult children become parents—and you don’t agree with how they’re raising their kids?In this Mental Freedom® Moment, ...

Co-Parenting After Divorce: How to Put Children First

12 Mar 2026

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Divorce can be one of the most difficult transitions a family faces, but it does not have to damage a child’s future. In this episode of Life = Choi...

Helping Children Through Divorce: How Parents Can Stay Future-Focused

05 Mar 2026

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In this episode of Life Equals Choices; Choices Equal Life, Kim Olver speaks with family attorney Christopher Anderson about how parents can protect t...

How to Love Yourself — Single or in a Relationship

26 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Kim Olver explores how to love yourself whether you are single or in a relationship. Many people tie their self-worth to their relati...

The Quiet Ways Couples Hurt Each Other (And How to Repair Emotional Distance)

19 Feb 2026

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In this episode, Kim Olver continues her conversation about couples by exploring the quiet ways we unintentionally hurt our relationships — and what...

Dating After Breakup: Rebuilding Confidence and Finding Love Again

12 Feb 2026

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In this episode, Kim Olver continues her powerful conversation with Dr. Corey SeeMiller about heartbreak recovery, dating with intention, and how to b...

Why Relationships Get Stuck—and How to Rebuild Connection Before It’s Too Late

05 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Life Equals Choices, Choices Equal Life, Kim Olver kicks off the February focus on couples with an insightful conversation with Dr....

How Boudoir Photography Builds Confidence, Self-Love, and Body Acceptance for Women

29 Jan 2026

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In this episode of Life Equals Choices, Choices Equal Life, host Kim Olver continues her empowering conversation with Liz Hansen, owner and photograph...

Self-Discovery, Confidence, and Body Image: How Boudoir Photography Empowers Women

22 Jan 2026

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In this episode of Life Equals Choices, Choices Equal Life, host Kim Olver continues her conversation on self-discovery with Liz Hansen, owner of Chic...

Why Women’s Health, Wealth, and Self-Worth Are Inseparable

15 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Life Equals Choices, Choices Equal Life, Kim Olver continues a powerful conversation on self-discovery, women’s well-being, and l...

Living in the Age of Integrity: Redefining Success, Health, and Legacy for Women

08 Jan 2026

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In this episode of Life Equals Choices, Choices Equal Life, Kim Olver continues her conversation on self-discovery, purpose, and integrity with Nancy ...

What I Learned by Living My Own Work: 10 Mental Freedom® Lessons

01 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Kim Olver opens the new year with a deeply reflective and practical solo conversation on self-discovery, responsibility, and what it ...

Outsourcing Responsibility: The Coaching Pattern That Keeps Clients Stuck

25 Dec 2025

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In this solo episode, Kim Olver explores one of the most common—and most damaging—coaching mistakes she sees in her work with individuals, leaders...

The Question I Ask Every Coaching Client—and Why It Changes Everything

19 Dec 2025

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In this episode of Life Equals Choices, Choices Equal Life, Kim Olver shares the single, powerful question she asks every coaching client—and why it...

The 4 Psychological Blocks That Hold Entrepreneurs Back — and How to Break Them

12 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Kim Olver continues her insightful conversation with internationally recognized business mentor Katrena Friel, creator of the transfo...

From HR to Coach: Navigating Fear, Purpose, and Authentic Leadership

04 Dec 2025

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In this episode, Kim Olver continues her powerful conversation with coach and HR leader Josh Brumley, exploring what it really takes to laun...

Building an Internal Coaching Program: Lessons from HR Leader Josh Brumley

01 Dec 2025

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In this episode, host Kim Olver sits down with coach and human resources leader Josh Brumley for an honest, insightful conversation about building an ...

Clarify Your Field of Excellence: Leadership Lessons with Katrena Friel

20 Nov 2025

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In this episode, host Kim Olver sits down with internationally recognized business mentor Katrena Friel to explore powerful truths about leadership, e...

The 5 Leadership Skills Every Educator (and Leader) Needs with Dr. Don Parker

13 Nov 2025

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In this episode of Life Equals Choices, Choices Equal Life, host Kim Olver continues her inspiring conversation with Dr. Don Parker, nationally acclai...

Leading with Radical Empathy: Dr. Don Parker on Trust, Connection & Transformation

06 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Life Equals Choices; Choices Equal Life, host Kim Olver welcomes back Dr. Don Parker, nationally acclaimed keynote speake...

You Matter, Period: Angela Maiers on Building Classrooms and Brands People Believe In

30 Oct 2025

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In this episode, host Kim Olver concludes a three-part conversation with Angela Maiers, globally recognized educator, entrepreneur, aut...

The Power of Mattering in Work, Life, and Education with Angela Maiers (Part 2)

23 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Life Equals Choices, Choices Equal Life, host Kim Olver continues her inspiring conversation with Angela Maiers, founder ...

The Power of Mattering with Angela Maiers: Why Every Human Needs to Be Seen, Valued, and Needed

16 Oct 2025

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In this episode of Life Equals Choices, Choices Equal Life, Kim Olver welcomes Angela Maiers, globally recognized educator, author, and founder o...

Education, Empowerment, and the Power of Choice with Dr. Avisha Ford- part 2

09 Oct 2025

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Description: In this episode of Life Equals Choices, Choices Equal Life, Kim Olver continues her inspiring conversation with Dr. Evisha Ford, lic...

Transforming Education through Connection and Compassion - Part 1

02 Oct 2025

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In this episode of Life Equals Choices, Choices Equal Life, Kim Olver welcomes Dr. Evisha Ford, licensed clinical social worker, TEDx speaker, an...

Entrepreneurship with Mental Freedom - part 2

25 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this inspiring continuation, Kim Olver sits down with Joan Karstrom, tech entrepreneur and founder of J Code Studio, to explore how Mental Fre...

Entrepreneurship with Mental Freedom - part 1

18 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this inspiring episode of Life Equals Choices, Choices Equal Life, Kim Olver sits down with Joan Karstrom, a globally minded tech creative and...

Parenting with Mental Freedom - part 2

11 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Kim Olver continues her conversation with coach and educator Rachel Lynn McElroy to explore how Mental Freedom® principles show up in everyday parent...

Parenting with Mental Freedom-part 1

04 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Season 8 of Life Equals Choices, Choices Equal Life kicks off with a powerful conversation on parenting with mental freedom. Kim Olver is jo...

Counseling Veterans: Trust, Trauma, and Choice Theory in Action

07 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In Part 2 of her insightful conversation with Dr. Janet Morgan, Kim Olver dives deeper into the complexities of counseling military veterans and their...

Military Mental Health, Trauma, and Counseling with Dr. Janet Morgan

31 Jul 2025

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 In this powerful episode, Kim Olver speaks with military counselor and trauma specialist Dr. Janet Morgan about the unique mental health needs o...

Designing a Life You Love: Jane Newman on Mental Freedom®, Educational Leadership & Bold Choices

24 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this heartfelt and eye-opening episode of Life Equals Choices, Choices Equal Life, Kim Olver welcomes back Australian educator, consultant, an...

Empowering Educators Through Self-Awareness: A Choice Theory Approach with Jane Newman (Part 1)

17 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Kim Olver is joined by Jane Newman, a passionate educator, leader, and founder of New Core Consulting in Australia. With over 25 year...

Mastering the Art of Listening: Christine Miles on Empathy, Influence & The Listening Path (Pt 2)

10 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Life Equals Choices, Choices Equal Life, Kim Olver continues her enlightening conversation with Christine Miles, founder of Th...

The Listening Path: Unlocking the Hidden Power of Listening with Christine Miles (Pt 1)

03 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Do you really know how to listen—or are you just waiting for your turn to speak?In this compelling episode of Life = Choices, Choices...

Self-Image & The Power of Visibility with Angela Acosta (Part 2)

12 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

 In Part 2 of this inspiring conversation, Kim Olver sits down again with photographer, coach, and visibility advocate Angela Acosta to...

Redefining Beauty: How Photography and Community Empower Women Over 40

05 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Life Equals Choices, Choices Equal Life, Kim Olver sits down with Angela Acosta—visionary entrepreneur, photographer, and fo...

Inclusive Parenting: Finding Strength on the Autism Journey

22 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Kim has a heartfelt continuation of her conversation with Ashley Patrick, a devoted mom and parenting educator, as we explore wh...

Parenting, Neurodiversity & the Power of Inclusion with Ashley Patrick (Part 1)

15 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this heartfelt and empowering episode of Life Equals Choices; Choices Equal Life, Kim Olver sits down with Ashley Patrick—devoted mom, fierc...

Parenting Against the Grain: The Agile Approach with Bia Dimovski (Part 2)

08 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Kim Olver welcomes back author and Agile coach Bia Dimovski in a powerful continuation of last week's conversation to explo...

Agile Parenting™: Intentional Connection in a Fast-Paced World

01 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this two-part episode, Kim welcomes author, coach, and parenting visionary Biljana "Bia" Dimovski to explore her unique approach to raising childre...

Bridging the Divide: A Courageous Conversation Across the Aisle

24 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this powerful conclusion to her three-part series, Kim Olver continues her candid conversation with Republican guest Mike Corey, modeling what it l...

Respectful Disagreement: A Democrat and Republican Talk Politics, Abortion, and Equity

17 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In Part 2 of this candid conversation, Kim Olver reconnects with childhood acquaintance Mike Cory to explore the widening political divide in the U.S....

Can We Talk? Bridging Political Divides with Respect and Curiosity

10 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I am joined by a high school acquaintance and thoughtful conservative voice, Mike Cory, for an honest and respectful conver...

Bridging the Divide: A Real Conversation Across Political Lines

03 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I dive into one of the most important—and challenging—topics of our time: how to have respectful, meaningful conversations with p...

Unlocking Leadership Transformation with Choice Theory Psychology – Part 2

27 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this powerful conclusion to my conversation with Hussein Paymozd, we continue exploring his transformational leadership journey. Hussein shares how...

Unlocking Leadership Transformation with Choice Theory Psychology

20 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I sit down with Hussein Paymozd to explore his leadership journey and the profound impact Choice Theory psychology had on his approac...

Transformational Leadership part 2

13 Mar 2025

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In this episode, Paul Cline and I continue our deep dive into Transformational Leadership. We explore how ongoing training empowers leaders to cultiva...

Transformational Leadership part 1

08 Mar 2025

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In this episode, I interview Paul Cline about progressive leadership—what it is, why it’s important, and the transformational mindset behind it. A...

When Relationships End

27 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Kim explores how to navigate the painful transition when an intimate relationship comes to an end. Whether it's due to divorce, dista...

Intimate Negotiations for the Win/Win/Win

20 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Join me in this engaging episode as I explore the art of negotiating in intimate relationships. Unlike typical negotiations focused on individual gain...

The Alone Stage of the Relationship Cycle

13 Feb 2025

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In this episode, we dive into the transformative "Alone Stage"—that often challenging period between relationships. Instead of rushing into a new ro...

Decision-Making with Values, Beliefs, and Purpose part 2

30 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I continue my fascinating conversation with Alyssa Utecht, a transformational life coach and intuitive guide on a mission to hel...

Decision-Making with Values, Beliefs, and Purpose

23 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I sit down with Alyssa Utecht, a transformational life coach and intuitive guide who empowers others to discover their voice and...

Uncovering Your "Why" with Dr. Gary Sanchez - part 2

16 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I wrap up my conversation with Dr. Gary Sanchez about his WHY.os system—an innovative tool to uncover your operating system: your w...

Uncovering Your ‘Why’ with Dr. Gary Sanchez

09 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Gary Sanchez—better known as Dr. Why—to explore the nine core “WHYs” and the revolutionary WHY opera...

Reentry+ part 2

02 Jan 2025

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In this final segment of our conversation with Tony Lamar2, we explore the transformative work of Reentry+ and its role in helping formerly incarcerat...

ReEntry+ Part 1

26 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I have the opportunity to interview my colleague and friend, Tony Lamar2. Tony is the Visionary Architect for Reintegration and ...

Mental Freedom at Work - Part 3

19 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I talk about the only thing everyone has to do and how everything else is done because we want to, rewriting the painful st...

Mental Freedom at Work - part 2

13 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Mental Freedom at Work, you will hear the part of the webinar I did for the Southland Development Authority about using Mental Free...

Mental Freedom at Work - part 1

05 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I talk about Mental Freedom, how it began and the first prinicple of Responsibility vs. Response-ability. I offered a webinar to the ...

The Antiracist School Leader

31 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I had the pleasure of interviewing Daman Harris, author of  The Antiracist School Leader, a guide for school and organ...

Teacher Building Relationship, Compassion, and Accountability

25 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

 In this episode, I had the pleasure of interviewing Coach Carlos Johnson, author of  Power Engage, a transformative book that guides t...

Creating Meant for More Classrooms with Angie Freese

17 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I had the pleasure of speaking with Angie Freese, author of  Meant for More: Real Talk about Classrooms Built on Dignity, A...

Family and Educator Together Teams

10 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I sit down with Ari Gerzon-Kessler, an educator whose groundbreaking work focuses on uniting teachers and families to create stronger...

Empathy, Equity, and Anti-racism in the Classroom

03 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I’m thrilled to interview the authors of Little Learners, Big Hearts: A Teacher's Guide to Nurturing Empathy and Equity in Ear...

Gems with Genesis Amaris Kemp

26 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I have the pleasure of interviewing a very pregnant Genesis Amaris Kemp. Genesis was someone working in the gas industry in corporate...

Achieving Flow with Dr. Susan Jackson

19 Sep 2024

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In this episode, I had the distinct pleasure to interview Dr. Susan Jackson, a close collaborator with Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi, founder of the flow co...

Emotions in the Workplace

12 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I had the joy of interviewing Kealah "Coach Kiki" Parkinson. Coach Kiki is a master at her craft of emotionally intelligent communica...

Unconvention in Every Way

05 Sep 2024

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In this episode, I had the pleasure of interviewing Alison Schmidt, PhD, BCC. Among other things, Alison is the CEO of unconvention™, and a graduate...

Bridging the Gap between Spirituality and Mental Health part 2

29 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I continue the conversation with Dr. Charles Dent about how mental health interventions can be tailored to resonate more deeply with ...

Bridging the Gap between Spirituality and Mental Health

22 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this 2-part episode, I have the pleasure of speaking with Dr. Charles Dent, an educator, counselor, coach, and pastor. Charles utilizes Choice Theo...

Human Design with Kate Varness

08 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I was delighted to speak with Kate Varness, a Clarity Coach who helps women find their path through life's transitions. She does this...

Mindful Self-Intelligence

01 Aug 2024

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In this episode, I get to chat with Nichole Meade about her creation, Mindful Self-Intelligence. Nichole created her concepts from a variety of discip...

Couples and Mental Freedom

25 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I have the pleasure of talking with Dr. Kiley Callaway about his work with couples in his congregation. As a pastor with a degree in ...

Proper Problem Assignment

18 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Kim talks about the challenge experienced by couples when one person is upset about something the other person does. They miscategori...

Couples Coaching with Elizabeth Overstreet

11 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

 In this episode, I was fortunate to be able to interview a colleague and fellow coach, Elizabeth Overstreet. Elizabeth functions primarily as a ...

Love Coach Atlanta

04 Jul 2024

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 In this episode, I had the pleasure of interviewing Kelvin Troy Johnson, founder of Love Coach Atlanta and author of Secrets of the Mind of...

Taking Care of Your Past so You Can Be the Best Parent for Your Children

27 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I had the pleasure of interviewing Dr. Priyanka Venkataraman, who gave up a thriving OBGYN practice to be the best mom she could be f...

Adjusting Great Expectations: Parent Edition

20 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

 In this episode, I have the pleasure of speaking a second time to the author of The Golden Ticket, Irena Smith. Irena was on the show last ...

Many Ways to Form a Family

13 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I had the opportunity and pleasure to interview two guests from last season, Amy Reid and Heather Harrison. Heather and Amy are a mod...

Conscious Parenting

06 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I was fortunate to interview Silva Badalian about Conscious Parenting, a parenting method developed by Dr. Shefali Tsabary and p...

Parenting with Choice Theory

30 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I had the pleasure of interviewing Jeannette Markle, a former prosecutor turned parenting coach, among other things. Jeannette talked...

Unfinished Business with Melanie Smith

24 May 2024

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In this episode, I have the distinct pleasure of interviewing Melanie Smith for the second time. Melanie has a book, Unfinished Business, that takes t...

Choice Theory in Recovery

18 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I had the great pleasure of interviewing Ben Eberhart, a man I met when he took Choice Theory training during the early stages of his...

Help for the Helpers

02 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we delve into the crucial topic of supporting counselors and therapists in processing the challenging traumas they encounter while ai...

Inside Out Job Men's Community

25 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I have the pleasure of interviewing my friend, colleague and frequent guest of this podcast, Sylvester Baugh, about the men's group h...

Diversity of Girls High School Wrestling

18 Apr 2024

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In this episode, I get to interview a trailblazer in the sport of girls wrestling, my granddaughter, Saige Olver. According to the National Wrestling ...

Treatment for the Incarcerated with Substance Use Disorder

11 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I had the pleasure of interviewing Lacey Glueckert about her experiences in working in her local jail with people experiencing the in...

DEI Truth

04 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We spoke of intersectionality, how sexual orientation is not a choice and at what age many people know they are gay, and TRUTH. Nona Lee is an openly ...

The Entrepreneurial Mindset

28 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I interview Judy Whalen, an entrepreneur who has been working with leaders of healthcare and educational organizations, service busin...

Creating Relational Influence

21 Mar 2024

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Effective leaders know how to build relational influence with their direct reports. As John Maxwell states, "Leadership is not about titles, positions...

Self-Leadership

14 Mar 2024

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In today's episode, I had the pleasure of interviewing coach, Mary Meduna-Gross. Mary and I have reconnected after meeting several years ago through a...