Shift Happens: From Pain to Purpose

Do you find it difficult to balance work and family life? Are you passionate about building your dreams AND investing in your marriage, relationships, and faith but doing it all seems... impossible? In this episode of Shift Happens, I sit down with renowned luxury interior designer Lindye Galloway—founder of Lindye Galloway Studio and LeMaé Home to discuss the reality of owning a successful busine...

Are you in a season of waiting? Have you struggled with waiting on God's timing especially when it comes to romantic relationships? In this thought-provoking episode of Shift Happens, I sit down with my dear friend Beatrice to explore her story of faith, culture, and courage. She opens up about the cultural expectations she faced around dating and relationships as a Romanian—and why she chose a di...

From surviving a childhood filled with trauma, neglect, and emotional abandonment, to stepping into foster care only to find more instability and heartbreak—Dr. Danisha Keating’s story is one of unrelenting resilience. She was living in a small apartment, raising her siblings, juggling multiple jobs, and barely surviving. But survival wasn't her final destination. In this powerful episode, Danisha...

Have you ever walked alongside a loved one battling a terminal illness? Have you faced the unbearable grief of losing someone close to you? Or maybe you’re trying to figure out how to keep moving forward—finding joy, building a business, and truly living—even in the midst of deep sorrow.   In this episode, I sit down with Jesi Haack to talk about the raw realities of grief, from navigating the dia...

Can you really be a Christian in Hollywood? What if you thought you married for all the wrong reasons? How does a marriage survive when both people have different goals? I sit down with actress, model, and devoted follower of Jesus, Michelle McCoy, to dive into her incredible story of faith, healing, and perseverance. Michelle opens up about her upbringing, her journey in the entertainment industr...

Do you have a story that you know should be shared, but have kept it hidden?  Do you struggle with wanting to be known, but parts of your story hold you back from being fully YOU?  This mini-shift explores what it means to have the responsibility of using your story and the weight you feel when you stay silent! I go over 4 ways to powerfully own your story so you can be released from strongholds o...

Have you struggled with the way you look - whether it's your weight, your skin, or overall confidence? Do you feel the tension between your faith and instant gratification? Maybe, you are building a business and struggle to show the REAL you... because 'who would care anyway'... If you are looking for encouragement to stay strong in your faith and grow in your confidence, this conversation is for...

Debt. Uncertainty . And Desperate to go from struggling to thriving -  I sit down with web designer and entrepreneur Becca Luna,  where her story starts being raised on a hippie commune, dropping out of high school, and eventually in debt. Yet, instead of staying stuck in a life she didn't want, she bet on herself, learning web design from scratch and creating Website in a Day - a genius offer tha...

What if your childhood struggles were also the key to your growth and success? In this episode, I sit down with Jeni Castro—founder of the popular Orange County cafe - Coffee Dose - to talk about the challenges that shaped her -from her parents divorce and strained relationships to healing after loss. If you’ve ever struggled with family dynamics and grief, or you've used humor to cope and build a...

Feeling hopeless? Battling infertility? Grieving the death of a loved one? This episode is for you.  Maybe you've wondered if you could ever overcome repeated heartache and still make something of yourself. This episode serves as a reminder that you can turn stories of struggle into stories of strength. I sit down with Christina Smallwood - celebrity hairstylist turned top earner for Monat - as sh...

In this episode of Shift Happens, Lori Harder shares her incredible journey of transformation, resilience, and reinvention. From growing up in a restrictive religious environment to struggling with body image, and then rising to success in multiple industries, Lori has faced and overcome countless challenges. She opens up about rebuilding her life and business, navigating the fears that come with...

HIGHLIGHTS 8:28 A devastating phone call leaves alexis stunned. She brings us into a loss that made her question everything. 12:14 Alexis describes feeling a tension between not fitting into her new Christian circle or fitting in with her old friends. 17:27 She explains her counseling background and the start of the shift creative, her creative studio. 21:30 Alexis explains the battle between bein...

HIGHLIGHTS 1:08 Alexis explains the why behind the podcast. She details how she wanted to turn her pain into purpose 2:30 Alexis shares a life altering experience that forever changed her life. 7:13 How Alexis coped emotionally after her accident and realizing she was different. 10:50 Seeking love and affection from her step mom and the eventual end of the toxic parental relationship. 13:39 Breast...