Return to Moore

For most of my life, I thought authenticity was something you arrived at—a milestone to be reached once you’d figured things out. I’ve since learned it’s a daily practice, shaped by the choices I make and the company I keep. In this episode of Return to Moore, I sit down with my longtime friend William Whitfield, whose journey from Chicago to Washington, D.C. has been a testament to making intenti...

I met Michael and Brittany Hughes years ago, and watching their relationship up close has always been a reminder that lasting love is built on choices, not momentum. They first met as college students at Arizona State University while working for the same organization. What began as a workplace friendship grew steadily, shaped by time, conversation, and trust. They dated for six years before marry...

Welcome to "Return to Moore." I’m Jonathan Moore, and in today's episode, I’m sharing a true story about friendship—how it’s tested, how it changes, and what it takes to last. You’ll hear about Christina and Trinity, two friends whose bond was shaped by loyalty and conflict, from high school all the way to a wedding day that pushed them apart for years. To unpack what really makes friendships endu...

No one satisfying career was built alone. Somewhere along the way, someone said the right thing at the right time, or pulled you aside before you made a mistake you couldn't undo. For me, that someone was Dr. Ann Hart. Our paths first crossed through a character education grant. I was a principal in South Phoenix. She was in leadership at the State Department of Education. What started as a campus...

Host Jonathan Moore and Dr. Rick Piwowarski, an education leader with 20 years of experience, discusses healing from workplace trauma. They explore how professional trauma affects identity, how to recognize signs, and how to heal. Dr. Piwowarski shares insights from his leadership in education, finance, and community service. KEY TOPICS Understanding Trauma Recognizing Signs The Human Element Four...

I've spent most of my career trying to be the standard bearer—the person who sets the tone for excellence, professionalism, and getting things done right. Then I became a manager. And two of my direct reports had applied for my job. They didn't tell me at first. I found out later, after months of subtle resistance. They were brilliant and delivered excellent work. But they had no interest in letti...

Welcome back to Return to Moore. I was thirteen when my Aunt Madeline received her terminal diagnosis. Over the next year and a half, as my mother became her caregiver, I found myself unexpectedly close to an aunt I'd never really known. Thirty years later, I still think about what our relationship could have been. In "Grief as a Gateway," I sit down with Oz Escobel, clinical director and psychoth...

I thought moving to my dream city would change everything. New place, new opportunities, new life—it all seemed like the answer I'd been searching for. But when I arrived, something unexpected happened. Instead of feeling energized and unstoppable, I found myself exhausted, overwhelmed, and questioning everything I thought I knew about success and fulfillment. That moment of reckoning became the c...