Spark Me

Ever feel like you’re supposed to “stay in your lane?” Tara Mugford Wilson never got the memo.  From corporate consulting to running a unionized mechanical business in a male-dominated industry, to buying (and rebranding) a women’s fashion and home store just before the pandemic — Tara proves that your second act (and third!) can be as bold as you dare to make it. In this conversation, Tara shares...

What if the key to getting more out of life isn’t doing more — it’s slowing down? In this inspiring episode of  Spark Me , Michele and Liz sit down with  Kris Holmes , a woman whose life has been defined by love, resilience, and gratitude. From becoming a mom at 18 to building a thriving career and rediscovering herself through yoga and sound healing, Kris shares what happens when you stop saying...

This week on Spark Me , Liz and Michele turn the spotlight inward to share the story behind the podcast itself. What began as recurring dinner-table conversations with girlfriends—about kids leaving the nest, shifting careers, caring for aging parents, and craving something more —has become a platform for women in their middle chapters to connect, learn, and grow together. From balancing family an...

This week on  Spark Me , Liz and Michele welcome the inspiring Dr. Karen Murphy—a trailblazer in healthcare transformation whose extraordinary journey proves that life’s twists and turns can lead to incredible destinations. From teenage mom and nurse to CEO, Secretary of Health, and a leader in healthcare innovation, Karen’s story is a testament to resilience, reinvention, and the power of communi...

This week on  Spark Me , Liz and Michele sit down with the brilliant and inspiring  Beth Twohy —a strategic leader whose career journey spans from predictive analytics at Procter & Gamble to transforming education in Baltimore public schools. Before diving into Beth’s story, Liz and Michele share personal reflections on community, personal loss, and the power of connection. From navigating gri...

In this deeply inspiring conversation, we sit down with  Dr. Christine Kiesinger —executive coach, meditation guide, and expert in relational communication—to explore what it really means to transform your life, relationships, and leadership. Christine shares her journey from a 30-year career in academia to leaving tenure behind and stepping into a new book—not just a new chapter—of her life. She...

In this deeply moving conversation, we sit down with ⁠ Tracey Selingo ⁠—founder of Fork Over Love —to explore how one woman’s vision during the pandemic became a powerful movement of community, nourishment, and hope. When COVID-19 shuttered restaurants and left thousands of families struggling with food insecurity, Tracey saw an opportunity to bring both challenges together into a beautiful soluti...