Intent on Purpose

What do barrying people and geometric triangles have to do with true leadership? In this episode of Intent on Purpose , host Laura Hansen Breksa sits down with Barry Rellaford, co-leader of the Center for the Empowerment Dynamic and Seven Generations Leadership. Barry dives deep into the heart of human agency, explaining how to step out of interpersonal drama and embrace a mindset of creation. Whe...

What is taking your time, energy, and talents away from what matters most? In this episode of Intent on Purpose, Laura Hansen Breksa talks with Pastor K about getting unstuck, setting healthy boundaries, recognizing distractions, and making intentional choices about where we invest ourselves. Pastor Christina Gibbons, known as Pastor K, is a multi-award winning Christian author, pastoral counselor...

What are you investing your time, energy, and talents in—and are you investing enough in what matters most? For successful professionals, entrepreneurs, leaders, and business owners, it can be easy to pour energy into a career, a business, and the goals that matter professionally while assuming the most important relationships will take care of themselves. Dr. Alexandra Stockwell says they won't....

Guy Stoker has been creatively and uniquely communicating about epilepsy for over a decade. In this short reel, he shares the lyrics to his song, “Don’t Judge a Book by Its Cover.” Using both his lived experience and technical knowledge, Guy can not only produce music that attempts to audibly demonstrate what the brain does silently during a seizure, but also use words to explain what can be expla...

Niyati Kachhiyapatel has a question... What if your “yes” is costing you more than you realize? And she wants you to know that... “Every No is a sentence, and every yes is a decision.” Substack:  https://philosophicalinsight.substack.com   Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/philosophicalinsight/ You say yes because you don't want to disappoint someone. You say yes because you want to be liked....

Making Good Choices: Are You Spending Your Time and Energy on What Matters Most? How do we make good choices when our time, energy, and attention are limited? In this conversation, Meichle Latham shares practical wisdom about making intentional choices—starting with knowing what matters most, recognizing what drains us, setting healthy boundaries, making time to rest, and choosing a life that fits...

Are you waiting for your boss to notice your hard work, or are you actively investing your time and energy into advocating for yourself? In this episode of Intent on Purpose , host Laura Hansen Breksa sits down with Board Certified Behavior Analyst and founder of Analyze and Act , Dr. Radhika Achari, to break down why self-advocacy is the ultimate form of self-investment. Together, they explore pr...

Intentional Decarceration: How Maryam Henderson-Uloho Built Purpose from Pain & Reclaimed Her Humanity and Helps Others Do the Same   When institutions strip away your freedom, identity, and dignity, how do you align your time, energy, and talents toward what truly matters?   In this deeply moving encore episode of Intent on Purpose , Laura sits down with long-time friend Miriam Henderson-Uloh...

Are you facing a project that feels too big, complex, or overwhelming to tackle? In this episode of Intent on Purpose , host Laura Hansen Breksa dismantles the cliché advice of "eating an elephant one bite at a time" and introduces her more effective, practical strategy: The P.L.A.N. Framework . Whether you're organizing a messy junk drawer (an item-based project) or preparing for a major life eve...

In this episode, host Laura Hansen Breksa sits down with retired U.S. Navy Reserve Officer Steven Michaels. Steven shares how he applies his decades of military leadership, technical expertise, and passion for service in his post-military life—from his deployment in Afghanistan to serving as a neighborhood captain in Arizona. For Steven, supporting the military advocacy group STARRS is one of the...

What do you do when you come across a hurdle to where you want to go? In this episode of Intent on Purpose , I sit down with Sean A. Wilson —Mayor of Waynesville, Missouri, retired U.S. Army First Sergeant, Bronze Star recipient, licensed professional counselor, pastor, author, and CEO—to discuss what it really takes to move beyond the hurdles that keep us stuck. Drawing from his experiences in mi...

What if the quality of our lives is shaped by the quality of our thoughts? In the newest episode of Intent on Purpose , I sit down with Dr. Wayne H. Bowen to explore how our thoughts, choices, and education influence the way we navigate life. Drawing from the wisdom of Marcus Aurelius and the Stoic philosophers, we discuss a powerful reminder: we cannot control everything that happens around us—bu...

We’ve all been there. You look at your to-do list, and every single item is screaming for your attention. It’s all an "A1" priority. For the creators, the leaders, and the drivers, this is where the wall of decision fatigue hits hard. You want so desperately to move forward, but the sheer volume of the noise leaves you completely paralyzed. In a world that tells us to do everything all at once, ho...

What happens when someone discovers a problem and sets out to develop their talents to solve it not only for one person but for many? In this episode of Intent on Purpose , Laura Hansen Breksa sits down with dyslexia therapist and Certified Academic Language Therapist Faye Casell , who has devoted her talents, time, and energy to helping children experience the life-changing gift of reading. Faye...

Are you living by your own version of success, or are you operating on "borrowed beliefs"? In this episode of Intent on Purpose, host Laura Hansen Breksa sits down with women's advocate and mindset coach Isha Julka to discuss how women over 35 can reclaim their voice, agency, and self-trust. After leaving a career that looked perfect on paper but felt empty on the inside, Isha had to completely re...

Show Notes: Can you imagine being locked in a small building at the geographic South Pole for nine months straight, in 100-degree-below-zero weather, with 40 people you didn't choose? When friction inevitably happens, you can't walk away. This week, host Laura Hansen Breksa sits down with international peacebuilding expert and conflict mediator Shawn Dunning to explore how we can strategically dir...

In this episode of  Intent on Purpose,  host Laura Hansen Breksa welcomes Steven Michaels, a recently retired 29-year U.S. Navy Reserve veteran (O-6) and an accomplished engineer with a 35-year career in the communications and defense industries. Holding a master's degree in electrical engineering, a professional engineer license, a PMP certification, and serving as a certified Lean Six Sigma Mast...

What does Ukraine look like beyond the headlines? In a compelling new episode of Intent on Purpose , Ukrainian PhD, professor, and software engineer Natailia Lototska shares an authentic perspective on her homeland's history, culture, innovation, and resilience. Laura Hansen Breksa's conversation with Nataailia explores how Ukrainians continue to build businesses, educate future generations, suppo...

Most people fear conflict. Yvette Durazo says that’s exactly why we need to learn it. In this episode of  Intent on Purpose , we unpack why conflict starts shaping us before age seven, why workplaces keep getting it wrong, and how conflict management is an essential skill. From HR systems to power dynamics, mediation, anxiety at work, and the hidden cost of toxic culture — this conversation change...

Jenny Chapman’s interview was part crochet masterclass, part comedy hour, and part heartfelt ode to creativity. From the moment she confessed that crochet was just the “100th craft” she’d picked up, Jenny’s personality unraveled faster than a badly counted stitch. What started as a calming hobby during a stressful job became a full-blown passion involving blankets, bath mats, “yarn chicken,” and e...

What if healing your trauma isn’t about finding the right method—but finding the right support for you ? In this powerful episode of Intent on Purpose , Laura Hansen Breksa sits down with somatic coach Victoria Duarte to break down the truth about trauma, anxiety, and emotional healing. Together, they explore why cookie-cutter solutions often fail, how even small childhood moments can shape your a...

How do you handle tantrums? What do personality types reveal about family dynamics? And what can just 90 seconds teach us about behavior? In my conversation with parenting coach Mindy Green, we unpack it all—and you might just leave with a new mantra: keep calm and parent on. Get to know Mindy: Mindy Green is a Parenting and Family Communication Coach, former school social worker, and author whose...

Mindy Green believes she has the answers. This short reels reveals a lot of Mindy Green's beliefs, which she talks more of in her complete conversation on Intent on Purpose with Laura Hansen Breksa.

How Being Authentically Aligned with Your Values Brings Clarity & Momentum (And How to Find Yours) What if the reason you feel stuck, overwhelmed, or off-track… isn’t a lack of motivation—but a lack of alignment? In this powerful conversation, Joey Chandler breaks down how clarifying your  core values  can transform the way you think, act, and navigate challenges. Instead of forcing productivi...

How can families support a child learning English when private tutoring isn't an option? In this episode of Intent on Purpose , host Laura Hansen Breksa speaks with Catherine Wilkinson , a qualified teacher with over 10 years of experience. Catherine discusses the transition from 1-on-1 tutoring to creating The Online English Teacher (OETI) , a project where she develops affordable resources for y...