Start Somewhere Podcast

What if the challenges you’ve faced aren’t the end of your story—but the beginning of a completely different one? In this episode of Start Somewhere Podcast, we sit down with Dave Letterfly Knoderer, a lifelong creative, entrepreneur, artist, author, performer, and storyteller whose extraordinary 50-plus-year journey has taken him from the circus and classical horsemanship to entrepreneurship, rec...

What if the unfinished conversations, unspoken boundaries, broken promises, and unresolved resentment in your life are quietly stealing your time, energy, and peace? In this episode of Start Somewhere Podcast, we’re joined by Robin Quinn Keehn, Human Dynamics Specialist, Certified Mediator, and author of Stop Stealing From Yourself. Robin introduces us to the idea of “Open Loops” — the situations...

What if the identity you’ve been living with is no longer who you’re meant to be? In this episode of the Start Somewhere Podcast , we sit down with Leo Dulay , transformational coach, hypnotherapist, NLP practitioner, and author of You Are Not Your Past , for a powerful conversation about personal development, identity, and emotional patterns. After spending 22 years at AT&T, Leo’s unexpected layo...

What if personal growth isn’t about making one massive change, but about the small choices we make every day? In this episode of the Start Somewhere Podcast, I’m joined by Ed Tomlinson, a relationship author, longtime businessman, community leader, and lifelong learner who has spent decades exploring what makes people and their lives thrive. At 79, Ed shares insights from a remarkable journey span...

Business growth isn’t just about increasing revenue—it also depends on having the right people in place to support that growth. In this episode, we sit down with Clark A. Ingram, founder and president of People Profits, LLC, speaker, author of Churn, and former Chief Human Resources Officer with more than 30 years of experience across multiple industries. Clark shares how employee turnover, chroni...

What if the difficult seasons of life could become opportunities for growth, strength, and deeper purpose? In this episode of the Start Somewhere Podcast , we sit down with Bill Derrick , a family business leader with more than 50 years of experience in the construction industry, author, and speaker. Bill shares the personal lessons he gained from navigating major challenges—including leading his...

Personal growth often begins with something we may not want to face: taking responsibility for where we are and the choices that brought us there. In this episode of the Start Somewhere Podcast , I’m joined by Branch Isole , author, poet, storyteller, and podcast host, to explore the connection between personal responsibility, choice, consequence, truth, and meaningful growth. Branch shares insigh...

What if personal growth isn’t about doing more, achieving more, or constantly pushing yourself forward—but learning when to slow down? In this episode, Tony Tenaglier joins us for a meaningful conversation about self-awareness, personal development, presence, and living with greater intention. Drawing from his work in Industrial-Organizational Psychology, leadership, engineering, and yoga philosop...

What if the reason you can’t slow down, switch off, or stop overthinking isn’t because you need better boundaries or a better calendar—but because of what you believe about who you need to be? In this episode of Start Somewhere Podcast, I’m joined by Liz Coleman, a certified Transformational Life Coach, Mind Shifting and NLP practitioner, psychology graduate, and creator of the MindLife Reset™. Li...

What does it really mean to build a good life? In this episode of Start Somewhere Podcast , we sit down with Kirana Sidin , author, life coach, and creator of Cheers for a Good Life , to explore intentional living, purpose, self-respect, relationships, and the everyday choices that shape the life we ultimately create. Kirana challenges the idea that a good life is simply about achieving more, earn...

What does business development really look like beyond sales, networking, and chasing opportunities? In this episode of Start Somewhere, I’m joined by Rory O’Keeffe, commercial lawyer, entrepreneur, storyteller, and founder of RMOK Legal, to explore how trust, relationships, curiosity, communication, and adaptability can shape meaningful professional growth. Rory shares insights from his journey a...

What if your financial struggles aren’t only about money—but also about the way you see yourself? In this episode of Start Somewhere Podcast , we sit down with George M. Blount , financial therapist, finance professor, and founder of nBalance Financial, for a powerful conversation about the connection between money, self-worth, identity, and personal growth . George helps us look beyond budgets an...

What if sustainable business growth is about more than revenue, customers, and profit? In this episode, we sit down with Mathias Lemos Castillo, founder of MLC Consulting, community engagement consultant, and cultural bridge-builder, to explore how culture, community, relationships, and inclusive leadership can influence the way businesses grow. Born and raised in Uruguay before moving to the Unit...

What if personal growth isn’t about becoming someone completely different, but about discovering more deeply who you already are? In this heartfelt conversation, Holly B. Gutwillinger joins us to explore personal development through the lens of creativity, resilience, relationships, and the unexpected lessons animals can teach us. Holly is an award-winning author, podcaster, and MFA student in fic...

What if the experiences that broke you could also reveal your greatest strength? In this powerful conversation, Peak Performance Coach and Life Strategist Jessie Torres shares how she transformed years of fear, trauma, loss, and survival into a life rooted in purpose, passion, resilience, and service. Jessie introduces the powerful concept of “Fierce Grace”—learning to face fear with courage and c...

What happens when you’ve spent years following expectations, rules, and the voices of others—and suddenly realize you’ve lost touch with your own? After 16 years living under a vow of obedience in a convent, Toni LaMotta discovered that obedience isn't limited to religious life. We can also become obedient to family expectations, perfectionism, relationships, corporate culture, and the need for ex...

What if personal growth begins when we step beyond what feels familiar? In this inspiring conversation, Elisabeth Villiger Toufexis shares how more than 100 countries, decades of travel, unexpected adventures, and encounters with people from around the world have shaped her understanding of personal growth. From overcoming fear and embracing uncertainty to stepping outside our comfort zones and le...

What if the choices you keep making aren’t necessarily what you truly want—but simply what feels familiar? In this episode, we’re joined by Jena Jake, therapist-trained empowerment coach, Compatibility Strategist, and creator of the Love Smarter method. Jena helps high-achieving women recognize the patterns that keep them stuck and develop the self-trust needed to make choices that are genuinely a...

Are you truly in control of your thoughts, behaviors, and decisions—or are you living on autopilot? In this episode, Alan Bodnar, neurophilosopher, researcher, and founder of The Self-Driving You, explores the science and psychology behind automatic behavior and personal change. We discuss consciousness, mindfulness, brain wiring, behavior patterns, and practical ways to become more intentional ab...

What can pressure, mistakes, and setbacks teach us about ourselves? In this episode, Silvia Rizzo explores personal development through her experience in high-performance sport and business. We discuss self-awareness, mental resilience, learning from mistakes, handling pressure, and making better decisions when things don’t go as planned. Silvia shares practical insights on how challenges can beco...

What if the habits and patterns holding you back aren’t a lack of willpower, but unconscious patterns that can be changed? In this episode of Start Somewhere Podcast , Jonathan “JLo” Logan, transformational coach, hypnotherapist, and behavioral-change expert, explains how self-awareness can help us recognize the hidden patterns influencing our habits, decisions, identity, and direction in life. We...

What if personal growth doesn’t begin with having all the answers—but simply with taking the first step? In this episode, Wes Towers, founder of Uplift 360, shares lessons from more than 20 years of building a business, making mistakes, overcoming setbacks, and learning what actually works. We explore how real-world experiences can shape personal development, why failure can become valuable feedba...

Personal development is often presented as better habits, positive thinking, and setting goals—but what if meaningful growth requires us to understand the deeper experiences shaping how we think, feel, and relate to others? In this episode of Start Somewhere Podcast , we sit down with psychotherapist and trauma educator Eric Wolterstorff to explore the connection between trauma integration, somati...

What if personal growth isn't about becoming someone new, but about becoming more aware of who you already are? In this thought-provoking episode, we sit down with Alan Gillanders , a lifelong seeker of truth whose work explores the intersection of consciousness, spirituality, metaphysics, science, and personal transformation. Alan takes us through his journey of questioning what is real, explorin...

What if personal growth begins with something as simple—and as challenging—as becoming fully aware of yourself? In this episode, we sit down with Dr. G. Rex Kruhly , founder of Depth Healing, quantum energy healer, author, martial artist, and lifelong student of human transformation. With more than five decades of experience spanning psychology, meditation, chiropractic care, martial arts, and hea...