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In this fun and unfiltered episode, recorded on January 30, 2025 , Matt and Meg return for another yap sesh! Running on low sleep and high vibes, there's a lot of singing and Matt reveals how Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) worked for him to get into every college and land every job he applied to🌟 Tune in for: - Pitchy musical moments - Thoughts on LinkedIn ...AND MORE! Join in on the...

Before diving back into interview-style episodes next month (February), enjoy this fun and freewheeling chat with my brother from another mother, Matt Jones! This special episode answers the question, what happens when a Gemini and an Aquarius have unlimited time to chat? It’s a true best-friend yap sesh that covers everything under the sun. 💡 Topics we explore: The importance of names and identi...

In this exciting episode, we meet Tiana Hakimzadeh, a true basketball enthusiast who has turned her passion into a remarkable career courtside. Tiana works on the scorer’s table for the Washington Wizards, Washington Mystics, and college basketball games at Georgetown and George Mason. She’s FIBA certified and has collaborated with Team USA in international competitions. With a Master's in Sports...

Discover the transformative power of Feng Shui with Louise, a certified Feng Shui Consultant and founder of Blossom With Feng Shui. 🌿 In this episode, we explore how Feng Shui works like acupuncture for your home, balancing energy (Chi) to create a life filled with harmony and prosperity. Louise shares actionable tips to enhance the energy in your space, insights on uncovering your personal eleme...

Dive deep into the world of ecology with Terry McTigue, an ecologist specializing in habitat restoration and benthic ecology. With a career spanning over three decades, Terry shares her journey from studying salt marshes in Galveston Bay to managing restoration projects across 20,000+ acres of Louisiana wetlands. Today, she focuses on restoring deep benthic communities impacted by the Deepwater Ho...

In Part 2 of Ben Lesser's harrowing testimonial, we continue his journey through the Nazi concentration camps, including Auschwitz, Buchenwald, and Dachau, leading to the profound moment of liberation. Ben shares the devastating realities of life inside the camps, the emotions of freedom, and his path to rebuilding after the Holocaust. He reflects on his life after liberation, including founding t...

In this episode, we welcome Ben Lesser, Holocaust survivor and founder of the ZACHOR Holocaust Remembrance Foundation. Born in Krakow, Poland, Ben shares his harrowing journey through the Nazi ghettos and infamous concentration camps, including Auschwitz, Buchenwald, and Dachau. He recounts his early life before the Holocaust, the unimaginable horrors he faced during his years in the camps, and hi...

Join us as we read a listener letter (thanks, Stacy!) and unpack a whole load of questions about setting goals, why we quit our resolutions, how to stay accountable, and why we feel judged. In this episode, we meet Meghan DeFord, a coach and consultant dedicated to empowering individuals through life's transitions. With nearly two decades of management and leadership experience, Meghan helps clien...

In this episode, we delve into the cultural contrasts between life in Australia and the USA. Join us as Andrea Morris, Executive Manager of the Emmy Monash Foundation, shares her unique insights on how living outside the USA can transform perspectives and impact personal growth. Discover how Andrea's work in fundraising has shaped her understanding of community and culture, and learn about the vit...

In this episode, we hear from Amy Taylor , an MBA , MENSA member , and commercially licensed pilot who has flown cargo, charter, and even worked as a flight instructor. Amy’s story is one of adventure, resilience, and pushing boundaries—both in the skies and on the ground. ✈️💪 Featured in major publications like Elle , Sports Illustrated , and Maxim , Amy is now in her 40s and embracing life with...

In this episode, we meet Heather Wethington, a structural engineer and entrepreneur with over 20 years of experience on California’s Central Coast. Heather shares her journey from earning her B.S. in Architectural Engineering at Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo (Go Mustangs!), to starting her own business and finding her voice in a field often dominated by the "old boys' network." We chat about the inter...

In this episode, we chat with Lisette Alvarez (they/them) , a multi-hyphenate storyteller and one of City of Alexandria’s “40 Under 40” . Lisette is the founder of Stormfire Productions , an award-winning audio production house that brings the magic and mystery of everyday life into storytelling. 🌍✨ As the Crosstown Arts Fall 2024 Artist-in-Residence , Lisette shares their experience navigating...

In this inspiring episode, we dive deep with Sarah Arnold-Hall, a High Performance Coach known for helping ambitious entrepreneurs, athletes, and creatives reach their most audacious goals. Sarah combines her psychology background with coaching strategies to empower people to push their limits and achieve the "impossible." With roots in extreme adventure, Sarah shares personal stories, including h...

Get ready to be inspired by Amanda Foster, an award-winning interior designer and founder of Foster Decor Consulting! With over a decade in the industry, Amanda’s passion for eDesign has taken her around the globe—from Mexico to Tokyo—designing virtually (and yes, in her PJs!). After COVID, she shifted gears to help fellow designers, offering group coaching, branding, and website makeovers. In thi...

In this episode, we chat with Vanessa Karel, a second-time founder, serial entrepreneur, and storyteller, who is making waves in the travel industry. As the founder of Greether, a travel startup dedicated to helping women travel more safely, Vanessa has been recognized as one of the 100 rising Latinx startup founders to watch. Greether has also earned accolades from Expedia’s accelerator program a...

In this episode, we sit down with Ashley Oppon, a Spiritual Practitioner, Registered Nurse, Oncology Certified Nurse, and Death Midwife. Ashley’s unique journey has led her to bridge the worlds of healthcare and spiritual care, providing compassionate guidance through one of the most challenging transitions in life. She is also a dedicated volunteer at Good Grief, an organization helping families...

In this episode, we talk with a former military officer and pilot whose life took an unexpected turn after the pandemic. Our guest founded Dogs on Deployment, a national nonprofit that began as a passion project born from a personal need to find care for her dog during military deployments. What started as a simple solution for military families has grown into a lifeline for service members across...

In this episode, we meet Carol Aguirre, MS, RD/LDN, a seasoned Clinical and Behavioral Health Dietitian with over fifteen years of experience. Carol has dedicated her career to helping women harness the power of food to improve their health and quality of life. As the founder of The Vegan Weight Loss Nutritionist, Carol takes a holistic, science-based approach to help vegan women shed pounds and b...

Christine and I talked about how she came to build her business, what the innovation ecosphere is, her thoughts on leadership and mentorship, how to get involved in non-profit boards, and the importance of giving back to your community.

Heidy De La Cruz is an author, the host of the podcast The American Dream In The Eyes of Immigrants, and a podcast coach. You can find her at https://heidydelacruz.com/

Chris Feria sat down to talk about his experience breaking, the culture, what we should watch for in the Olympics, and how b-boying has made him better at  jiu-jitsu.

Savannah Hipes is a therapist who specializes in sleep and anxiety. We discuss what the heck sleep is, why we need it, nightmares, how to get better sleep, and when to see a specialist. You don't want to sleep on this episode (I'll see myself out...)

Danielle (Reedy) Kettlewell is an Olympian, author, speaker, and coach. She retired from her sport to go to university, suffered a concussion, and went on to represent Australia in the 2016 Olympics. We talk about the power of mindset, achieving goals, her Olympic experience, and her current work of empowering women. You can find Danielle at: TT @daniellekettlewell IG @thedaniellereedy facebook.co...

Angela Gutierrez has spent her career in the fashion industry and over a decade at Boston Proper. She shares the ins and outs of how your clothes are conceptualized and brought to the consumer, thoughts about the color yellow, and this year's Met Gala. You can find Angela's work at: https://www.bostonproper.com/ You can see the tweed blazer I regret not buying at https://www.bostonproper.c...