AudioLife Memoirs

What if the biggest barrier to sustainability isn’t science or technology but human behavior? In this episode of the AudioLife Podcast, we sit down with Josh Dorfman — entrepreneur, author, media personality, and creator of The Lazy Environmentalist — for a fascinating conversation about innovation, consumer psychology, entrepreneurship, and building a more sustainable future. Josh shares the unex...

In this thought-provoking episode of the AudioLife Memoirs podcast, host Carrie Purcell sits down with entrepreneur, author, and teacher Chris Land for a deep conversation about spirituality, consciousness, entrepreneurship, purpose, and the experiences that shaped his worldview.  Chris shares his journey from introverted computer prodigy to serial entrepreneur, revealing how selling his first com...

What would you ask your parents if you knew you couldn’t ask forever? In this episode of the AudioLife Podcast, Carrie sits down with author, journalist, and podcaster Kyle Thiermann to explore the power of interviewing your parents—and why it might be one of the most meaningful things you ever do. Kyle shares the deeply personal story that led him to interview his own parents after a life-alterin...

Finding Your Break: David Towle on Cycling, Setbacks, and the Power of Mindset. In this episode of the AudioLife Podcast, host Carrie Purcell sits down with cycling announcer David Towle to explore a life shaped by movement, chance encounters, and the moments that quietly change everything. From a childhood that spanned continents to growing up in Boulder during a transformative era, David shares...

What happens when grief opens the door to something unexpected? In this powerful episode of the AudioLife Podcast , host Carrie Purcell sits down with author Cindy Adams , whose life changed forever after the sudden death of her son, Adam. In the years that followed, Cindy began experiencing what she describes as a series of communications, signs, and synchronicities that reshaped her understandin...

In this episode of the AudioLife Podcast, we sit down with Dr. Edward Mack Francis—an executive coach, consultant, community leader, and passionate advocate for experiential learning. From the peanut farms of Halifax County, North Carolina, to the boardrooms of Atlanta’s most impactful nonprofits, Edward’s life journey is shaped by a deep commitment to doing good and doing well. As a man whose sto...

What does sustainability really mean—and how can AI help us get there? In this episode of AudioLife Memoirs , host Carrie Purcell sits down with Arnaud Blandin , CEO & Founder of IRIS (Institute for Responsible Innovation and Sustainability) and co-author of The AI Revolution . Arnaud brings over 20 years of experience across engineering, entrepreneurship, and sustainability—including work on...

In the final episode our New Year's series The Year Between Us, we turn the microphone toward someone who is usually behind the scenes. C Maximo, AudioLife’s audio engineer and a core member of our creative family, joins us to reflect on 2025 and look ahead to 2026.  From building a thriving creative business with her husband, to navigating health challenges, to leading with generosity through com...

In this special series called the Year Between Us, we welcome back Michael Marckx for a reflective conversation about change, creativity, and hope. Nearly two years after recording his original audio memoir, Michael returns to share what has shifted in his life — from navigating the realities of AI and the economy, to rediscovering joy through walking, writing, and learning. He opens up about fami...

In this special series called The Year Between Us, we welcome back Tony Roy — pilot, father of four, and returning AudioLife guest — for an honest conversation about growth, perspective, and what truly matters. One year after recording his original audio memoir, Tony reflects on the chaos and beauty of 2025: raising four daughters, navigating career and family demands, completing major life projec...

In this special series called The Year Between Us, we welcome back Sharon Edwards , a beloved guest and the voice behind one of AudioLife’s very first AI-assisted episodes, for a deeply moving reflection on love, faith, family, and the adventures still ahead.  In 2025, Sharon and her husband Larry crossed Canada by camper from Ontario to British Columbia proving that curiosity and courage don’t ha...

In this special series called The Year Between Us , AudioLife co-founder Joe Marckx returns to the microphone to reflect on a year shaped by fatherhood, creativity, and intentional growth. Joe shares the story of coaching his eight-year-old son’s soccer team and the unforgettable moment when all that practice finally paid off. He talks about stepping out from behind the scenes and into social medi...

In this special series called The Year Between Us , we sit down with Grace Chen , one of AudioLife’s own memoir hosts, as she steps out from behind the microphone to reflect on her own life. Grace shares a deeply honest look at 2025 — from learning how to pause instead of reacting, to discovering unexpected confidence through Muay Thai, to navigating the emotional weight of caring for a parent wit...

In this episode of AudioLife , host Carrie Purcell sits down with Svetlana Zavelskaya , Head of Software Engineering, Data Platform & Infrastructure at Quanata, and an international bestselling co-author of The AI Revolution . Born in Kyiv and now a senior technology leader in New York, Svetlana shares her journey from mathematics and engineering to the front lines of financial technology, and...

In this episode of the AudioLife Podcast , host Carrie Purcell sits down with Georg Langlotz , Head of the GCRG AI Center of Excellence at UBS and co-author of the bestselling book The AI Revolution . With over two decades of experience in financial services, Georg shares a grounded, insider perspective on how artificial intelligence, particularly generative and agentic AI, is transforming highly...

In this deeply human episode, host Carrie Purcell sits down with Anna Keibler , whose debut travel memoir, A Ghost in the Middle Kingdom , recounts an extraordinary coming-of-age journey across China between the ages of 19 and 25. With honesty, humor, and emotional clarity, Anna shares how her six years in China shaped her identity, challenged her beliefs, and ultimately transformed her life.

In this powerful and emotionally rich episode, host Carrie Purcell sits down with Deanna Frober , whose life story spans childhood medical trauma, evangelical upbringing, spiritual deconstruction, plant-medicine exploration, and creative rebirth. Deanna’s reflections illuminate what it means to reclaim your identity, confront inherited stories, and return to yourself after a lifetime of seeking. C...

In this episode of AudioLife , host Carrie Purcell speaks with Su Jella , international speaker, author, and executive leader in data analytics and AI. Named one of the Top 50 Global Innovators in Data and Analytics and a winner of the Women in AI Awards , Sue shares her insights from her chapter “The Dawn of Synergy: Human and AI” in the bestselling book The AI Revolution . Su explores how artifi...

Born and raised in New Orleans, author, musician, and radio host Richard Bienvenu shares his colorful life journey from filmmaking to teaching in Spain, from off-the-grid living in Washington State to returning home to the Crescent City. In this episode, Richard reflects on his French heritage, the soulful rhythms of New Orleans, lessons from Hurricane Katrina, and the inspiration behind his book...

In this conversation with Carrie Purcell, Pramod Patke, an automotive technology leader with 15+ years in autonomous systems discusses his chapter “Beyond Transportation: The Power of Autonomous Vehicles” from the best-selling book The AI Revolution: Thriving Within Civilization’s Next Big Disruption .   The episode explores how AI is transforming mobility: from the technical breakthroughs behind...

In this episode of AudioLife , host Carrie Purcell sits down with Jaspreet Chager — pharmacist, healthcare leader, single mother, and founder of AI Simplify Now . Jaspreet shares her remarkable journey of resilience, risk-taking, and empowerment, revealing how AI became her most reliable partner in navigating divorce, raising children, and launching a business. From transforming healthcare adminis...

In this episode of AudioLife, host Carrie Purcell sits down with Daria Rudnik - founder of Adra AI, board member of the World Ethics Organization, and co-author of The AI Revolution. With experience spanning six continents and leadership roles at Deloitte and beyond, Daria shares her insights on how teams can thrive in these changing times. This conversation is a must-listen for anyone navigating...

In this episode, Carrie Purcell sits down with Erica Dill —COO, entrepreneur, podcast host, and ovarian cancer survivor. Erica shares her journey from childhood in California to scaling a startup from $2M to $54M, all while navigating mental health challenges and surviving cancer. Her story is one of resilience, reinvention, and finding purpose in both business and life. Tune in for an open, inspi...

Peggy O'Flaherty joins Carrie Purcell in the AudioLife studio to chat about her background, entrepreneurial journey, and where she hopes the world is headed as the age of AI is upon us.

In this episode of AudioLife, Rafal Janczyk joins us in studio to discuss his journey as a pioneer in AI.