Catalyst Conversations with Brooke

The conversation explores the theme of humility, judgment, and growth, emphasizing the importance of seeing people as they are and finding freedom in humility. It also delves into the value of meeting new people, finding God in unexpected places, spreading joy, and finding proof of doing something right as a parent. Takeaways Humility is about seeing people as they are, including ourselves Freedom...

Brooke shares her personal journey of facing rejection and disappointment, highlighting the theme of sparking light from darkness. She discusses the need for healing, the importance of vulnerability, finding joy in everyday moments, and delivers a message of hope and resilience. Takeaways Sparking light from darkness Embracing vulnerability and finding joy in everyday moments

The conversation delves into Megan Hjelmstad's personal journey of encountering suffering and discovering hope in the midst of it. It explores the role of prayer as a means of building a relationship with God and finding strength in weakness. Megan shares her experiences of answered prayers, understanding God's will, and relying on God as our heavenly Father. The conversation covers the themes of...

The conversation covers the implementation of EOS and Outgrow systems, the roles of Visionary and Integrator in business, working on the business with EOS, the origin and evolution of EOS, and the challenges of transitioning careers and entrepreneurship. The discussion also delves into the speaker's personal journey and the lessons learned from his experiences. The conversation delves into the int...

In this engaging conversation, Jen Orvis shares her journey from a corporate career to entrepreneurship with her business, The Revenue Partner. She discusses her passion for sales, the importance of balancing family life, and how her health and wellness background influences her work. Jen also delves into her spiritual journey and how her faith integrates into her business practices. Throughout th...

In this episode of Brooke's Babbles, Brooke had the privilege of interviewing former Netflix creative, Brandon Wasserberger. Learn about Brandon's journey and insights of a successful entrepreneur who runs a video marketing and branding agency, Fire Tribe, Inc. The discussion delves into the importance of storytelling, the impact of personal values on branding, and the transformational nature of h...

Sensitive topics bring up an array of emotions: sadness, grief, anxiety, anger. It’s normal to want to run away from these so-called negative feelings all together. But what if the difficulty is precisely why we need to process them and perhaps even share our stories?

In this episode of Brooke's Babbles, Brooke interviews Ashley Shank, owner of Win Consulting. Ashley shares her journey from working in cybersecurity at Facebook to founding her own digital marketing agency. She discusses the importance of following one's passion, the value of collaboration and transparency in business, and the lessons she's learned along the way.

In this heartfelt conversation, Jodi Lacroix shares her profound journey of love, loss, and healing after the tragic accident that left her husband paralyzed. She discusses her deep faith, the importance of the Latin Mass, and how her experiences led her to write a book about grief and hope. Jodi emphasizes the significance of communication in relationships, the role of free will in our lives, and...

In this episode titled 'The Butterfly Effect', Brooke explores the concept of interconnectedness through personal stories and reflections on kindness. She discusses the chaos theory's butterfly effect, illustrating how small actions can lead to significant outcomes. Through her experiences, she emphasizes the importance of positivity and the goodness in people, encouraging listeners to spread kind...

In this episode of Brooks Babbles, Brooke emphasizes the importance of practicing gratitude not just during Thanksgiving, but throughout the year. She shares personal anecdotes about how being a mother has influenced her perspective on gratitude and the importance of modeling positive behavior for her son. Brooke encourages listeners to appreciate the beauty in everyday life and to find moments of...

In this episode of Brooks Babbles, Brooke Kuhn interviews Michael Stanford, a financial advisor from Upstream Financial. Michael shares his journey from aspiring military service to discovering his passion for finance and entrepreneurship. He discusses the influence of his family, the challenges of balancing work and family life, and his faith journey that led him back to the Lord. Michael emphasi...

In this conversation, Kati Zuromski shares her journey from freelancing to establishing a successful agency. She discusses the fears and challenges of leaving a stable job and how a transformative event pushed her to fully commit to her business. The discussion highlights the importance of taking risks and embracing change for personal and professional growth.

Officially announcing the launch LifeStories Heirlooms! I've had the privilege of listening to my grandma's stories my entire life and I always felt like I had to find a way to preserve them so I started a new business that preserves stories in keepsake books and audiobooks. In this episode I'm sharing a clip from my beloved grandma's LifeStories interviews and discussing themes from her story.

Joining me on Brooke's Babbles is Jeff Althaus, managing attorney of Althaus Law in Northglenn, Colorado. In this episode we get to hear Jeff's journey to becoming an Estate Planning & Probate attorney, his values and how they align with his work, and some tips on how to learn more about this field of law to protect your family and legacy. Behind every business is a person with a dream, which...

The next time you experience disappointment or loss or anything in between, I challenge you to put on your rose-colored glasses and look for the ways this moment is preparing you to offer a helping hand down the road and what it’s trying to teach you. About Brooke’s Babbles Brooke’s Babbles is a podcast and blog where storytelling meets soul. Hosted by marketing consultant and professional babbler...

We live in a world that sometimes makes love feel like a transaction — only worth it if it’s returned, acknowledged, or lasts forever. But real love doesn’t work that way. In this episode, I’m sharing a deeply personal reflection on what it means to love fully, even when things don’t go the way we hoped. From friendships that drift to relationships that end, I’ll talk about why every act of love l...

If you’re anything like me you try to make the most of every season, especially summer. The blue skies, hot sun, and sound of splashes and laughter in the pool are missed once school starts again and yearned for during the cold months. Each season only comes once per year and though we know it will come again next year and every year after this, things will be different. Children give us the wonde...

Brooke’s Babbles: The Cracked Coffee Cup This babble was inspired by a coffee mug my sister gave me on her wedding day as a thank-you for being her maid of honor. Nearly four years later, that mug sits beside me as I record—cracked but cherished. That little crack, likely from carelessly tossing a hand-wash-only mug into the dishwasher, hasn’t stopped me from loving or using it. Why talk about a c...

Intro The blog that this episode is based off of was written in my notes app on my phone the other day while I was making protein waffles and my dog Lulu was staring up at me hoping for me to drop one, and this was a reminder once again that as a mom I do things differently and when I can, even if it’s not while sitting at a desk My saying is, “if you want something done ask a mom to do it” becaus...

Paradox of perfection: it expects us to achieve everything with a gold metal yet it prevents us from even starting. It paralyzes us. Brooke is diving in on tips for overcoming perfection.

Introducing Brooke's Babbles and your host, Brooke. Episode 1 is all about the purpose of this podcast and what I hope it sparks in your heart :)