Cellophane: Revealing the Brilliance Behind the Vision

What happens when the thing you’ve always been chasing turns out not to be what matters most? In this conversation, Sam Palmer reflects on the moments that shaped him, from a costly mistake as a college student, to building a career in sales, becoming a husband and father, and redefining what success means. Along the way, Sam, explores accountability, communication, the tension between freedom and...

What happens when the system meant to help you can’t fully see you? For more than a decade, Jennifer Colletti lived inside that question. Chronic pain. Unclear answers. A diagnosis that came late, and even then, without a roadmap forward. What emerged wasn’t resignation, but resolve. In this conversation, Jennifer shares how a long season of physical struggle became the catalyst for a different wa...

What happens when a life built on self-reliance becomes a life built for others? In this conversation, Carla Beaurline reflects on a lifetime of independence, from quietly pursuing her own path as a young competitor to navigating the profound responsibility of caring for her parents. What emerges is not just a story of drive, but of authorship, the decision to be the one responsible for her life,...

What if the most important work you’ll ever do isn’t fixing what’s wrong, but finally understanding what’s right? In this conversation, Bethany von Steinbergs shares the moment that reshaped how she sees herself and others. It is not through deficits, but through strengths. What began as a college assessment became a lifelong lens that now shapes how she leads, coaches, parents, and lives. But thi...

What if the most powerful force in a classroom isn’t curriculum, but compassion in action? In this episode of Cellophane, I sit down with Cam Earle-Dennis, educator, behavioral scientist, and founder of reMINDed, whose work connects neuroscience, trauma-informed practice, and social-emotional learning. But Cam’s work didn’t begin in a research lab or a strategy meeting. It began as a quiet third g...

We are often defined by our "doing", the titles on our LinkedIn profiles, and the tasks on our to-do lists. But what if the most important parts of our identity are found in the silences? In this episode, I sit down with global career counselor Paige McDonough to discuss her transition from the fashion industry to international education, and the profound realization that we are human beings, not...

How do we remain human in a world dominated by automation and speed? In this episode, I sit down with Jon Judah, a marketing transformation, leader and professor at Georgetown University, to explore the brackish space between emerging technology and human intuition. Jon shares his deep personal insights from watching his father teach firearms to nervous students to learning from toy designers in A...

Designer and creative leader Diego Nicolau joins me for a conversation about creativity that isn’t glued to a medium, a platform, or an algorithm. We dig into the shift from chasing outcomes to honoring the process, why identity matters more than titles, how social media warps our creative instincts, and why slowing down with a manual camera can reset your entire way of seeing. If you’ve ever wond...

In this episode, I sit down with Matt Weiss , founder of Soul Purpose Advisory and longtime leader in the advertising world, to unpack how heart, humility, and hustle shaped his shift from running major agencies to building a soul-driven advisory practice. Matt opens up about rediscovering a singular focus after decades in corporate structures, why AI feels less like “artificial intelligence” and...

In this episode of Cellophane, I peal back the layers of tennis professional Matt Williamson. Beyond the court, Matt reveals the core philosophies that drive him, from his unexpected transition to tennis during a global pandemic, to his deep-seated curiosity about human relationships, and the art of adaptation. Discover how he tailors his coaching style to individual personalities, whether they se...

In this episode, I have a candid, insightful conversation with Amanda Murawski, Executive Director of Digital Strategy and Experience at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. Amanda shares her powerful journey of self-discovery, from navigating significant personal life changes, like moving across the country as a teen and her parents’ divorce, to seeking out action-oriented opportunities, includi...

In this conversation, Dr. G sits down with Laurie Hauge, a leader who blends data acumen, emotional intelligence, and a “quiet fire” that has guided her through layoffs, career pivots, entrepreneurship, and leadership at a boutique marketing agency. Laurie shares how early experiences and data analytics, actuarial work, and a well-timed golf course conversation shaped her path. She opens up about...

In this episode, I sit down with my wife, Molly Schnagl — a self-described “actionator” who has spent her career turning complex ideas into executable systems. From opening gas stations in Guam and bringing Dairy Queen into convenience stores to leading digital transformation projects and developing a new SaaS product, Molly’s story is one of courage through action. Together we unpack what it mean...

In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Kim Oppelt, VP of Career Readiness and Development at Kudor, and Executive Director of the Institute for Career Advising and Development. We explore how vision, empathy, and opportunity intersect in the world of career development. From her roots in rural, Minnesota to her leadership positions, Kim shares how her journey shaped a mission to level the plane fiel...

In this episode of Cellophane, AI Strategist Mike Pettijohn shares a human-centered approach to the AI revolution. Mike contrasts the regressive, forced adoption that leads to a "race to zero" with his vision of "Zero Fear" through people-focused AI adoption. Discover the practical steps individuals and leaders can take to go from cautious exposure to confident competence, ensuring technology empo...

In this episode, I speak with my friend, Dr. Jason Weber, Vice Chancellor at Texas Tech University. Jason shares his journey from professional burnout to a career built on developing others. We explore how curiosity, intentional reflection, and grace served as his guide posts for meaningful work. Together we unpack the pivotal moments that sparked his career transformation, the practices he develo...

Join host, Dr. G, as he sits down with Mitch Munson, a former corporate employee who made a life-altering transition into ministry. Mitch, now the KLIFE Ministry Director in Fairplay, Missouri, opens up about his personal journey of overcoming self-doubt, anxiety, and an “almost quarter-life crisis” after college.  Mitch shares how his relationship with God galvanized and allowed him to find his t...