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Jonah made a bold choice at 17 to intern in Los Angeles and endure a 7-8 hour round trip commute so he could pursue his career. But his most impactful story is the one he tells daily, encouraging everyone he meets on their "soul journey" to remember that our purpose is to expand with each experience and not let fear define our choices. Listen and learn why we should each have an ancestor table.

If you have a pup, find your way to Megan – she is a passionate and compassionate dog trainer, who listens to the animals as well as their owners. She has a kind heart, loves knee football and grits from Jacksonville, and is simply delightful.

Julie  is the teacher you will wish you had in school – she is kind, warm, and supportive. She is living her dream, even though she knows she is not done learning and growing. She taught me that table manners can be an expression of love, and that the little sister should never be underestimated.

Jenna  has overcome greater challenges than most of us and yet she is one of the most centered and positive people I have had the honor to meet. Listening to her speak about her work and perspective enhanced my day. She lives her mantra – to feel fulfilled even when things are bumpy around us.

I want to be more like  Cathy , who has lived her life knowing that if a door is open, you can walk through it without a plan and figure it out along the way! She was able to use that strength to pursue her life's work, which is simply an embodiment of her desire to help others along their journey.  Cathy  spreads unconditional love and reminds her family and friends not to let anyone dictate what...

Brian  is one of the bravest people I have spoken with – at 50, he left a successful business behind to move to New York City and pursue his dream of being an actor. He believes that we all have a life purpose, and you never know how or when you will find it. Check out his episode to learn about his "attitude of gratitude" and the most incredible and unique superpower he wants to have.

Laura  is a delightful, rare, and beautiful combination of artist and spiritual mentor. As an artist, she creates bronze statutes that have traveled around the world to inspire and raise money for charities and found their way into the homes of collectors. And as a spiritual mentor, she encourages us all to shower our "shadowy bits" with light and love, invite our demons to tea, and remember that...

Stacy  always loved to sing, and now she's an entertainment entrepreneur, performing and connecting with people through her upbeat (and sometimes quirky) music.  When she's not on stage, she teaches, helping other musicians follow their dreams.  Stacy  makes sure to keep a positive mindset – and a healthy dose of humor even during the pandemic. StacyGabel.com

Paul 's enthusiasm for his passion is impressive – he's a blacksmith who creates authentic swords and knives with the same method used hundreds of years ago, in a forge built by his father. It was a pleasure to meet this unique man who loves animals and believes that life is too short to be mean, angry, or miserable. Paul's YouTube channel

Since  Bevin grew up moving around, she knows what it means to be the new kid, and now keeps her arms wide open to understand everyone she meets. She is both rooted in science as an industrial hygienist (you have to listen to understand), and in music, deriving her talent from her father. It's important to her to break down racial barriers and teach people one on one that inequity should be challe...

Suzanne  is a kind and gentle artist who believes that anyone can find a way to express themselves creatively. She has a unique fear, especially as she can trace her roots back to a sea captain ancestor who traveled to Jamestown in the 1600's. I had a lovely conversation with  Suzanne  and hope she finds a way to ensure the Rockettes attend her send off.

I had a wonderful time hearing about  Randy 's adventurous childhood, exploring the woods and surviving a haunted house. And he went on to make some bold choices, not the least of which was to pursue his passion for sculpture, creating everything from small comic creatures to a life-sized cheese and cracker tree. He wants to make sure that people remember he made them smile – and he certainly did...

Ariella's role as a mother of four young adults is most important to her, but she finds time to be a humanitarian building bridges with those in need, and a self-published author of several fantasy novels. She honors her Cherokee heritage, and moved me with her insight – that we each have the choice to help ourselves and inspire others to do the same.

From Seattle, to New York, to Germany, to California, Anne found her way to Texas where she heals and motivates people to pursue their life paths and passions, and to connect with their intuition. She knows that what matters most is not what you do but how you make someone feel, and she makes sure to pass along friendship and encouragement to those in her life.

Rebecca's second graders are lucky to have her – she's creative, thoughtful, and loving. Her journey from paralegal to teacher and devoted mom, and from loving wife to widow, and later, embarking on a new relationship, has taught her to move through her life with grace, resilience, and positivity.

This kind and open soul is a pianist, composer, and professor who will move you with his bravery. It was inspiring to hear his story and learn that he does not let the challenges he's faced diminish his life – whether pursuing his passion for music, encouraging his students to do what they love, or living a full and joyous life with his husband.

I cannot stop smiling from my conversation with Darrel. He is a true creative soul, kind and compassionate, and committed to making sure his clients don't give into aging. He is proud of his say yes attitude (even if he doubts himself), loves punk music, and doesn't think I'm a stalker. (You have to listen to know what that means!)

Author, empath, mentor, investigator, editor --- it all comes together in her quest to uncover the energy of desire and spark others on their journey to discover what makes them irresistible. She is the creator of SoulCandy and she lives by a simple rule – keep trying new things.

Though he didn't land the role of Peter Rabbit when he was five, he's been entertaining and charming us ever since, whether on Days of our Lives or The Nanny. Charlie is a delightful storyteller with an optimism that is infectious. But what makes him truly special is his kind heart and perspective on life.

Mary describes herself as a "late bloomer", but in reality she is someone who continues to bloom by keeping herself open to new opportunities and challenges. From DJ to beekeeper, she is delightful and kind, with a spirit that will bring some light to your day.

Not many kids choose their career by seventh grade, but not many kids are as logical and clear headed as Damon. He's an engineer and patent attorney who relies on reason more than emotion, but that didn't fool me -- this future farmer has passionate views and a huge soft spot for his family.

From pharmaceutical sales, to life coach for women over 50, Connie always incorporates charity and service in her endeavors. She is sweet and delightful, and as she adjusts to retired life in Myrtle Beach, I hope she gets to star in the rom-com of her dreams!

It was an honor to meet  Andres , who lives in town with no stoplight, can trace his routes in New Mexico back five hundred years, and has come face to face with a mountain lion. He is insightful and kind, and through the personal challenges he's faced, simply wants us to remember not to judge ourselves too harshly.

Though playing trombone in elementary school didn't make her popular, she stuck with music until three months of vocal lessons changed her life. Sarah is a performer and, because normal is boring according to Sarah, a parrot handler. Sarah is grounded and real, and you will relate to her explanation of how she has contributed to the universe.

I admit I'm biased when it comes to Sue, but listen to her charming and delightful interview and you will learn why she is one of my best friends. She is independent and self-sufficient but not afraid to reveal the enormous soft spot she has for her family and friends. And you won't want to miss the story she tells about her hockey coach Dad.