Diary of a Dreamer

What if you could make a delicious, satisfying meal for just $5? Chef Moe is using his culinary background to address a growing need: food insecurity. Through his $5 meals, he's showing people how to eat well, make the most of their food budget, and maintain dignity along the way. It was such a delight getting to know Chef Moe beyond the social media content I've been following! I thought it was a...

What if being a good parent has less to do with being perfect and more to do with being present? In this episode of Diary of a Dreamer, I sit down with author, storyteller, and speaker Marlene D’Agostini to talk about her debut book, Rearview Reflections, and the unexpected detours that shaped her journey through motherhood. Marlene began writing the stories that eventually became her book when he...

What happens when the career you thought you would retire from suddenly disappears? For Jennifer Struffert, losing a 20-year corporate career became the beginning of something much more meaningful. Today, she is the founder of Enduring Connections and Advocacy, where she helps people navigate divorce, co-parenting, conflict, and difficult family transitions through mediation, coaching, and parenti...

Your local library might be one of the best (and most overlooked) resources for your small business. In this episode of Diary of a Dreamer, Tasha Eizinger talks with Melissa Brander, founder of Pocket Homeschool and Smart Homeschool Society, about how entrepreneurs and small-business owners can use public libraries to learn, connect, research, create, and grow. Libraries have evolved far beyond bo...

What can a 104-year-old family apple orchard teach us about entrepreneurship, resilience, and surviving hard times? In this episode of Diary of a Dreamer, Tasha Eizinger talks with Maureen Kercher of Kercher's Apple Orchard in Goshen, Indiana, about what it really takes to build a resilient family business. From a devastating hailstorm that destroyed approximately 265,000 bushels of apples to toda...

What if taking better care of your skin didn't require a 12-step routine or a bathroom full of expensive products? In this episode of Diary of a Dreamer, I sit down with Dr. Angela Casey, a double board-certified dermatologist and dermatologic surgeon, to talk about skin health, skincare for teens, sunscreen, skin cancer prevention, and how to cut through the noise of the beauty industry. Dr. Ange...

What if the behavior we're calling "defiance," "laziness," or "lack of focus" is actually telling us something about a child's brain? In this episode of Diary of a Dreamer, I'm joined by Dr. Lisa Riegel for a powerful conversation about ADHD, executive function, brain development, and practical ways parents and teachers can better support children. Dr. Riegel explains why ADHD isn't simply an inab...

In this episode of Diary of a Dreamer: Be The Change, Tasha Eizinger sits down with Colin William, Teaching Professor in the Department of Psychological Sciences at Purdue University, to explore how we can become more thoughtful consumers of information in a world filled with social media, misinformation, and emotional manipulation. Colin breaks down how propaganda works, why even highly educated...

What does it take to break barriers, build confidence, and create a legacy that lasts beyond your accomplishments? In this inspiring episode of Diary of a Dreamer, Tasha Eizinger sits down with Dr. Paula Crider, internationally recognized conductor, educator, clinician, and Professor Emerita at the University of Texas. Dr. Crider shares the powerful story behind her groundbreaking career, includin...

What if giving up isn’t always failure? What if sometimes it’s the first step toward finding the right path? In this episode of Diary of a Dreamer, Tasha Eizinger sits down with Dr. Heather Baker to explore what resilience really means and how we can develop the skills to navigate challenges, setbacks, and uncertainty. With research focused on resilience and coping strategies, Dr. Heather Baker sh...

What does it take to raise resilient kids in a world full of distractions, division, and constant noise? In this episode of Be the Change, I sit down with my former teacher, Kristin Bonner, for a thoughtful and practical conversation about parenting, education, resilience, and how we can teach the next generation to think critically and communicate respectfully. From technology overload and post-C...

What if the key to better behavior, stronger leadership, and healthier relationships isn't found in stricter rules, but in understanding how the brain works? In this episode of Diary of a Dreamer, Tasha Eizinger sits down with educator, author, and leadership expert Dr. Lisa Riegel to explore how brain science influences behavior, learning, anxiety, self-regulation, and personal growth. Drawing fr...

What does it take to grow a passion project into a thriving business with hundreds of thousands of followers? In this episode of Diary of a Dreamer, I sit down with Emily Christensen, founder of Country Roads Sourdough, to talk about her incredible journey from learning how to bake sourdough bread to building a business that reaches more than 800,000 followers across social media. Emily shares the...

In this episode, Tasha Eizinger sits down with civic advocate Sue Kesim to explore what real civic action looks like in everyday life and how ordinary people can create meaningful change in their communities. From city meetings and budgeting decisions to sidewalk repairs and legislation, Sue breaks down how local government actually works and how you can engage with it in practical, doable ways. S...

What if the biggest thing holding you back isn’t your circumstances but your mindset? In this episode of Diary of a Dreamer, I sit down with mindset coach and nurse Regina Sloan to talk about overcoming people-pleasing, procrastination, overwhelm, and limiting beliefs. We discuss:
✔️ Therapy vs. coaching
✔️ The “Fishbowl Mindset”
✔️ Why asking for help is powerful
✔️ How to stop repeating old patt...

What if the thing your business needs most… isn’t another strategy, but the right room? In this episode of Diary of a Dreamer, we’re sharing the heart behind The Elevated Entrepreneur Event: why we created it, who it’s for, and what makes it different from traditional small business events. As small business owners, we’ve both experienced what it feels like to build something from the ground up, n...

Can kids actually enjoy learning math? In this episode of Diary of a Dreamer, Tasha Eizinger sits down with Kathleen Cotter Clayton, curriculum developer for RightStart Mathematics, to explore a better way to teach math. Instead of worksheets and memorization, Kathleen shares how games, visual tools, and hands-on learning help kids truly understand math concepts. If your child struggles with math...

What happens when curiosity meets courage? In this episode of Diary of a Dreamer, I sit down with Vinod, founder of Kids Explore Robotics, to talk about dreaming big, nurturing curiosity, and empowering the next generation of innovators through hands-on learning. Vinod shares his journey into robotics education, why fostering creativity and problem-solving in kids matters more than ever, and how p...

In this episode of Diary of a Dreamer, Tasha Eizinger sits down with Kelli Pearson, founder of Artful Math and author of the best-selling Kitten Math series, to challenge one of the most damaging beliefs many of us carry: “I’m just not a math person.” This conversation goes far beyond math. Kelli shares how learning becomes transformational when we replace memorization and pressure with meaning, c...

In this episode of Diary of a Dreamer, Tasha Eizinger sits down with Jamie, founder of Humble Heart Press, homeschooling mother of five, Charlotte Mason co-op leader, and creator of the Homeschool Unburdened movement. This deeply practical and encouraging conversation explores how intentional systems, habit training, and community support can transform both homeschooling and entrepreneurship witho...

This final episode in the Diary Unlocked series is a continuation of Pt. 4 - Ignoring your intuition always costs something. In this episode, I share how someone taught me a painful but necessary lesson about boundaries and self-trust. I didn’t listen to my inner voice, and I learned the hard way why intuition exists in the first place. If you’ve ever said, “I knew better, but I didn’t listen,” th...

Ignoring your intuition always costs something. In this episode, I share how two people taught me a painful but necessary lesson about boundaries and self-trust. I didn’t listen to my inner voice, and I learned the hard way why intuition exists in the first place. If you’ve ever said, “I knew better, but I didn’t listen,” this episode is for you. 🎧 Diary of a Dreamer is a podcast about personal g...

In this Diary of a Dreamer episode, Tasha Eizinger sits down with speaker, author, and Soulstir founder Mike Brown. Mike shares the powerful story behind his children’s books, the social impact mission tied to each title, and how his journey, including navigating seizures and major health challenges, has shaped his purpose. You’ll hear about:
 • Mike’s path from Notre Dame’s 1st Black Leprechaun t...

In this episode of Diary of a Dreamer, I chat with Jenny Craig-Brown, Executive Director of GreatNews. Life and founder/host of the All About the Girls podcast & annual women’s empowerment event, to explore what it looks like to build media and community that uplifts, connects, and gives voice to the Great News as well as women. Jenny is not just a media leader. She’s a graphic designer by tra...

In this Diary of a Dreamer solo episode, Tasha Eizinger shares a simple, intentional process for reflecting on your life, setting smarter goals, and creating daily habits that help you grow. Learn how to use “buckets,” tracking, and quick end-of-day reflection to bring more clarity, peace, and purpose into your routine. Topics include:
 • How to choose your life “buckets”
 • Setting meaningful goa...