I'm IN!

In this episode, Heather sits down with Jordan D. Evans, Director of Business Development for PDC Rx, a hospice pharmacy benefits manager in Tulsa, Oklahoma, where the guiding philosophy is simple: it is never business, it's always personal. On The Hodges 12, Jordan is a Synthesizer, Connector, Organizer, and that trifecta runs through everything he does. They explore where he pulls ideas that mos...

This week on I'm IN! I sit down with a guest who is one year into his career, one year past the cap and gown, and figuring out in real time what it means to build a working life. He is a Campaign Coordinator at Calvert Street Group in Nashville, a Lipscomb University graduate, and on The Hodges 12 he is a Cultivator, Healer, and Strategist. He is also my youngest son. We talk honestly about life a...

When I looked at the Trifectas for Jay Duty and Scott Beard, I did an actual double take. Jay is the COO of Maxwell TEC and he is a Connector • Communicator • Synthesizer . Scott is the Chief Strategy Officer and an Organizer • Designer • Strategist . Six of The Hodges 12 types of Creative Genius, half the framework in one conversation. And I don't think that's a coincidence I think it's a big par...

This week I sit down with Dana Rutland, a senior HR executive whose career has been shaped by a simple truth: she loves solving the problems that can't be handled by a checklist or an algorithm. Dana has served as CHRO at Right at Home and VP of HR at Impro Industries, and on The Hodges 12 she's a Cultivator–Synthesizer–Communicator Which means she's wired to grow people, connect dots across silos...

In this episode Heather sits down with Riley Simpson, the founder of LeapYear , a life accelerator for high school graduates designed to help young people discover their identity, purpose, and direction before rushing into the next chapter. Riley is a bold entrepreneur, passionate advocate for the next generation, and a fellow ACU Wildcat. On the Hodges 12 Types of Creative Genius™, Riley is a Con...

What happens when a shark and a shrink walk into a podcast studio together? You get one of the most honest, insightful, and warmhearted conversations about creativity and leadership you've ever heard. Trey Reese is the Chief Operating Officer of Brightmoor Hospice and a board member of the Georgia Hospice and Palliative Care Organization. He is a leader who has spent his career at the intersection...

What does it look like when a visionary leader finally lands in the perfect role? In this episode, Heather sits down with Michael Mead, CEO of EDC Communications, whose Hodges 12 Creative Genius Trifecta is Strategist— Synthesizer—Communicator, and it perfectly matches a career built on helping experts become exceptional communicators. Michael didn't expect "Synthesizer” to be in his trifecta, but...

What happens when a physical therapist trades the clinic for healthcare marketing, and discovers her creative genius was working behind the scenes all along? In this episode, Heather sits down with Rachel Taylor, Market Manager at Agape Care Group/Georgia Hospice Care, whose Hodges 12 Creative Genius Trifecta is Connector—Healer—Communicator, maps perfectly onto her life's work. Rachel never would...

In this special live episode from the Georgia Hospice and Palliative Care Organization annual conference, host Heather Hodges sits down with Natalie McNeil , Director of Hospice and In-Home Palliative Care, and Dr. Mary Keith , Medical Director at the Hospice of Northeast Georgia Health System, to explore what creativity really looks like in hospice care. Through the lens of the Hodges 12 Creative...

Jen Elliott is back! As the Executive Director of Heart of Georgia Hospice, Jen brings a rare combination to everything she leads: the precision of an  Organizer , the big-picture thinking of a  Strategist , and the people-centered heart of a  Cultivator . That Trifecta is an absolute force of nature. In this episode, we dig into what it really means to lead creatively in hospice ca...

Hannah Tomlinson is the CEO of HT Executive Search, where she helps healthcare organizations find director to C-suite talent while consulting and training talent acquisition teams on best practices and strategy. With experience spanning agency and in-house recruiting across all 50 states, Hannah brings a rare blend of relational depth and strategic precision to everything she does. On The Hodges 1...

This week on the podcast, we have a special treat for you. We are giving you the first few chapters of my newly released leadership audiobook.  So sit back, enjoy, and if you love what you hear, you can grab the full audiobook on Amazon or Audible. Here is Heart Work: How to Lead People, Build Culture, and Unleash Creativity in Home Care. To get your copy of Heart Work on Audible, visit: http...

Elizabeth Vahey Smith is a trauma-informed leadership expert, soft skills coach, and COO of TCK Training. With an MA in Linguistics and certification as a Trauma-Informed Care Practitioner, she's built a career around making complex human dynamics simple and actionable for leaders. She's authored several books including  Trauma-Informed Leadership and  The Practice of Processing , co-aut...

In this episode, Heather sits down with one of her oldest friends, Cecilia de la Hoz, who joins the podcast from Madrid, Spain. Cecilia is a Partner at EY-Parthenon and specializes in corporate valuation. Cecilia and Heather have been friends since 8th grade at the American School of Paris. Before taking the assessment, Cecilia never would have called herself creative, but her results tell a diffe...

In this episode, Heather takes us back to her 8th-grade art class at the American School of Paris, where Mr. Kingsley made every student feel like Claude Monet in training. But not everyone had a Mr. Kingsley, many of us had our creative identity stolen at a young age. Heather explores the five systemic ways creativity gets killed in our lives and organizations. If you've ever packed away your cre...

In this episode, Heather reveals why creativity is more than artistic ability, it's a universal human capacity that shows up in twelve distinct ways. She introduces The Hodges 12 Types of Creative Genius™ framework and walks through each type across three domains: Relational, Analytical, and Functional. Discover why 96% of leaders now say creativity is essential for success, yet 75% of people feel...

Welcome to Season 2 of the I'm IN! Podcast, and welcome to the Creative Genius Revolution. This season, I'm on a mission to democratize creativity and help everyone recognize their creative gifts. Here's what I've learned after years of research and thousands of conversations: most people don't think they're creative. They've been told by a teacher, a boss, or a culture that defines creativity too...

In this episode, we explore the heart of deep listening with leadership coach Jon Mullican, founder of the Mullican Leadership Group. Jon is a self-proclaimed Listening Evangelist. He has spent a lifetime learning how to truly pay attention beginning in his years at the US Naval Academy, as a nuclear power officer aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln , in corporate leadership, and across his work in chu...

If you’ve ever been in a meeting where ideas get stuck or only a few voices dominate, this episode will flip your perspective on what collaboration can look like. Dr. Denise Meyerson joins me to explore LEGO® SERIOUS PLAY® , a creative facilitation method that helps teams think deeply, communicate openly, and solve problems more playfully. Using LEGO bricks as a language for thinking and storytell...

Welcome back to the Enneagram Series! Today we’re wrapping up this solo series by exploring Type 7, The Enthusiast , The Epicure or The Enthusiastic Visionary . Sevens bring joy, energy, and possibility wherever they go. They are spontaneous, optimistic, and endlessly curious. They are always looking for what’s next. But beneath that enthusiasm lies a deep desire to avoid pain and a fear of being...

Today’s guest knows what it takes to perform at the highest level. Steve Mellor went from being a world-ranked swimmer and coach of an Olympic athlete, to becoming an executive coach trusted by CEOs, entrepreneurs, and elite performers across the globe. He’s the author of Shock the World: A Competitor’s Guide to Realizing Your Potential , and he brings a powerful message; that the pursuit of your...

Today, I’m joined by Jennifer Maxwell , Co-Founder and CEO of Maxwell TEC (Tech-Enabled Care), a company reshaping home care by blending technology, servant leadership, and data-driven insight. Jennifer shares how she’s guided Maxwell TEC through a bold rebrand and built a culture where innovation is more than a buzzword, it’s a disciplined practice. We explore how visionary ideas become real-worl...

Today’s guest is Bob Roth, an influential leader whose story beautifully bridges purpose, leadership, and the human side of home care. Bob is the Managing Partner and Co-Founder of Cypress HomeCare Solutions, a family-owned agency built from a deeply personal experience of caring for his own mother. That journey inspired a lifelong mission to help others age with dignity. Bob is an award-winning l...

In today’s episode, Heather continues the Enneagram series with a deep dive into Type 6, The Questioner, Loyal Skeptic, or Devil’s Advocate. Sixes are loyal, responsible, and deeply committed to security and trust, but they often wrestle with anxiety, self-doubt, and overthinking. Heather explores how 6s show up at work and in relationships, their blind spots and fears, and their incredible capaci...

I’ve been looking forward to this episode for a while, and I’m excited to welcome my friend, Jay Duty, to the show. Jay is a visionary healthcare leader with deep expertise in strategy, corporate development, and operations. He currently serves as COO at Maxwell TEC, where he helps home health and hospice organizations thrive through tech-enabled care solutions. His career spans leadership roles a...