Let's Fly Podcast with Susie Schumacher

In honor of Pride Month, John Berndt shares his powerful coming-out story and journey toward self-acceptance. Through faith, therapy, community, and courage, John discovered the freedom that comes from living authentically. John talks about believing he could pray away his sexuality, the impact that belief had on his mental health, and how finding the right therapist and a supportive group therapy...

In this powerful episode of Let's Fly, Tierra Wilson shares her personal story of losing her husband, Anderson Wilson, to Colon Cancer at just 42 years old. She opens up about caregiving during terminal illness, navigating hospice, advocating through difficult medical decisions, and living through grief as a young widow, mother, and entrepreneur. This conversation explores caregiver resilience...

What if the feeling of “this doesn’t fit anymore” isn’t a problem to solve—but a signal to listen to? In this episode of Let’s Fly, Karen Dendy Smith joins me to unpack what really happens when your work, relationships, or identity start to feel misaligned—and why you’re not wrong for outgrowing what once worked. Drawing on her journey from co-founding a successful marketing and branding firm to b...

In this conversation, Erin Prewitt shares what happens after the unthinkable. An impaired driver killed Erin’s husband—and in this episode, she shares why she chose to start dating again sooner than people around her thought was “acceptable,” and what it meant to claim, “I’m doing this for me.” We talk about the judgment she faced from others (and herself), the pressure to “grieve the right way,”...

Welcome to Let's Fly Podcast's channel. Let’s Fly with Susie is about being human. The moments that test you, shape you, and ultimately help you grow. Each episode dives into the real stories behind life’s hardest experiences: caregiving, loss, transitions, and the quiet work of finding yourself again. You’ll hear from people who’ve faced the unimaginable and still found a way forward. Not...

In a world full of curated success stories, I think it’s more important than ever to share the raw, unfiltered moments that shape who we truly are. On my newly rebranded podcast, “Let’s Fly,” (previously “Soul, Hustle and Hype”) I open up space for the real journeys—the ones built on resilience, inner growth, and the courage to keep going. In this episode, I dive into the heart of why this podcast...

Grief is a complex journey that many of us will face, often when we least expect it. In today’s episode, we explore the profound and personal story of Erin, a woman who became a widow in an instant, and how she chose to navigate her grief in a way that honored her late husband while also allowing her to find joy in life again. Erin Prewitt is a seasoned life and intuitive coach with over 15 years...

In this episode, I share the story of literally hitting a wall—an unexpected moment that became a wake-up call to pause, reflect, and look honestly at the choices I was making. I talk about how self-awareness, inner work, and self-compassion helped me move through fear and anxiety, and why these practices matter when life feels heavy or uncertain. I also explore the power of choice—not needing it...

Ever walk out of a meeting thinking, “Who even was that? That’s not me!)I’ve been there — and in this episode, I share how I learned to understand and manage my emotional triggers as a leader. If you've ever felt frustrated, defensive, or overwhelmed at work, this is for you. In the very first episode of Soul Hustle and Hype , I get vulnerable about a tough leadership truth — emotional triggers sh...

In this episode of Soul Hustle and Hype , Susie Schumacher sits down with HR leader and soul-centered powerhouse Seantea Stewart for a raw, real, and inspiring conversation on leadership, integrity, and what it really means to be human in Human Resources. From navigating high-impact decisions to building trust through vulnerability, Seantea shares how her inner work, values, and commitment to care...

In this coaching session, Cortez discusses the challenges he faces in balancing his wife's catering business with his own responsibilities, revealing deeper issues related to pressure, control, and past trauma. The conversation explores how family dynamics and the loss of his mother have shaped his outlook on life and his approach to personal and professional challenges. The dialogue emphasizes th...