Look for the Good with Carrie Rowan

Welcome back to the July Confidence Series, where we're challenging some of the biggest misconceptions about confidence—and discovering what it really takes to build it. What if one of the biggest things you've ever believed about confidence simply isn't true? In this episode of Look for the Good, Carrie Rowan tackles the first confidence myth: that some people are simply born confident. The truth...

Welcome to a new chapter of Look for the Good! I'm thrilled to welcome our new KMET Radio listeners across Southern California while continuing to connect with our dedicated podcast listeners wherever you enjoy your favorite podcasts. Why do we naturally notice what's wrong before we see what's right? It's not because something is wrong with you—it's because your brain is doing exactly what it was...

What if the smallest shift in perspective could change the entire trajectory of your life? In this powerful and heartfelt episode, Carrie sits down with thought leader, educator, and bestselling author of Simple Seed, Katie Wood—fresh off her recent appearance on the Today Show—for a conversation that will stay with you long after it ends. Get ready for goosebumps as Katie shares deeply personal s...

SHOW SUMMARY: What if your stories don’t define you… but the way you tell them will? This week on Look for the Good, airing Monday, May 11, 2026, I’m diving into one of my favorite topics—stories—with storytelling and public speaking coach Sarah Elkins—whose powerful TEDx talk is helping people rethink how we share and listen to personal stories in order to find more common ground and build connec...

In basketball, you learn one move early: the pivot. In life… it might be the move that changes everything. Do you ever feel like you’re juggling it all? Career. Creativity. Family. Identity. Trying to make it all work—without dropping the ball? This week on Look for the Good, Carrie sits down with Ayla Brown—and her story is a masterclass in the art of the pivot. Ayla had already earned a full Div...

What if the story you’re telling yourself about your resilience… isn’t true? This week on Look for the Good, I’m joined by my friend and special guest Cynthia Conigliaro, founder of Work Well Webinars, for a powerful conversation on what resilience really looks like—and how it might be showing up in your life in ways you’re not even recognizing. We talk about the difference between knowing somethi...

The Joy You’re Overlooking Everyday with Shari Alyse What Have You Already Missed by Rushing Through Your Life? You are in for a truly special episode this week on Look for the Good when I welcome American’s Joy Magnet and bestselling author, Shari Alyse. This 2x TEDx speaker may give you full-body chills as she shares a deeply personal and heartfelt story of discovering joy—and a powerful perspec...

Why Creativity Might Be the Missing Key to Your Happiness with Stacey Peasley What if the very thing you’ve been putting off… is the thing that could change everything? You are in for such a treat this week as singer/songwriter and children’s music Grammy winner Stacey Peasley joins me for a conversation that will have you rethinking creativity in a whole new way. We dive into how creativity isn’t...

Using Defiance to Build Resilience in Life’s Hardest Moments with Julia Fox Garrison What if the very things you wish never happened… were actually shaping something beautiful? This week on Look for the Good, I’m joined by Julia Fox Garrison—award-winning, bestselling author and speaker—who truly embodies what it means to turn lemons into lemonade. After a massive stroke left her without function...

Lead with Your Light: Discover Your Natural Leadership Through Human Design with Nancy OKeefe What if the world has been teaching you the wrong definition of leadership all along? This high-energy episode of Look for the Good will have you questioning some of the very beliefs you were taught growing up. If you’re fascinated by Human Design and love exploring new ways of thinking about who we reall...

Soul Alignment Through Creativity, Love, and Self-Trust with Joy Taylor You’re in for a powerful and heartfelt episode of Look for the Good as Carrie welcomes author, speaker, and spiritual mentor Joy Taylor to explore how aligning your life with your soul begins with creativity. You may be surprised to learn that Joy renamed herself as a child — a powerful clue into the identity journey she share...

Reverse Engineering Love: The Path to Your Soulmate with Karen McPhail Reverse-Engineering Love: The Path to Your Soulmate with Karen McPhail What if the reason you haven’t found your soulmate yet has nothing to do with who you’re dating—and everything to do with the story you’re telling? Have you ever found yourself wondering, Why can’t I attract the right person? Where is my soulmate? If so, thi...

Your Subconscious is Stealing the Show–Be the Star again with Dianne James SHOW SUMMARY: Is your subconscious quietly stealing the show in your life—without you even realizing it? Tune in this week on Look for the Good and Be the Star of your Own Life again! If you’ve ever had that lingering feeling that you’re meant for something more—or something entirely different—this episode of Look for the G...

The Loneliness of Grief and How Community Helps Us Heal with Jennifer Newberg If you value stories that are raw, honest, and unedited, this episode will stop you in your tracks. This week on Look for the Good, join me for a deeply moving and nakedly candid conversation with Jennifer Newberg, founder of It’s Lifey and HopeHub. Jennifer shares the life-altering moment that unfolded on what was suppo...

When the World Moves Too Fast: Honoring Neurodiverse Nervous Systems with Pasha Marlowe This week on Look for the Good, I’m joined by Pasha Marlowe, author, global neurodiversity speaker, coach, and consultant. Together, we explore what neurodiversity truly means and why so many of the norms we’ve been living by are beginning to unravel. Drawing from her book Creating Cultures of Inclusion, Pasha...

Step Out of the Divisive Swirl and Slink into Forever Young Join me for a compelling and joy-filled episode of Look for the Good as I sit down with sales and marketing C-suite executive Susan Dooley, a woman who has gathered decades of wisdom from her wildly diverse career—from footwear and apparel to automotive to senior living. Yes, her path has taken her from glamorous to greasy, but as Susan s...

This show begins with the ocean and the hidden world beneath its surface—but at its heart, this episode is truly about consciousness. If you’ve ever felt the call toward a life with more purpose, you’ll want to tune into the deep wisdom of Jill Crosby, founder of Spiritual Singles.com, hypnotherapist, and spiritual guide whose insights will absolutely blow you away. Stay with us as Jill shares the...

Let’s be honest — most of us are addicted to being busy. We chase to-do lists like trophies, juggling so much that we barely stop to breathe. But what if being busy isn’t actually helping you achieve more… but holding you back? This week on Look for the Good, keynote speaker and best-selling author Peggy Sullivan shares how her own busyness addiction spiraled into exhaustion and autopilot living —...

What if the very trauma story you’re carrying is what’s blocking you from the life you want most? In this powerful episode of Look for the Good, Carrie sits down with Judith A. Swack, PhD — an award-winning mind/body expert and creator of the transformational healing method HBLU® (Healing from the Body Level Up). Together, they explore how old trauma and hidden beliefs live in the body and quietly...

What if the story you’re most afraid to share is the very key to your freedom? This week on Look for the Good, author, speaker, and soulful healing guide Jenn Gulbrand joins me to reveal how voicing her hardest chapter led to an outcome more powerful than she ever imagined. Our approaches harmonize beautifully: we unpack how to spot the story running your life, reframe it, and then share it in a w...

Relaxing into Worthiness: the Hammock Lesson with Stefanie Silva SHOW SUMMARY: What if being “so busy” isn’t actually a badge of honor—but a distraction from your deepest joy? This week, Carrie sits down with powerhouse Stefanie Silva—Entrepreneur and Director of Programs & Events at the Worcester Regional Chamber of Commerce—for a conversation that will shake up your relationship with busy. I...

Reclaim Your Dreams and Build Confidence Through Community with Amy Goober What’s the dream you’ve tucked away for “someday”? Maybe it’s writing that book, taking that trip, or even clearing out that overstuffed closet. The bigger question is—what story are you telling yourself about why you can’t, won’t, or don’t have what it takes? In this uplifting episode of Look for the Good, I sit down with ...

If you’ve ever wondered whether you’re cut out for entrepreneurship in today’s digital world—or felt paralyzed by the pressure to “do it all right”—this episode of Look for the Good will shift your perspective in the best way. Join your host, Carrie Rowan, for a candid and entertaining conversation with Media Strategist and visibility expert Beth Nydick, as they explore what it really takes to sho...

If you don’t remember what it feels like to get a good night’s sleep, let this episode be your wake up call to feeling refreshed and energized! You push through your day with caffeine and sugar, telling yourself, “This is just what happens when you get older.” But what if that story isn’t true? This week, returning special guest and sleep rescuer, Suzanna Kamphuis joins me to remind you that you’r...

If the idea of walking into a room full of strangers makes you want to turn right back around, you’re not alone. Many of us feel unsure or awkward when it comes to networking—but what if the real issue isn’t you, but the story you’ve been telling yourself about what networking is supposed to be? In this episode of Look for the Good, I sit down with Julie Brown, dynamic speaker and networking exper...