Passionate Pursuits

Join me and Stephen Patrick Guagliardo for a spirited - pun totally intended - historical and metaphysical discussion on Spiritualism and its focus on charity. Stephen is a Spiritualist medium by calling and historian by passion. If you’re fascinated by the spiritual or curious about Rochester’s place as an epicenter of spiritual development, listen in! Connect with Stephen via his website , Insta...

If you haven't heard the news yet, I recently began a one-year business incubator (see the press release here ) with the company I founded back in 2022, Querns Coaching. One of my co-creators, Paul Schneider, agreed to share his story and the venture he's been working on called The Oasis Project. It's facilitated by an interfaith (and no-faith) team that creates peaceful, safer spaces at conventio...

It's always an adventure when an old friend joins me for a completely unscripted and unplanned conversation. We didn't even know what golden nuggets would surface! This week, my friend and fellow creative, Eli Eichas, sat down with me for a completely open-ended chat that went in the direction of self discovery, unconditional love, and authenticity. Connect with Eli on social media via Facebook ,...

I had the joy of teaching Alyssa Sanchez during the decade I spent as a high school English teacher. She was always a bright spark of a human, but the way she powerfully fights ulcerative colitis AND has mastered her mindset is awe-inspiring. Join us for a wildly inspirational episode about transparency, courage, and dreams. See what Alyssa's up to and connect with her via Instagram .  CONTEN...

When Michaela Raes was diagnosed with breast cancer at 28 years old, she experienced a surge of insecurity and fears. She had no family history, no social connections who had experienced the disease, and she felt isolated and alone as she searched for answers to her questions. Join us as we follow her journey from diagnosis to thriving survivor. Connect with Michaela and the Breast Cancer Confiden...

This episode is on the longer side, so plan to spend some quality time with Whitnee Nicole as we discover the joy that comes from giving your soul permission to fully express itself. This is your year of intentional action and abundance. As coaches, we have dedicated our lives to helping you activate your potential so you can experience a flourishing life. To connect with Whitnee, send her an emai...

On today's episode you'll learn how Josh D. Brown, Sr., who failed public speaking in college and initially said, “absolutely not!” to speaking in front of audiences ended up finding complete healing telling his story to rooms full of young people. As Josh says, your purpose will find you. In fact, I would add that your calling is so radically pursuing you that rules will bend and break just to en...

A conversation with Alex Zarecki is quite difficult to summarize. If you're prepared for a heady discussion on theology, vocation, and personal integrity, you've arrived at the right destination. To connect with Alex, find him (begrudgingly) on Twitter @lexzarecki . Books mentioned in this episode: Robert Bellah's The Broken Covenant (and I'm still trying to find that poem I reference. If you know...

As Elizabeth says, "I’m just living my life in the best way that I know possible..." Come spend some time with this joy-filled mama and coach who will help you rekindle your inner fire. To connect with Elizabeth, follow (and dance with!) her on Instagram or check out her website . Remember to reserve your spot for Passionate Pursuits Together on Tuesday, January 17 (7-8:30 p.m. eastern)! If you've...

Get ready for an episode packed with digestible wisdom from Thomas and Kerry Gant, educators and advocates for criminal legal reform and prison reform. We dive deep into the hows of purpose - how being in your purpose brings joy, even if God has to drag you into it kicking and screaming; how sometimes circumstances call for you to sacrifice your purpose for a season; and how to figure out what you...

Emily Wright joins us today for a conversation centered around privilege, duty, activism, and changing the beasts we encounter in our lives. Podcast shoutout to Randy Knie & Kyle Whitaker of A Pastor and a Philosopher Walk into a Bar - https://pastorandphilosopher.buzzsprout.com/ If you’d like to learn more about any of the organizations Emily works with, feel free to search for them on Facebo...

Orlando Diaz pays us a visit for an exclusive interview about his new album, Grey Shirt , which drops THIS WEEK on December 8.  We talk about being purposeful in your choice of mentors, why Facebook advertising is creepy but also very useful, and why, perhaps, there is more to support the idea of nurture when it comes to developing talent than anything else.  Follow Orlando on Instagram...

Joining us today is David Shewan, a Realtor with Coldwell Banker Custom Realty. He discusses why the best business model is relational and how someone can go about adjusting their current model or adopting a new one. Books referenced in this episode:  Napoleon Hill's Think and Grow Rich, Mel Robbins's The 5 Second Rule, Bill Burnett & Mike Evans's Designing Your Life. Take the free Real S...

My insightful sister, Natalie Fraize, joins us today to discuss the role of counseling in discovering your purpose and help us prepare for what can be a stressful time of year for many - the holiday season. She is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and the owner of Vitality Counseling Center in Buffalo, NY. Books referenced on this episode: The Wisdom We’re Born With by Daniel Gottlieb, and Get Ou...

Today Jesse Cruz chats with us about the book he co-authored with his daughters, Haleigh and Mariah, titled Where Did My Love Go?   It is a children's book on the difficult topic of grief and processing the emotions that come with loss. Jesse is a professional speaker, bestselling author, and personal development coach as well as the founder and CEO of Merge Worldwide. He delivers some seriou...

In this conversation with Usui Reiki Master Heather Dougherty, we explore the ways in which we can work with energy, from mindfulness to healing. To get connected with Heather, visit her website . Read more about author Jordan Kisner's experience with Reiki here . On Passionate Pursuits we talk a lot about our personal beliefs and their ongoing evolution. If something doesn't resonate for you, ign...

Today Leo WT pays us a visit for a conversation on queerness, faith, and marginalization. They are a Christian pastor who identifies as gay, trans, and nonbinary. Be sure to check out their podcast, Conversations Official, and give them a follow if you're on TikTok, @spirituallynbleowt. Attribution for quotes referenced in this episode: John Lewis: “Get in good trouble, necessary trouble, and help...

On today's episode, writer Allora Campbell chats with us about the process of discovering your dream and pursuing it in a methodical and practical manner. To check out Allora's work, visit her website Alloracampbell.com or follow @alloradannon on Instagram. Books we talked about in this episode: CS Lewis's The Horse and His Boy , shadow callings are a concept Steven Pressfield discusses in his boo...

On today's chat creatrix Justine Journey contemplates the formidable task of returning oneself to wholeness. Check her out at quantumcauldron.shop or on Instagram , Facebook , TikTok , and Patreon . Click here for more information on the Hodinöhšönih, and here for information on the Sisterhood of Avalon. Books mentioned in this show include Vibrational Medicine by Richard Gerber, M.D., A Hidden Wh...

Today we get a visit from Tray Roberts, owner of TJR, a business whose mission it is to give back to the community and empower young adults to chase their dreams. He unloads some great wisdom on how the game of basketball (and life) is played primarily in your mind. On Passionate Pursuits we talk a lot about our personal beliefs and their ongoing evolution. If something doesn't resonate for you, i...

On today's episode we chat with Miss Casey, a live performance artist and the founder of Muck Duck Studio in Rochester, NY about the importance of community, approaching fear, and opening ourselves to the wholeness of life. TW: abuse, suicide, addiction On Passionate Pursuits we talk a lot about our personal beliefs and their ongoing evolution. If something doesn't resonate for you, ignore it. If...

This week, we visit with empath and psychic medium Kim Copenhagen. She reveals how motherhood has upended her practice and unearths a whole new realm of healing. On Passionate Pursuits we talk a lot about our personal beliefs and their ongoing evolution. If something doesn't resonate for you, ignore it. If it lands in some area of your truth, awesome. If you'd like to reach out and discuss anythin...