Power of After Show

What does it really take to turn talent into a thriving career in the arts? On this episode of the Power of After Show, I sit down with world-class conductor and former child prodigy Robert Emery to explore the intersection of creativity and entrepreneurship. With over two decades in the industry, Robert shares how he continues to decide "what's next," stay motivated, and build a sustainable busin...

Grace and grit are two qualities we desperately need at mid-career and halftime of life. Grace gives us the perspective and patience to navigate change without panic, while grit gives us the courage to keep moving forward even when growth feels uncomfortable. It's the willingness to do the hard things. Inspired in part by the classic film True Grit, this episode of The Power of After Show explores...

I've often shared that these are the "travel years" for my husband and I. We've seen this window close for our parents and feel like it's important to take advantage of opportunity and health! We have such an interesting guest today in Wesley Baker. He is a Bestselling author and entrepreneur with 40+ years experience, sharing real-life stories from travel, business, and life, leading numerous adv...

Before walking onto a stage, there's always a certain amount of self-talk. For years, a colleague and I would encourage each other with a simple pep talk before a concert—something to sharpen our focus and concentration. Coaches do the same before athletic events. These moments are designed to build confidence, motivation, and clarity. Today's message is a kind of pep talk as well—a reminder to re...

What does it take to move from mere survival to building a life of purpose, impact, and lasting success? In this episode of The Power of After, we explore the extraordinary journey of Charles van Kessler—a man whose life began in unimaginable hardship during World War II, surviving the Holocaust. After losing his entire family as a toddler and surviving years of severe malnutrition, orphanage life...

There comes a time for most everyone when you realize you've been busy and productive, yet not truly moving forward. So many at mid-career say, "I've done a lot, but I'm not sure what's next," or simply, "I feel stuck." This is the hidden trap of circling—motion without progress. Like a car out of alignment, when our lives aren't aligned with our core values, we drift and expend energy without cle...

In today's episode of the Power of After Show, I'm joined by former Navy SEAL Marty Strong for a powerful conversation on what it really means to stay calm under fire—not just in combat, but through life's biggest transitions. From moving out of the military into civilian life, to navigating multiple career shifts, Marty shares the mindset that carries through it all: the willingness to become an...

At some point in a successful career, a quiet question begins to surface: Is there more? You've built something meaningful, gained experience, and developed real expertise—but there's often a deeper pull toward greater impact, fulfillment, and alignment with who you've become. What if that instinct isn't restlessness, but direction? What if your most significant work isn't behind you—but still ahe...

In today's episode of the Power of After Show, I'm joined by Courtney Henry to talk about how AI can truly transform your marketing —but maybe not in the way you think. Because AI isn't the strategy—it's the tool. The real difference-maker is still clarity: knowing exactly who you're speaking to and what they need to hear. We also dive into why doing less—but doing it better—is often the smartest...

Have you felt anxious lately—or stuck? Anxiety has become a familiar word in today's world—and for good reason. A significant portion of the population is navigating its effects daily, often in quiet, unseen ways. I even see it in the smallest moments—like our little dog pacing the gate if I step away for just a few minutes. But for many in mid-career or halftime of life—the deeper tension isn't j...

How often are you asked to upgrade and order, an experience or even a trip you already have booked? Probably quite often. And while those upgrades often come with a cost, we rarely question them once the foundation of a purchase is in place. The same is true at this stage of life. You're not starting over—you've already built years of experience, skills, and resources. But in a world that's rapidl...

At some point in every career—often at mid-career or halftime of life—we pause and ask a simple but powerful question: What's next? Many professionals today have tremendous experience, skills, and wisdom, yet they also feel uncertainty as technology, especially artificial intelligence, reshapes the way we create and work. I've asked myself the same question I hear from others: How do I use AI with...

Live on Purpose is a timely conversation about how we navigate life's transitions with intention rather than reaction. In this episode, I'm joined by Dr. Paul Jenkins, who has spent decades helping individuals and families shift their mindset, reclaim a sense of purpose, and create lasting peace—especially during seasons of change. Together, we explore why transitions often challenge our thinking,...

In an age dominated by streaming platforms, social media algorithms, and a constant flow of digital entertainment, it might seem unlikely that a series about the life of Jesus would become one of the most talked‑about global media phenomena of the past decade. Yet that is precisely what has happened with The Chosen, the multi‑season television drama created by Dallas Jenkins. What began as a modes...

In the story of Wicked, there's a powerful moment when we see how easily someone can be labeled "wicked" so others can feel justified in calling themselves good. It's a reminder that our worldview shapes how we define right and wrong — and ultimately how we make decisions. From the earliest pages of Scripture to the daily choices we face now, the tension between good and evil is real, and recogniz...

Today is for you if you've looked at your grocery receipt lately and wondered how it climbed so high. And for you if you feel financially responsible, yet still unsettled in a world where prices continue to fluctuate, if you're asking, 'What's new? What's changing? And how do I build real financial stability in this season of fluctuating prices as well as political maneuvering?' In an inflationary...

Today's message is for you if you've achieved a lot in life but still find your peace easily disrupted—by stress, shifting circumstances, or small daily irritations. In a world that constantly competes for our attention, gratitude can feel quiet and secondary. We know it matters—but living it, especially in forgiveness, mindset, habits, and reactions, requires intention. No matter what season you'...

I know only one person who set a Guinness World Record at age 66 by swimming across the Catalina Island Channel—and that's Deborah Gardner. She's even been hailed as the "Pit Bull in a Skirt" by major Fortune 500 companies and she shares how she navigated pitch-black waters, 2-to-3 foot swells, and the physical toll of open water swimming to achieve the impossible. As we explore what's possible at...

In this season of life, success asks different questions. Not just What am I building? but How am I living while I build it? Many people discover they don't want to abandon structure—but they also don't want to live under it. Especially as most of us have lived under that structure for twenty or more years! Today we're exploring what it means to live with clear purpose and steady direction, withou...

We are living in an age of unprecedented noise—not just around us, but within us. Our minds are constantly pulled by alerts, opinions, endless information, and now the accelerating pace of artificial intelligence, which only adds to the sense that everything is moving faster than we can process. It's no wonder so many capable, thoughtful people feel stretched thin and quietly overwhelmed—not from...

Welcome to today's topic, "Strong Before Busy: Rebuilding the Right Foundation." This season of life: halftime, mid-career or midlife, is for those standing in a quieter, truer in-between—when the old rhythms no longer drive your days, but the next chapter hasn't fully taken shape. Before filling your calendar or chasing the next opportunity, we pause to ask a better question: what kind of strengt...

Today's interview highlights an ordinary citizen who uncovered an extraordinary truth. It's a story of courage, determination, and grassroots mobilization that rallied more than 25,000 people. Sandy Rosenthal changed the national conversation about the deadly flooding in New Orleans during Hurricane Katrina—proving that one person can make a powerful difference. She may be an everyday woman with t...

My college education feels like it was way back in the dark ages as it never mentioned the term "entrepreneur" or "personal operating system." Even though there were computer operating systems, the personal development and entrepreneurial emphasis and metaphor of a POS didn't start appearing in blogs and discussions until the early 2010's. Today, there comes a point in life and business—often at m...

When I say the phrase "Healthy Goals for the Non-Athlete," I know it resonates with a lot of people—because even those who once were athletes don't always feel like one anymore. My husband played professional sports, and yet today, like many of us, he notices the shifts: sleep patterns change, flexibility isn't what it used to be, balance takes more intention, and there's a quiet awareness that ti...

Many people don't consciously design their lifestyle—they drift into it. We are creatures of habit so our calendars fill up, commitments accumulate, and before long life feels busy but misaligned. Designing your lifestyle with intention means stepping back to ask thoughtful questions about how you want to live, work, and relate in this season of life. Especially at mid-career or halftime of life,...