Project Connection

Leading with Purpose: Humanizing Leadership with Lin Coughlin Guest: Lin C. Coughlin, Founder of Great Circle Associates Episode Summary: In this inspiring episode, Coco talks with leadership expert Lin Coughlin about what it truly means to lead with purpose, heart 💖, and integrity. Linda shares her journey from the corporate world to coaching, reflecting on how trust 🤝, self-awareness 🪞, and e...

Bea Colette ✨  Episode Summary: In this episode of Project Connection , Coco Plank sits down with entrepreneur, brand builder, and visionary Meghan Guffey, the founder of Bea Colette —a lifestyle brand born from a desire to live and create with intention. Meghan opens up about her evolution from powerhouse executive at companies like Amazon and Condé Nast to launching her own business rooted in a...

  💎 Ali Galgano of Serpentine Jewels 💫 In this glittery conversation,  Coco  sits down with Ali Galgano , founder of Serpentine Jewels , to explore the intimate world where jewelry, identity, and connection converge. 💍💖 Ali shares her inspiring journey from 💼 banking to gemology , revealing how gemstones become ✨ vessels of memory, legacy, and transformation . Together, they dive into: 🔮 Th...

In this inspiring conversation, early childhood educator Lily Kast shares her journey into the world of teaching and what it truly means to connect with young children. With a Master's in Teaching and a deep passion for nurturing emotional intelligence, Lily opens up about her classroom philosophy—one rooted in warmth, responsiveness, and the power of play 🎨💛 We explore: 🌱 The principles of the...

Swan and her Books!! In this deeply nourishing and soul-stirring episode, Coco welcomes the luminous Swan Huntley—published author, adult illustrator, nature whisperer, and spiritual seeker—for a conversation that feels like a breath of fresh mountain air. 🌬️✨ Together, they unravel the myths of modern self-help, explore the quiet magic of sobriety, and dive into the sacred relationship between c...

  Links from Episode: Follow Alicia Robbins here! The Elm with Dr. Alicia Robbins Your Sexual Blue Print In this episode of  Project Connection , Coco talks with Dr. Alicia Robbins—OBGYN, certified menopause practitioner, and mother—about the often-overlooked journey of perimenopause and menopause. 🌙🔥 They explore why it's crucial to understand hormonal changes as early as your 30s , how to navi...

Maxi's Kitchen In this deeply nourishing episode, Coco sits down with food blogger and culinarty creator Maxine Sharf, the creater of Maxi's Kitchen, to explore her journey of transformation—from a career in tech 💻 to finding purpose in the kitchen 🍽️. After an unexpected moment, Maxine followed the quiet whispers of intuition 🌬️ and embraced an opportunity to turn cooking into a form of healing,...

Carola's Website In this insightful episode of Project Connection,  Coco sits down with bestselling author Carola Lovering (Author of Tell Me Lies, Bye Baby, Can't Look Away and Too Good to Be True) for a heartfelt discussion about the power of storytelling, personal growth, and the connections that shape our lives. ✨ Carola opens up about how a pivotal personal experience sparked her writing jou...

  In this heartfelt and inspiring episode, Coco sits down with entrepreneur and poker player Andy Lorig to talk about life's biggest stakes—grief, growth, and the gamble of starting over. Andy shares his journey of building and letting go of Honey Drop, a venture he poured everything into. Andy opens up about losing his father to suicide and the journey of navigating that deep loss with the help o...

In this episode of  Project Connection , host Coco Plank, sits down with Margaret Smith, Head of People at Compass , to explore the deep relationship between leadership and connection 🔗💡. From navigating the complexities of public companies to fostering trust and emotional intelligence in the workplace, Margaret shares the key ingredients to leading with heart ❤️ and resilience 💪. They dive int...

Visit Kate's website here   In this episode of Project Connection , Courtney Plank, LCSW sits down with acclaimed interior designer Kate Ives Marshall , founder of Kate Ives Design and one of Frederic Magazine's 2024 "It List" honorees. With a background in Architectural Digest and top design firms across the country, Kate has mastered the art of creating spaces that are both warm and sophisticate...

In this warm and wise conversation, Coco is joined by Andrea Tuckel, a Master Mom and seasoned stay-at-home wife with a deep love for the messy, magical reality of parenting. Andrea shares the mindset shifts that have helped her not just survive motherhood—but truly cherish it. From finding joy in the ordinary to leaning into community, Andrea reflects on the power of perspective in transforming d...

Learn more about Karah & Belletrist here!  In this heartfelt and humorous conversation, producer and Belletrist founder Karah Preiss joins Coco Plank to unpack the layered, often surprising role of connection in personal growth, creativity, and community. Growing up in the vibrant landscape of New York City 🗽 , Karah reflects on how her upbringing shaped her relationship with connection, humor, a...

  Learn more about Whitney here! In this episode of Project Connection , Courtney Plank, LCSW sits down with Whitney Voute , an organizational psychologist specializing in connection and conflict —both in and out of the workplace. Whitney shares how embracing both harmony and tension leads to meaningful interactions, success in business and life, and a deeper understanding of oneself . Together, C...

Summary In this introductory episode of Project Connection, therapist Courtney Rault shares her journey and the inspiration behind the podcast. She emphasizes the importance of connection in our lives, drawing from her personal experiences and professional background. The podcast aims to explore the art of connection through storytelling, psychology, and personal insights, encouraging listeners to...

🎙️ Welcome to Project Connection – The Podcast That Redefines How We Relate to the World 🌍 What if connection isn't just a skill—but the very essence of life itself? 💫 Join me, Courtney Plank, LCSW —relationship expert, connection addict, and deep explorer of what makes human connection the foundation of everything. In Project Connection , we go beyond small talk and surface-level interactions t...