Round Two Podcast: Stories of major life change to inspire you to reinvent yourself and find your purpose.

This is the final episode of Round Two Podcast! I'm recording from Greece in the same apartment where my show really took off last summer - such a full circle moment. After interviewing over 60 incredible guests who shared their life stories, I'm ending this chapter to start something completely new.  My new show focuses specifically on relationships in today's world - infidelity, d...

What would you do if, in just one moment, everything changed? In this episode of the Round Two Podcast, I sit down with Robert Paylor, former UC Berkeley rugby player and now an incredible motivational speaker, whose life took a shocking turn after a rugby accident left him paralyzed from the neck down. Doctors told him he’d never walk, move his hands or live independently again. But Robert’s spin...

I’m pretty sure you’re familiar with the stages of grief. We’ve all heard of denial, anger, bargaining, depression, and acceptance. But what if I told you that model wasn’t actually meant for the people left behind? In today’s powerful episode, I sit down with Tara Karels, a registered nurse with over 30 years of experience in women’s health, postpartum care, and bereavement support. Tara shares t...

Have you ever wondered what it takes to turn deep pain into purpose? Today I’m chatting with Ana Megrelishvili, a businesswoman, trauma survivor, author, and founder of a Christian nonprofit, Christian Professional Network, dedicated to real homelessness solutions. Ana’s story is one of raw courage, faith, and transformation, and I’m so honored to share it with you. We talk about Ana’s healing jou...

Is there a quiet tug at your soul, a whisper that you're meant for more, even when life looks “fine” on the outside? Maybe it's not emptiness. Maybe it's your soul inviting you into something deeper. This week, I sat down with Tara Wiskow, a former weight loss coach turned intuitive healer and founder of Be the Change You Need (BTCHYN) Movement. After experiencing the devastating lo...

What does it feel like to die in front of your son and return more awake, more aware, and more intentional than ever before? In this episode, I sit down with Jeff Luther, a dad of three, CrossFitter, and sudden cardiac arrest survivor who shares a raw, powerful, and deeply personal near death experience story that shook me to my core. Jeff takes us inside the gym on the day his heart stopped beati...

Ever feel like you’ve “moved on” from your past, but something inside still feels stuck? What if I told you that your body might be holding on to pain long after your mind thinks it’s over? In this episode of The Round Two Podcast, I sit down with the incredible Ann Hince, an author and emotional healing guide who completely shifted the way I think about trauma, healing, and the stories we carry,...

In this May solo episode, I'm sharing some major updates about my personal brand evolution, exciting podcast changes coming your way, and all the behind-the-scenes insights from my content creation journey. From my new glasses to lighting experiments, I'm giving you a candid look at my entrepreneurial path and what's next for Round Two Podcast. Come check out my new podcast, The Sca...

Ever feel like forgiveness means letting someone off the hook? But what if I told you that forgiveness has nothing to do with them and everything to do with you finally feeling free? In this episode of The Round Two Podcast, I sit down with the incredible Katharine Giovanni, a forgiveness mentor who completely changed the way I think about healing, anger, and moving on. This isn’t your typical “ju...

What happens when you walk away from the life you “should” want? The career, the marriage, the checklist… and choose your soul instead?  In this episode, I’m joined by my longtime friend Elizabeth Rowan, a spiritual mentor and yoga teacher, and we’ll take you into the wild, beautiful, and sometimes messy world of personal transformation. From meeting on a yoga retreat to navigating life transition...

Are you thinking about making a big career change but wonder if it is too late? Maybe you are craving a second act, but fear is holding you back.  In this episode, I sit down with Shannon Russell, a former TV producer, podcast host, speaker, and author of Start Your Second Act, who decided to walk away from a 16-year career to build a life on her own terms. We talk about why the idea that you have...

What if chasing perfect writing is the very thing holding you back from sharing your ideas? In this episode, I sit down with Ellen Polk, Founder and Chief Storyteller at Sage House Editorial LLC and a nonfiction book coach,, to talk about how real growth happens when we stop chasing perfection and start showing up with our ideas. Ellen shares her journey from working in tech to building a career a...

Have you ever looked around at your life and thought, Who am I outside of the roles I play? In this episode, I sit down with Brittany Hansen, Co-Founder of Viiision, for a real and honest conversation about life, family, business, and everything in between. Brittany shares her personal transformation stories, starting with early motherhood at 21 years old and raising four kids, including two boys...

Hey everyone! In this solo episode gone sideways, I'm taking a moment to catch you up on my whirlwind April and the amazing things happening in my world right now.  It's a quick summary of the month, where I dive into my awesome experience at a content creator retreat in Austin (where I was the oldest person there), share some highlights from my travels to Vegas and Phoenix, and reveal t...

Sometimes, the hardest part of building a startup is realizing it’s time to change direction. In this episode, I talk with Burhan Syed, one of my friends from the Techstars program, and the co-founder of Rondah AI, an AI dental receptionist  that's changing the way clinics handle calls, book appointments, and support their staff. Burhan shares his unexpected path from running a startup in nig...

Most people dream about packing up and traveling the world, but few talk about what that life is really like. How do you find connection and purpose when you're always on the move? In this episode, I chat with my friend Salvatore Manzi about what it’s really like to live a digital nomad lifestyle. Salvatore has traveled all over, from Kansas to New Zealand to Italy, and his life is full of un...

Why do so many creative professionals struggle to get paid on time, even after working with well-known brands? It’s a common issue in the creative economy that often gets overlooked.  In this episode, I’m joined by my friend and fellow Techstars Accelerator alum, David Akinyemi. David’s journey into the creative economy is anything but typical. He started out flipping sneakers in high school, laun...

Ever felt like you’ve done everything right, built the career, hit the milestones, achieved success, but still feel totally disconnected from your life?  So many of us reach a point where we realize that chasing titles and money doesn’t automatically bring fulfillment. That’s exactly where this week’s guest, Eric Mech, found himself. Eric spent 24 years climbing the ranks in the auto industry, eve...

What do you do when life completely blindsides you? When the plan you had for your future disappears in a moment? How do you move on after losing the person you thought you'd spend forever with? In this powerful episode, I sit down with Kelly LaVallie to talk about healing after loss, finding strength during grief, and learning how to start over, especially when life doesn’t go the way you th...

Hey everyone! In this solo episode, I'm wrapping up March with all the highlights from my incredible 2.5-week adventure in Mexico's Baja Peninsula.  I chose this destination because of astrocartography – which is basically mapping where the planets were when you were born and how their energy affects you in different locations on Earth. My Mars line (all about career and entrepreneurship...

I’ve always believed the right people show up at the right time, and my conversation with Megan Shields is proof of that. Megan is the founder of Chime House Media, an agency dedicated to helping podcasters grow their audience and their business through Facebook and Instagram ads. And let me tell you that she’s not just good at what she does, she’s a straight-up powerhouse. In this episode, Megan...

What if success isn’t about fitting into a mold but breaking out of one? In this episode, I sit down with Samantha Fackler, business coach, podcast host, and marketing powerhouse to talk about what it really takes to build a business, trust your intuition, and create a life that actually feels good. Samantha’s journey is anything but traditional. From working with billion-dollar brands to becoming...

Starting and scaling a short-term rental business is no joke, but what if you could do it in a way that creates time freedom, financial stability, and even unforgettable experiences for your guests? In this episode, I sit down with Madeleine Raiford-Holland, an expert in short-term rentals who went from managing a single property to running a thriving portfolio across multiple states. Madeleine sh...

I had the absolute honor of sitting down with Dr. Ron Stotts, a transformational leadership expert with a story that will leave you speechless. From being an elite athlete to enlisting in the Marine Corps, only to face a life-altering moment of realization, Ron’s journey took him from the depths of despair to a profound spiritual awakening. In this episode, we talk about his near-suicidal experien...

What does it really take to build a thriving business in the live events industry? In this episode, I sit down with Aaron Kaufman, president of Fifth Element Group, an internationally award-winning event design and management firm. Aaron has spent over 20 years revolutionizing the events industry, pushing for higher standards, challenging the status quo, and proving that live experiences deserve a...