Sharing Passion and Purpose

Kelly Gibson owns Tours of Tulsa and has a deep love of storytelling. In this episode you'll learn more about Kelly's background and how she grew-up living at a summer camp year-round, and later on how she negotiated with her full-time employer to have a "side-hustle" giving tours in Tulsa and why she eventually left accounting to pursue something she is passionate about - sharing the rich history...

Many Tulsa children are beginning the new school year empty handed because their parents cannot afford to buy the paper, pencisl, notebooks, pens, erasers, and the myriad of supplies on classroom lists. While school-supply drives help fill some need, The Pencil Box, a non-profit founded by Nancy Bolzle, provides free school supplies to teach year-round. During this visit, she shares what inspired...

Kristy Eller DeBoer is the founder of KED Styled. Kristy's career prior to this was behind the camera, but she has rewritten that script and now it's her time to shine in front of the camera - and she does! Our conversation shares about a significant life event that caused her to reflect on her life and realize that she wasn't where she wanted to be. So, she made the conscious decision to take som...

Some people have big dreams, but don’t work to make them happen. Cody Mayo is not one of those people. His dream of becoming an actor began at a young age. Following high school, he earned an acting scholarship to The University of Oklahoma, where he attended college and met his wife, Casey. After graduating from college, they got married and shortly thereafter moved to Los Angeles. It didn’t take...

HAPPY to be kicking-off Season 6 of the Sharing Passion and Purpose Podcast with conversations that are meant to enlighten and inspire you on your path towards passion and purpose! This episode will share a little about what I've been up to this summer (during my podcasting break), reveal information about guests this season, and as well as share a little about an 85-year happiness study conducted...

This season's theme has focused on PURPOSE. Specfically, how people are living more purposefully and with purpose. Guests have been asked to articulate their purpose and it's been interesting to learn how people live with purpose. If you don't know your purpose, this mini-episode (approx. 5 minutes!) is for you! I offer two questions for you to consider (on a daily basis) that might help you disco...

Fathers play a pivotal role in the lives of their children. So, in honor of Father’s Day, we want to recognize a father who is spreading a little magic in the lives of his children and also around the Tulsa area! Pat Cawiezell is the Buyer & Author Events Coordinator for Magic City Books. He and his wife, Jillian, have two young boys. So, as you can imagine, his home life is full and his day job i...

Carol Mathews is many things to many people. For me, she is an encourager, connector AND a creative. As the Founder and CEO of Hero Productions, she has an incredible talent for storytelling. That, coupled with her background in film has enabled her to produce multiple television series that have aired on ESPN, TBN, and The Family Channel.    When she’s not working on film projects, she...

This podcast is for all the Mothers out there! This episode visits with mother of nine, Kirsten Vossler, host of Rejoicing in Motherhood Podcast. Kirsten has a heart for Jesus and a calling for enouraging others along their motherhood journey.  Episode 104 is for you if: You want some encouragement on your mothering journey (she likely has a kiddo in the same stage - hers range from teen to 8...

If you've ever experienced feeling tired, anxious or overwhelmed, this is the episode for you! Leading up to Mother's Day, I'm sharing a guest who has experienced all those feelings and more. Amy Seiffert is an author, speaker, coach AND mother of three. In her new book, Starved , she combines practical advice with Biblical scripture to guide us through a spiritual diet change that will feed the s...

Ifaseyi Amusan is a chef who views serving food as a ministry. This amazing Mom was been her son's, Onifade, biggest cheerleader in fostering his passion for baking and encouraging him to progress in his craft. Now, at fifteen, he just opened his own brick and mortar location called Onifade’s Cookie Company! We’ll visit with both about their passion for providing good food and tasty treats as well...

Betty Selakovich Casey is an award winning author and illustrator of three children's books: The Prince and the Prairie, That is a Hat and May Finds Her Way. In fact, That is a Hat was chosen by the Oklahoma Department of Libraries as the featured children's book for Read Across Oklahoma. She is also a talented artist and has her works at at Sky Gallery on Route 66 in Tulsa. In addition to these e...

This is my 100th Podcast Episode and I'm celebrating by sharing the Top Five Things I've Learned from this Podcast. I have enjoyed this incredible journey as a podcast host, including the conversations and connections. I have met some amazing people and learned so much about how they have worked to follow their passion and discover their purpose.  This week I'll be offering some fun giveaways...

Lauren Lowrey is an Emmy-award winning Anchor/Reporter in Nashville, TN.  Lauren is the Founder/Host/Executive Producer of the AMPstigator podcast - one of my favorites! - where she interviews women about the lessons they've learned on their pathway to purpose. In addition to all of that, she is the mother of three. During our visit she shares more about why she started this podcast (because...

Taylor Hanson is an award-winning musician, father of seven as well as the Founder of local non-profit, Food on the Move, Inc. Taylor started this grassroots organization in 2014 to provide food to people in need. Over the years, it has gained tremendous momentum and grown into more of a movement. In fact, since its inception, the program has grown in partnerships, schools and programming with a f...

Lorena Rivas is hard-working, determined, smart and witty. She wears many hats, including wife, mother, and successful Immigration Attorney. Her background in the legal profession has taken her on an incredible professional journey that has led to entrepreneurship. Prior to Covid, she was working 70 - 80+ hours a week and burning the candle at both ends. Although she loved what she was doing, she...

Annette Murray is a “retired” educator and school librarian, she stays busy as a part-time Concierege for Montereau (that’s where I met her!) and continues her passion for education through writing a children's picture book,  ABC What do you See? Traveling Along Route 66.   This book features the iconic Route 66 in ABC order highlighting Historic landmarks, fascinating wildlife, maps, qu...

This mini-episode is less than seven minutes and centers around my personal journey of discovering my purpose. I believe that Purpose = Fullfillment. For me, I struggled early on and now hope to be a resource for others to find and follow their passion centered around their purpose.

Beverly Anderson is tenacious and driven. She is also one of my favorite people! She is a friend who I admire for her tenacity and work ethic. In fact, at the beginning of the episode we talk about our 15 plus year friendship and group of friends who has gotten together – we met when our kids were in preschool and now they are seniors in high school! But then we get into her business. She is a tru...

What do you get when you roll popular adages together like: Eat Healthy, Support Local, Farm to Table and Kid Friendly? The answer is Pure and Simple…Market, that is! Alacia Parker and her husband, Aleks, recently established Pure and Simple Market, a kid-friendly grocery & convenience store in downtown Coweta. Why? They saw a need in their community and decided to jump on the chance to create a o...

You’ve probably heard the old adage, "A picture is worth a thousand words." Well, if that's the case, Christopher Bryan might just be the ultimate storyteller. In this episode, I sit down with talented Commercial Photographer, Christopher Bryan, who has worked with a variety of clients, including ones from Forbes Global Top Ten. He shares his background, knowledge and some tips to consider when ta...

This mini-episode is 5 minutes and is the first in this year's theme - Live PurposeFULLY in 2023. This episode offers a short explanation of what Purpose is and why it's beneficial to have it! 

Kourtney Leigh is the Founder, CEO & mastermind behind TINGE, a body beauty brand. Learn how she is redefining the culture surrounding the beauty industry and why she views makeup as a choice; never a requirement. That's an interesting statement from the creator of a beauty brand! You'll hear why she feels this way, the story behind why she created this product and so much more!

Life-long Tulsan, Dana Schuler Drummond, has a heart for helping non-profit organizations. As the founder of Sharpshooter Communications, she assists non-profits seek, secure, and manage grants. She knows the impact grants give to philanthropic organizations and as a result, those organizations can create change and positively impact so many. Throughout her career, Dana has helped nonprofits secur...