The Brittany Wheeler Show

  About Episode In this episode, I sit down with entrepreneur and community‑builder Liza Kelleher to explore how changing your circle can completely transform your confidence, resilience, and purpose. Liza shares how her childhood foundation of kindness and community shaped her path into entrepreneurship, and how leaving a toxic work environment led her to her true calling in health, wellness, and...

About Episode In this episode, I sit down with Christina Dees for a raw and refreshing conversation about vulnerability, healing, and choosing yourself. Christina shares her story of growing up in poverty, navigating family addiction, and learning to break old patterns in marriage, motherhood, and dating. They dive into soul‑level alignment, healthy masculinity, boundaries, and why emotional matur...

About Episode In this episode, Emma Baltezore, founder of One Christian Network, has a heartfelt conversation about faith, calling, resilience, and loving your neighbor well. Emma shares how her passion for people was shaped by her family, a life‑changing trip to South Africa, and seasons of grief that deepened her trust in God. They also explore the power of bridge‑building, listening, and creati...

About Episode In this episode, I sit down with world‑champion glassblower Aaron Rovner Buck, whose life in Corning’s “Crystal City” shaped him from birth. They swap the wild story of how they met on a Southwest flight, then Aaron opens up about growing up with two glassblowing parents — his mom, Rhodie, the heart‑led artist behind Hands on Glass, and his dad, Dave, the engineer‑minded creator who...

About Episode Brittany sits down with her friend and mentor, Suzanne Mills Winkler, for an inspiring conversation about career, faith, family, and legacy. Suzanne shares how their mentorship began at Port City Community Church and grew into a true friendship, then walks through her journey from California art student to rising star at Mattel, where she led the Barbie team and a $160M product line....

About Episode In this heartfelt conversation, I sit down with her friend Perla Frias, a mental health counselor from Wilmington, to discuss faith, healing, and overcoming life's challenges. Together, they share their experiences with father wounds, finding identity in God, and how healing transformed their views of relationships and themselves. Perla courageously opens up about surviving an a...

Show Notes About Episode In this powerful episode, Brittany Pennington opens up about childhood wounds, motherhood, addiction, faith, and the long road to healing alongside her husband, Kyle. Raised primarily by her father after her mother’s absence, Brittany reflects on struggles with worthiness, breaking generational cycles, and learning what authentic faith really looks like. She vulnerably sha...

About Episode In this episode, we sit down with an incredible couple whose story began at sea in the Merchant Marines and grew into a life full of adventure, faith, and family. What started with ocean crossings and long voyages eventually became a very different journey — raising five children while living full-time in a camper and learning how to build a strong marriage and meaningful family life...

About Episode In this powerful and deeply human episode, I talk with Doug Carty, a dedicated professional at Franklin Pierce University whose life changed in an instant. After a sudden and devastating accident, Doug suffered a traumatic brain injury that set him on an uncertain and difficult path. What followed was not just a medical recovery, but a test of resilience, identity, and determination....

About Episode In this powerful and deeply human episode, I talk with Doug Carty, a dedicated professional at Franklin Pierce University whose life changed in an instant. After a sudden and devastating accident, Doug suffered a traumatic brain injury that set him on an uncertain and difficult path. What followed was not just a medical recovery, but a test of resilience, identity, and determination....

About Episode In this episode, Andy McKnight shares his personal journey from growing up in a deeply religious household to discovering what it truly means to have a relationship with God. Although he was raised around faith, Andy explains how his early understanding was rooted more in routine and tradition than in a genuine connection. Everything began to change when he decided to seek God for hi...

About Episode In this powerful and deeply personal episode, Jon Pugeda opens up about the roots of his relentless work ethic and the mindset that shaped his life. Growing up in a large immigrant family, Jon learned early on that nothing would be handed to him—if he wanted something, he had to earn it. Surrounded by sacrifice, hustle, and resilience, he developed a self-driven mentality that pushed...

About Episode In this episode, he shares the unfiltered story of growing up in the projects with a single mother who refused to give up, no matter how hard life got. Surrounded by struggle and survival, he learned early what it meant to fight just to make it through the day. But as the pressure built, he turned to food as a way to cope—until it nearly cost him everything. At just 18 years old, he...

About Episode In this heartfelt episode, Jeanette Cofer opens up about what it was like growing up with older parents—an experience that shaped her childhood.. She reflects on the emotional weight of knowing time might be shorter, and the profound impact of losing both parents as a younger adult. Through grief, uncertainty, and life transitions, Jeanette shares how those early losses forced her to...

About the Episode In this episode, I sit down with entrepreneur Macy Cole to share her personal journey of faith, resilience, and preparing for motherhood. Currently pregnant and navigating a transformative season of life, Macy reflects on the lessons she learned growing up in a home filled with love and how that foundation shaped the way she loves others today. Macy opens up about the realities o...

EmpowHERment was hosted in 2024. A three part women's panel speaking on important topics. We had the conversations professionally recorded. Now two years later we are proud to share these three incredible panels with you! Enjoy! ______________________ In this episode of The Brittany Wheeler Show , we dive into Channeling Your Creativity—exploring how creativity shows up in our lives, fuels ou...

EmpowHERment was hosted in 2024. A three part women's panel speaking on important topics. We had the conversations professionally recorded. Now two years later we are proud to share these three incredible panels with you! Enjoy! ___________________ In this EmpowHERment conversation on The Brittany Wheeler Show , we explore the power of Sisterhood—what it looks like for women to truly show up...

EmpowHERment was hosted in 2024. A three part women's panel speaking on important topics. We had the conversations professionally recorded. Now two years later we are proud to share these three incredible panels with you! Enjoy! _______________________ In this episode of The Brittany Wheeler Show , we dive into an honest conversation about Modern Day Motherhood—exploring the challenges, press...

About the Episode In this episode, I sit down with Virginia Lee, a UNCW student and emerging person whose story is marked by growth, resilience, and compassion. Virginia opens up about the struggles she has faced and the lessons she’s learned through them—lessons that have shaped her into a more empathetic and grounded person. Rather than allowing hardship to harden her, she chose to let it soften...

About the Episode In this episode, I sit down with Jeff Inmon—a husband, son, brother, friend, dreamer, leader, and the UNCW Parking Operations Manager—who truly embodies what it means to serve others well. Jeff is the kind of man you want in your corner, steady, faithful, and always willing to show up. He opens up about the challenges God has brought him through and the lessons he’s learned along...

About the Episode In this special conversation, I sit down with my dear friend Sarah Luce—someone who has been deeply instrumental in my healing and personal growth. Sarah shares how God shaped her identity and belief in who she was created to be from a very young age, and how her strong, unwavering faith has been the foundation of her entire life. We talk about making bold decisions, including he...

About the Episode In this powerful and transparent episode, I sit down with Lauren Risedorf—a woman whose grit, resilience, and faith are nothing short of inspiring. Lauren shares her story of growing up in Flint, Michigan, and the courageous choice she made to leave what was familiar in order to pursue healing and freedom. We talk about breaking the chains of generational curses, abuse, and traum...

About Episode In this powerful conversation, I sit down with Elyse Tilley, Christopher Weedon, and Kyle Pennington—three individuals who have each walked through seasons of addiction, destructive patterns, and unhealed hearts, and have come out transformed. Together, we unpack what it truly took to move from disordered living to disciplined, purpose-filled lives. They share honestly about the heal...

About Episode In this special holiday episode, I sit down with Danica Starr—a vibrant, beautiful, intelligent, and wise young woman who brings so much light to every space she enters. As a middle school student deeply involved in school and extracurriculars, Danica shares what life looks like for her generation and reminds both her peers and our listeners of the lessons we can learn from today’s y...

About Episode In this episode, I sit down with Kellie Sansone—an incredible woman, artist, mother, and friend with one of the kindest hearts you’ll ever meet. Kellie opens up about her business and how what began as a journey to rediscover herself has evolved into her greatest passion. It’s now the work that brings her joy, purpose, and a way to brighten the world around her. She shares how she mo...