The Sock Drawer

What if “just surviving” isn’t the best you can feel — you’ve just never experienced a regulated nervous system? In this episode of The Sock Drawer Podcast, Lisa Begley sits down with Courtney Yarch, founder of Harmonic Egg & Wellness GR, to unpack the real-life turning point that took her from living in trauma-mode and perfectionism… to feeling calmer, sleeping better, and responding to stres...

Have you ever wondered what it takes to reinvent your entire life — not once, but over and over? Today’s guest, Brad Leo Lyon, has lived more chapters than most people dream about. From growing up in Flint, Michigan with two competing passions — athletics and the arts — to competing internationally, running a minor league team, directing films, writing screenplays, and now launching The B-Stream,...

Built For Better: How Matt Mizerek Survived Two Strokes, Reclaimed His Life, & Found Purpose Through Creativity What happens when life turns upside down… not once, but twice? In today’s powerful episode, host Lisa Begley sits down with Matt Mizerek — founder of Built For Better Apparel, creator of the nonprofit Art Always, and author of Revelations Through Resilience. Matt survived two strokes...

Aging isn’t a decline — it’s a design. In today’s powerful episode, healthy aging expert Kay Van Norman reveals the truth most people never hear about getting older: frailty is common and predictable… but completely reversible for the vast majority of us. Kay blends research, real-life transformation stories, and the mindset shifts that help people in their 50s, 60s, 70s, and beyond reclaim streng...

What does reinvention look like when life has already demanded everything from you? In this episode, Dr. Meghan “Meg” Waldron shares a powerful story of raising three boys on her own, navigating a multiple sclerosis diagnosis, returning to the classroom, launching and growing her tutoring company Smart Solutions, and going back to school later in life to earn her doctorate. Meg opens up about earl...

Have you ever hit a point in your 40s, 50s, or 60s where you quietly asked yourself… “Is it too late for me?” Today’s guest, Damon King, CFP®, will shatter that belief — and replace it with something empowering, practical, and transformative. Before Damon became a trusted wealth advisor and radio voice, he was a singer, a fundraiser, a young professional swimming in debt… and a 24-year-old sitting...

Have you ever felt a quiet pull to create something that honors where you’ve been — and who you’re still becoming? In this heart-centered episode of The Sock Drawer Podcast, Lisa Begley sits down with Odemaris Mendoza, author and founder of Blue Maris Creative, whose debut novel The Gifts of El Jíbaro celebrates Puerto Rican heritage, courage, and the power of starting over at any age. After 34 ye...

When your money and meaning feel out of sync, reinvention isn’t about burning it all down—it’s about realigning who you are with what you have. In this episode, Melissa Joy, CFP®, founder of Pearl Planning, shares how she left a comfortable path to build a purpose-driven firm—and the simple steps you can take today to move from money stress to financial confidence.

In this episode of The Sock Drawer Podcast, host Lisa Begley talks with Sabeen Abbas, Founder of Hatch Line Consulting and Fractional Chief Product & Commercial Officer, about her inspiring journey from corporate innovation to entrepreneurship. Sabeen shares how 24 years in engineering, product development, and brand leadership at Honda, Coca-Cola, and Baby Einstein shaped her approach to huma...

Have you ever felt stuck solving problems but never rising above them? Anthony “Tony” Boquet—author of The Bloodline of Wisdom—shares how to become a Modern Solutionary: a leader who elevates solutions above the noise. We get into the real price of leadership, Solomon’s blueprint for wise decisions, and Tony’s 3-question Tiny Dare journaling habit you can start tonight.

Alex Vigilante — founder of Vigilante Rising and leader of the Charlotte Men’s Wellness Club — explains how breathwork, somatic practices and honest conversation help high-performing men drop the mask, heal old wounds, and step into clearer purpose. He walks listeners through a quick breathing exercise, shares his personal story, and invites men to build connection and lasting change.

On this episode of the Sock Drawer Podcast , Lisa chats with Megan Dale, a dedicated elementary teacher with 16 years of experience. Megan shares her journey into teaching, the challenges and rewards of the profession, and the incredible impact teachers have on students’ lives. From inspiring stories of students learning to read to advice for those considering a teaching career, this episode highl...

In this episode, Lisa sits down with her cousin Cynthia Slavens, a Pixar post-production veteran with over 30 years in the entertainment industry. Cynthia shares her journey from small-town beginnings in New York, to working on sets as a stand-in and production assistant, to eventually joining Pixar. She discusses the importance of embracing unexpected opportunities, building meaningful profession...

In this episode of the Sock Door Podcast, Lisa chats with Trent Begley, a roofing expert with nearly 40 years of experience in the industry. Trent shares his journey from apprentice to regional manager, insights on problem-solving, leadership, and the value of trades as a career. He also offers advice for anyone at a crossroads between college and the trades, and leaves listeners with a simple dar...