The SoulFire Sessions

Introduction The Sparks Series is a special series within The SoulFire Sessions. While our regular episodes explore a wide range of conversations around purpose, leadership, and growth, the Sparks Series is dedicated to spotlighting purpose-driven leaders who are creating meaningful impact in their work and communities. Each episode centers on their story, their leadership, and the moments that sp...

Introduction This Money Matters for Real People series is designed to explore the intersection of financial strategy, mindset, and long-term decision making. Each episode breaks down complex financial topics into clear, actionable insights to help individuals, families, and business owners make more confident financial decisions. Summary In this episode of Money Matters for Real People , Cristina...

Introduction The Sparks Series is a special series within The SoulFire Sessions. While our regular episodes explore a wide range of conversations around purpose, leadership, and growth, the Sparks Series is dedicated to spotlighting purpose-driven leaders who are creating meaningful impact in their work and communities. Each episode centers on their story, their leadership, and the moments that sp...

Introduction The Sparks Series is a special series within The SoulFire Sessions. While our regular episodes explore a wide range of conversations around purpose, leadership, and growth, the Sparks Series is dedicated to spotlighting purpose-driven leaders who are creating meaningful impact in their work and communities. Each episode centers on their story, their leadership, and the moments that sp...

Introduction This Money Matters for Real People series is designed to explore the intersection of financial strategy, mindset, and long-term decision making. Each episode breaks down complex financial topics into clear, actionable insights to help individuals, families, and business owners make more confident financial decisions. Summary In this episode of Money Matters for Real People , Cristina...

In this episode, Alex sits down with Robert Rathje to talk about intentional living and what it really takes to reach your full potential. Robert shares how a defining belief from his childhood shaped his purpose of helping others grow, and how a major health transformation became the catalyst for deeper change in his life. That journey led him to create his Life Blueprint: a framework built aroun...

Introduction The Sparks Series is a special series within The SoulFire Sessions. While our regular episodes explore a wide range of conversations around purpose, leadership, and growth, the Sparks Series is dedicated to spotlighting purpose-driven leaders who are creating meaningful impact in their work and communities. Each episode centers on their story, their leadership, and the moments that sp...

Introduction This Money Matters for Real People series is designed to explore the intersection of financial strategy, mindset, and long-term decision making. Each episode breaks down complex financial topics into clear, actionable insights to help individuals, families, and business owners make more confident financial decisions.  Summary In this episode of Mind Over Money , Cristina Easterling an...

In this episode of Soulfire Sessions , Alex and Cristina sit down with Scott Burgess, a human performance architect, to explore what it really means to rebuild your health from the inside out. After experiencing a major life pivot and health scare, Scott shares how he shifted from feeling depleted and disconnected to helping others restore their energy, confidence, and well-being. The conversation...

Introduction The Sparks Series is a special series within The SoulFire Sessions. While our regular episodes explore a wide range of conversations around purpose, leadership, and growth, the Sparks Series is dedicated to spotlighting purpose-driven leaders who are creating meaningful impact in their work and communities. Each episode centers on their story, their leadership, and the moments that sp...

In this episode of The SoulFire Sessions , Alex welcomes Leanne Zaccar , an actress, author, spiritual medium, and award-winning speaker joining from Australia. As a medium, Leanne lives with a powerful awareness that life is short, and that truth reshaped everything after divorce left her feeling disconnected from herself and questioning where her spark had gone. Leanne shares how she rebuilt her...

Introduction The Sparks Series is a special series within The SoulFire Sessions. While our regular episodes explore a wide range of conversations around purpose, leadership, and growth, the Sparks Series is dedicated to spotlighting purpose-driven leaders who are creating meaningful impact in their work and communities. Each episode centers on their story, their leadership, and the moments that sp...

What happens when failure feels personal, and what becomes possible when a team feels safe? In this episode of The Soulfire Sessions , Alex and Christina are joined by Dr. Matt Daniel to explore psychological safety and why it’s one of the most powerful drivers of collaboration, innovation, and high-performing teams. Through real stories and practical insight, Matt unpacks what psychological safet...

In this episode of The SoulFire Sessions , hosts Alex and Mariah sit down with Jordan Tate, who opens up about his powerful journey through job loss, identity shifts, faith, and rediscovering purpose. He shares the emotional realities of being laid off, from self-doubt and grief to unexpected peace, and how community, courage, and stillness helped him navigate a year without traditional employment...

In this episode of The SoulFire Sessions0, hosts Alex and Mariah engage in a heartfelt conversation with guest Ashley, who shares her inspiring journey of resilience and personal growth. They discuss the challenges of navigating corporate America, the impact of workplace culture on mental health, and the importance of self-awareness and authenticity. Ashley emphasizes the significance of mentorshi...

In this episode of The SoulFire Sessions, hosts Alex and Mariah engage in a deep conversation with their guest Casey about the significance of discipline in achieving personal growth and success. They explore how discipline serves as a foundation for emotional intelligence, the importance of self-love, and the journey of overcoming adversity, including health challenges. Casey shares his daily reg...

In this episode of the Soulfire Sessions, hosts Alex and Mariah engage with guest JJ to explore the profound connection between physical health and mental well-being. JJ shares his transformative journey from struggling with his weight and mental health to embracing fitness and running half marathons. The conversation emphasizes the importance of community, accountability, and finding what works f...

In this episode of the Soul Fire Sessions, hosts Alex and Mariah hang out with Cristina to discuss the transformative power of coaching, especially during times of change and uncertainty. They explore the importance of having a coach to provide clarity, accountability, and a safe space for self-discovery. The conversation highlights who can benefit from coaching, the role of stability in the coach...

In this episode, Brandi shares her powerful journey from being a school superintendent to facing public humiliation due to alcoholism and a traumatic experience. She discusses the spiral into addiction, the impact on her family, and the turning point that led her to seek help. Brandi emphasizes the importance of community, acceptance, and the healing process, ultimately finding purpose in helping...

In this episode of The SoulFire Sessions, Alex sits down with digital marketing specialist and owner of The Detailed Way, Cheri, for a powerful conversation about personal branding, online visibility, and the courage it takes to show up authentically in a digital world. From psychology to marketing, Cheri shares her journey and the lessons she’s learned about storytelling, self-promotion, and buil...

In this episode of The SoulFire Sessions, hosts Alex and Mariah welcome Andrea—a gifted energy channeler, sound healer, yoga and meditation teacher—who helps people reconnect with their soul, calm their nervous systems, and step back into alignment with who they really are. Andrea opens the conversation by leading us through a short, grounding breathwork practice, showing just how powerful two min...

In our first solo session, Alex shares her personal journey of leaving behind 15 years in higher education to step into higher purpose with The SoulFire Collective (www.thesoulfire.com). She explores what it means to live in the gray space—the in-between of identity, faith, and the unknown. Through honest reflection, Alex unpacks the grief of letting go, the excitement of new beginnings, and the c...

In this episode of the SoulFire Sessions , Alex and Mariah sit down with Robert to explore his bold leap from a 30-year career in corporate tech into full-time entrepreneurship with his wife's company, Aunt Susie’s Granola . Robert opens up about the fears, identity shifts, and hard truths of leaving a steady paycheck behind to chase this dream with his wife. From navigating financial uncerta...

Your inner movements—those quiet nudges, emotions, and shifts—are your soul’s way of guiding you toward growth and alignment. In this powerful episode of SoulFire Sessions, hosts Alex and Mariah are joined guest Megan to explore how tuning in to these signals can ignite personal transformation. Through heartfelt conversation, practical insights, and real-life stories, we’ll uncover why honoring yo...

In this first episode of The SoulFire Sessions, Alex and Mariah share the story behind SoulFire Collective—how it started, what it stands for, and why it matters. They open up about navigating the gray areas of life, uncovering purpose, and the values that guide their work: courage, authenticity, freedom, compassion, growth, and purpose. If you’ve ever felt stuck, searching, or soul-hungry—this ep...