Stories of Change & Creativity

I’m excited to share my interview with Conny Dassen. I met Conny in The Netherlands….she and my husband went to high school together and have been friends for decades. I interviewed Conny from the charming setting of her historic farmhouse in eastern Holland, near the German border. Career Join us as we explore the heartwarming and adventurous life of Conny Dassen, whose career

Are you training for the next decade? Can therapeutic yoga revolutionize the way we approach back pain and functional mobility? Join us for a captivating conversation with Dr. Nydia Tijerina Darby, a physical therapist and therapeutic yoga specialist. Dr. Darby is always training for the next decade. Discover how Nydia’s passion for movement helped her combat anxiety and depressi

Have you ever wanted or needed to change your life and wondered how to do it? Well, this interview may be for you. On this episode, I'm excited to share my conversation with Elisabeth Sharp McKetta. Author of 13 books, Liz teaches writing for Harvard and Oxford and is the founder of the Book Year Writer's Circle.McKetta's latest book is entitled Edit your Life: A Handbook for Livin

This is a Happy Birthday episode. Join me for an unforgettable conversation with my incredible mother, Joan Barnes, as she celebrates her 93rd birthday. Hear about the early years of her marriage to my dad, their adventures during his Navy service, and their 1st year together in Bermuda. Joan's stories offer a unique perspective on the wisdom, love, and resilience that have been th

Have you ever felt the ground beneath you shift so profoundly, it alters the course of your life? Peiming Sun, known as Sunny, certainly has. From her days as a molecular biologist to her transformative journey to become a holistic lifestyle mentor, Sunny's story is one of self-discovery and resilience. Sunny applies ancient wisdom and modern science to help her mid-aged women clie

'As a functional medicine doctor, I have an opportunity of 20 to 30 years, before someone develops symptoms, to help them change, because a lot of the preventive strategies that we use for prevention of Dementia are lifestyle related.' &n...

"Sleep isn't everything, but it impacts everything." - Glen LubbertPeak performance in life and business often starts with the foundation of a good night's sleep. Entrepreneur Glen Lubbert understands - first hand - the transformative influence that prioritizing sleep has on energy and focus. A technology serial entrepreneur, Glen Lubbert is a certified sleep and behavior design ex

Challenge and change are a part of life. And it's often difficult to find the strength to carry on and keep moving forward. In this episode, Linda Fogg-Phillips shares her personal story of resilience and determination. She faced the triple blow of a family business collapse during the 2008 financial crisis, the heart-wrenching loss of her son Garrett and the death of her husband.

Ok - now you know your strengths and natural talents. You understand the proven formula for creating habit recipes. You also know why it's important to practice compassion for others and yourself. What's next? It's time to take action. In part 5 of this short audio series, I focus on how you can 'take action' to chart your own path and create your Leadership Playbook. Here's my 4-s

In part 4 of this short audio series, the focus is on COMPASSION. Here's my 4-step Leadership Playbook: 1. Discover your strengths2. Understand the science of change3. Practice compassion and4. Take action. Throughout my career, I've earned how important it is for leaders to practice compassion and self-compassion. It makes a difference in the workplace and at home. But sometimes p