In this episode, I talk with Silvia Rios about self-love, beauty, and the mindset shifts that help women step into confidence and clarity in midlife. We explore how redefining beauty, releasing old stories, and choosing yourself can transform the way you experience this next chapter.

Silvia Rios

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In this episode Career Ownership Coach Stacy Heisey-Terrell gets real about the interruptions that pushed her out of corporate life and into the freedom of entrepreneurship. After years in HR across healthcare, legal, energy, insurance, and government, Stacy hit ceiling after ceiling—broken promises, stalled promotions, burnout, and finally a layoff that became the turning point.

Instead of settling for another frustrating job search, Stacy decided to bet on herself. Two and a half years later, she’s running a thriving business, helping professionals build their own Career 2.0—a work life defined by purpose, autonomy, balance, and choice.

Stacy shares:

• The hidden pitfalls of corporate life nobody talks about

• How constant “interruptions” revealed a bigger calling

• What it really takes to take ownership of your career

• Why your next move might not be a new job… but a new path entirely

• Her mission to help people create work that works for them

If you’re tired of long hours, feeling overlooked, or sensing that your career was meant for more, Stacy’s story is the spark you’ve been waiting for.

Connect with Stacy: Website: www.mylifemybiz.com

LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/stacyheiseyterrell

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What if your life story isn’t something to hide—but the very thing that makes your marketing work?

In this episode, I sit down with Melanie Whitaker, author and coach behind You Are Your Marketing and Transforming Pain Into Purpose. Melanie shares her powerful journey of being raised by a narcissist and how that experience shaped her voice, confidence, and approach to marketing.

We talk about how authentic storytelling builds trust faster than any funnel, why your lived experience matters more than polished branding, and how public relations plays a critical role in expanding your visibility without feeling fake, salesy, or exhausting.

This conversation is for entrepreneurs, coaches, authors, and podcasters who know they’re meant to be seen—but want to show up with honesty, authority, and impact.

In this episode, we explore:

• Growing up with a narcissistic parent and reclaiming your voice

• How to market using your story without oversharing or trauma-dumping

• Why “you are your marketing” isn’t a cliché—it’s a strategy

• The role of public relations in long-term brand visibility

• Turning pain into purpose, credibility, and connection

If you’ve ever felt like your story mattered but didn’t know how to use it in business, this episode will change how you think about marketing—and yourself.

Melanie Whitaker

What happens when success looks nothing like the traditional path?

In this powerful episode, Laurie sits down with Corey Ihler, a realtor, single dad, and new owner of The Millcreek View, a local community newspaper. Corey shares a story that challenges how we define intelligence, education, and resilience.

Due to a rare genetic disability, Corey graduated from college unable to read, relying on visual learning and pattern recognition to navigate a world built for words. Years later, he discovered his daughter carried the same rare DNA — and together, as father and daughter, they began the journey of learning how to see and read the world differently.

Corey opens up about fatherhood, perseverance, disability, and what it means to lead with empathy. From real estate to community journalism, his story is a reminder that limitations don’t define us — how we adapt, love, and show up does.

This conversation is about legacy, learning, and the quiet strength of rewriting your story in real time.

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Divorce recovery doesn’t end your story — it begins Act 2. Author and coach Tracy Glass shares how healing, faith, and renewal can rebuild life after divorce or separation.

In this episode, Laurie talks with award-winning author and Christian life coach Tracy Glass about walking through divorce, recovering emotionally and spiritually, and rediscovering purpose after separation. Tracy opens up about the grief, identity loss, and rebuilding process that many women face — and how intentional healing can lead to restoration, freedom, and a renewed life.

This episode is for women navigating divorce, separation, or a major life interruption and wondering how to move forward with hope and clarity. Tracy reminds us that divorce is not the end — it’s an invitation to healing, growth, and a powerful Act 2.

In this episode, we discuss:

• Divorce recovery and emotional healing

• Starting over after separation

• Faith, freedom, and personal renewal

• Reinventing your life in Act 2

• Finding purpose after divorce

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• Rebuilding 5 Day's to a Great Start.

• Books by Tracy Glass:

  • All Things New: This 90-Day Devotional

  • Get Up Girl, Let’s Go! Getting Unstuck and Living Free

  • Restored: God’s Plan to Beautifully Rebuild You After Divorce or Separation

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In this powerful episode, Laurie sits down with Dean Sikes, founder of You Matter and a nationally known speaker who has spent decades bringing hope to students across the country. But before Dean ever stepped on a stage, his life was shaped by two major interruptions—almost losing his mother at a young age, and later, coming face-to-face with the man who sexually abused him at 15… in the middle of Home Depot.

Dean opens up about the trauma he carried for years, the moment everything came rushing back, and the courageous steps he took to finally get help. He shares how healing his own story gave him the clarity and passion to dedicate his life to preventing teen suicide, supporting survivors of childhood sexual abuse (CSA), and reminding every young person that their life has value.

This conversation is tender, raw, and deeply hopeful. If you or someone you love has walked through trauma, loss, or silent battles, Dean’s honesty will remind you that healing is possible—and your story still matters.

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In this powerful, Laurie sits down with her own book mentor, Patrick Snow, international best-selling author and publishing coach. Patrick shares how the sudden death of his father became a life-altering interruption that deepened his passion for legacy—especially the kind we leave in book form.

He opens up about his newest book, a heartfelt tribute to his high school coach, and how one person’s belief in us can change the entire trajectory of our life. Patrick breaks down why your story, your wisdom, and your experiences deserve to be in print, not just for you—but for the people who need your message most.

If you’ve ever said, “One day I’ll write that book…” this conversation is your wake-up call. Patrick even offers listeners a free consultation to help you take the next step toward becoming a published author and preserving your legacy on the page.

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In this deeply compassionate conversation, I’m joined by **Cindy Meyers and Merle Meyers, founders of Grief and Trauma Chaplaincy, to explore the sacred work of grief chaplaincy and the practice of companioning those who are grieving.

We talk about what it truly means to walk alongside loss — not to fix, rush, or explain it away — but to offer steady presence, listening, and care. Cindy and Merle share how grief chaplaincy supports individuals, families, and communities navigating trauma, death, and profound life transitions, and why companioning is such a powerful alternative to traditional grief “solutions.”

We also discuss their upcoming grief companioning training, designed for those who feel called to support others through grief with compassion, boundaries, and embodied presence — whether in professional roles or personal relationships.

This episode is for anyone who has experienced loss, supports others through grief, or feels drawn to meaningful service rooted in humanity and hope.

Topics include: • What grief chaplaincy really is • The difference between companioning and fixing • Trauma-informed grief support • How to hold space without overwhelm • Grief chaplaincy training and calling

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