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"What do we live for, if not to make life less difficult for each other?" - mary anne evansThis quote summarizes my life purpose. Life isn't easy. It's complex, filled with the unexpected, and sometimes really hard. While life is full of challenges, I believe there are myriad things we can do to help make life less difficult for each other.On this podcast we'll share stories, struggles, and successes that help us know we're not alone. And knowing we're not alone is one way to make life less difficult.
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My guest today is Jessica Vogt. Jess is a holistic leadership development coach who supports people with a foot in many worlds -- culturally, professionally, or personally. Jess is a returning guest and I highly recommend listening to our first conversation on Episode 233 where she shared pieces of her story growing up as a CODA (Child of Deaf Adults). Today Jess shares more about her passion for coming home to ourselves. Finding who we really are, leading from this place of who we real...
My guest today is Kelly Kienzle. Kelly is a returning guest and today we are talking about her book, Alchemy Workbook: Journey into Your Next. Alchemy Workbook blends art, journaling, and guided self-inquiry to help you chart a path from “what was” to “what’s becoming.” Inside, you’ll explore playful prompts, visual exercises, and intriguing practices that reveal patterns, possibilities, and a way forward. Designed for creators, dreamers, and anyone approaching a crossroads, Alchemy Workbookh...
My guests today are Christopher Henze and Dominique Debroux, the Director and Producer team for the film, Wise Women: Humanity's Untold Origins. I'm thrilled to share this conversation with you and cannot recommend the film enough. There's so much to be discovered about the role of older women in our societies and world. About the Film Wise Women – Humanity’s Untold Origins reframes human evolution through a revolutionary lens: the leadership of post-reproductive women. It challenges 10...
Our conversation today is hosted by Russ Watts. Russ, thanks so much for bringing this conversation to Make Life Less Difficult. Russ is talking with Conrad Coleman, and I cannot wait for you to hear this conversation. I listened to it and it will have you on the edge of your seat. As Conrad shares some of his sailing adventures, Conrad has circumnavigated the world multiple times on sailboats, including two solo voyages without using any fossil fuels, which is a cause close to his hea...
My guest today is Guryan Tighe. Guryan is an experienced leadership coach, workshop facilitator, and communications strategist whose clients describe her as a “Fear Technician”. She founded her company, FOURAGE, on the belief that understanding and working with our fears, rather than trying to conquer them, yields more professional success and personal fulfillment. In her book, Unmasking Fear: How Fears are our Gateways to Freedom, Guryan reframes the way we approach fear from the...
My guest today is Mona Khan. Mona is a culture alchemist and joy cultivator who helps teams co-create with clarity, navigate conflict with care, and show up fully — no masks, no holding back. She helps teams embrace the joy of difference: thinking differently, acting differently, doing differently. She nurtures them to turn those differences into superpowers. Collaboration stops being exhausting and starts being energizing, even fun. Mona does this through coaching for leaders and teams, g...
Hello and welcome to the first officially released episode of 2026! I’ve got a great conversation with Jennifer Berryhill to share with you today that I think is very timely with the new year. Before jumping into that conversation, I wanted to take a moment to reflect on the start of this new year. If you happened to listen to the last episode, you’ll know that there I reflected on the end of 2025. While I am a full believer that every day, every moment, really, is a chance...
This is the last episode of 2025 so I wanted to share a few reflections before jumping into the main conversation. 2025 has been a year with lots of change. Many friends have experienced their lives majorly disrupted in unexpected ways. Completely turned upside down. In my personal journey, I lost my dad which was a catalyst for lots of reflection and subsequent growth. My identity shifted significantly in the past few months as my husband changed jobs and I am no longer part of the For...
My guest today is Teresa Austrian. And we are joined by Russ Watts as co-host! This is a fun conversation to share right at Christmas time. We talk about traditions. And as you'll hear, the conversation goes way beyond any particular holiday. No matter what holidays are in your world, you're sure to find yourself smiling and nodding as we talk about the fun and challenges of holidays, family, and traditions. Connect with Teresa: https://www.linkedin.com/in/teres...
My guest today is Jon Rosemberg. Jon is the author of the book, A Guide to Thriving: The Science Behind Breaking Old Patterns, Reclaiming Your Agency, and Finding Meaning. With over two decades coaching Fortune 500 executives and global teams through deep transformations, Jon has learned firsthand that growth begins when we courageously reclaim our agency. His personal journey, forged by immigration, loss, and career reinvention, inspires him to blend hard-won business insight with cutting-ed...
My guest today is Adi Ma Ura. Adi Ma is an Integration and Retreat Facilitator. Adi Ma (born Maura Barclay) has lived many lives in her 50+ years. After a profound encounter with a powerful divine feminine presence, she stepped fully into her role as a transformation facilitator, receiving the name Adi Ma Ura—an embodiment of her commitment to guiding others through deep personal change. This is a beautiful conversation where Adi Ma shares her remarkable story. And we delve ...
My guest today is Béa Victoria Albina. This conversation is truly delightful, and Béa has me laughing and learning the entire time! In a few minutes, Béa will tell you more about herself and her work in the world, but I wanted to take a moment to let you know she’s the author of the recently published book, End Emotional Outsourcing: How to Overcome Your Codependent, Perfectionistic, and People-Pleasing Habits. The wisdom she shares in her book is incredibly practical and relevant.&nbs...
My guest today is Laing Rikkers. Laing is an author, entrepreneur, and grief coach. Having gone through the unexpected loss of her sister in 2019, Laing has been on a journey of grief, healing, transition, and discovery since then. Laing’s book, Morning Leaves (Red Hen Press), now in its second edition, draws on creativity, nature, and simple daily rituals. Through her poems Laing offers a practical and compassionate guide to navigating grief and life’s many transitions. Wh...
My guest today is Kristy Gordon. Kristy helps widows and single moms reclaim strength, purpose, and new beginnings through financial empowerment. Originally from South Africa, Kristy is a financial professional, widow, breast cancer survivor, and mother of two remarkable daughters. In our conversation today, Kristy shares stories of her loss, the rebuilding of her life, supporting her daughters through their own journeys of grief, and how she has worked intentionally to make life less ...
My guest today is Ziad Hamdan. Ziad, also known as The Luck Coach, is a creator & a connector. He uses his multidimensional skills to create & manage ecosystems and lead people into heart-based actions that benefit the collective. He’s a multilingual traveler speaking 5 languages, having worked in more than 15 countries in Europe, Africa & the Middle East, leveraging his multicultural experience & creative mind to think globally and act locally, anticipate trends, embrace chan...
My guest today is Graham Segroves. Graham is a leadership learning strategist and ICF Master Certified Coach (MCC) with deep expertise in leadership development - including manager development, executive coaching, and assessment across global organizations. He helps leaders and their teams thrive with positive impact amid complexity and change. Graham works to break silos with courage to integrate meaningful solutions that create improvement for people and systems. As a leader, Graham h...
My guest today is Sava Riaskoff. Sava is a Performance & Wellbeing Coach, TEDxSpeaker, and Associate Professor at the ESADE MBA in Barcelona. Over the past seven years, he’s worked with leaders and next-gen talent through 1:1 coaching, in-company trainings, and immersive retreats in Europe and Patagonia. His work is deeply shaped by his own journey — from following a path that looked right on paper but left him quietly burning out, to being forced to face some of the hard questions we ten...
Today’s conversation is with Dr. Camille Neyhouser— a leadership coach, storyteller, and systems thinker with a deep curiosity for human transformation. Camille began her career with 15 years in the international nonprofit sector before transitioning into full-time coaching. She’s now spent the last five years guiding individuals, teams, and organizations through meaningful change — helping them navigate complexity with clarity and compassion. But Camille isn’t just a coach. She’s a weaver ...
My guest today is Carla Caturia. Carla helps high-performing teens cultivate emotional intelligence, perform at their peak performance, and shift their mindset to thrive academically, socially, and in extracurriculars without sacrificing their passions, while encouraging parents to promote independence and reduce stress and anxiety in their relationships with their teens. With over 20 years in academia, Dr. Carla has served as a middle school teacher, high school assistant principal, and coll...
My guest today is Laura Baringer. Laura is a returning guest, the Founder of Purpose Built by Laura, a Business Strategist, Coach, and so much more. Laura believes anyone can start a business — but you should love the business you build. She helps entrepreneurs and business owners grow businesses that are sustainable, profitable, and deeply aligned with their values. Before founding Purpose Built by Laura, Laura spent 15+ years leading nonprofit initiatives across gender, tech, and publ...
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