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Author: Alex Widener & Mariah Newman

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The SoulFire Sessions: At the intersection of passion and purpose - where you align with what sets your soul on fire. Welcome to The SoulFire Sessions—smart, soulful, and unapologetically bold. Each episode is a deep dive into the moments, mindsets, and movements that ignite your inner fire. Through real talk, powerful stories, and soul-led strategy, we explore what it means to live and lead with purpose. This isn’t just self-growth—it’s a full-body yes to passion-fueled ambition, clarity, and alignment. Because the fire within you is ready to rise. 





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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 sparked the work they’re doing today. Summary In this SoulFire Sparks episode, Mariah Newman honors...
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 safety is (and isn’t), how self-silencing signals an unsafe environment, and why failure lands so dif...
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. Jordan reflects on listening to internal nudges, following unexpected signs (including tears in ...
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 mentorship, gratitude, and making radical choices to foster change in one's life. The conversation culmina...
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 regimen, emphasizing the need for incremental changes (just 1% each day) and grace towards oneself. ...
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 for each individual in their fitness journey. Listeners are encouraged to overcome self-doubt, pri...
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 coaching process, and the ripple effect that personal growth can have on others. They also clari...
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 others who have faced similar struggles. Her story is a testament to resilience and the belief th...
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 building genuine connections—without losing your authenticity. Together, they explore how personal b...
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 minutes of presence can be. She shares accessible tools anyone can use—breathwork, gratitude, groun...
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 courage it takes to trust the process. Action Steps for Listeners: 1) Name your gray space: Ask y...
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 uncertainty to grieving the loss of his corporate identity, he shares what it really takes to walk away from co...
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 your inner world is key to living and leading with authenticity.
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 episode is for you.
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