Tales From The Lane

Get your copy of Kate's book, Beyond Potential:  A Guide for Creatives Who Want to Re-Assess, Re-Define, and Re-Ignite Their Career.  In today’s episode, Kate sits down with author and executive coach Charlie Gilkey, founder of Productive Flourishing, to unpack the truth about why teams struggle — and how to fix it. Charlie explains how small, everyday team habits can make or break performance, belonging, and joy at work. Together, he and Kate explore how power dynamics show up in every team (from Fortune 100 companies to small nonprofits), why “broken printers” are the real enemy, and how leaders can stop being the bottleneck in their own organizations. Whether you lead a team or are part of one, this episode will help you build healthier, more productive relationships that actually make work work. You’ll learn: Why every dysfunctional team is doing something to each other — not to them. The three kinds of power that exist in every organization. How to use “interpersonal power” to make things better — even if you’re not the boss. Why meetings aren’t really the problem. How belonging habits create happier, more resilient teams. Resources Mentioned: Team Habits: How Small Actions Lead to Extraordinary Results — by Charlie Gilkey Start Finishing: How to Go from Idea to Done — by Charlie Gilkey Take the free Team Habits Quiz at productiveflourishing.com Sign up for The Weekend List: Your perfect Friday pick-me-up: smart insights, fresh finds, and a dose of creative inspiration—delivered every week And come and say hello on Instagram or LinkedIn Grab my free Quarterly Retreat Planning Guide to Plan out Your Next 90 Days

We’ve officially entered the final 90 days of the year—the season where some people push to “Crush Q4!” and others quietly pack it in and wait for January. But there’s a better way. In this episode of Tales from The Lane, Kate Kayaian shares a refreshing framework for using the last quarter of the year as both a celebration of what you’ve achieved and a launch pad for what’s next. Learn how to: ✅ Start with how you want to feel on December 31st ✅ Revisit your January goals with compassion (and cross off what no longer fits) ✅ Make meaningful progress—even if it’s just 10%—on the goals that still matter ✅ Follow Kate’s Four-Point Q4 Framework: Plus, Kate shares tools to help you plan your best quarter yet: ✨ Quarterly Retreat Planning Guide – a free step-by-step reset process ✨ 1:1 Quarterly Strategy Session – limited spots to create your personalized plan ✨ Thrive Fest – Holiday Edition – a free 6-week series of daily prompts (Nov–Jan) to stay organized, make progress, and actually enjoy the holidays. The last 90 days aren’t about crushing or coasting—they’re about aligning. Let’s make this final stretch of the year your strongest and most joyful yet. Download the Quarterly Retreat Planning Guide Book a Quarterly Strategy Session Join The Weekend List newsletter' Get the Book! Beyond Potential: A Guide for Creatives Who Want to Re-Assess, Re-Define, and Re-Ignite Their Careers.  Follow Kate on Instagram: @KKayaian and on LinkedIn

What is the role of art in today’s political reality—comfort, challenge, escape… all of the above? In this wide-ranging, candid conversation, conductor Alyssa Wang joins Kate to wrestle with the big questions artists, leaders, and audiences are asking right now: Does art really “bring people together”—and what does that actually mean? How do we reconcile fundraising language with tangible community impact? Can programming be both an invitation to joy and a catalyst for reflection? Where does an artist’s responsibility begin and end—in the hall, on the podium, or in civic life? How can leaders speak authentically without polarizing their communities? Alyssa shares openly about purpose, impact, and leadership in an era of stress, censorship, and escalating tension—and why empathy, community building, and honest dialogue may be our most essential artistic tools. About Today's Guest: Alyssa Wang is a passionate and versatile conductor, violinist, and composer. She is the Co-founder/Artistic Director/Principal Conductor of the Boston Festival Orchestra, the Music Director of the Cincinnati Ballet, and Music Director of the Cape Symphony (MA). Her honors include the 2024 New Music USA Creator Fund, 2023 Solti Foundation Career Assistance Award, and 2022 St. Botolph Emerging Artist Award. As a performer and composer, Alyssa has soloed with ensembles across the U.S., premiered her own violin concerto Swept Away, and recorded on Grammy-nominated projects (including Carlos Simon’s Requiem for the Enslaved). In this episode, we discuss: The long game of artistic impact: what ripples are real vs. rhetoric “Bringing people together”: beyond bodies in seats to shared experience Escapism vs. engagement: why Pops can be active community-building Programming with integrity: reflecting a community without stopping there Leadership under pressure: speaking to humanity, not partisanship The artist as citizen: where civic action may satisfy the need for tangible impact Stress, doomscrolling, and giving audiences a place to listen and feel Balancing institutional voice and personal convictions as the public face of an org Connect with Alyssa Instagram: @AlyssaWang1895 More from Kate Book: Beyond Potential — practical frameworks to realign your work and life Sign up for Kate's Newsletter: The Weekend List — weekly sparks for high achievers Connect on Instagram: @kkayaian Enjoyed this conversation? Share it with an artist or leader in your life who’s navigating purpose, programming, and impact right now. And hit follow/subscribe so you never miss an episode of Tales from The Lane.

Big goals are exciting—but setting a challenge for yourself is transformative. Whether it’s a wellness program like 75 Hard, training for your first 5K, making a revenue target at work, climbing a mountain, or finally tackling that house renovation, a defined challenge pushes you beyond comfort and into growth. In this episode, Kate explores why challenges are so powerful, what science says about the mental and physical benefits of pushing your limits, and how to design a challenge that energizes rather than exhausts you. From health to career to creativity, you’ll learn why taking on something difficult isn’t just about crossing a finish line—it’s about discovering who you really are along the way. Kate also shares personal stories and practical tips for choosing the right challenge, staying motivated, and celebrating progress without burning out. If you’ve been waiting for a sign to test your own limits, this is it. 💡 Resources & Links: Grab your copy of Kate’s book, Beyond Potential, for exercises to help you design a life and career that feel extraordinary and fulfilling. Get weekly inspiration delivered to your inbox—sign up for The Weekend List. Follow Kate on Instagram for daily tips and behind-the-scenes updates: @kkayaian.

We all have them—the nagging, unfinished tasks that have been sitting on our list for months, sometimes years. They weigh us down, drain our energy, and quietly whisper that we’re falling behind. For me, it was finally starting Invisalign after years of thinking, “I should do something about my teeth.” It’s a year-long commitment, but the simple act of beginning has already lifted a huge mental load. In this episode of Tales from The Lane, I challenge you to choose your “one thing” and commit to tackling it this year. We’ll explore why unfinished tasks drain our focus (hello, Zeigarnik Effect), how finally starting creates momentum, and why clearing that lingering to-do is often more powerful than adding something new to your plate. If you’ve been carrying around something you keep saying you’ll do “someday,” this is your sign to make someday today. 📖 Mentioned in this episode: Beyond Potential: A Guide for Creatives Who Want to Re-assess, Re-define, and Re-ignite Their Careers 📬 Sign up for my Friday newsletter, The Weekend List, for insights, stories, and recommendations I don’t share anywhere else.

We’ve all been told to manage our time better if we want to be more productive. But here’s the truth: you don’t run out of hours, you run out of energy. In this episode of Tales from The Lane, Kate Kayaian unpacks why energy – not time – is the true currency of high performance. You’ll learn: Why stress is one of the biggest drains on your energy (and how to reframe it into fuel). The surprising science behind energy management vs. time management. Seven proven ways to generate energy when you need it most – without a nap. How shifting into a higher-energy state makes the same challenges suddenly solvable. If you’re tired of feeling depleted, scattered, and behind – even with a perfectly planned calendar – this episode is your wake-up call. ✨ Mentioned in this episode: Beyond Potential: A Guide for Creatives Who Want to Re-Assess, Re-Define, and Re-Ignite Their Careers  Sign up for Kate's Friday newsletter: The Weekend List Connect with Kate on Instagram → @kkayaian

Excellence doesn’t require obsession—it requires integration. We’ve all heard the advice: focus on one thing, say no to everything else, single-minded purpose is the path to success. Books like Gary Keller’s The One Thing and Greg McKeown’s Essentialism make a powerful case for focus. But what happens when that focus becomes obsession? In this episode of Tales from The Lane, Kate unpacks the dark side of a single-minded pursuit—burnout, isolation, and the crushing disappointment of reaching the “top” only to find it lonely. Drawing on insights from Benjamin Hardy, research from the Harvard Study of Adult Development, and real-world examples from Yo-Yo Ma to Venus Williams, Kate makes the case for a different kind of excellence. One rooted in balance, relationships, and impact. You’ll learn: Why obsession is not the same as excellence. How even your biggest achievements can feel hollow without integration. The critical role relationships and contribution play in long-term fulfillment. Practical strategies for pursuing excellence without sacrificing everything else. If you’ve ever felt the pressure to “go all in” on one singular purpose—or if you’ve achieved success but still feel something’s missing—this episode is for you. Tales from The Lane is the podcast for high achievers and successful creatives who want more than just accomplishments—they want a deeply fulfilling life. Links & Resources: Grab my free Quarterly Retreat Planning Guide Follow me on Instagram: @katekayaian My book: Beyond Potential: A Guide for Creatives Who Want to Re-Assess, Re-Define, and Re-Ignite Their Careers – Order here

If you lived the same week over and over for the next 52 weeks… where would you be a year from now? Would you be healthier? More successful? Closer to your goals—or stuck in the same place you are now? In this episode of Tales from The Lane, Kate Kayaian shares her 365-Day Week framework, a powerful way to assess where your time, focus, and energy are going. You’ll learn how to identify the “dials” in your life—work, relationships, health, personal growth, community—and make small, intentional adjustments to keep all areas moving forward. From automating and outsourcing to combining activities in creative ways, Kate gives you the tools to build a life that’s balanced and ambitious—without falling into the trap of tunnel vision or burnout. If you’ve been feeling stuck, this episode will help you break the cycle and design weeks that lead to a year you’ll be proud of. What You’ll Learn in This Episode: The simple question that reveals whether you’re moving forward—or spinning in place Why focusing on one area of life 100% and ignoring the rest is a recipe for burnout How to think of your priorities as “dials” you can adjust in real time Practical strategies to automate, outsource, and combine tasks for better balance How to keep all areas of your life moving—even during busy seasons Links & Resources: Grab my free Quarterly Retreat Planning Guide Follow me on Instagram: @katekayaian My book: Beyond Potential: A Guide for Creatives Who Want to Re-Assess, Re-Define, and Re-Ignite Their Careers – Order here

  In this episode of Tales from The Lane, Kate takes a candid look at a growing trend: using self-care and boundaries as default reasons to opt out of opportunities, connection, and growth. While the movement to prevent burnout was born out of necessity—helping leaders, parents, and professionals stretched impossibly thin—somewhere along the way, it became a lifestyle brand. And now, more and more early-career professionals are declining every extra task, gig, or invitation in the name of “protecting their peace,” only to find themselves feeling disconnected and unfulfilled. Kate explores: Why self-care and boundaries matter (and where the movement started) How the pendulum has swung too far in the opposite direction How saying yes (even when it feels inconvenient) can build skills, networks, and community What the most fulfilled, high-achieving people do differently If you’ve been wondering how to balance protecting your time with showing up fully for your life and your community, this conversation will help you reframe what it means to be both intentional and engaged. Mentioned in this episode: Thrive by Arianna Huffington Essentialism by Greg McKeown Slow Productivity by Cal Newport Grab my free Quarterly Retreat Planning Guide to help you map your year and reclaim your calendar.  Want more great tips on how you can continue to pursue excellence without burning out?  Grab a copy of my new book, Beyond Potential: A Guide for Creatives Who Want to Re-Assess, Re-Define, and Re-Ignite Their Careers.  Let's Hang Out!  Follow me on Instagram: @kkayaian

In this solo episode of Tales from The Lane, Kate explores how summer—with its longer days, lighter rhythms, and natural pauses—can become a powerful opportunity for purposeful reflection. If you’ve ever found yourself feeling stuck, burned out, or constantly “too busy,” this conversation is your invitation to slow down and check in with yourself. Kate shares why high-achievers often resist reflection, what it really means to pause with intention, and simple ways to reconnect with what matters most. You’ll learn: What purposeful reflection is—and isn’t Why so many successful people avoid it Three practical approaches you can try right now The Summer Solstice Check-In Micro-Reflection Rituals Treating vacations as integration time How to use reflection to design a fall season that feels more intentional and aligned This is your reminder: you don’t have to earn the right to slow down. Sometimes, the clarity and courage you’re searching for are already waiting—if you’re willing to listen. Grab my (free) Quarterly Retreat Planning Guide!  Want more great tips on how you can continue to pursue excellence without burning out?  Grab a copy of my new book, Beyond Potential: A Guide for Creatives Who Want to Re-Assess, Re-Define, and Re-Ignite Their Careers.  Let's Hang Out!  Follow me on Instagram: @kkayaian

In this episode of Tales from The Lane, I’m joined by the brilliant and ever-evolving vocalist Emily Byrne. Emily’s career has spanned opera houses across Europe, intimate cabaret stages here in the U.S., and now, a bold new project close to her heart: recording a jazz album with her father in honor of his milestone birthday. We talk about: How Emily navigated the shift from opera to cabaret and jazz The internal scripts she had to rewrite to embrace reinvention What she learned about vulnerability and community support through crowdfunding The habits and mindsets that have fueled her creative resilience Why taking artistic risks is not just worthwhile, but essential If you’ve ever wondered what it takes to pivot into a new chapter of your creative life, this conversation will inspire you to step beyond your comfort zone and say yes to what lights you up. Emily also shares details about her jazz album project and how you can be part of bringing it to life. Mentioned in this episode: Emily’s one-woman show Siren, Songbirds, and Showgirls Her upcoming cabaret projects, The Hostess with the Mostes’ and A Cool Yule Cabaret My book, Beyond Potential: A Guide for Creatives Who Want to Re-assess, Re-define, and Re-ignite Their Careers Learn more and support Emily’s new album  Want more great tips on how you can continue to pursue excellence without burning out?  Grab a copy of my new book, Beyond Potential: A Guide for Creatives Who Want to Re-Assess, Re-Define, and Re-Ignite Their Careers.  Let's Hang Out!  Follow me on Instagram: @kkayaian

In this episode, we’re diving into one of the most overlooked yet powerful elements of success, connection, and fulfillment: the energy you bring into any room or situation. We often think strategy and planning are everything. But what if your emotional lens—the default assumptions, emotions, and intentions you carry—was the hidden factor shaping your outcomes more than anything else? In this episode, we'll explore: Why your energy is often more impactful than your words or actions How to identify your default lens in stressful or high-stakes situations Why emotional contagion affects everyone around you (especially if you’re in a leadership role) How to intentionally choose a more aligned and empowering energy before you walk in the door Real-life stories of how reframing your emotional lens can completely transform your experience This is an invitation to unpack what you’re carrying, choose what you bring, and show up as your most powerful, aligned self. Grab my free Quarterly Retreat Planning Guide to help you map your year and reclaim your calendar.  Want more great tips on how you can continue to pursue excellence without burning out?  Grab a copy of my new book, Beyond Potential: A Guide for Creatives Who Want to Re-Assess, Re-Define, and Re-Ignite Their Careers.  Let's Hang Out!  Follow me on Instagram: @kkayaian

Welcome back to Tales from The Lane, the podcast for high achievers and successful creatives who want more than just a stacked resume. Today, we’re exploring how to design a Quarter 3 that blends high performance and la dolce vita. Summer can feel like an awkward season. July and August have a slower pace—fewer decisions, more distractions, and the pull of sunshine and adventure. Then September barrels in like a high-speed train with fresh routines, new seasons, and a sense of urgency. How do we create a quarter that fuels momentum and lets us savor life? In this episode, I share: My own Q3 plans for work, travel, and rest Why Q3 feels so different from the rest of the year—and how to embrace it 7 powerful questions to design your own fulfilling, productive summer How to prepare now so Q4 feels clear and energizing, not overwhelming If you’re ready to stay ambitious while enjoying every gelato, sunset, and hammock nap, this one’s for you. Grab my free Quarterly Retreat Planning Guide to help you map your year and reclaim your calendar.  Want more great tips on how you can continue to pursue excellence without burning out?  Grab a copy of my new book, Beyond Potential: A Guide for Creatives Who Want to Re-Assess, Re-Define, and Re-Ignite Their Careers.  Let's Hang Out!  Follow me on Instagram: @kkayaian

Get your copy of my new book, Beyond Potential: A Guide for Creatives Who Want to Re-Assess, Re-Define, and Re-Ignite Their Careers, today at Amazon, Barnes & Noble, or wherever books are sold.  In this episode of Tales from The Lane, I’m joined by thought leadership strategist Macy Robison—creator of the Resonant Thought Leadership System™ and former Senior Director of Certification for StoryBrand. Macy has seen too many brilliant experts burn out trying to copy someone else’s content strategy. So she helps high achievers do something radically different: lead with their strengths. Together, we explore the mindset shifts and strategic insights that allow creatives and experts to stop chasing visibility and start building it in a way that feels aligned, energizing, and truly impactful. Whether you're launching a platform, promoting a book, or just trying to be more visible in your field, this conversation will help you understand how to build thought leadership that sticks, without losing yourself in the process. You'll learn:  Why copying someone else’s content strategy rarely works (even if it’s “proven”) How Macy helps experts find their natural communication style—and build from there The surprising connection between musical theatre and thought leadership What to do if you’re multi-passionate and don’t want to be “pigeonholed” The most important question to ask before starting a podcast, blog, or brand Follow Macy at:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/macyrobison/ https://www.instagram.com/macyrobison/ https://www.threads.com/@macyrobison   Take the quiz: https://macyrobison.com/quiz  Listen to the Own Your Impact Podcast: https://macyrobison.com/podcast   Grab my free Quarterly Retreat Planning Guide to help you map your year and reclaim your calendar.  Want more great tips on how you can continue to pursue excellence without burning out?  Grab a copy of my new book, Beyond Potential: A Guide for Creatives Who Want to Re-Assess, Re-Define, and Re-Ignite Their Careers.  Let's Hang Out!  Follow me on Instagram: @kkayaian

Most high performers have mastered efficiency—they can knock out to-do lists like pros. But what if all that efficiency is just keeping you busy… not moving you forward? In this episode, Kate dives into one of the most transformative mindset shifts for ambitious professionals: the difference between being efficient and being effective. You’ll learn: Why doing more isn’t always doing better The truth about “rocking chair tasks” vs. real needle-movers How to audit your time for impact (not just activity) Why the true goal of time management is more life, not more work Packed with real-life examples, practical strategies, and Kate’s signature blend of clarity and humor, this is a must-listen for anyone looking to shift out of overwork and into impact. Grab my free Quarterly Retreat Planning Guide to help you map your year and reclaim your calendar.  Want more great tips on how you can continue to pursue excellence without burning out?  Grab a copy of my new book, Beyond Potential: A Guide for Creatives Who Want to Re-Assess, Re-Define, and Re-Ignite Their Careers.  Let's Hang Out!  Follow me on Instagram: @kkayaian

  If you’re a high achiever wearing multiple hats–leading, teaching, performing, running your own business—this episode is for you. Today, I’m sharing a mindset shift and practical system that helped one of my clients go from drowning in overwhelm to feeling focused, calm, and in control. We talk about how to zoom out, map your year, and give each role its moment to shine, without sacrificing the rest of your life or burning out. Because your work (and your life!) moves in seasons, and once you align your calendar with that truth, everything changes. Key Takeaways: Why weekly balance is a myth for high performers How to identify the “crunch times” in each of your roles A 7-step process to map your year and protect your energy What cooking a big meal can teach us about managing our projects How to release the guilt of not doing “everything” all the time Grab my free Quarterly Retreat Planning Guide to help you map your year and reclaim your calendar.  Want more great tips on how you can continue to pursue excellence without burning out?  Grab a copy of my new book, Beyond Potential: A Guide for Creatives Who Want to Re-Assess, Re-Define, and Re-Ignite Their Careers.  Let's Hang Out!  Follow me on Instagram: @kkayaian

  Today we’re digging into something every high performer hits at some point: that uncomfortable in-between phase where you're growing—but you're not quite there yet. Whether you're stepping into a new role, expanding your business, or leading a team that’s outgrown its systems, this moment can feel overwhelming, disorienting, and even like a mistake. But it’s not. It’s growth. It’s temporary. And it’s survivable—with the right mindset and strategy. In this episode, I’ll walk you through the most common challenges during these “stretch” periods, and I’ll share 7 tangible ways to navigate the discomfort, stay focused on your vision, and get through to the other side—stronger, smarter, and more aligned than ever. You’ll learn: Why these moments feel so destabilizing What to watch out for (and what not to do) 7 ways to keep your confidence and clarity through the chaos If you’re in the thick of it right now, you’re not alone—and you’re not failing. Tune in and let’s talk about how to move through it. Grab your free Quarterly Retreat Planning Guide Here.  Want more great tips on how you can continue to pursue excellence without burning out?  Grab a copy of my new book, Beyond Potential: A Guide for Creatives Who Want to Re-Assess, Re-Define, and Re-Ignite Their Careers.  Let's Hang Out!  Follow me on Instagram: @kkayaian

What if time worked for you, instead of against you? In this episode of Tales from the Lane, Kate explores a powerful reframe for high performers: treating time as an employee—not a tyrannical boss. From real-life mindset shifts to practical scheduling tips, you’ll learn how to reclaim your calendar, align your hours with your goals, and finally stop feeling like you’re racing against the clock. Whether you’re an artist, CEO, academic, or entrepreneur, this episode will help you create the kind of time strategy that supports excellence without burnout. In this episode, you’ll learn: Why high achievers feel chronically behind on time How to shift from reacting to time to directing it The “Rocks, Pebbles, Sand” method for scheduling like a strategist What it looks like to truly make time serve your priorities A mindset reset to help you move out of panic and into power Challenge of the Week: Write a job description for time—and let it shape your next 7 days. Mentioned Resources: Grab your free Quarterly Retreat Planning Guide Here.  Want more great tips on how you can continue to pursue excellence without burning out?  Grab a copy of my new book, Beyond Potential: A Guide for Creatives Who Want to Re-Assess, Re-Define, and Re-Ignite Their Careers.  Let's Hang Out!  Follow me on Instagram: @kkayaian

Have you ordered your copy of Beyond Potential? Click here to find it on Amazon, Barnesandnoble.com, or bookstore.org We often think of rest as optional—a luxury we’ll get to after we’ve finished everything. But what if rest isn’t the reward after performance… but the foundation of it? In this solo episode, Kate Kayaian explores what elite performers across industries know: rest is a high-performance strategy. From micro-tears in your muscles to memory consolidation in your brain, rest is where the real growth happens. Featuring neuroscience research, data-backed insights, and examples from Lin-Manuel Miranda, Simone Biles, and Whitney Wolfe Herd, this episode invites you to rethink your relationship with rest—and to make it part of your pursuit of excellence, not the thing that gets in its way. You’ll learn: Why rest is essential for top-tier performance (not just nice to have) What neuroscience tells us about rest and learning How CEOs, athletes, and artists protect recovery time Practical tips for building strategic rest into your life and work 🔗 Plus: be sure to download Kate’s Quarterly Retreat Planning Guide to help you create a recovery rhythm that supports your success.  Let's hang out! Follow me on Instagram @kkayaian

Hello, friend, and welcome back to another episode of Tales from The Lane. I’m your host, Kate Kayaian—a former cellist, now writer, speaker, and coach for high performers who want their lives to feel as good on the inside as they look from the outside. In this episode, we’re talking about something that rarely gets acknowledged in the world of high achievement: the hidden costs of excellence. Not because we’re lowering the bar. Not because we’re changing the goal. But because when you’re committed to being the best, you deserve to make those trade-offs with clarity and intention—not by default. We’ll explore real-life examples of world-class professionals (like Arianna Huffington) who hit a wall, and how they learned to succeed without self-sacrifice becoming the default setting. We’ll also talk about how to navigate your own trade-offs more deliberately—and how to protect the things that matter most while staying on track toward the top of your game. If excellence is non-negotiable for you, but you want to pursue it without burning down the rest of your life, this episode is for you. If you’ve ever asked yourself, “Is this really worth it?”—this episode is for you. Key Takeaways: What we lose in the pursuit of excellence—and why it’s so rarely talked about Real-life stories of high performers who chose health and wholeness over external achievement How to recognize burnout, disconnection, and over-identification with your work Tools to help you recalibrate your career for long-term, sustainable success Order Beyond Potential now on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, or Bookshop.org. Links and Resources: Follow Kate on Instagram: @kkayaian Free Guide: 10 Habits of Successful Artists Free Guide: Quarterly Retreat Planning Guide Follow & Support the Podcast: Subscribe to Tales from The Lane on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite podcast platform. Leave a review—it helps more creatives find the show! Want to work with me? Book a free 30-minute discovery call with me today.