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The Perfectly Imperfect JourneySabbaticalIt was November 2020, in the middle of the pandemic. We were on separate coasts when we each took a big, deep breath, flipped on our mics, and pressed record. Little did we know when we created that first episode of this podcast, that it would become an amazing journey; a place for deep conversations, shared wisdom, and the beauty of embracing life’s messy, magical moments.
Now, after 108 episodes, we are filled with gratitude - for each other, and the partnership and friendship that have carried us through; for our incredible guests, who generously shared their stories an...2025-03-1919 minThe Perfectly Imperfect JourneyThe Bridge with Carrington JacksonA bridge does more than just connect two points; it spans a gap, carries weight, and withstands tension.
In this episode of The Perfectly Imperfect Journey, we’re joined by the incredible Carrington Jackson, a woman who has spent her life embodying the role of the bridge in profound ways.
Carrington was the bridge that connected her mother and her father’s family, opening up a relationship that had once been impossible. She is the bridge that brings people to their yoga mats - not just to move, but to learn, to heal, and to awak...2025-03-0541 minThe Perfectly Imperfect JourneyComing Home with Margaret Juhae LeeIn this week’s episode we sit down with Margaret Juhae Lee, author of Starry Field: A Memoir of Lost History, and explore what it truly means to come home—to a place, to a history, and to oneself. Margaret’s journey began as an exploration of her grandfather’s past, but along the way, it became something much deeper: a reclamation of identity, heritage, and belonging.
Originally conceived as a journalistic exploration, her book evolved into something far more personal. Margaret shares how tracing her ancestry helped her understand where she comes from, and is a gift for...2025-02-1938 minThe Perfectly Imperfect JourneyWhen You Have to Be Your Best Self with Chris WaddellWhat happens when life takes an unexpected turn and you’re forced to redefine everything? Chris Waddell was a competitive skier in college when a devastating accident left him paralyzed from the waist down. Less than a year later, he was back on the mountain—this time as a monoskier—beginning a journey that would make him the most decorated male mono-skier in U.S. history. But Chris’s story isn’t just about athletic triumph; it’s about the reinvention that happens when you decide to show up fully for your own life.
In this episode, Chris shares...2025-02-0537 minThe Perfectly Imperfect JourneyEveryone Has a Superpower with Mary and Gabi AngeliniWhat is your superpower? This is the question Gabi Angelini often asks when speaking to audiences. After Gabi faced repeated job rejections, she and her mom, Mary channeled their frustration into purpose, by launching their own business, Gabi’s, Powered by Special Abilities. Their venture employs people with unique strengths and celebrates their talents, proving that everyone has a superpower waiting to be unleashed. Through their work, they've created a supportive environment where employees can showcase their capabilities, gain valuable work experience, and develop greater independence.
This heartfelt story highlights the incredible bond between a mother and da...2025-01-2219 minThe Perfectly Imperfect JourneyNo Expectations with Amber Melanie SmithAmber Melanie Smith discovered her passion for giving back at a young age, which led to the creation of a nonprofit organization that mobilized over 50,000 volunteers to make a difference in their communities. While deeply committed to this mission, Amber began to feel the weight of burnout. It wasn’t until she took a step back that she realized she was no longer connected to the work that truly lit her up.
This episode explores what it means to follow your passion, even when it requires making tough decisions, and the importance of redefining success on your ow...2025-01-0831 minThe Perfectly Imperfect JourneyChoosing Choice with Sherry EssigIn this heartfelt and transformative episode of The Perfectly Imperfect Journey, the tables turn as Sherry Essig steps into the spotlight—not as interviewer, but as the guest. Sherry opens her heart to share the story behind the person you regularly hear as co-host.
From grappling with feelings of not belonging to the quiet moments of realization that changed her life, Sherry takes us on her journey of transformation. It’s a story of self-discovery, of learning to trust her instincts, and of uncovering the life she was meant to lead.
Through her vulnerability and wisdom...2024-12-1839 minThe Perfectly Imperfect JourneyLosing the Armor and Finding Herself with Anne RobieFor the past four years, Anne Robie has been a steady voice in the co-host seat. But today, she steps into the spotlight as our guest in this deeply personal and inspiring episode.
Anne shares how an unexpected, life-altering event left her reeling—and how it became the catalyst for a profound journey of self-discovery. With vulnerability as her guide, Anne shed the armor she had carried for years and began moving through life as her true, authentic self — both personally and as a leader in the corporate world.
In this conversation, Anne opens up abou...2024-12-0440 minThe Perfectly Imperfect JourneyA Perfectly Imperfect MilestoneFour years ago, we launched our little podcast baby into the world. Back then, we couldn’t have imagined reaching this centennial achievement. But here we are—100 episodes later! It’s been a journey filled with learning, growth, and connection. Listen in as Anne and Sherry reflect on the wisdom we’ve gained from our inspiring guests and the powerful stories shared by our incredible listeners. Each conversation has shaped us, and together, we’ve explored what it means to be perfectly imperfect in an ever-evolving world.
Join us as we celebrate this milestone, honor the extraordinary community...2024-11-2021 minThe Perfectly Imperfect JourneyEmbrace the Different with Robin BerningIn this week's episode, Robin Berning shares her powerful story of overcoming addiction and embracing the very differences that once made her feel isolated. Throughout her life, Robin often felt out of place, questioning her place in the world. However, through moments of deep reflection and personal growth, Robin came to realize that those things that made her different were actually her strengths.
Robin opens up about the key moments that helped her fully accept and embrace her unique path. She explains how leaning into what sets us apart—whether it’s our life experiences, challenges, or spiri...2024-11-0639 minThe Perfectly Imperfect JourneyThe Wave with Dr. Shayna KaufmannLife throws both joy and challenges our way - it's how we respond that truly shapes our experiences. This week, Dr. Shayna Kaufmann dives deep into her own story and the art of riding life's emotional waves. She shares the hidden cost of resistance, the pain of ignoring our struggles, and the trap of clinging too tightly to the good moments. Despite her many successes, Shayna found true peace when she learned to let go and embrace every emotion, from anxiety to happiness. Shayna’s journey led her to focus on the unique challenges and opportunities faced by women in...2024-10-2336 minThe Perfectly Imperfect JourneyThe Power of PawsIn this episode, we dive into the profound lessons our furry friends teach us daily. From gratitude to unconditional love, animals show us the qualities we often neglect in our fast-paced lives. Sherry and Anne share personal stories about our own pets and explore how caring for any living being—whether a pet, a garden, or another person—enriches our lives in deeply meaningful ways.
2024-10-0926 minThe Perfectly Imperfect JourneyThe Life Brief with Bonnie WanWhich mountain are you climbing? That’s the exact question Bonnie Wan asked herself when her life hit a crisis point, both at work and at home. Instead of staying stuck, Bonnie went all in—taking the same tools she mastered as an Advertising Strategy Director and turning them inward. The result? She created a Life Brief—a no-holds-barred roadmap to how she truly wanted to live. And she didn’t just skim the surface. Bonnie dug deep into her core values, peeled back her beliefs, and got crystal clear on what she wanted to feel every day.
Spoiler...2024-09-2543 minThe Perfectly Imperfect JourneyWell Being of We with Kerri KellyKerri Kelly, author of American Detox, joins us on the podcast this week to talk about her life and the lessons she learned through the process of writing her book. Kerri takes us on parts of her journey, beginning with 9/11 and how that changed her life as she grappled with tremendous loss, both personally and societally. Ultimately, Kerri takes a hard look at the way healthcare functions (or doesn’t), while never shying away from the role we as individuals play. While this all sounds heavy, Kerri’s willingness to laugh at herself, share her story so openly and encou...2024-09-1144 minThe Perfectly Imperfect JourneyThe Courage to Face His Pain with Julian PistoneJulian Pistone had a lot of amazing things going for him: a great education, friends all over the world, and a fantastic job with one of the world’s most recognizable brands. But his father's untimely death and two incredibly serious illnesses leveled Julian physically, mentally and spiritually. As he lay completely immobile on the floor in his mother's home, Julian realized that neither numbing nor ignoring his pain was getting him through it. The only thing that helped him was to muster the courage to face it. By being with his pain, the pain lost its control over him a...2024-08-2842 minThe Perfectly Imperfect JourneyDoing Life on Purpose“Life moves pretty fast. If you don’t stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it.” Ferris Bueller
We love this quote from the 1986 movie that embraces living life to the fullest. The problem is, as we age, we have increased responsibilities and a vision of “who we are supposed to be.” We let sneaky words like ‘should’, ‘must’, and ‘have to’ sneak into our vocabulary and we lose sight of our autonomy and the choices that we uniquely own. Listen in to hear Sherry and Anne discuss how to be more intentional in your c...2024-08-1429 minThe Perfectly Imperfect JourneyIn the Blink of a Second with Claire CarrHave you ever taken your eyes off the road, even for the briefest moment, to check your phone or look at the kids in the back seat? That split-second glance was all Claire Carr had when she came upon a stopped vehicle—and three people—in her lane while traveling at 70 miles per hour. As if in a movie, Claire let out a scream, cranked the wheel hard to try to avoid the stopped car and the people standing nearby. And in that same blink of a second, everything in Claire’s world changed. This is a story of tragedy an...2024-07-3149 minThe Perfectly Imperfect JourneyRecipe for Transformation with Fanny SlaterIt is not a recipe she would recommend, but Fanny Slater mixed one part alcohol, one part low self esteem, a dash of fame, and a sprinkle of insecurity, and ultimately found herself spiraling down a tunnel headed straight for rock bottom. Luckily Fanny also had a heap of support and love from friends and family which helped her when she needed it most. This is a story about reinvention from the winner of a cooking contest on the Rachel Ray show to an aspiring sobriety mentor. Hers is a story about finding herself, after almost losing everything.
2024-07-1742 minThe Perfectly Imperfect JourneyToday I Noticed with Willow Older and Deborah HuberWhat started as a mishap - trying to catch an exhibit at a local museum, only to find out it was closed that day - turned into a mindfulness practice. How does this happen? Take two inspiring, creative women and set them loose in San Francisco with an unexpected few hours, and a whole new way of living their days was born. An amazing Instagram page, a book and many workshops later, Willow and Deborah join the podcast to share what they’ve learned and engage Sherry and Anne in an impromptu “Today I Noticed” practice.
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2024-07-0337 minThe Perfectly Imperfect JourneyPerfection within the Imperfection with Sue LambertSue Lambert survived her abusive childhood by numbing her pain with alcohol as she tried to live up to an idealized perfection standard. Through pure guts and determination, Sue left home, did well at work, and started a family, but always felt that she was not “normal.”
After undergoing surgery, Sue became addicted to pain pills in addition to her alcohol addiction, spiraled downwards, and eventually landed in prison. One of the classes she signed up for while incarcerated was with the Enneagram Prison Project. In this unlikeliest of places, she found a doorway to examine her ingra...2024-06-1933 minThe Perfectly Imperfect JourneyRebel With a Cause with Shelley PaxtonShe was at the top of her game with one of the world’s most iconic brands, doing the work that had taken her across the world and back multiple times. From the outside looking in, things looked really good for Shelley Paxton.
But, she had a secret. Shelley would be awoken every night by the same nightmare and walked through her days with anxiety, both of which she tried to numb with busyness and alcohol. She finally reached a point where she couldn’t tolerate the pain of playing to someone else’s version of success...2024-06-0537 minThe Perfectly Imperfect JourneyThe Serious Work of PlayAs children, play was a fundamental part of how we lived our days - whether it was an impromptu game with neighborhood friends, recess at school, or creating secret worlds with dolls or army figurines. There was no agenda, there was just fun for the sake of it.
What we didn’t know then was how important play was to our development, creativity, and overall health.
As we get older, something shifts and we are increasingly asked to “act like a grown-up.” We lose play as a regular part of our lives, and with it, a tool that can...2024-05-2229 minThe Perfectly Imperfect JourneyMid Life Beginning with Suzanne BeaumontWhen Suzanne Beaumont saw an advertisement for a marathon that invited readers to “change their life,” she was 49 and not much of a runner. But something called to her and she started lacing up her trainers. Several months later she finished that marathon and had the realization that doing hard things was not only possible, but could also propel her to move out of her comfort zone in other ways. Suzanne feels like she has had a brand new beginning at midlife and now follows her passions wherever they take her - writing, traveling, and discovering herself. Listen in to Suzan...2024-05-0833 minThe Perfectly Imperfect JourneyThe Power of Play with Shirin EtessamShirin Etessam was born in Iran and enjoyed a fairly happy and privileged childhood. When her parents immigrated to the US, after some initial struggles, she found her place in high school and began to flourish. She experienced success after college, working in film and television. Eventually she fell in love and adopted 2 children with her wife, with whom she initially had a nine-year friendship. While everything looked great from the outside, there was a problem bubbling below the surface: Shirin had started losing parts of her soul along her journey and had shrunk into a much smaller version of...2024-04-2441 minThe Perfectly Imperfect JourneyResilienceLife can be messy. Unexpected things happen, we may encounter issues or struggles, and, at times, things just get hard. No one enjoys the struggle, but as Patrick Ness reminds us - it is not about how we fall - it’s how we get back up. This is the core of resilience. Given the fact that we will all have something that gets difficult, how can we not only survive it but also grow? Resilience is like a muscle that can be built and strengthened with the right focus and attention. Listen in to hear about some of our o...2024-04-1029 minThe Perfectly Imperfect JourneyTrue connection with Shasta NelsonShasta Nelson’s brand is all about helping people connect authentically in real life. For over 15 years Shasta has facilitated, taught, and modeled how to build healthy relationships, and has written a few books about friendships along the way. Yet it was her own deep connection to the person who eventually became her husband that rocked Shasta’s world, and caused her to lose friends, her job, and the church she was serving. Shasta’s journey was an incredibly painful one, but she emerged more deeply connected to herself, and as a thought leader in the human connection arena. Listen in...2024-03-2742 minThe Perfectly Imperfect JourneyWhat Lights You Up with Libby DeLanaOne day, when she was a teenager spending the summer in Ireland, Libby DeLana took the bus into Dublin and was awed by the Book of Kells. Little did she know that moment would change her professional trajectory. Fast forward to several years later, with an undergraduate degree in hand, Libby went to culinary school with a friend and discovered that as much as she enjoyed creating delicious food, she was far more enthralled with the layout of a beautiful menu. She listened to these whispers of what really lit her up and had a very successful career in...2024-03-1343 minThe Perfectly Imperfect JourneyFind Your People with Maggie KaneAs a young person, Maggie Kane had big plans to leave her hometown of Raleigh, NC, and find adventure in Italy. While she was lucky to get to Europe during college, it was a volunteer gig with a day shelter for people experiencing homelessness that planted the seeds for her true adventure of a lifetime. That volunteer gig turned into a paid job and it was through relationships with the people from the shelter that Maggie found her true calling: starting the first “pay what you can” restaurant in her hometown. Through many twists and turns, and unexpected stops and sta...2024-02-2839 minThe Perfectly Imperfect JourneyHappy Valentines DayEvery February, around this time, approximately 8 billion small heart-shaped candies are created and exchanged. These candies bear messages of love and care, and are often used as gifts to express feelings for another person.
In each episode featuring a guest, we ask them if there are any words of wisdom they might share with their younger selves. These words of wisdom are like those Sweetheart treats, but instead of representing love for someone else, they are messages of love directed to our guests themselves, and by extension, to all of us. We are so inspired by the wisd...2024-02-1427 minThe Perfectly Imperfect JourneyHit ‘Em Where It Hurts with Rachel BitecoferPlease note that there’s some pretty salty language in this episode.
Our conversation with political scientist Rachel Bitecofer was originally released on 8/31/22. Rachel has been a strong voice on saving our democracy and her new book, “Hit ‘Em Where It Hurts: How to Save Democracy by Beating Republicans at Their Own Game," was released in Feb 2023. Given how important her message is, we decided to re-release her episode.
This was a milestone episode for us. Sherry has admired Rachel Bitecofer’s work from behind her Twitter screen for years. When she used tha...2024-02-0749 minThe Perfectly Imperfect JourneyThe Road is All with Josh GerbenSo much of what we focus on in the podcast is about people’s lives and their journeys. Yet, so much of life is focused on the destination. When Josh Gerben was growing up, he was always more interested in where he was going, instead of where he was at that moment. Josh had a happy childhood, he has built a successful career as an attorney and is a very proud dad and husband. However, it’s only recently that he has come to realize the wisdom of a sign that used to hang in his Dad’s shop; The End...2024-01-3141 minThe Perfectly Imperfect JourneySpeaking to What Matters with Katherine KennedyWe all have a story. But often our stories live just in our minds or hearts, never making it out into the world. Sometimes we hold back because we don’t believe we have anything interesting or important to say, and other times it’s because we simply don’t know how to put it into words. Katherine Kennedy spent much of her early career helping others tell their story but kept her own truth bottled up inside. She helped launch young people into academic success and she coached professionals to unearth their authentic truths. But for years she held bac...2024-01-1732 minThe Perfectly Imperfect JourneyHappinessEven under the best of circumstances, happiness can be an elusive thing. And, right now the world does not feel to be in the best of circumstances and it is easy to perceive it as a dark place. When the clock ticked over to 2024, none of our problems magically disappeared, leaving many of us wondering if it’s even okay to feel happiness right now with so much happening around us and the broader world. And yet, when we look into the deeper meaning, we believe it is exactly those moments when things feel the most difficult, that we wan...2024-01-0327 minThe Perfectly Imperfect JourneyPossibilities and Edges with Tony LilliosIf you believed anything was possible, what would you do?
Tony Lillios comes from an immigrant family that somehow made things happen…whole family pitching in to start a small business on a greek island? No problem. Squishing 10 family members into a station wagon, along with bikes and all the necessities for a week at the beach? A little duct tape and rope, and they were off for their holiday adventure. As an adult, this translated into Tony’s work and personal worlds, starting several businesses, completing 12+ IronMans, and and recently climbing in Bhutan with a world famous en...2023-12-0638 minThe Perfectly Imperfect JourneyWrite It Down with Michelle SimmonsFrom the outside looking in, it would be easy to assume Michelle Simmons is invincible. She is an 18-time IronMan athlete (including 4 times at the world championships), has run countless half triathlons and has coached other athletes to triathlon successes. Even when cancer struck at age 25, Michelle never skipped a beat, keeping a super positive attitude and staying focused on getting past her treatment and back to competing. But during her cancer treatment, there was a seed planted that would fester and then rear its head 20 years later. Almost to the day of her original diagnosis, Michelle was sure ther...2023-11-2040 minThe Perfectly Imperfect JourneyBuy The Ticket, Take The Ride with Danny RosinAs a youngster, Danny Rosin received the dubious distinction of having the most demerits in the history of his school. Some might think that would have led to a somewhat bumpy life, but instead it laid the groundwork for Danny’s lifelong commitment to giving back to community. Buy the Ticket, Take the Ride is not only a drink at one of Danny’s favorite local bars, but it also describes his philosophy in life. Whether diving into a mosh pit or out of an airplane, Danny is the type of person who lives life to the fullest. This does no...2023-11-0838 minThe Perfectly Imperfect JourneyWhen Things Get HardIt is an unfortunate fact of life: none of us will escape unscathed and all of us will encounter some difficulties throughout our life. It is part of the premise of The Perfectly Imperfect Journey - we will all have hardships, and tragedy and just plain ol’ crappy days when nothing seems to go our way. In this episode, we talk about our own experience of difficulties in our lives and what we have learned. Listen in to hear some suggestions for when things get hard.
“You may encounter many defeats, but you must not be defeate...2023-10-2534 minThe Perfectly Imperfect JourneyLife is What You Make It with Chris HendricksThere are all kinds of reasons Chris Hendricks could have a poor outlook: he was diagnosed with cerebral palsy at age 4 and his doctor told him he would have a hard time in life; he was in and out of a wheelchair in middle and high school and suffered the particular brand of cruelty practiced by teenagers; at one point, he lost his grandmother, his girlfriend and his band all at the same time. Life has not been easy for Chris. However, Chris chooses to look for magical moments instead of miserable ones. He uses music when he needs...2023-10-1141 minThe Perfectly Imperfect JourneyListening to your Gut, your God, and your Guides with Judge Ashleigh ParkerThroughout her life, Ashleigh Parker would get whispers of wisdom that, in her younger days she would ignore. Her Dad, a well-respected attorney, was a great role model to her, but she had no interest in practicing law until the moment it became clear that she was being called to that path. With that clarity she applied to, and graduated, from her father’s alma mater and began her career as a prosecutor. She was equally as certain that she had no interest in procedural law, until she found fulfillment when she joined the NC Attorney General’s office and...2023-09-2740 minThe Perfectly Imperfect JourneyTake the Front SeatIn the 2nd half of 2023, we have Beyonce and Taylor Swift selling out stadiums and Barbie filling seats in the movie theaters. It feels like we are at an inflection point: more success and empowerment for women as represented in these social activities, or less, as reflected in supreme court cases and state restrictions? Join us as we discuss recent books, movies, and personal histories with regards to women's rights and independence. We invite all of our listeners to consider their own connection to misogyny, and when it is time to take the front seat.
2023-09-1331 minThe Perfectly Imperfect JourneyGoing Quiet with Kim HunterKim has been a “dabbler” most of her life…she started her career in software, but it didn’t give her much energy. She knew she had a passion for food and started looking for ways to become more immersed in that world. She worked at her local farmers market, did some catering and worked in a couple of restaurants. She opened a restaurant, which gave her an outlet to create food that she loved and a community, but although it had a good run and moved her in the right direction, it still wasn’t quite the right outlet. She...2023-08-3035 minThe Perfectly Imperfect JourneySurvivor with Trish HegartyTrigger warning: this episode includes a discussion of eating disorders.
When Trish Hegarty joined the cast of Survivor in 2014, it may have been her first experience in the Philippines, but she had already lived a lifetime of surviving family addiction issues, an eating disorder, and an unstable marriage. Listen in to hear Trish’s story of resilience and the power any of us can have to change someone’s life simply by sharing our own story.
If you or someone you know needs help with an eating disorder, here is a resourc...2023-08-1640 minThe Perfectly Imperfect JourneySerendipitySerendipity is the unexpected, and often delightful, intersection of luck, coincidence, and opportunity. Chance events are happening all around us, we are often just too busy to notice. In this episode, Sherry and Anne talk about their own experiences with serendipity and how it is not enough to just wait for good things to happen; it is about mindset, a willingness to move beyond the analytical / thinking mind and to create action around serendipitous moments. Along the way, we encourage you to embrace curiosity, openness, and adaptability to meet serendipity when it arises.
2023-08-0224 minThe Perfectly Imperfect JourneyNo Expectations with Josh IzenbergJosh Izenberg started his college career with many interests and no solid idea of what he wanted to do after graduation. Along the way he fell in love with filmmaking and headed to LA to make his dreams of being a wildly successful filmmaker come true. Unfortunately, that did not turn out as planned, so Josh ditched his expectations of what “being a success” looks like and made a small film with some friends in Eastern Tennessee. And there he had a revelation: with no expectations comes total freedom. Josh has had several twists and turns on his way to winni...2023-07-1940 minThe Perfectly Imperfect JourneyYes, And with Dr. Maureen AaronsFor the majority of her life, Dr. Maureen Aarons was a people pleaser, raised in a strict Catholic family where many decisions were presented as binary. Even her decision to go to medical school seemed like a choice: be a doctor, or become a mom. When she married the love of her life, who happened to be Jewish, Maureen describes it as “breaking their family’s hearts.” When she was diagnosed with cancer 3.5 years ago, Maureen began to more fully embrace the power of Yes, And. Yes, she can still serve her patients, be present for her family, give back to he...2023-07-0546 minThe Perfectly Imperfect JourneyBe Anything You Want with Ava LaShayAva LaShay grew up never quite knowing where he fit in. He was a mixed kid in a suburban, predominantly white town when he figured out he was gay. Surrounded by negative perceptions of gay people, he suppressed that part of his identity and dedicated himself to caring for his young niece and nephew. Finally, during college, while being part of a queer support group on campus, Ava first encountered the world of drag.
“I have never felt more connected to life itself than I have since I started drag.“
Drag has op...2023-06-2147 minThe Perfectly Imperfect JourneyInternational Connector with Marti GrimminckMarti Grimminck’s love of travel was cemented in her childhood growing up in New York and traveling with her parents. Her desire to connect was born out of this same love of travel; never missing an opportunity to meet someone new, Marti created relationships all over the world and founded a business focused on bringing a global perspective to companies in the US and abroad. Join us to hear Marti’s unique perspective and the serendipity that has formed her life.
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Marti Grimminck is a global business executive, social entrepr...2023-06-0739 minThe Perfectly Imperfect JourneyDon’t Should on YourselfBeyond being fun to say, “don’t should on yourself” can be an important mantra to live by. Every time you say I should…(fill in the blank) you are creating a scenario where you are already behind the 8 ball.
There is judgment in I should.
There is abdication in I should.
There is disempowerment in I should.
Check out this week’s episode for some strategies to get rid of the “shoulds” and walk more fully into your “I choose.”
2023-05-2423 minThe Perfectly Imperfect JourneyWarrior with Natalie GrumetTRIGGER WARNING: The conversation includes the 2017 Las Vegas mass gun shooting.
After spending a great day with her husband, celebrating their lives, and 10 years cancer free, Natalie Grumet walked through the gates at the Route 91 Music Festival in Las Vegas to join her friends. With her favorite musician on stage, Natalie initially thought she heard fireworks, but didn’t see anything in the sky. Seconds later she felt a searing pain in her face. She had been shot. For the next 11 minutes, Natalie crawled, hid, and ran trying to escape the gunfire, while holding a stranger's shirt to...2023-05-1046 minThe Perfectly Imperfect JourneySuperwoman No More with Dr. Nicole SwinerFrom the outside it looked like Nicole Swiner had it all. She was a co-owner of a successful family medicine practice and a popular doctor with a happy marriage and a growing family. Then one day Doc Swiner found herself collapsed on the floor at work, wondering what had happened. It took some of the most important people in her life to gently point out that she was suffering from Superwoman Complex. That was the first time she had ever heard the term and she dove into understanding its meanings and repercussions. Nicole’s journey has had its share of...2023-04-2641 minThe Perfectly Imperfect JourneyFulfillment: An Inside JobMany moons ago, when we were trying to choose the name for our podcast, we thought about the essence of what we wanted to share with the world. Yes, we wanted to talk to people about their lives and their journeys and to share some of the learnings we had acquired through a western and eastern lens. But we also wanted there to be a “so what.”
Why do we care about the things we talk about on the podcast?
Because it is our hope that it leads to a more fulfilling...2023-04-1233 minThe Perfectly Imperfect JourneyOriginal Blueprint with Rebecca WardRebecca Ward is no stranger to difficult life situations. She lost her father after just having reestablished a relationship with him, she lost her twin boys four hours after delivering them, and she was diagnosed with 4 primary cancers at the same time.
Luckily for the world, her story does not end there.
Through some incredibly hard work, Rebecca not only beat her cancer, she dug deep within herself, listened to her inner wisdom, and identified what she was meant to do in this world: her original blueprint.
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Rebecca A. Ward...2023-03-2940 minThe Perfectly Imperfect JourneyPolitical Disrupter with Joe WalshJoe Walsh was a right wing conservative talk radio host with a huge audience on the path to be a major player in the Republican Party. However, it all disappeared when he started speaking out against then President Trump. He lost his entire audience and his radio show, his income, most of his friends, and much of his family. And yet, what has emerged is someone who is still a conservative but far more interested in having conversations and finding common ground. He has been on quite a journey from “musket grabbing tea partier” to host of the White Flag...2023-03-1541 minThe Perfectly Imperfect JourneyThe Alchemy of the Purple BootsWhether dating, a job search or anything else in life where you feel you might be judged, staying open to the prospect of magic and serendipity is key. In this episode, we talk about vulnerability, perspectives, and being open to possibility, while also relating a few of our personal stories. Listen in to hear a bit about our own perfectly imperfect journeys and the alchemy of the purple boots we didn’t even know we needed.
Link to Sherry’s article “What Success and Teenage Dating Have in Common:
https://flow-dynamix.com/what-success-and-teenage-dating-have-in-common/
Vulnerab...2023-03-0126 minThe Perfectly Imperfect JourneyThe Pandemic of Love with Shelly TygielskiOn the surface, it seemed like Shelly Tygielski had it all: she had achieved her goal of becoming a senior executive before her 40th birthday, had a wide circle of friends and a loving family. But what no one knew was that she would have panic attacks on her way into work, and she felt adrift even as she was achieving everything she thought she wanted. To counteract these difficult feelings, Shelly turned to mindfulness to help keep herself grounded. What started as self preservation in the form of meditation at her local beach each Sunday, turned into a mov...2023-02-1543 minThe Perfectly Imperfect JourneyThe connectedness of everything with Mary FiliceAfter earning a CPA and starting her career as an accountant, Mary Filice moved into senior leadership in the retail industry. When her husband’s career took them from Canada to the US, crossing the border wasn’t the only major change in her life. She also left behind her business career and entered theology school, earned her PhD, and ultimately launched Dr. Mary LLC, a business focused on helping people become “more human.” While these seemingly disparate efforts seem to have little in common, Mary believes in the connectedness of everything. Science and theology are complementary: science tells us the h...2023-02-0147 minThe Perfectly Imperfect JourneyGoing Off Book with Sarah McDonaldSarah McDonald has always been a person who didn’t play by the prescribed rules: an English Lit major who started her career doing financial analysis; the daughter of professors who encouraged her to go into academia, instead Sarah fell in love with business; an MBA who chose her business school based on the restaurants available in the area. If there ever was a rulebook for Sarah’s life, she threw it out the window early and enthusiastically forged her own path. Then, at a high point in her career and personal life, tragedy struck and no book, plan or g...2023-01-1840 minThe Perfectly Imperfect JourneyNew BeginningsAt the start of every new year, you can find many articles, podcasts and talk shows focused on goal setting and all sorts of advice to achieve your wildest dreams. While we’re all for dream fulfillment, we wanted to suggest a way to broaden all these good intentions.
The New Year symbolizes a new beginning, but we believe with a beginners mindset, you can begin again at any time. Listen in to hear some suggestions for approaching new, and not so new, things in your life with fresh eyes.
Happy New Ye...2023-01-0423 minThe Perfectly Imperfect JourneyRevolution of the Soul with Seane CornOne part yoga teacher, one part revolutionary and ALL Heart, Seane Corn joins the podcast this week to discuss her extraordinary life, share her wisdom and inspire us all to action. Seane did not grow up in a religious family. Nor was yoga or meditation part of her life growing up. But when she found yoga and meditation - and it found her - her life profoundly changed. Listen in to hear Seane’s perfectly imperfect journey and how yoga helped her deal with childhood trauma, OCD, and unhealthy behaviors, set her on the path to social activism, as wel...2022-12-0745 minThe Perfectly Imperfect JourneyGratitude Through the Lens of the PandemicEvery year, right around this time, inboxes, blogs and day-time television are filled with discussions about gratitude. Google “why is gratitude good?” and you’ll get millions of results. While we’re happy to jump on the bandwagon, this time we’re doing it with a twist. We asked several of our friends (and one new friend!), what they’re grateful for with regards to the pandemic. While everyone agreed COVID has been a universally horrible situation, we got some truly beautiful instances of gratitude that we’re excited to share.
To round things out, Sherry and Anne also model how...2022-11-2126 minThe Perfectly Imperfect JourneyWell Being of We with Kerri KellyKerri Kelly, author of American Detox, joins us on the podcast this week to talk about her life and the lessons she learned through the process of writing her book. Kerri takes us on parts of her journey, beginning with 9/11 and how that changed her life as she grappled with tremendous loss, both personally and societally. Ultimately, Kerri takes a hard look at the way healthcare functions (or doesn’t), while never shying away from the role we as individuals play. While this all sounds heavy, Kerri’s willingness to laugh at herself, share her story so openly and encou...2022-11-0943 minThe Perfectly Imperfect JourneyA Sense of BalanceWork / Life balance, integration, or just plain ol’ life balance - we hear this topic come up over and over as people try to seek the ultimate destination of “balance.” Join us on the podcast as we bust a few myths about what balance is and share some suggestions for cultivating a greater sense of balance in your own life.
“Balance is not something you find, it is something you create.” - Jana Kingsford
“The bad news is time flies. The good news is you’re the pilot.” – Michael Altshuler
Toward the end of th...2022-10-2627 minThe Perfectly Imperfect JourneyJourney of Self-Awareness with Vanessa LoderVanessa Loder has been on a journey of self awareness, from playing on the soccer field as a teen and college student, to graduating at the top of her class at an Ivy League, to finding herself, in full business attire, sneaking out of her downtown San Francisco office to attend a hypnosis and past life seminar. Along the way, she fine-tuned her ability to pay attention to what she calls the “energetic breadcrumbs,” giving her insight into her true heart’s desire. Please listen in as Vanessa shares her perfectly imperfect journey, and gives some great advice for all of u...2022-10-1240 minThe Perfectly Imperfect JourneyChange The World By Changing Ourselves with Oneika MaysOneika Mays has always been a seeker, even as a young child. She grew up in a stable family structure, went to good schools, and even landed in a fulfilling career she loved. But there was always something nagging at her, just below the surface: she wanted to trust herself, but couldn’t quite get there. Then, one day in yoga class, her instructor said “You can change or be comfortable, but not both.” As tears streamed down her face she realized she needed a change, and was ready to embrace the discomfort. Fast forward to today and Oneika is stil...2022-09-2838 minThe Perfectly Imperfect JourneyTaking Up SpaceWhat does it mean to “take up space”? Why is it important? We have been so inspired and impressed by the way so many of our guests have chosen to let their voices be heard, their opinions known, and their stories told. Join us this week as Anne and Sherry discuss the big and small ways to “take up space” and the reasons we think it’s important. We also offer up a few practices you can use to become more skillful and confident with inhabiting spaces in ways that are meaningful to you.
Amy Cuddy Ted Talk...2022-09-1434 minThe Perfectly Imperfect JourneyHaving Way Too Much Fun with Rachel BitecoferPlease note that there’s some pretty salty language in this episode.
This is a milestone episode for us. Sherry has admired Rachel Bitecofer’s work from behind her Twitter screen for years. When she used that same screen to ask Rachel to join us on the podcast, we were both thrilled she said yes.
We are even more thrilled with the conversation we got to have with Rachel. Like most of us, she’s had a bumpy road to get to where she is today: a well respected political scientist, polling expert, and commentator who has a...2022-08-3148 minThe Perfectly Imperfect JourneyEpic Performances with Bryan Gillette“Sometimes we work to our perceived limit when we could probably work a little past that.” Bryan Gillette is not a guy who thinks small as it comes to athletics or adventure. He has run multiple ulta-races, including eight back-to-back marathons. However, he still believes he could have swung a little higher. This is a great metaphor for all of us - in what ways are we letting our mindset hold us back, whether from an athletic endeavor, getting our next job, or becoming
more involved in the community? Join us to hear about Bryan’s perfectly imperfe...2022-08-1744 minThe Perfectly Imperfect JourneySaying Yes to YesIn the 2008 movie, Yes Man, Jim Carey plays a guy just sort of bumping along in his normal, everyday existence. He says “no” regularly, and prefers the comfort of his couch to exploring anything new.
On any given day, this might describe a lot of us. How often are we unconscious to the ways we show up (or not!) in the world? Inspired by this movie and Shonda Rhimes’ great book, Year of Yes, Sherry and Anne discuss “saying yes,” even when that “yes” is to a “no.” We suggest that we all have the opportunity to bring more consci...2022-08-0328 minThe Perfectly Imperfect JourneyOn Noticing with Jeff SlaterJeff Slater has always been a “noticer”. When he was a kid and first learned photography, he would notice a small moment, and it would forever be captured on film. As a young adult, he paid attention to all the ways people would show up and meet their passion. As a marketing professional, Jeff would notice the things that would inspire people and alchemize that for the benefit of the companies he worked for. But most importantly, as a son, husband, father, colleague and friend, Jeff pays attention to how he shows up - always asking himself how he can be...2022-07-2042 minThe Perfectly Imperfect JourneyFinding Her Mode with Kat WillifordFrom an early age, Kat Williford loved to create through sewing. She followed that passion into college and found herself a comfortable job with a big name fashion brand. But something didn’t feel quite right and Kat heeded a small whisper inside herself, traveling to Hungary, in part for the adventure and in hopes of finding a more fulfilling path. She got both. And from there a new way to think about fashion was born. Kat designs for everyone, all sizes and abilities. She keeps the planet in mind by being as sustainable as possible and her longer term...2022-07-0637 minThe Perfectly Imperfect JourneyMid-Year ResetRemember January?
Did you set some intentions for the year?
What did you want to bring into your life?
How’s it going?
Whether you’ve been diligently focused on your themes for the year or forgotten all about them, now is a great time to take another look at what you want to bring into your life. The act of thinking about what you want, and what you’re willing to do to get there, will help you get closer to achieving your goals. Listen in this week as...2022-06-2227 minThe Perfectly Imperfect JourneyThe Scaffolding with Kat GordonWhether reflecting on her first mentors, encouraging her children to create strong friendship groups or starting an entire movement to support women in Creative Leadership roles, Kat Gordon lives her belief that we all need to surround ourselves with people who will help us celebrate when things are going well and be there for us when life inevitably gets tough. She calls this group her scaffolding. Kat is herself a tremendous role model for others. She started the 3% Movement, which led to an increase in female Creative Directors from 3% to almost 30%. And she’s now “walking her talk” by shifti...2022-06-0835 minThe Perfectly Imperfect JourneyWhen Nothing Becomes Something with Daryan RahimzadehWhen Daryan Rahimzadeh decided to leave Google and take time for his mental health, he wrote a lengthy LinkedIn post that he was excited to announce … “nothing.” Before his announcement, Daryan hadn’t posted on LinkedIn in a couple of years, so after his announcement went live, he didn’t think too much about it. But turns out he absolutely struck a nerve. With over 54,000 views and 1,800 comments to-date, Daryan’s thoughtful writing about mental health, the fact that no one is coming to rescue you, and his initial reluctance to reveal his next step was “nothing”, clearly meant something to a LOT...2022-05-2537 minThe Perfectly Imperfect JourneyThe Enneagram EpisodeWe reference it all the time, and several of our guests have mentioned it … but what is this thing called “The Enneagram”? Listen in as we (both relative newbies to the amazing depths of the Enneagram!) talk about our own experiences with this system that has captured so much of our attention. At its core, the Enneagram attempts to define the unconscious habits and ways of being that we all have. There is a part of the Enneagram that is similar to a personality assessment, but it is so much more! There are 9 main personality types and 27 “subtypes.” In this episo...2022-05-1142 minThe Perfectly Imperfect JourneyKnow Justice Know Peace with Dr. Deborah EgertonKnow Justice Know Peace is the title of Dr. Deborah Egerton’s upcoming book, but it is also the way she has lived her life. Deborah joins us this week on the podcast to share her incredible journey from child model in New York, to starting a runaway shelter in El Paso and a high school placement program in Germany, to being a thought leader on equity and inclusion. Deborah has deep expertise in the Enneagram and believes it is a path to self knowledge, freedom, and healing our fractured society. She has lived her life seeking justice for peopl...2022-04-2748 minThe Perfectly Imperfect JourneySomatic Advocacy with Rebekah RotsteinRebekah Rotstein has always been interested in athleticism and movement: she began ice skating as a 3 year old, she took up ballet soon thereafter, worked as a student athletic trainer in college and developed a deep passion for Pilates in her 20’s. There were many times in her young life when Rebekah was away from those closest to her and she had to learn early on how to advocate for herself. When she received an osteoporosis diagnosis at 28 and her doctors wanted to put her on a course of medication that would have had detrimental effects on her body, Re...2022-04-1344 minThe Perfectly Imperfect JourneyPassion and PurposeWhich is more important? Passion or Purpose? If you Google how to be happy in work and life, you’ll find LOTS of articles about each of them. Both can be important and useful. And they’re not the same. Passion is like a fire starter - it can get things moving. However, ultimately we come down on the side of Nietzsche: “He who has a why to live for can bear almost anyhow.” We think purpose is your why and can be found within. Listen in to this week’s podcast as we discuss our individual experiences with passion and p...2022-03-3026 minThe Perfectly Imperfect JourneyYes!! with Marney SullivanMarney Sullivan’s earliest memory is of the big open sky of Idaho. That experience began her journey toward embracing the mantra “be free” as she works to let go of the “shoulds” in her life. Marney has suffered some incredible tragedies which gave her a deep appreciation for the importance of leaning in with friends who are suffering and being present to her own truths.
Join us as we hear about Marney’s incredible journey along with her perfectly imperfect path.
Trigger warning: This episode includes a discussion of suicide and abortion.
2022-03-1636 minThe Perfectly Imperfect JourneyWest Meets East with Kristin FirpoSound healer and business consultant. Spiritual practitioner and innovation expert. American born and adopter of Balinese culture. Kristen Firpo, all of this and so much more, joins us this week and shares her “inside out” journey to well-being and growth through walking in both the eastern and western worlds. Please listen in as Kristen shares how she has developed freedom within the structure and found her deep passion for singing bowls as a medium of healing.
And if you have trouble sleeping, Kristen has a new album out that will relax you, lull you back to sleep, and ge...2022-03-0240 minThe Perfectly Imperfect JourneySelf-careValentine’s Day got us thinking … we have a special day dedicated to showing our love for others, but we rarely take time, and there’s certainly no Hallmark card, focused on taking care of ourselves and tending to our well-being. And yet, it’s critically important. Please join us this week as we talk about what self care means (spoiler alert: it’s something different to everyone), why it’s important, and how to introduce a little more self care into your life.
From Angela Davis, activist:
“Anyone who is interested in making change in the world, also...2022-02-1629 minThe Perfectly Imperfect JourneyGuiding Lights with Donna RhodeDonna Rhode spent her early years feeling like a misfit. Her teachers did not like that she had a mind of her own, her father struggled with bouts of depression, and she lacked strong role models to connect to. Combined with early and recurring trauma, Donna believes she may have ultimately dropped out of school if not for her second grade teacher, who saw her gifts, helped give her a voice, and became her first role model. Fast forward to college where another educator saw Donna’s gift, this time in the form of a university dean who encouraged Do...2022-02-0239 minThe Perfectly Imperfect JourneyHaving Faith with Aisha PondsAisha Ponds joins us this week and shares her story, from her beginnings in a segregated neighborhood, to experiencing direct and indirect racism growing up and throughout her career, to her deep dedication to her work. Aisha has an infectious laugh and an unwavering sense of optimism, but it is ultimately her faith, in herself and her god, that guides her perfectly imperfect journey. One of our favorite quotes from this episode: “FEAR is false evidence appearing real: (attributed to Iyanla Vanzant and others) which perfectly underscores Aisha’s commitment to faith.
Bio:
Aisha lea...2022-01-1947 minThe Perfectly Imperfect JourneyDitch the ResolutionsIt’s the beginning of a new year, and you’ve probably spent some time reflecting on the previous year and considering what 2022 might bring. We’ve been thinking about this too, but unlike most of what you’re reading, seeing, or hearing in the media, we are suggesting that you actually ditch the New Year’s resolutions.
Why?
They can actually do more harm than good…and they usually end up making us all feel pretty terrible.
That doesn’t mean we suggest that you stop being thoughtful about what you want to bring into yo...2022-01-0531 minThe Perfectly Imperfect JourneyLive The Truth of Who You Are with Forrest WrightWhat do Jeff Spicoli, Willy Wonka and The Price is Right have in common? They are all inspirations for our guest this week, Forrest Wright. Forrest grew up on the East Coast, and then found himself at UCLA in the late 80’s where he believed a simple move across the country could unlock his “true self” that he had been partially hiding. What he learned was it would take a few more twists and turns in life, from working in the film industry, to getting his MBA and eventually launching his own branding company to learn that the more he shows...2021-12-1544 minThe Perfectly Imperfect JourneyResilience with Jill Santa LuciaJoin us as we welcome Jill Santa Lucia, founder and owner of Raleigh, NC based Catering Works, to the podcast. Since launching Catering Works in 1989, Jill has been through both good times and hard ones. But losing millions of dollars all but overnight when the pandemic hit was by far the most difficult professional situation she’d ever navigated. Through incredibly hard work and steely determination, Jill pivoted her company to provide at home meals, feeding her customers and her employees. During this same time period, she also lost her father and a good friend; any one of these thi...2021-12-0138 minThe Perfectly Imperfect JourneyGratitudeGratitude can change your life, in ways both small and profound. With the US Thanksgiving day coming up soon, it felt particularly timely to focus on gratitude. Being thankful is a powerful tool for all of us - it makes us healthier, happier, and increases the positivity of all of our relationships. There’s very little that gives us such a big return on something that’s accessible to everyone. Join us as we share some of the research about the impact of gratitude, tools you can use to build a sustainable gratitude practice, and stories from a few of o...2021-11-1735 minThe Perfectly Imperfect JourneyLeaving perfectionism behind with Chris TsakalakisChris Tsakalakis is (among many other things) the son of Greek Immigrants, a CEO several times over and a recovering perfectionist. Chris told us: “perfectionism is a deep level of insecurity...because deep down you feel imperfect.” But he didn’t start out with that level of wisdom.
Early in his career, Chris struggled with receiving constructive feedback, was tough on his colleagues, and generally chafed at authority. Through deep reflection, help from mentors and professionals, and the twists and turns of a tech executive’s career path, Chris has emerged with a much deeper understanding of how he wan...2021-11-0346 minThe Perfectly Imperfect JourneyLove is the Biggest Weapon We Have with Chris PierceWhen we asked Chris Pierce to join us on the podcast, we already knew he was an amazing musician. His music has been nominated for awards, he’s been featured on NPR and the TV show This is Us; you only have to listen to him sing a few bars to really appreciate the depth of his craft. What we did not know, but will quickly be obvious when you’re just a few minutes into the episode, is what an amazing human he is. Chris has not had a super easy life - among other things, he has been fa...2021-10-2044 minThe Perfectly Imperfect JourneyTime to CelebrateWhat started as a little seedling of an idea while walking down the beach in San Diego has now blossomed into our 20th episode! Both of us deeply believe that reflection is an important part of being on a perfectly imperfect journey. And reflection is the core of this episode. We’ve taken some time to pause and reflect on what we’ve learned, how we’ve grown and how lucky we feel to have been joined by such amazing guests. Please join us as we take a look at the journey of our podcast (thus far!) and consider some of...2021-10-0631 minThe Perfectly Imperfect JourneyAn Emotional Journey with David RichmanOne would think riding your bike 5000 miles across the country would be all about the physical experience, but in the case of David Richman, the true poignancy of his story is the emotional journey he took. David interviewed 15 people about their experiences with cancer - either as a survivor, a caregiver or a practitioner. He then rode his bike across the U.S. to meet with many of them while he explored his own experience of his sister’s battle with cancer and wrote about all of this in his fantastic book, Cycle of Lives. David’s book and the sto...2021-09-2241 minThe Perfectly Imperfect JourneyUntether Your Voice with Cara JonesCara Jones was born into a family who belonged to the Unification Church, popularly known as the Moonies. Her family didn’t just belong to the Monies - they were very senior in the church's hierarchy and her memberships in both the church and her family were inextricably linked. She grew up as a very active member of the Moonies and ultimately found herself standing in the Olympic Stadium in Seoul Korea, along with thousands of similarly dressed brides and grooms, marrying a man she barely knew. Although she had been a big believer in the church teachings, something didn...2021-09-0838 minThe Perfectly Imperfect JourneyFriendshipWhen we figured out we could finally be in the same place at the same time, after 2 years of not being able to connect in person, we decided to ditch the virtual world and record an episode together, in real life. And what better topic to discuss than Friendship.
We discuss our own friendship, include the voices of some of our other friends, and some advice from a friendship expert, Shasta Nelson.
This is a bit of a different episode for us as we didn’t have our fancy recording equipment, and we also decided to do...2021-08-2551 minThe Perfectly Imperfect JourneyFeet First with Ali IngersollAli Ingersoll had a somewhat charmed upbringing, attending boarding school abroad, going on amazing adventures and taking advantage of every opportunity that showed up. Then a life-changing accident happened when Ali took a head-first dive into shallow water. Feet First not only describes Ali’s plea for anyone jumping into shallow water, but also how she has lived her life, both before and after the accident. While she is now restricted to a wheelchair, Ali continues to live life to the fullest - wait until you hear her dating stories (sorry, guys, she is now happily married!) - we were b...2021-08-1148 minThe Perfectly Imperfect JourneyMore Intentional with Mary Lin McBrideThis week Mary Lin McBride, a mindfulness practitioner and teacher, joins us to talk about the power of meditation and how to be more intentional in your life. Earlier in her career, Mary Lin found herself moving from city to city as her husband’s career would dictate. While she enjoyed her work as a fundraiser, it was a serendipitous moment standing in front of a yoga studio that propelled Mary Lin to explore mindfulness and to start taking more intentional steps towards her own passions, and ultimately a completely different career. Mary Lin takes us through a brief medit...2021-07-2837 minThe Perfectly Imperfect JourneyHeart’s Journey with Bridgette CorridanJoin us this week as we welcome musician Bridgette Corridan to the podcast. While Bridgette has many titles in her life: recruiter, mom, wife, athlete, spiritual seeker, friend, sister etc, in our discussion we focused on Bridgette’s perfectly imperfect journey from fear to freedom as she releases her music into the world. Bridgette shares how she believes it is through tapping into her heart and listening for the wisdom that gave her the confidence to step into the spotlight of her life.
Listen all the way to the end to hear some of Bridgette’s beautiful musi...2021-07-1438 minThe Perfectly Imperfect JourneyThe Privilege of a LifetimeCarl Jung said: “The privilege of a lifetime is to become who you truly are” and that’s what we’re talking about in today's episode. Authenticity is a somewhat overused word today, but that doesn’t mean we are overachieving in being our authentic selves. There’s so much that can get in our way - the suit and floppy tie dress code during Sherry’s early career, the imposter syndrome Anne experienced in her mid career, our own limiting beliefs, or those put on us by others- that we often end up playing small in this game called life. Joi...2021-06-3030 minThe Perfectly Imperfect JourneyJust keep going with Nichelle Tramble SpellmanNichelle Tramble Spellman joins us this week and shares her journey from being an aspiring writer as early as grade school, to published novelist, to Hollywood writer, producer and showrunner. Join us as Nichelle shares her thoughts on the importance of lifelong friends, listening to mom and how being true to yourself is the key to success. We hope you love this interview as much as we do. Nichelle tells some fantastic stories - we were laughing so hard during parts of the interview, we had to pause to catch our breath!
Nichelle Tramble Spellman is Show...2021-06-1648 minThe Perfectly Imperfect JourneyFreeing Ourselves from the Prisons of Our Own Making and the Enneagram with Susan OlesekIn this episode, we speak with Susan Olesek, Founder of the Enneagram Prison Project (EPP). Early in her journey of learning the Enneagram, Susan was invited into a prison in Texas to work with a group of incarcerated individuals. She was both inspired and blown away by the power of the work and the life-changing impact of the participants. She knew she’d found her purpose and she EPP was created to bring the Enneagram teachings into more prisons. Susan shares how the Enneagram provides an opportunity to be more honest and kind with ourselves and to learn how to...2021-06-0242 minThe Perfectly Imperfect JourneyGetting (more) comfortable with being uncomfortableAll of our recent guests have talked about times in their lives when change was either thrust upon them, or they consciously undertook some kind of transformation. And, all of them shared that the work process was often challenging and uncomfortable. In today’s episode we talk about why choosing to get a bit more uncomfortable can actually be good practice for when those big waves of change are coming at us.
Why is this important? Often what sits between where we are now and where we’re trying to get, is a whole lot of discomfort. And like m...2021-05-1934 minThe Perfectly Imperfect JourneyWhen Everything Changes, with Mike Robbins.In his early 20’s, it looked like Mike Robbins’ lifelong dream of being a professional baseball player was set; a recent graduate of Stanford, Mike was drafted by the Kansas City Royals and started playing with one of their minor league teams. However, after a couple of seasons, Mike injured his elbow in a game against the Durham Bulls and his baseball career was suddenly over. Everything Mike had been dreaming about suddenly changed.
Mike’s perfectly imperfect journey took a few twists and turns and he is now the author of 5 books and a globally sought out speaker...2021-05-0547 min