Mary Wharton didn’t plan on becoming a modeling agent. She was headed toward a career in textile marketing—until a chance internship at Elite Model Mgmt, which introduced her to the world of modeling.That unexpected detour led to a meeting with a former super model, and a future at Locke Model Management, where Mary found not […]
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What if asking for help was the bravest thing you could do? Casey Jacox was a college quarterback chasing dreams of glory—until a devastating injury sidelined everything. Watching teammates thrive while he sat on the bench, he wrestled with envy, shame, and doubt. But when he finally opened up to his coach, he was met
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What if the “no” you feared was actually a nudge toward something more lasting? Andre Danke was just 17 when a friend opened the door to modeling—a door that led to over three decades as a world-traveling, high-fashion supermodel. But it wasn’t just looks that kept him in the game. It was his discipline. His
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Sometimes, the best way to lead isn’t following someone else’s path – but by creating your own. Brooke Baker Spink didn’t grow up dreaming of becoming a CEO in construction. But after returning to the family business, she stepped into a male-dominated industry with no playbook—just grit, the ability to be relatable & a willingness
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What if saying no was the very thing that set you free?Jane Atkinson spent years helping other people shine—from high-profile speaker bureaus to catapulting some of the biggest names on stages around the world.Her personal journey began with rejection, self-doubt, and the silence that follows when you launch a business… and no one shows up.But
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What if losing your job was the moment you finally found your WHY?Trina Snow shares how a sudden layoff after 32 years in corporate leadership became the unexpected catalyst for transformation.From leading at Nordstrom, Eddie Bauer, REI, and DSW to standing at a professional crossroad, Trina realized she didn’t just need a new job—she needed
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What if the lowest point in your journey revealed the path to your highest purpose? Dave Warren’s story from aspiring rock star to Emmy-winning animation artist and creative director is anything but ordinary. After chasing music dreams to California in a Monte Carlo packed with guitars, he found himself navigating unexpected detours—from cartooning to animating
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When life wants to break you, do you let it define you, or find the strength to keep climbing and choose what comes next? Today, I sit down with Chad Thompson—a devoted family man, coach, entrepreneur and founder of the Forever Everest Foundation—to talk about how loss, love, and purpose have shaped every part of
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This episode is a little different. Instead of hosting, I sat down with my good friends Brennon Poynor and Josh Hissong for their podcast If Not Now, When?—and what came out of that conversation surprised even me. We talk about growing up in Spokane, what martial arts taught me about failure, and how rejection shaped
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On this episode, I sit down with Sybil Macdonald, a media coach, public speaking expert, and the founder of Elevate, a company dedicated to helping people own their voice and show up with confidence. We talk about how speaking authentically can completely transform your career. Sybil shares why embracing your individuality is the ultimate power
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