This week, host Lorie Jones sits down with Deborah Takahara, the extraordinary former broadcast journalist and current public information director for the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office. Deborah candidly shares her journey from overcoming childhood shyness to building a high-profile media career, and ultimately making a bold pivot to prioritize her family and align with her values.… READ MORE
In today’s episode, host Lorie Jones sits down with the remarkable Libby Greiwe, owner of the Efficient Advisor and an inspiring force in the world of financial planning. Libby’s journey is anything but ordinary: she went from engineering physics to sports marketing, eventually to start a seven-figure financial planning firm while working just three days a week to be a super-present mom.… READ MORE
In this episode, host Lorie Jones welcomes Tracey Windsor, CEO of Windsor Edge and former New York City dancer, for a conversation that’s equal parts energizing and insightful. Tracey shares her bold leap from the arts into nonprofit leadership and eventually the high-stakes world of private equity, showing that success favors those who embrace change and pursue what excites them.… READ MORE
In this episode, host Lorie Jones welcomes Kate Seybold, an inspiring lieutenant with the Clear Creek Fire Authority, whose unconventional journey is a testament to following your passion. Kate candidly shares her experience of walking away from a stable career in architecture, despite family expectations and a master’s degree, to pursue a calling in emergency services.… READ MORE
In this episode, host Lorie Jones sits down with Kateri O’Grady, a fractional COO and the founder behind her own consulting powerhouse, Kateri O’Grady Consulting. Kateri shares the riveting story of how surviving five strokes forced her to recalibrate her life and career, ultimately propelling her toward entrepreneurship.… READ MORE
Today, host Lorie Jones welcomes Polly Breit, executive vice president at CCS Fundraising, for a dynamic conversation packed with wisdom and authenticity. Polly’s unconventional journey from teaching third grade in Los Angeles to leading ambitious fundraising campaigns proves that career pivots can lead to extraordinary success, in particular, when fueled by purpose and staying true to oneself.… READ MORE
In this episode, host Lorie Jones sits down with Nelly Mubashi—CEO and co-owner of NWAM, LLC (Northwest Asset Management and RIA Innovations). From a childhood in war-torn Nicaragua to climbing the corporate ladder and eventually building a $9.2 billion company from the ground up, Nelly’s story is all about defying expectations.… READ MORE
On this episode, host Lorie Jones sits down with Dawn Gabriel, CEO and founder of Authentic Connections Counseling in Castle Rock, Colorado.
Dawn opens up about her 20-year journey as a licensed professional counselor, starting out working with inmates and teens in challenging environments before launching her own thriving group practice.… READ MORE
In this inspiring conversation, Lori Jones sits down with Iris Wagner—founder, CEO, and executive producer of Memoirs Productions, a company specializing in video biographies and ethical wills.… READ MORE
Today, host Lorie Jones welcomes Ellen Frazier—mortgage broker, recovery coach, and founder of Booze Free Babes. Ellen opens up about shifting her perspective from “Why me?” to “Why not me?” and how that simple change empowered her to reinvent herself and help others.… READ MORE
