Career Episodes

Have you ever felt like your life was running on autopilot, chasing success without truly feeling fulfilled? In this episode of the Life Shift podcast, I sit down with Ofer Niv, a former corporate manager turned energy healer, who shares his remarkable journey of transformation after facing a life-…

Betsy Pepine shares her transformative journey of breaking free from the metaphorical boxes that once confined her, ultimately leading to a more authentic and fulfilling life. After experiencing significant life changes, including a divorce and job loss, she realized that many of her decisions had …

Chris Graebe shares a powerful story of personal transformation that began with an honest, life-altering conversation with God on a concrete block in downtown Nashville. After growing up amidst the chaos of multiple family divorces, Chris found himself lost and searching for purpose, ultimately …

Alan Heyman shares a powerful narrative about a pivotal moment in his professional life, where an unexpected meeting with a new boss turned into a distressing experience that propelled him toward a transformative career shift. The conversation, intended to be a simple check-in, became a public airi…

Taris Marie's life took a dramatic turn when she lost her sight, a moment that challenged her deeply and led her to question her purpose. At her lowest point, she found herself asking God for guidance and was inspired by an unexpected answer: to write a book. Despite never having considered this pa…

In this episode of "The Life Shift Podcast," Sam Tejada, the president and founder of Liquivita, shares his journey from being a firefighter to becoming a successful entrepreneur in the health and wellness industry. Sam shares his passion for helping others, which has driven him throughout his life…

In this episode of The Life Shift Podcast, Brent Perkins, a former CEO and author, shares his transformational journey from pursuing conventional success to seeking personal growth and spirituality. Brent shares his insights on the illusion of success, the power of letting go, and the journey to in…

Stephanie Franklin, founder and CEO of Fly Wines, shares her journey from a career in ad tech to establishing a successful wine company following her mother's sudden and unexpected death.

Spiritual career coach Rebecca Kirk shares her journey from a traditional corporate career to a purpose-driven role as a spiritual career coach, guiding others to find deeper meaning in their work.

Anita Yokota shares her unique journey from psychology to design and how she uses her understanding of interpersonal dynamics to create spaces that nurture relationships. S2E97: Anita Yokota - Home Therapy: Designing Spaces that Nurture Relationships

S2E85: Amy Glassman - Empathy, Activism, and Personal Growth: Creating Change and Hope

Danny Quin shares his journey from working in sports media to finding his calling in storytelling as a marketer. Danny faced challenges balancing his dream job with his family life, eventually leading to depression and a life-changing doctor's appointment. --mental health advocacy--

In this episode, Jenna Irving shares her personal journey of overcoming mental traps and finding her "compass." "Because you really don't know how much time you have. And I felt like I had wasted so much time living in my head. I had to step out of my head." - Jenna Irving

In this episode, Ryan Berman shares his inspirational journey of self-discovery through writing a book and pursuing courageous ideas in business. “Like when you first tiptoe into that world, you have your own idea of what, like a powerful entrepreneur is gonna be like until you know, something a…

In this week’s episode, Josh Painter shares his inspiring journey of taking risks and how it eventually paid off. And how he has found a way to create the best version of himself ever, going against living the life that others expect of them.

Matt Drinkhahn's inspiring journey is one to be admired! From overcoming bullying to his three-day golf tournament with his father, which gave him a deeper understanding of parenting, his life has been shaped by strong moments of resilience. Throughout the conversation, we continually return to a m…

After ten years of teaching chemistry and dreading a future of 25-35 years of the same job, Lorraine Connell applied for a middle management position, only to be met with disappointment when she was not chosen. Without waning support from the administration, Lorraine had to innovate to find a way t…

Danielle McCombs was in a moment of change, questioning her career path and what she should be doing with the next 20 years of her life. "I realized, oh, the title and the money are not the things that drive me."

Rob Cressy went from selling advertising on an obituary website to becoming a self-aware, growth-minded sports creator by design, not by default. This mindset helped him survive a near-death experience during a marathon run.

Melissa talks about the journey to finding her true passion, triggered by a sudden phone call she received while heading to the airport in an Uber. The hospital called to tell her that her father had passed suddenly.

Chantal Watts is a former television news producer turned full-time parent. She spends her days child-wrangling, reading, and cuddling up to her husband. She's worn many hats and lived a range of experiences throughout her 30+ years, but two pivotal chance encounters helped give her the life she al…

In this episode, my friend Randy Redd joins me to discuss his long and winding road through Broadway, film, and television that brought him to find something that brings fire to his heart. We talked about his journey as a writer, musician, actor, singer, and anything New York City needed from him. …

In this episode, I am joined by my friend David Toback, a voice actor and creator of the GVAA Rate Guide used by non-union voice actors. In our conversation, we talk about how a collection of shifts in his life led him to lean into his passion and be more open to the universe. In addition, we learn…