The Unpurposeful Podcast

Join Caroline Kowalczyk, Life Coach and your host of The Unpurposeful Podcast as she talks about showing up even when you don't feel your best.  This is not about forcing yourself to do something you don't desire or ignoring your body. It's about avoiding the sneaky belief that you need to be in "perfect" condition to show up to try something new, or continue doing something that brings goodness to your life.  Connect with me: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/partner.in.purpose/ LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/caroline-kowalczyk Website: https://www.thepartnerinpurpose.com Music by Real Topeka People Tiktok: @realtopekapeople

Caroline talks to Kate Solis Silva, a Holistic Leadership Coach.  Kate brings leadership experience in both the for and nonprofit sectors to her work as a Holistic Leadership Coach, with connection and service defining her career story. She is an AmeriCorps Alumnus, a Certified Professional Coach with the Institute for Professional Excellence in Coaching, and a Professional Certified Coach with the International Coach Federation.  Her personal journey to coaching has been one of connection with her whole self, and she is dedicated to holistic growth practices. She is also a Lake County Court Appointed Special Advocate for foster children in Illinois and runs a FB group for local professional women. Kate will find any reason to dance, is always wanting to add a new pin on her map, and thinks tortilla chips should be a food group. We Cover: How Kate became a coach What a Holisitc Leadership Coach does Her initial resistance to coaching Our process of slowing down and the resistance to it The benefits of slowing down Resources: Kate Solis Silva: Website - www.katesolissilva.com Kate Solis Silva: LinkedIn - Kate Solis Silva Kate Solis Silva: Insight Timer - Kate Solis Silva Music by Real Topeka People TikTok: @realtopekapeople #slow down #starts and stops #space #curious #season #bit #abe #yourself #feels #needed #able #action #thinking #ourselves #path

Caroline talks to Eric Pitzer, a communication coach and organization builder. In the last 10 years, he's appeared on BBC news on the way to Everest Basecamp, a fashion runway in Mexico City, and on Chilean national television. He helps leaders and organizations achieve goals through communication and leadership, with a focus on what makes us human. Eric is a native Ohioan and currently resides in Santiago, Chile. We Cover: Eric's journey to becoming a communication coach Overcoming his fear of public speaking What a communication coach is How anyone can become a great communicator Tangible tips for learning effective communication    Resources: Eric Pitzer: LinkedIn - linkedin.com/in/ericdpitzer Eric Pitzer: Website - ericpitzer.com Music by Real Topeka People TikTok: @realtopekapeople #connect #piece #event #Spanish linguistics #others #story #curious #fun #whether #yourself #challenge #working #able #process

Caroline connects with Sean Murphy, a Human Design expert and Life Architect from Southern California. After spending years in jobs that didn't fill up her soul, Sean found Human Design and was immediately hooked. She now works with clients all over the world helping them to design lives and businesses they love in alignment with their Human Designs. We cover: A brief description of what Human Design is (link below for more info) Human Design as a tool not an excuse  Not escaping from the human experience  Frequency and how it's used in everyday life - examples with food Listening to yourself and doing what works for you   Resources: Sean Murphy: Website - seannicolem.com Sean Murphy: IG - @_seannicole Human Design Explained by Jenna Zoe: https://vimeo.com/375902045  Music by Real Topeka People TikTok - @realtopekapeople #eat #energy #curious #fun #wrong #helped #talking #feeling #amazing #thinking #pizza #remember #happy #feels purpose of the emotional authority

Caroline talks to her former Personal Development Coach, Karla Garcia Teruel. Karla is an executive coach and Founder of Growth Empowered. She supports social impact leaders around the world. Karla brings a unique mix of both a diverse work experience, as a leader in large global corporations and social startups, an impact investor, and a board advisor as well as education in Coaching Psychology and a global MBA.  Karla is a true global citizen. She was born in Mexico, raised and educated at international schools, and has lived in a total of nine countries across the Americas, Europe, Asia and Australia. She is passionate about not only empowering others in their growth journey, but also in continuing to grow and develop herself. We cover: How Karla became a coach Connecting with yourself, even with pain and trauma Social conditioning and the value of coaching Various coaching theories and tools Our relationship and how it changed over time Paying it forward  Resources: Karla Garcia Teruel: LinkedIn - linkedin.com/in/karlagarciateruel Growth Empowered: LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/growth-empowered/about/ Music by Real Topeka People TikTok: @realtopekapeople #working #able #clients #wanted #stay #job #started #similar #someone #sense #makes #staying 

Caroline talks to Danielle Ames, a freelance writer and essayist. She's currently traveling around Latin America, and writes the newsletter Not Enough Middle Fingers — it's like if National Geographic had a dating column. We cover: Danielle's history and journey to becoming a freelance writer How falling on her face became her biggest asset The intangible secret weapon - trust.  Tangible tips & steps to freelancing Resources: Danielle Ames: Newsletter: Not Enough Middle Fingers - notenoughmiddlefingers.substack.com/p/subscribe Danielle Ames: Vow writing - ameseditorial.com Jingle by Real Topeka People: TikTok - @realtopekapeople #yourself #cool #fun #ship #working #business #putting #create #mean #basically #figure monkey bar #support #always putting yourself #love

Caroline speaks with Matylda Czarnecka, an NYU-certified leadership coach who equips professionals with the strategies, tools, and mindset to reach the next level of their personal and professional growth. Her coaching is informed by the latest research in the fields of neuroscience and positive psychology, and she helps clients take the leap to achieve their next level of success.  After living in New York City for 12 years, Matylda has been fully nomadic since early 2021, embracing a lifestyle of slow travel to spend enough time in each location to gain an understanding of what it's like to live like a local. We discuss: Tylda's journey to becoming a coach Coaching, the career that keeps giving Living and thriving in uncertainty Using curiosity as your compass How living in different places adds value to your experience, clients, and self trust What it's like working with a coach Coaching tools, specifically one that Tylda created for group coaching Resources: Matylda Czarnecka: Website - www.matylda.me Matylda Czarnecka: LinkedIn - linkedin.com/in/matylda Jingle by Real Topeka People TikTok: @realtopekapeople

Caroline speaks with oil painter, muralist, business owner, and TedX Speaker Daniela de Castro. In this episode we discuss: Going from studying the sciences/biology to art Learning about yourself and what you want from past experiences Having a job that's fun and easy (easier) How the starving artist mindset is hurting everyone Building and investing in an artists community and network The pros of healthy competition Debunking the idea that you need a "purpose" to live an amazing life Daniela de Castro is a Venezuelan artist based out of Pensacola, USA. She is an oil painter, and muralist, and owns a graphic design and branding business. In her studio work, she is currently painting a conceptual art series, while her murals are inspired by people, their relationship with nature, and environmental issues. She has painted murals in the US, Europe, and in her hometown Caracas, Venezuela. A focus of her latest mural work are stereograms, and optical illusions popular in the 90s. Resources: Daniela de Castro: IG - @danielapaints Daniela de Castro: Tedx Pensacola - The Power of Street Art: https://youtu.be/FnKtA9LBpKI Music by Real Topeka People Real Topeka People: TikTok - @realtopekapeople

Caroline speaks to Grace Ruiz, a language learner, teacher and polyglot. Grace's goal is to help people learn languages efficiently and feel like it's easy to learn. We cover her personal story and how she learned to communicate in 10 different languages Language learning myths How the art of connecting is more impactful than speaking a language perfectly Tips to learning a new language Parenting yourself and treating yourself like a rich kid Resources:  Grace Ruiz - Polyglot Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCN8CAEKDnWEamcYMJXpNecg  Website for learning Thai: http://www.thaiwithgrace.com/  Youtube channel for learning Thai: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtxPNb4l4rf4msU-oD-Abqg  Podcast for learning Thai: https://open.spotify.com/show/2rSw0RkSD1m0YqXgtbDiOm  Music by Real Topeka People Real Topeka People: TikTok - @realtopekapeople

Caroline talks to Gina Knox, a Financial Coach for entrepreneurs. This episode covers how Gina became a money coach for business owners and the details of how she developed a program that helps her clients become six-figure savers. We dig into mastering the skill of saving, the importance of coaching and community, and what mindset is really about. When it comes to saving a hundred thousand dollars, regardless of debt, you want Gina in your corner. After all, she is Money's Mom. Gina's Bio: Gina Knox is a financial coach for entrepreneurs. She teaches entrepreneurs how to manage their irregular cash flow so they can save $100,000 while paying themselves more. Gina is also a mother, a wife, a potter, an ocean nerd, a tango dancer, and a million other things. But ultimately helping people with their money is Ginas life's work. Resources: Gina Knox: IG - @ginaknox Gina Knox: Website - https://ginaknox.co/ Podcast Jingle by Real Topeka People Real Topeka People: TikTok - @RealTopekaPeople

Caroline connects with a friend and visual artist, Sergio Huerta. Serge talks about his process of becoming an artist, recently opening a studio space for his paintings and showing new parts of himself to the world. We discuss his work and his main inspiration, the human body and what it means to be naked. He also shares his experience in-being a part of the pride parade this year and how that helped him step more into his work and himself. Sergio is a visual artist that was born and raised in California. He is currently living and working in Houston, Texas. His mother tells him that as a child he would draw in the air with his fingers. So now he paints and creates full-time. In the daytime, he is a healthcare IT and software professional. Resources: Sergio Huerta: Website - SergioArtist.com Sergio Huerta: IG - @liquidserge Podcast Jingle by Real Topeka People Real Topeka People: TikTok - @RealTopekaPeople Real Topeka People: Spotify - https://spoti.fi/3Np78CY

Caroline talks to Christian Sands, a friend, and Multi-Grammy Nominated Pianist. This episode is filled with amazing, moving glimpses into his working process, and life as an artist, musician, and human. We discuss managing life's pressures, connecting with yourself, understanding that it's okay to not be okay sometimes, and making adjustments when necessary. Sands also shares a personal experience he had with Warren Buffett and the life lesson that he learned and carries with him to this day. Christian Sands Bio Often, the term prodigy is applied with minimal context. In the case of jazz pianist Christian Sands, it is appropriate. He has studied piano since the age of 3 and began composing at five years old. By ten, he was performing across the United States.  After years of formal music education, he became a protege of the great pianist and educator, Dr. Billy Taylor. Like his mentor, Sands is devoted to performance, community involvement and music education. His initial break came when he was asked to be a member of world renowned bassist', Christian McBride's quintet (Inside Straight) at the Jazz Standard in New York City. After, he collaborated with McBride in a celebrated trio and which gained a Grammy-nomination in 2013 with their release, “Out Here.”  Over the years, Sands has performed, collaborated and written with artists like Oscar Peterson, Herbie Hancock, Dee Dee Bridgewater, David Sanborn, Cécile Mclorin Salvant, Coolio, A Tribe Called Quest, Robin Thicke and Taylor Dayne to name a few as well as scoring music for television and film. With multiple successful albums under his belt, his latest project, “Be Water” was nominated in 2021 for Best Jazz album in the 52nd NAACP Image Awards and Best Instrumental Composition in the 63rd Annual Grammy Awards. #musicians #listen #playing #kid #kids #podcast #type Resources: Christian Sands: iTunes - Album - Be Water https://music.apple.com/us/album/be-water/1500308161 Christian Sands: iTunes - Artist Link - https://music.apple.com/us/artist/christian-sands/272387208 Ryan Sands: iTunes - Album - Standing on the Edge of Tomorrow https://music.apple.com/us/album/standing-on-the-edge-of-tomorrow/1621900581 Podcast Jingle by Real Topeka People Real Topeka People: Spotify - https://spoti.fi/3Np78CY Real Topeka People: TikTok - https://vm.tiktok.com/ZMLHgoYuc/

Caroline connects with full-time RV mom and remote Content Moderator, Magda Nogas. Magda and her family live a non-conventional lifestyle in their camper.  She shares her family's journey and decision-making process in choosing a lifestyle filled with exploration, moving, community, living in the middle of nowhere, or near the people and spaces that they want to be around. What started as a couple of months on the road became a full-time lifestyle. We talk about common misconceptions of full-time RV living, raising kids, the day-to-day lifestyle, her Instagram mission, challenges, staying well, and having time to yourself. We also discuss the many ways you can live on the road. For the last three years, she and her family have been living a nomadic life, in their RV which brought them to over 45 states in the U.S.A. Magda's two main jobs currently consist of road-schooling her daughter and working full-time as a remote Content Moderator for a tech company. If she's not hiking somewhere in the wilderness you can find her in the kitchen whipping up something delicious.  Resources: Magda Nogas: Instagram - @us.and.the.road Podcast Jingle by Real Topeka People Real Topeka People: Spotify - https://spoti.fi/3Np78CY Real Topeka People: TikTok - https://vm.tiktok.com/ZMLHgoYuc/

Caroline speaks with Ob/Gyn and Infertility Specialist Eduardo Hariton. He shares his unique journey to becoming a doctor in addition to what he is learning while navigating his career in medicine and balancing his personal life. We discuss decisions he made to get to where he is today, how he decided on this career, and what the future could look like for people receiving fertility services. He shares best practices for people seeking fertility services, debunks common myths about infertility, and is the voice you need to hear if you're someone who is feeling alone during their infertility journey. If you're interested in becoming a doctor, specifically Ob/Gyn, and or wanting to learn more about fertility in general, you don't want to miss this!  Eduardo Hariton is an Ob/Gyn and infertility specialist. He received his medical training at Harvard, where he completed a combined MD / MBA at Harvard Medical School and Harvard Business School and his Ob/Gyn residency at the Brigham and Women's Hospital and Massachusetts General Hospital. He is currently a clinical fellow in Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility at the University of California, San Francisco and will be joining the Reproductive Science Center of the Bay Area as a clinician, and US Fertility as the VP of Strategic Initiatives. He combines his clinical and business backgrounds to treat patients and think creatively about how to improve the care they receive when seeking fertility services. Resources: Eduardo Hariton: IG - @haritonmd Podcast Jingle by Real Topeka People Real Topeka People: Spotify - https://spoti.fi/3Np78CY Real Topeka People: TikTok - https://vm.tiktok.com/ZMLHgoYuc/

Caroline interviews a former client, certified Life Coach, Elizabeth Azeizat. This episode dives into the powerful process of coaching, working as a coach, relationship with yourself, and the experience of learning to learn as an adult.  We talk about how Liz started stepping into the coaching space, showing up in her full expression, and her work with clients. We discuss authenticity, feeling stuck, and the importance of nurturing yourself when going through challenges by asking for support from the community and or professionals.  After spending the last ten years helping predominantly women from different parts of the world navigate challenges, dig deep to discover their voice, and communicate their truth, she decided to invest in her journey and is now a certified coach that helps people identify, maximize and celebrate their unique strengths.  Resources: Elizabeth Azeizat: Instagram - @elizabethazeizat Elizabeth Azeizat: Website - www.elizabethazeizat.com Podcast Jingle by Real Topeka People Real Topeka People: Spotify - https://spoti.fi/3Np78CY Real Topeka People: TikTok - https://vm.tiktok.com/ZMLHgoYuc/

Caroline interviews Valerie Mason Cunningham, a certified professional executive leadership coach and Tedx Speaker. Whether you're in school, just starting college or working career, about to retire or anywhere in between, this episode is for you! New parents? We got we covered too.  Valerie shares her personal journey that led her to becoming who she is today. We discuss what to do if you're feeling stuck, the importance of boundaries, managing conversations, and surrounding yourself with supportive people and amazing energy. She beautifully describes the ebbs and flows of life though the song Row Row Row Your Boat. Today she supports others in curating their desired experiences in owning and articulating even the personal side of their life to serve them in the best way.  Dr. Valerie Mason Cunningham is a certified professional executive leadership coach.  A diplomatic, dedicated, and respected business leader recognized for leading and inspiring people to deliver excellence. A change champion and long-term value driver who leverages global business acumen in talent management, operations, marketing, sales, communications, and finance to deliver exceptional results for large, small, and midsize enterprises. She engages actively in the advocacy, discussions, and design for a diverse workforce and work environment to embrace the power of inclusion and belonging.  Her mission and purpose in life-by sharing her experiences, is to help inspire leaders to up level their skills so they can maximize their impacts and full potential in their personal and professional lives, and the communities they serve. Resources: Valerie Mason Cunningham: Email - valerie@pridemattersllc.com Valerie Mason Cunningham: LinkedIn - linkedin.com/in/valeriemasoncunningham Valerie Mason Cunningham: TEDxCiperoStreet - You Have to Go Through Something to Get to Something - https://youtu.be/mh7ROvomwsw Podcast Jingle by Real Topeka People Real Topeka People: Spotify - https://spoti.fi/3Np78CY Real Topeka People: TikTok - https://vm.tiktok.com/ZMLHgoYuc/

Caroline interviews Shane Autumn Nebbia, the author of a new children's book titled "They Call Me Brave: a children's book about cancer." Having seen the impact childhood cancer had on her niece Ava, Shane wanted to illustrate both the struggles and the joys of life through a story that Ava and other children could relate to. Shane hopes that this book can help other children and their families realize that they are not alone in the battle. We discuss her creative process of becoming a book author, the importance of education and inclusivity around language when talking about cancer and someone's journey, and the underestimated power of an excel sheet. Shane's passion for storytelling began at a young age, which led her to a career in communications where she helps other people tell their own unique stories.   Resources: Shane Autumn Nebbia: Website - shanenebbia.com Shane Autumn Nebbia: Book - They Call Me Brave: a children's book about cancer -https://www.amazon.com/dp/0578964341/ref=cm_sw_r_wa_api_i_NGEAVEE053J9K22J48MV *All sales are going directly towards production and distribution of the books to the kids. Shane Autumn Nebbia: LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/shaneautumnnebbia/ Podcast Jingle by Real Topeka People Real Topeka People: Spotify - https://spoti.fi/3Np78CY Real Topeka People: TikTok - https://vm.tiktok.com/ZMLHgoYuc/ Real Topeka People: Instagram - https://instagram.com/therealtopekapeople?utm_medium=copy_link

Caroline interviews Chelsey Newmyer, a former client and Time Management Coach. Chelsey talks about what led her to work as a time management and productivity coach and consultant. She shares everything about how she started her business helping nonprofit leaders and other professionals find more space in their life. We discuss the power of coaching, mindset, learning to have fun, and not taking yourself too seriously in business. Ready for organization and more time to do things you want to do? If yes, you'll want to hear this! Chelsey is a time management and productivity coach specializing in business owners and nonprofit leaders. She's been working in the nonprofit sector for ten years and started her business in 2020 to help entrepreneurs and nonprofit leaders manage their many limited resources, including their time. Chelsey is a military spouse and lives with her husband on Guantanamo Bay Naval Base in Cuba with their pup Leia. Resources: Chelsey Newmyer: IG - @chelseyncoaching Chelsey Newmyer: Website - chelseynewmyer.com Chelsey Newmyer: Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/from-overwhelmed-to-under-control/id1622279871 Podcast Jingle by Real Topeka People Real Topeka People: Spotify - https://spoti.fi/3Np78CY Real Topeka People: TikTok - https://vm.tiktok.com/ZMLHgoYuc/ Real Topeka People: Instagram - https://instagram.com/therealtopekapeople?utm_medium=copy_link

Today, I speak with Laura Isabella Machny, a Tantra Teacher and Coach that shares her incredible experience and process of becoming a Tantra expert. We discuss how she got started by allowing herself to go deeper with herself, releasing old relationships, and her quest to find more joy in everyday life. She also demystifies common misconceptions that people have about Tantra. We discuss shame, sex, sexual energy, and allowing yourself to experience more joy and pleasure.  Laura guides conscious men and women into deep love, connection, and intimacy within themselves and in relationships through the art of Tantra. Resources: Laura Isabella Machny: IG - @laura.isabella.machny Laura Isabella Machny: FB - Laura Isabella Machny Books mentioned: The Big Leap by Gay Hendricks Tantra Illuminated: The Philosophy, History and Practice of a Timeless Tradition by Christopher D. Wallis Podcast Jingle by Real Topeka People Real Topeka People: Spotify - https://spoti.fi/3Np78CY Real Topeka People: TikTok - https://vm.tiktok.com/ZMLHgoYuc/ Real Topeka People: Instagram - https://instagram.com/therealtopekapeople?utm_medium=copy_link

Caroline talks to Kelley Shields, former Attorney turned Career Coach. Kelley shares her working story and how she changed her profession. She dives into how coaching helped her completey change her thinking and start listening to what she wanted. We discuss the importance of understanding your values, individual needs, identity shifts, and asking yourself what makes you happy, despite the uncomfortableness.  Kelley is a career and life coach for stressed, unhappy professionals who feel stuck in careers that make them miserable. She helps them get clarity on what they need to find meaning and enjoyment in their work so they can successfully pivot into careers they love.  Resources: Kelley Shields: Website - www.kelleyshields.com  Kelley Shields: Email - kelley@kelleyshields.com Kelley Shields: IG - @kelleyshields_ Kelley Shields: LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/kelleyshieldscoach/ Music by Real Topeka People Real Topeka People: @realtopekapeople - TikTok

Caroline talks to Zachary Wexelman, songwriter and music producer behind Real Topeka People. He's also the creator of my fun jingle for this podcast! Zach digs into his process of how he started his band, why he taught himself music production, and how connecting to his work allowed him to show up on TikTok and use social media to his benefit.  We talk about the power of listening to yourself, working on what makes you happy, and showing up and doing the work.  Real Topeka People effortlessly combines the styles of Pop, Rock, and RnB to weave a storyline of relentless pursuit of the all-American dream against the landscape of the midwest. Click the link below to listen to his music on Spotify and follow him on his socials for amazing content.  Resources: Real Topeka People: Tiktok - @realtopekapeople Real Topeka People: IG - @therealtopekapeople Real Topeka People: Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/artist/7MRW1I6p5KfsO16ht4nRfk?si=4WBP2TifRdasQ_StGvUN5A

Caroline interviews Dr. Brittany Davis, MD Chief General Surgery Resident at Stamford Hospital/Columbia University.  Trigger Warning: We discuss eating disorders, sexual harassment, and gender politics.  We talk about her path to medical school, becoming a surgeon, program research, co-residence experience, women in healthcare, and the crucial importance of mental health for females in science and all healthcare professionals. She talks about social media, having support from a community and the importance of having a relationship with yourself.  Resources: Britt Davis: IG -@thesurgeonbroad Britt Davis: Email - Brittnicoledavis@gmail.com Britt Davis: Poetry Website -crackedpoems.blogspot.org Music by Real Topeka People TikTok - @RealTopekaPeople IG - @therealtopekapeople

Today, I interview Justin Cohen, aka the amazing dog walker of Los Angeles and podcast co-host of Top Fives and Deep Dives. We discuss his journey to how he started his dog walking business, got his clients, and his past job experience.  He also shares his path of navigating conditioned beliefs while choosing a non conventional career path and staying true to his core values and favorite interests. Since he's an old high school friend, we start the episode by looking back on some funny ski team memories.  Resources: Justin Walks Dogs Instagram: @justinwalksdogs Top Fives & Deep Dives Email: topfivesanddeepdives@gmail.com Top Fives & Deep Dives Instagram: @topfivesanddeepdives Top Fives & Deep Dives Twitter: @TopDives Top Fives & Deep Dives Patreon: https://patreon.com/topfivesanddeepdives Music by Real Topeka People TikTok - @RealTopekaPeople IG - @therealtopekapeople

Today, Caroline talks to Gabby Ianniello who has boomed to stardom on TikTok in under a year of starting her podcast and business. She shares how she started podcasting for fun, creating content, and sharing on social media to share her journey and help others leave corporate. We discuss being okay with discomfort, working for yourself, and everything new that comes with showing up and success.  Gabby Ianniello is a podcasting expert, content creator, and the Founder of Corporate Quitter. She helps ambitious 9-5ers start value-based, impact-driven businesses through podcasting and content creation, helping them finally create a pathway to ditch their soul-sucking jobs for good. She's grown her following to over 30K, with listeners in over 50 countries, and has been featured in a dozen media publications including the New York Times, Good Morning America, CNBC, CBS and the New York Post.  Resources: Gabby Ianniello: Website - https://www.corporatequitter.com Gabby Ianniello: TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@corporatequitter Gabby Ianniello: IG - https://www.instagram.com/thecorporatequitter/?hl=en Gabby Ianniello: LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/gianniello/ Gabby Ianniello: Resources To Help You Quit: https://www.corporatequitter.com/resources Podcast Jingle by Real Topeka People Real Topeka People: Spotify - https://spoti.fi/3Np78CY Real Topeka People: TikTok - https://vm.tiktok.com/ZMLHgoYuc/

Caroline has a conversation with Career Coach, Angela Karachristos about her version of success. We discuss what started her coaching business, along with the pressure of feeling obligated to her parents, kids, and everyone because of being a second-generation U.S. citizen. We discuss school, college, job experience, working with people, worth, and community.  Angela consults women in leadership and those making a career transition. By drawing on her experiences in corporate HR and her Master's degree in Industrial & Organizational Psychology, Angela works with individuals looking to better navigate their careers and become effective leaders.  Resources: Angela Karachristos: Website - www.anthostalent.com Angela Karachristos: Instagram - @angela_karachristos Podcast Jingle by Real Topeka People Real Topeka People: Spotify - https://spoti.fi/3Np78CY Real Topeka People: TikTok - https://vm.tiktok.com/ZMLHgoYuc/

Caroline interviews Eileen Li, a former physical therapist turned acupuncturist and herbalist. Thanks to her mom who is also a Chinese medicine practitioner, Eileen experienced Chinese medicine her whole life and its immense benefits.  We discuss the ins and outs of acupuncture with its effect on blood flow, your nervous system, and pain. She also discusses the difference in the size of needles amongst patients and what you can ask yourself and your acupuncturist during your next session. We talk about changing careers and her take on Western medicine, and how staying curious led her to acupuncture school and to become a business owner. Resources: Eileen Li: TikTok - anew.acu Elieen Li: Instagram - @anew.acu Eileen Li: Website - www.anewintegrative.com Eileen Li: Contact - info@anewintegrative.com Podcast Jingle by Real Topeka People Real Topeka People: Spotify - https://spoti.fi/3Np78CY Real Topeka People: TikTok - https://vm.tiktok.com/ZMLHgoYuc/ Real Topeka People: Instagram - https://instagram.com/therealtopekapeople?utm_medium=copy_link

In this first episode, Caroline is joined by guest Katie Gerber to talk about her step by step journey to becoming a Certified Holistic Health and Nutrition Coach, Wilderness Instructor, Backpacking Guide, and Author of her new book “Adventure Ready: A hiker's guide to planning, training and resiliency." Katie shares her path of healing from an autoimmune condition to becoming a health coach, optimizing health for long distance backpacking trips, and covering what's included in her recent course for hikers.   Katie is a seasoned long-distance hiker who has covered thousands of miles on trails and routes including the Continental Divide Trail, the Pacific Crest Trail, and Colorado Trail. She's also the founder of the Adventure Ready and Backpacker Academy family of online courses, which are designed to help backcountry enthusiasts overcome all variety of obstacles so they can embark on adventures with confidence and spend more time outside.  Resources: Katie Gerber: Website - http://katiegerber.com Katie Gerber: IG - @katiegerber Katie Gerber: Freebie Course -  http://katiegerber.com/freebies/ Katie Gerber: Online Course - https://katiegerber.teachable.com/courses Katie Gerber: Preorder Adventuer Ready - https://katiegerber.teachable.com/p/adventure-ready-book Podcast Jingle by Real Topeka People Real Topeka People: Spotify - https://spoti.fi/3Np78CY Real Topeka People: TikTok - https://vm.tiktok.com/ZMLHgoYuc/ Real Topeka People: Instagram - https://instagram.com/therealtopekapeople?utm_medium=copy_link

Caroline shares the idea of how following your curiosity is enough to get you to where you want to be. You don't need to find a purpose to live your life because you already have it by being alive. How you want to spend your time is up to you. Join her each Tuesday as she interviews different people about their exploratory process and how they discovered what they enjoy doing.  Connect with me Instagram  LinkedIn  TikTok  Twitter  Book a Discovery Call  Website  Music by Real Topeka People Real Topeka People: Spotify  Real Topeka People: TikTok