Christine always dreamed of being a veterinarian and owning a vet clinic. She's made that dream a reality, both professionally and personally.

In this episode, learn:

• How to set an example for those who will come next to inspire them to live their dreams;
• What an inspiring chihuahua and a bizarre alpaca case have in common;
• A gift that Christine shares with Dr. House.

Alissa has had a unique and interesting career journey, with a background in both Finance and HR. Alissa is now a Chief People Officer, and she shares some unexpected perspectives on work.

In this episode, learn:

• How love comes into play at work in some ways you might not expect to hear about from "HR;"
• Why you better like the partners you work with;
• What HR and the lost luggage department have in common.

After a great career in Marketing in the corporate world, Heather struck out on her own as a fractional leader. During the pandemic, she listened to her heart and started focusing on her artwork as well.

In this episode, learn about:

• How to fulfill your dreams in different ways;
• What chubby birds and books have in common;
• Perspective and gratitude for your journey.

Claire is a planner who deviated from, and then returned to, her plan. At 51, Claire knew there was more to do in her career but she wasn't sure just what that was. A life changing experience led her to make a major change. Now she leads Feeding America, one of the largest mission-driven organizations in the country.

In this episode, learn:

• How major changes in your life can drive you back to your purpose.
• Why the way you make people feel is so much more important than what you say.
• The importance of never winning alone.

Learn how to support Feeding America at https://www.feedingamerica.org/.

Allison and Sarah have had amazing career journeys independent of each other, until they joined forces at Second Harvest Heartland. Now they are leaders of a dynamite team that has set a goal to cut hunger in half in Minnesota by 2030, and they'll do it.

In this episode, learn about:

• How Connie Chung influenced this duo.
• The importance of taking chances on people in their careers.
• The rewards of taking on big, mission-driven challenges.

Learn how to support Second Harvest Heartland at https://www.2harvest.org/.

Ellie's openness to "try anything once" led to an amazing career journey and a fulfilling personal life. She now leads a non-profit focused on economic mobility, The Gitlab Foundation.

In this episode, learn:

• To stay open and that your dreams just might come true earlier than you plan.
• How openness to new experiences can be surprising - and incredibly rewarding.
• The "many paths to happiness."

Jen Polzin never set out to lead a non-profit focused on promoting safety, hope and healing, but that's where her journey took her. When Jen was six years-old, her mother advocated for her to sit in on her college classes because she didn't have child care. This laid the foundation for a life and career of advocacy. She is now the CEO of Tubman.

In this episode, learn about:

• How early advocacy can influence a child's life.
• A new way to think about self-care.
• The magic of uncertainty in opening up possibilities.

Learn about supporting Tubman at https://www.tubman.org/.

Jennifer Seidner has had a fascinating and inspiring journey. She spent over 20 years working for Walmart and made a pivot a few years ago to VP of Talent for Torchy's Tacos. As she was making this major career change, Jennifer experienced a personal trauma that is unfathomable to most of us. Jennifer didn't just survive that horrific experience - she has thrived. This is an inspiring story you won't want to miss.

In this episode, learn:

• One of the most important things you can do to overcome adversity.
• Why it's important to deliberately expose yourself to different perspectives and points of view.
• Why Clair Huxtable features in Jennifer's early journey.