Breaking into the world of sports is exciting, but it can also feel overwhelming. Episode 74 of the Women In… podcast is packed with wisdom for anyone who dreams of turning their passion for sports into a profession. The stories shared are a great reminder that while there’s no single “right” path, there are proven steps that can help you open doors in this competitive industry.

We’ve all heard it before: “You just need better work-life balance.” The phrase shows up in leadership books, wellness seminars, and casual conversations with friends who mean well. But here’s the truth: work-life balance is not only elusive—it’s a myth.

The very concept suggests there’s some magic formula where work, family, health, and personal passions all receive equal weight. Yet anyone who’s ever tried knows it doesn’t work that way. Life doesn’t move in straight lines. Demands ebb and flow, priorities shift, and our energy is finite. Trying to balance it all perfectly often leaves us feeling more defeated than empowered.

In a male-dominated arena like sports and event management, Amber Musgrave has carved out a space defined not by tradition, but by authenticity. Her recent appearance on our podcast illuminated a story filled with both heartbreak and hope—a story of four miscarriages, the seismic disruption of a global pandemic, and a renewed quest to harmonize professional passion with personal healing.

In a revealing and heartfelt conversation featured prominently on the Women In… podcast, host Toni Will connected with traveler, entrepreneur, and sober-lifestyle advocate Darci Murray—the visionary founder of Hooked Alcohol-Free Travel. In a 47-minute episode (Episode 70), Darci shares that she was "literally born into the travel biz," shaping a destiny that eventually led her to merge personal transformation with purposeful journeys (Apple Podcasts).

Heather Lowe recently marked an inspiring milestone — seven years living alcohol‑free. As a coach dedicated exclusively to women who are further along in their sobriety path, she knows firsthand that mindset, resilience, and strategic growth are key to sustaining long‑term change.

When I first sat down to talk with Brandi Babb on the latest episode of Women In…, I thought I had a decent grasp on the senses. You know — the classic five we all learned in school: sight, smell, touch, hearing, and taste.

But Brandi gently blew my mind when she said, “There are actually seven senses.”
Wait, what? That was my exact reaction — and probably yours too.

As an occupational therapist, educator, and speaker, Brandi’s expertise lies in how our sensory systems shape the way we function, communicate, and even lead. In this episode and this post, we’re diving deeper into what those two “hidden” senses are, and why understanding all seven is a game-changer for wellness, leadership, and self-regulation.

On the latest episode of Women In..., I had the absolute pleasure of sitting down with Mocktail Mo — a fierce advocate, entrepreneur, and voice for the alcohol-free community. What sets Mo apart isn’t just her creativity with mocktails or her vibrant personality. It’s her deeply personal and often misunderstood reason for going alcohol-free: she has an actual allergy to alcohol.

In a world where social drinking is often the norm, Mo’s story is both empowering and enlightening for anyone who must — or chooses to — live alcohol-free. Whether you're allergic to alcohol, curious about changing your relationship with it, or simply looking to advocate for better options in your community, this blog post is for you.

What if you could stop obsessing over your weaknesses and instead build a life around your natural strengths?

That’s the idea behind CliftonStrengths (formerly known as Gallup StrengthsFinder)—a tool that’s transforming how people lead, work, and live with purpose. On a recent episode of the Women In… podcast, we featured Sally Magee, a Gallup-certified coach who has helped hundreds of individuals and teams apply strengths-based leadership to fuel real, lasting growth.

CliftonStrengths isn’t just another personality test—it’s a framework designed to help you better understand yourself, communicate more effectively, and build teams that actually work well together.

One of the most illuminating parts of our conversation was breaking down the difference between fear and anxiety.

Fear is an immediate, present-moment response to a real threat. It’s your body’s protective alarm system saying “Danger now!”

Anxiety is a future-focused, anticipatory state. It’s often your mind projecting possible threats that may or may not happen.

Why does this matter?
Because knowing which you’re experiencing changes how you respond.

On the latest episode of Women In..., I sat down with Greg Kettner—a keynote speaker, comedian, and founder of the WorkHappy movement. Greg’s mission is both simple and profound: help people laugh more at work, connect more authentically, and boost well-being by putting happy back in work.

It’s a topic that couldn’t be more timely. Burnout is rampant. Mental health concerns are top of mind for employees and leaders alike. And too often, workplaces become places of stress rather than spaces for creativity, connection, and yes—joy.

Greg brings comedy chops, a sales background, and real-world experience coaching teams to show how laughter isn’t a distraction from work—it’s a performance multiplier.

What does it take to walk away from a dream job at one of the biggest companies in the world and bet entirely on yourself?

In Episode 63 of Women In..., I sat down with Hannah Sorkin, a bright, driven Princeton graduate who did just that. She had it all on paper — a high-performing role at Anheuser-Busch, the classic corporate ladder ahead of her, and the kind of resume most twenty-somethings would kill for. But inside? She couldn’t shake the feeling that she was building someone else’s dream.

So she gave herself one year. One year to go all-in on becoming a founder. No backup plan. No safety net.

And that’s where her journey gets powerful.

On this week’s episode of Women In..., I sit down with Kristin Hortsman, a nervous system specialist and wellness educator who is changing the way we think about emotional regulation, nourishment, and alcohol-free living. This conversation is packed with practical insights on how your brain and body connect—and what to do when you feel dysregulated, anxious, or burned out.

Whether you're feeling stuck in a cycle of stress, seeking more balance, or just trying to get through the day without snapping, this episode is a gentle (but powerful) invitation to listen to your body and give it what it actually needs.

What do photography, hospitality, and senior living sales all have in common?

For Lena Austin, they’ve each been a chapter in a rich and evolving story of purpose, courage, and reinvention. On the latest episode of Women In..., Lena walks us through her journey of changing careers not once, not twice—but three times over the past 25 years. Her story is a reminder that the path to fulfillment is rarely linear and that it's never too late to pivot.

Change is hard. Not the Instagram-quote kind of hard, but the real kind—the kind that asks you to show up for yourself again and again, even when it’s messy, inconvenient, or painfully slow.

In the latest episode of Women In..., we sat down with behavior change expert Monica Lloyd to unpack what it really takes to make meaningful, lasting shifts in your life. From falling off track to finding your footing again, Monica reminds us that change is never a straight line—and that’s exactly how it’s supposed to be.

Inspired by Episode 59 of the Women in… Podcast

Grief is often seen as something to "get over"—a painful chapter we hope to close. But for Jill Terwilliger, an independent grief and change coach, grief is not a linear journey with a finish line. It’s a relationship. In Episode 59 of the Women in… podcast, Jill invites us into a radically compassionate and honest conversation about what it really means to live with grief—and why we might want to stop resisting it and start befriending it.