"If you work hard on something you don’t care about, it’s called stress. If you work hard on something you love, it’s called passion." – Simon Sinek

That quote, shared by Erica Bardeau, Chief Marketing Officer at Horizon Organic, in the latest episode of Bring More Joy to the Table, stuck with me. Because it’s a question so many professionals (and young people) wrestle with:”How do you find what truly excites you?”

In this episode, Erica and I covered a LOT of ground. Some of my favorite takeaways:

🎯 Careers Are Built in the Zigs and Zags
From babysitting and teaching piano to leading marketing for a major CPG brand, Erica shares how unexpected detours shape meaningful careers—and why saying “yes” to the unexpected matters.

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 The Parenting Paradox
Social media has turned parenting into a highlight reel, making many feel like they’re failing. How do we reset the narrative and support parents (and kids) in a more honest way?

🚀 Young people need more than just a career path—they need opportunities to discover what comes naturally to them. The skills, interests, and passions they develop early on can shape everything about where they go next. If we want to set up the next generation for success, we need to give them space to explore, experiment, and learn what truly excites them.