In Part 2 of my conversation with Mallory Mahoney, we move into the moment that changed everything — her decision to step away from corporate life and choose a pause instead of a plan. We talk honestly about what it takes to listen to yourself when the next step isn’t clear and the identity you’ve known no longer fits.

This episode explores what happens after the decision: the uncertainty, the grief, the relief, and the quiet work of remembering who you are beneath the titles. A conversation about trust, courage, and allowing what’s next to unfold without forcing it.

This week on Fearlessly Becoming, I’m joined by Mallory Mahoney for an honest, expansive conversation about stepping away from corporate life and sitting in the in-between.

Mallory recently chose to take a sabbatical after years of defining herself through titles, timelines, and external expectations. In this first part of our conversation, we explore what it looks like to decouple identity from career, to slow down without having all the answers, and to gently come back to yourself after years of “doing.”

We talk about the discomfort of unlearning productivity as worth, the grief and relief that can coexist when you walk away from something familiar, and the quiet (sometimes messy) process of rediscovering joy when there’s no clear next step yet.

This is a conversation for anyone who’s questioning who they are outside of their job, feeling untethered in a season of transition, or learning to trust themselves in the pause.

Part two of this conversation will be released next week — and if this episode is any indication, you’ll want to stay for what unfolds next.

This week on Fearlessly Becoming, I’m joined by Alexis Wingert — founder of Grazing Gouda, a luxury charcuterie brand she built, grew, and ultimately sold. After chapters in entrepreneurship, corporate, and the nonprofit world, Alexis now finds herself in the “in-between” once again — that tender space where identity, purpose, and possibility all get reshuffled.

In our conversation, we explore what it looks like to trust the unfolding, to make peace with not knowing, and to find pockets of joy and gratitude even when the path ahead isn’t fully clear. Alexis shares the lessons she’s gathered from building (and releasing) a successful business, navigating transitions, and giving herself permission to change.

It’s an honest, grounded, heart-forward dialogue about growth, reinvention, and learning to love the in-between.

In this solo episode, I’m sharing the winding path of my career transitions—the roles I tried on, the moments that didn’t fit, and the steady nudges from the universe that kept pointing me somewhere else. Somewhere truer.

It took time to realize it, but I’m not built for corporate America. I thrive in autonomy, creativity, and the freedom to shape my own work. This episode is about how I finally understood that—and what it looks like to choose the path that actually fits.

In this episode, Paige Piper shares the mission at the heart of BraveBe—preventing child abuse before it happens and ensuring every child has a safe adult in their corner. We talk about what kids in crisis actually need, what trauma-informed support looks like in real time, and how simple, consistent presence can change the entire trajectory of a child’s life.

Paige offers a clear, hopeful look at what it means to protect the most vulnerable and how communities can step into this work with compassion, awareness, and courage. A powerful reminder that showing up—truly showing up—matters more than we think.

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In this episode, Executive Director of the Center for People, Macala Carter, joins me for a powerful and deeply human conversation about the realities of poverty—and the lived experiences that shaped her path to leadership.

Macala doesn’t just lead an organization serving thousands of families; she’s walked many of the same roads herself. She opens up about her own history with poverty, the moments that tested her, and the purpose that emerged from both pain and resilience. We talk about the mission of the Center for People, the critical work they’re doing in our community, and what it really means to serve with empathy, dignity, and lived understanding.

This episode is an invitation to see beyond statistics and into the stories that fuel meaningful change.

To learn more about the Center for People: Website: www.centerforpeople.org Phone: 402-476-4357 Address: 3901 N 27th St, Lincoln, NE 68521

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This week on Fearlessly Becoming, I’m joined by Heidi — a realtor, advocate, and the founder of Healing Heights, a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting mental health through connection, resources, and awareness.

Heidi’s story is one of profound courage. From battling an eating disorder and reaching a point where she didn’t want to be alive, to finding purpose in helping others heal — her journey reminds us that even in our darkest moments, light is possible.

We talk about the power of vulnerability, the importance of community, and how Healing Heights is creating space for people to feel seen, supported, and never alone in their struggles.

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In this episode of Fearlessly Becoming, I sit down with Susan Sutton, founder and executive director of The Ember Project, a nonprofit supporting teen parents. Susan shares her personal journey as a teen mom and how that experience inspired her to create a space of guidance, community, and empowerment for young parents navigating similar paths.

We discuss the challenges and triumphs of teen parenthood, the importance of support systems, and how turning personal struggles into purpose can create lasting impact. Whether you’re a parent, mentor, or simply curious about inspiring stories of resilience, this episode offers heartfelt insights and actionable lessons.

Connect with The Ember Project: 🌐 theemberproject.org 📱 Instagram: @e.m.b.e.r._project / Facebook: The Ember Project

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