This episode, we sit down with Ashley Cullins, New York Times best-selling author of "Your Favorite Scary Movie" and a lifelong Scream superfan. What started as a pitch to The Hollywood Reporter turned into two published articles, an unexpected email from a literary agent, and eventually, the book she always knew she was meant to write.

Ashley opens up about being diagnosed with ADHD later in life, the courage it took to ask the so-called “stupid questions,” and how she wrote her book proposal during maternity leave with her first son. Her story is one of resilience, trust, and proving that dreams really can come true.

This conversation is about facing fear head-on and betting on yourself. You won’t want to miss it.

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In honor of Suicide Prevention Month, we sat down with Pete and Kara Janus, founders of the Nick Janus Foundation. Their son Nick - bright, kind, and deeply loved - died by suicide just over three years ago, only days into his freshman year of college.

Through unimaginable grief, Pete and Kara chose purpose. They built the Nick Janus Foundation to honor Nick’s caring spirit and to normalize mental health conversations among young men. Their mission: educate, build community, and remind others there’s no shame in how you feel, and there’s always an answer.

This episode is heartfelt, inspiring, and full of hope. Pete and Kara’s courage to turn tragedy into advocacy is a powerful reminder that even in loss, love can create lasting change.

Listen now and join us in spreading awareness this Suicide Prevention Month.

For more information on the Nick Janus Foundation, visit their website at https://www.nickjanusfoundation.org/

This episode, we’re spotlighting Courtney Rioux — actor, voiceover artist, and life coach — whose journey from a shy kid to a confident performer is both inspiring and deeply relatable.

You may know her as Paramedic Courtney on Chicago Med or recognize her warm voice from Jimmy Dean commercials. But behind the spotlight is a story of grit, growth, and self-belief. Courtney opens up about the moment she knew she wanted to be an actor (hello, high school lead role as a freshman!) — and how she’s learned to thrive in an industry built on rejection.

Through her work with a life coach, Courtney developed tools to combat self-doubt and fear — including one powerful practice: keeping a running list of every win, accomplishment, and YES she’s ever received. When rejection shows up (as it always does), she turns to that list as a reminder of her worth.

Courtney also shares her powerful philosophy of building a "happiness portfolio" — one that’s not solely tied to career success. Because true fulfillment? It’s about nurturing every part of who you are.