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In this reflective and introspective episode, Paige Nolan offers listeners a profound exploration of gratitude and its transformative power as she concludes the season. The episode is steeped in the understanding that as we create meaning in our lives, we simultaneously expand our capacity for connection and engagement, which in turn nourishes the essence of our being.

Paige invites her audience to engage in a series of poignant reflective questions, designed to elicit personal insights from their experiences over the past year. Each question serves as a catalyst for deeper self-exploration, encouraging listeners to distill their life events into central themes that resonate with their personal journeys. She shares her own answers with candor, revealing how the process of reflection has illuminated her understanding of the emotional landscape, particularly in terms of vulnerability and the heart’s capacity to endure and learn from pain.

Ultimately, these reflections culminate in a message of hope and intentionality, urging listeners to carry forward the insights gained into the upcoming year, armed with the knowledge that their emotional truths are integral to their ongoing journey of self-discovery and connection with others.

00:13 The Meaning of Our Experiences

02:56 Reflecting on the Heart's Journey

09:21 Exploring Emotional Resilience

12:34 Navigating Emotional Resilience

16:41 The Healing Power of Community

21:46 Reflections and New Beginnings

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Music by Boyd McDonnell

Cover art photography by Innis Casey

Podcast production & marketing by North Node Podcast Network

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In this episode of I’ll Meet You There, Paige and her guest, Steph Wagner, illumiinate a path toward financial freedom. Steph shares the dramatic ups and downs of her journey with money - from early childhood influences to a successful career in investment banking to leaning out of her financial life while starting a family. She discusses the devastating divorce that became her catalyst for regaining financial autonomy. Their conversation moves through the practical steps Steph took, from understanding and controlling her outflow to leaning on foundational financial skills, which shape the premise of her new book, Fly: A Woman’s Guide to Financial Freedom and Building A Life You Love.

Throughout the conversation, Steph emphasizes the importance of self-reflection, emotional healing, and having honest conversations about money. She provides actionable insights for women at various life stages, underscoring the value of empowerment, self-awareness, and long-term vision in achieving financial security.

00:00 Introduction and Early Life

00:35 Realization of Financial Insecurity

02:12 Career Beginnings and Marriage

03:12 Loss of Financial Autonomy

05:10 The Wake-Up Call

08:37 Rebuilding After Divorce

10:41 Empowerment and Financial Planning

15:29 Vision and Goal Setting

22:11 Tracking and Managing Finances

24:50 Girl Time and Financial Awareness

25:13 Empowering Teenagers with Financial Exercises

26:15 The 45-20-35 Model Explained

26:39 Avoiding Budgets and Building Confidence

28:48 Investing in Your Future

30:56 Making Financial Planning Fun

38:00 The Importance of Money Dates

“Do we have a framework in place? Do we have a plan to become intentional with how we’re gonna grow wealth, protect wealth, and eventually obtain security to make sure that we don’t run out of money . . .?”

“So this (investing) is not meant to be a DIY job. It is meant for us to get in the game, lay the foundation, learn the tools so we can make confident decisions, and then go to the next step.”

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In this episode, Trey Callaway delves into his roots in Oklahoma, tracing his passion for storytelling back to childhood influences from his creative parents and pivotal experiences like watching 'Star Wars' and being cast in 'The Outsiders.' Trey shares insights into his path from local advertising to USC film school, emphasizing the importance of following creative instincts and embracing artistic risks. He discusses his career milestones, the emotional highs and lows of the entertainment industry, the role of storytelling in personal growth, and the joy of collaborative creativity on set. Trey also reflects on parenting strategies that foster effective communication and emotional intelligence in his children. The episode concludes with thoughts on the future of storytelling in the age of new technologies and the personal and professional journeys that lie ahead.

00:00 Introduction to Trey and His Creative Roots

00:33 Early Influences and Family Background

02:36 The Star Wars Epiphany

03:37 The Outsiders Experience

06:16 Film School and Early Career

07:44 Breakthrough in Hollywood

10:48 Balancing Creativity and Practicality

16:01 Parenting and Storytelling

18:42 Teaching and the Importance of Sensitivity

22:58 Navigating the High Stakes of a Creative Career

28:34 A Friend's Hidden Talent

29:39 The Anxiety of Artistic Exposure

30:55 The Magic of Collaboration

35:52 The Hard Work Behind the Scenes

41:20 Parenting and Storytelling

45:11 Personal and Professional Growth

51:03 The Importance of Creativity

Memorable Quotes

"It's a moment of recognition as you sit at the end of the table surrounded by these various extremely talented people in their individual disciplines. . .of if I hadn't put these words on paper, none of these people would be sitting here."

"As a creative person, you are by definition a sensitive person - most of all, sensitive to your own emotional state."

"The dirty little secret of parenting that no one tells you until you’re a parent is that we’re all making it up as we go."

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Music by Boyd McDonnell

Cover art photography by Innis Casey

Podcast production & marketing by North Node Podcast Network