In this episode of Life of And, Tiffany sits down with Chris Ewing, a strongman competitor, father of three daughters, and co-founder of Odyssey Resilience, to unpack the real mechanics of personal growth. Chris shares how his obsession with physical strength eventually became a deeper pursuit of emotional, moral, and mental resilience. Together, they challenge the myth of motivation, revealing why it so often fails, and how a compelling personal vision can replace it with something far more durable.

Chris outlines the structure behind resilience from morning routines to decision-making frameworks, and explores how clarity of vision gives weight and meaning to our daily discipline. Tiffany opens up about her own struggles with sticking to habits during a chaotic season of life, and Chris offers both empathy and hard truths.

What You’ll Learn:

• Why failure is the catalyst for real growth, and how to train resilience on purpose
• How to define your own vision so clearly that it drives your daily decisions
• What “emotional resonance” means and why couples should fill out vision worksheets separately

If you’re interested in working with Chris, check out this link:

• Odyssey Resilience: https://www.odysseyresilience.org/

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Timestamps:

(00:00) Intro

(01:27) Meet Chris Ewing: strongman competitor

(02:36) The journey to strongman

(06:01) The importance of vision

(15:13) Balancing personal and shared visions

(21:20) Defining and training resilience

(23:17) Defining resilience and habit formation

(24:21) The importance of a morning routine

(26:36) Teaching and implementing routines with family

(28:13) Personal reflections on routine and discipline

(30:56) Challenges in maintaining healthy habits

(38:45) Mindset and personal responsibility

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In this episode of Life of And, Tiffany sits down with Rachel Downey, founder & CEO of Share Your Genius, to unpack a year of deep personal work that changed how she leads. Rachel shares the mantra that anchored her: “If I take care of myself, the business will take care of itself,” and how trading survival mode for stewardship reshaped her decisions, calendar, and confidence.

From learning to linger in hard things to setting bigger, simpler goals, Rachel explains why trusting her instincts, deciding faster, and paying for expertise helped turn anxiety into momentum. She also gets practical about morning routines, cutting distractions, and the role of faith in separating identity from outcomes, so the business can grow without consuming the person running it.

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What You’ll Learn:

• How self-care, faith, and identity work can unlock clearer, faster leadership decisions
• Why “simple over everything” and hiring for gaps create scalable growth
• How to balance seasons of triage with the discipline required to dream again

Timestamps:

(00:00) Intro

(00:42) Meet Rachel and Share Your Genius

(01:50) 2024: fatigue and reality checks

(04:39) 2025 plan: simple, bigger bets

(07:12) Trusting instincts as a leadership skill

(11:12) Self-care as an operating system

(18:15) Books that replaced numbing with nourishment

(19:36) Pruning commitments and reframing worthiness

(26:43) Discipline that makes space to dream

(31:15) The case for a real podcast strategy

For more from Rachel, check out these links:

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachelelstsdowney/
• Share Your Genius: https://www.shareyourgenius.com

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When you’re juggling career, family, and the countless “shoulds” of everyday life, it’s easy to feel stretched thin, especially as the holidays approach.

In this episode of Life of And, Tiffany and Sam sit down for a special “Ask Tiffany Anything” edition: covering everything from navigating the chaos of the holiday season and surviving sick weeks with kids, to moving homes, raising teenage daughters, and keeping your own ambitions alive in the midst of it all. Through honest stories and practical advice, Tiffany shares the systems, boundaries, and mindset shifts that help her manage the tension between doing it all and doing what matters most.

What You’ll Learn:

• Simple strategies for planning during busy seasons (without losing your mind)
• A practical way to reframe ambition so it aligns with your current season of life
• Why open communication with your kids, your partner, and yourself is the foundation for balance and growth

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Timestamps:

(00:00) Intro

(00:44) Special episode: ask Tiffany anything

(01:43) Navigating the holiday season

(06:14) Handling sick season with kids

(11:39) Moving to a new home

(14:33) Building relationships with your kids

(17:15) Funny cocaine story

(17:42) Open family communication

(18:05) Perceptive daughter

(20:21) Morning drink routine

(20:55) Health and digestion

(23:33) Balancing ambition and family

(30:59) Home manager tips

(34:53) Proud parenting moment

Check out the app mentioned in this episode:

• Create the ultimate wishlist with Giftful

Episodes and Posts Mentioned:

• 290: How to Set Goals That Scare You (and Actually Hit Them)
• Implied Expectations vs Explicit Agreements

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What if you could stop letting past performance set the limits for what’s possible next year?

In this episode of Life of And, Tiffany sits down with mentor and recurring guest Brian Kavicky of Lushin to talk about what really keeps leaders stuck: the belief that the past predicts the future. Together, they unpack why incremental goals drain energy, how to set “stupid big” goals that reignite belief, and how to get people around you aligned with the vision instead of just following instructions.

They also explore why waiting for the perfect time to start only prolongs anxiety, how to translate goals into team priorities, and what it looks like to connect ambitious vision to daily action through Brian’s “goal–how–what” framework.

You’ll walk away with a framework to:

• Set goals based on possibility, not past performance.
• Align your team by connecting outcomes to shared purpose.
• Turn procrastination into decisive momentum.
• Use your “cookbook” system to translate goals into daily behaviors.

Wish you could talk it out with BK? Good news, you can! Book time with Brian Kavicky here.

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Mentioned in this episode:

• 286: Why You Need To Stop Apologizing

Timestamps:

(00:00) Intro

(01:16) Listener feedback and real-time coaching

(03:07) Setting bigger goals to break out of ruts

(06:14) Reframing how we set and anchor goals

(10:28) The what and how framework for goal setting

(14:16) Pruning and refocusing for growth in 2026

(16:31) Balancing ambition with family and personal values

(19:40) Aligning vision with team outcomes

(28:03) Understanding procrastination and action

(35:57) Tiffany’s reflection on partnership and growth

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• Created in partnership with Share Your Genius

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In this episode of Life of And, Tiffany sits down with Kelly Hiller, CMO of Purdue University, to talk about what it looks like to hold ambition and family in the same hand. Kelly opens up about preparing for Purdue’s most significant media moment, the expedition to confirm the discovery of Amelia Earhart’s plane, and the personal conflict of leaving her family behind for the most extended work trip of her career.

From the weight of mom guilt to the courage it takes to pursue once-in-a-lifetime opportunities, this conversation is an honest look at how to chase big dreams without losing yourself in the process. Kelly shares what she hopes her daughters learn from watching her, and how to reframe guilt into living your values differently, not abandoning them.

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What You’ll Learn:

• How to navigate ambition and family responsibilities without regret
• Why guilt is often more about perception than values
• What it means to model courage and resilience for the next generation

Timestamps:

(00:00) Intro

(03:13) The Amelia Earhart expedition

(05:51) Navigating work and family responsibilities

(08:58) Preparing the family for the trip

(11:36) Support systems and emotional preparation

(14:55) Logistics and practical solutions

(23:02) Family meetings and communication

(29:52) Reflecting on the experience

(33:11) Planning Thanksgiving and birthday celebrations

(35:19) Reflecting on past mistakes and learning

(36:42) Importance of family presence and support

(39:16) Balancing work and family responsibilities

(45:20) Preparing family for temporary absence

(47:43) Maintaining family connections during absence

(01:02:53) Courage, legacy, and the Boilermaker way

For more from Kelly, check out these links:

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kelly-hiller/

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When you're juggling business and personal life, it's easy to feel overwhelmed. But what if instead of burning out, you could recalibrate and keep moving forward with intention?

In this episode of Life of And, Tiffany shares pivotal lessons from her journey as an entrepreneur, wife, and mother of four. She reflects on the six biggest mistakes she wishes she had avoided — from confusing growth with running a business to believing that good intentions guarantee good outcomes. Tiffany emphasizes how much it matters to slow down and move with purpose, not speed, and how intentional leadership makes all the difference.

If you’re an executive interested in joining a one-day mini-retreat focused on the Life of And framework, shoot us an email at tiffany@tiffanysauder.com

What You’ll Learn:

• The difference between growing a business and running one
• Why being well-known doesn’t always equal success
• How slowing down in business might actually move you forward

For more from Tiffany:

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Timestamps:

(00:00) Intro

(02:13) Lesson 1: Growing vs. running a business

(04:32) Lesson 2: Being well known vs. being successful

(09:55) Lesson 3: Moving fast vs. moving forward

(13:12) Lesson 4: Good intentions vs. good outcomes

(15:50) Lesson 5: Motivating vs. leading

(19:10) Lesson 6: Relationships and elasticity

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When “doing it all” starts to feel impossible, it’s easy to believe your only option is to quit.

In this episode of Life of And, Tiffany shares a raw, real story about helping her teenage daughter, Aubrey, navigate the overwhelm of school, swimming, and show choir — and how a Friday night meltdown turned into a masterclass in renegotiating what matters.

Through the Life of And framework, Tiffany shows how to reframe guilt, lead with values, and find practical solutions when life feels too heavy to hold. It’s a relatable parenting moment — and a reminder that you can have it all, just not all at once… and never without intention.

If you’re an executive interested in joining a one day mini-retreat focused on the Life of And framework, shoot us an email at tiffany@tiffanysauder.com

What You’ll Learn:

• How to tell when you’re actually overcommitted vs. just emotionally drained
• A step-by-step way to renegotiate your commitments with clarity and agency
• Why values, not guilt, should guide your decisions about what stays and what goes

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Timestamps:

(00:00) Intro

(00:57) The Sauders’ big move

(01:44) Finding humor in the daily mess

(03:30) The Life of And Toolbox

(04:23) Aubrey’s overloaded schedule of school, swim, and show choir

(09:02) Breaking down Aubrey’s hours

(11:16) Applying the LOA framework to regain balance

(17:43) How small changes created significant relief for Aubrey

(19:19) Details about the Life of And Academy

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What if you could keep your edge in busy seasons without apologizing for your power away?

In this episode of Life of And, Tiffany sits down with mentor and recurring guest Brian Kavicky of Lushin to discuss the hidden cost of reflexive apologies and how to replace them with ownership, clarity, and momentum. They get into why “I’m sorry” often functions as self-protection (and subtle manipulation), when a genuine apology is warranted, and what to say instead so that relationships can strengthen and move forward.

Then, Tiffany and Brian connect this mindset to execution: the “cookbook” system for daily behaviors, scheduling what matters on your calendar, and using year-end energy to set meaningful goals for 2026. They also offer a virtual, two-part goal-setting experience built around Life’s Roadmap, bucket-list thinking, and friction-removal, so you don’t just dream; you do.

You’ll walk away with a framework to:

• Ditch reflexive apologies and replace them with facts, ownership, and gratitude (“Thanks for your patience…here’s where I’m at”).
• Spot real vs. faux guilt so you only apologize for actual value violations.
• Run your “cookbook” like a pro. Block it on the calendar, measure it, and adjust fast when you slip.
• Finish 2025 strong & set up 2026 with a practical plan.

Wish you could talk it out with BK? Good news, you can! Book time with Brian Kavicky here.

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Mentioned in this episode:

• 278: When Everything Feels Like Too Much—Start Here
• 282: The Formula for Finishing the End of the Year Strong

Timestamps:

(00:00) Intro

(01:47) The impact of unnecessary apologies

(04:04) Alternatives to apologizing

(12:06) Real-life examples and reflections

(16:52) The trap of apologizing in sales

(19:10) Struggles with maintaining goals

(22:38) Managing a busy schedule

(24:30) The importance of goal setting

(28:36) Avoiding burnout and embracing adventure

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• This episode is sponsored by Lushin. As part of our ongoing content partnership, Brian Kavicky joins the podcast monthly to share insights on leadership and sales. No compensation is received for referrals.
• Created in partnership with Share Your Genius

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