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What happens when your life falls apart… and you book a one-way ticket to Italy anyway? At 44, with no plan and no art background, Kippi Leonard did exactly that—and everything changed. In this episode, I talk to Kippi about the solo trip that sparked a complete reinvention. From her first emotional moment in front of Michelangelo’s David to selling her paintings for five figures, Kippi’s journey is a powerful reminder that it’s never too late to become who you really are.

We talk about creativity, risk, finding your voice as a woman in midlife, and the realities of building a thriving art business after 40. Kippi shares how she taught herself to draw, built gallery relationships, navigated fear, pricing, and success—and what she’s learned about working hard, setting boundaries, and becoming unshakably herself.

If you're standing at a crossroads, this one’s for you.

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In this solo episode, I’m talking about grit—the unglamorous, sweaty, get-back-up-again kind. The kind that shows up when your house burns down. (Yep, that happened.) The kind that keeps you going when your catalog business tanks spectacularly. (Also me.) And the kind that lets you smile through a massively awkward, under-attended ballroom event where you hired a band, belly dancers, and booked a venue the size of a Costco… for 30 guests.

I take you through the real stories that taught me what grit really looks like—plus why it matters more than talent, IQ, or even confidence.

You’ll hear:

• The surreal moment I watched my bedroom go up in flames
• How I lost money (and probably a little dignity) chasing a dream business in my 20s
• The ball that bombed—and the lesson that stuck
• Why failing big gave me the skills I needed to eventually succeed
• And the quote I come back to every time I want to crawl under a blanket and never try again

This one’s for anyone who’s ever failed, flopped, or felt like giving up. If that’s you—listen up. This is your sign to keep going.

Because your empire? It’s still waiting.
And you? You were built for it.

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In this episode, I’m talking with beauty influencer and author Lauren Hale, who went from teaching kindergarten in Idaho to building a thriving online business with nearly a million followers. She’s known for helping women feel confident in their skin through makeup that actually works for aging faces — but her story is about so much more than eyeliner.

We talk about:

• The moment she decided to quit her job and go all in on content creation
• The big break that helped her brand explode
• The personal values she refuses to compromise — even when it means turning down big money
• Why getting invited isn’t always as fun as not getting invited (yes, we went there)
• What’s next in the ever-evolving world of beauty influencing

Lauren’s journey is such a powerful example of what's possible when you take a risk, trust your gut, and build something aligned with who you really are.