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In this episode of I’ll Meet You There, host Paige Nolan sits down with executive coach and author Danielle Baldwin for a thoughtful conversation about the relationship between inspiration and motivation—and why we need both. Together, they explore how inspiration acts as a pull toward purpose, while motivation becomes the push that helps us keep going when clarity fades or challenges arise.

Paige and Danielle reflect on why inspiration can feel elusive in fast-paced, high-pressure environments, and why it can’t be forced. Drawing from Danielle’s work and her book Sparking Greatness, the conversation highlights three conditions that invite inspiration to emerge: spaciousness, stillness, and self-forgetfulness. They discuss how creating space, quieting distraction, and shifting attention beyond the self can reconnect us with what truly matters.

Touching on leadership, burnout, and the experience of losing sight of one’s “why,” this episode offers grounded insights and gentle reminders that inspiration often shows up in ordinary moments—when we slow down enough to notice.

00:02 - Understanding Motivation and Inspiration

02:58 - Danielle's Journey to Executive Coaching

11:34 - The Dynamics of Inspiration: Understanding the Psychological Frame

22:40 - The Importance of Connection in Community

28:56 - Inspiration and Self-Forgetfulness

35:42 - Navigating Overwhelm and Burnout in Leadership

40:48 - Navigating the Helium Hand: Finding Your Own Space

54:25 - Finding Spaciousness During Overwhelm

57:40 - The Journey of Inspiration and an Invitation

"Because what happens is when we get overblown, like we think that we're like doing this great thing and we show up crappy. And so all this help and love and we're doing it for all these other people and we're not showing up --- 'cause we're empty."

"The easiest way that I describe motivation and inspiration is inspiration is the pull and motivation is the push. "

Sparking Greatness by Danielle Baldwin

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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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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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