What does it look like to rise stronger in the face of an autoimmune disease?

In this powerful episode of Journeys of Impact, we take you inside The Ascent 5K, an inspiring run supporting The Phoenix Journey—a nonprofit dedicated to helping individuals navigate autoimmune disease through holistic support, community, and empowerment.

You’ll experience real footage from the event and hear directly from founder Dominique Cousins, whose personal journey with multiple sclerosis sparked a movement that is changing lives.

From diagnosis to purpose, this story is a powerful reminder that healing, resilience, and impact are possible—even in life’s most challenging moments.

This episode explores:

✨ Autoimmune disease awareness and support

✨ The power of community in healing

✨ Holistic approaches to wellness and recovery

✨ Turning personal challenges into purpose-driven impact

✨ How events like The Ascent 5K create real change

Whether you or someone you love is navigating an autoimmune condition, or you feel called to create meaningful impact in the world, this story will inspire you to rise, reconnect with your strength, and step into what’s possible.

Every journey has moments that shape who we become—and the path we are meant to lead. In this episode of Journeys of Impact: Extraordinary People. Extraordinary Places. Extraordinary Change. I'm sharing my story, my deeper “why,” and the experiences that led me to create transformational retreats.

From pivotal life moments to purposeful reinvention, this conversation explores how our journeys guide us toward greater impact—and how immersive experiences, such as retreats, create powerful, lasting transformation.

Inside this episode:

✨ The defining turning points that shaped my journey

✨ How I discovered my purpose through life’s experiences

✨ What it truly means to live with a Reinvention Mindset

✨ Why transformational retreats create deep personal and professional growth

✨ How retreats expand impact, income, and meaningful connection

✨ The ripple effect of creating experiences that change lives

Transformational retreats are more than events—they are catalysts for clarity, alignment, and elevated success. When designed with intention, they create breakthroughs that continue long after the experience ends.

If you are a coach, entrepreneur, or purpose-driven leader ready to expand your impact and create meaningful experiences, this episode will open new possibilities.

In this episode of Journeys of Impact, we explore the power of reinvention, purpose, and the unexpected journeys that change everything.

Recorded live during Podapalooza, this conversation features two extraordinary women whose paths reveal how life’s most surprising moments often lead to the greatest impact.

✨ One story unfolds through a calling to serve—creating meaningful support, connection, and community for widows through faith-based advocacy.

✨ The other is a bold reinvention journey—stepping into entrepreneurship, creating new opportunities, and building a life aligned with purpose and possibility. These are powerful examples of what happens when women choose to expand beyond what feels familiar and follow what is calling them forward.

💫 If you are navigating a transition, exploring what’s next, or ready to create more impact, income, and alignment in your life or business, this episode will open new possibilities.

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In this episode of Journeys of Impact, we go inside the Soulful Leadership Retreat, where purpose-driven entrepreneurs, coaches, and visionary leaders gather to grow their impact. Through meaningful conversations, powerful connections, and transformational experiences, this retreat explores a new approach to conscious leadership, collaboration, and purpose-driven business. Discover how leadership retreats create community, inspire growth, and spark ripple effects of impact.

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This episode is all about what happens on the ship on sea days. Learning, connecting, doing business and having fun, it features interviews wih Alexi and Dr. Collete, special events hosted by Tom Matzen, Meagan Benson and Kimberly Crow, a Chef’s Table Dinner, and speaking from Dannella Burnett and special message from Captain Lou about the 2027 Event. You will want to watch to the end.

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In this episode of Journeys of Impact, we embark on the 19th Marketer’s Cruise, hosted by Captain Lou (who you’ll meet next episode).

The Marketer’s Cruises is host to more than 400 business owners and entrepreneurs who believe that the best way to grow your business is with networking and fun.

In this episode, we visit the ports of Puerto Vallarta, Mazatlan, La Paz, and Cabo San Lucas, while meeting some incredible people (and animals) In addition to the amazing ports, this episode features interviews with Aiden and Mike Heffley, Ilya Goldman, Mike and Jen Otto, Masha Nova, and Tamia Dow.

Special thanks to Watoua Thao for his assistance with the videos.

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Where Impact Begins

Before setting sail on the Marketer’s Cruise, hundreds of entrepreneurs came together in Long Beach, California, to connect, mastermind, and prepare for the journey ahead. We sat down with two attendees to talk about why they chose to be here and what they’re hoping to gain from the experience in the week ahead.

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Utila: The Island That Calls You Back is an episode of Journeys of Impact that explores Utila from below the surface, on land, and above it all. Host Lori McDowell returns to the island to discover why Utila leaves a lasting imprint on those who experience it. Through conversations with Kirsty Engel, owner of Utila Lodge, and Junior Williams, the episode reveals the deep connection between place, people, and purpose. Utila emerges as more than a destination—it is an experience that invites reflection, connection, and an undeniable pull to return.

Special thanks to Watoua Thao for his assistance with the videos.

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