What happens when a high-tech executive trades corporate success for a life of service and purpose?

In this episode of Live Your Jam, host Ellen McGinnis sits down with Dave Budnick, who left a 30-year career in the tech industry to build housing for homeless veterans and a memory care home for seniors. Together, they explore what it truly means to align your work with your values, and how success and service can thrive side by side.

They discuss:

• The moment Dave knew corporate life was no longer aligned
• How real estate became a tool for good
• The story behind the HomeBridge Foundation and Majestic Ridge Senior Care
• Why fulfillment, not status, defines real success
• How to build legacy projects that serve others and sustain you

Dave’s journey is proof that living your jam doesn’t mean giving up success, it means redefining it. His story will inspire you to lead with compassion, act with courage, and create impact where it matters most.

If you’ve ever wondered how to use your talents to make a difference, this episode is your blueprint for turning purpose into action.

👉 Watch the full conversation and subscribe for more stories about purpose, service, and the power of living your jam.

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We talk about:

• 00:00 Introduction
• 01:20 How Ellen and Dave met in Silicon Valley
• 04:30 Dave’s early tech career and leadership journey
• 08:00 The breaking point that sparked change
• 12:00 Moving from corporate to service during the pandemic
• 15:00 Building homes for homeless veterans
• 18:00 Creating a new model for senior memory care
• 22:00 How service and success can coexist
• 26:30 Lessons in compassion, legacy, and fulfillment
• 31:00 The power of listening to your inner compass
• 35:00 Final reflections and takeaways

Connect with Dave

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davebudnick/
• Website: www.hfhousing.org
• Website: https://mrseniorcare.com/

Connect with Ellen

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/liveyourjam
• LinkedIn: https://www.instagram.com/liveyourjam
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/liveyourjam
• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnj7_LS2kaxfyPsAd1Hne8g
• Website: https://liveyourjam.com/

What does it really mean to understand your energy, and how it shapes every part of your life?

In this episode of Live Your Jam, host Ellen McGinnis is joined by her brother Matt McGinnis for an intimate and often hilarious conversation about energy, intuition, and living from the inside out.

Together, they explore:

• What “energy” really means (beyond science and spirituality)
• How to build a bridge between your human self and your soul
• The difference between high-vibration and low-vibration living
• Why overthinking lowers your energy (and how to shift out of it)
• How collective consciousness and compassion can transform our world

Ellen shares how tuning into your own energy can strengthen intuition, bring peace to chaos, and help you live with more alignment and purpose. Matt brings humor, curiosity, and a grounded perspective that makes this soulful topic relatable and real.

If you’ve ever wondered how to trust your inner guidance, protect your energy, or reconnect to what truly lights you up, this conversation is your invitation.

You don’t need to find your energy. You just need to remember it.

👉 Watch the full conversation and subscribe for more stories about purpose, presence, and the power of living your jam.

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We talk about:

• 00:00 Introduction
• 02:00 What “energy” really means
• 04:20 How Ellen discovered her intuitive gifts
• 06:45 Why we talk ourselves out of what we sense
• 09:10 The link between energy and emotional awareness
• 11:45 Understanding high-vibe vs low-vibe living
• 15:20 The role of intuition in decision-making
• 18:00 Practical ways to raise your vibration
• 21:30 Using energy for your highest good
• 25:00 Collective consciousness and global impact
• 29:45 Final reflections and takeaways

Connect with Ellen

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/liveyourjam
• LinkedIn: https://www.instagram.com/liveyourjam
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/liveyourjam
• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnj7_LS2kaxfyPsAd1Hne8g
• Website: https://liveyourjam.com/

What does it really mean to reclaim your personal power after years of putting everyone else first?

In this inspiring episode of Live Your Jam, host Ellen McGinnis sits down with Susan De Vira, a mother, traveler, and lifelong learner who rebuilt her health, confidence, and purpose after divorce and major life change.

From living rurally in New Zealand to starting over in the U.S., Susan shares her journey of:

• Trusting her intuition after losing her sense of self
• Rebuilding her health with the Wonder Woman program
• Letting go of perfectionism, people-pleasing, and self-doubt
• Finding strength in vulnerability and courage in discomfort

This conversation is for every woman standing at a crossroads wondering if it’s too late to begin again. Spoiler: it’s not.

You are not broken. You are becoming.

Listen now and learn how to turn self-sacrifice into self-sovereignty — one percent at a time.

👉 Watch the full conversation and subscribe for more real stories about reinvention, resilience, and living your truth.

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We talk about:

• 00:00 Introduction
• 02:59 Susan's Life-Changing Journey
• 05:09 Starting a New Life in New Zealand
• 09:45 Challenges in Marriage and Personal Growth
• 12:51 Seeking Help and Reclaiming Power
• 15:23 Supporting Her Sons and Moving Back to the US
• 16:30 Facing the Empty Nest
• 16:47 A Journey to Tulum
• 18:20 Joining the Wonder Woman Program
• 19:31 Transformative Health Journey
• 21:05 Reconnecting with Self
• 23:02 Empowering Advice for Women
• 25:28 Reflections on Personal Growth
• 29:54 Final Thoughts and Farewell

Resources Mentioned

• Coach Molly K: https://www.instagram.com/coachmollyk/
• Wonder Woman Official: https://www.instagram.com/thewonderwomenofficial/
• Train With Joan: https://www.instagram.com/trainwithjoan
• Michelle MacDonald: https://www.instagram.com/michellemacdonaldofficial
• Pivot to Power: https://www.instagram.com/pivot.to.power
• Depth Counselor, Shirley www.depthcounsellor.co.nz

Connect with Susan

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/susandevira

Connect with Ellen

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/liveyourjam
• LinkedIn: https://www.instagram.com/liveyourjam
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/liveyourjam
• YouTube:

In this conversation, I sat down with my very first guest, Dick Ayres – a global business leader who traded 25 years at GE for a life of purpose, impact, and alignment.

Dick shares how he went from senior executive at one of the world’s largest companies to co-founding Literrati, an environmental startup tackling global litter, and building a life rooted in values, family, and contribution.

Topics in this episode:

• Why Dick walked away from a thriving corporate career at GE
• The Be–Do–Have model and how it flipped his approach to life
• What it means to live from the inside out instead of the outside in
• Starting over with a blank sheet of paper and following intuition
• Building Literati into a global community and environmental force
• How volunteering and giving back brings unexpected fulfillment
• The importance of caring for the caregiver and making space for what matters

If you’ve ever felt “life is good, but could be better,” this episode will inspire you to pause, create space, and reimagine what’s possible.

🔔 Subscribe to Live Your Jam for bi-weekly conversations blending personal stories, soulful practices, and transformational tools to help you live your purpose from the inside out.

We talk about:

• 00:00 Welcome to Live Your Jam
• 03:15 From GE Executive to Entrepreneur
• 07:00 The “Itch” for Change
• 10:00 Discovering Coaching & the Be–Do–Have Model
• 14:00 Starting Fresh with a Blank Sheet of Paper
• 17:00 Building Literrati and Tackling Global Litter
• 21:00 Volunteering, Mental Health, and Community Impact
• 25:00 Living in Flow vs. Corporate Treadmill
• 27:00 Family Goal-Setting & Caring for the Caregiver
• 30:00 Finding Fulfillment in Small and Big Ways
• 32:00 Closing Reflections & Call to Action

Connect with Dick

• Website: https://www.litterati.org/
• Amafe: https://www.amafe.org/en-gb
• Grandes Amigos: https://grandesamigos.org/
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dick-ayres-1a6a168/

Connect with Ellen

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/liveyourjam
• LinkedIn: https://www.instagram.com/liveyourjam
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/liveyourjam
• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnj7_LS2kaxfyPsAd1Hne8g
• Website: https://liveyourjam.com/

Welcome to the very first episode of Live Your Jam, hosted by Ellen McGinnis.

In this debut conversation, Ellen shares the heart behind Live Your Jam, a podcast about living life from the inside out. You’ll hear her personal story, why she created this movement, and what to expect in future episodes.

Topics in this episode:

• What it really means to live your jam
• How to trust your inner wisdom and intuition
• Why success isn’t the finish line—significance is
• The power of systems thinking and interconnectedness
• Tools and practices for navigating big life transitions

Ellen also reveals how intuition flows through the soul, heart, and mind, and why aligning them leads to peace, clarity, and courage.

If you’re a woman in transition, a leader seeking clarity, or someone who knows there’s more waiting for you beyond society’s expectations, this show is for you.

🔔 Subscribe to Live Your Jam for weekly conversations that blend personal stories, soulful practices, and transformational tools to help you live your purpose from the inside out.

We talk about:

• 00:00 Welcome to Live Your Jam
• 00:35 What is Live Your Jam?
• 02:44 Podcast Overview: What to Expect
• 04:47 Meet Your Host: Ellen McGinnis
• 06:54 The Concept of Systems Theory
• 15:02 Understanding Intuition
• 21:35 Ellen's Personal Journey
• 27:45 Conclusion and Next Episode Preview

Connect with Ellen

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/liveyourjam
• LinkedIn: https://www.instagram.com/liveyourjam
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/liveyourjam
• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnj7_LS2kaxfyPsAd1Hne8g
• Website: https://liveyourjam.com/

Welcome to Live Your Jam, the podcast for purpose-driven individuals who are curious and courageous about living a life from the inside out.

Hosted by Ellen McGinnis, this podcast is for you if you’re a successful person searching for more significance… a woman ready to finally focus her precious energy on herself… a spiritual seeker craving deeper alignment… or a high-achiever who knows there’s more to life than society’s bells and whistles.

Here, we explore what it really means to listen to your inner wisdom, and to create a life from there.

You’ll hear stories of people who’ve bravely followed their own path and brought their truth into the world. You’ll learn tools and approaches to strengthen your connection to yourself, your soul, and your intuition. And you’ll discover resources to support you as you navigate your own journey.

Whether you’re just beginning to trust your inner wisdom or you’ve been walking this path for years, this podcast offers insight, tools, conversations with real people doing this work, and inspiration to help you Live Your Jam. Let Your Soul Lead and Your Life Folllow.

Subscribe now, and let’s take this journey together.