Claudette Rowley is a wellness-first interior designer who helps people create spaces that not only look beautiful but also support their well-being. Drawing from her background in social work, coaching, and cultural transformation, Claudette practices neuro-aesthetic design - an approach grounded in the science of how color, light, texture, and flow impact our nervous systems.

Rebecca and Claudette explore why design matters beyond aesthetics. Claudette explains common design mistakes and introduces her WIRED method (Wellness, Intention, Rhythm, Energy, Delight) for creating spaces that truly serve you. They discuss how cool and warm colors create completely different spaces, the power of biophilic (nature-based) design, and why the question isn't "what's trending?" but "how do I want to feel in this space?"

Claudette reminds us: "You deserve to be in a space that you really love and not to settle if you feel stuck - it makes a difference in your life."

Learn more: https://www.claudetterowleydesign.com/
Take the free Color Code quiz: https://www.claudetterowleydesign.com/color-quiz

Dan Minnich is the co-founder and Executive Director of Waypoint Adventure, an organization creating outdoor adventure programs for people with disabilities in the greater Boston area and western North Carolina. Waypoint's mission is to challenge people with disabilities to discover their purpose, talents, and strengths through the transforming power of adventure. For Dan, accessibility often comes down to something simple: extending an invitation.

Rebecca and Dan explore what adventure education is and why making it accessible matters. Dan challenges common assumptions about barriers, how adventure activities become powerful teaching moments for perseverance and problem-solving, and how everyone can find success on the same adventure in different ways.

Learn more: waypointadventure.org
Additional resource: moveunitedsport.org

Lisa Tilstra: The Transformational Power of Personal Storytelling

Lisa Tilstra is a coach, podcaster, and storytelling enthusiast who describes herself as a "creative disrupter." After years of telling stories without recognizing their value, Lisa now understands storytelling's power for transformation, healing, and connection. Through her podcast "Make Life Less Difficult" and storytelling workshops, Lisa helps others navigate complexity through personal narrative.

Rebecca and Lisa explore how to tell better stories that invite genuine connection. Lisa challenges listeners to notice how often their stories focus on others rather than themselves, encouraging us to "pull back the metaphorical curtain" and share more personal narratives. They discussed effective story endings, how single moments can be complete stories, and the art of deep listening. Lisa reminds us that "the more specific a story, the more universal."

Mentioned in the podcast:

• Adele Fedorak - Story Intelligence and Listening

• Lisa's storytelling workshops

• "Make Life Less Difficult" a podcast by Lisa Tilstra