This episode is an honest conversation about the quiet ways we lose ourselves while managing full lives and what it actually takes to come back. Sam St Clair shares the moments, questions, and shifts that helped her reconnect with herself beneath the roles and expectations.

What You’ll Hear:

1. How Sam navigated unexpected parenthood through adoption and what it taught him about resilience, patience, and presence
2. Practical insights on parenting in a tech-driven world, including setting boundaries that actually work
3. Why consistency and example matter more than control when raising resilient kids
4. How to balance career ambition, entrepreneurship, and family without losing connection at home
5. The role of open communication in building trust with kids, partners, and across generations

Sam realized he couldn’t parent his way out of uncertainty, he had to model his way through it. The moment he stopped trying to control outcomes and focused instead on showing up consistently, communicating openly, and living the values he wanted his kids to learn, everything began to change.

Featured Guest: Sam St. Clair

Sam St Clair is a parent, entrepreneur, real estate professional, and photographer who helps families navigate the intersection of parenting, technology, and modern life with greater clarity and connection. His work blends lived experience, open communication, and values-based leadership, shaped by his journey through adoption, entrepreneurship, and creative work.

Follow: Sam St. Clair

www.samstclair.com

https://www.linkedin.com/in/samstclairrealestate/

https://www.instagram.com/samstclairofficial/

Meet the Host: Adrienne Giffen

Adrienne Giffen is an executive recruiter, author of Unravel You, and creator of the intergenerational board game Now You’re Talking™. Through her podcast, she invites families and friends to trade screens for stories, sparking heartfelt conversations that bridge generations. Her work is rooted in a passion for helping people rediscover connection, courage, and joy in today’s digital world.

Connect with the Host:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/adriennegiffen/

https://unravelyou.com/

https://nowyouretalkinggame.com/

https://www.youtube.com/@NowYoureTalkingPodcast

https://www.instagram.com/nowyouretalkinggame/

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