“Failure is not a word that I use very often. It's not even a word that comes up in my negative self-talk.”

In this episode, I sit down with LeTísha Shaw, a transformational marketer and former mechanical engineer turned product marketing leader at UserTesting. She shares her nonlinear career path—from building decks with her dad and shaping Disney’s early streaming strategy to learning quantum physics on YouTube and perfecting gluten-free Belgian waffles through trial and error. LeTísha opens up about parenting, self-reflection, and the lessons she’s picked up from experimenting in every part of life.

We talk about why she avoids the word “failure,” how she’s raising her daughter to value authenticity, and what it means to embrace growth without chasing perfection. Along the way, we get into herb gardening mishaps, hot yoga, salsa dancing, bath bomb productivity hacks, and the joyful chaos of living as a self-described “mixologist of life.”

Timestamps:

(00:00) Intro

(01:40) LeTísha’s transition from engineering to marketing

(02:27) Disney experience and media evolution

(04:13) Personal interests and hobbies

(05:24) Navigating career transitions

(09:52) Influence of family and early life

(18:58) Reframing failure

(20:04) Overcoming stage fright

(25:05) Learning a new language

(27:46) Hobbies, bath bombs, and the "mixology of life"

Connect with my guest:

LeTísha Shaw on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/letishashaw/

Explore UserTesting: https://www.usertesting.com/

Connect with me:

Kyle Lacy on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kylelacy/

Explore Docebo: https://www.docebo.com/

Produced by our partner, Share Your Genius: https://shareyourgenius.com/?utm_source=shownotes&utm_medium=pod&utm_campaign=rev-diaries

“I do not think about legacy. I just hope that my kids will carry forward a few of the values that will be important forever, like honesty.”

In this episode, I sit down with Adam Schoenfeld, CEO and co-founder of Keyplay, multi-time founder, ICP obsessive, and proud dad of two. We dive deep into what it means to build something meaningful—both in business and at home.

Adam opens up about raising entrepreneurial kids, why he deletes every app from his phone during vacation, and how his 92-year-old grandfather continues to shape his values today. We talk about startup life, presence over perfection, and the surprising power of letting your daughter “just cook.” We also cover his daughter’s Etsy dreams, what golf taught him about discipline, and why legacy might not be about a name on a building—but about being remembered for telling the truth, even when it’s hard.

Timestamps:

(00:00) Intro

(01:36) Reflecting on time and parenting

(02:29) Adam's entrepreneurial journey

(03:37) Balancing work and family life

(07:07) The influence of family values

(11:34) Legacy and life lessons

(20:08) Advice to 21-year-old self

Connect with my guest:

Adam Schoenfeld on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adamschoenfeld/

Explore Keyplay: https://keyplay.io/

Connect with me:

Kyle Lacy on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kylelacy/

Explore Docebo: https://www.docebo.com/

Produced by our partner, Share Your Genius: https://shareyourgenius.com/?utm_source=shownotes&utm_medium=pod&utm_campaign=rev-diaries

"What's more important—helping someone write a cold email or paying attention to a kid who's excited to come home and tell you the score on their test?"

In this episode, I speak with Jen Allen-Knuth, founder of DemandJen, sales educator, LinkedIn powerhouse, and rescue dog evangelist. We talk about what it means to truly show up—not just in work, but in family, in grief, and in life. Jen opens up about becoming a stepmom to four kids, how that role helped her finally disconnect from hustle culture, and what losing her dad taught her about hard work, legacy, and humor.

We also cover her unexpected rise as a dog rescue advocate, the real reason she left corporate roles, and how a conversation with Amy Volas finally pushed her to bet on herself. This one’s for anyone figuring out how to find meaning outside of metrics—or just trying to stop writing cold emails long enough to live a little.

Timestamps:

(00:00) Intro

(01:49) Internet friendships and social anxiety

(04:24) Balancing work and personal life

(05:28) Step-parenting and personal growth

(18:34) From Dalmatian to Pit bulls

(20:20) The ferret named Ernesto DePantolano

(21:05) Discovering the world of rescue dogs

(22:33) Using social media for a cause

(24:05) Balancing work and passion

(24:39) Volunteering and making a difference

(27:36) Advice to younger self

Connect with my guest:

Jen Allen-Knuth on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/demandjen1/

Explore DemandJen: https://demandjen.com

Connect with me:

Kyle Lacy on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kylelacy/

Explore Docebo: https://www.docebo.com/

Produced by our partner, Share Your Genius: https://shareyourgenius.com/?utm_source=shownotes&utm_medium=pod&utm_campaign=rev-diaries