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Spark Something New
What would it look like to be in love with your life? What would it take to live as you to show up as your full and authentic self? What would you need in order to find rest? It would take a spark of something new! Something to help you think differently, act differently, build relationships differently, and lead differently. You'll find that spark here, on the Spark Something New Podcast!
Episodes
29 episodes
Episode 28: There's Coffee in the Fridge - A Story of Staying, Healing, and Finding Joy Again with Jim Rinere
In this heart-opening episode, I sit down Jim "JR" Rinere, an entrepreneur, c-suite executive, professional speaker, and author of There’s Coffee in the Fridge, to explore the courage it takes to stay, heal, and to find joy again. ...
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Season 2
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Episode 28
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59:31
Episode 27: Your Brain Called - It's Tired of Your BS (with Dr. E)
She’s baaaack. On this week's episode, Dr. E returns to drop truth bombs, bust myths, and lovingly drag us all into better health. If you’ve been gaslit by your doctor, living off caffeine and good vibes, or Googling “is brain fog normal?” — th...
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Season 2
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Episode 27
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53:34
Episode 26: What We All Wish Leaders Had - Talking SEL with Future Cain
In this episode, we're diving into the power of social emotional leadership with the brilliant and joyful Future Cain—CEO of Future of SEL and a nationally recognized expert in social emotional intelligence and workplace wellness.<...
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Season 2
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Episode 26
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38:35
Episode 25: The Cure for Disconnection: Reclaiming What Makes You Feel Alive with Dr. Adam Dorsay
In this heartfelt and thoughtful conversation, Katie explores the concept of connection with psychologist, executive coach, speaker, podcast host, and author, Dr. Adam Dorsay, whose new book Super Psyched dives deep into how c...
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Season 2
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Episode 25
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37:32
Episode 24: Giving Life to Your Side Hustle with Ophelia Chambliss
This week, we're diving deep into the power of creativity, storytelling, and personal agency with the incredible Ophelia Chambliss—fine artist, visual communicator, and community change agent.Ophelia shares her journey as a self-t...
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Season 2
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Episode 24
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39:44
Episode 23: For the Love of All Things Learning with Dr. Pedro Rivera
On this episode of the Spark Something New podcast, Katie chats with Dr. Pedro Rivera, the President of Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology and former Pennsylvania State Secretary of Education. They discuss Dr. Rivera's journey a...
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Season 2
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Episode 23
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42:46
Episode 22: Living Into Your Authenticity for Healing and Power with Dr. Amber Sessoms
This episode kicks off Women's History Month with the incredible, Dr. Amber Sessoms, a professional speaker, facilitator, consultant, and school psychologist. We discuss the principles of living authentically, the importance of knowing oneself,...
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Season 2
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Episode 22
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57:48
Episode 21: Learning Through the Body with Dr. Libby Tisdell
On this week's episode, I have the pleasure for chatting with Dr. Elizabeth Tisdell, also known as Libby, a distinguished professor emerita in lifelong learning and adult education. Libby shares her vast knowledge on embodied learning, a concep...
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Season 2
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Episode 21
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34:42
Episode 20: It's NOT in Your Head - Challenging Medical Gaslighting with Dr. E (Efrat Lamandre)
On this episode, I chat with the incredible Dr. E (Efrat Lamandre, PhD, FNP-C), a medical disruptor known for her work against medical gaslighting. Dr. E shares her journey into functional and integrative medicine.We dive deep into why m...
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Season 2
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Episode 20
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49:18
Episode 19: Leading with Love and Purpose - An Insightful Conversation with Mark Maynard
On this episode, I chat with the incredible Mark Maynard. He's a consultant, leadership coach, keynote speaker, and author who transitioned from decades in the hospitality industry to the entrepreneurial world. Our conversation dive...
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Season 2
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Episode 19
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41:56
Episode 18: Becoming Your Best & Truest Self with Carrie Johnson
On this episode, I’m thrilled to chat with my dear friend Carrie Johnson, an entrepreneur and thought leader with 30 years of experience in business and organizational strategy, founder of Girls on the Run of Lancaster-Lebanon, and an inspiring...
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Season 2
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Episode 18
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38:48
Episode 17: Getting Uncomfortable with Dr. A.J. Merlino
On this episode, I chat with the super cool Dr. A.J. Merlino, Executive Director of Learning Innovation & Workforce Solutions at Thinking Through AI. A.J.'s got an impressive background in professional music, endurance athletics, and higher...
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Season 2
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Episode 17
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47:29
Episode 16: Choose Your Hard
On this episode, we dive deep into why 2025 has been HARD for so many of us. It's been "brutiful" (both brutal and beautiful) in many ways. We explore the different types of hard and why THIS hard is different, yet essential to living a meaning...
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Season 2
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Episode 16
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24:57
Episode 15: "What's Worth Wanting?" with Jonathan Fields
Join me for a rich conversation with Jonathan Fields, a world-renowned thought leader and creator of the 'Good Life Project' and SPARKED body of work. Together, we explore profound themes such as the pursuit of a meaningful life, overcoming soc...
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Season 2
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Episode 15
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54:03
Episode 14: Be Consistently "Not Stupid" - Embracing Uncertainty with Dr. Liz Krider
We're back with Season 2 of the Spark Something New Podcast! And boy, do I have a great conversation for you to launch into this new year.I'm chatting with the fabulous Dr. Liz Krider, a PhD chemist, speaker, and founder of KSA Ca...
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Season 2
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Episode 14
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48:11
Episode 13: The Power in Pause & Reclaiming Your Story with Francine Apy
On this episode of the Spark Something New podcast, I welcome Francine Apy, an adoptive mother and former HR executive. Francine shares her journey of adoption, her advocacy work, and the founding of her organization, SoulFilling, which support...
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Season 1
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Episode 13
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44:25
Episode 12: Discovering Kokorozashi - Living Your Purpose with Kristin Popp
On this episode, I chat with Kristin Popp, Executive Vice President of Woodman's Food Market and President of the Women's Grocers of America. We dive deep into the concept of "kokorozashi", a Japanese term for personal mission, and explore how ...
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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40:44
Episode 11: The Emotional Side of Money
On this episode, I chat with Alex Langan, Chief Investment Officer at Langan Financial Group. Alex dishes on crucial money matters affecting everyone – from staggering statistics on how finances impact mental health to the fact that a majority ...
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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39:51
Episode 10: Staying True to Yourself Through Purpose
In this episode, I chat with Haley Kunert, who shares her journey in finding purpose and how that transformed the way she views work and life. She also shares insights on how to SPARK young professionals (YPs) in the workplace. We ...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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Episode 9: It's Okay to Be Totally Average
On this episode, I invite you to explore the importance of loving something even if you're not exceptional at it, silencing the inner critic, letting go of comparisons, and embracing the journey. I discuss the joy of noticing small acts of kind...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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22:34
Episode 8: Meaning Over Meatballs with Melissa Wisniewski
On this episode, I chat with my dear friend and incredible professional, Melissa Wisniewski, Dean of Enrollment at Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology. We dive into her pivotal "meatball" moment and how it shaped her career path and views on...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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28:03
Episode 7: Just Breathe (Yutori)
Join me as we take a deep breath and navigate through the pressures of shorter days, the election, holidays, and year-end goals. In this episode, I'll introduce you to 'Yutori,' a Japanese concept meaning 'space in my mind,' which we all need m...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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10:59
Episode 6: Harnessing the Power of Feedback with Leslie Wireback
This episode features my wonderful friend Leslie Wireback, an entrepreneur and coach, with over 20 years of HR expertise. Join us as we unravel the tricky art of giving and receiving feedback in both personal and professional settings.
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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41:38
Episode 5: Be True Enough, Not Good Enough
In this episode of the Spark Something New podcast, Katie explores authenticity as the key to a meaningful life. She encourages listeners to shift from a mindset of being "good enough" to a mindset of being "true enough". It's about aligning wi...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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16:48
Episode 4: Understanding Boundaries with Jessica Ulmer
In this episode of the Spark Something New podcast, Katie chats with Jessica Ulmer, founder of Crossing Paths Counseling, about the intricate world of setting and maintaining boundaries. Jessica, with years of experience in healthc...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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