In this powerful episode, I sit down with Gini Trask — founder of the Aligned Speaker Academy and creator of GreatLeadMagnet.com — to explore what it really means to discover your genius and build a life you love. Gini has helped grow countless businesses, and she believes entrepreneurs are “magic” — but only when they understand the label that truly represents who they are.

Gini opens up about her own story of interruption, including being fired, navigating her mother’s time in prison, and realizing that sometimes you need to step back to get aligned again. We talk about how to tell whether your “genius” is actually a trauma response, how to recognize your real strengths, and why clarity is the key to creating sustainable success.

If you’re an entrepreneur, speaker, or leader longing for authenticity, alignment, and a business that actually feels like you, this episode is a must-listen. And don’t forget to grab Gini’s free gift at GreatLeadMagnet.com — a powerful resource to help you step into your true identity and lead with confidence.

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In this episode, I sit down with Brian Trendler — founder of LAF Tech NW and owner of the BNA networking group — a man on a mission to reignite community through humor, connection, and service. Brian wears many hats: officiant, fundraiser, speaker-trainer, and serial networker — but at the heart of it all is one belief: people remember what moves them and makes them laugh. We talk about why “funny is a skill,” how humor and authenticity build real relationships (and real business), and why sometimes the best way to lead is with a smile. Whether you’re launching a business, building community, or simply craving real-life connection, Brian shows us how laughter can open doors — and hearts.

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Brian Trendler

In this powerful episode Laurie sits down with Haley Scully, Sr. Vice President of Ministry Operations at Hope for the Heart. Haley opens up about the mission behind their newest resource, The Care and Counsel Handbook—a practical guide designed to equip everyday people to listen well, respond with wisdom, and offer compassionate, Christ-centered support to those who are hurting.

Haley also shares the deeply personal story behind her own book, Land and Sky, and the ways God has shaped her calling through seasons of challenge, stretching, and forgiveness. Together, Laurie and Haley explore what it means to serve others with humility, how to hold space for someone’s pain, and why forgiveness can be one of the most freeing choices we make.

If you’re passionate about faith, healing, emotional wholeness, caregiving, or simply becoming a better listener, this conversation will speak straight to your heart.

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Land & Sky

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