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Infuse Compassion

Amy Quesenberry & Mark Carpenter

Infuse Compassion, a podcast hosted by Amy Quesenberry and Mark Carpenter, explores the transformative power of compassion in both professional and personal spheres.

This insightful podcast offers actionable strategies to integrate compassion, enhancing results, relationships and overall well-being. By prioritizing human connection, listeners can build trust, inspire teams, and create lasting impact.

Designed for current and aspiring business and community leaders, Infuse Compassion delivers authentic and vulnerable conversations that help to release barriers, open minds fostering meaningful connection to prioritize humanity in interactions.

Tune in to gain tools for stronger communities, thriving businesses, and enriched personal lives through the power of compassion.

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Tuesday · 36 min
E82: Align With Intention: Reflections on Jen Pestikas
Your body will speak to you – first in a whisper, then in a shout -- that your work is out of alignment with your purpose. In this episode of the Infuse Compassion podcast, Amy and Mark reflect on their conversation with Jen Pestikas, founder of Brave Women at Work, and share their own stories of how their bodies “keep score” when they ignore inner signals. They unpack what it feels like physically, mentally, and emotionally when you’re off-purpose—and what shifts when you finally listen. Amy and Mark also explore the fears that surface when considering a career leap, and practical steps to move through those fears with compassion. In this conversation, you’ll learn: - How to notice the body’s early warning signs that your work is out of alignment - Common fears around taking a career leap—and how to face them - Ways to find people who build your energy (and gently step back from those who drain it) - How to share your positive energy to support others’ dreams The episode closes with a challenge: bring intentional, uplifting energy to someone this week as a way to infuse compassion. Jennifer Pestikas is an executive with over 20 years of experience in the financial services industry. She is currently the Chief Experience Officer of a Chicagoland financial institution. Jen understands the necessary skills to make significant leaps in your career, including mindset, asking for what you want, interviewing skills, the ability to negotiate, professional presence and more. In addition to her corporate work, Jen leverages her experience with her personal company, Brave Women at Work. At Brave Women at Work, Jen offers individual and group executive and leadership coaching for women. She helps her clients better identify their strengths, what they want, what is holding them back and how to remove these barriers so they can take bolder and braver action in their careers. Contact Jen: Bravewomenatwork.com Jenniferpestikas.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenniferpestikas/ Search for “Brave Women at Work” on Amazon to find the books in Jen’s series Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
August 18 · 34 min
E81: Being A Brave Woman with Jen Pestikas
What if your career wasn’t meant to be a ladder, but a lattice—where sideways or even downward moves move you closer to your purpose? In this episode of the Infuse Compassion podcast, Amy and Mark talk with Jen Pestikas, founder of Brave Women at Work, about recognizing when your work is out of alignment and how to make a compassionate “career leap.” Jen shares her story of burnout, how “her body kept score” when she ignored the signs, and what shifted when she stopped raising the bar for achievement and started listening to herself. She also talks about navigating critics, separating energetically from people who don’t support your dreams, and finding those who help you “fly your plane higher.” In this conversation, you’ll learn: - How to know when it’s time for a career leap - Why a “shower of self-compassion” is essential when starting a new path - A simple practice to track who boosts your energy and who drains it - What it really means to be a “Brave Woman at Work” in the face of imposter syndrome Jen’s tip for compassionators: if you’re not listening to yourself, it’s hard to be genuinely compassionate to others. This episode will help you begin that listening. Jennifer Pestikas is an executive with over 20 years of experience in the financial services industry. She is currently the Chief Experience Officer of a Chicagoland financial institution. Jen understands the necessary skills to make significant leaps in your career, including mindset, asking for what you want, interviewing skills, the ability to negotiate, professional presence and more. In addition to her corporate work, Jen leverages her experience with her personal company, Brave Women at Work. At Brave Women at Work, Jen offers individual and group executive and leadership coaching for women. She helps her clients better identify their strengths, what they want, what is holding them back and how to remove these barriers so they can take bolder and braver action in their careers. Contact Jen: Bravewomenatwork.com Jenniferpestikas.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenniferpestikas/ Search for “Brave Women at Work” on Amazon to find the books in Jen’s series Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
August 11 · 31 min
E80: Slow Down For The Long Haul: Reflections from Lindsay Schiess
Our neural pathways create defaults in how we react in emotional situations. The only way to change these neural pathways is to slow down, be aware of your thoughts, and stay curious. In this episode, Amy and Mark discuss what we learned from Lindsay Schiess in our last episode about overcoming the challenging emotions we can so easily face in today’s achievement-focused world. Join our discussion about: • The importance of slowing down and listening to our body when we feel strong emotions. • Keys to listening more effectively to create stronger relationships and connected teams. • The power of breathing as an emotional reset. • The importance of connecting to a higher power to maintain perspective in difficult situations. We’ll share personal perspectives on the skills Lindsay discussed last week and how each of us can create more connectedness with ourselves and others with a few simple skills. Lindsay Shiss is a speaker, therapist, professor at the University of Utah, and podcast host—which basically means she asks a lot of questions and never stops being fascinated by what makes people tick. This ties to her identify as a curious soul! Through her work, she helps individuals, teams, and organizations build resilience, strengthen relationships, and navigate life and work with more courage and compassion. She loves people, pancakes, and sleeping under the stars, although not necessarily all at once. She is a mom to four and wife to one patient man and believes families are the greatest classroom for learning how to love, grow, mess up, say sorry, and try again…and again and again. More than anything, she loves people and believes deeply in the goodness of people and the remarkable capacity we all have to heal, grow, and show up for one another. Contact Lindsay: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lindsayschiess/, lindsayschiess.com, https://www.instagram.com/lindsay.schiess/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
August 4 · 33 min
E79: Listen to Connect with Lindsay Schiess
Many people today are feeling anxious, overwhelmed, and self-critical, according to this week’s guest, psychologist, counselor, and speaker Lindsay Schiess. At the heart of these emotions is a sense of lost connection, starting with connection to themselves. Lindsay shares her experiencing counseling and coaching individuals and teams to build resilience and create stronger relationships. In this episode you’ll learn: • The importance of connecting with yourself in order to connect with others. • How listening to your body is a vital first step in countering anxiety and overwhelm. • The power of listening as a key leadership skill to strengthen teams. • The positive impact of slowing down and remaining curious to regulate our emotions. You’ll get a master class in managing the challenging emotional moments you may face in today’s challenging times. Listen for ways you can lead yourself and others more effectively. Lindsay Shiss is a speaker, therapist, professor at the University of Utah, and podcast host—which basically means she asks a lot of questions and never stops being fascinated by what makes people tick. This ties to her identify as a curious soul! Through her work, she helps individuals, teams, and organizations build resilience, strengthen relationships, and navigate life and work with more courage and compassion. She loves people, pancakes, and sleeping under the stars, although not necessarily all at once. She is a mom to four and wife to one patient man and believes families are the greatest classroom for learning how to love, grow, mess up, say sorry, and try again…and again and again. More than anything, she loves people and believes deeply in the goodness of people and the remarkable capacity we all have to heal, grow, and show up for one another. https://www.linkedin.com/in/lindsayschiess/, lindsayschiess.com, https://www.instagram.com/lindsay.schiess/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
July 28 · 37 min
E78: We All Need Community: Reflections on Karen Eddington
In our hectic world, feeling isolated can happen to many of us. Amy and Mark reflect on what we learned in the last episode from Karen Eddington about the “leave me alone era.” We discuss: • How isolation contributes to burnout. • The importance of creating community – not just co-workers – in the workplace. • Personal applications and examples of Karen’s research from “The Under Pressure Project.” Join the conversation by sharing your thoughts in the comments about where you’ve experienced the “leave me alone era” impact you personally or professionally. Then consider how you can help build communities to help counter the prevailing isolation many are experiencing today. Karen Eddington is a 20-year resilience researcher, keynote speaker, and author, who teaches you connection skills based on her research in The Under Pressure Project. Featured on ESPN for helping student athletes develop leadership skills, founder of a non-profit Outreach program in Utah, and neighborhood chalk artist, Karen teaches the importance of community at conferences across the country. Contact Karen: Website: KarenEddington.com Email: Karen@KarenEddington.com LinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/in/kareneddingtonspeaker/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
July 21 · 34 min
E77: Healing Doesn't Happen in Silos with Karen Eddington
“Leave Me Alone.” Sometimes people say that with words, sometimes with actions. And the “leave me alone” culture is pervasive today. In this episode, we talk with Karen Eddington about her research findings for “The Under Pressure Project,” which identified mental isolation as one of the key reasons people feel pressure. Without feeling seen and understood, people can’t move forward, and every problem is magnified. Listen in as we discuss: • Environmental factors that have created the “leave me alone era.” • The importance of in-person communities to counter mental isolation. • Steps you can take to help yourself or others who are experiencing feelings of isolation. You’ll also love the end-of-episode tip Karen gives to infuse compassion into your week. Join us and join the effort to counter the isolation epidemic we face today. Karen Eddington is a 20-year resilience researcher, keynote speaker, and author, who teaches you connection skills based on her research in The Under Pressure Project. Featured on ESPN for helping student athletes develop leadership skills, founder of a non-profit Outreach program in Utah, and neighborhood chalk artist, Karen teaches the importance of community at conferences across the country. Contact Karen: Website: KarenEddington.com Email: Karen@KarenEddington.com LinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/in/kareneddingtonspeaker/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
July 14 · 33 min
E76: Find Your Way Home, Reflecting on Dr John Rivera
Sometimes the winding journey of life leads us on paths away from compassion for ourselves and others. When the physical, mental, and emotional pressures of these unproductive paths catch up to us, we need to follow the warning signs to get back on a healthier path. Join Amy and Mark as they discuss their conversation last week with Dr. John Rivera about the importance of seeing others and yourselves as “a whole person.” The combination of physical, mental, spiritual, and emotional all work together to create your state of health. Listen in as we share: • How Dr. John’s experience applies beyond the medical field to all areas of business. • The value of changing the perspective of serving people as a privilege, not a chore. • Ways to look for early warning signs that you’re on the wrong path and how exploring different angles from which to solve problems can lead to simple solutions. • How small shifts and adjustments can make a big difference in your overall health. Seeing yourself and others as whole beings creates new perspective that allows you to get better results, build stronger relationships, and care for yourself and others more productively. We’d love to hear your perspective on this conversation in the comments. Dr John Rivera was raised by a nurse mother and minister father, and learned early that a meaningful life means showing up for others. As the oldest child and natural protector, he followed this parents' example into medicine, excelling through school and mentorship under a doctor who embodied everything he aspired to be—compassionate, socially aware, and respected. But two decades in corporate medicine took its toll. The calling became a grind. Personal struggles compounded by the loss of a spouse left John unmotivated and lost. Through a journey of self-discovery he found the courage to start his own practice. In that space of freedom, everything shifted. Gratitude became his lens. Empathy deepened. he rediscovered what he had always known: that caring for others is a profound privilege. Today, freed from corporate constraints, he practices medicine with compassion and humanity at the center—the way it was always meant to be. Contact Dr. John: tiktok/IG/FB @riveraobgyn YouTube @riveraobgyn www.Riveraobgyn.com Dr@riveraobgyn.com Affiliated with Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
July 7 · 37 min
E75: Meet People Where They Are with Dr. John Rivera
Showing up at work just for a paycheck takes a toll on our mental and physical well-being, regardless of the status of your position. As a physician, Dr. John Rivera experienced this toll personally – and it changed how he started seeing patients. Join as for this episode of the Infuse Compassion podcast to hear Dr. John share his path toward finding greater meaning and value in his work by seeing people as whole beings. You’ll hear Dr. John share his perspective about: • The importance of acknowledging the good in your life, even when facing challenges. • Changing perspective on working with people as a privilege rather than a chore. • Meeting people – including yourself -- where they are to fulfill their needs rather than treating everyone the same. • The value and importance of finding one act of self-care every week to maintain balance in your life. Dr. John’s story goes beyond the medical profession to all areas of life. Listen in and apply his experience and message to increase your health and well-being. Dr John Rivera was raised by a nurse mother and minister father, and learned early that a meaningful life means showing up for others. As the oldest child and natural protector, he followed this parents' example into medicine, excelling through school and mentorship under a doctor who embodied everything he aspired to be—compassionate, socially aware, and respected. But two decades in corporate medicine took its toll. The calling became a grind. Personal struggles compounded by the loss of a spouse left John unmotivated and lost. Through a journey of self-discovery he found the courage to start his own practice. In that space of freedom, everything shifted. Gratitude became his lens. Empathy deepened. he rediscovered what he had always known: that caring for others is a profound privilege. Today, freed from corporate constraints, he practices medicine with compassion and humanity at the center—the way it was always meant to be. Contact Dr. John: tiktok/IG/FB @riveraobgyn YouTube @riveraobgyn www.Riveraobgyn.com Dr@riveraobgyn.com Affiliated with Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
June 30 · 29 min
E74: Fostering the Potential in Others, Reflecting on Heather Nemelka
Hiring is difficult work. Managers are often left evaluating people’s worth based on a resume and answers to a few basic questions. If we don’t take the time to see the potential in applicants, we often miss out on valuable, loyal contributors. Listen in as Amy and Mark discuss their perspectives on our conversation last week with Heather Nemelka, founder of Elavare, a non-profit dedicated to helping women entering the workplace after time away to raise families. We discuss our thoughts on: • The importance of creating the right narrative in interviews to emphasize your value to hiring managers. • The importance of tapping into others who can support your return to the workplace. • Why hiring for potential and cultural fit may be more important than hiring for specific skills. Without a compassionate lens, it’s easy to overlook candidates who may be loyal, high-contributing team members. We’d love to get your thoughts in the comments section. Heather Nemelka is the Founder of Elavare, dedicated to helping women build confidence and return to the workforce through training, mentorship, and community support. Drawing from over 20 years in leadership and marketing, as well as her personal journey of re-entering the workforce as a single mom of five, Heather created Elavare to empower women during career transitions. Beyond Elavare, Heather serves as vice-chair of the Silicon Slopes AI Chapter and sits on the board of Bear River Mutual and MomTribe. She holds a BA in Communications and an MBA from Brigham Young University. Above all, she loves being a mom to her five kids. Contact Heather: Email: hnemelka@elavare.com Website: www.elavare.com Event: https://elavareco.elavare.com/elavare-summit-2025 (Elavare Summit) Substack: https://heathernemelka.substack.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/heathernemelka/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/elavare Youtube: @elavare Instagram: @heathernemelka Instagram: @elavareco Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/heathernemelka Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
June 23 · 36 min
E73: The Value of Moms on YOUR Workforce with Heather Nemelka
Women entering (or re-entering) the workplace after spending time to raise children face unique challenges. Heather Nemelka, our guest this week on Infuse Compassion, knows all about those challenges because she lived them herself. Now as the founder of the nonprofit Elavare, she uses this experience to help other women in this stage of life to face and overcome those challenges. This episode is vital for employers as well as mothers returning to the workplace and anyone who knows a mother returning to work. Listen in to learn from Heather: • The top challenges facing women returning to work (it may not be what you think) and how to overcome those challenges. • What you can do to support friends who are returning to work after a break to increase their changes of getting meaningful work. • Why women returning to work should be considered top candidates by hiring managers. Don’t miss this powerful, compassionate, inspiring episode that emphasizes the potential and value that exist within everyone. Heather Nemelka is the Founder of Elavare, dedicated to helping women build confidence and return to the workforce through training, mentorship, and community support. Drawing from over 20 years in leadership and marketing, as well as her personal journey of re-entering the workforce as a single mom of five, Heather created Elavare to empower women during career transitions. Beyond Elavare, Heather serves as vice-chair of the Silicon Slopes AI Chapter and sits on the board of Bear River Mutual and MomTribe. She holds a BA in Communications and an MBA from Brigham Young University. Above all, she loves being a mom to her five kids. Contact Heather: Email: hnemelka@elavare.com Website: www.elavare.com Event: https://elavareco.elavare.com/elavare-summit-2025 (Elavare Summit) Substack: https://heathernemelka.substack.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/heathernemelka/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/elavare Youtube: @elavare Instagram: @heathernemelka Instagram: @elavareco Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/heathernemelka Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S1 · E72
June 16 · 31 min
E72: Choose Contentment Over Comparison, Reflections on Kathie Gwilliam
We’ve all seen – or experienced – times when comparison created division between people. When this happens, it keeps us from being the best version of ourself and moves us away from the results we want. In this episode, Amy and Mark share their thoughts about our conversation last week with Kathie Gwilliam, who has studied and speaks on the dangers of unhealthy comparison. We share our personal perspectives of times when comparison got in our way at work and at home, as well as some ideas you can implement to move away from unhealthy comparison. In this episode, you’ll hear: • The red flags you can expect to see when comparison starts getting in the way. • How our expectations often make comparison more challenging, personally and professionally. • Ideas for workplaces to change the way they talk about performance to reduce unhealthy comparison and recognize individuals. Comparison will happen, but it doesn’t have to diminish people. We love the phrase Kathie used that “conceit is comparison, but recognition is confidence.” Join us in helping us get past unhealthy comparison to seeing the value in each person. We’d love to hear how you will apply these principles in your life. Share in the comments section. Kathie Gwilliam is an author, motivational speaker, and host of the Project Confidence podcast. She helps individuals and organizations overcome the damaging effects of comparison so they can build confidence, connection, and compassion through her SOAR method and AIR principles. Kathie teaches practical tools that strengthen personal contentment and elevate workplace culture. Contact Kathie: Website: https://www.kathiegwilliam.com/ Instagram: @kathiegspeaks Email: kathiegwilliam@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S1 · E71
June 15 · 35 min
E71: The Cost of Comparison with Kathie Gwilliam
We make comparisons all the time. It’s completely natural. But when we use comparison to make ourselves better than or less than others, comparison is dangerous and costly. On this episode of Infuse Compassion, we talk with Kathie Gwilliam about the research she has done on the cost of comparison and how to compare in more healthy, productive ways. Listen in to learn: • How our choices can keep comparison from making us vain or bitter, which drives wedges between us and others. • A four-step process that helps us recognize when we’re comparing ourselves to others and respond in a more productive way. • The impact of the words we use at work and home to either promote or diminish unhealthy comparison. • Ways to see the value in everyone without creating unhealthy comparisons. Whether you’re a parent, teacher, leader, or team member, this episode will help you create stronger relationships that reinforce confidence and the value of each individual. Listen in, then share your thoughts on how you will apply what you learned. Kathie Gwilliam is an author, motivational speaker, and host of the Project Confidence podcast. She helps individuals and organizations overcome the damaging effects of comparison so they can build confidence, connection, and compassion through her SOAR method and AIR principles. Kathie teaches practical tools that strengthen personal contentment and elevate workplace culture. Contact Kathie: Website: https://www.kathiegwilliam.com/ Instagram: @kathiegspeaks Email: kathiegwilliam@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
June 2 · 32 min
E70: Go Beyond Your Circumstances, Reflections on Hanna Dafne Bauer
Business – and life – often comes with challenging circumstances. Success comes by going beyond those circumstances and making adjustments that focus on strengthening teams and culture. In this episode, Amy and Mark share key takeaways from our conversation in the last episode with Hanna Bauer, CEO of HEARTnomics. Join us as we discuss: - The importance of noticing subtle signs that psychological safety is diminishing. - The challenge of senior leaders in setting the tone for dealing with challenges, and the importance of their example to front-line leaders. - How focusing on values helps teams adapt to change. Tune in for our additional ideas on how to build heart-centered teams and organizations. Hanna Bauer is the Founder & CEO of HEARTnomics™, a leadership and organizational transformation firm that blends operational excellence with human-centered design. A Maxwell Leadership Faculty Member, Lean Six Sigma Black Belt, and Baldrige Examiner, she equips leaders to drive transformation through love, excellence, and measurable performance. Her resilience is personal—shaped by surviving childhood heart disease and a pioneering heart procedure that redefined her purpose. That breakthrough became the blueprint for HEARTnomics™, where she helps leaders restore rhythm, reclaim human potential, and lead with both heart and precision. Hanna brings powerful stories, practical tools, and a refreshing approach to leadership that inspires audiences to rethink how they work, live, and lead. More about Hannah: LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/bauerhanna Instagram: @hannabauer777 https://www.instagram.com/hannabauer777/ Facebook: https://facebook.com/hannad.bauer YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@heartnomics Book: Hustle with HEART:52 Mini-Shifts to Maximize your Impact available on Amazon https://a.co/d/dDeK4mD Free Assessment: https://heartnomics.com/assessments/ Sizzle Reel: https://youtu.be/2gayfWDaqwc?si=1f1tEmx355YIlLNU Speaker Reel-https://youtu.be/PfJTZXClydI?feature=shared Book Hanna to Speak: https://myleadershipstrategist.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 26 · 35 min
E69: Adaptability as a Power Skill with Hanna Bauer
If your business is a living organism, how do you ensure the heart keeps it alive? In this episode, we talk with Hanna Dafne Bauer, founder and CEO of HEARTnomics. As the survivor of a rare childhood heart condition, Hanna knows the importance of the heart personally and in business. We talk about how to keep the systems of organizations working well and working together to achieve success. Listen in as we discuss: - How adaptability – particularly dealing with setbacks – lays the foundation for a compassionate organization. - The impact of fear on leadership and culture. - The importance of psychological safety and tips for knowing whether team members feel safe with their leaders. This episode is packed with rapid-fire examples and practical tips to keep organizations thriving with a strong heart at their core. Hanna Bauer is the Founder & CEO of HEARTnomics™, a leadership and organizational transformation firm that blends operational excellence with human-centered design. A Maxwell Leadership Faculty Member, Lean Six Sigma Black Belt, and Baldrige Examiner, she equips leaders to drive transformation through love, excellence, and measurable performance. Her resilience is personal—shaped by surviving childhood heart disease and a pioneering heart procedure that redefined her purpose. That breakthrough became the blueprint for HEARTnomics™, where she helps leaders restore rhythm, reclaim human potential, and lead with both heart and precision. Hanna brings powerful stories, practical tools, and a refreshing approach to leadership that inspires audiences to rethink how they work, live, and lead. More about Hannah: LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/bauerhanna Instagram: @hannabauer777 https://www.instagram.com/hannabauer777/ Facebook: https://facebook.com/hannad.bauer YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@heartnomics Book: Hustle with HEART:52 Mini-Shifts to Maximize your Impact available on Amazon https://a.co/d/dDeK4mD Free Assessment: https://heartnomics.com/assessments/ Sizzle Reel: https://youtu.be/2gayfWDaqwc?si=1f1tEmx355YIlLNU Speaker Reel-https://youtu.be/PfJTZXClydI?feature=shared Book Hanna to Speak: https://myleadershipstrategist.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 19 · 29 min
E68: Invest in Building Trust, Reflections on Susan LePlae Miller
We know trust is important in relationships, but sometimes building trust seems elusive. Amy and Mark spend this episode reflecting on our conversation with Susan LaPlae Miller in the last episode. Listen in as we talk about: - Behaviors that build trust in organizations. - The power and importance of listening without judgement in building trust. - The importance of being aware of how our thoughts drive our behaviors. - The value of building in trust during good times. If you’re interested in increasing trust in your teams or relationships – and who isn’t – join us for this conversation. Susan LePlae Miller is a speaker, author, and founder of Pieces of I, with decades of experience helping organizations and individuals align purpose, values, and meaningful impact. Guided by her mantra, “Know your value, live your values,” Susan’s work centers on compassionate leadership, self-trust, and sustainable contribution, especially during seasons of transition. Through writing, speaking, and workshops, she helps people move from awareness to action while staying grounded, connected and intentional. Connect with Susan: Website: https://www.piecesofi.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/susan-leplae-miller/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/piecesofillc/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/piecesofi Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@PiecesOfI Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 12 · 34 min
E67: Know Yourself, Trust Yourself With Susan LePlae Miller
We all have work experiences and relationships that are great…and some that aren’t so great. What makes the difference? That was the question our guest, Susan LaPlae Miller, tackled as she founded Pieces of I to help organizations and individuals align purpose, values, and impact. Listen in as Susan shares with us: - The power of leaders modeling humility, listening, and continued learning to build strong and compassionate teams. - How values drive your interactions with others, especially as a leader. - Keys to maintaining strong teams during difficult times. - How to avoid “over-responsibility” and the associated burnout that comes with it. Trust drives results, and it starts with trusting yourself. Join us for valuable lessons that can be applied personally as well as professionally. Susan LePlae Miller is a speaker, author, and founder of Pieces of I, with decades of experience helping organizations and individuals align purpose, values, and meaningful impact. Guided by her mantra, “Know your value, live your values,” Susan’s work centers on compassionate leadership, self-trust, and sustainable contribution, especially during seasons of transition. Through writing, speaking, and workshops, she helps people move from awareness to action while staying grounded, connected and intentional. Contact Susan: Website: https://www.piecesofi.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/susan-leplae-miller/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/piecesofillc/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/piecesofi Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@PiecesOfI Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S1 · E66
May 5 · 30 min
E66: Be Your Own Agent, Reflections from Nancy Griffin
It’s hard to match the enthusiasm of Nancy Griffen (if you listened to last week’s episode, you know what we mean), but Amy and Mark do their best in this episode as they reflect on their conversation with Nancy about accomplished women. In this episode, we share our thoughts around the power of women finding a “second act” in their lives and the importance of: - Finding the right advisors to support your dreams. - Philanthropy as a factor in fulfilling your life’s purpose. - Focusing on health as a priority. If you know a Prime Time Women – someone 55-70 who is starting another chapter of purpose in her life – or if you are a Prime Time Women, listen in and add your thoughts in the comment. It’s not just about accomplishing big goals, it’s about continually seeking growth. Nancy is a connector and influencer attributing her success to personal courage, determination, and joy, when focusing on women’s health and wellness, hence creating Women, Worth & Wellness. Nancy enjoys every opportunity to inspire and inform women about their personal health and wealth, net worth and self-worth, philanthropy and legacy—so that women feel fabulous, generous, joyful, confident, and on top of their game every day. Find Nancy: Website - https://womenworthwellness.com/ LinkedIn Personal - https://www.linkedin.com/in/nancygriffincfpepc/ LinkedIn Company - https://www.linkedin.com/company/womenworthandwellness/ Facebook Personal - https://www.facebook.com/nancy.griffin.1293 Facebook Company - https://www.facebook.com/womenworthandwellness Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/womenworthandwellness/ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCODT3IoUJsg0HEDx1zMQRHA X - https://x.com/@womenworthandwe Nancy's mother's jam business story: https://womenworthwellness.com/7000-jars-of-jam/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S1 · E65
April 28 · 34 min
E65: Give More Than You Take with Nancy Griffin
Nancy Griffin believes women in their “prime time” — ages 55 to 70 — are just getting started. Inspired by her own mother, who launched a jam business after raising her children, Nancy has dedicated her career to helping women claim their worth, build their wealth, and protect their wellbeing. In this episode of the Infuse Compassion podcast, Nancy shares how being overlooked for a promotion because she was a mother pushed her to redefine success on her own terms. Nancy now serves high-net-worth women connected to health organizations, helping them give generously, live fully, and feel truly accomplished. With a deep focus on both health and wealth, Nancy encourages women to step up, seek support, and “give more than you take” in every season of life. In this episode you’ll learn: - Why “prime time” can be the most powerful season in a woman’s life - How compassion and philanthropy fit into smart wealth management - Practical ways to protect your health while you’re building wealth - Mindset shifts to feel worthy, supported, and joy-filled as you grow Join us as we share what it really means to be an “accomplished” woman. Nancy is a connector and influencer attributing her success to personal courage, determination, and joy, when focusing on women’s health and wellness, hence creating Women, Worth & Wellness. Nancy enjoys every opportunity to inspire and inform women about their personal health and wealth, net worth and self-worth, philanthropy and legacy—so that women feel fabulous, generous, joyful, confident, and on top of their game every day. Contact Nancy: • Website - https://womenworthwellness.com/• LinkedIn Personal - https://www.linkedin.com/in/nancygriffincfpepc/• LinkedIn Company - https://www.linkedin.com/company/womenworthandwellness/• Facebook Personal - https://www.facebook.com/nancy.griffin.1293• Facebook Company - https://www.facebook.com/womenworthandwellness• Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/womenworthandwellness/• YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCODT3IoUJsg0HEDx1zMQRHA• X - https://x.com/@womenworthandwe Nancy's mother's jam business story: https://womenworthwellness.com/7000-jars-of-jam/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S1 · E64
April 21 · 32 min
E64: Be The Light, Reflections from Tammy Rene
Humans crave light. Sometimes, even when the sun is shining, we feel in the dark emotionally and need to find light. In this episode of the Infuse Compassion podcast, Amy and Mark reflect on their conversation with Tammy Rene in last week’s episode. We talk about finding our way back to light when life turns dark. We discuss: - How we can be helpful in providing light to others. - The importance of finding tools and resources to help you out of darkness. - The power of seeing people and recognizing their value. Darkness happens, often through the actions of others. Finding the way to light requires compassion and builds within us the compassion to help others. Join us for this conversation, then add to the conversation by adding your thoughts in the comments. As a survivor of childhood sexual and physical abuse in a cult, Tammy René brings her personal experience of overcoming trauma to audiences to inspire hope and understanding. Her messages offer victims of childhood trauma keys to healing and offer insights for helping lift those who struggle on their healing journey. Tammy's life story dismantles the stigma of mental illness and shows that “regardless of the pains and heartache we are called to go through, all of us can find light and hope, ultimately thriving in a life that is uniquely our own.” She currently volunteers with her local Suicide Prevention Network as a PTSD support group facilitator. She has worked as a CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocate) on behalf of abused and neglected children. Tammy hosts two podcast series: "Survivor Shift: Moving from Surviving to Thriving," where she interviews others about critical shifts in thought and behavior that allowed them to move forward after trauma; "Building on the Light," where guests share pieces of light they've discovered that help them continue to build a life they can thrive in. She is the author of her bestselling and award-winning memoir, "Miracles in the Dark: How a Childhood Cult and Abuse Victim Reclaimed the Light". Contact Tammy: https://www.youtube.com/@TammyRene915 https://www.buildonthelight.com tammy@buildonthelight.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tammy-rene-buildonthelight/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S1 · E63
April 14 · 33 min
E63: Find the Light with Tammy Rene
Note: Be aware that this episode addresses mistreatment of children and other challenging topics. It may not be appropriate for younger audiences. Childhood experiences impact us even as adults. For some, those experiences are motivational. For others, they can be devastating. Our guest this week survived a difficult childhood but found her way to light and hope. Even in the midst of her pain, her true self never stopped hungering for light. In this episode of the Infuse Compassion podcast, Tammy Rene shares how a single act of generosity—her grandfather paying for college—opened the door to freedom from her childhood challenges and led her to others who helped her find light. Through writing, music, and faith in a loving higher power, she began “recycling her garbage”—transforming the worst parts of her story into hope for others. Tammy now offers lifelines of hope both to others who experienced similar difficulties and to those who love them, inviting all of us to see people clearly and believe in their worth. In this episode you’ll learn: - How Tammy transformed her challenges into a source of light and hope - Practical ways survivors can begin healing and reconnecting with their true selves - How to support someone through difficulties without fixing, comparing, or questioning their reality - Why your presence, vulnerability, and belief in others can be a life-changing gift More about Tammy: https://www.youtube.com/@TammyRene915 https://www.buildonthelight.com tammy@buildonthelight.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tammy-rene-buildonthelight/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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