Part 2 continues our conversation with Ginger, who offers excellent advice right out of the gate. We talk about how life is anything but linear and rarely goes as planned, and she shares some of the tools and insights from both her personal and professional experience that help her navigate her PowerLane every day. Episode Quote “I’ll never jeopard…

Our conversation with Ginger Chinn brings great perspective how even ‘small’ decisions can change your trajectory. We talk about asking for what you want, allyship across genders, and that it’s totally OK to realize what you DON’T care about so you can focus on what you do! Ginger shows up with polish and grace in whatever she takes on, including s…

We’re back for Part 2 of our conversation with Dr. Susan Madsen. Picking up where we left off in Part 1, we continue exploring her journey to becoming a strong researcher, cultivating specific strengths and skills, and growing into her “Tap.” We touch on allyship, sponsorship, and giving specific feedback, and the importance of recognizing that whe…

The journey of my friend, colleague, and mentor, Dr. Susan Madsen, in becoming an international scholar and movement-maker is full of wisdom and inspirational insights (and a mini-celebration of the benefits of double-knit!). We learn how her childhood experiences and beliefs for the future helped shape her leadership style, and are inspired by her…

We’re back for Part 2 of our conversation with Dr. Erin O’Brien, continuing our insightful discussion about the joy of working with your partner, the importance of community engagement, and how helping others find and shape their own PowerLane journey is something she is passionate about. Enjoy! Episode Quote "When you exceed your capacity, life ju…

The PowerLane Podcast is back after our brief break with an insightful conversation with Dr. Erin O’Brien. We talk with this grounded, articulate university professor about prioritizing education, the importance of making connections and living abroad, and how crafting a non-traditional career in academia has helped her design a PowerLane journey t…

August is in full swing, and we are thrilled to be celebrating nearly one year of the PowerLane! What a year it’s been! We’ve laughed, cried, and gone deep with so many brilliant humans, and this is just the beginning! We have some exciting changes in the works, so we’re taking a short break from publishing, and we’ll be back in September to contin…

Welcome to a new PowerLane series: Guest Ahas! We held an appreciation party for our PowerLane guests this spring, and several of them joined us in the studio to share the take aways and ahas they’ve gained - both as a guest on the PowerLane podcast, and from listening in to others' inspiring stories. We'll be sharing different guest perspectives o…

Linda Stay’s PowerLane journey is filled with deep passion, vulnerability, baseball bats to the gut, and life-affirming revelations. Her story is one of personal evolution through deep-rooted religion, chronic disease, work, faith, and family – all wrapped in love, determination, and sometimes pain. Leaning into the pain and beauty of whatever life…

Linda Stay’s PowerLane journey is filled with deep passion, vulnerability, baseball bats to the gut, and life-affirming revelations. Her story is one of personal evolution through deep-rooted religion, chronic disease, work, faith, and family – all wrapped in love, determination, and sometimes pain. Leaning into the pain and beauty of whatever life…

Linda Stay’s PowerLane journey is filled with deep passion, vulnerability, baseball bats to the gut, and life-affirming revelations. Her story is one of personal evolution through deep-rooted religion, chronic disease, work, faith, and family – all wrapped in love, determination, and sometimes pain. Leaning into the pain and beauty of whatever life…

Welcome back to the special PowerLane series: Guest Ahas! We held an appreciation party for our PowerLane guests earlier this spring, and several of them joined us in the studio to share the take aways and ahas they’ve gained - both as a guest on the PowerLane podcast, and from listening in to others' inspiring stories. We'll be sharing different g…

From being “Jamie and the kids” to living and working around the world, and now nurturing her roots back in her home state, this conversation brings laughter and fresh perspectives about a crazy range of foreign experiences and the many issues with which she chooses to engage in back home. It’s entertainment, intrigue, and education all wrapped int…

Author and cancer warrior Liz Leedle shares her story of hope and feistiness, both in dealing with cancer and in life. Her book, Scream: The Dark and Humourous Lessons of a Cancer Warrior asks the questions, “Are you living? Or are you just living with cancer?” We talk about being the CEO of your own team, sincerely caring for one another, and care…

Michelle packs big passion and a big voice with sincerity and humility. An east coast native who now calls Utah home, she shows up in life with a strong sense of self and an expectation that everyone belongs. A desire and drive to learn leads to her tenacity for trying new things, and she lives within a growth mindset that she also looks for in oth…

Michelle packs big passion and a big voice with sincerity and humility. An east coast native who now calls Utah home, she shows up in life with a strong sense of self and an expectation that everyone belongs. A desire and drive to learn leads to her tenacity for trying new things, and she lives within a growth mindset that she also looks for in oth…

We are back this week with Dr. Sharon Richens for Part 2 of this two-part conversation that includes an array of insights that sprout from early messages of, “you can do whatever you want.” We talk girls in STEM, being outdoors, delivering babies on day one, thriving in medical entrepreneurship, and making brave family choices. We discover a few pl…

Dr. Sharon Richens is our guest for this two-part conversation that includes an array of insights that sprout from early messages of, “you can do whatever you want.” We talk girls in STEM, being outdoors, delivering babies on day one, thriving in medical entrepreneurship, and making brave family choices. We discover a few places where our career pa…

Welcome to a new PowerLane series: Guest Ahas! We held an appreciation party for our PowerLane guests earlier this spring, and several of them joined us in the studio to share the take aways and ahas they’ve gained - both as a guest on the PowerLane podcast, and from listening in to others' inspiring stories. We'll be sharing different guest perspe…

This mom of eight, Kundalini yoga teacher, and construction and mortgage industry professional truly lives the title of her PowerLane episode! Nan’s peace-filled, centered approach to life took root after more than a decade of suffering debilitating migraines; it has since anchored several self- and life- transformations and endured both tragic los…

One of my best friends, our guest this week is a woman who shows up with heart, grit, and integrity for family, friends, work, and herself. Her entrepreneurial spirit showed up early – leading her down a career path based on what she’s good at – and evolving into a successful company and lifestyle that allows her to continue creating more of what s…

Brace yourself for another empowering conversation with this week’s guest, Parul Somani. Parul’s work as a speaker, workshop facilitator, author, and life leadership coach is heavily influenced by her own life experience, including a hard-earned education, corporate-to-startup career track, surviving breast cancer as a new mom, and becoming an avid…

Our guest this week brings a strong dose of vulnerability, compassion, and resiliency to the PowerLane. What you see is what you get with Tiffany Mitchell. She’s a passionate animal lover who knows that standing up for those with no voice is a must-do for her Type-A, tender-hearted self. From creating early work that met her priorities, to followin…

Sheena Luy is a dynamic scientist who’s willing to walk into the unknown to seize opportunities and prove to herself that “I can do that.” Her wisdom is deep and natural, and she reminds us that having the self-confidence to take our time before taking action leads to sturdy decisions. We talk about banking positive energy, investing in patience, a…

Alzerina’s story takes us on a journey from humble beginnings in Cape Verde, to Paris couture, to NYC and Times Square. She has contagious energy (even virtually!) and an ability to bring big dreams to life. Her story is full of life lessons on setting goals, building relationships, trusting opportunity, and holding firm to a tenacious commitment t…

This week’s conversation with Shonie Christensen is full of surprises and so much fun. From dramatic interpretation to meaningful mentors, and making hard choices to making the call - we discuss life changes, a lifetime of careers, and being truthful when glossing over the truth isn’t authentic. A business owner, mom, partner, and community-lifter,…

This week we talk with Amber Williams about her unique ability to mix logic and heart, how it brings her joy to bring out the individual talents of each person, and how feeling innate independence at a young age helped shape her confidence and self-reliance. We explore organizational culture, gender bias, and techniques to deflate heated situations…

This week I’m back with coffee-diva, Elise West, for Part 2 of a conversation that began in Episode 7. This week, we explore Elise’s PowerLane journey through COVID to present (i.e. Affogato to Switchpoint Coffee Co!), and learn what can happen when you trust the timing, grapple with the dark, and go deep to find your true essence. You’ll gain insi…

Join me for this two-part episode with the always colorful, kind, and charismatic Kat Puzey. This mom of two is also the crazy-dedicated owner of the Downtown St. George Farmers Market and the Modern Farm and Artisan Co-op (MoFaCo), a woman who fully embraces the call to live life on her terms – through music, family, community, and paying attentio…

Join me for this two-part episode with the always colorful, kind, and charismatic Kat Puzey. This mom of two is also the crazy-dedicated owner of the Downtown St. George Farmers Market and the Modern Farm and Artisan Co-op (MoFaCo), a woman who fully embraces the call to live life on her terms – through music, family, community, and paying attentio…

This week we chat with a truly savvy balancer-of-life, Melissa DeVries, about the intersection of discomfort and opportunity. From moving across the country sight unseen (multiple times!) to leaping into ultra-running (for fun!), she seeks balance in . The experience of being a mom, earning her doctorate in psychology, and responding to “I don’t th…

Our guest this week, Tiffany Wilson, welcomes us with open arms to her personal space of vulnerability and truth. From deep struggles with her own mental health to aligning with her integrity to survive, her story helps us remember that each of us are uniquely qualified to facilitate positive change in our world, if only we’re willing to trust ours…

This week we chat with Sharon Rosenbaum: connector of women, enterprising entrepreneur, and dedicated community builder. As the owner and founder of SHE Sparks Business, Sharon walks her talk and truly believes that “Success Happens Everyday!” From moving 27 times as a child, to deciding that no one would push her harder than herself, her personal …

Join me over two weeks for this intimate conversation with the deeply wise, grounded, and accomplished renaissance woman, Janice Brooks. The owner of Jan Brooks Synergies, she is a PR consultant, serial volunteer, one-woman-show artist, life-long arts and humanities activist, and former Department of Energy operative, who shares her dynamic brillia…

Join me over two weeks for this intimate conversation with the deeply wise, grounded, and accomplished renaissance woman, Janice Brooks. The owner of Jan Brooks Synergies, she is a PR consultant, serial volunteer, one-woman-show artist, life-long arts and humanities activist, and former Department of Energy operative, who shares her dynamic brillia…

My guest this week is Blake Cason, a certified life and well-being coach (check out Pivot Wellness), professional rock climber (check out Beal), and soon to be TEDx speaker. She has been a guest on multiple climbing podcasts, offers Transformational Life Coaching sessions through Red Mountain Resort, and hosts personal growth retreats through Climb…

This week I chat with a woman best described as a human prism: she carries her own sparkle and reflects the light of others. From growing up devout Catholic to (literally) letting her robe slip off, this literary artist and model, decorated athlete, non-profit founder, active volunteer, TEDx speaker, and Ms. Senior Universe, shares how having a def…

We join 2023 in true PowerLane fashion with a two-part episode with my friend, colleague, and amazing human, Dannielle Larkin. We explore how children, art, and storytelling are compelling life teachers, why truly listening and holding space in times of turmoil can be a gift, and how trusting ourselves to learn from challenges is critical for perso…

We join 2023 in true PowerLane fashion with a two-part episode with my friend, colleague, and amazing human, Dannielle Larkin. We explore how children, art, and storytelling are compelling life teachers, why truly listening and holding space in times of turmoil can be a gift, and how trusting ourselves to learn from challenges is critical for perso…

Thank you for a great first season of the PowerLane! From our humble beginnings in September, we have been inspired by our amazing guests and their willingness to share their wisdom, insights, and empowering stories. We have some exciting things planned for 2023 so join us again next week for the first episode of the new year. In the meantime, we w…

This week, Shirlayne talks with Glady Dalton about the intersection of intellect and emotions, the value of doing it over, and some of the tools she employs when depression visits. Glady’s willingness to pivot and intention to not plan too much intertwine into a motivating narrative on what can happen when we let our heart take the wheel. Chapter 1…

This week’s conversation is a glimpse into the intellect and heart of the extraordinary Kristy Pike. From dinner table degrees to the roots of resilience, we explore the brilliance of doing something amazing each day, and the power of listening to what pictures have to say. Chapter 1 No Nuts in Our Brownies (1:00) Chapter 2 Empowerment. Pass It On.…

This week’s conversation with Debi Barmonde takes us from a time when girls and women were not allowed to have ideas and opinions, to creating a PowerLane at age 50 by finding her inner compass, to helping others do the same. From metaphorical machetes to being a goddamn gift, Debi’s PowerLane story will inspire each of us to piece together our fra…

Carol Hollowell is back for Part 2 of her energy-packed PowerLane interview. From picking a dot on a map to leveraging our ability to change, we’ll learn what drives her to solve homelessness and why cultivating our own and others’ self-worth is critical for remarkable transformation. Chapter 1 Dr. Bronco (3:00) Chapter 2 Ray in the Rain (7:00) Cha…

Carol Hollowell shares her raw energy and no-apologies wisdom in this week’s episode. From standing in line for cheese to building successful enterprises, she explains why her mom and small business inspired her, and how her belief that you can be your own beacon changed her life forever. Chapter 1 A Bossy 4th Generation Lava Bear (1:30) Chapter 2 …

Join me for a PowerLane conversation with El Gunter - artist, designer, mom, and the founder of the non-profit, Art Provides - who explains how the connection of art, health, and wellness have shaped her career and her belief that art provides what we need when we need it. Chapter 1 Rethinking creative careers (1.00) Chapter 2 The freedom of making…

Join Shirlayne in discovering the unique wisdom and practical insights from the PowerLane journey of Niki Hancock. From a childhood spent digging in the dirt in small town Southern Utah, to realizing the difference between vision and execution, to cultivating a successful business and personal self-worth, we’ll learn: · That ambition and motherhood…

Join me for a conversation filled with wisdom and practical insights from the PowerLane journey of Elise West. From growing up on a piano bench to the bumpy road of entrepreneurship, we’ll learn · about the value of embracing when “that’s the wrong note” · how music is teacher, healer, and friend, and · why life sometimes feels like exploratory sur…

Join me for a mindful conversation with the honest and outspoken Shirlee Draper about her unique PowerLane journey. From growing up in a village of safety and belonging, which also happened to be a fundamentalist LDS (i.e. polygamous) community, to learning that helping others into their PowerLane is part of her calling, Shirlee’s story shifts the …

This episode was recorded in the autumn beauty of the northern Utah mountains. Join me for a conversation with my long-time friend, Mohican Laine, about the power of education, knowing what you want (and staying focused on achieving it despite the twists and turns), and being a woman who supports other women. Mohican’s unique perspective and life e…