Episode 14: Be Consistently "Not Stupid" - Embracing Uncertainty with Dr. Liz Krider

Spark Something New

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 Catalyst. Liz is on a mission to help students discover their purpose through experiential learning, projects, and internships. We dive into how embracing life's uncertainties can lead to discovering your purpose.
Liz shares her journey of how her "experimental" and "experiential" approach to life, influenced by her Caltech background, can be applied to personal growth and community impact. We discuss inverted reasoning, tinkering with your life, and the importance of avoiding "what contributes to a miserable life" to find deeper fulfillment in your life and work.
Whether you're a student or a career professional, this episode is packed with wisdom and practical tips to inspire you to live with intention and purpose!
00:28 Meet Dr. Liz Kreider

03:48 Discovering Purpose Through Experience

05:54 Liz's Personal Journey and Insights

09:12 Empowering Students with Purpose

14:06 Embracing Uncertainty as a Catalyst

18:44 Real-Life Applications and Advocacy

24:29 Exploring Personal Solutions

24:42 Prototyping and Experimentation

25:08 Mindset Shift: Embracing Tinkering

27:03 Learning from Entrepreneurs

32:07 The Power of Inverted Reasoning

34:07 Applying Inverted Reasoning in Life

41:43 Finding Purpose Through Experimentation

47:04 Conclusion and Reflections

EPISODE RESOURCES

• Connect with Dr. Liz Krider on LinkedIn
• Learn more about KSA Catalyst and Passion Projects
• Transcript of Charlie Munger's 1986 Harvard Commencement Speech: "How to Guarantee a Life of Misery"

Connect with Katie on LinkedIn, Facebook, and Instagram. You can also get free resources to help you on your purpose journey at www.lightecho.co.