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What happens when you stop following the “expected path”… and start following your heart instead? In this episode of Changing the Rules, hosts Ray Loewe and Mary Ann Steinhauer sit down with Anna Brooke—better known to audiences as Rev. Legs Malone. With a Master’s Degree in Contemporary Art, Anna seemed destined for the traditional art world. But something didn’t fit. So she made a bold pivot—from galleries to the stage—and reinvented herself as a burlesque performer in London’s underground scene. From her debut at the Bethnal Green Working Men’s Club to touring across the U.S. and Western Europe, and becoming a staple of New York City’s vibrant burlesque community, Legs Malone built a life fueled by creativity, courage, and authenticity. But this story isn’t just about performance—it’s about purpose. Today, as Rev. Legs Malone, Anna reflects on the deeper meaning behind her choices, the consequences of living boldly, and why—now more than ever—listening to your inner voice matters. This is a conversation about reinvention, identity, and the powerful (and sometimes risky) act of choosing your own path. Because sometimes, the most meaningful life isn’t the one you planned… …it’s the one you dared to create.

Host: Ray Loewe Cohost: MaryAnn Steinhauer What if project management wasn’t just about timelines and deliverables… …but about storytelling, inspiration, and living life on your terms? Dawn Mahan is one of the “Luckiest People in the World”—and she’s earned it. A globally recognized project management expert, she’s built a career in demand around the world while intentionally designing a life that includes family, travel, and even early “retirement” planning in Key West. In her latest book, Projectland Goes to the Movies, Dawn taps into the power of film to teach leadership lessons that stick: How to kick off projects the right way (The Great Escape) How to build trust and avoid sabotage (The Italian Job) How to anticipate risk before it derails everything (Star Wars) Because whether you’re managing a project… or your life… You’re telling a story. What kind of story are you creating?

Ray Loewe, MaryAnn Steinhauer, Bill Hughes and John Gardner “Most of us think of a watch as something that tells time. But what if a watch actually holds time? Today’s guest owns more than 60 watches—not because he needs them, but because each one tells a different story. A wedding… a moment he felt successful… a memory of his father… And it made me think about my own watch—an Omega Seamaster I bought in Europe in 1969, when I didn’t have much money… but I had a moment I didn’t want to forget.”

Host Ray Loewe Co-Host - MaryAnn Steinhauer Guest - Justina Latura, What if wine wasn’t just something you drink… but something you experience? In this episode of Changing the Rules, we sit down with Justina Latura, owner of the Vine Bar in Lancaster, PA—one of the Luckiest People in the World who has built a life around her passion for food, wine, and connection. For Justina, wine is more than a beverage. It’s relaxation. It’s adventure. It’s conversation. It’s a way to build relationships—and a doorway into stories worth telling. Her journey takes her beyond Lancaster and into the heart of Italy, where she immerses herself in the culture, the flavors, and the philosophy of La Dolce Far Niente—the sweetness of doing nothing. And then… she brings that experience home to share with her community. Because for Justina, the magic isn’t just in the wine— it’s in the story behind it. Pull up a chair, pour a glass, and discover how slowing down might just be the key to living—and connecting—more fully.

For many people, the word “improv” triggers: “I have to be funny.” “I have to perform.” "I might be embarrassed," “I’m not an actor.” But Impied Improv keeps the spirit of improv but removes the “acting” pressure, and it helps - Spontaneous Communication - Creative Collaboration - Dynamic Dialogue - Connection - Communication Gym (fun, growth-oriented) - ALL IN THE FORM OF PLAYING GAMES WITH A PURPOSE.

Guest: Dale Power - Inventor, :Reimagine Your Retirement" Host: Ray Loewe Co-host: Mary Ann Steinhauer - One of our "Luckiest People" finds herself way off track at age 51 and uses an "Outward Bound Experience" to explode her way back on track, inventing "Reimagine Your Retirement." Even though we're retired, it's never too late to make a significant difference in someone's life.

Making his passion his life, Robert went from golfer to golf course manager to golf course owner, living his life on his own terms. Robert shares some of the challenges he encountered and some of the innovations that helped him achieve his success

Host: Ray Loewe Co-host: Mary Ann Steinhauer Guest: Shelly O'Donovan, Authentic Influence Group We communicate all the time through our actions, comments, and body language. When we're doing it right, we can create incredible opportunities. When we're not aware of what we'we doing, we can do damage to our careers and lives.Shelly talks about actually creating communication strategies to help achieve our goals.

Host: Ray Loewe Co-host: Mary Ann Steinhauer Guests: Dr. Heather Eck andDr. Kerry Hermann, IntegrityForward Hearing Solutions -------- Hearing loss can slowly and sneakily impede your relationships. You don't know you're not hearing what you're not hearing. When your ears aren't functioning properly, you're not getting information to the brain. It's the brain that actually interprets those hearing impulses and turns them into action. New hearing aid and hearing testing technologies have made and continue to make giant strides in hearing improvement. You need to put a good audiologist on your medical team. Not just one who will sell you new hearing aids.

Host: Ray Loewe, Co-host Mary Ann Steinhauer. Don Helin, Guest, John Gardner, Guest, Jeff Lincoln, Owner, Passero's Coffee Roasters What's your relationship with coffee? What's your history with coffee? Join us for a lively discussion on how coffee influences our lives. Relive and enjoy the memories.

Host - Ray Loewe Co-host Mary Ann Steinhauer Guest - Don Helin Don didn't think his heritage was all that exciting until he started probing beyond the lives of some Minnesota farmers to a small town in Norway, the home of many of his family relatives. Then, a trip he and his wife took to the Northern Maritimes provinces, visiting a very old Viking settlement, and learning about the Viking sagas and the Viking volvas. All of these add up to his next novel, tentatively titled Viking Sagas.

Host: Ray Loewe Co-host: Mary Ann Steinhauer Guest: Lana Edwards Santoro It Started with a Letter is about the importance of your story and why you need to tell it.  

Host: Ray Loewe, Co-Host: Mary Ann Steinhauer, and our podcast team talk about how they stay engaged and on track when winter starts to get them down.

Word has been getting around about our Storytelling Dinners. People keep asking the same questions: How do I get to one? What kind of story should I tell? Where do the best stories in my life even come from? And how do I make a good story better—and tell it well? So we decided to answer those questions the best way we know how: by telling stories. In this episode of Changing the Rules, four storytellers from our dinner table came to the microphones—Don Helin, Julie Stauffer, Phil Fretz, and Ray Loewe. They each retell one of their stories and pull back the curtain on how they found it, shaped it, and brought it to life. Along the way, you’ll hear how ordinary moments become memorable stories, how a little polishing goes a long way, and why storytelling is a skill anyone can learn—and enjoy. The result? Insight, laughter, and more than a few “I could tell a story like that” moments. What a hoot.

The mission hasn't changed. We're still about helping the luckiest people get lucky, stay lucky, and get around the obstacles that get in their way. But there will be greater emphasis on the people who help them and the conversations they have to get there.