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This week on the Show Me the Way Podcast, I’m honored to share an incredibly important and inspiring conversation with my new friend, Hannah Lowe! A previous guest and dear friend from my networking days, Terri Sweeney, introduced us, and I’m so grateful she did. Hannah is a mom of two boys whose family’s journey took an unexpected turn when her youngest son was diagnosed with an extremely rare form of muscular dystrophy called L-CMD. At just a couple of months old, Hannah’s son was struggling with eating and wasn’t thriving as expected. What followed was a journey of appointments, different approaches, testing, and ultimately a hospital stay that brought news Hannah and her husband never could have anticipated. Hannah shares the journey her family has been on over the last seven years, but what makes this conversation especially powerful is the incredible advocacy and action she and her husband have taken to make a difference—not only for their son but for other families facing this rare diagnosis. With only approximately 200 known cases worldwide, finding research opportunities and making progress can be challenging. But through determination, persistence, and a connection with a researcher at the University of Massachusetts, they have found opportunities to collaborate on gene therapy research and other projects. Hannah is honest about the reality that science doesn’t always move as quickly as we hope and that time isn’t always on their side. Yet her passion, determination, and hope for the future are truly inspiring. This conversation is a beautiful reminder of how much we’re capable of when it comes to advocating for the people we love, finding resources, creating change, and showing up for our families. Hannah offers incredible perspective, and I know you’ll walk away from this conversation with a deeper appreciation for the power of advocacy, perseverance, community, and hope. This is what Show Me the Way is all about—sharing our stories, learning from one another, and finding ways to show each other the way. Be sure to visit Hannah's website to learn more about LCMD and how to support -https://www.lcmdresearch.org/

This week you'll hear from host, Andrea Miller again sharing her reflection on the podcast as well as her thoughts on sharing joy, faith and actions of kindness. Make sure to check out andreamiller.co to listen to all episodes and also, let me know if you're ready to share your story!

This week on the Show Me the Way Podcast, I had the pleasure of sitting down with my friend and fellow networking partner, Jon Gordon, and what an uplifting and mindset-shifting conversation this was! Jon has experienced his share of ups and downs, including the loss of his dad and his mom’s cancer diagnosis, which led him to make a commitment to being her primary caregiver. But what really stood out in our conversation was the incredible life Jon intentionally chose to create for himself about five years ago. After looking in the mirror and realizing he didn’t like what he saw, Jon knew something had to change. He began focusing on four important “buckets” in his life: mental, physical, spiritual, and emotional. He compares these areas to the battery on your iPhone—when you’re running on empty, you can’t function at your best. Rather than trying to completely transform his life overnight, Jon focused on making 1–2% improvements every day. With a changed mindset, a commitment to himself, and a decision to keep moving forward, those small changes began adding up. Today, Jon says he is happier than he’s ever been. He’s in a much better place mentally, physically, spiritually, and emotionally, and he’s sharing life with an amazing girlfriend. In fact, the day after we recorded this conversation, they were headed to Hawaii with her mom! Jon’s faith, gratitude, positivity, and outlook on life are contagious. He openly shares how many of the things he does today are completely different from what he would have done before making his transformation—and how much happier he is because of those changes. I hope you’ll listen for the many nuggets Jon shares and consider where you might be able to make your own 1–2% improvements. Sometimes we don’t need to change everything at once. We just need to take the next step, keep moving forward, and choose the life we want to live. What an encouraging reminder that small changes can create a BIG difference!

This Week on the Show Me the Way Podcast This week on the Show Me the Way Podcast, I have the absolute privilege and delight of interviewing my sister, Niki! ❤️ Both of my sisters have been guests on the show before—together for a special Mother’s Day episode, and my little sister Toni as an individual guest—but Niki had yet to sit down and share her story on her own. And, as so often happens, life threw us a little curveball. Two of my scheduled guests were unable to join me, so I put a last-minute request out on social media to see if anyone was available. And Niki raised her hand! 🙋‍♀️ I was especially proud of her because I know she’s been reluctant to be on the show and share her story. But she was awesome! Most of you have probably heard me mention that Niki recently made a BIG career change—from nursing to real estate in Florida. In this episode, she shares what led her to make that change, how she went about it, and some great advice about being willing to try something new, take a chance, and go after what’s next. Niki has also experienced her share of challenges, including a difficult divorce and other ups and downs along the way. But what really shines through in our conversation is her gratitude for the blessings in her life—especially her beautiful family, her two children, and her adorable new grandchild. ❤️ This conversation was filled with laughs, emotions, sisterly memories, and some really meaningful reminders about life, change, gratitude, and having the courage to take that next step. I loved getting to share this conversation with my sister, and I know you’re going to love hearing what Niki has to say. Sometimes the unexpected changes in our plans end up showing us exactly where we’re supposed to go. 💕

In today's reflection episode with host Andrea Miller, the focus is on how plans change and how there is a higher power at work. Andrea believes God is in control and although we try to take charge, we are often reminded that the path or the story we've created isn't always the best one. There are so many things going on in this world and it can be tough to focus on the negativity. Although Andrea's family jokes she's living in 'Andrea's World', sometimes a focus on the joy we can find and the positives can make the world more colorful. It is important to know what's going on around us, but also important to spend time finding our joy and understanding God's plan supersedes our own. Ready to share your story? Let Andrea know - she's ready to hear your perspective!

This week on the Show Me the Way Podcast, I’m talking with Tina Larsson, whom I met through PodMatch—another connection that led to a fabulous guest and a really fun conversation! While this podcast often focuses on personal adversity and life’s challenges, this episode takes a little bit of a different path and dives into business, recognizing a need, and having the courage to create your own path. Tina and her husband took their knowledge and years of experience and turned it into a successful co-op and condo consulting and servicing company after recognizing that HOAs often need help navigating the complexities of their communities. What I loved most is that Tina and her husband essentially figured out their partnership along the way—and even navigated the challenges of the financial crisis while continuing to build their business. Tina shares some great insight on challenging ourselves, asking for help, continuing to learn and grow, and never being afraid to try something new. And, just to prove she practices what she preaches, Tina even checked stand-up comedy off her bucket list! This conversation is filled with laughs, perspective, business lessons, and plenty of great advice. I know you’re going to enjoy getting to know Tina and hearing her story! Let’s show each other the way. ❤️ And be sure to visit the company website for more company and contact information - https://www.thefolsongroup.com/

This week on the Show Me the Way Podcast, I had the absolute pleasure and honor of welcoming one of my dear friends and Bible Study Sisters, Tara Kohler, to the show. I’ve only known Tara for a few years, but she has made such a meaningful impact on my life. She has been incredibly supportive of this podcast, and I always knew she would be an amazing guest. But I also knew her story needed to be shared when she felt called and ready to share it. After some initial resistance and reluctance, Tara began listening to other episodes and realized that maybe it was finally time to tell her story. And how grateful I am that she did! Tara vulnerably opens up about loss, life changes, and more than one season of depression. She shares honestly about the difficult times she experienced emotionally, while also sharing how God continued to work through her—even in the darkest moments. I often refer to Tara as a shepherd among us. She has a beautiful way of guiding, encouraging, and showing others the way through her own faith and her willingness to serve. One of the themes Tara speaks about throughout our conversation is peace. She and her husband have even created a space in their home where she can truly experience that sense of peace and feel the flow of it around her. Because Tara understands what it feels like to struggle and search for peace, she has a deep desire to create spaces where others can find it too. Through a supportive family, wonderful friends, community, prayer, and a whole lot of trust in God, Tara was able to walk through her most recent difficult season and come out on the other side with such incredible perspective and positivity. She reminds us of the importance of being intentional—about what we pay attention to, the spaces we create, the things we do, and especially the people we surround ourselves with. Tara’s story is vulnerable, honest, hopeful, and beautiful. I love learning from her in my own life, and I know you will too. Sometimes showing the way doesn’t mean having all the answers. Sometimes it simply means walking through the hard places, finding your way back to peace, and then turning around to help someone else find theirs. Let’s show each other the way.

Today’s guest is Makayla Green, another beautiful soul I had the pleasure of being introduced to through one of my best referral partners, Christine Spradlin. Christine and Makayla know each other through business and networking, as Makayla and her husband own a cleaning service. When Christine heard Makyala sharing more openly about some of the challenges she has faced in life, she mentioned the podcast—and I’m so glad she did! Makayla is a mom, a successful businesswoman, and someone who truly believes that even after difficult seasons, you can find success, keep moving forward, and create something meaningful. Her positive mindset is infectious. Throughout our conversation, Makayla shares the importance of staying positive, continuing to grow and learn, and never giving up. She encourages taking risks and continuing to try new things—even when you’ve failed before. Sometimes the greatest growth comes from simply being willing to try again. We also talk about something that can be both incredibly rewarding and challenging: working with your spouse. Makayla shares the importance of communication, compatibility, and genuinely enjoying the person you’re building a business with. Because while loving your spouse is important, liking them matters too! When you’re partners in life and in business, being able to communicate, work together, and have a little fun along the way can make all the difference. Makayla also opens up about finding balance when you’re someone who naturally wants to serve others and make everyone happy. She shares how she has learned to balance that desire to please with taking care of her own mental and emotional well-being—and how she is passing those lessons along to her children. This conversation was filled with encouragement, wisdom, laughter, and so many reminders that our challenges don’t have to define us. We can learn, grow, take chances, try again, and continue showing our children what it looks like to keep moving forward. Makayla truly was a light, and I loved getting to know her and hear her story. I think you’ll enjoy this conversation as much as I did! And please check out Makayla's company website for more information on cleaning services: https://www.greensfamilycleaningservices.com/

This week on the Show Me the Way podcast, host Andrea Miller is excited to share she's completed 2 full seasons with at least one episode drop per week!!! Consistency was super important to her when she started this show and it paid off! Sometimes the show dropped Sunday, but many times it dropped Monday or Tuesday or in this case, Wednesday, but either way, if you're looking for a show to keep you going, this is the one for you with amazing guests to listen to and many stories to help you gain perspective and understand you are not alone in this world. In this season 3 kickoff episode, Andrea reflects on the past 2 seasons, many of the guests and topics, and shares the things she's excited about for the upcoming season. Maybe unrelated? But definitely on her heart, Andrea also brings in a bit of faith conversation and how a recent church message hit home. Take a listen, share the podcast, and keep on showing this way as an amazing community! Thank you so much for being here and for your continued support! Here's to season 3!

This week, I welcomed Mariah Hedquist to the Show Me the Way podcast! Mariah was referred to me through a mutual connection, Lisa Kapulian, and what a wonderful guest she was to have on the show. Mariah has spent many years in the beauty industry, speaking publicly and educating others about business. But in this episode, she shared more of her personal story and how her perspective on life began to shift after becoming a mom. Her beautiful daughter, Isla—who you may hear throughout the episode—is now two years old, and Mariah reflects on just how different life looks with her in it. Once a big planner, high achiever, and someone determined to continue shining as a businesswoman, Mariah has come to understand and appreciate the importance of her role as a mom and manager of her home. She reminds us how important it is to savor the moments and recognize that sometimes the things we once considered our biggest priorities can begin to look very different as life changes. Today, Mariah truly enjoys the path she is on and embraces all that comes with it—including being a part-time hairstylist and full-time mom. Mariah also shares about her faith-filled journey and how her mindset shifted once she truly recognized that God is always with her and her family. Developing a deeper relationship with Him has helped her find peace, perspective, and joy in the season she is living in. I love how Mariah’s story reminds us that sometimes the way forward isn’t exactly what we planned. There will be ups and downs and unexpected changes, but when we learn to embrace what works best for ourselves and our families, we can find joy in so many of the moments along the way. Mariah’s perspective is thoughtful, intuitive, and such a beautiful example of what I hope to share through this podcast. Her story is a reminder that there is no one right path—and sometimes the most meaningful journey is the one we never planned.

I strongly believe in God winks—the little reminders that God places people in our lives for a reason. Today’s guest, Stacey Lanham, is such a beautiful example of that. Stacey is a dear friend of another recent guest, Kristen Ulin, and I absolutely love when guests enjoy their time on the show enough to refer their friends and family. It means so much! Stacey also lives right here in my community, and as we discovered, we have several friends in common. Stacey was born and raised in Colorado, and moving to Michigan was difficult. She initially felt lonely, uncertain and disconnected from the community she had always known. But what felt like a difficult transition turned out to be a blessing as she met some incredibly special people who would become lifelong friends. Then came the pandemic, bringing another season of isolation—but also an opportunity for Stacey and her friends to grow even closer as they leaned on one another. Just as Stacey was feeling settled and grateful for the community she had found, she faced another life-changing challenge: a breast cancer diagnosis. Her journey included surgeries, chemotherapy and radiation, but once again, community showed up. Her friends stood beside her, supported her and reminded her just how valuable and important true friendship can be. Stacey also leaned deeply into her faith, trusting God through one of the most difficult seasons of her life. Today, Stacey continues to advocate for others facing similar journeys. Through her company, she educates, raises awareness and supports philanthropic efforts to help others. Stacey is truly a beautiful soul, and I’m so grateful she was willing to share her story. This conversation is a powerful reminder that even in the hardest seasons, we are never truly alone—and sometimes the people God places in our lives are exactly who we need. Maybe this episode will be your own little God wink. ❤️

Today’s episode features a joyful and uplifting conversation with Craig Parks! I met Craig through PodMatch, where I’ve connected with so many amazing guests, and after learning more about his story, I knew he would be a wonderful fit for the show. Craig is a married father of two, musician, educator, and businessman who has spent much of his career helping children and families. When his son was diagnosed with autism around age two, Craig knew it was time to take his passion and experience in a new direction. He brought his strengths in music, education, storytelling, and comedy together through Parenting Harmony, a resource designed to help parents better relate to and connect with their children. Through stories, songs, activities, humor, and educational resources, Craig offers practical ways to strengthen parent-child relationships. While Parenting Harmony was inspired in part by his son and the powerful role music played in his life, the resources are valuable for any parent and any parent-child relationship. You can explore free resources at ParentingHarmony.com and learn more about their online modules and educational offerings. I truly loved Craig’s positive outlook and the joy he brings to his work. This was such a fun and encouraging conversation, and I hope you enjoy it as much as I did! And don't forget to visit parentingharmony.com.

Once again, host Andrea Miller shares her thoughts and reflects on previous episodes and why she has created and continues to share this podcast. What do you do when your guests are scheduled but not for a week or two? You share as a host once again! Andrea reflects on 2 recent episodes with Jennifer Minchin and Carol Waldman talking about doing hard things, changing our course, and advocating for ourselves and our families Andrea also reminds us we can completely change our direction or start a new career path at any age and for any reason. Previous guests like Amy Fava from season 1 and Alicia Schweizer from season 2, and Andrea's sister, Niki Vericker are doing just that by recently obtaining or preparing to obtain new certificates, licenses and degrees! Finally, Andrea again reminds us we all have a story - if you're ready to share yours or know someone who needs to show us all the way, please connect with Andrea and be sure to check out previous episodes along with this one on the website - andreamiller.co.

As we all know, change is inevitable and that is the main reason host Andrea Miller started this podcast. We all deal with change, adversity, a time we've had to pivot or turn left instead of right, but we've all learned from our experience and it's great when we share with others so we can all feel less alone and that we can relate to others. We are not meant do to this life alone - that's for sure! Today Andrea reflects on the podcast, where the name "show me the way" originated, recent episodes and how much change she and her family have gone through and will go through this month especially with moves, babies, school, and the list goes on and on! Please take a listen and remember, Andrea wants to share your story - find the podcast on Spotify, Apple, on her website - andreamiller.co or reach out on Facebook or Instagram. She's also started a new online newsletter - subscribe to be the first to learn of new episodes and hear more perspective and reflection.

This week on Show Me the Way, I’m joined by a beautiful friend who has inspired me for years, Kristen Ulin. Kristen is a faith-filled wife, mom, business owner, and positive light in our community. We first met when her daughter and my younger son, Nathan—the inspiration behind this podcast—were in elementary school, and it was so fun reminiscing about those early days together. Kristen brings so much joy and encouragement to this conversation. While she has many life experiences she could have shared, she chose to talk about one of her biggest recent leaps of faith: becoming the owner of Thrive Pilates & Fitness Studio on January 1. After years in the corporate world, Kristen followed God’s calling and became certified through Revelation Wellness, combining faith and fitness in her work. She eventually joined their staff, where she has now served for over 10 years. When the opportunity to purchase Thrive came along, she faced a huge decision. Through prayer, fasting, and countless conversations with her family, she found peace that this was exactly where God was leading her. Seven months into business ownership, Thrive is truly living up to its name. Kristen shares what it’s been like balancing entrepreneurship with family life, trusting God’s plan through uncertainty, and leaning on the incredible support of her family, friends, neighbors, and the amazing Thrive community. I loved hearing how she faithfully walked through each step of this journey, and I know you’ll be encouraged by her perspective, whether you’re facing a big decision of your own or simply looking for a reminder to trust the path that’s been placed before you. For more information on Revelation Wellness and Kristen's pilates studio - Thrive Pilates and Fitness, visit https://www.revelationwellness.org/ and https://www.thrivepilatesandfitness.org/.