Life of And

What if the limits you’re carrying into next year are actually just leftovers from last year?

In this episode of Life of And, Tiffany sits down with monthly mentor and longtime partner Brian Kavicky of Lushin to dig into the mindset traps that keep leaders stuck, especially the belief that the future must be an incremental extension of the past. Together, they explore why small, “reasonable” goals drain energy, how setting massive goals forces clarity, and what to do in the uncomfortable space where you still don’t know how you’ll achieve them.

They also break down the difference between momentum and real data, why experimentation is essential in seasons of growth, and how to avoid confusing positive feedback with actual market traction. Tiffany shares the behind-the-scenes details of her testing process as she builds Life of And, including the experiments that are working, those that aren’t yet, and what she’s learning from early conversations with companies and ERGs.

You’ll walk away with a framework to:

• Use experimentation to validate ideas and accelerate learning
• Build a healthy sales culture that centers on solving real problems
• Shift from founder-dependent revenue to team-powered growth
• Identify when to let go so your team can scale what you started

In this episode of Life of And, Tiffany sits down with Chris Ewing, a strongman competitor, father of three daughters, and co-founder of Odyssey Resilience, to unpack the real mechanics of personal growth. Chris shares how his obsession with physical strength eventually became a deeper pursuit of emotional, moral, and mental resilience. Together, they challenge the myth of motivation, revealing why it so often fails, and how a compelling personal vision can replace it with something far more durable.

Chris outlines the structure behind resilience from morning routines to decision-making frameworks, and explores how clarity of vision gives weight and meaning to our daily discipline. Tiffany opens up about her own struggles with sticking to habits during a chaotic season of life, and Chris offers both empathy and hard truths. 

What You’ll Learn:

• Why failure is the catalyst for real growth, and how to train resilience on purpose
• How to define your own vision so clearly that it drives your daily decisions
• What “emotional resonance” means and why couples should fill out vision worksheets separately

If you’re interested in working with Chris, check out this link:

In this episode of Life of And, Tiffany sits down with Rachel Downey, founder & CEO of Share Your Genius, to unpack a year of deep personal work that changed how she leads. Rachel shares the mantra that anchored her: “If I take care of myself, the business will take care of itself,” and how trading survival mode for stewardship reshaped her decisions, calendar, and confidence.

From learning to linger in hard things to setting bigger, simpler goals, Rachel explains why trusting her instincts, deciding faster, and paying for expertise helped turn anxiety into momentum. She also gets practical about morning routines, cutting distractions, and the role of faith in separating identity from outcomes, so the business can grow without consuming the person running it.

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When you’re juggling career, family, and the countless “shoulds” of everyday life, it’s easy to feel stretched thin, especially as the holidays approach.

In this episode of Life of And, Tiffany and Sam sit down for a special “Ask Tiffany Anything” edition: covering everything from navigating the chaos of the holiday season and surviving sick weeks with kids, to moving homes, raising teenage daughters, and keeping your own ambitions alive in the midst of it all. Through honest stories and practical advice, Tiffany shares the systems, boundaries, and mindset shifts that help her manage the tension between doing it all and doing what matters most.

What You’ll Learn:

• Simple strategies for planning during busy seasons (without losing your mind)
• A practical way to reframe ambition so it aligns with your current season of life
• Why open communication with your kids, your partner, and yourself is the foundation for balance and growth

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Timestamps:

(00:00) Intro

(00:44) Special episode: ask Tiffany anything

(01:43) Navigating the holiday season

(06:14) Handling sick season with kids

(11:39) Moving to a new home

(14:33) Building relationships with your kids

(17:15) Funny cocaine story

(17:42) Open family communication

(18:05) Perceptive daughter

(20:21) Morning drink routine

(20:55) Health and digestion

(23:33) Balancing ambition and family

(30:59) Home manager tips

(34:53) Proud parenting moment

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What if you could stop letting past performance set the limits for what’s possible next year?

In this episode of Life of And, Tiffany sits down with mentor and recurring guest Brian Kavicky of Lushin to talk about what really keeps leaders stuck: the belief that the past predicts the future. Together, they unpack why incremental goals drain energy, how to set “stupid big” goals that reignite belief, and how to get people around you aligned with the vision instead of just following instructions.

They also explore why waiting for the perfect time to start only prolongs anxiety, how to translate goals into team priorities, and what it looks like to connect ambitious vision to daily action through Brian’s “goal–how–what” framework.

You’ll walk away with a framework to:

• Set goals based on possibility, not past performance.
• Align your team by connecting outcomes to shared purpose.
• Turn procrastination into decisive momentum.
• Use your “cookbook” system to translate goals into daily behaviors.