The Unpurposeful Podcast

The work must go on. The Unpurposeful Podcast has taken a long nap. It was a good, deep rest, and as I move forward, I’m holding onto that restful energy. Future episodes will come as they feel right. In a world that often insists on constant motion and rigid timelines, I personally need a different approach. I hope to model that it’s possible for you too. Continuation doesn’t have to be rigid or linear. Things take time. Pauses are necessary. Sometimes, we need to feel a little lost to understand what’s next. The unknown, the surprising, the unexpected, that’s what keeps life adventurous, and it’s the spirit of The Unpurposeful Podcast. You’re already here, you found your purpose with your first breathe. Now let’s continue to explore and create. Kicking off with an incredible conversation, I’m honored to welcome Valerie Mason Cunningham and Emily Rice Reynolds, the co-founders of Mason & Rice LLC, a global consultancy on Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging. Their mission goes beyond numbers and metrics, seeking a world that is more collaborative, connected, and truly supportive of belonging. This episode was recorded a while back, and it’s more relevant than ever. To know Valerie and Emily is to witness the magic of possibility. Thank you both for trusting me with this conversation, for your patience, and for sharing your vision. Now feels like the perfect time to release this, hope for a kinder, more authentic world is exactly what we need. Learn more at: https://www.masonandrice.com #TheUnpurposefulPodcast #DEIB #Belonging #Community #Authenticity #EvolutionNotCompetition This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit partnerinpurpose.substack.com

Join Caroline Kowalczyk, Life Coach and your host of The Unpurposeful Podcast as she talks about showing up even when you don't feel your best. This is not about forcing yourself to do something you don't desire or ignoring your body. It's about avoiding the sneaky belief that you need to be in "perfect" condition to show up to try something new, or continue doing something that brings goodness to your life. Connect with me: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/partner.in.purpose/ LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/caroline-kowalczyk Website: https://www.thepartnerinpurpose.com Music by Real Topeka People Tiktok: @realtopekapeople This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit partnerinpurpose.substack.com

Caroline talks to Kate Solis Silva, a Holistic Leadership Coach. Kate brings leadership experience in both the for and nonprofit sectors to her work as a Holistic Leadership Coach, with connection and service defining her career story. She is an AmeriCorps Alumnus, a Certified Professional Coach with the Institute for Professional Excellence in Coaching, and a Professional Certified Coach with the International Coach Federation. Her personal journey to coaching has been one of connection with her whole self, and she is dedicated to holistic growth practices. She is also a Lake County Court Appointed Special Advocate for foster children in Illinois and runs a FB group for local professional women. Kate will find any reason to dance, is always wanting to add a new pin on her map, and thinks tortilla chips should be a food group. We Cover: How Kate became a coach What a Holisitc Leadership Coach does Her initial resistance to coaching Our process of slowing down and the resistance to it The benefits of slowing down Resources: Kate Solis Silva: Website - www.katesolissilva.com Kate Solis Silva: LinkedIn - Kate Solis Silva Kate Solis Silva: Insight Timer - Kate Solis Silva Music by Real Topeka People TikTok: @realtopekapeople #slow down #starts and stops #space #curious #season #bit #abe #yourself #feels #needed #able #action #thinking #ourselves #path This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit partnerinpurpose.substack.com

Caroline talks to Eric Pitzer, a communication coach and organization builder. In the last 10 years, he's appeared on BBC news on the way to Everest Basecamp, a fashion runway in Mexico City, and on Chilean national television. He helps leaders and organizations achieve goals through communication and leadership, with a focus on what makes us human. Eric is a native Ohioan and currently resides in Santiago, Chile. We Cover: Eric's journey to becoming a communication coach Overcoming his fear of public speaking What a communication coach is How anyone can become a great communicator Tangible tips for learning effective communication Resources: Eric Pitzer: LinkedIn - linkedin.com/in/ericdpitzer Eric Pitzer: Website - ericpitzer.com Music by Real Topeka People TikTok: @realtopekapeople #connect #piece #event #Spanish linguistics #others #story #curious #fun #whether #yourself #challenge #working #able #process This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit partnerinpurpose.substack.com

Caroline connects with Sean Murphy, a Human Design expert and Life Architect from Southern California. After spending years in jobs that didn’t fill up her soul, Sean found Human Design and was immediately hooked. She now works with clients all over the world helping them to design lives and businesses they love in alignment with their Human Designs. We cover: A brief description of what Human Design is (link below for more info) Human Design as a tool not an excuse Not escaping from the human experience Frequency and how it's used in everyday life - examples with food Listening to yourself and doing what works for you Resources: Sean Murphy: Website - seannicolem.com Sean Murphy: IG - @_seannicole Human Design Explained by Jenna Zoe: https://vimeo.com/375902045 Music by Real Topeka People TikTok - @realtopekapeople #eat #energy #curious #fun #wrong #helped #talking #feeling #amazing #thinking #pizza #remember #happy #feels purpose of the emotional authority This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit partnerinpurpose.substack.com