On today’s very special episode, my very first guest, Joanne LaMarca Mathisen (former Executive Producer of the Today Show), returns to flip the script and interview me, Christina Daves, the host and creator of the podcast! Celebrate our one-year anniversary with us...
Fit, Active, and Ageless: Embracing Lifelong Health and Fitness with Kelly Howard
Kelly Howard is a fitness expert and host of the Fit is Freedom podcast. She is also the author of Fit, Active, and Ageless for Life, which aligns perfectly with her focus on health and aging gracefully. In this episode, Kelly Howard joins Christina Daves in a...
Eat to Lead: How Nutrition Shapes Our Ability to Lead with Luci Gabel
Luci Gabel is a professor at Georgetown University, keynote speaker, leadership coach, author, and podcast host. Her journey began with a dual passion for ballet and pre-med education, which uniquely positioned her to appreciate the body’s natural ability to thrive on...
Empathy in Action: Building Bridges for a Better World with Maria Ross
Maria Ross is an accomplished empathy expert and advocate. She has authored a book on the complexity of empathy, hosts a podcast on the subject, and has delivered a TEDx Talk. Ross has dedicated her career to fostering empathy in the workplace and beyond, drawing from...
The Mental MacGyver: From Cult Member to Top Performing Business Strategist with Dr. Robyn Odegaard
Dr. Robyn Odegaard’s life story is truly fascinating. She is an accomplished author, former competitive beach volleyball player, and holds a doctorate in high-performance business psychology. She’s written three books and delivered a successful TED Talk, earning her...
The Art of Aging Gracefully: Lessons From an Over-50 Influencer with Adelina Winfield
Adelina Winfield is an artist, author, former fashion designer, mother and grandmother. She’s also the creator of Fly Granny BK, a highly active platform dedicated to highlighting the perks of aging and encouraging women over 50 to embrace and find positivity in their...
Life Rewritten: Composing Your Legacy with Carrie KC West
Carrie KC West is an author, transformational story coach, and Founder of the Storytellers Academy - an organization dedicated to empowering individuals to review their life story, and assisting them to change and rewrite the parts that they wish to edit. In this...
From Crisis to Connection: Suicide Prevention Education with Deborah Casello
Deborah Casello is the President and Founder of KEYS 365, a group of highly skilled individuals dedicated to offering effective, personalized, cost-free assistance in an effort to prevent suicide. She also offers workshops designed to train volunteers to understand...
Planting Hope: A Journey From Prison to Purpose with Cheryl Armstrong
Meet Cheryl Armstrong, a remarkable individual whose journey embodies the power of resilience and transformation. After being incarcerated at just 16 years old and serving 26 years in prison, Cheryl emerged with a renewed sense of purpose and determination. Her...
RADventures: Exploring Life Past Retirement with Patti Stueland
Patti Stueland is an adventurer, life coach, public speaker, and Founder of Pathways with Patti, an active group dedicated to helping motivate men and women in their later years to get out, explore, and celebrate their lives while stressing the message that you don’t...









