People Warriors

What If You Just Said Yes? Living IN Adventure with God with Heather Wilson

In this episode of the People Warriors Podcast, Heather sits down with Heather Wilson—co-founder and co-CEO of GiveSendGo—to explore what it actually looks like to live in adventure with God in the middle of everyday life. Together, they unpack the idea of being invited—into moments, conversations, and decisions that often feel small, uncomfortable, or easy to ignore. Heather shares stories from her own life and leadership journey, revealing how faith, courage, and a willingness to say yes can lead to unexpected impact. If you’ve ever felt a nudge you couldn’t quite explain—or found yourself hesitating on something that keeps resurfacing—this episode will challenge you to lean in, take the next step, and see what happens on the other side of yes.

Building Stay Cultures: Leadership Choices That Build Loyalty with Chris Russell

In this episode of the People Warriors Podcast, Heather sits down with Chris Russell—CEO of Spire Hospitality—to explore what it really takes to build a culture people want to stay in. Together, they unpack the everyday leadership choices that build trust, loyalty, and long-term commitment on teams. Chris shares lessons from his own career journey, the leadership behaviors that shape culture over time, and why genuine connection, humility, and consistency matter more than titles or mission statements. If you’re working to build a team with the right people in the right seats—and want to make sure they actually want to stay there—this episode will give you practical insight into creating the kind of culture people follow for decades.

Doing More Won’t Fix It: The Hidden Side of Personal Growth with Ryan Gottfredson

In this episode of the People Warriors Podcast, Heather sits down with Ryan Gottfredson—leadership professor, researcher, and bestselling author—to explore the hidden “being side” of personal and leadership growth. Together, they unpack the difference between horizontal and vertical development, the mental blocks that quietly hold us back, and why true transformation starts from the inside out. Along the way, Ryan flips the script and coaches Heather through his process live, bringing these ideas to life in a personal and practical way. If you’ve been working hard to grow but still feel stuck… this episode will help you see what might really be in the way and how to move forward differently.

Stop the Spiral: How to Escape Drama with Claire Laughlin

Drama doesn’t just live in big blowups or difficult people. More often, it shows up quietly — in our thoughts, our reactions, and the stories we tell ourselves when tension hits. In this episode of the People Warriors Podcast, Heather sits down with Claire Laughlin—leadership coach, consultant, and host of the THIS Leader Podcast—to unpack the patterns in our own thinking that create drama, how to interrupt them in real time and respond to it in healthier ways. If you’re experiencing drama at work, at home, or in your own head… this episode will help you see it differently — and handle it better.

Longevity Over Grit: Rhythms Every Leader Needs to Avoid Burnout with Tim Stevens

What if leadership success isn’t about pushing harder, but learning to last longer? In this episode of People Warriors, Heather sits down with Tim Stevens, founder of Leading Smart and a leadership advisor with over 40 years of experience, to explore why so many leaders burn out—and what it actually takes to last. This is a practical, honest conversation for leaders who love what they do, but don’t want to lose themselves, their families, or their purpose along the way.