018 - TEACHERS CHANGE LIVES: A Day in the Life of an Elementary School Teacher

INSIDE THE WORLD OF INTERIOR DESIGN: Lisa Morton’s Holistic Design Journey, from Private Jets to Feng Shui

Ever wondered what it’s like to be an interior designer?  In this episode, I'm joined by Lisa Morton, a holistic interior designer, Certified Master of Feng Shui, author, and founder of Pure Living with Lisa Morton. Lisa shares how 20 years of industry experience took her from designing the interiors of private jets for clients around the world, to building her own business as a designer. We chat about the early days of breaking into the design industry, how she built her expertise, and what ultimately inspired her to step away from corporate life and launch her own business. Lisa shares how she found her first clients, grew her brand, discovered Feng Shui, and expanded her work into the world of holistic interior design through her signature Intuitive Home Method. We also dive into the process of writing a book, starting a podcast, and what a typical day looks like now—from Zoom calls with clients and recording episodes of her own podcast to finding moments of peace outdoors with her dogs. Whether you're curious about interior design, entrepreneurship, Feng Shui, or simply creating a career that's aligned with who you are, this conversation is full of inspiration and practical insights. Connect with Lisa: 🔗 Website: https://www.purelivingwithlisamorton.com/ 🎧 Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/4N6pGTU3l1jGW5F2xdWygt?si=41ba0d064be6464f [https://open.spotify.com/show/4N6pGTU3l1jGW5F2xdWygt?si=41ba0d064be6464f] 📍Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/purelivingwithlisamorton [https://www.instagram.com/purelivingwithlisamorton] 📚 Book: https://www.amazon.com/Aligned-Home-Holistic-Restore-Well-Being-ebook/dp/B0FXHKDCPF [https://www.amazon.com/Aligned-Home-Holistic-Restore-Well-Being-ebook/dp/B0FXHKDCPF]

10 More Jobs, 10 More Stories – What 20 Career Paths Have Taught Me

In this recap episode, I’m reflecting on some of the biggest themes that came up across my last ten conversations (interviews 11-20!): unexpected career pivots, balancing passion with practicality, confidence, creativity, and the boundaries guests set to make the most of their careers and their lives. Whether you’ve listened to every episode or are just discovering the podcast, this recap is a chance to step back and look at the bigger picture emerging from the first 20 jobs we've discovered together. Links to all featured episodes are below: 011 – PLANNING LUXURY EVENTS IN THE HAMPTONS & BEYOND: A Glimpse Into the Life of a Media & Events CEO https://open.spotify.com/episode/34prjSG2Ou5D8eMOyoVtpb?si=kzt7abZ1TFO0lvB0-Gxprg [https://open.spotify.com/episode/34prjSG2Ou5D8eMOyoVtpb?si=kzt7abZ1TFO0lvB0-Gxprg] (Find Vanessa on Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/vanessapgordon/ [https://www.instagram.com/vanessapgordon/])  012 – LIFE OF A SHOW(DOG): Building a Dog Grooming Business — From Local Clients to Competition Wins https://open.spotify.com/episode/3B8LuqyK1yHd2b8RMcawud?si=TwVhEDjhSSWFeOEdjVyTYw [https://open.spotify.com/episode/3B8LuqyK1yHd2b8RMcawud?si=TwVhEDjhSSWFeOEdjVyTYw]  (Find Ashleigh on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/allbreedashleigh/ [https://www.instagram.com/allbreedashleigh/]) 013 – A LITTLE WINING & DINING: What Work Is Like as a Woman (& Student!) in Telecom Sales https://open.spotify.com/episode/4fWsWyVuk0qL70NGRj1S6e?si=CiKmDrl2QdqjOM7ds4_uQA [https://open.spotify.com/episode/4fWsWyVuk0qL70NGRj1S6e?si=CiKmDrl2QdqjOM7ds4_uQA]  014 – WORKING AS A WOMAN: Building a Career in Workplace Research While Balancing Life at Home https://open.spotify.com/episode/4gC8LjmDONaKtMxsEXFuQA?si=70f45b28ea96478e [https://open.spotify.com/episode/4gC8LjmDONaKtMxsEXFuQA?si=70f45b28ea96478e] (Find Karina on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/corporate.homemaker [https://www.instagram.com/corporate.homemaker]) 015 – TYING SHOELACES CHANGES LIVES: The Path to Pediatric Occupational Therapy https://open.spotify.com/episode/37R5Vg2ATeQQYCJPZErsAf?si=M1Rp2yMZT6i9glNuNxTdnQ [https://open.spotify.com/episode/37R5Vg2ATeQQYCJPZErsAf?si=M1Rp2yMZT6i9glNuNxTdnQ]  016 – BUILDING AN ETSY BUSINESS: Scaling a “Side Quest” To Thousands of Sales https://open.spotify.com/episode/5H8N8JCQyam1I7Bm1pv0st?si=d98196e8be924057 [https://open.spotify.com/episode/5H8N8JCQyam1I7Bm1pv0st?si=d98196e8be924057]  017 – WOULD YOU LIKE TO BUY AN AIRPLANE? Behind the scenes of the International Business Development https://open.spotify.com/episode/2VbNp0tp8ODHH5PgS8I56y?si=22a6274201954d8d [https://open.spotify.com/episode/2VbNp0tp8ODHH5PgS8I56y?si=22a6274201954d8d]  018 – TEACHERS CHANGE LIVES: A Day in the Life of an Elementary School Teacher https://open.spotify.com/episode/4XwewUare95ZCYPFnFLSE9?si=96e86a0107ae41e8 [https://open.spotify.com/episode/4XwewUare95ZCYPFnFLSE9?si=96e86a0107ae41e8]  019 – JOINING THE FAMILY BUSINESS: Inside a Fourth-Generation Moving Company https://open.spotify.com/episode/1BwtOjP4bV3UrQ5fKjqqxO?si=f4ee2541eb694238 [https://open.spotify.com/episode/1BwtOjP4bV3UrQ5fKjqqxO?si=f4ee2541eb694238]  020 – SEMPER FI, LADIES: Basic Training, Deployments & 10 Years in the Marine Corps https://open.spotify.com/episode/49qK3J398YixX6j4mZlmgG?si=SKHpCqq7SD6-gh6wAEIe9Q [https://open.spotify.com/episode/49qK3J398YixX6j4mZlmgG?si=SKHpCqq7SD6-gh6wAEIe9Q]

020 – SEMPER FI, LADIES: Basic Training, Deployments & 10 Years in the Marine Corps

In this episode, Mysti shares how a last-minute shift during her senior year of high school led her from planning a future in dance to enlisting in the Marine Corps—and ultimately spending nearly a decade in military service. What drew her in? Structure, stability, and the opportunity to build a meaningful career.  As we chat, Mysti shares about everything from basic training and her two deployments, to what she wore to work and how she juggled her relationship and family with a busy military schedule. If you’re curious about the realities of day-to-day life in the military, or interested in how women navigate careers in (very) male-dominated fields, this episode is of you!

019 - JOINING THE FAMILY BUSINESS: Inside a Fourth-Generation Moving Company

What’s it like to build a career inside a family business that’s been around for four generations? In this episode, I sit down with Mollie, who works in Texas as the VP of Sales for a moving company, that specializes in residential, commercial and corporate relocations — and has been in her family for decades.   After earning a master’s degree in a completely different field, she shares how she ultimately found her way into the family business and into a sales leadership role. We talk about what life looks like when no two workdays are the same — from frequent travel and site visits to coordinating unique, high-value moves. Mollie also shares what it’s like to balance family relationships with work, how she unwinds, and the day-to-day details of life in her role. A great episode for anyone curious about careers in sales, logistics or family-run businesses.

018 - TEACHERS CHANGE LIVES: A Day in the Life of an Elementary School Teacher

In this episode, I chat with Amber, a 5th grade English Language Arts teacher at a Title I school in Maryland. She shares how she never originally planned to become a teacher, what changed for her in college, and how after teaching for a while, she eventually continued on to pursue a master’s degree in Learning, Diversity & Urban Studies at Vanderbilt University in Tennessee. We talk about her experience teaching in Spanish through a dual immersion program, finding the age group that was the right fit, and what it looks like to support students from diverse backgrounds, including children facing poverty and learning English as a second language. Amber talks about moving to a new city, and also gives an honest look at the day-to-day realities of the job — from lesson prep and summers off, to factors that impact teacher salaries across the country. And of course, a few  sweet and funny moments with students that make the work so meaningful. Plus, if you’ve ever been curious about the practical side of the job, Amber shares what she wears to school, what’s always in her work bag, and what a normal day really looks like before morning arrival to wrapping up the day beyond the final bell.