LIZ’S COFFEE CONNECTION

Lindsay Pinchuk: Truth, Advocacy, and the Power of Connection | S3E19

Liz sits down with Lindsay Pinchuk for a conversation about leadership, Jewish advocacy, storytelling, and the power of community. Lindsay reflects on how summer camp shaped her confidence and independence, how growing up in Detroit’s Jewish community gave her a foundation of tradition and belonging, and how October 7th became a turning point in her public voice. From building Bump Club and Beyond into a national community for mothers, to creating Dear FoundHer for women entrepreneurs, Lindsay has built her life around connection. In this episode, she shares why stories matter, why everyone has a role in fighting hate, and why speaking up for truth is worth the risk.

Lamar Alexander: Purpose, Public Service, and the Power of Getting Things Done | S3E18

Liz sits down with former Tennessee Senator and Governor Lamar Alexander for a conversation about leadership, family, music, and what public service is really supposed to look like. From growing up in a small Tennessee town with a piano lesson and a library card, to serving alongside ten U.S. presidents, Lamar reflects on the values that shaped him, the importance of relationships across political lines, and why governing should be about results—not constant conflict. He shares stories from the Senate, the campaign trail, his thousand-mile walk across Tennessee, and the partnership he built with his late wife, Honey. Throughout the conversation, Lamar offers a thoughtful perspective on purpose, humor, music, family, and the enduring value of service.

Dr. Asif Mahmood: Compassion, Faith, and Finding Common Humanity | S3E17

Liz sits down with Dr. Asif Mahmood — physician, immigrant, humanitarian, and Vice Chair of the United States Commission on International Religious Freedom — for a deeply personal conversation about service, faith, immigration, and human connection. Born in a remote village in Pakistan and raised in humble circumstances, Asif shares how his journey to America shaped his belief in compassion, dignity, and helping people beyond religious or cultural boundaries. Together, Liz and Asif discuss anti-Semitism, Islamophobia, interfaith understanding, family, medicine, and why hope, humility, and kindness remain the most powerful forces in the world.

Yael Alexander: 584 Days of Hope, A Mother's Unbreakable Spirit I S3E16

After three years apart, this is the first Mother’s Day Yael Alexander will spend with her son Edan back home. For 584 days, Yael lived with uncertainty, going through Mother’s Day 2023, 2024, and 2025 without him, holding onto hope when it felt almost impossible, showing up for her family, and fighting every single day. Now, in 2026, she shares what it means to finally have him home. In this powerful conversation, Yael opens up about motherhood, resilience, and the kind of hope that isn’t passive, the kind you choose every day, even in the darkest moments. This episode is a tribute to mothers everywhere, and a reminder that hope is real, powerful, and sometimes, it brings people home.

Hunter Biden: Art, Addiction, and the Choice to Live I S3E15

Liz sits down with Hunter Biden for an honest and deeply personal conversation about loss, addiction, recovery, and redemption. Hunter reflects on growing up after the tragic loss of his mother and sister, the unwavering love of his family, and the profound impact of his father’s example. He shares his journey through addiction, the moment he chose to live, and how art became both a refuge and a purpose. Through vulnerability and reflection, Hunter speaks about love, resilience, and what it means to rebuild a life grounded in truth, family, and gratitude.