Inspired By: Movement

Inspired By: Integration with guest Crystal Kim

In this episode of Inspired By, Sofie sits down with Crystal for a thoughtful conversation about identity, family, ambition, and creating life on your own terms. Crystal shares her experience growing up between Korean and American cultures, how those values continue to shape her parenting and daily life, and the leap of faith it took to build a career, grow a family, and open a business during one of life’s busiest seasons. From honoring tradition to redefining success, this episode is an honest and inspiring look at balancing drive, motherhood, partnership, and personal growth

Inspired By: Passion with guest Kristen Gilligan

In this episode of Inspired By, Sofie sits down with Kristen for a candid conversation about creativity, entrepreneurship, and building community. Kristen shares her journey from working at a bookstore to launching her own publishing company and cultivating a thriving community for book lovers in Colorado. What started as a personal passion for reading has grown into something much bigger, connecting people through storytelling and shared experiences. Together, they explore the realities of pivoting careers, the courage it takes to follow an unconventional path, and how Kristen has learned to trust her instincts along the way. This episode is an honest and inspiring look at creating something meaningful—both in business and in life.

Inspired By: Family with guests Isa & Annika Gullbekk

In this special episode of Inspired By, Sofie sits down with two of the most influential women in her life—her mom and her sister—for an intimate conversation about family, culture, and connection across continents. From navigating life between Sweden and the U.S. to raising children in two cultures, they reflect on identity, belonging, and the power of community. The episode weaves together humor, honesty, and heartfelt moments, highlighting how relationships evolve over time—and how simple acts of kindness can leave the greatest impact.

Inspired By: Connection with guest Kathryn Tighe

In this episode of Inspired By, Sofie sits down with Denver-based real estate advisor Kathryn to explore her unexpected career journey, from the salon industry to real estate, and the passion that fuels her work today. Kathryn shares how authenticity, community connection, and a people-first approach shape her business, along with her mission to empower women—especially those navigating homeownership on their own. From breaking down industry misconceptions to building meaningful client relationships, this conversation is a refreshing look at what it really means to support others through life’s biggest transitions.

Inspired By: Pivot with guest Allie Beckman

In this special shortened episode of Inspired By, host Sofie Woods sits down with Allie, founder of Liberated Financial, for an honest conversation about creativity, burnout, financial healing, and redefining success. Despite unexpected audio issues, this 12-minute snippet is packed with insight as Allie shares her journey from theater artist and yoga teacher to holistic financial advisor, and how taking a pause from creativity ultimately helped her reconnect with it in a more aligned and joyful way.