"Stop Settling for Surface‑Level Love" with Christina Dees

"Stop Settling for Surface‑Level Love" with Christina Dees

About Episode In this episode, I sit down with Christina Dees for a raw and refreshing conversation about vulnerability, healing, and choosing yourself. Christina shares her story of growing up in poverty, navigating family addiction, and learning to break old patterns in marriage, motherhood, and dating. They dive into soul‑level alignment, healthy masculinity, boundaries, and why emotional maturity matters more than status or appearance. Christina also talks about meeting her current partner and how secure, conscious love transformed her life. _________________________ Check out Christina on IG and follow along with their journey! @chrisse_on_the_coast  310 favorite restaurant   -check them out!  The Untethered Soul by Michael Singer favorite book _________________________ Follow Us Tiktok  [https://www.tiktok.com/@thebrittanywheelershow] Instagram  [https://www.instagram.com/thebrittanywheelershow/] SUBSCRIBE [https://www.youtube.com/@TheBrittanyWheelerShow] to our Youtube Channel!

"Purpose, Pain, and Loving People Well" with Emma Baltezore

About Episode In this episode, Emma Baltezore, founder of One Christian Network, has a heartfelt conversation about faith, calling, resilience, and loving your neighbor well. Emma shares how her passion for people was shaped by her family, a life‑changing trip to South Africa, and seasons of grief that deepened her trust in God. They also explore the power of bridge‑building, listening, and creating space for others to be seen. Emma highlights the mission of One Christian Network, a movement connecting churches and community leaders across Wilmington to meet real needs in practical ways. If you’re seeking purpose, navigating hardship, or wanting to make a difference right where you are, this episode will encourage you. _________________________ Check out Emma on IG and follow along with their journey! Vigilant Hope Roasting favorite restaurant @vigilanthoperoasting  -check them out!  The Given Tree, Oh The Places You’ll Go, The Purpose Driven Life favorite book _________________________ Follow Us Tiktok  [https://www.tiktok.com/@thebrittanywheelershow] Instagram  [https://www.instagram.com/thebrittanywheelershow/] SUBSCRIBE [https://www.youtube.com/@TheBrittanyWheelerShow] to our Youtube Channel!

“The Inspiring Work of a World Renowned Glass Blower” With Aaron Rovner Buck

About Episode In this episode, I sit down with world‑champion glassblower Aaron Rovner Buck, whose life in Corning’s “Crystal City” shaped him from birth. They swap the wild story of how they met on a Southwest flight, then Aaron opens up about growing up with two glassblowing parents — his mom, Rhodie, the heart‑led artist behind Hands on Glass, and his dad, Dave, the engineer‑minded creator who broke away from factory work to chase bold, organic design. Aaron talks honestly about mastering an unforgiving craft, surviving a tough market, and why he refuses to quit on the dream he’s had since childhood. He even shares how he accidentally won gold at Glass Vegas — walking onstage mid‑phone‑call and asking the photographer what place he got. The episode dives into legacy, leadership, and the future of a young industry, and wraps with Aaron showing off his signature ramen pendants and where listeners can support his work. _________________________ Check out Aaron on IG and follow along with their journey! @dojoglass Check out Aaron’s mom’s shop, Hands on Glass [https://www.handsonglass.com/]!   Red Rising [https://www.amazon.com/Red-Rising-Pierce-Brown/dp/034553980X] by Pierce Brown favorite book _________________________ Follow Us Tiktok  [https://www.tiktok.com/@thebrittanywheelershow] Instagram  [https://www.instagram.com/thebrittanywheelershow/] SUBSCRIBE [https://www.youtube.com/@TheBrittanyWheelerShow] to our Youtube Channel!

"Designing Success" with Suzanne Mills Winkler

About Episode Brittany sits down with her friend and mentor, Suzanne Mills Winkler, for an inspiring conversation about career, faith, family, and legacy. Suzanne shares how their mentorship began at Port City Community Church and grew into a true friendship, then walks through her journey from California art student to rising star at Mattel, where she led the Barbie team and a $160M product line. She opens up about her faith transformation, the healing of her marriage, and how the failure of her own business ultimately deepened her relationship with God. Suzanne reflects on embracing her role as a stepmom, the joy she finds in mentoring others, and the legacy of love and creativity she hopes to leave behind. She closes with fun lifestyle favorites, a peek at her mixed‑media wildlife art, and the simple daily habit that’s kept her 32‑year marriage strong. ______________________ Check out Suzanne on IG [https://www.instagram.com/millswinkler/] @millswinkler and follow along with their journey!  Chicken Salad Chick favorite restaurant @chickensaladchick [https://www.instagram.com/chickensaladchickwilmington/]  -check them out!  Inspector Gamache mystery series [https://www.gamacheseries.com/]by Louise Penny favorite book _________________________ Follow Us Tiktok [ https://www.tiktok.com/@thebrittanywheelershow] Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/thebrittanywheelershow/]  SUBSCRIBE [https://www.youtube.com/@TheBrittanyWheelerShow] to our Youtube Channel!

"God Became My Father" with Perla Frias

About Episode In this heartfelt conversation, I sit down with her friend Perla Frias, a mental health counselor from Wilmington, to discuss faith, healing, and overcoming life's challenges. Together, they share their experiences with father wounds, finding identity in God, and how healing transformed their views of relationships and themselves. Perla courageously opens up about surviving an abusive marriage, navigating divorce, and rebuilding her life after experiencing judgment from her church community. The conversation explores the difference between God and imperfect people, the power of relying on God's strength, and what it truly means to be an overcomer. _________________________ Check out Perla on IG and follow along with their journey! @rosie_baby_26 Pizzettas favorite restaurant @pizzettasleland  -check them out!  Crazy Love by Francis Chan favorite book _________________________ Follow Us Tiktok [ https://www.tiktok.com/@thebrittanywheelershow] Instagram  [https://www.instagram.com/thebrittanywheelershow/] SUBSCRIBE [https://www.youtube.com/@TheBrittanyWheelerShow] to our Youtube Channel!