Ask Us Anything #14: "Becoming Your Next Self"

S4 BONUS: Stephanie Piccirilli "The Spirit of Al"

Emily's conversation with Stephanie Piccirilli in May of 2024 moved us in ways that were deeply complex. We heard the difficult personal journey of her father's terminal cancer. In so many ways "Al" was the star of that episode. Last week, Steph's dad [https://www.fitzgeraldfh.com/obituaries/alfred-piccirilli] found rest from his battle with cancer. Given all the lessons he taught, we wanted to honor him and Steph with this special release.  Fall feels like such a natural time to grieve, but this conversation is filled with optimism. Listen in on the rich reminders of how people who have died continue to make an impact long after they're gone.

Ask Us Anything #14: "Becoming Your Next Self"

Every month, we drop a leadership and life gem in response to listener questions. Has change made it hard to even recognize yourself? This month's listener question asks for help in reinvigorating self-love and a sense of joy. In this episode, Emily & Katie explore the pathways to finding resilience again. Ask Us Anything is a WM series hosted by Emily Drake and fellow coach, Chicagoan, and counseling professional Katie O'Malley.  How can we help you? Submit your question here. [https://www.whosmissingpodcast.com/submit-your-question] Or call 773-389-3638‬, and leave us a voicemail.

Listener Fav: Emily Drake "Darkness & Light"

As Emily says, "Don't underestimate what you can accomplish, just by asking a question." Emily Drake's love of making meaningful connections is what drove the creation of this podcast. This is our "Listener Fav" from Season 1 of Who's MIssing? The interviewer is her boyfriend, Arnie Niekamp (Writer / Director at Jackbox Games [https://www.jackboxgames.com/] & Host of Hello From the Magic Tavern [https://hellofromthemagictavern.com/]). Arnie joins Emily to discuss how the start of this podcast coincided with one of the darkest times of her life, and how she was able to find her way back to joy.

Listener Fav: Tess Gunty "Intention & Attention"

Our month-long celebration of our most-downloaded episodes continues with someone who lives in rare air. Tess Gunty's first published novel won the 2022 National Book Award. Emily's conversation with Tess goes deep on her journey toward writing "The Rabbit Hutch [https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/705719/the-rabbit-hutch-by-tess-gunty/]" and then what it was like to live in the world it created for Tess. A heavy challenge for an introvert. Tess also talks about the need to write about women who remain the main character in their own story.

Listener Fav: Catherine Zack "Making a Big Career Jump"

We're celebrating your good taste all month with our most-downloaded episode. This week, its our "Listener Fav" from Season 3. Catherine Zack [https://www.catherinezack.com/] made a HUGE leap from corporate litigator to open her own yoga studio. Without flinching, Catherine shares every step of her process. WARNING: "The right choice won't come quickly."  During this conversation, you'll learn all about planick and how we all seem to teach what we need.