Sharing Passion and Purpose

Aaron Bolzle has learned to trust his gut when it comes to navigating through life’s big decisions. During our visit, he shares a path full of twists and turns that he couldn't have predicted. Early-on, he learned the significance hard work and of being open to opportunties which proved beneficial in eventually landing jobs at top companies including Universal and Apple. His Oklahoma roots kept him grounded on this path to purpose, always considering the importance of making a positive impact.

We also discuss Imposter Syndrome, the benetits of being a part of a team with an Abundance Mindset, and the importance of community.

Now, as the Founder of Next Here, he shares his vision for supporting businesses and communities as they innovate with top remote talent.

Jenny Guthrie describes herself as a Family Nurse Practitioner by certification and a business owner by accident. During our visit she shares more about her background and what led her into a career in healthcare and how she eventually started her own business, Glow Medical, that has grown into one of the leading Medical Spas in Oklahoma. She is married to the love of her life and they have two young boys. So, she was at the top of her game, both personally and professionally, when she found a lump in her breast and it wasn't long after that she received a breast cancer diagnosis. In an effort to raise awareness during Breast Cancer Awareness this month, she shares more about her turbulent journey since the diagnosis and the prominent role that Faith has played throughout this journey and on her road to recovery.

Christi Newendorp is dedicated to improving the lives of children with special needs. As a special education teacher, Christi works with students who have a variety of needs and understands the importance of providing outstanding care and access to resources, so kids and parents are supported.

Personally, she and her husband have two sons with autism; one who is considered moderate and the other, severe. It is up to Christi and her husband to provide and coordinate care that includes around the clock supervision. Our visit shares more about her background as an educator and sheds light into her reality as a parent of two special needs sons who have graduated from a traditional high school but don’t have a clear path towards their future.

Kelly Gibson owns Tours of Tulsa and has a deep love of storytelling. In this episode you'll learn more about Kelly's background and how she grew-up living at a summer camp year-round, and later on how she negotiated with her full-time employer to have a "side-hustle" giving tours in Tulsa and why she eventually left accounting to pursue something she is passionate about - sharing the rich history of Tulsa!

Many Tulsa children are beginning the new school year empty handed because their parents cannot afford to buy the paper, pencisl, notebooks, pens, erasers, and the myriad of supplies on classroom lists. While school-supply drives help fill some need, The Pencil Box, a non-profit founded by Nancy Bolzle, provides free school supplies to teach year-round.

During this visit, she shares what inspired her to start The Pencil Box, and how it runs as an organization - including how they decide what teachers are able to shop. They have an incredible way to track what teachers are getting and let the Principal at the school know. This frees up money for them to purchase larger items that they are in need of. She also shares how the pandemic affected their organization and how they pivoted to reach teachers.

Their upcoming fundraiser Rock, Paper, Scissors is rapidly approaching - October 14 - and she shares details about the event!For more information about this special event, check out: ThePencilBox.org/rps

Kristy Eller DeBoer is the founder of KED Styled. Kristy's career prior to this was behind the camera, but she has rewritten that script and now it's her time to shine in front of the camera - and she does! Our conversation shares about a significant life event that caused her to reflect on her life and realize that she wasn't where she wanted to be. So, she made the conscious decision to take some time and "do the work" to get herself on a healthier track that included the decision to be sober and create a healthier lifestyle that resulted in shedding the old Kristy - along with 30 pounds - and feeling better than she's felt in years! We also talk about stepping out in faith to start her business, the importance of having supportive friendships and so much more!

Some people have big dreams, but don’t work to make them happen. Cody Mayo is not one of those people. His dream of becoming an actor began at a young age. Following high school, he earned an acting scholarship to The University of Oklahoma, where he attended college and met his wife, Casey. After graduating from college, they got married and shortly thereafter moved to Los Angeles. It didn’t take long for Cody to jump right into auditions and casting calls. Although there were plenty of rejections along the way, he preserved, and eventually gained numerous acting jobs while learning the in’s and out’s of the industry.

After a decade of building a career and a family in Los Angeles, Cody and his wife felt a pull to be closer to their own families in Oklahoma and Texas and relocated back to the Sooner State. Another big draw in their return was the explosive growth of the film industry while they were away; creating additional opportunities in the industry.

Cody’s newest endeavor is founding Cody Mayo Studios on Studio Row in Tulsa. As a certified coach, he offers his talent and expertise by providing high level acting classes for film and tv, as well as personal coaching and workshops for kids, teens and adults.

HAPPY to be kicking-off Season 6 of the Sharing Passion and Purpose Podcast with conversations that are meant to enlighten and inspire you on your path towards passion and purpose!

This episode will share a little about what I've been up to this summer (during my podcasting break), reveal information about guests this season, and as well as share a little about an 85-year happiness study conducted during a Harvard Study. Hint, hint: the company you keep is important!

This season's theme has focused on PURPOSE. Specfically, how people are living more purposefully and with purpose. Guests have been asked to articulate their purpose and it's been interesting to learn how people live with purpose. If you don't know your purpose, this mini-episode (approx. 5 minutes!) is for you! I offer two questions for you to consider (on a daily basis) that might help you discover your purpose. 

I'll be taking a break from publishing podcast episodes this summer but will be working on Season 6 to kick off in mid- August! I also put a request for my amazing listeners to send in recommendations of guests you'd like to hear from in an upcoming podcast episode! 

I look forward to staying connected via social media! See you in August!