The Grit & Grace Podcast
Real Women. Real Conversations. Full Lives. Because no one's just wearing one hat, and these women are here to talk about all of it. Hosted by Dana Lyons, The Grit & Grace Podcast brings you real, unfiltered conversations with women who are leading, building, navigating change, and living busy, multi-faceted lives. These aren't just interviews. They're honest, life-giving conversations about what it means to show up with faith, courage, and purpose, through every season and assignment. From building businesses without losing yourself, to balancing marriage, motherhood, and ambition, to walking through menopause and midlife shifts with boldness and grace, this podcast is for women who are done living small. What you'll hear: –Bold steps outside comfort zones –Stories of reinvention, risk, and renewal –Career pivots, personal growth, and purpose-driven leadership –Faith-forward wisdom for navigating business and life –The messy, meaningful behind-the-scenes that don't make it to Instagram–but matter the most. If you're looking for insight, encouragement, and the kind of truth that doesn't need a filter, you're in the right place. Hit play. We're just getting started.
Episodes
What if rebuilding trust in your community starts with one simple conversation?
In this episode of the Grit & Grace Podcast, Dana sits down with Lori Haraldsen, founder of Valor Connect, for a powerful and honest discussion about law enforcement, community trust, and real-world solutions that bring people together.
Lori shares her firsthand experience serving on the Salem Police Foundation, explaining why police foundat...
What if strong communities aren’t built by one system alone—but through nonprofits, leadership, and people working together?
In Episode 115 of the Grit & Grace Podcast, we sit down with Joy Dickinson, nonprofit consultant and Owner of Dickinson Consultants, to explore nonprofit leadership, fundraising strategy, and how organizations can build long-term sustainability.
If you're a nonprofit leader, board member, exe...
In this episode of Grit and Grace, host Dana Lyons sits down with hospitality expert and former boutique hotel owner Samantha Irwin to explore networking, leadership, and the power of authentic human connection.
Samantha shares her practical “3-2-1 Rule” for introverts at networking events, explains the hospitality trifecta—eye contact, a smile, and a greeting, and talks about how women in business can confidently own their authorit...
Welcome to Episode 13 of the Grit & Grace Podcast, hosted by Dana Lyons, featuring nutrition professional Ali Virtue from Parkside Nutrition.
In this episode of the Grit & Grace women’s health podcast, we break down the simple daily habits that support heart health for women, energy, metabolism, and long-term wellness. Instead of extreme diets or trending wellness fads, this conversation focuses on sustainable nutrition habi...
Customer service isn’t about being “nice.” It’s about building trust.
In this episode of the Great Grace Podcast, I sit down with Brooke Hubert to talk about what really creates loyalty in business: relationship, honesty, and genuine care—even when conversations are hard or the answer isn’t what someone wants to hear.
If you’ve ever felt turned off by pushy sales energy, awkward networking, or customer interactions that spi...
Mental health touches every family.
In this episode, Valerie Geer shares an honest conversation about severe and persistent mental illness, caregiver burnout, stigma, crisis response, and what real community mental health support looks like beyond a therapist’s office.
We discuss the role of a community chaplain at the YMCA, why safe spaces matter, and how families can find practical help through the National Alliance on Mental Illne...
How do you build a profitable business while leading with heart?
In this episode of the Grit & Grace Podcast, Dana interviews Amy Donaldson — author, business coach, speaker, and real estate leader — about servant leadership, cash flow management, entrepreneurship, and empowering women in business.
If you're a real estate professional, entrepreneur, small business owner, coach, or woman in leadership, this conversation deliv...
A cancer survivor physician on illness, women finding their voice, and why real healing isn’t toxic positivity
What happens when life breaks you open—and you choose not to look away?
In this powerful episode of the Grit & Grace Podcast, host Dana Lyons sits down with Dr. Cindy Howard—physician, cancer survivor, and award-winning author of Positively Altered—for an honest conversation about cancer, chronic illness, mindset, and wh...
Functional nutritionist Ali Virtue joins the Great Grace Podcast to unpack what a healthy reset for women really looks like—without diets or shame. This episode covers hunger cues, hormones, midlife metabolism, sleep, emotional eating, and sustainable habits that support long-term women’s health.
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Community doesn’t just happen—and meaningful connection takes intention.
If you’ve ever felt disconnected, disappointed by relationships, or unsure how to truly belong again, this episode is for you.
In this episode of The Grit & Grace Podcast, Dana sits down with Lori Harreldsen, entrepreneur, community builder, and CEO of Valor Connect, for an honest and powerful conversation about what it really takes to build authentic c...
Do you feel anxious, overwhelmed, exhausted, or stuck in survival mode—even when your life looks “fine” on the outside?
In this episode of The Grit & Grace Podcast, host Dana Lyons talks with nurse practitioner Sarah Haugland-Haggeabout nervous system regulation, trauma, somatic healing, and the powerful mind-body connection. Together, they explore why your body may feel unsafe even when your mind says you’re okay—and what to do...
What does it really look like to lead without losing yourself?
In this episode of The Grit & Grace Podcast, Dana talks with executive coach Lucy Escobar about emotionally intelligent leadership, faith, family, and building a life that actually works.
Most women aren’t trying to build a brand—they’re trying to build a life that works.
In Episode 5 of the Grit & Grace Podcast, Dana sits down with Lucy Escobar, former b...
Can you actually enjoy the holidays without feeling sluggish, bloated, or guilty afterward? In this festive Christmas episode of Grit & Grace, we welcome back Allie Virtue of Parkside Nutrition to break down how to stay healthy, energized, and grounded during the busiest (and treat-filled) time of the year.
We move past the awkwardness and talk about real health—starting with gut health (yes, even poop 💩). Allie shares why...
Ever feel like there just aren’t enough hours in the day? In this episode, Dana sits down with coach, author, and speaker Amy Donaldson for a powerful and honest conversation about time—how we use it, how we lose it, and how to reclaim it.
They dive into what it truly means to live with intention, create peace in the middle of chaos, and stop living by the phrase “I don’t have time.” Amy shares practical wisdom on emotional tim...
Welcome to Episode 2 of the Grit and Grace Podcast!
In this episode, we sit down with the incredible Jackie Ellerbrock, the Director of Operations at the Salem Chamber of Commerce in Salem, Oregon. Jackie is a connector, a storyteller, and a powerhouse of community impact. From championing local businesses to cultivating meaningful spaces for genuine conversation, Jackie brings her signature blend of grit, grace, and hear...
In our first episode, we sit down with functional nutritionist and business owner Ali Virtue for a real, refreshingly honest conversation about food, health, and what it truly means to feel good in your body. Ali breaks down her approach to treating nutrition like strength training—teaching women the “proper form” for how we eat, how we fuel, and how we tune into what our bodies are telling us.
We dig into unlearning diet culture, r...
Hi there! I’m Dana, and I believe every woman has a powerful story to share. As your host for the Grit & Grace Podcast, I’m a wife, mom, grandmother, author, and speaker who knows firsthand what it means to lead, serve, grow, and sometimes navigate a home that seems to have a mind of its own (read: never Pinterest perfect!). My own journey through midlife transitions, navigating work-life balance as a female entrepreneur, and c...
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