Magic in the Ordinary

In this episode I sit down with Vanessa Biernatt — athlete, entrepreneur, and owner of CrossFit Osiris in Coon Rapids, Minnesota. 

The Gym: https://www.crossfitosiris.com/ Instagram:   / crossfit_osiris  

Vanessa shares how she got into CrossFit and what led her to open her own gym, breaks down what CrossFit actually is and why it is such an effective training method. She also talks about her favorite movements...

In this episode I sit down with Stephanie Petters — poet, writer, and the creative heart behind Divine World:

Stephanie's new project: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/foolsforheaven/divine-world?utm_id=97757_v0_s00_e0_tv0 Stephanie's newsletter: https://writingsintheroots.substack.com/ Stephanie's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ofwoodandword/

Stephanie shares her poetic origin story, breaks down her unique style, a...

In this episode I sit down with Colleen Eisley — Catholic content creator who has a lot to say about Pope Leo's brand new encyclical Magnifica Humanitas, what it has to say about artificial intelligence, technology, and our call to build something beautiful rather than something that divides. 

We also get raw and real about mental health in the digital world, what genuine human connection looks like when so much of our l...

In this episode I sit down with Diego — the creator behind Gen Z to Christ, one of the most joyful and courageous voices in the Catholic space online. 

Connect with Diego: https://www.instagram.com/genztochrist__/

We talk about where he finds his continued inspiration, how St. Carlo Acutis has shaped his mission, why Gen Z is converting to Catholicism at such a remarkable rate, how to keep Christ central while pursuing y...

Do we all have superhero fatigue? Or is the writing just tanking? 

I decided to break down exactly what went wrong with the Avengers Doomsday Trailer — and turn it into a fun writing session for all of us.

In this video we cover three essential storytelling rules: show don't tell, making your character motivation crystal clear, and why rushing your story kills the audience's investment. Whether you are a screenwriter, no...

In this episode I sit down with Carson — a Catholic content creator whose authentic, down-to-earth approach to sharing the faith has been sparking conversation. 

We talk about how he got started creating faith-based content, where to begin if you want to grow in the Catholic faith, the small daily habits that can have a huge impact on your spiritual life, how he handles negative comments online, and why dialogue — ...

In this episode I sit down with Emily Dieter — Catholic stay-at-home mom and the creative heart behind Tracing Traditions.

Get a 15% code off her shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/TracingTradition?etsrc=sdt&coupon=JROSEGOLD15

We talk about why beauty matters so deeply in our daily lives, the importance of embracing your gifts, how community has shaped her journey as a small business owner, and how to balance motherhood, cre...

In this episode I sit down with Stephen Schneider — co-founder alongside his wife Hannah of Schneider Goods Co.

https://schneidergoodsco.com/

Stephen and Hannah started their company after asking how they could source better items that worked well and lasted. We talk about why tallow is such a powerful skincare ingredient, how faith shapes their entire company philosophy, why natural products actually invite us to slow down a...

In this episode I sit down with one of my all-time favorite illustrators — Laurel Long. 

Laurel’s website: https://www.laurellong.com/ Laurel’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/laurellongart/

A professor in the Art Department at California State University Northridge and the artist behind beloved books including The Magic Nesting Doll, The Lady and the Lion, and The Twelve Days of Christmas, Laurel create...

There can be a lot of pressure when you share something with the world  whether it's a book, a podcast, a social medial post, a song you wrote etc. 

So what happens when we are really sensitive?? How do we deal with all the opinions and feedback?

Drop your favorite drink below in the chat and lets spill the tea and have a real conversation about some things I've been thinking about as a sensitive content creator:) 

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In this episode I sit down with Liam Dieckhoner — a Christian content creator with a massive following across TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube. 

Liam is one of those rare creators who manages to be genuinely funny, boldly faithful, and completely himself all at the same time! We talk about how he found his niche, where he gets his ideas, how he handles haters, why being yourself matter so much, and what it looks like to li...

DIP Already Website: https://dipalready.com/

In this episode I sit down with Kate Assaraf — CEO and founder of DIP Already, the haircare brand named the #1 brand for curly hair by Oprah, and featured in Allure and Vogue. But this conversation goes so far beyond haircare.

Kate opens up about why so many of us are addicted to fast beauty,  what it is doing to our brains, and how she built a values-driven brand that reached...

In this episode I sit down with Braden Johnson — Catholic speaker, content creator, and an incredibly engaging young voice in the Church today. 

Braden grew up doing semi-professional singing, playing competitive basketball, and making videos with famous YouTubers — and then had a powerful conversion in his freshman year of college that changed everything. We talk about why social media is so alluring, the dangers ...

In this episode I sit down with Haruhi Aisaka — a Catholic artist in Japan whose work is turning heads around the world! 

Haruhi creates a breathtaking fusion of anime illustration and sacred iconography, bringing saints and Scripture to life in a style that is both deeply rooted in tradition and creatively new. We talk about how his style developed, why iconography captivates him, the surprising depth of Catholic cultur...