# episode lauren (audio feeds) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 2 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover episode lauren. Page: Feed: --- ## [Episode 70: From Corporate to Consultant, with Katie Turner](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lauren-asgharibizgal/episodes/Episode-70-From-Corporate-to-Consultant--with-Katie-Turner-e3lo18q) _2026-07-07 · Lauren Asghari.BizGal · How'd Her Career Get There?_ Some people learn leadership in business school. Katie Turner came by it naturally, the one who took charge of group projects and rooms that needed someone at the helm. That drive carried her through nearly two decades of leading marketing teams across nonprofits, healthcare, and higher education, including work with the American Red Cross and Howard Community College, before asking herself what… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/2d8ad68/podcast/play/122471130/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-6-6%2F427469370-44100-2-372b67c2d504b.mp3) ## [Episode 69: Confidence in Action, with Heather Bacher](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lauren-asgharibizgal/episodes/Episode-69-Confidence-in-Action--with-Heather-Bacher-e3kqguf) _2026-06-16 · Lauren Asghari.BizGal · How'd Her Career Get There?_ Lauren interviews Heather Bacher, Senior Vice President and Team Leader at Queenstown Bank, whose career is built on connection, trust, and a people-first approach to leadership. What started as a natural ability to build relationships and help others navigate challenges evolved into a career centered on communication, collaboration, and creating meaningful impact. A clear through line in… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/2d8ad68/podcast/play/121504143/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-5-15%2F426175490-44100-2-8aa31e699c909.mp3) ## [Episode 68: Curiosity as a Compass, with Erin Lamb](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lauren-asgharibizgal/episodes/Episode-68-Curiosity-as-a-Compass--with-Erin-Lamb-e3k6mr9) _2026-06-02 · Lauren Asghari.BizGal · How'd Her Career Get There?_ Lauren sits down with Erin Lamb, a speech-language pathologist and the President and CEO of the nonprofit Gateway MD, whose career spans healthcare, education, and complex systems. Known for helping families and professionals make sense of environments that often feel overwhelming, Erin has built a reputation for bridging expertise with real-life experience. Her path, however, has been anything… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/2d8ad68/podcast/play/120854825/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-5-1%2F425306719-44100-2-23f4e66c0d4d8.mp3) ## [Episode 67: Rooted in Resilience, with Jacquie Cohen Roth, MS](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lauren-asgharibizgal/episodes/Episode-67-Rooted-in-Resilience--with-Jacquie-Cohen-Roth--MS-e3j7iol) _2026-05-12 · Lauren Asghari.BizGal · How'd Her Career Get There?_ Lauren speaks with Jacquie Cohen Roth, a leader in the cannabis industry whose journey is defined by resilience, curiosity, and drive. From an early pull toward entrepreneurship, Jacquie learned to lean on the strength and wisdom of the women who came before her, shaping her belief in education, growth, and pushing beyond her limits. Today, she is the founder and CEO of CannabizMD and The Tea Pad… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/2d8ad68/podcast/play/119834837/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-4-11%2F423944621-44100-2-53d1a874d6a4c.mp3) ## [Episode 66: Leading from Within, with Amy Clark](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lauren-asgharibizgal/episodes/Episode-66-Leading-from-Within--with-Amy-Clark-e3h0met) _2026-03-31 · Lauren Asghari.BizGal · How'd Her Career Get There?_ In this episode, Lauren speaks with Amy Clark, leadership strategist, executive coach, and founder of Growth Minded Leadership Group. With a calm and grounding presence, Amy shares how her naturally reflective and growth-oriented mindset led her to build a business rooted in something she felt was missing from traditional leadership development. Rather than focusing only on skills, expertise, or… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/2d8ad68/podcast/play/117512093/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-2-26%2F420815547-44100-2-de11435dd177c.mp3) ## [Episode 65: Using the Law to Give Back](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lauren-asgharibizgal/episodes/Episode-65-Using-the-Law-to-Give-Back-e3fr96b) _2026-03-03 · Lauren Asghari.BizGal · How'd Her Career Get There?_ In this episode, Lauren speaks with Jessica Quincosa, Esq., Executive Director of Community Legal Services in Prince George’s County. Driven by a commitment to service, Jessica has built a career focused on expanding access to justice for communities that are often underserved. Raised by Cuban immigrant parents in a close-knit community, Jessica’s passion for public service was shaped early on by… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/2d8ad68/podcast/play/116286091/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-2-2%2F419144381-44100-2-afd14df8d0ebc.mp3) ## [Episode 64: Scaling with Clarity, Brooke Lively](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lauren-asgharibizgal/episodes/Episode-64-Scaling-with-Clarity--Brooke-Lively-e3eqt7h) _2026-02-11 · Lauren Asghari.BizGal · How'd Her Career Get There?_ In this episode, Lauren talks with Brooke Lively, a serial entrepreneur, author, and longtime insider in the legal world who knows law firms from the inside out. Brooke shares a peek into her unique career path, from retail and finance to working in her family’s law firm and ultimately building companies that help attorneys grow smarter, calmer, and more profitable practices. With sharp insight,… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/2d8ad68/podcast/play/115225265/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-1-9%2F417730321-44100-2-715cece286e1d.mp3) ## [Episode 63: Building Better Systems with Kim McKay](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lauren-asgharibizgal/episodes/Episode-63-Building-Better-Systems-with-Kim-McKay-e3df7dd) _2026-01-13 · Lauren Asghari.BizGal · How'd Her Career Get There?_ In this episode, Lauren speaks with Kim McKay, Assistant Secretary of Programs for the Maryland Department of Disabilities, whose career has been shaped by both professional experience and personal purpose. Although she grew up around medicine, Kim knew early on that her path was not clinical. While working in healthcare administration, her son’s autism diagnosis became a turning point that led… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/2d8ad68/podcast/play/113793901/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-0-10%2F415861421-44100-2-435bb5b0f209a.mp3) ## [The Refusal To Rush and Reinvent - Our 100th Episode! 🎉](https://thrive-thread.simplecast.com/episodes/s5e9the-refusal-to-rush-and-reinvent-our-100th-episode-tsemRgpp) _2026-01-08 · thriveandthread@gmail.com (Lauren DeVera) · Thrive and Thread_ WOW fam, 100th Episode!! Tune in for a very special GIVEAWAY that ends on 1/16/26 ! Tap in for a quick and bite-sized episode on how we're approaching the year ahead. Less about doing more, and MORE about returning to your JOY. If you've ever felt the pressure or urgency to move quickly, this is for you. An invitation to slow down, return to your childhood joy & be present. Feedback/Questions?… [Listen](https://cdn.simplecast.com/audio/ce5a2f4c-089e-413f-933c-14096d224948/episodes/8faea10a-1608-4c4a-b112-d93b78c72d47/audio/7b28a976-2f3a-4242-9a88-7483b8688a6f/default_tc.mp3?aid=rss_feed&feed=mt5vZBpQ) ## [Episode 62: Leading with Quiet Confidence, Christian Pulley](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lauren-asgharibizgal/episodes/Episode-62-Leading-with-Quiet-Confidence--Christian-Pulley-e3b40u3) _2025-11-18 · Lauren Asghari.BizGal · How'd Her Career Get There?_ In this episode, Lauren sits down with Christian Pulley, nicknamed as the “silent assassin.” A quiet yet confident leader, Christian has made history as the first African American City Administrator for the City of Laurel. Named one of Maryland’s Top 100 Women by The Daily Record , she is a Certified Public Manager who has spent her career shaping community growth and driving progress since… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/2d8ad68/podcast/play/111329667/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2025-10-18%2F412671258-44100-2-85589756dafe4.mp3) ## [Know before it drops (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/F9adBbO8rMoH) _2025-11-18 · **Sponsored**_ Follow a show, artist, genre or rocket and get notified before release ## [Episode 61: Purpose, Passion, and Community with Katie Collins-Ihrke](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lauren-asgharibizgal/episodes/Episode-61-Purpose--Passion--and-Community-with-Katie-Collins-Ihrke-e3a43rk) _2025-10-28 · Lauren Asghari.BizGal · How'd Her Career Get There?_ In this episode, Lauren speaks with Katie Collins-Ihrke, Executive Director of The Arc of Howard County, an organization dedicated to achieving full community life for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Katie’s passion for advocacy started early, shaped by her experiences growing up with an aunt who had cerebral palsy and later working with a family whose children had autism.… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/2d8ad68/podcast/play/110284084/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2025-9-27%2F410082503-44100-2-3be7f2f3c6a6b.mp3) ## [Silence And Solitude To Soothe An Anxious Spirit](https://thrive-thread.simplecast.com/episodes/s5ep8-silence-and-solitude-to-soothe-an-anxious-spirit-PhqVJlF0) _2025-10-21 · thriveandthread@gmail.com (Lauren DeVera) · Thrive and Thread_ If you've been feeling waves of anxiety and stress, you're going to want to tune in. Listen to another real and relatable episode by Lauren, sharing her five daily practices that support her through anxious and stressful times. Learn how creativity can lead to confidence, and how anchoring yourself in your spiritual practice may be the very thing you need to feel a sense of hope!… [Listen](https://cdn.simplecast.com/audio/ce5a2f4c-089e-413f-933c-14096d224948/episodes/0346a401-f0c0-4a3f-83e5-bf3053463629/audio/420054c2-a6a5-420a-a516-ef11148dc966/default_tc.mp3?aid=rss_feed&feed=mt5vZBpQ) ## [Embracing Grief, Navigating Depression And Moving In Faith](https://thrive-thread.simplecast.com/episodes/s5ep7embracing-grief-navigating-depression-and-moving-in-faith-CDMJa0_1) _2025-10-10 · thriveandthread@gmail.com (Lauren DeVera) · Thrive and Thread_ It's been a minute fam! Tune in for a transparent episode with Lauren on her recent journey through grief, depression, major life changes and returning to her joy! In this episode she'll share practical ways to navigate grief and how to give yourself grace as you embark on your own healing journey. We'll unpack: 1. The power of transparency 2. Asking for helps as means for healing 3. Returning to… [Listen](https://cdn.simplecast.com/audio/ce5a2f4c-089e-413f-933c-14096d224948/episodes/da51556e-75b7-440a-950e-6e46bc7971ee/audio/ad9e1a8f-95fa-4139-bdb2-5894b9808418/default_tc.mp3?aid=rss_feed&feed=mt5vZBpQ) ## [Creative Expression As A Catalyst For Clarity](https://thrive-thread.simplecast.com/episodes/s5ep6-creative-expression-as-a-catalyst-for-clarity-JHSF7jNg) _2025-05-06 · thriveandthread@gmail.com (Lauren DeVera) · Thrive and Thread_ This is your sign to prioritize play in this season. Rest is not a reward, but your right. Play is a portal to your next move. Tune in for the quick boost of inspiration you need to get back in your flow! Feedback/Questions? thriveandthread@gmail.com 🎉 100TH EPISODE GIVEAWAY: Email us a screenshot of your written podcast review on Apple Podcasts, and subscribe to our new Substack ! -- If you… [Listen](https://cdn.simplecast.com/audio/ce5a2f4c-089e-413f-933c-14096d224948/episodes/0d3b28d9-0304-4266-a768-96fa135122a8/audio/cb5aa837-64a6-4a69-8dbe-3872e599a55e/default_tc.mp3?aid=rss_feed&feed=mt5vZBpQ) ## [The Messy Middle: How To Navigate The Discomfort Of Uncertainty](https://thrive-thread.simplecast.com/episodes/s5ep5-the-messy-middle-how-to-navigate-the-discomfort-of-uncertainty-nSH32ch_) _2025-04-22 · thriveandthread@gmail.com (Lauren DeVera) · Thrive and Thread_ A love letter to those in the messy middle and feeling hard feelings. In this episode we discuss the challenges of navigating uncertainty and uncomfortable emotions, termed "the messy middle." Lauren shares her personal experiences of grief, chaos, and difficulty focusing, attributing these to significant life changes. We hope you take away the importance of acknowledging and processing emotions… [Listen](https://cdn.simplecast.com/audio/ce5a2f4c-089e-413f-933c-14096d224948/episodes/3397d3c5-134a-4d73-81e2-ae3de6603ef5/audio/336303fa-a62a-400d-b7c6-5c1a94f32494/default_tc.mp3?aid=rss_feed&feed=mt5vZBpQ) ## [Orienting Your Life Around Your Mission](https://thrive-thread.simplecast.com/episodes/s5ep4-orienting-your-life-around-your-mission-kKNBF_yI) _2025-03-11 · thriveandthread@gmail.com (Lauren DeVera) · Thrive and Thread_ Most of us try to make our mission fit into our overpacked, overbooked, and overcommitted lives. What would happen if we did it the other way around? Tune in for a real & encouraging episode on how to orient your life around your mission! Feedback/Questions? thriveandthread@gmail.com 🎉 100TH EPISODE GIVEAWAY: Email us a screenshot of your written podcast review on Apple Podcasts, and subscribe to… [Listen](https://cdn.simplecast.com/audio/ce5a2f4c-089e-413f-933c-14096d224948/episodes/90e54578-340a-4018-a36b-03928b8996e9/audio/ed9d49e0-f75b-433c-8b9d-8112b334f33b/default_tc.mp3?aid=rss_feed&feed=mt5vZBpQ) ## [Mismanaged Energy: How To Find Your Rhythm](https://thrive-thread.simplecast.com/episodes/s5ep3-mismanaged-energy-how-to-find-your-rhythm-7ccp9QnQ) _2025-02-25 · thriveandthread@gmail.com (Lauren DeVera) · Thrive and Thread_ "How we spend our energy is how we build, or not build our dreams." Tune into this applicable episode where Lauren breaks down the differences between building a habit and a rhythm, and how to create and integrate simple and fruitful rhythms into your life. If you've been feeling a little unclear on what to focus on, or a bit all over the place, this episode is for you! Energy is your currency, be… [Listen](https://cdn.simplecast.com/audio/ce5a2f4c-089e-413f-933c-14096d224948/episodes/ec623615-c138-42c3-a56e-b16711eb5763/audio/ba74fe63-05ff-41be-8df9-a29a839e5c08/default_tc.mp3?aid=rss_feed&feed=mt5vZBpQ) ## [Get Better, Not Bitter](https://thrive-thread.simplecast.com/episodes/s5ep2-get-better-not-bitter-YXC3pBRw) _2025-02-11 · thriveandthread@gmail.com (Lauren DeVera) · Thrive and Thread_ We all know that suffering is inevitable, but it's what we do with our pain that matters most. Has any bitterness entered your heart? Space? Tune into this heartfelt, convicting message on how to use our pain as a catalyst for growth and positive change. Let us know what you think! Feedback/Questions? thriveandthread@gmail.com 🎉 100TH EPISODE GIVEAWAY: Email us a screenshot of your written… [Listen](https://cdn.simplecast.com/audio/ce5a2f4c-089e-413f-933c-14096d224948/episodes/fbb0a2fd-b7b3-4308-934b-997e9800a24a/audio/ec24e52d-e265-40c9-93ac-04c715ad27d8/default_tc.mp3?aid=rss_feed&feed=mt5vZBpQ) ## [The Practice Of Returning & Welcome to Season 5!](https://thrive-thread.simplecast.com/episodes/s5ep1-the-practice-of-returning-season-5-welcome-Ecord_yg) _2025-01-28 · thriveandthread@gmail.com (Lauren DeVera) · Thrive and Thread_ We're back baby! Happy New Year friend. Tune in for the update on what to expect this season as well as practical & personal tips for returning to your passions, returning to parts of yourself that have been hidden and so much more! Grab your notebook, headphones & let's get to it - Lauren will share 7 ways to return to your practices & passions with care, intention & joy! This is for you if… [Listen](https://cdn.simplecast.com/audio/ce5a2f4c-089e-413f-933c-14096d224948/episodes/dd270bb2-1a09-433c-808f-fbe023426a8a/audio/833a7866-e561-42d1-acf8-fae5c4d6f91c/default_tc.mp3?aid=rss_feed&feed=mt5vZBpQ) ## [Season Finale: Made For More - Balancing Ambition With Contentment](https://thrive-thread.simplecast.com/episodes/s4ep22-season-finale-made-for-more-balancing-ambition-with-contentment-asLLtLZc) _2024-09-10 · thriveandthread@gmail.com (Lauren DeVera) · Thrive and Thread_ What seeds are you sowing this season? Who do you need to become to produce the fruits of your dreams? Tune into the season finale for a powerful, perspective-shifting episode on how to move the needle forward on your purpose and creative calling. Included are juicy journal prompts, practical actions and an affirmation to help center you for the season ahead! Feedback/Questions?… [Listen](https://cdn.simplecast.com/audio/ce5a2f4c-089e-413f-933c-14096d224948/episodes/89866e0b-f989-47ae-8d19-b5683d325c14/audio/b433a5ca-06d0-4867-bd00-b39b8850c0a6/default_tc.mp3?aid=rss_feed&feed=mt5vZBpQ) ## [AI QA That Opens Fix PRs (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/lBVWZjvzn3rU) _2024-09-10 · **Sponsored**_ Runs browser QA, files issues with repro evidence, and opens fix PRs. ## [How To Get Excited About Life Again](https://thrive-thread.simplecast.com/episodes/s4ep21-how-to-get-excited-about-life-again-XcvvbXMP) _2024-08-27 · thriveandthread@gmail.com (Lauren DeVera) · Thrive and Thread_ What if we told you that your "prime" is not behind you, but actually happening now? How would you move different? Sheesh! Need to feel a boost of joy again? Excitement? Desiring a zest for your life again? Tune into today's episode to learn a few of Lauren's practices in cultivating a daily practice of tending to her curiosities. And some fun bonuses, including a brief meditation and reading of… [Listen](https://cdn.simplecast.com/audio/ce5a2f4c-089e-413f-933c-14096d224948/episodes/d5f8e26c-92a7-46f3-9248-4149b495addf/audio/fe224f0c-7084-402e-af09-9aad92adfd8d/default_tc.mp3?aid=rss_feed&feed=mt5vZBpQ)