Episodes

In this deeply moving episode, I had the privilege of interviewing an incredible woman, Pam Pargen. Pam’s story is one of love, loss, grief, and ultimately, hope and new beginnings. She and her husband faced unimaginable challenges, yet through it all, Pam’s spirit, heart full of love, and her ability to find joy after pain serve as a true inspiration. I first met Pam through a direct sales company we were both involved with, and while we didn’t work closely together, I had the honor of watchin...

My guest today is Melissa Goldstein - a beautiful woman and mother I had the privilege of meeting also through the direct sales company I worked with the past 4 years. Although we only saw each other in person a few times and our interactions were mostly business-related, I knew she would be an impactful guest with valuable wisdom and experiences to share. During our conversation, Melissa opens up about her journey as a mother to twins, one of whom was diagnosed with autism. She shares the hi...

In this episode, I was able to speak with Sam Rybar - an amazing chiropractor, entrepreneur, athlete, and person. Sam pivoted early on by choosing her chiropractic career and deciding to open her own business. She thought she’d focus on athletes and quickly recognized other needs from the everyday athlete like herself to the growing concerns of women and their health. Not following the typical path of many chiropractors, Sam combines physical therapy, massage, and overall health with her care an...

Send us a text I know you'll love the conversation I had the honor of having with Dayna Mott—an inspiring mom, business leader, author, and marketing professional. Dayna shares a pivotal moment in her business journey that led her to follow her own path and create flexibility that allowed her to homeschool her children while also supporting and serving others through sharing her experiences. She also discussed the strong partnership she has with her husband, who both supports her ambitious ideas...

I know you'll love the conversation I had the honor of having with Dayna Mott—an inspiring mom, business leader, author, and marketing professional. Dayna shares a pivotal moment in her business journey that led her to follow her own path and create flexibility that allowed her to homeschool her children while also supporting and serving others through sharing her experiences. She also discussed the strong partnership she has with her husband, who both supports her ambitious ideas and helps keep...

In today’s episode, we had the pleasure of speaking with Heather Moore, a former co-worker and close friend of Tammy’s. Heather is a passionate and hardworking wife, mother of two, and a culinary expert, teacher, and leader. Her journey to success—both in her career and in motherhood—has been filled with challenges, creativity, and resilience. Heather shares her inspiring perspective on life, emphasizing the importance of pursuing dreams fearlessly and trusting that things will work out. S...

Episode 21 brings us a very inspiring story where Melanie Uzarek, a friend and former co-worker, opens up about her extraordinary journey through some of life’s toughest challenges. From discovering she had renal failure and needing a kidney donation to navigating a divorce, job loss, and even facing health struggles with her sweet dog, Maizy, Melanie’s story is one of strength, perseverance, and hope. She shares the lessons she’s learned along the way, embracing each day as a gift and trusting...

In this uplifting and inspiring episode, we sit down with Lauren Richeson—a wife, mom, author, coach, leader, and direct sales professional. Lauren shares her journey starting with her early career as a teacher and her transition into a Mary Kay consultant. Initially, she thought she'd continue climbing up the ranks within Mary Kay and making it her lifelong career. However, Lauren felt a deeper calling and realized she had more to offer. Leaning on her faith, she sought clarity through pr...

This week, we had the pleasure of welcoming a longtime friend of mine, Lora Nortley, to the podcast. Lora and I first met at my very first job out of college, where we formed a strong friendship. After learning about the podcast, Lora felt compelled to be a guest, and we decided to focus on a deeply impactful topic: her journey through Covid and its aftermath. Lora contracted the virus in early 2021, and her experience was extremely difficult and scary. She was in the hospital for a long period...

In our first episode of the new year, we’re excited to welcome our first male guest—my husband, Ryan Miller. This beautiful conversation dives into the experiences and relationships that shaped Ryan into the person he is today. Ryan reflects on moments from his younger years, including his time in college and the lasting brotherhood he formed through his fraternity. He also shares insights about our relationship and the unique experience of an only child gaining an extended family, including tw...

In this powerful conversation, we sit down with networking leader and podcaster Lindsaya Van Deusen. Lindsaya shares her path to self-permission, discovering her worth, and embracing the beauty she has within. Through deeply personal experiences, including a young pregnancy and challenges in her marriage, Lindsaya opens up about seeking external validation and when she realized the importance of self-love. Her story highlights the struggle many of us face seeking acceptance and admiration from ...

In this episode, we sit down with our friend and sorority sister Andrea Rossi for an eye-opening and heartfelt conversation. Andrea is a busy wife, mother of three, and a dedicated doctor running her own practice. As a true go-getter, she thrived on being involved—driving her kids to activities, serving on committees, coaching, and even leading Girl Scouts. However, life took an unexpected turn when her oldest daughter was diagnosed with an eating disorder. Despite being doctors, Andrea and her...

In this episode, Tammy and I had the privilege of interviewing Courtney Nein, a remarkable woman, mentor, and friend we met through our previous network marketing company. Courtney not only excelled in sharing business direction with us, but also exemplified what it means to lead with a servant-hearted mindset. Her generosity and openness to helping others inspires everyone around her, as she shares how giving of herself not only serves others but also fills her bucket. As we chatted, Cour...

In this episode, recorded during lucky week 13 but released for week 14, we return to hosting inspirational guests following last week’s reflection episode. We are thrilled to welcome Nicole Keller, a dynamic leader and motivator whom both Tammy and I met through our previous direct marketing company. Nicole shares her journey, beginning with her education and graduate studies, all while navigating life as a mother to three very young children born just 20 months apart. Observing her husband’s w...

Happy Thanksgiving! We at Show Me the Way Podcast hope you had a wonderful holiday with your family and friends! During this episode, Andrea reflects on the show so far and shares gratitude for her family, friends, her podcast partner, Tammy, and the show guests and audience. Andrea offers updates as well as next steps and how we look forward to hearing more stories of unexpected paths and pivots and showing one another the way.

Send us a text Episode 12 features a heartfelt and inspiring conversation with Shavonna Wilson, a cherished community member, devoted mom, and bible study sister. Shavonna is a true servant of God, gracefully balancing her busy family life while being a connector and advocate for others. She holds a special place in the hearts of many, and in this episode, she courageously shares a deeply personal story about overcoming an abusive and controlling relationship during her college years. Despite in...

Episode 12 features a heartfelt and inspiring conversation with Shavonna Wilson, a cherished community member, devoted mom, and bible study sister. Shavonna is a true servant of God, gracefully balancing her busy family life while being a connector and advocate for others. She holds a special place in the hearts of many, and in this episode, she courageously shares a deeply personal story about overcoming an abusive and controlling relationship during her college years. Despite initial hesitatio...

What a thrill and a true “God Wink” to have Cyndee Sparre on our show! In Episode 11, Cyndee shares her inspiring journey of leaving a corporate career to follow a powerful calling toward a new path. With the unwavering support of her husband and a deep faith in God, Cyndee took a bold leap to create successful networking organizations. Her work focuses on connecting businesses and Christians and fostering a strong community rooted in faith. Plus, she’s launched her own podcast to continue this ...

Wow! We're already at Episode 10! What better way to celebrate this milestone than with our long time friend and sorority sister, Jackie DeLuca! Tammy and I have been honored to have known Jackie for over 20 years and to have watched her grow into such an amazing person after so many pivots taken! Jackie is a mom of 2, has studied engineering and then law, has had many different career opportunities, has been married and divorced, lived abroad where her kids grew up, and made the very difficult ...

Episode 9 features a thought provoking conversation with Lori Sullivan - a marketing and business strategy professional with years of success and various career pivots. Lori and Tammy worked and collaborated together for several years and Tammy knew Lori had wisdom our listeners would value! Lori shares her perspective and touches on various points in her life when she reflected on or saw the need to change, and came out on the other side stronger and wiser. Lori helped us think about the value ...

What an honor to interview Lanee Blaise - an angel on Earth! Lanee is a podcaster, writer, producer, and motivational speaker. She is also a bible study leader encouraging women to find faith and build a relationship with God to walk with every step of this journey we call life. Lanee has been through many different seasons and has faced family and life adversity. Recognizing she doesn't love change, she understands it is a natural part of life. Through a fun and relatable conversation, Lanee sh...

Since Tammy and I first started talking about this podcast, I've had our next guest on the list. Although I just met her last year, she has had such an impact on my life and I know she'll do the same for you. Tera Pepper is a soccer mom I met during last year's season when she shared how her son looked up to mine. After receiving such a beautiful compliment, I knew I needed to meet and get to know her. Tera soon shared her story with me and once you hear it, you will know why we brought her to t...

Episode 6 brings us great perspective from a dear friend Jackie Prewitt. She also partnered with Tammy and I at our direct sales company and was in a leader position. Although many of us looked up to her and looked to her for guidance, she always treated everybody the same and supported us no matter what. Since then, Jackie and I have grown a friendship and I couldn't imagine having this podcast without dedicating an episode to her. She and I have matching TNT tattoos that stand for today not to...

Lucky number 5!! In this episode, Tammy and I were joined by our friend and former business partner, Terri Sweeney. Terri has an infectious warmth and love for life. Although her original family plan looked different than she expected, she has shared her heart not only with her twins, one of which is a special needs daughter, but also with foster children and exchange students. Terri's story of love, joy and finding beauty in life is one of true inspiration. We can all learn from her amazing per...