How Firefighters Responded to My Musical Emergency
What started as a routine pitstop became one of my boldest moments so far—and I don’t just mean in the project. In this story, I find myself face-to-face with the chance to accomplish a lofty goal, and the choice between comfort and courage. It’s about timing, awkwardness, and the small but powerful magic of doing something you’re intimidated by.
3 takeaways:
You don’t always get the “perfect” opportunity to do something. Sometimes you just get the opportunity.
Feeling awkward or nervous doesn’t mean you’re doing it wrong; it often means you’re doing something meaningful. And you’re getting stronger just by pushing through the discomfort!
The more you practice showing up, the more natural courage becomes.
How to Turn Everyday Life into Something Extraordinary
What if the difference between an ordinary day and an extraordinary one is simply choosing to engage? Here’s how a dull morning unfolded into something vivid—not because of any grand event, but because of a shift in presence.
In this story, you’ll hear about:
A day in the life of the project
Why that day felt special, and how it became a framework for the way I approach things now
How you can apply the same principles to your life
There Is Always Time to Connect
After a long workday, this flight attendant was running on empty—until one man boarded my flight. Here’s how he transformed the energy of the plane with nothing but kindness, curiosity, and connection.
All You Have to Do Is Ask
I made a connection while waiting for my connection in San Francisco airport. :) Here’s how we went from strangers to friends in 30 seconds, and the meaningful insight she shared with me.
A Sign from the Shuffle Gods
A soldier wrote about the song that made him smile after an intense moment on a recent mission. Here’s the story he shared with me.
Day 1 of the Project
Every song I'd ever loved had vanished—taking my emotional compass with it. So I started asking people: What song do you associate with a happy memory? Here’s how that simple music question became a way to connect, reflect, and be reminded of what matters.