Ep. 14: The Miracle of Self Love
Corporate Coach Erin Warner shares with Lauren and Charlotte what it feels like to be at the intersection of her career.
Ep. 13: Mystical Sobriety, Part I
Sometimes we sign up for things without knowing exactly why.
Ep. 12: Prodigal Son
At 18, George Gordon had a promising future ahead. But he fell into drugs and crime.
Ep. 11: Written In The Stars
You vibe with astrology, or you don't.
Ep. 10: Magic Forming
We four dreamers didn't plan to join forces; it all came about quite naturally over coffee.
Ep. 09 Hard Truths
Writer Anne Lamott once said, “when you tell the truth, it turns out to be universal.”
Ep. 08: PeeWee’s Way
“You can’t say PeeWee Smoots without smiling.” Trust us, this episode will leave you smiling.
Ep. 07: Let Her Eat Cake
Expressing vulnerability doesn't come easily to many of us, Charlotte included.
Ep. 06: Unafraid and Unstoppable
Former middle school principal Matt Pope shares a poignant student story that has stuck with him over the years.
Wednesdays with Minister Gordon
Author Mitch Albom had his Tuesdays with Morrie. I'm honored to say I had my Wednesdays with Minister George Gordon.
Ep. 05: The Hustle & Grind
"Hard work." It's the American way — so much of our self-worth is tied to how much we can produce. But does that daily grind keep us from leaning into our gifts?
The Moments that Matter
"There's a word from the ancient Celtic tradition: limen. It means threshold. The doorway. The edge of one thing before it becomes another.”
Ep. 04: Makin’ Moves
Anne and Victoria join Charlotte and Lauren—four very different women whose wisdom, passion, and talents are woven together to create the Connecting Our Stories team.
Our Season of Growth
In hindsight, we scattered a lot of seeds in 2025, even when we didn’t see it that way.
Ep. 03: Makin’ Moves
In a world that tells us we must always be moving, it’s hard to get rolling sometimes. And, that’s okay.
Ep. 02: Artists as Prophets
COS PODCAST: Lauren and Charlotte get to bask in the aura of Austin pastor, convener, and artist Jennifer Cumberbatch.
The most vulnerable we’ve ever been
Our only rule from the start was to be real. That’s why I knew years ago I wanted to do a podcast with Charlotte. And now is the time.
Case Study: Joyce James Consulting “Building Bridges, Removing Barriers” Summit Video Production
The Summit we filmed was more than a gathering—it was a call to action. Racial equity experts, social workers, and faith leaders addressed the harms facing Black children and families.
Finding Our Essential Humanity
“It’s hard to be human.” I say this all the time. And yet, it’s our shared humanity that not only gets us through our hardships and struggles, but it’s what we live for – connections, relationships, experiences.
Case Study: Coaching for Texas A&M University’s Marketing & Communications Team
Deep listening is valuable in any environment, but in the context of creativity and storytelling, it can be the difference between a good story and a transformative experience.

