Former middle school principal Matt Pope shares a poignant student story that has stuck with him over the years. (There’s a plot twist!)

"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?

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.

In a world that tells us we must always be moving, it’s hard to get rolling sometimes. And, that’s okay. Charlotte and Lauren discuss how embarrassingly small steps can build momentum so that before you know it, you’ve created something pretty big.

Lauren and Charlotte get to bask in the aura of Austin pastor, convener, and artist Jennifer Cumberbatch. This sage truth-teller shares her thoughts about moral beauty, collective effervescence, the power of inspiration, and why she’ll never stop creating.

Lauren and Charlotte connected a decade ago, forging a friendship rooted in honesty and anchored in deep, meaningful conversations. Now, they’re launching a podcast! Who are these free-spirited storytellers? What poignant verse inspires them in their creative, entrepreneurial life? And, why they believe thrashing down a raging river with the current can sometimes bring peace.