Productive Passions

Productive Passions

Change is happening everywhere eliciting excitement and anticipation in its wake. How do we harness that excitement for ourselves when we find work to be overwhelming, monotonous, or dissatisfying and we’re ready for change? That’s the question we’re looking to answer as we talk with guests who have turned their passion into meaningful work! Productive Passions - hosted by Christy Tagye - takes us on a journey with guests who have dared to reshape their lives and follow their dreams. In each episode, we have candid conversations with people who have embraced change jumping headfirst into uncertainty and following their passions. We’ll explore their stories, experiences, sources of support, and what fuels their motivation to persevere when things aren’t sunshine and rainbows. Hear from experts who provide valuable advice, and resources for actionable steps to begin your transformative journey. Subscribe to Productive Passions wherever you listen to podcasts and never miss an episode!

Episodes

October 17, 2025 38 mins

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  • Money matters for relationships: Financial conflict ranks among the top divorce drivers in the U.S. Early money conversations aren't optional—they're preventive care for your partnership.

 

  • Talk before you commit: Understanding your partner's money story and habits before major commitments helps you build a realistic, shared future together.

 

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  • Challenges can spark innovation. Often the most meaningful solutions are born from lived experiences and personal struggles.
  • Start small. Even a simple idea or experiment can grow into something impactful when you follow it with intention.
  • Focus on connection, not perfection. Whether in caregiving, business, or relatio...
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  • Work with nature, don’t try to conquer it. Regenerative farming is collaboration with ecological processes, not battling them.
  • Soil health = nutrient-dense food. Healthier soil produces more nutrient-dense crops, which supports public health and can reduce healthcare costs.
  • Regenerative systems can be more profitable...
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  1. Trauma can be transformed into growth: Survivors often find meaning and resilience by exploring coping strategies like counseling, faith or community support.
  2. Choose advisors who share your values: Founders and leaders should seek mentors and board members whose vision and ethics align with both their personal goals and the organization’s mission. In p...
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  1. Giving Fuels Growth  Bettina’s “flywheel” is built on giving, supporting, and championing others. The more she gives, the more her wealth and impact grow.
  2. Invest in Founders First  Bettina backs people: character, courage, coachability, and emotional intelligence matter more than the pitch.
  3. Founders Must Be Resilient Operators  Early-stage leaders are the salesperson, HR, CFO, and cleaner! Emotional stamin...
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  1. Design for All, Benefit Everyone • Remember that technologies created to empower people with disabilities often unlock efficiencies and greater equality for everyone. When you innovate with accessibility in mind, you’re not just helping one group—you’re lifting the entire community.
  2. Continuously Update Legacy Solutions • Periodically audit older a...
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  1. Answering a Higher Calling Nico walked away from a successful career to follow his true mission: bringing dignity to those facing the worst of humanity’s crises.
  2. From Immigrant Dreamer to Global Changemaker Arriving with no connections, no English, and no funding, he turned a personal dream of emergency shelters into CMAX, a UN-recognized organiz...
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  1. Purpose-Driven Work Creates Meaningful ROI Consider how your daily work contributes to community wellbeing and environmental stewardship—sustainable development and social impact can deliver strong financial returns while creating lasting positive change.
  2. Designing Community Spaces That Foster Natural Connection Healthy community spaces should encourage organic interactions rather than forced socializati...
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  1. Key Success Traits: Dedication, passion, curiosity, hustle, determination and unwavering integrity are essential for entrepreneurial success.
  2. Leverage Life Challenges: Personal hardships build resilience and perspective, helping you navigate business obstacles more effectively.
  3. Women’s Confidence Gap: Women often under...
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  • Act Now Don’t Wait for Regulation The time for action is now. We cannot afford to wait for policymakers or regulators to lead the way. Individuals, businesses, and communities must take initiative to build a more sustainable future. No sector can tackle this alone. By aligning policymakers, investors, industry and cultural leaders today, we can scale regenerative solutions far m...
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Empowering Women in the Creative Economy

  1. Power in Diversity Bringing together creatives from different backgrounds sparks fresh perspectives and multiplies impact.
  2. Community-First Mindset Always design with sustainability in mind: leave something meaningful behind, not just a finished project.
  3. Global Sisterhood When...
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  1. Innovation + collaboration disrupts for good. Treat “do-gooding” like a startup. Leverage creativity, research, local partnerships, and unlikely alliances to unlock breakthrough success.
  2. Build win-win supplier partnerships. Treat your vendors as strategic allies: invest in their success (training, fair contracts, shared goals) so they’ll deliver hig...
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  • Embrace effortless connections. Notice and nurture those natural, uncomplicated bonds with others that energize you.
  • Honor your non-linear journey. The detours and unexpected turns often lead to your most rewarding experiences.
  • Acknowledge early influences. Your formative years leave powerful imprints. Don’t underestim...
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  1. Regret Is Natural In the heat of conflict we speak and act with what we know in the moment. Acknowledge any regrets then offer yourself the same compassion you would extend to a friend.
  2. Ask Then Honor There is no one size fits all approach to supporting someone in grief. Simply ask, “What do you need from me right now?” and follow through.
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  1. Success Through Integrity: True success comes from a blend of tenacity, relentless drive, integrity, and ambition. Remember: no one can take your learning away from you.
  2. Trust and Follow Your Passion: Trust in the process—even without knowing the outcome. When you pursue your calling, the Universe often provides, though hard work and challenges re...
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Today’s Takeaways: 1. Interrupt Hunger’s Mission: Focus on preventing chronic disease, feeding the hungry, and fostering community. 2. Community Collaboration is Key: Change starts by working together—teaching essential skills like cooking, gardening, and movement while giving back.

3. A Look at the Past vs. Today: Several generations ago, nearly 40% of produce came from home gardens. Today, ultra-processed foods and additives h...

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  1. Embracing Reinvention and Drive Success often stems from our willingness to adapt and evolve. Our guest demonstrated how maintaining consistent motivation while being open to reinvention can create powerful opportunities for growth.
  2. The Power of Inner Questioning When facing resistance, three critical questions can guide our path forward: Are we forci...
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1. Express Yourself with Confidence Fashion isn't about blindly following trends – it's about finding your authentic style. Choose clothes and colors that boost your confidence and reflect your personality. As Nathalie emphasized, when you feel comfortable in what you wear, it shows in how you carry yourself.

2. Blaze Your Own Trail When venturing into uncharted territory, be discerning about whose advice you t...

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  1. Embrace Your Full Story Our challenges can become part of our strength. This authenticity can create deeper connections with our customers and community.
  2. Be Uniquely You understand your personal operating manual. Success isn't about following others' formulas, but about recognizing and honoring your unique rhythms, triggers, and sources of strength...
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  1. The path to success isn't just about reaching the destination – it's about the strength we build along the way.
  2. Life's greatest lessons often come wrapped in challenges. By tackling difficult tasks head-on, we discover reservoirs of strength we never knew we possessed. Remember, you don't need to be everyone's complete solution; sometimes being one pi...
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