Yes, We Can!

Welcome back to the Yes We Can podcast! 🎙️ In this episode, host Kira Andersen sits down with her best friend Joanna Haydon to discuss her battle with Cancer and her amazing story of fertility finding a surrogate.

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Welcome back to the Yes We Can podcast! 🎙️ In this episode, host Kira Andersen sits down with Michael Haddad of The Diamond Family to discuss his journey into the jewelry business and taking over the family business.

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Welcome back to the Yes We Can podcast! 🎙️ In this episode, host Kira Andersen sits down with Dr. Kian Lim to discuss the importance of cancer research and cancer funding.

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Welcome back to the Yes We Can podcast! 🎙️ In this episode, host Kira Andersen sits down with Licensed Insurance Agent Jeffery Wolf to discuss the complexity, flexibility, and difficulty of choosing the correct health insurance for you.

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Welcome back to the Yes We Can podcast! 🎙️ In this episode, host Kira Andersen sits down with Scott Schuessler to discuss his life, business, and philanthropy.

Go in depth into the life of Scott Schuessler and the reason why he opened Adventures Unknown for like minded business men and women.

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Welcome back to the Yes We Can podcast! 🎙️ In this episode, host Kira Andersen sits down with her dear friend Aaron Mead to discuss his incredible journey of addiction, recovery, and transformation. Aaron, a St. Louis native and co-founder of Three Degrees, shares his story of growing up feeling out of place, battling alcoholism from a young age, and ultimately finding hope and healing.

Aaron opens up about his early experiences ...

Welcome back to the Yes We Can podcast! 🎙️ In this episode, host Kira Andersen sits down with her friend, Mary Caltrider, the lively and talented host of Show Me St. Louis on Channel 5. Mary has a fascinating journey from her roots in Carmel, Indiana, to becoming a TV host in St. Louis. She opens up about her path to television, the challenges of working as a news reporter, and what it takes to succeed in the fast-paced world of b...

Welcome back to the Yes We Can podcast! 🎙️ In this powerful episode, host Kira Andersen is joined by Dr. Ryan Fields, a surgical oncologist and Chief of Surgical Oncology at Washington University’s Siteman Cancer Center in St. Louis. Dr. Fields, who is currently attending a cancer research conference in San Diego, shares his groundbreaking work in cancer research, particularly in the areas of gastrointestinal (GI) cancers and mela...

Welcome back to the Yes We Can podcast! 🎙️ In this deeply personal episode, host Kira Andersen sits down with her close friend, Corey Schonhorst, to explore his powerful journey of self-discovery and healing. Corey, a comedian and father, opens up about his childhood experiences, the importance of mental health, and the steps he’s taken to break free from generational trauma.

Corey shares the pivotal moments that shaped his life,...

Welcome back to the "Yes, We Can!" podcast! 🎙️ In this heartfelt and inspiring episode, host Kira Andersen sits down with the incredible Lauren and Chris Pronger. Chris, a former St. Louis Blues hockey player, and Lauren, founder of the wellness travel company Well Inspired Travels, share their journey of navigating life’s challenges, personal growth, and their mission to inspire others to live well.

Lauren and Chris open up abou...

Welcome back to the Yes We Can podcast! 🎙️ In this special episode, host Kira Andersen is joined by one of her closest friends, Anna Prosser. Anna shares her incredible journey from being diagnosed with lymphoma in her early 30s to becoming a mother and thriving in life today. Her story is one of hope, resilience, and the miracles that can happen even in the face of life’s greatest challenges.

Anna begins by recounting the time i...

In this episode, host Kira Andersen sits down with Shellie Fidell, a licensed clinical social worker and psychotherapist who played a crucial role in Kira’s postpartum journey after the birth of her first daughter. Shellie brings her vast experience in supporting women through the challenges of postpartum depression, infertility, and the emotional complexities of motherhood.

Shellie shares her professional background, beginning wi...

Welcome back to the Yes We Can podcast! 🎙️ In this episode, host Kira Andersen sits down with her dear friend Nick Ahlering, the owner of several Orangetheory Fitness locations in St. Louis, including Ladue, Chesterfield, and Creve Coeur. Nick's journey from law school to becoming a fitness entrepreneur is both fascinating and inspiring, and today, he shares that story with us.

Nick and Kira start off by reminiscing about their sh...

Welcome back to the Yes We Can podcast! 🎙️ In this episode, host Kira Andersen sits down with her dear friend Nick Ahlering, the owner of several Orangetheory Fitness locations in St. Louis, including Ladue, Chesterfield, and Creve Coeur. Nick's journey from law school to becoming a fitness entrepreneur is both fascinating and inspiring, and today, he shares that story with us.

Nick and Kira start off by reminiscing about their s...

In this episode, Kira Andersen sits down with former NHL enforcer and current charitable auctioneer, Reed Lowe. Reed, known for his tough presence on the ice with the St. Louis Blues, now channels his passion into supporting charitable causes.

Reed shares his journey from growing up in the hockey-famous town of Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan, to playing nine seasons in the NHL, five of which were with the St. Louis Blues. As an enforcer ...

Welcome back to the Yes We Can podcast! In this episode, your host Kira Andersen sits down with the incredible Meghan King. Meghan, a single mom of three and a new real estate agent, shares her journey of transformation, resilience, and determination.

Meghan opens up about her transition from being an influencer to venturing into the world of real estate. She candidly discusses the challenges she faced, from managing ad revenue dr...

Welcome back to the "Yes We Can" podcast! 🎙️ In our second episode, host Kira Andersen sits down with Amy Post, an inspiring advocate and the voice behind the "Advocacy and Hope" podcast. Join us for an incredibly moving conversation about finding strength, purpose, and hope in the face of life's most challenging moments.

Kira shares her deeply personal journey, including the shock of her husband's stage four pancreatic cancer di...

Welcome to the very first episode of the "Yes We Can" podcast! 🎙️ Hosted by Kira Andersen, this podcast is all about finding hope, resilience, and purpose in the face of life's toughest challenges. In this debut episode, Kira sits down with her dear friend, David Drier, to discuss their shared experiences with loss and their commitment to making a difference.

David, fresh from a transformative family trip to Tanzania, shares incr...

Kira Andersen is launching a heartfelt and inspiring podcast called "Yes We Can." The podcast is a platform for Kira to share her personal journey of overcoming significant life challenges and to highlight the stories of others who have faced adversity. Kira's story begins with her parents' divorce during her childhood and continues to the recent loss of her husband, Kyle, to stage four pancreatic cancer at the age of 47. Kira, now...