Power of After Show

Some places leave an unexpected mark on our lives. For me, one of those places was a magnificent garden on Vancouver Island in British Columbia. This is where an unexpected story of restoration captured my imagination. Life has its own ways of leaving us with barren places—a relationship changes, a business struggles, a health issue interrupts our plans, or a season simply ends before we're ready. And we're left asking, What ...

What happens when our potential has nowhere to go? Years ago, an abandoned structure on our property became what I called the "well to nowhere"—built with time, effort, and resources, yet producing nothing of value. It became a powerful picture of what can happen to us when years of experience, strengths, and hard-earned wisdom remain buried beneath the surface. We may look successful and stay busy, yet still wonder, Is this ...

What happens when you stop trying to fit into someone else's category and create an entirely new one? On this episode of the Power of After Show, we're joined by Diane Gilman, the legendary "Queen of Jeans," who built a global fashion empire by recognizing an overlooked audience: middle-aged women who wanted style, comfort, and confidence without compromise. Diane's story is about far more than denim—it's a masterclass in rei...

Have you ever reached the end of a busy day and wondered, "Why am I working so hard but not making the progress I hoped for?" The answer isn't usually a lack of intelligence, motivation, or opportunity. More often, it's the invisible patterns of thinking that quietly shape our choices every single day. In this episode, we'll uncover some of those hidden influences and discover how a blind spot monitor, invisible ink, and even a rol...

Have you ever wished you could step into the pages of a story and experience the journey one day at a time? In this special episode of the Power of After Show, that's exactly what we're going to do. Rather than interviewing a guest or bringing a new message, I'll be taking you on a chapter-by-chapter journey through my allegorical novel, The Summit. Designed as a story within a story, it follows a young woman named Mallory as she l...

What if some of the most common assumptions about hunger, weight gain, and chronic disease are missing a critical piece of the puzzle? On this episode of the Power of After Show, I'm joined by Dr. John Poothullil for a thought-provoking conversation about hunger signals, metabolic health, and the body's natural ability to regulate itself. Together, we'll explore why obesity, diabetes, and even cancer continue to rise despite decade...

As we move into mid-career and the halftime of life, many of the routines that once shaped our days begin to change. The demands of raising a family lessen, careers evolve or completely change, and new opportunities—and responsibilities—emerge. Instead of having every hour spoken for, we suddenly have more choices about how to spend our time. That freedom is a tremendous gift, but it also requires intentionality. If we ...

One of the remarkable things about reaching mid-career—or what I often call the "Power of After" stage of life—is that we have something incredibly valuable to offer: decades of relationships, experience, and the ability to bring people together around a meaningful purpose. Sometimes that purpose grows out of life's greatest joys, and other times it emerges from its deepest heartbreaks. Today's guest, Mike Gomoll, is a ...

Life has a way of rewriting our plans. Just when we think we've settled into a comfortable rhythm, something changes—a career takes an unexpected turn, a relationship shifts, our health demands more attention, or financial and family responsibilities reshape the future we imagined. At mid-career, these moments can leave us wondering whether we're moving forward or simply trying to recover. Yet I've become convinced that setba...

Feeling like an outsider is far more common than most people admit—and that applies to men just as much as women, even if they don't always say it out loud. Our guest today, Alma Derricks, empowers adventurous leaders and global brands to uncover blind spots and think beyond conventional limits. Having worked with an impressive range of both traditional and creative companies, Alma brings deep insight into what it takes to gr...

Many people reach mid-career or the halftime of life with a wealth of experience, skills, relationships, and wisdom, yet find themselves asking an important question: "How do I turn all of this into something that truly matters?" Today on the Power of After Show, we're exploring the concept of legacy-driven entrepreneurship—building something that goes beyond earning a paycheck or growing a business. It's about leveraging wha...

What does it really take to turn talent into a thriving career in the arts? On this episode of the Power of After Show, I sit down with world-class conductor and former child prodigy Robert Emery to explore the intersection of creativity and entrepreneurship. With over two decades in the industry, Robert shares how he continues to decide "what's next," stay motivated, and build a sustainable business beyond raw talent. From growing...

Grace and grit are two qualities we desperately need at mid-career and halftime of life. Grace gives us the perspective and patience to navigate change without panic, while grit gives us the courage to keep moving forward even when growth feels uncomfortable. It's the willingness to do the hard things. Inspired in part by the classic film True Grit, this episode of The Power of After Show explores why some of the most meaningful gr...

I've often shared that these are the "travel years" for my husband and I. We've seen this window close for our parents and feel like it's important to take advantage of opportunity and health! We have such an interesting guest today in Wesley Baker. He is a Bestselling author and entrepreneur with 40+ years experience, sharing real-life stories from travel, business, and life, leading numerous adventures all around the world and in...

Before walking onto a stage, there's always a certain amount of self-talk. For years, a colleague and I would encourage each other with a simple pep talk before a concert—something to sharpen our focus and concentration. Coaches do the same before athletic events. These moments are designed to build confidence, motivation, and clarity. Today's message is a kind of pep talk as well—a reminder to realign with what truly m...

What does it take to move from mere survival to building a life of purpose, impact, and lasting success? In this episode of The Power of After, we explore the extraordinary journey of Charles van Kessler—a man whose life began in unimaginable hardship during World War II, surviving the Holocaust. After losing his entire family as a toddler and surviving years of severe malnutrition, orphanage life, and even the streets of Ams...

There comes a time for most everyone when you realize you've been busy and productive, yet not truly moving forward. So many at mid-career say, "I've done a lot, but I'm not sure what's next," or simply, "I feel stuck." This is the hidden trap of circling—motion without progress. Like a car out of alignment, when our lives aren't aligned with our core values, we drift and expend energy without clear direction. In Stop Circlin...

In today's episode of the Power of After Show, I'm joined by former Navy SEAL Marty Strong for a powerful conversation on what it really means to stay calm under fire—not just in combat, but through life's biggest transitions. From moving out of the military into civilian life, to navigating multiple career shifts, Marty shares the mindset that carries through it all: the willingness to become an apprentice again and again. B...

At some point in a successful career, a quiet question begins to surface: Is there more? You've built something meaningful, gained experience, and developed real expertise—but there's often a deeper pull toward greater impact, fulfillment, and alignment with who you've become. What if that instinct isn't restlessness, but direction? What if your most significant work isn't behind you—but still ahead? This next chapter i...