Purpose Project

Leslie

Do you feel like you're supposed to do something different with your life, but you're not quite sure what to do? If so, you've come to the right place. Purpose Project is a research study designed to explore the topic of purpose from all different angles. Through this research we hope you will discover and realize your unique life's purpose.

  1. 6月30日

    S3E10: Take a Beat with Linda Wysocka

    Host Leslie Pagel welcomes Linda Wysocka, musical creator behind SouLara Rose and founder of Rebirth Rhythm, to discuss living “to the beat of your own drum” as a remembering of one’s true self through shedding conditioning, checking alignment in the body, and regulating the nervous system. Linda shares using somatic cues to make decisions, distinguishing intuition from nervous system activation, and practicing boundaries, saying no, and protecting time and energy. She recounts major losses during COVID, divorce, heart-opening healing, and releasing grief through her Rebirth Rhythm Method combining music, movement, and breath. Linda explains creating an alter ego - SouLara Rose - to access bold self-expression, giving herself permission to feel and cry, and shares her future plans for books, workshops, retreats, and eventually singing her own songs. The episode ends with Leslie reflecting on training intuition alongside intellect. 00:00 Welcome and Guest Intro 01:12 Remembering Your True Self 03:47 Music Roots and Return 04:28 Unpeeling Conditioning 05:57 Crisis Divorce and Healing 09:50 Rebirth Rhythm Release 11:13 Nervous System vs Intuition 14:52 SouLara Rose Alter Ego 16:28 Dancing in the Storm 19:01 Permission to Feel 23:39 Is Self Care Selfish 27:08 Regulate Before Choosing 27:46 Pressure Means No 28:09 Visualize The Reality 29:56 Define Your Success 30:45 If In Doubt Wait 33:08 Timing And Cycles 34:12 Identity In Between 35:07 Don’t Chase Attract 39:27 Healing Onion Layers 41:00 What’s Next 42:43 Where To Find Linda 43:14 Trust Yourself Message 45:16 Host Reflection Wrap   You can find Linda on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lindawysocka/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61580392440169 SouLara Rose on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0wwhEcDid5PPNwjAhn8R8Q Purpose Project is a research study on the topic of living life's purpose. You can follow along in the making of Purpose Project: Instagram: @purpose.project LinkedIn: @purposeproject-media TikTok: @purpose.project Captions are auto-generated.

    S3E10: Take a Beat with Linda Wysocka

  2. 5月12日

    S3E9: When No Is Not An Option with Carol Koiro

    Host Leslie Pagel talks with Carol Koiro about living “to the beat of your own drum” through determination, confidence, and refusing to accept “no.” Carol shares examples of solo travel to Dubai and a trip to Cuba despite others’ doubts. She explains that she has been headstrong since childhood. After tearing both hamstrings, she pivoted from running to triathlon, gradually improving to qualify for the Ironman World Championship in Kona. She describes being diagnosed with colon cancer and later lung cancer (after racing in 2023), having lung surgeries, and choosing to shift focus to new experiences like hiking after moving to Washington State. Carol explains how she identifies fear, researches, breaks challenges into steps, plans for worst-case scenarios, and avoids panic. Leslie reflects that confidence is built by taking action, hearing “no,” failing, and continuing anyway. 00:00 Welcome to Purpose Project 00:41 Meet Carol Koiro 01:16 Solo Trips and Big Ideas 02:48 Headstrong Since Childhood 04:46 From Runner to Kona 05:54 Cancer and Changing Priorities 09:05 Confidence and Fear Research 14:07 Breaking Fear Into Steps 17:58 Figuring It Out in 2020 18:48 Determination Over Proving 20:07 Goals And Purpose Mindset 20:56 Childhood Self Sufficiency 22:28 No Excuses Philosophy 25:02 Life Is Short 26:27 Finding Your Adventure Tribe 29:18 Meeting People In New Places 31:11 Support Network That Enables 33:41 What Holds You Back 34:35 Building Confidence Through Action 37:07 Closing Reflections And Takeaways Purpose Project is a research study on the topic of living life's purpose. You can follow along in the making of Purpose Project: Instagram: @purpose.project LinkedIn: @purposeproject-media TikTok: @purpose.project Captions are auto-generated.

  3. 4月28日

    S3E8: Excuses Won't Get You There with Nicholas Lawrence

    Host Leslie Pagel interviews Nicholas Lawrence about finally thru-hiking the 2,198.4 mile Appalachian Trail in 2023 after dreaming about it since 2012 while building a white-collar compliance career. Nicholas defines a thru-hike, notes that about 4,000 attempt it yearly and roughly 20% finish. Nicholas describes years of delays due to certifications, moves, and growing responsibilities, and how he kept the goal alive through micro-steps, practice hikes, and talking about it. A turning point came when his partner Catherine encouraged him to stop talking and do it, then supported him with resupplies and meetups. He committed in late 2022, started in January, experienced extreme solitude, managed fears and setbacks, and finished, losing about 40 pounds. He discusses evolving “whys,” trail depression, applying lessons to work, and advice to break goals into tangible steps and welcome accountability. 00:00 Welcome to Purpose Project 01:06 What a Thru Hike Means 03:28 Nicholas Makes the Call 04:21 A Decade of Excuses 07:03 Keeping the Dream Alive 07:49 The Catalyst Partner Support 15:27 Accountability on Trail 16:59 Planning Without Overwhelm 20:12 Office Reactions and Regret 22:56 From Decision to Day One 24:31 Cold Weather Doubts and Gear 27:34 Day One at Amicalola 28:27 Alone On Trail 30:31 Planning And Check Ins 31:11 When It Felt Real 34:10 Purpose In Steps 35:36 Hard Days And Whys 38:14 Training For Solitude 39:56 Whys Evolve Over Miles 41:45 Changed Body And Mind 43:55 Trail Depression After 47:15 Finding Your Next Hike 48:57 Advice And Micro Steps 51:29 Closing Reflections   Reach out to Nicholas on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nwlawrence/ Purpose Project is a research study on the topic of living life's purpose. You can follow along in the making of Purpose Project: Instagram: @purpose.project LinkedIn: @purposeproject-media TikTok: @purpose.project Captions are auto-generated.

    S3E8: Excuses Won't Get You There with Nicholas Lawrence

  4. 4月14日

    S3E7: Age is Irrelevant with Terra Aguirre

    Host Leslie Pagel interviews Terra Aguirre on Purpose Project’s season about living “to the beat of our own drum.” Terra, now 55 and in her third year of medical school, describes pursuing a childhood dream after years focused on family and work and a turning point at 50 as an empty nester. Encouraged by her husband, daughters, and a physician sister, she proved she could still succeed academically, studied for the MCAT, and entered medical school.—Three weeks before classes began she learned that she had early-stage breast cancer, which didn’t stop her. Terra shares challenges of being older among her peers, supportive reactions during rotations, her goal of family medicine in Indiana, core beliefs (dedication, service, gratitude, faith), relationship tradeoffs, and advice to prioritize health, prepare mentally, research the path, and go for it. Leslie reflects on shared themes of purpose, age not being a limitation, and the power of support systems. 00:00 Meet Terra Aguirre 01:18 Breaking Age Norms 01:53 Childhood Dream Deferred 02:54 Turning 50 Wake Up Call 06:52 Support System Says Go 07:33 Fear Doubt And Drive 09:56 Proving Herself Back In Class 13:24 Breast Cancer Before Day One 15:36 Finding Strength In Treatment 17:29 Fitting In With Younger Cohort 19:38 Third Year Reflections 20:29 Age Questions and Acceptance 22:35 Experience as an Advantage 24:04 Inspiring Others to Start 25:33 Core Beliefs and Gratitude 27:37 Relationships and Sacrifice 31:34 Advice for Late Careers 33:27 Self Care Turning Point 39:11 Host Reflection and Outro Purpose Project is a research study on the topic of living life's purpose. You can follow along in the making of Purpose Project: Instagram: @purpose.project LinkedIn: @purposeproject-media TikTok: @purpose.project Captions are auto-generated.

    S3E7: Age is Irrelevant with Terra Aguirre

  5. 3月31日

    S3E6: From Career to Calling with Jeremy Beaty

    Host Leslie Pagel interviews Jeremy Beaty about living “to the beat of our own drum” after he left a comfortable chemical engineering career to attend Westminster Theological Seminary in Philadelphia, and prepare to go overseas with his wife to do God’s work. Jeremy describes growing up near Houston, studying chemical engineering at Texas A&M, and coming to faith in Christ the summer before his final semester after exploring multiple belief systems, including Islam, veganism, Mormonism, Buddhism, Hinduism, and New Age ideas. He explains how conversion and sanctification deepened his desire to study Scripture, discern God’s will through prayer, alignment with the Bible, and affirmation from other believers, and how mixed reactions from others didn’t deter him. Leslie reflects on purpose found not only within oneself but also by devotion to something outside oneself - God.   00:00 Welcome 00:47 Jeremy’s Career Pivot 07:54 Searching for Truth 10:59 Beyond Religion and Veganism 14:41 Seed Grows After College 15:53 Sanctification and Calling 20:06 Inward and Outward Discernment 27:04 Reactions and Doubts 32:30 Faith Object Not Strength 37:05 Advice and Closing Reflections 39:44 Host Takeaways and Disclaimer Purpose Project is a research study on the topic of living life's purpose. You can follow along in the making of Purpose Project: Instagram: @purpose.project LinkedIn: @purposeproject-media TikTok: @purpose.project Captions are auto-generated.

    S3E6: From Career to Calling with Jeremy Beaty

  6. 3月17日

    S3E5: The Obstacle Is The Way With Michele Meyer

    Host Leslie Pagel interviews her friend Michele Meyer about living “to the beat of your own drum” and pushing against social norms. Michele attributes her assertiveness to impatience and self-reliance. She paid her own way through college, then joined the Peace Corps for nearly two and a half years, working in sustainable agriculture and environmental education with kids and farmers. Michele discusses gender and work as a woman in road construction. She emphasizes moving forward despite fear, practicing daily kindness and interconnectedness, and not letting social norms define one’s reality—“be the author of your own life.”  00:00 Welcome and Guest Intro 00:57 Pushing Social Norms 04:16 Wild Childhood Freedom 06:54 Catholic School Clash 10:07 Choosing Peace Corps 14:00 Life in Nicaragua 16:04 Parents Reaction and Support 18:07 Women in the Workplace 22:47 Street Cred in Construction 23:31 Intimidation as Advantage 24:16 Always Moving Forward 25:45 Fear Fight or Flight 26:38 Gut Instinct vs Planning 29:20 Contentment and Retirement 30:40 Dark Period and Purpose 32:46 Choosing Change to Survive 34:16 Interconnectedness and Kindness 38:20 Smiling Leadership Style 39:15 Rejecting Social Norm Scripts 41:15 Stoic Closing Reflection   Purpose Project is a research study on the topic of life’s purpose. You can follow along in the making of Purpose Project: Instagram: @purpose.project LinkedIn: @purposeproject-media TikTok: @purpose.project Purpose Project is a research study on the topic of living life's purpose. You can follow along in the making of Purpose Project: Instagram: @purpose.project LinkedIn: @purposeproject-media TikTok: @purpose.project Captions are auto-generated.

    S3E5: The Obstacle Is The Way With Michele Meyer

  7. 3月3日

    S3E4: Living In Harmony With Our Beat with Marina Danilova

    Marina Danilova, founder of Integrative Leadership and Wellbeing, joins Purpose Project to explore living life to the beat of one’s own drum through an integrative approach to health. Marina explains that “traditional” medicine predates modern biomedicine and emphasizes whole-person, nature-based, balance-restoring care, while valuing modern medicine for emergencies and serious disease but noting its limits with chronic conditions and quality-of-life concerns where patients may feel unseen. She describes integrating lifestyle, gentle interventions, and alignment with inner values, drawing on Chinese medicine principles such as living in harmony with nature’s cyclical rhythms and one’s true self. Marina shares her career shift from law and 20 years in corporate business to Chinese medicine, discusses curiosity and skepticism toward her work, and encourages self-inquiry, responsibility, and listening to the body.  00:00 Welcome and Guest Intro 00:49 Why Integrative Healthcare 02:59 Whole Person Healing Explained 06:27 Women’s Health Case Examples 08:08 Chinese Medicine Philosophy 09:04 Harmony With Nature 11:43 True Nature and Identity 13:17 Skepticism and Doctor Buy In 16:34 Readiness to Change 18:23 Marina’s Career Pivot Story 24:26 Intuition and Integration 26:53 Responsibility and Courage 30:51 How to Work With Marina 33:34 Final Wisdom and Wrap Up 36:29 Host Reflection and Disclaimer For more information or to connect with Marina: https://www.marinadanilova.com/  Purpose Project is a research study on the topic of life’s purpose. You can follow along in the making of Purpose Project: Instagram: @purpose.project LinkedIn: @purposeproject-media TikTok: @purpose.project   Captions are auto generated. Purpose Project is a research study on the topic of living life's purpose. You can follow along in the making of Purpose Project: Instagram: @purpose.project LinkedIn: @purposeproject-media TikTok: @purpose.project Captions are auto-generated.

    S3E4: Living In Harmony With Our Beat with Marina Danilova

  8. 2月17日

    S3E3: Responsibility For The Rhythm with Elliott Obermaier

    In this episode, host Leslie Pagel interviews Elliott Obermaier, guitarist for the indie rock/indie pop band Six Foot Blonde. Elliott describes stepping away from a traditional career path after graduating college to making music his profession. He discusses reactions to being a professional touring musician and shares how doubts were eased through the band’s tight-knit community and love of playing guitar. Elliott shares guiding beliefs: working hardest at what he loves (inspired by IU professor Glen Gass and his Beatles expertise) and a family metaphor of being a disciplined, “green” leaf in the wind - open to life’s direction while maintaining health, discipline, and self-care. He speaks about staying grounded by calling friends outside the music world, and reframing touring as something he “gets to do.” He advises listeners to start small and stay consistent, be honest yet forgiving, seek inspiration actively, and build consistency through habits. The episode closes with Elliott encouraging listeners to listen to and share music and attend shows. 00:00 Welcome to Purpose Project + Meet Elliott Obermaier (Six Foot Blonde) 01:06 Choosing Music Over the “Safe” Career Path 02:21 From Anthropology to Building a Music Community in College 06:08 Graduation Curveball: Losing the 9–5 Offer & Saying Yes to Touring 08:10 Balancing the Grain: Remote Work to Fund the Band Life 10:05 “You’re Actually in a Band?” Reactions, Skepticism, and Credibility 14:47 Doubts & What Kept Him Going 16:23 Who Is Six Foot Blonde? Origin Story, Tours, and a Healthy Road Culture 19:28 Beliefs That Shaped the Path: Do What You Love + “Leaf in the Wind” 23:29 Discipline + Self-Care to Let Life Happen (The “Green Leaf” Mindset) 24:34 Finding What You Love Early vs. “Do What You Love” Advice 26:31 Letting Go of Control When Life Throws a Curveball 28:07 Living in Alignment: Noticing When You’re Off-Center 29:26 Touring Highs, Ego Traps & the Reminder: “You Get to Do This” 32:37 Staying Grounded on the Road: Friends, Perspective & Honest Check-Ins 33:50 Advice for Going Against the Grain: Start Small, Stay Consistent 36:54 Slumps & Burnout: Rest vs. Excuses + How to Find Inspiration Again 41:48 Closing Reflections: Responsibility, Community, and Purpose  Be sure to check out Six Foot Blonde: https://www.sixftblonde.com/ Purpose Project is a research study on the topic of life’s purpose. You can follow along in the making of Purpose Project: Instagram: @purpose.project LinkedIn: @purposeproject-media TikTok: @purpose.project Captions are auto generated. Purpose Project is a research study on the topic of living life's purpose. You can follow along in the making of Purpose Project: Instagram: @purpose.project LinkedIn: @purposeproject-media TikTok: @purpose.project Captions are auto-generated.

    S3E3: Responsibility For The Rhythm with Elliott Obermaier
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Do you feel like you're supposed to do something different with your life, but you're not quite sure what to do? If so, you've come to the right place. Purpose Project is a research study designed to explore the topic of purpose from all different angles. Through this research we hope you will discover and realize your unique life's purpose.

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  • 創作者
    Leslie
  • 活躍年份
    2024年 - 2026年
  • 單集
    44
  • 分級
    兒童不宜
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    © 2026 Purpose Project
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    Purpose Project