Success Your Own Way

Tina Schuricht and Yifat Rogers
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Welcome to SUCCESS YOUR OWN WAY The podcast about how real people define and redefine success throughout their careers.  Hosted by Tina Schuricht and Yifat Rogers, this show features candid conversations with guests who’ve made intentional choices, navigated change, and built lives aligned with their values.  Their guests share their stories as well as strategies and tactics that helped them along the way. Tina is a certified coach and former corporate leader who supports professionals in making confident, values-driven decisions.  Yifat is a consultant with a background in food science and engineering, helping people solve complex problems with a practical, no-nonsense approach.  Each episode offers inspiration and actionable insights for anyone rethinking what success looks like in their life, and how to get there. We publish an episode every other week on Wednesdays

  1. Reflecting on the Journey: A Season One Retrospective

    12/24/2025

    Reflecting on the Journey: A Season One Retrospective

    This season finale of Success Your Own Way explores the fluid nature of achievement and how the definition of success evolves throughout different life stages. The hosts reflect on insights shared throughout the season, highlighting a collective shift from external markers, like job titles and financial gains, toward internal fulfillment and personal well-being. The Evolution of Success: Many individuals begin their careers defining success through promotions and levels but eventually find more excitement in team achievements and the success of those around them.The Power of Agency: A key theme is the transition from "autopilot" to intentional choice. Success is increasingly defined as having the agency to make decisions that align with one's personal values and beliefs.Life Events as Catalysts: Cultural backgrounds, family responsibilities, and significant health events often force a re-evaluation of priorities, shifting focus toward connection and presence.Closing the Year: The episode offers practical advice for the transition into 2026, emphasizing the importance of writing down goals, maintaining authenticity while "reading the room," and performing a self-audit to remove the "shoulds" from one’s life.

    39 min
  2. From General Mills to Regenerative Thrills: Alex Popp’s Journey

    12/10/2025

    From General Mills to Regenerative Thrills: Alex Popp’s Journey

    Sourcing career at General Mills to purpose-driven entrepreneurship rooted in permaculture. After a spiritual awakening in 2022 shifted his trajectory, he left corporate life and founded PermaCulture Party in February 2024. Shortly after, he met his fiancé, Chanel, and together—they transform landscapes into foodscapes, host plant & dance parties, gift trees, plants and food forests to children through Neighborhood Forest, and cultivate eco-conscious-tourism through Airbnb experiences.  Alex discusses how his definition of success evolved—from career milestones to heart-led impact, gratitude, and alignment with the natural world. Mentorship played a key role, from family and colleagues to permaculture guides and business coaches.  He explains permaculture as a framework for living in harmony with Earth, guided by three ethics: People Care, Earth Care, and Fair Share. His proudest moments include proposing to Chanel and hosting a PermaCulture Party at Earth Vibe Festival, where his vision of planting a food forest while dancing and playing at a conscious festival came to life. Alex encourages listeners to:  🔥 Discover their soul’s purpose  🧘‍♂️ Use meditation to tune into intuition  💡 Plan wisely before making career shifts  🌱 Explore permaculture through books, videos, or design courses  His story is a powerful reminder to live intentionally, embrace abundance, and trust the journey.  Want to learn more about Alex and his regenerative endeavors? PermaCulture Party Story & Services DeckPermaCulture Party Website Neighborhood Forest WebsiteEden Energy Solutions Website

    23 min
  3. Thanksgiving Reflections: The Power of Gratitude

    11/26/2025

    Thanksgiving Reflections: The Power of Gratitude

    Welcome to our Thanksgiving episode! As we gather for this special time of year, we’re taking a heartfelt journey into the power of gratitude—what it truly means, why it matters, and how it can transform our lives. In this episode, we reflect on the joys and challenges of the past year, sharing personal stories and moments of thankfulness—from everyday experiences like taking a child to the movies, to life-changing journeys toward parenthood. We revisit some of our favorite guest moments from the season, highlighting what our guests are most grateful for: family, friends, mentors, resilience through hardship, and the opportunity to give back. We’ll explore the science behind gratitude and its many benefits, from boosting happiness and resilience to strengthening relationships and fostering personal growth. Our guests open up about navigating adversity, practicing self-advocacy, and the importance of both receiving and giving support. Along the way, we offer practical tips to help you weave gratitude into your daily life—whether it’s through journaling, mindful reflection, or simple acts of kindness. As the holiday season begins, join us in celebrating the ordinary and extraordinary moments that make life meaningful. We’re deeply grateful for our guests, our listeners, and the community we’ve built together. Tune in for an inspiring conversation that will leave you feeling connected, uplifted, and ready to find gratitude in every day. Happy Thanksgiving!

    40 min
  4. Success, Self-Leadership, and the Power of Choice with Sadie Wackett

    11/12/2025

    Success, Self-Leadership, and the Power of Choice with Sadie Wackett

    Executive coach and leadership advisor Sadie Wackett shares her journey of redefining success. With 20+ years in global HR leadership, a former CHRO, and as co-founder of Life Intended, Sadie empowers women through self-leadership and intentional living. She reflects on her career, personal challenges—including body dysmorphia, infertility, and resilience—and how these shaped her values and purpose. Sadie now defines success through agency, connection, and alignment between inner truth and outer life. She shares pivotal choices like moving to the U.S., continuing fertility treatment, and starting a women’s circle during COVID, which sparked her current work. Common themes that have emerged from Women across her circles include feeling stuck despite “having it all,” the need for recognition, and guilt around trying to find some sense of balance. Sadie offers practical advice: pause autopilot, make conscious choices, filter what you consume, and lead from within. Her story is a powerful reminder to live with intention and redefine success on your own terms. Life Intended Sadie Wackett Co. Sadie Wackett | LinkedIn Instagram

    34 min
  5. From First-Gen Student to Corporate Fellow: A Story of Bold Transitions with Christine Nowakowski

    10/29/2025

    From First-Gen Student to Corporate Fellow: A Story of Bold Transitions with Christine Nowakowski

    In this inspiring episode, Dr. Christine Nowakowski—Corporate Fellow at Cargill and one of General Mills’ most prolific female inventors—shares her unconventional journey through science, leadership, and mentorship. With over 25 years in food science and more than 100 patents and publications, Christine’s work has shaped household staples like Fiber One and Nature Valley. But her path wasn’t linear—it was guided by curiosity, resilience, and a deep love for interdisciplinary learning. From being a first-generation college student inspired by Star Trek to navigating 12 years without a promotion, Christine redefined success on her own terms. She embraced teaching, mentoring veterans, and bridging industry with academia. Her leap from General Mills to Cargill—terrifying but transformative—led to her earning the prestigious title of Corporate Fellow. Christine dives into the power of mentorship, sharing stories of lifelong guides like Dr. Rich Hartel and her brother Steve, while also highlighting how mentees often become unexpected teachers. She opens up about overcoming fear, imposter syndrome, and the pressure to conform—especially as a woman in male-dominated spaces. Listeners will gain practical insights from her work with veterans, including tools like Beyond the Military and StrengthsFinder, and learn the value of simple gestures like saying “thank you.” Christine’s story is a masterclass in reinvention, technical leadership, and the courage to speak up. Tune in for a conversation that will challenge your definition of success and leave you reflecting on your own journey—with gratitude, boldness, and a renewed sense of purpose.

    35 min
  6. Authenticity, Advocacy, and Ancestral Strength with Maychee Mua

    10/15/2025

    Authenticity, Advocacy, and Ancestral Strength with Maychee Mua

    In this powerful episode of “Success, Your Own Way,” Maychee Mua—2025 Bush Fellow, systems change leader, and first-generation Hmong-Chinese American—shares her transformative journey of identity, advocacy, and redefining success. From navigating cultural duality and discovering her neurodivergence to pioneering autism policy in Minnesota and raising neurodivergent children, Maychee's story is one of resilience, authenticity, and community empowerment. She reflects on proud moments, the impact of mentorship, and the importance of ancestral strength, offering heartfelt advice for those seeking their voice and purpose. Her message encourages listeners to embrace nontraditional paths, take courageous risks, and lead with empathy and vision for future generations. To learn more about the Maychee and the Bush Fellowship, visit: https://www.bushfoundation.org/fellows/maychee-mua/

    25 min
  7. The Power of Process: Yifat’s Story of Transformation

    10/01/2025

    The Power of Process: Yifat’s Story of Transformation

    In this episode of Success Your Own Way, Yifat shares her journey from growing up in Israel to becoming a food scientist, corporate leader, and now a consultant. A study abroad experience at NC State sparked her passion for food engineering, leading to a master’s and PhD. Though she once aimed to be a professor, she pivoted to a 12-year career at General Mills before launching her own consulting business. Yifat reflects on the pivotal decisions  to studying abroad and prioritizing her health, which led to a 70-pound weight loss and renewed vitality. Her scientific background helped her make informed choices around nutrition, focusing on long-term health metrics over quick fixes. She credits mentors for shaping her path and encourages others to challenge career “shoulds,” reflect on what truly matters, and trust the process. Her story is a powerful reminder that success is personal, nonlinear, and worth pursuing with intention. yanivconsulting.com LinkedIn

    27 min
  8. From Engineering to Empowering: Jess Kaskov's Story

    09/17/2025

    From Engineering to Empowering: Jess Kaskov's Story

    In this episode of Success Your Own Way, we sit down with Jess Kaskov, who shares her remarkable journey from a 15-year engineering career at General Mills to becoming an author, coach, and speaker. Jess opens up about the pivotal career moment that pushed her to reflect on what truly mattered, discovering that her real impact wasn’t in equipment or processes, but in people.  She talks about taking a “dimmer switch” approach to career change moving step by step through part-time work, a sabbatical, and coaching certification before fully stepping into entrepreneurship. Jess also reveals how health challenges forced her to rethink what success really means, shifting from external praise and job titles to fulfillment, joy, and impact.  We also dive into her bestselling book Soul Salary, where she introduces the idea of giving yourself “raises” and “promotions” in joy and fulfillment, and she shares the exciting details of her upcoming women’s retreat in Sedona. If you’ve ever felt the weight of burnout, questioned society’s default definition of success, or wondered how to take brave but manageable steps toward a more fulfilling life, this conversation will resonate deeply.  Learn more about the Retreat: www.jesskaskov.com/retreat Check out Soul Salary: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C9SF6JVK/ Free quiz – Discover your Soul Salary: www.jesskaskov.com/soulsalary

    29 min
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Welcome to SUCCESS YOUR OWN WAY The podcast about how real people define and redefine success throughout their careers.  Hosted by Tina Schuricht and Yifat Rogers, this show features candid conversations with guests who’ve made intentional choices, navigated change, and built lives aligned with their values.  Their guests share their stories as well as strategies and tactics that helped them along the way. Tina is a certified coach and former corporate leader who supports professionals in making confident, values-driven decisions.  Yifat is a consultant with a background in food science and engineering, helping people solve complex problems with a practical, no-nonsense approach.  Each episode offers inspiration and actionable insights for anyone rethinking what success looks like in their life, and how to get there. We publish an episode every other week on Wednesdays

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    Tina Schuricht and Yifat Rogers
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