Coffey Talk

Kate Coffey-Bacon
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Grab your coffee and join Kate Coffey-Bacon for Coffey Talk...a podcast brewed for connection, featuring honest conversations and stories that inspire, challenge, and build community.

  1. JAN 26

    When Hope Starts With Honesty~Maggie Coulter

    ☕️🎙️Summary: In this episode of Coffey Talk, Kate Coffey-Bacon sits down with leadership coach and former fintech executive Maggie Coulter to talk about what happens when life interrupts the plan. Maggie shares how a cancer diagnosis and years in high-stakes tech leadership reshaped how she thinks about courage, identity, and career change. Together, they explore possibility-oriented realism, the quiet weight of imposter feelings, and why small, honest shifts matter more than dramatic reinvention. This conversation is grounded, reflective, and deeply human. Key Takeaways: Major change often begins with an internal shift long before anything changes externally.Hope is strongest when it is paired with honesty and realistic expectations.Many high-performing leaders struggle with imposter feelings, even when they appear confident.Small, intentional changes can dramatically improve quality of life and leadership effectiveness.Slowing down creates space for clarity, self-trust, and better decision-making.👉🏻Contact information for Maggie Coulter: LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/magcoulter/ People Dynamics Learning Group: https://pdlgcoaching.com/ Maggie Coulter Coaching: https://www.maggiecoultercoaching.com/ Thanks for tuning in to Coffey Talk with Kate Coffey-Bacon! Real people. Real stories. 20-minute conversations that stir something in your soul. ☕ Subscribe and join the Coffey Talk community. 💬 Follow @_CoffeyTalk on Instagram for daily inspiration and behind-the-scenes stories. 🎧 New episodes every Monday at 8 AM ET. 👉 Visit us at CoffeyTalkPodcast.com

    28 min

  2. JAN 19

    Profit That Gives Back: Building a Purpose-Driven Business ~ Erica Hakonson

    Summary: In this episode of Coffey Talk, Kate sits down with Erica Hakonson, CEO and founder of Maven Collective Marketing, to talk about what happens when purpose is not a side project, but the operating system of a business. Erica shares her journey from aspiring academic to entrepreneur, the two-year push to become a certified B Corp, and why giving is not a nice-to-have for her team, it is a responsibility. They walk through Maven’s Pay It Forward initiative, how employee goals now include impact, and why purpose-driven companies can still be wildly profitable. Takeaways: B Corp certification is a rigorous, ongoing commitment, not a one-time badge.Purpose-driven practices can live right inside day-to-day operations, not just in marketing copy.Giving back can look like money, skills, time, and simple presence in your local community.Employees stay longer when they feel like true stakeholders in the mission, not just the work.You can grow a profitable business that also funds real-world change, year after year.👉🏻Contact information for Erica Honkonson: Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ericahakonson/ B Corp - Maven Collective: https://www.bcorporation.net/en-us/find-a-b-corp/company/maven-collective-marketing/ B Corp Mission: https://www.bcorporation.net/en-us/ Officially B Corp Certified: https://mavencollectivemarketing.com/insights/maven-collectives-journey-to-b-corp-certification/ 2026 Microsoft Partnership Survey: https://bit.ly/FY26-MSPartner-Survey 2025 Microsoft Partner Global Benchmarking & Insights Report: https://bit.ly/ms-partner-report Maven Collective Learn With Us: https://www.youtube.com/@MavenCollectiveMarketing Maven Collective Sneak Peak into Our Culture: https://www.instagram.com/mavencollectivemarketing/ Partner Marketing Bytes Newsletter: https://bit.ly/partner-marketing-bytes Pay It Forward Initiative: https://mavencollectivemarketing.com/insights/b-corp-pay-it-forward-2025/ Additionally, Maven Collective's Global Survey on AI-Driven Growth: https://www.einpresswire.com/article/866976365/inside-the-1-2t-microsoft-partner-economy-maven-collective-marketing-unveils-2026-global-survey-on-ai-driven-growth Thanks for tuning in to Coffey Talk with Kate Coffey-Bacon! Real people. Real stories. 20-minute conversations that stir something in your soul. ☕ Subscribe and join the Coffey Talk community. 💬 Follow @_CoffeyTalk on Instagram for daily inspiration and behind-the-scenes stories. 🎧 New episodes every Monday at 8 AM ET. 👉 Visit us at CoffeyTalkPodcast.com

    37 min

  3. JAN 12

    Becoming the Next Generation of Consultants~ Steve Chinsky

    Episode Summary In this episode of Coffey Talk, Kate sits down with Steven Chinsky to talk about how consulting has evolved and what the next generation of consultants truly needs to grow into the role with confidence and impact. They explore how mentorship and community shape not just technical skill, but presence, communication, and trust. Steve shares why functional literacy matters as much as technical knowledge, how remote work has changed rapport with customers, and why experienced professionals have a responsibility to look around and pour into those coming up behind them. At its core, this conversation is about growth, learning, and building a future that is stronger because we invested in people. Key Takeaways Mentorship plays a critical role in developing confident, capable consultantsFunctional literacy and business understanding matter as much as technical skillConsulting today requires adaptability and continuous learningRemote work changes how rapport and trust are built with customersStrong communities help individuals grow faster and more sustainably👉🏻Contact information for Steve Chinsky: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/steve-chinsky-321a20/ BC 3 Amigos: https://www.youtube.com/@BC3Amigos Email: schinsky@llconsultingservices.com Thanks for tuning in to Coffey Talk with Kate Coffey-Bacon! Real people. Real stories. 20-minute conversations that stir something in your soul. ☕ Subscribe and join the Coffey Talk community. 💬 Follow @_CoffeyTalk on Instagram for daily inspiration and behind-the-scenes stories. 🎧 New episodes every Monday at 8 AM ET. 👉 Visit us at CoffeyTalkPodcast.com

    38 min

  4. JAN 5

    Trusting the Process in the Non-Banner Year ~ Shannon Mullins, MVP

    Not every year comes with trophies, promotions, or a neat list of accomplishments. Some years are quieter. Harder to explain. Still deeply formative. In this episode of Coffey Talk, Kate Coffey-Bacon sits down with Shannon Mullins, Microsoft MVP, founder, community leader, and longtime friend, to talk honestly about seasons of change. The years where you show up, keep going, and stay grounded even when there’s no highlight reel to share. This is a conversation about trusting the process, finding steadiness in uncertainty, and recognizing growth that doesn’t announce itself right away. Key Takeaways  Not all growth is visible in real time Quiet years often prepare you for what’s nextStaying grounded matters more than staying busyYou’re not behind just because your year wasn’t loud 👉🏻Contact information for Shannon Mullins, MVP: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shannon-mullinsmacc/ A BC Consulting Group: https://www.abccgroup.com/ Thanks for tuning in to Coffey Talk with Kate Coffey-Bacon! Real people. Real stories. 20-minute conversations that stir something in your soul. ☕ Subscribe and join the Coffey Talk community. 💬 Follow @_CoffeyTalk on Instagram for daily inspiration and behind-the-scenes stories. 🎧 New episodes every Monday at 8 AM ET. 👉 Visit us at CoffeyTalkPodcast.com

    18 min

  5. 12/29/2025

    Building a Career Without a Straight Line ~ Leanne Paul

    In this episode of Coffey Talk, Kate sits down with Leanne Paul to talk about what it really looks like to step away from a career, come back, and keep moving forward without waiting for permission. From social work to IT, from staying home with kids to rebuilding momentum in tech, Leanne shares how asking for opportunities, staying curious, and valuing soft skills shaped her path. This conversation is a reminder that time away doesn’t erase your experience and that growth often starts when you speak up. Key Takeaways  Asking opens doors faster than waiting quietly.Time away from work builds skills that matter more than we realize.Soft skills carry across industries and roles.Growth doesn’t require a linear career path.In this episode, Leanne mentions Mothers and More. Mothers & More is a support and advocacy network for mothers navigating career shifts, pauses, and returns while raising families. Through local chapters and online communities, it connects women who want honest conversation, shared resources, and reassurance that their choices and experience still matter.https://www.mothersandmore.org/about-us/ Connect with Leanne Paul on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leanne-paul-9108a740/ Thanks for tuning in to Coffey Talk with Kate Coffey-Bacon! Real people. Real stories. 20-minute conversations that stir something in your soul. ☕ Subscribe and join the Coffey Talk community. 💬 Follow @_CoffeyTalk on Instagram for daily inspiration and behind-the-scenes stories. 🎧 New episodes every Monday at 8 AM ET. 👉 Visit us at CoffeyTalkPodcast.com

    23 min

  6. 12/22/2025

    Lessons of Resilience: Learning From the Past Without Living There ~ David Fullwood

    Resilience shows up when things do not go as planned. When the business you built gets shut down. When life forces a pivot you never asked for. When grief, disappointment, or uncertainty refuse to move on quietly. In this episode of Coffey Talk, Kate Coffey-Bacon sits down with David Fullwood to talk about resilience as a lived practice, not a motivational slogan. They explore how setbacks shape identity, how small wins rebuild trust in yourself, and why learning from the past matters more than staying loyal to it. This conversation is about movement, belief, and continuing forward even when clarity comes later. Key Takeaways Resilience begins with choice, not circumstanceSmall wins rebuild self-trust over timeSurrounding yourself with the right people changes perspectiveSetbacks can realign you rather than stop youContact David:  Instagram: @dmarciano2023 Instagram: @alloysandysprings LinkedIn: david-fullwood Thanks for tuning in to Coffey Talk with Kate Coffey-Bacon! Real people. Real stories. 20-minute conversations that stir something in your soul. ☕ Subscribe and join the Coffey Talk community. 💬 Follow @_CoffeyTalk on Instagram for daily inspiration and behind-the-scenes stories. 🎧 New episodes every Monday at 8 AM ET. 👉 Visit us at CoffeyTalkPodcast.com

    35 min

  7. 12/08/2025

    Community Is the Strategy: A Conversation With the Founders of PartnerIn ~ Molly Fuchsel and Liz Hallen

    This episode sits down with two women who didn’t wait for permission. Molly Fuchsel and Liz Hallen left comfortable careers to build something the Microsoft ecosystem didn’t have yet. They trusted instinct more than certainty and created PartnerIn, a home for peer learning, vulnerability, and growth. We talk about the moment they knew they had to act, how community works when it’s intentional, and what it takes to leap before you know exactly what the landing looks like. Key Takeaways You don’t need the full plan to begin — you just need the cue inside you that says “this matters.”Community isn’t a side task. It’s a strategy built on trust, shared learning, and vulnerability.Partnerships thrive when both people respect each other’s strengths and move at different rhythms but with shared purpose.Peer learning will shape the future of the Microsoft ecosystem because no one organization can do it all.👉🏻Contact information for Molly Fuchsel: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mollyfuchsel/ Liz Hallen: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lizhallen/ Partnerin: https://partnerin.io/vibe Thanks for tuning in to Coffey Talk with Kate Coffey-Bacon! Real people. Real stories. 20-minute conversations that stir something in your soul. ☕ Subscribe and join the Coffey Talk community. 💬 Follow @_CoffeyTalk on Instagram for daily inspiration and behind-the-scenes stories. 🎧 New episodes every Monday at 8 AM ET. 👉 Visit us at CoffeyTalkPodcast.com

    28 min

  8. 12/01/2025

    When Career and Life Grow Together ~ Brittany Burke

    In this heartfelt episode of Coffey Talk, Kate sits down with Brittany Burke, a Microsoft MVP and leader in the Dynamics 365 and Power Platform community, to talk about building balance across work, family, and purpose. From an unexpected start in accounting to becoming a respected voice in tech, Brittany shares how authenticity, empowerment, and community have shaped her career. Together, they explore what real balance looks like through the rhythm of building a career you love without losing sight of who you are. Takeaways Career and personal growth strengthen each other.Empowerment multiplies when it’s shared.Balance is a rhythm not a finish line.You can have it all, just not all at once.👉🏻Contact information for Brittany Burke: https://www.linkedin.com/in/d365withbrittany/ Thanks for tuning in to Coffey Talk with Kate Coffey-Bacon! Real people. Real stories. 20-minute conversations that stir something in your soul. ☕ Subscribe and join the Coffey Talk community. 💬 Follow @_CoffeyTalk on Instagram for daily inspiration and behind-the-scenes stories. 🎧 New episodes every Monday at 8 AM ET. 👉 Visit us at CoffeyTalkPodcast.com

    27 min
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Grab your coffee and join Kate Coffey-Bacon for Coffey Talk...a podcast brewed for connection, featuring honest conversations and stories that inspire, challenge, and build community.

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  • Creator
    Kate Coffey-Bacon
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    23
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Coffey Talk
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    Coffey Talk