And That Changed Everything

Mary Fearon

Everyone has those moments—the decisions, the detours, the gut calls—that change everything. This show is about what happens next. I’m Mary Fearon, and in each episode, I sit down with remarkable people to unpack three pivotal moments that shaped who they are—and the impact they’re making in the world. These are real conversations about the moments that changed everything.

Episodes

  1. The Power of Focus: Julie Lehr’s Story

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    The Power of Focus: Julie Lehr’s Story

    What happens when intense focus and sheer determination meet intense focus and sheer determination? You set goals and you reach them, over and over again. In fact, you don’t understand when others don’t get it. It’s so natural. That’s what we learned in our conversation with Dr. Julie Lehr. Athlete, dentist, entrepreneur, mom and force of nature when it comes to chasing goals. She went from small-town sports fields to building one of the largest privately owned dental practices in her region. Along the way, she discovered that the same grit that made her a captain on the basketball court could carry her through professional trials, business risks, and leadership growth. In this episode, you’ll hear about: The power of focus and how Julie’s vision on goals shaped her path from childhood to careerLessons from failure and why three “wrong fit” jobs turned out to be the best training ground for entrepreneurshipTeam over self and the leadership insights Julie carried from high school sports into running a 25-operatory dental practiceBuilding from scratch and what it took to start and grow a thriving business while raising a young familyWhy certainty and courage matter, and how Julie helps her team see what is possible for themselves Resources: Extreme Ownership by Jocko Willink – BookCliftonStrengths (StrengthsFinder) – the assessmentStrategic Coach – the coaching program If her story inspired you, follow And That Changed Everything wherever you listen to podcasts and share it with someone who loves stories about growth, leadership, and possibility. Follow Us: WebsiteIntagramLinkedIn Listen on: SpotifyApple podcastAmazon Music

    1h 19m
  2. Paul Gardner on Building Businesses That Elevate Lives

    SEP 23

    Paul Gardner on Building Businesses That Elevate Lives

    Business can be about more than what you make. For Paul Gardner, it’s about the lives you elevate along the way. His company may produce vanities, but the real product is happiness. In this episode, Paul reflects on the pivotal moments that shaped him: the grit forged through sports, the lessons (and mistakes) of stepping into a family business, and the decision to build a company rooted in purpose after toxic experiences nearly derailed him. His story is a reminder that clarity, values, and the willingness to simply say “yes” can change everything. Paul Gardner is the owner and visionary behind Rock Solid Vanities, a fast-growing manufacturer serving the North American market. From restructuring his company around self-managing teams to embedding values that guide every decision, Paul has built more than a business. He’s created a culture where growth and purpose are non-negotiable. In this episode, you’ll hear about: How early lessons from sports shaped Paul’s discipline and love for practice.The challenges of joining a family business and why he encourages his kids to take a different path.The turning point that led him to reimagine work as a vehicle for elevating lives.How Rock Solid Vanities scaled through self-managing teams and a culture of “delivering happiness.”Why saying “yes” and building resilience can open doors you never imagined. Resources: Strategic Coach – Tools and frameworks that shaped Paul’s thinking on unique ability and leadership. (Link)Tony Robbins – Coaching and principles that influenced Rock Solid’s shift to self-managing teams. (Link)Angela Duckworth, Grit – A book Paul references when talking about building resilience. (Link)Dan Sullivan’s R-Factor Question - VideoHoward Schultz on Acquired Podcast - Link ✨ If Paul’s story sparked something in you, subscribe to And That Changed Everything. And pass it along to someone who values growth and purpose. Find us on Instagram and Facebook: @andthatchangedeverything Visit Website: www.andthatchangedeverything.com

    42 min

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Everyone has those moments—the decisions, the detours, the gut calls—that change everything. This show is about what happens next. I’m Mary Fearon, and in each episode, I sit down with remarkable people to unpack three pivotal moments that shaped who they are—and the impact they’re making in the world. These are real conversations about the moments that changed everything.

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