Enthusiasm Diaries

Michelle Bunch
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An intentionally broad series of interviews about Enthusiasm! Interviews focus on enthusiasm for professional pursuits, creative passions, general curiosities and everything in-between.

  1. 12/13/2021

    Family Travel and Adventure with Catherine Ryan Gregory

    In this episode, family travel expert Catherine Ryan Gregory shares how her upbringing gave her an appreciation for travel from a young age and how the manner in which she traveled changed significantly after having children. Catherine shares what she has learned to make traveling with kids far less stressful as well as her passion for finding meaningful ways to spend time with her children in far off destinations as well as close to home. She is the author of three books: Road Trip Games and Activities for Kids, Virtual Travel Activities for Kids, and 50 Fun Staycation Adventures for Kids and founder of the blog toandfrofam.com where she regularly shares family travel hacks, destination ideas and more.

    56 min

  2. 11/29/2021

    Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy with Dana T. Lerman, MD, CCTP

    In this episode, Dana Lerman shares her experience working as an Infectious Disease physician during the COVID-19 pandemic and why she is now pursuing a new career supporting mental health through psychedelic assisted therapy. She shares her own experience and the emotional toll of working with COVID-19 patients, families and the community and how this led to high levels of burn-out and PTSD. She sought psychedelic-assisted therapy for herself and had a profound experience that ultimately led her to create Open Mind Space in Evergreen, CO where she works with clients as a psychedelic-assisted therapy guide.

    51 min

  3. 11/22/2021

    Enneagram Everything with Funlola

    In this episode, we hear from Funlola who is a coach, educator and writer. She shares how her many years working in higher education led her to learn about many different personality inventories and typologies. She explains why the Enneagram helped her understand herself in a profound way, far beyond other personality assessments. She found this tool to be so meaningful that she now shares with others through her Instagram and personal coaching!

    1h 2m

  4. 11/15/2021

    Fostering Connection, Intimacy and Joy through work as a Hair Stylist and Body Worker with Michael Benning

    In this episode, we hear from Michael Benning who is a hair stylist of over 30 years. He shares how his love of meaningful connection with his clients and the benefits he found for himself through massage has led him to begin working with couples to increase their connectedness and intimacy through body work.

    1h 10m

  5. 10/11/2021

    Capturing Entrepreneurs in their Element with Photographer Casey Poe

    In this episode, we hear from photographer, Casey Poe, who shares her enthusiasm for capturing adventurous entrepreneurs in their element. She explains how taking one photo on a trip to Nepal convinced her of the power of photography and changed her career trajectory forever. Casey brings her knowledge of skin care and nutrition to enhance the experience and bring out the inner glow and confidence of her clients.

    38 min

  6. 10/04/2021

    Locally and Sustainably Sourced BBQ and an Ice Cold Beer with Sawyer and Nathan Lewis

    In this episode, Sawyer and Nathan Lewis share their passion for the business they co-own: LeRoy and Lewis BBQ. They share their vision for creating inventive recipes with meat sourced from small, local ranchers in a responsible and respectful manner.....it's New School BBQ!

    52 min

  7. 09/06/2021

    Custom Scent Curation with Rachel Woolcott

    In this episode, we hear from Rachel Woolcott who is the owner, founder, and scent curator for Wooly Wax Candles. She shares her path to start this business including how her love of culinary and creating an experience for her customers as a restaurant owner gave her the unique knowledge to begin layering scents in a candle to create desired moods and feelings.

    55 min

  8. 08/30/2021

    Caramel Hobby to Caramel Business with Ellen Daehnick

    In this episode, we hear from Ellen Daehnick who is the founder of Helliemae's Caramels. She shares how her hobby of making delicious caramels has become a Business featured in REAL SIMPLE magazine, Sunset Magazine, and the Wall Street Journal Online. Ellen shares her Enthusiasm for delicious caramels sourced from the highest quality ingredients, creating business partnerships, and providing growth and development opportunities for Helliemae's employees.

    41 min
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An intentionally broad series of interviews about Enthusiasm! Interviews focus on enthusiasm for professional pursuits, creative passions, general curiosities and everything in-between.

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