PASSION PURPOSE AND POSSIBILITIES

Candice Snyder
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Welcome to the Passion Purpose and Possibilities Podcast! I am your host, Candice Snyder, and after overcoming a life-changing injury, I discovered the power of passion and purpose in my own life.Now, I am here to share the incredible stories of my guests--people who have found their own path to purpose, faced challenges head-on, and are making a meaningful impact in the world. Each week, we'll dive into their journeys, their passions, and the causes they care about most, with the hope that their stories will inspire YOU to reclaim your own purpose and explore the endless possibilities that lie ahead. So, let's get started and uncover the power of passion, purpose and possibilities.

  1. 1d ago

    More Than What You Do: Reclaiming Your Worth with Becca Pearce

    In this episode, I sit down with Becca Pearce, former state official, former CEO, author, speaker, and president of Extend Coaching and Consulting. With over 12 years of experience navigating profound personal and professional shifts, Becca helps high achievers find the courage to step away from expectations and redesign a life grounded in alignment, optimism, and true purpose.   In this episode, we discuss: Navigating a high-profile public career loss and rebuilding identityFacing a major health crisis and confronting the reality of limited timeDisconnecting self-worth from titles, power, and corporate achievementReclaiming personal presence, family priorities, and everyday momentsTransitioning from executive leadership to individual coaching and consultingUnderstanding the four distinct phases of the personal change processProcessing unwanted identity shifts through optimism and constructive angerEmbracing vulnerability as an essential tool for approachable leadershipRedefining success around personal happiness and core valuesKey takeaways from her book, You Don't Have to Achieve to be Loved  About Becca: Becca Pearce understands firsthand how hard change can be. Two life-altering events forced her to realize that what she once wanted no longer felt right. The resulting journey reshaped her path, upending everything she had believed about success and happiness. Over the last twelve years, Becca has learned the value of vulnerability, the importance of optimism and the imperative to find the life you want to live now because we're never promised tomorrow. A former CEO and state official, she is now the president of Extend Coaching & Consulting, a firm dedicated to helping people find the courage to live the life they've been dreaming of. Get Becca’s Book, “You Don't Have to Achieve to Be Loved”(on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1962956679 ) https://morebeccapearce.comhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/beccapearce/   -----   Connect with Candice Snyder! Website: https://www.podpage.com/passion-purpose-and-possibilities-1/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/candicebsnyder?_rdr Passion, Purpose, and Possibilities Community Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/passionpurposeandpossibilitiescommunity/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/passionpurposepossibilities/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/candicesnyder/   Shop For A Cause With Gifts That Give Back to Nonprofits: https://thekindnesscause.com/ Go to FusionaryFormulas.com and use code PASSION at checkout for 15% off your first order.  Fall In Love With Artists And Experience Joy And Calm: https://www.youtube.com/@movenartrelaxation

  2. 4d ago

    Inspired Journey: Succeeding Without Sacrificing Yourself with Jackie Roby

    In this episode, I sit down with Jackie Roby, executive leadership advisor, founder of Inspired Journey Consulting, author, global speaker, and Chair of the Global Wellness Institute's Inclusive Wellness Initiative. With 20 years of sales and marketing experience in the travel and hospitality industry, Jackie helps organizations spot the hidden costs of high performers who choose palatability over speaking up, exploring how individuals can succeed without losing themselves.   In this episode, we discuss: Embracing identity and navigating assimilation expectations growing upOvercoming career fear and offering bold advice to college graduatesTransitioning from a 20-year corporate career into entrepreneurshipDefining "palatability culture" and its impact on leadership pipelinesIdentifying subtle signs of burnout and silence in high-performing teamsHarnessing AI intentionally while preserving individual human brillianceImplementing practical "power moves" to reclaim personal empowermentExpanding inclusivity and accessibility through the Global Wellness InstituteRedefining purpose, continuous learning, and everyday legacy  About Jackie: Jackie Roby is an Executive Leadership Advisor and founder of Inspired Journey Consulting. She helps organizations spot the hidden cost of high performers who've learned to make everyone else comfortable instead of speaking up, and what that costs in retention and leadership pipeline. Her book, Palatable, Profitable, and Dying Inside, comes out this October. She chairs the Global Wellness Institute's Inclusive Wellness Initiative and has spoken internationally, from Dubai to Ibiza to Mexico. New Book - Palatable, Profitable, & Dying Inside: Why Success Shouldn't Require You to Disappear and How High Performers Succeed Without Losing Themselveshttps://a.co/d/022ShC0F https://inspiredjourneyconsulting.com/speaking/https://www.instagram.com/inspiredjourneyconsulting/https://www.linkedin.com/in/jackie-roby/   -----   Connect with Candice Snyder! Website: https://www.podpage.com/passion-purpose-and-possibilities-1/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/candicebsnyder?_rdr Passion, Purpose, and Possibilities Community Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/passionpurposeandpossibilitiescommunity/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/passionpurposepossibilities/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/candicesnyder/   Shop For A Cause With Gifts That Give Back to Nonprofits: https://thekindnesscause.com/ Go to FusionaryFormulas.com and use code PASSION at checkout for 15% off your first order.  Fall In Love With Artists And Experience Joy And Calm: https://www.youtube.com/@movenartrelaxation

  3. Oct 1

    Passion Purpose and Possibilities: 300 Conversations Later

    For this special 300th episode of Passion, Purpose & Possibilities, the microphone turns inward for a heartfelt reflection on the journey so far. After 300 conversations with inspiring guests from around the world, this episode explores the lessons, connections, and moments of humanity that have shaped the podcast. It’s a celebration of gratitude, possibility, and the remarkable people who continue to remind us what matters most.   Random Opportunities of Kindnesshttps://www.rokindness.orghttps://www.instagram.com/rokindness/https://www.linkedin.com/company/rokindness/   Paisley's Fashion Foresthttps://paisleysfashionforest.infohttp://www.paisleysfashionforest.comhttp://www.selfworthinitiative.nethttps://www.facebook.com/paisleysfashionforesthttps://www.facebook.com/deborah.weed.1   -----   Connect with Candice Snyder! Website: https://www.podpage.com/passion-purpose-and-possibilities-1/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/candicebsnyder?_rdr Passion, Purpose, and Possibilities Community Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/passionpurposeandpossibilitiescommunity/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/passionpurposepossibilities/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/candicesnyder/   Shop For A Cause With Gifts That Give Back to Nonprofits: https://thekindnesscause.com/ Go to FusionaryFormulas.com and use code PASSION at checkout for 15% off your first order.  Fall In Love With Artists And Experience Joy And Calm: https://www.youtube.com/@movenartrelaxation

  4. Sep 28

    Seeing The Person, Finding The Joy: A Care Partner's Journey Through Alzheimer's with Marilyn Raichle

    In this episode, I sit down with Marilyn Raichle, author of Don't Walk Away, founder of The Art of Alzheimer's, executive director of Maude’s Awards for Innovation in Alzheimer’s Care, and advocate for people living with dementia. With a background in performing arts and a Master's in Public Administration from Harvard, Marilyn reframed her approach to dementia care after becoming a care partner for her mother. She explores how shifting from a "caregiver" mindset to a "care partner" connection fosters dignity, joy, and purpose.   In this episode, we discuss: Transitioning from a performing arts and government background into dementia advocacyChoosing active partnership over "walking away" from family members with memory lossDiscovering latent artistic talent and using creative output to bypass fear and stigmaFinding everyday moments of purpose, inclusion, and joy within memory careReframing interactions to prioritize listening, smiling, and presence over memory testsHighlighting enduring personhood and honoring individual identities through cognitive declineLaunching Maude’s Awards to recognize and fund innovative Alzheimer's care solutionsAdvocating for systemic cultural shifts in how society views and supports aging populations  About Marilyn: Marilyn Raichle, author of Don’t Walk Away, grew up in the shadow of Alzheimer’s. Nearly everyone in her father’s family and many in her mother’s developed the disease. Her mother Jean told her, “When we get Alzheimer’s, walk away. There is nothing you can do, so live your life and don’t sacrifice it for us.” Instead, Raichle became transformed, embracing the value and joy of people who are living with, not suffering from, dementia. She began her career in the performing arts. She founded the Seattle International Children’s Festival, introducing children to world culture through the performing arts. In 2007, she received a Master of Public Administration from Harvard University’s Kennedy School of Government. Upon returning to Seattle, her career was upended when she became the family caregiver for her parents, both of whom were developing dementia. It was a rocky journey, at first reluctant and ultimately joyous. In 2010, inspired by her mother’s newfound artistic ability, she founded The Art of Alzheimer’s, celebrating the creativity of people living with dementia and the power of the creative arts to enrich and empower their lives. She is now the Executive Director of Maude’s Awards for Innovation in Alzheimer’s Care.   Don't Walk Away, A Care Partner's Journey - bookhttps://a.co/d/0iNgz3fb Maude's Awards for Innovation in Alzheimer's Carehttps://maudesawards.org https://dontwalkaway.net/https://www.linkedin.com/in/marilynraichle/https://www.facebook.com/marilyn.raichlehttps://www.instagram.com/raichlem/   -----   Connect with Candice Snyder! Website: https://www.podpage.com/passion-purpose-and-possibilities-1/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/candicebsnyder?_rdr Passion, Purpose, and Possibilities Community Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/passionpurposeandpossibilitiescommunity/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/passionpurposepossibilities/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/candicesnyder/   Shop For A Cause With Gifts That Give Back to Nonprofits: https://thekindnesscause.com/ Go to FusionaryFormulas.com and use code PASSION at checkout for 15% off your first order.  Fall In Love With Artists And Experience Joy And Calm: https://www.youtube.com/@movenartrelaxation

  5. Sep 24

    Roots & Wings: Empowering Voices & Creating Change with Dr. Meghan Waldron

    In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Meghan Waldron, professional writer, university advisor, founder of Smart Solutions Tutoring, and co-host of the Women in Change USA podcast. With nearly two decades of experience in K-12 education and higher ed, Meg breaks down how personal writing and reflection help students and leaders uncover their true purpose while building resilience through life's biggest transitions.   In this episode, we discuss: Turning early vocational sparks into a lifelong career in teachingOvercoming early career challenges through strong support systemsGuiding pre-med students to discover their "why" through personal essaysNavigating career pivots while staying true to your core missionBalancing entrepreneurial projects with full-time professional stabilityBuilding empathy and grit through single motherhood and health challengesUsing writing and storytelling as anchors for personal healingChampioning female leadership and mentorship through Women in Change USAPushing past personal and physical limits through experiential travel  About Dr. Meghan: Lifelong Dreamer Dr. Meghan Waldron inspires students to share their stories, building confidence through hands-on writing, reflection, and honest feedback. More recently, she is encouraging female leaders to do the same through her work with Women in Change U.S.A. Dr. Waldron is a professional writer, and after nearly two decades in K12 education, she now advises and adjuncts at a Virginia University. When not working, Meghan is often found camping or climbing mountains (literally and figuratively) with her sons. www.smartsolutionsva.comwww.womeninchangeusa.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/meghan-waldron-ed-d-11b213255/https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/women-in-change-usa/posts/?feedView=all https://www.facebook.com/rvawriteshttps://www.facebook.com/womeninchangeusa https://www.instagram.com/women_in_change_usa/   -----   Connect with Candice Snyder! Website: https://www.podpage.com/passion-purpose-and-possibilities-1/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/candicebsnyder?_rdr Passion, Purpose, and Possibilities Community Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/passionpurposeandpossibilitiescommunity/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/passionpurposepossibilities/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/candicesnyder/   Shop For A Cause With Gifts That Give Back to Nonprofits: https://thekindnesscause.com/ Go to FusionaryFormulas.com and use code PASSION at checkout for 15% off your first order.  Fall In Love With Artists And Experience Joy And Calm: https://www.youtube.com/@movenartrelaxation

  6. Sep 21

    Don't Look Down Lessons in Courage, Risk & Possibility with Bob Campana

    In this episode, I sit down with Bob Campana, serial entrepreneur, author, helicopter pilot, and founder of the Redwood Cafe. With over 40 years of experience across hospitality, travel, real estate, and aviation, Bob breaks down what it takes to rebuild after failure and shares hard-earned lessons from his book, Don't Look Down: The Improbable Adventures and Battle-tested Lessons of a Serial Entrepreneur.  In this episode, we discuss: Transforming early global travel experiences into an entrepreneurial mindsetBuilding a hot tub business from recycled World War II pipeline woodManaging memory moments and moments of truth to build customer loyaltyUsing thoughtful communication to elevate travel experiences and build anticipationApplying the "rocking chair test" to guide life decisions without regretsFostering real human connections within the hospitality industryMoving an entire restaurant building to launch a new, massive project at age 72Overcoming self-doubt by amplifying positive inner dialogue  About Bob: Robert “Bob” Campana is a California builder, landscape designer, real estate developer, restaurateur, and all-round serial entrepreneur. Born in San Francisco, he grew up in the Sierra Nevada foothills. At age twenty, he quit his job on a backwoods survey crew to travel the world, a journey that changed his life. Returning to California, he started a small business manufacturing and installing redwood hot tubs and eventually grew the company into one of the state’s premier swimming pool builders. He later launched and acquired several other successful ventures, including Modesto’s popular Redwood Café, which Yelp calls “one of America’s most romantic restaurants.” In 2022, he created Redwood Café Tours to develop luxury small-group adventures in Europe, Asia, and Oceania. An experienced helicopter and airplane pilot, he travels the world and celebrates life with his wife, Lynna.   BookDon’t Look Down!: The Improbable Adventures and Battle-Tested Lessons of a Serial Entrepreneurhttps://a.co/d/012zNJwj https://www.bobcampana.comhttps://www.youtube.com/@GetBack2Workk https://www.linkedin.com/in/bob-campana-entrepreneur/   -----   Connect with Candice Snyder! Website: https://www.podpage.com/passion-purpose-and-possibilities-1/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/candicebsnyder?_rdr Passion, Purpose, and Possibilities Community Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/passionpurposeandpossibilitiescommunity/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/passionpurposepossibilities/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/candicesnyder/   Shop For A Cause With Gifts That Give Back to Nonprofits: https://thekindnesscause.com/ Go to FusionaryFormulas.com and use code PASSION at checkout for 15% off your first order.  Fall In Love With Artists And Experience Joy And Calm: https://www.youtube.com/@movenartrelaxation

  7. Sep 17

    Possibilities Beyond The Diagnosis: Healing Crohn's & Colitis with Dane Johnson

    In this episode, I sit down with Dane Johnson, a board-certified nutritionist, founder of Crohn’s Colitis Lifestyle, and one of the most successful Crohn's and colitis coaches in the world. After overcoming a life-threatening battle with inflammatory bowel disease using natural practices, Dane transformed his personal triumph into a mission to help thousands across the globe find their unique answers to IBD while building a supportive community of healers and doctors.   In this episode, we discuss: Overcoming severe IBD through natural recovery practicesRebuilding physical health, mental fortitude, and spiritual resilienceUsing patient-zero self-study to test naturopathic principlesEstablishing core daily habits by removing inflammatory stressorsCommitting to a 28-day trial for intuitive body feedbackAddressing five key gut health imbalancesSupporting daily gut healing with simple, low-cost herbal teasReframing diet mindsets around "celebration meals" instead of "cheat days"  About Dane: Dane Johnson is the founder of Crohn's Colitis Lifestyle, inspired by his life-threatening battle with Crohn’s/Colitis, which he reversed using natural practices. As a Board-Certified Nutritionist and one of the most successful Crohn’s/Colitis coaches in the world, he has helped thousands around the world find their unique answer to IBD while building a community of supporters, doctors, and healers!   https://crohnscolitislifestyle.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/danejohnson1/ https://www.instagram.com/crohnscolitis_lifestyle https://www.facebook.com/CrohnsColitisLifestyle   ----- Connect with Candice Snyder! Website: https://www.podpage.com/passion-purpose-and-possibilities-1/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/candicebsnyder?_rdr Passion, Purpose, and Possibilities Community Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/passionpurposeandpossibilitiescommunity/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/passionpurposepossibilities/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/candicesnyder/   Shop For A Cause With Gifts That Give Back to Nonprofits: https://thekindnesscause.com/ Go to FusionaryFormulas.com and use code PASSION at checkout for 15% off your first order.  Fall In Love With Artists And Experience Joy And Calm: https://www.youtube.com/@movenartrelaxation

  8. Sep 14

    Just Call Me Pearl: From Pressure to Purpose with Kimberly Sutton

    In this episode, I sit down with Kimberly Sutton, a Texas storyteller, journalist, photographer, pastor’s wife, mentor, and author of Just Call Me Pearl: From Pressure to Purpose: How Faith, Grace, and Resilience Created Something Precious. With a rich background in journalism, public relations, and government service, Kimberly shares how turning life’s hardest seasons into grace transformed her own path to purpose, and how she now guides others to discover hope in the midst of adversity.   In this episode, we discuss: Discovering a passion for journalism and telling people's storiesThe powerful metaphor of how pearls are formed under intense pressureOvercoming self-doubt and fear of rejection to write vulnerablyUnderstanding the choice to forgive family and releasing personal angerReframing service and shifting expectations in personal relationshipsLearning to set healthy emotional boundaries and gaining permission to say noBuilding a structured morning writing routine around real-life demandsUsing life's painful seasons to point others toward hopeEncouraging and mentoring aspiring writers to tell their own stories  About Kimberly: A Texas storyteller with a journalist’s precision, a photographer’s eye, a pastor’s wife’s heart, and a mentor’s calling — writing to help people transform their grit into grace. A woman who turns her experiences into wisdom, and hardship into hope — and teach others to do the same. Upcoming book called "Just Call Me Pearl - From Pressure to Purpose: How Faith, Grace, and Resilience Created Something Precious" www.justcallmepearl.comhttps://www.facebook.com/KimberlyMorganSutton/https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimberlymsutton/https://www.facebook.com/KimberlyMorganSuttonhttps://www.instagram.com/just_call_me_pearl_now/   -----   Connect with Candice Snyder! Website: https://www.podpage.com/passion-purpose-and-possibilities-1/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/candicebsnyder?_rdr Passion, Purpose, and Possibilities Community Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/passionpurposeandpossibilitiescommunity/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/passionpurposepossibilities/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/candicesnyder/  Shop For A Cause With Gifts That Give Back to Nonprofits: https://thekindnesscause.com/ Go to FusionaryFormulas.com and use code PASSION at checkout for 15% off your first order.  Fall In Love With Artists And Experience Joy And Calm: https://www.youtube.com/@movenartrelaxation

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Welcome to the Passion Purpose and Possibilities Podcast! I am your host, Candice Snyder, and after overcoming a life-changing injury, I discovered the power of passion and purpose in my own life.Now, I am here to share the incredible stories of my guests--people who have found their own path to purpose, faced challenges head-on, and are making a meaningful impact in the world. Each week, we'll dive into their journeys, their passions, and the causes they care about most, with the hope that their stories will inspire YOU to reclaim your own purpose and explore the endless possibilities that lie ahead. So, let's get started and uncover the power of passion, purpose and possibilities.

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