And That Changed Everything

Mary Fearon
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Something shaped you. A decision, a loss, a person who said the right thing at the right time. Most people never go back and look at what it did to them. I'm Mary Fearon. On this show, I sit with a guest and we find that moment. What happened, what they believe now because of it, and what drives them today. Real conversations about the moments that changed everything.

  1. Aug 26

    From Broken Instruments to a Bigger Mission: Kathleen Bokrossy on Building What Matters

    Kathleen Bokrossy has built her career around a simple instinct: notice what could work better, then make it better. In this episode, she shares the moments that shaped her journey, from dental hygiene to the broken instrument that sparked her first business and eventually led to RDHU. She talks about entrepreneurship, implementation, finding her strengths, and becoming more confident in her voice as she makes space for what matters next. What You’ll Hear About● Kathleen’s path to dental hygiene and entrepreneurship ● The broken instrument that sparked her first business ● Learning, implementation, and purpose in business ● Finding her strengths and continuing to grow ● Her next chapter, including returning to the piano Resources Mentioned● RDHU (Website) ● The RDH View (Talk Show) ● Kolbe A™ Index (Assessment) ● Fascination Advantage® Assessment (Assessment) ● I Love Marketing (Business Training) ● Before, During, and After framework (Business Framework) ● Strategic Coach (Business Coaching Program) About KathleenKathleen Bokrossy, RDH, BSc, is founder and president of RDHU Inc., helping dental hygienists grow and put learning into practice. A dental hygienist and entrepreneur for more than 30 years, she has built businesses including a dental instrument company and RDHU. She is also publisher of Dental Hygiene Quarterly and a producer and cast member of The RDH View. Where to Find KathleenLinkedIn: Kathleen Bokrossy Instagram (RDHU): @rdhuinc Instagram (personal): @kathbok   RDHU Website: www.rdhu.ca If this conversation resonated with you, share it with someone who is building something new, finding their strengths, or thinking about what comes next. Follow Us on Instagram and LinkedIn. Listen to the episode on our Website, Spotify, Apple Podcast and Amazon Music.

    From Broken Instruments to a Bigger Mission: Kathleen Bokrossy on Building What Matters

  2. Jul 14

    Emily Wight on Joy, Entrepreneurship, and Learning to Pause

    Emily Wight spent years building businesses, raising a family, and moving from one challenge to the next. After selling her business, she expected to slow down. Instead, she discovered that letting go of years of striving would take much longer than she imagined. In this episode, Emily reflects on the experiences that shaped her, from camp and sports to building a yogurt company and later founding Foli. It's a conversation about identity, resilience, freedom, family, and creating meaningful work. As you listen, think about the moments that shaped who you are today. Which ones still influence the choices you make? What You'll Hear AboutLearning to slow down after selling a businessHow camp and sports shaped Emily's outlookThe story behind her first businessBuilding Foli during the pandemicBalancing entrepreneurship and familyWhy freedom matters more than career successCreating meaningful workResources MentionedFoli - Website Shopify - E-commerce PlatformDragon's Den - TV ShowThe Road Less Traveled by M. Scott Peck - BookThe Path to Purpose by William Damon - Book About EmilyEmily Wight is an entrepreneur, business owner, and mother of three. Over the past decade, she has built and sold multiple businesses, including Foli, a plant company that helped bring connection, beauty, and a little more joy into people's homes. Today, she is embracing a season of curiosity, family, and reflection as she explores what comes next. Where to Find EmilyLinkedIn: Emily Wight Instagram: @hideandgopeak If this conversation resonated with you, share it with someone who is navigating a season of change, whether they're building something new, letting something go, or learning how to pause before the next chapter begins. Follow Us on Instagram and LinkedIn. Listen to the episode on our Website, Spotify, Apple Podcast and Amazon Music.

    Emily Wight on Joy, Entrepreneurship, and Learning to Pause

  3. Mar 4

    Andrew Reichert on Purpose, Resilience, and the Rhythms That Keep You Aligned

    Some turning points don’t just teach you a lesson. They redraw the entire map. In this episode, Andrew shares three moments that redirected his life: getting expelled from high school, a night that landed him in a jail cell, and a cancer diagnosis in his first year of marriage. What’s powerful is the clarity that came after. Andrew’s story is a reminder that alignment isn’t a one-time breakthrough; it’s a practice. What You’ll Hear AboutThe “day of reckoning” that came with getting expelled, and what it revealed about identity and approvalThe moment in a New York jail cell that triggered Andrew’s faith journey and a new question: What am I made for?Why running “two parallel lives” eventually collapses, even if you’re succeeding on paperHow cancer reframed time, meaning, and what it really means to “number your days.”Andrew’s “Rhino Operating System”: why alignment comes before the charge, and resilience is the skin you build over timeResourcesRich Dad Poor Dad - BookThe Miracle Morning by Hal Elrod - BookSAVERS morning routine (Silence, Aation, Exercise, Reading, Scribing) - VideoPriorities on Purpose by Andrew Reichert - BookEnneagram personality test - Link About Andrew Andrew Reichert is the founder of Birgo Capital and the author of Priorities on Purpose. He leads with a stewardship mindset, building cultures where people align with purpose and develop resilience to the inevitable adversity life brings. Where to Find AndrewInstagram (personal): @rhinoalign Instagram (Birgo capital): @birgocapital Birgo capital Website: birgo.com/capital LinkedIn: Andrew Reichert If this conversation sparked something for you, share it with someone who’s in a “rebuild” season. Follow Us on Instagram and LinkedIn. Listen to the episode on our Website, Spotify, Apple podcast and Amazon Music.

    Andrew Reichert on Purpose, Resilience, and the Rhythms That Keep You Aligned

  4. 11/25/2025

    The Power of Belief and the Ripple It Creates, Braxton Kilgo on And That Changed Everything

    Some moments remind us that belief is one of the most powerful forces we have. Braxton Kilgo’s story shows what becomes possible when we choose to believe in ourselves and in each other. Braxton grew up in a small Texas town where football shaped identity, community, and dreams of a bigger future. When a major injury changed his path, he stepped into a season of rediscovery that led him to entrepreneurship, creativity, and ultimately the movement he’s now known for: I Believe In You (IBIY). This conversation explores the defining moments that shaped Braxton’s purpose. From learning discipline on the field to building his first businesses out of nothing, to the day a middle school assembly sparked an idea that would grow into a global ripple of kindness and connection. Braxton shares openly, humbly, and with a deep sense of calling. What You’ll Hear AboutGrowing up in a community built on belief and belongingThe injury that changed the trajectory of his lifeWhat happens when identity is wiped out overnightDiscovering entrepreneurship and creating opportunity from scratchThe school speech that unexpectedly birthed I Believe In YouHow a simple bracelet became a catalyst for connectionWhy belief is a skill, a gift, and a responsibilityThe future of IBIY and what keeps Braxton moving forward About BraxtonBraxton Kilgo is the founder of I Believe In You, a movement built to spread kindness, connection, and belief through meaningful interactions and a tech-enabled bracelet experience. His journey spans football, fitness, digital marketing, brand building, and now leading a global community rooted in purpose and human connection. Where to Find BraxtonInstagram (personal): @braxtonkilgo Instagram (IBIY): @ibelieveinyou.co Website: https://www.ibelieveinyou.io  LinkedIn: Braxton Kilgo If this conversation inspired you, share it with someone who might need a reminder that you believe in them. Follow And That Changed Everything for more stories about purpose, meaning, and the moments that shape us. Follow Us on Instagram and LinkedIn. Listen to the episode on our Website, Spotify, Apple podcast and Amazon Music.

    The Power of Belief and the Ripple It Creates, Braxton Kilgo on And That Changed Everything

  5. 11/18/2025

    Inside the Three Moments That Redefined Lisa Larter’s Life

    This conversation with Lisa Larter is full of insight, generosity, and beautifully honest stories. Lisa shares the experiences that shaped her independence, her leadership, and the way she cares for the people around her. Her reflections spark curiosity and offer a powerful reminder that the small moments often become the ones that matter most. Lisa Larter is an entrepreneur, strategist, author, and host of She Talks Business. She brings clarity and courage to every room she enters. In this episode, she shares the defining experiences that shaped her values, her confidence, and her commitment to helping others grow. What you’ll hear about: How early experiences shape our deepest valuesWhy trust can change the trajectory of a lifeThe difference between feedback that corrects and feedback that elevatesThe power of naming people’s strengths with precisionHow to create relationships that honor individuality and growth Resources Mentioned When the Cranes Fly South - BookSpanx, founded by Sara Blakely - LinkLisa’s podcast, She Talks Business - LinkJack Canfield’s interview with Tim Ferris - Link  If this episode inspired you or helped you see your own defining moments more clearly, share it with someone who would love Lisa’s story. And follow to never miss an episode filled with clarity, heart, and purpose. Follow Us: WebsiteInstagramLinkedIn Listen on: SpotifyApple podcastAmazon Music

    Inside the Three Moments That Redefined Lisa Larter’s Life

  6. 11/11/2025

    From Farmer to Visionary: Dennis Bulani on Ethics, Innovation, and Chaos Theory

    What connects a Scrabble game in Kyrgyzstan, a bestselling business book, and the golden ratio? For Dennis Bulani, the answer is curiosity. It’s what’s guided him from farming in Saskatchewan to building one of Western Canada’s most innovative ag retail companies. It’s what inspired a book that bridges the trust gap between farmers and consumers. And it’s what continues to drive his fascination with science, ethics, and the patterns that link everything together. This episode explores how one farmer’s search for understanding became a lifelong pursuit of innovation, integrity, and impact. Dennis Bulani is the founder and CEO of The Rack, a leading independent ag retail company in Saskatchewan. A fourth-generation farmer, entrepreneur, and author of What a Farmer Wants You to Know About Food, Dennis has spent his career connecting science and ethics to the real work of growing food. His curiosity has taken him from developing data-driven agronomy tools to writing a science fiction novel inspired by chaos theory and the golden ratio; proof that when you follow what fascinates you, the world opens up. In this episode, you’ll hear about: How Blue Ocean Strategy shaped Dennis’s thinking and transformed how he approaches business and innovation.The principles that guided him to build a company grounded in trust, science, and ethics.The story of the Scrabble game that changed his life and led to unexpected global impact.Why chaos theory and coincidence continue to influence his work and creativity.Why curiosity, more than anything else, keeps him moving forward. Resources: Books Blue Ocean Strategy by W. Chan Kim and Renée MauborgneWhat a Farmer Wants You to Know About Food by Dennis Bulani Websites trustyourplate.com – connecting farmers and consumers through honest conversationtherack.ca – The Rack, Dennis’s ag retail business Referenced Concepts Blue Ocean StrategyEOS Leadership WorkshopData in the Dirt Research SymposiumChaos Theory and the Golden Ratio ✨ Loved this conversation? Share this episode with someone who’s endlessly curious.  Follow And That Changed Everything wherever you get your podcasts for more stories of the moments that shape who we become. Follow Us: WebsiteInstagramLinkedIn Listen on: SpotifyApple podcastAmazon Music

    From Farmer to Visionary: Dennis Bulani on Ethics, Innovation, and Chaos Theory

  7. 10/28/2025

    The Chief Happiness Officer: Maurice Patane on Money, Meaning, and What Really Matters

    What if happiness was something you could design, moment by moment? In this episode, Maurice Patane invites us into a life built on reflection, gratitude, and genuine connection. His story is a reminder that the way we think, speak, and show up every day shapes the life we create. From the power of small rituals to the meaning we attach to money, Maurice shares how intention can turn ordinary moments into extraordinary ones. Maurice Patane is the founder of Access Financial Management in Melbourne, Australia. Known for leading with empathy and purpose, he helps people align their finances with their values so they can live richer, more fulfilled lives. Maurice calls himself the Chief Happiness Officer because his work and life are guided by a single question: How can I help someone live happier today? In this episode, you’ll hear about: The daily question that sets the tone for Maurice’s life and workWhy moments of challenge can reveal strength and characterThe art of listening for what is not being saidHow aligning money with meaning creates real freedomThe quiet power of gratitude, journaling, and reflectionResources:The Road Less Stupid by Keith J. Cunningham - Book LinkSliding Doors - MovieThe Five Love Languages by Gary Chapman - Book Link If this conversation inspires you, follow And That Changed Everything wherever you get your podcasts. Share it with someone who’s building a life that feels as good as it looks. Follow Us: WebsiteIntagramLinkedIn Listen on: SpotifyApple podcastAmazon Music

    The Chief Happiness Officer: Maurice Patane on Money, Meaning, and What Really Matters

  8. 10/21/2025

    What Kermit the Frog Taught a Future COO - Stephanie Allen on And That Changed Everything

    When your childhood hero is Kermit the Frog, it might just shape how you see the world. For Stephanie Allen, watching the calm green stage manager keep the Muppet Show together sparked a lifelong interest in bringing clarity, calm, and order to complexity.  In this conversation, she shares the three defining moments that helped her become the leader she is today; moments that taught her how to thrive in motion, find stillness within it, and trust her own path. Stephanie Allen is a fractional COO and systems thinker who helps visionary entrepreneurs bring their ideas to life with clarity and calm. She focuses on creating peace and freedom through structure, and believes that the best systems support both growth and balance. Her mission is to help leaders find the steadiness they need to lead with purpose. In this episode, you’ll hear about: How a childhood fascination with Kermit the Frog revealed her gift for transforming chaos into clarityThe moment she chose independence at 18 and learned to bet on herselfWhy inner peace became her ultimate metric for successHow her early anxiety led to lifelong curiosity about the mind, emotional intelligence, and resilience Resources Mentioned: Emotional Science by Michael K Sahota - BookDan Sullivan’s “Future Self” Question - Know more about him ✨ If this episode resonates, follow And That Changed Everything wherever you get your podcasts. Share it with someone who brings calm to the storm or is learning to find their own. Follow Us: WebsiteInstagramLinkedIn Listen on: SpotifyApple podcastAmazon Music

    What Kermit the Frog Taught a Future COO - Stephanie Allen on And That Changed Everything
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Something shaped you. A decision, a loss, a person who said the right thing at the right time. Most people never go back and look at what it did to them. I'm Mary Fearon. On this show, I sit with a guest and we find that moment. What happened, what they believe now because of it, and what drives them today. Real conversations about the moments that changed everything.

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