Step into the Pivot

Theresa Conti & Ivana Polonijo
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Welcome to Step into the Pivot where your hosts Ivana and Theresa talk to people just like you. We will have honest conversations with our guests about issues they have faced, how they had to pivot to address them and lessons learned that you can apply to your life.

  1. Heather Fox: From Collapse To Capacity

    MAR 27

    Heather Fox: From Collapse To Capacity

    What if the moment everything falls apart is the moment you finally meet yourself? We sit down with our friend Heather Fox to trace a raw, luminous journey from a “perfect on paper” life through divorce, identity collapse, and fear into sovereignty, capacity, and a quieter kind of power that lasts. Heather opens up about rebuilding from zero, no money, few friends, a new space with slamming doors, and the unlikely gratitude practice that carried her through: saying thank you with every layer of her old life shed.  This conversation is a guide for anyone rebuilding after loss or choosing a pivot on purpose. If you’re ready to trade success on paper for sovereignty in practice, to hold more life without burning out, and to live inside your day instead of racing past it, press play and join us. If this resonated, subscribe, share with a friend who needs it, and leave a review with your biggest now what moment. Guest Bio: Hi! I’m Heather. I’ve played many roles in the corporate world, spoken on global stages, owned various businesses, but what I really do is create a ridiculously safe space for human souls to evolve and transform, which is slightly amazing! I am obsessed with creating a safe space for you to be human - let it all flow…the tears, the fears, the joy, the laughter, the humor. We peel back the layers, beliefs, societal norms, and clear the interferences so you can discover your soulful path. My super power is letting you be your most human self, showing you how freakin’ beautiful and amazing that is, and then igniting and rejuvenating your soul. I’ve been most accurately and consistently described as blend of James Bond and Mary Poppins - a fun mix of intellect and intuition with a dollop of loving discipline and angelic magic. To keep it simple. I love people. I see your souls. I feel your pain. I know your power. I see you. I hear you. I am ready to rock this limitless world with you. Connect with Heather:  LinkedIn Connect with Theresa and Ivana: Theresa, True Strategy Consultants: tsc-consultants.com LinkedIn @treeconti, Insta @tscconsultants Ivana, Courageous Being: courageousbeing.com LinkedIn @ivipol, Insta @courbeing SITP team, Step Into The Pivot: stepintothepivot.com LinkedIn @step-into-the-pivot, YouTube @StepIntoThePivot

    35 min
  2. Kim McVicker: Raising Ruby - Part 2

    MAR 13

    Kim McVicker: Raising Ruby - Part 2

    This episode covers extremely sensitive topics, including grief and death. Listener discretion is advised. Please prioritize your well-being while listening. Kim shares the lived reality of becoming a grandmother guardian after the sudden loss of her daughter. Raising Ruby means carrying grief and love at the same time, navigating invisible labor, chronic stress, and an identity that does not fit neatly into legal language. Guest Bio: Kim McVicker, National Partner Account Manager at Human Interest, supports key distribution partners at the corporate level. Her responsibilities include developing initiatives to drive mutual business growth, fostering engagement between wholesalers and financial professionals, and advocating for her partners within Human Interest. She previously spent more than 30 years with Principal Financial Group. Kim has worked in the financial services industry for nearly 35 years, with a sole focus on the retirement plan market, proving to all that childhood dreams sometimes do come true. Connect with Kim:  LinkedIn Connect with Theresa and Ivana: Theresa, True Strategy Consultants: tsc-consultants.com LinkedIn @treeconti, Insta @tscconsultants Ivana, Courageous Being: courageousbeing.com LinkedIn @ivipol, Insta @courbeing SITP team, Step Into The Pivot: stepintothepivot.com LinkedIn @step-into-the-pivot, YouTube @StepIntoThePivot

    30 min
  3. Kim McVicker: Raising Ruby - Part 1

    FEB 27

    Kim McVicker: Raising Ruby - Part 1

    This episode covers extremely sensitive topics, including grief and death. Listener discretion is advised. Please prioritize your well-being while listening. Kim shares the lived reality of becoming a grandmother guardian after the sudden loss of her daughter. Raising Ruby means carrying grief and love at the same time, navigating invisible labor, chronic stress, and an identity that does not fit neatly into legal language. Guest Bio: Kim McVicker, National Partner Account Manager at Human Interest, supports key distribution partners at the corporate level. Her responsibilities include developing initiatives to drive mutual business growth, fostering engagement between wholesalers and financial professionals, and advocating for her partners within Human Interest. She previously spent more than 30 years with Principal Financial Group. Kim has worked in the financial services industry for nearly 35 years, with a sole focus on the retirement plan market, proving to all that childhood dreams sometimes do come true. Connect with Kim:  LinkedIn Connect with Theresa and Ivana: Theresa, True Strategy Consultants: tsc-consultants.com LinkedIn @treeconti, Insta @tscconsultants Ivana, Courageous Being: courageousbeing.com LinkedIn @ivipol, Insta @courbeing SITP team, Step Into The Pivot: stepintothepivot.com LinkedIn @step-into-the-pivot, YouTube @StepIntoThePivot

    29 min
  4. Kevin Husted: The Courage to Be Seen

    FEB 13

    Kevin Husted: The Courage to Be Seen

    Kevin Husted’s story unfolds at the intersection of career risk and personal truth. After being abruptly dismissed from a nonprofit for being outed, Kevin faced the pressure to keep providing for his family while deciding how much of himself to bring to work. He shares how finding alignment in senior healthcare allowed skill, humanity, and presence to work together, and why coming out is not a single moment but an ongoing practice.  Guest Bio: Kevin Husted is the President and Owner of Advisor Health Benefits Group, a trusted insurance agency serving individuals, families, and small businesses across Washington. With nearly 30 years of experience in health insurance, Medicare coverage, and the Washington Health Benefit Exchange, Kevin has helped thousands of clients evaluate their options and enroll in plans that meet their needs and budgets. Kevin is known for providing clear, honest guidance in a space that can often feel overwhelming. Whether you are exploring new health insurance coverage, renewing an existing plan, or preparing to transition to Medicare, Kevin makes the process simple and stress-free. Connect with Kevin:  LinkedIn Connect with Theresa and Ivana: Theresa, True Strategy Consultants: tsc-consultants.com LinkedIn @treeconti, Insta @tscconsultants Ivana, Courageous Being: courageousbeing.com LinkedIn @ivipol, Insta @courbeing SITP team, Step Into The Pivot: stepintothepivot.com LinkedIn @step-into-the-pivot, YouTube @StepIntoThePivot

    26 min
  5. Ilana Morris: Learning Health the Hard Way

    JAN 30

    Ilana Morris: Learning Health the Hard Way

    A rare cancer diagnosis at twenty five forced Ilana into uncertainty and hard choices she never planned for. What emerged was a grounded way forward built on specificity, supportive systems, and boundaries that protect energy.  Guest Bio: Ilana Morris is a systems and operations strategist and fractional COO who helps purpose driven entrepreneurs and organizations streamline operations and scale sustainably. With over a decade of experience in school operations, data management, executive support, and business systems, Ilana specializes in building workflows, automations, and teams that reduce chaos and create clarity. A cancer survivor and queer professional, Ilana brings empathy, strategic thinking, and sharp problem-solving skills to every engagement, helping leaders grow their businesses without burnout. Connect with Ilana: LinkedIn Connect with Theresa and Ivana: Theresa, True Strategy Consultants: tsc-consultants.com LinkedIn @treeconti, Insta @tscconsultants Ivana, Courageous Being: courageousbeing.com LinkedIn @ivipol, Insta @courbeing SITP team, Step Into The Pivot: stepintothepivot.com LinkedIn @step-into-the-pivot, YouTube @StepIntoThePivot

    32 min
  6. Matt Mosich: Outgrowing the Life You Built

    JAN 16

    Matt Mosich: Outgrowing the Life You Built

    What happens when you achieve the life you worked hard to build and realize it no longer fits? Matt shares the moment he passed the CFP, looked at a future of safety and respect, and felt only boredom. That realization sparked a different kind of certainty, one rooted in agency, self trust, and the courage to become a beginner again. Guest Bio: Matt Mosich is an executive communication and speaker coach who helps leaders transform how they show up in high-pressure conversations — on stage, in investor meetings, and in the media. His work sits at the intersection of storytelling, psychology, and performance, helping senior executives and frontline leaders turn complex ideas into simple, human messages that earn trust and inspire action. After nearly a decade in wealth management, Matt founded The Mosich Group to follow a conviction he’s held since he was 21: our communication defines our reputation. That belief – simple but often overlooked – still fuels his work with CEOs, founders, and keynote speakers across wealth, banking, and digital assets, helping them lead with clarity, conviction, and calm under pressure. A frequent speaker on storytelling, executive presence, and the neuroscience of influence, Matt has worked with audiences ranging from emerging leaders to public company executives. His talks challenge leaders to see communication as a competitive advantage – and storytelling as the most underused leadership tool in business today. Connect with Matt: LinkedIn Connect with Theresa and Ivana: Theresa, True Strategy Consultants: tsc-consultants.com LinkedIn @treeconti, Insta @tscconsultants Ivana, Courageous Being: courageousbeing.com LinkedIn @ivipol, Insta @courbeing SITP team, Step Into The Pivot: stepintothepivot.com LinkedIn @step-into-the-pivot, YouTube @StepIntoThePivot

    33 min
  7. Theresa and Ivana: Starting Strong

    JAN 2

    Theresa and Ivana: Starting Strong

    A new year can get noisy with ambitions goals that never get reached, so we chose a more deliberate and sustainable path. In this episode, we focus on clear intentions, values-led choices, and simple actions that actually stick. Instead of chasing balance, Theresa and Ivana show how they plan to work toward integration, guided by one steady theme that keeps decisions honest. We pay attention to the whole self: the body, nervous system, spirit, relationships, money, and time. From strength and mobility to quick regulation tools, clean boundaries, calm money systems, and protected attention. To make it fun, and help anchor the intentions, we use Courage Cards to create an Action Board, a grounded, values-based alternative to a vision board that turns intention into movement. In this way, we have a simple framework, practical prompts, and a way to adjust as life changes, without starting over. What is your guiding theme for 2026? Connect with Theresa and Ivana: Theresa, True Strategy Consultants: tsc-consultants.com LinkedIn @treeconti, Insta @tscconsultants Ivana, Courageous Being: courageousbeing.com LinkedIn @ivipol, Insta @courbeing SITP team, Step Into The Pivot: stepintothepivot.com LinkedIn @step-into-the-pivot, YouTube @StepIntoThePivot

    28 min
  8. Jessica Porter: How Failing Faster Leads to Success

    12/19/2025

    Jessica Porter: How Failing Faster Leads to Success

    What happens when life throws multiple pivots at you simultaneously? Jessica Porter found herself facing this exact scenario when she moved from Texas to Portland, transitioned from the automotive industry to financial services, and became a stepmother to an eight-year-old. All at the same time. Jessica's journey begins with the challenges of relocating to rainy Portland in January, knowing virtually no one except her partner who worked long hours. At 27, she discovered the difficulty of making adult friendships, pushing herself as an introvert to join Meetup groups and networking events. "Making friends as an adult is a lot harder than you think," she shares, describing her evolution from networking novice to confident professional through persistence and authenticity. Eleven years later, Jessica has transformed these simultaneous pivots into a life she "could never have seen" for herself - a thriving career as a partner and co-founder of the 401k Girls, a strong marriage, and a meaningful relationship with her now 19-year-old stepdaughter. Her story reminds us that sometimes the most rewarding paths forward come when we say yes to multiple changes at once. Guest Bio: As one of three children of a plumber and a homemaker, Jessica grew up never knowing what a financial advisor was. Once immersing herself in the industry and learning the incredible ways advisors can help people, she focused her practice on providing the education and planning that helps her clients gain a handle on their finances and not only avoid making mistakes that so many do, but strategically plan for their futures. In 2025, Jessica and a colleague founded The 401(k) Girls with the goal to make financial education approachable, relatable, and actually fun. Whether you’re a young professional just getting started or a seasoned exec gearing up for retirement, they can help you avoid common pitfalls, plan strategically, and take control of your financial future. Connect with Jessica: LinkedIn Connect with Theresa and Ivana: Theresa, True Strategy Consultants: tsc-consultants.com LinkedIn @treeconti, Insta @tscconsultants Ivana, Courageous Being: courageousbeing.com LinkedIn @ivipol, Insta @courbeing SITP team, Step Into The Pivot: stepintothepivot.com LinkedIn @step-into-the-pivot, YouTube @StepIntoThePivot

    28 min
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Welcome to Step into the Pivot where your hosts Ivana and Theresa talk to people just like you. We will have honest conversations with our guests about issues they have faced, how they had to pivot to address them and lessons learned that you can apply to your life.

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  • Creator
    Theresa Conti & Ivana Polonijo
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    75
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © 2026 Step into the Pivot
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