Where Coffee Gets Spilled

Erich George & Lindsay Mayer
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Where Coffee Gets Spilled is a conversational podcast about the real stories behind people’s careers. Not the tidy, linear paths we’re told to expect but the unexpected twists, turns, detours and “well…that wasn’t the plan” moments. And yes, it all happens over coffee. Guests grab their favorite cup of joe and spill the beans on how their careers actually unfolded—surprises, pivots and plot twists included. We discuss the challenges, lessons learned and moments that shaped who they are today. It isn’t about perfect paths or polished success stories. It’s about being human, laughing a little, reflecting honestly and sharing perspectives for anyone navigating their career, one cup at a time. Each episode blends personal storytelling with practical insight, creating conversations that are thoughtful, relatable and refreshingly real. Because careers don’t follow a straight line and growth rarely happens without a few spills.

  1. 3D AGO

    Episode 9 - Laurice McGinnis Lincoln

    The first difficult conversation is always the hardest. But it's the one that makes everything else possible. Laurice McGinnis Lincoln has spent over 20 years helping organizations do the work most teams avoid. And what she'll tell you is that real change doesn't start with a new initiative or a fresh strategy. It starts with a difficult conversation, and the courage to separate what actually happened from the story we've been telling about it. She has a name for what keeps most teams stuck: the Museum of the Past. Familiar pain is safe, she says, because at least you understand it. The unknown is what we fear. And that's exactly where growth lives. Today, as Enterprise Equity and Inclusion Director for the State of Wisconsin, her message is simple: when your vision hits a wall, that wall isn't telling you to stop. Pour a cup and listen to Laurice spill her story in this week's episode of Where Coffee Gets Spilled with Erich George and Lindsay Mayer.

    41 min

  2. TRAILER

    Neurodiversity: A Spectrum of Strengths and Weaknesses

    There are many versions of spiciness when it comes to neurodiversity.   Hear Malynnda Stewart explain what this means in this clip from Where Coffee Gets Spilled with Erich George and Lindsay Mayer.

    1 min

  3. TRAILER

    The Dangers of Silos in the Workplace

    When rooms go silent, and people aren't asking questions in the workplace, you have a problem.   Hear Malynnda Stewart share the dangers when this happens in this clip from Where Coffee Gets Spilled with Erich George and Lindsay Mayer.

    1 min

  4. APR 30

    Episode 8 - Malynnda Stewart

    Life is not promised to be long. Make it count. That belief is at the core of everything Malynnda Stewart does. Every success is a lesson. Every failure is a lesson. The only question is whether you stop long enough to ask what you learned. And at 39, she discovered she was AuDHD. Not a plot twist. More like the piece that made everything finally make sense. Today her work is built on three values -- courage, curiosity and compassion. And one simple belief that communication is prevention. Because when rooms go silent, you already have a problem. Pour a cup and listen to Malynnda spill her story in this week's episode of Where Coffee Gets Spilled with Erich George and Lindsay Mayer And if something she said resonated, drop a comment, follow along, or hit the like button. We'd love to hear from you.

    42 min

  5. TRAILER

    Curiosity as a Survival Skill

    For many immigrants, curiosity is a necessity and a survival skill. You have to learn as much as you can as fast as you can.   Hear Nydia Martinez explain her navigation strategy in this clip from Where Coffee Gets Spilled with Erich George and Lindsay Mayer.

    1 min

  6. TRAILER

    Embrace Discomfort for Innovation

    Creativity doesn't happen when everyone thinks the same, acts the same and comes from the same background.   Hear Nydia Martinez discuss the importance of discomfort for innovation to happen in this clip from Where Coffee Gets Spilled with Erich George and Lindsay Mayer.

    1 min

  7. APR 23

    Episode 7 - Nydia Martinez

    She grew up in rural Mexico with a dream of speaking English and seeing the world. The path to get there? She figured that out as she went. Dr. Nydia Martinez learned early that not knowing something was never a reason to stop. It was a reason to observe, ask questions and lean in. Curiosity became a survival skill, humility opened the doors, and she discovered that the most powerful connections in your career are often not the ones above you but the ones beside you. Today, Nydia leads the Latino Academy of Workforce Development, helping others navigate the systems she once had to figure out on her own. Pour a cup and listen to Nydia spill her story in this week's episode of Where Coffee Gets Spilled. And if something she said resonated, drop a comment, follow along, or hit the like button. We'd love to hear from you. P.S. We're still not responsible for any spills. ☕ #WhereCoffeeGetsSpilled #WhereCareersGetHuman

    39 min

  8. TRAILER

    Crafting Your Life's Path

    You never know where life is going to take you. It may be different from what you planned.   Hear Don Wadewitz talk about knowing himself and realizing he has a say in his career in this clip from Where Coffee Gets Spilled. #WhereCoffeeGetsSpilled #WhereCareersGetHuman

    1 min
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Where Coffee Gets Spilled is a conversational podcast about the real stories behind people’s careers. Not the tidy, linear paths we’re told to expect but the unexpected twists, turns, detours and “well…that wasn’t the plan” moments. And yes, it all happens over coffee. Guests grab their favorite cup of joe and spill the beans on how their careers actually unfolded—surprises, pivots and plot twists included. We discuss the challenges, lessons learned and moments that shaped who they are today. It isn’t about perfect paths or polished success stories. It’s about being human, laughing a little, reflecting honestly and sharing perspectives for anyone navigating their career, one cup at a time. Each episode blends personal storytelling with practical insight, creating conversations that are thoughtful, relatable and refreshingly real. Because careers don’t follow a straight line and growth rarely happens without a few spills.

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  • Creator
    Erich George & Lindsay Mayer
  • Years Active
    2K
  • Episodes
    21
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Erich George & Lindsay Mayer
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