"The last thing I'm worried about are ticket sales. I'd rather play a part in helping someone learn a few things, and making a valuable connection to get back on their feet."
"I'm not trying to sales pitch them an opinion. Their opinion is theirs, and if I do my job right, they'd agree with me — but I'm not going to try to make that an entry barrier."
"We're building an early riser community here. It starts with the show — but that's where it starts. That's the launchpad for a bigger ecosystem that we intend to leverage and support."
"I just kept saying it out loud, to anyone that would hear it. Not in an annoying way. I'd mention it when it would come up. I put my hand up when there were opportunities."
"What matters more is how you define success for yourself in different seasons, being intentional with your time, and building a support system that allows you to show up where it matters most."
"I didn't necessarily feel a ceiling because I've worked with really great people. But I was shocked when I broke one because I couldn't believe 'How is it possible that I'm the first woman coming into a position or leading an organization at this time in our careers? At this time in life?'"
"Guaranteed human is such a powerful promise. It's also why it rings hollow when the very humans responsible for creating those connections continue to disappear without warning for local audiences."