The Storytellers Podcast: Elevating Your Life Through Inspiring, Unexpected Moments

I get to interview a couple near and dear to my heart. It's not always sunshine and roses - and Matt & Angela teach us every day what it's like to be in the work and our human-ess.  I love this  heartfelt conversation about how two people found each other amid divorce, distance and personal transformation. We follow along with Angela and Matthew’s first meeting in New York, the challenges of long‑distance life, emotional growth, and the hope that kept them committed to one another. Follow them on Instagram: @voicebymatt and @msangelagoodman

This one is soooo fun - I get to sit down with my LONG TIME friend Ellen to trace her journey from AOL days to co-founding a Row House franchise. We discuss moving back home, balancing family and full-time jobs, franchise training, and the delay and pivot caused by COVID. The episode highlights building community through boutique fitness, staff development, local impact, and perseverance as Ellen and her husband grow two studios while staying committed to members and their team.   I just love this family and all they do! Please give @rowhouseashburn a follow on the socials and get in for a community ROW!   

Part 2 of our conversation with Joel is live now! his personal journey from addiction and emotional lows through 12-step recovery into a life reshaped by yoga, meditation, and community. He discusses pivotal turning points—the emotional “bottom,” spiritual experiences, teacher training, and finding purpose—and how daily practices helped him reconnect with himself and serve others. Find Joel: www.fivepeakspoweryoga.com (in loudoun county va)

In today's conversation I sit with Sarah and recall a time that shaped us both - in many similar ways. Sarah and I have a  heartfelt conversation about building yoga studios, teaching, mentorship, and community—tracing the journey from early classes in Charlotte to growing studios in Charleston, and the role of storytelling, humility, and inclusion in their work. Sarah has always been a force and a true leader. What a gift to have her sit with me - I'll take any moment with her again as the time we spent together in Charlotte and the years after are precious.  Sarah is known for her booming brand of movement studios in Charleston SC, her generous heart, her advocacy for not only women's rights but her friends  and she is the most motivating teacher - just by being truly herself. You won't get anyone more authentic than Sarah! Keep up with Sarah on the gram: @Sarahlivesyoga & @Theworkschs

Marcia sits down with former student of Yoga South - Stephanie Welch   Stephanie Welch about her experiences at Yoga of Matthews (Yoga South). They recall the welcoming studio atmosphere, early morning classes, and how the practice offered community, grounding, and healing during life transitions. They discuss teacher training, the art of teaching, and the lasting impact of yoga as a way to get back to life. The conversation celebrates connection, memory, and encouragement for listeners to find their own yoga practice.