Discover the fascinating intersection of fashion, technology, and personal growth with our special guest, Maha Abouelenein, who recently exchanged insights on Ai with the legendary Deepak Chopra. As Ai rapidly integrates into our daily lives, we share our humorous yet insightful experiences playing with Ai tools like ChatGPT. You might be surprised to learn how accurately Ai can emulate fashion advice: leaving us both amazed and a bit unnerved by its potential.

Maha Abouelenein is a personal branding expert, CEO and founder of global communications consulting firm Digital & Savvy, and bestselling author of 7 Rules of Self-Reliance. With more than three decades of experience, she has crafted strategies for global corporations, startups, sports organizations, governments, CEOs, and high-net-worth individuals. She managed communications for major tech companies in the Middle East, including Google, Netflix, Udacity, and Careem. She also helped Weber Shandwick establish 18 offices in the Middle East and led the Cairo operation. Maha sits on the Global Board of Directors of the Associated Press and the Board of the Animal Humane Society. She also is an Advisor to LockChain.ai and Global Gaming League. Maha contributes to Forbes and hosts her own podcast.

Our Non Profit Spotlight is Animal Human Society

Tony-winning Broadway co-producer and Minnesota native, Jennifer Melin Miller joins to share how she turned her love of theater into a thriving business. After a first career in NYC media (Time Inc., The New York Times, Condé Nast) and leadership roles at MPR and Minnetonka Moccasin, Jennifer switched gears and turned a lifelong love of musicals into an investment and producing practice. From The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Nighttime, Hadestown, The Devil Wears Prada and upcoming Purple Rain, to name a few, Jennifer has produced on Broadway, off-broadway in London, on the West End and regionally. She reveals what really happens behind the curtain—how shows are financed, produced, and brought to life. Tune in for stories of risk, creativity, and community, and discover why showing up for what you love can open unexpected doors.

Our Non Profit Spotlight is Planned Parenthood North Central States

Intrigued by cabinet and countertop trends? With two sets of Katies and Lisas, this conversation is anything but ordinary. Katie Hronski from Cambria and Lisa Swartz from Andersen Cabinet, join us for an enlightening look into the world of cabinet and countertops. We further explore the nuances of home renovation planning and the significance of aligning design with personal style, drawing parallels between home design and fashion to emphasize creativity, trends, and individuality.

Our Non Profit Spotlight is Down Syndrome Foundation

Robin Livingston Richter, therapist and ADHD life coach, has been a licensed family therapist for more than 34 years. Robin shares her personal experiences navigating mental health, ADHD, and self-worth, alongside practical strategies for building resilience and finding support. The discussion dives into the generational impact of strong women, the realities of modern social media, and the importance of authentic connection. We discuss the benefits of therapy, medication, and gene testing for ADHD management. You will find valuable resources, expert insights, and stories that encourage self-acceptance, ongoing learning, and community support.

Our Non Profit Spotlight(s) are Bountiful Basket Food Shelf and Mental Health Navigators

Emmy Award-winning Creative Director, wardrobe stylist, and hair and makeup artist, Kimberly Steward shares her inspiring journey from a style-focused childhood to becoming a leader in image-making for athletes, executives, and entertainers. Kimberly discusses the influence of her family, her early start in modeling and hair, and how she broke barriers to become a sought-after expert blending creative vision, inclusivity, and brand-building. Hear insights on the importance of image, legacy, and diversity, her work with top clients like WNBA stars and team owners, and the powerful mission of her nonprofit, Covenant of Love.

If you’re interested in self-presentation, creativity, or making an impact, don’t miss this episode.

Our Non Profit Spotlight(s) are: Center for Broadcast Journalism & Covenant to Love 

Kick off 2026 with hosts Katie Harms and Lisa Rubin as they welcome legendary duo Lori and Julia! This episode is packed with laughter, heartfelt stories, and behind-the-scenes tales from radio to podcasting. Discover how these women built lasting friendships, navigated career shifts, and advocated for mental health, all while keeping things real, joyful, and inspiring.

Tune in for inspiration and a healthy dose of fun—perfect for anyone seeking to curate their best self!

Our Non Profit Spotlight is Save.org

In this solo conversation, Katie Harms and Lisa Rubin reconnect to talk about how to find joy, even when life feels heavy or uncertain. Katie and Lisa dive into how small shifts in your wardrobe, home, and mindset can completely change the way you see yourself—no dramatic reinvention required. From closet clean-outs and “joy pieces” in your outfit to reframing life after health challenges and giving back in quiet ways, this episode is all about clearing what no longer serves you so you can love the view in your mirror again.

Visionary entrepreneur and designer Andrea (“Andi”) Rosenstein joins us, she is co-creator of the iconic clothing brand Fitigues and co-founder of The Duce, a one‑of‑a‑kind event space in downtown Phoenix.

Andi shares how a chance meeting with her husband, Steve, in Chicago’s apparel center led to a decades‑long partnership in life and business—from building Fitigues into a national brand that helped pioneer elevated, gym‑inspired casual wear, to selling the company and later buying it back nearly 20 years later. She explains the instinct, intuition, and love of “things that have been loved over time” that guide her creative decisions.

You’ll hear candid stories about risk‑taking, timing, and following a vision before the market catches up; what it’s like to build brands alongside your spouse and sons; and how threads of family, style, and place have woven through every chapter of Andi’s life. 

Our Non Profit Spotlight is Desert Labrador Retriever Rescue of Arizona

Longtime Twin Cities food voice, Stephanie March, former food editor at Minneapolis St. Paul Magazine and founder of the nonprofit Salt Cure Fund, joins us to explore the real meaning of hospitality and the vital role restaurants play in our lives. Stephanie shares how restaurants build community, provide comfort, and act as third places where families gather, business deals happen, and milestones are celebrated—while also being one of the country’s largest employers. The conversation weaves in the deep emotional ties people have to restaurants, the challenges the industry has faced since COVID, and why supporting local, independent hospitality businesses matters now more than ever. In honor of Women's History Month, we also celebrate the many women whose stories have shaped our podcast.

Our Non Profit Spotlight is Salt Cure Fund

What happens when an East Side St. Paul, Minnesota girl turns a love of nature, kids, and creativity into multiple careers—from fairy bedrooms to restaurants, hospitals, and luxury moss walls? In this episode, Ty (Tyanne) Hitchcock shares how she went from Refunk Your Junk to Morgan Evan Thorne, winning ASID showcase awards and landing Minneapolis–St. Paul Magazine features, then reinventing herself again with Ty Hitchcock Creates, designing large-scale moss walls for restaurants, hospitals, and luxury homes. She opens up about navigating the 2008 crash, her husband’s NFL career, becoming a grandmother, parenting a child with Type 1 diabetes, and still saying yes to a new passion project (now available). Hear how she built a life and career on self-led creativity, deep observation, and genuine connection, proving you don’t need a formal roadmap to design a magical, meaningful path.

Our Non Profit Spotlight is NFL Alumni Caring for Kids

Katie and Lisa begin with a candid chat about writing, confidence, and how they’re using both life experience and AI to organize their creative ideas. They’re then joined by author and cultural historian Peg Guilfoyle, who shares how a lifetime of reading, theater work, and close observation led to her book An Eye for Joy—and why, especially in a heavy world, training yourself to notice small moments of goodness can shift your mood, deepen your connections, and change how you move through your days.

Our Non Profit Spotlight is Neighborhood House

We sit down with Stephanie Hansen – cookbook author, TV host of Taste Buds with Stephanie, and author of the novel The Moon Tavern – to explore what it means to age well, work with purpose, and own your value in midlife and beyond.

In this candid conversation, we cover:

• Peri-menopause, menopause, and why they’re determined the next generation of women will have better information

• Stephanie’s winding path through radio, entrepreneurship, cookbooks, and fiction

• How travel and food in Croatia shaped The Moon Tavern

• Stephanie's core mantra: no one really knows what they’re doing – they’re just doing it

• Navigating the emotions of turning 65

You’ll walk away inspired to start where you are, say your dreams out loud, and curate a third chapter that feels full of flavor, purpose, and possibility.

Our Non Profit Spotlight is Every Meal