Ep 40: It’s Always Too Soon to Quit || Jay Setchell
There are stories that move us — and stories that change us. Jay Setchell’s life is one of relentless resilience. Raised on a farm in northern Illinois and later serving in the Marine Corps, Jay developed a deep sense of discipline and responsibility early in life....
Ep 39: Celebrating Those Who Show Up || Liz Watt
Success is often measured in numbers. Attendance. Revenue. Growth metrics. But what if real success is found somewhere quieter? In this episode of Pebbles of Light, I sit down with Liz Watt, co-founder of Be Healthy Utah, to talk about perseverance, healing, and...
Ep 38: Finding Both Success and Fulfillment || Alan Lazaros
From Success to Significance: The Four Buckets of Life What does it really mean to win at life? In this episode of Pebbles of Light, I sit down with Alan Lazaros, founder of Next Level University, to explore a framework that deeply resonated with me — the Four Buckets...
Ep 37: The Power of Intentional Influence || Phil Ransom
The Power of Intentional Influence What kind of conversations will happen after you’re gone? Not about your IRA. Not about your square footage. But about how you made people feel. In this episode of Pebbles of Light, I sit down with author Phil Ransom to explore the...
Ep 36: Letting God Shape Your Journey || Mason Orr
From Obligation to Transformation: Trusting God With the Journey Sometimes the most meaningful growth in our lives begins with something that feels ordinary—or even expected. In this episode of Pebbles of Light, Mason shares how choosing to serve a mission became far...
Ep 35: When Success Changes Shape: Pivots, Purpose, & the Work Within || Ryan T. Reichert
When Success Changes Shape There’s a moment in life when the metrics stop working. The title doesn’t satisfy.The income doesn’t anchor.The applause fades faster than it used to. In this episode of Pebbles of Light, Ryan T. Reichert reflects on a life that looked...
Ep 34: Small Miracles, Quiet Alignment, & the Courage to Pause || Robin H. Clare
Grace Must Be Allowed: Finding Harmony in the Small Moments What if the moments we overlook are the very ones shaping our lives? In a recent episode of *Pebbles of Light*, I had the opportunity to speak with Robin H. Clare about grace, recovery, and what it means to...
Ep 33: Better Is Better: How Trials Shape Purpose-Driven Leadership || Holly Porter
We rarely choose stillness. More often, it’s chosen for us. In a recent episode of *Pebbles of Light*, Holly Porter shared how a 70-day hospitalization with COVID became the most formative chapter of her life. What began as a medical crisis became an invitation—one...
Ep 32: The Art of Connection: Understanding Emotional Safety in Relationships || Diane McDowell
When Connection Feels Hard: Why Emotional Safety Changes Everything So many of us are doing “all the right things.” We learn the communication skills. We read the books. We try harder. And yet—connection still feels fragile. In this episode of Pebbles of Light,...
Ep 31: Exploring the Intersection of Creativity and Technology || Oliver MacDonald
When Curiosity Matters More Than Certainty What if the goal isn’t to avoid failure—but to learn how to fall well? In this episode of Pebbles of Light, I sat down with Oliver MacDonald—engineer, artist, educator, and startup founder—to explore how curiosity...
How to Move Forward When Serving Others Feels Awkward
When is a time that you have felt awkward when following through on a prompting to help lift someone else? In this episode, Anne shares 3 experiences where she has felt inspired to say or do something that pushed her out of her comfort zone as well as the blessings that came from following through on that inspiration.
PEBBLE FOR THIS WEEK: Think about your week. Find a situation that you can approach with a prayer in your heart to know what you can say or do to provide light to someone in that moment.
The Parable of the Puzzle
This puzzle was a beast. My husband had to work General Conference weekend so we figured this would be a good way to keep the boys occupied so we could (hopefully) listen to the messages shared. We are pretty puzzle-savvy so even though it was 1000 pieces, I figured...