https://cohostpodcasting.com <![CDATA[The UNBLOCK Yourself Podcast: Finding Clarity in Career Paths and Career Pivots]]> en 98f68a82-23fb-4ab1-9b4c-03d522cf2799 Fri, 09 May 2025 11:30:44 -0400 Thu, 09 Apr 2026 08:00:06 -0400 https://www.cohostpodcasting.com <![CDATA[The UNBLOCK Yourself Podcast: Finding Clarity in Career Paths and Career Pivots]]> https://files.cohostpodcasting.com/quill-file-prod/56b32ecb-c1c1-4fbf-9b74-2e65dd44a0d3/shows/98f68a82-23fb-4ab1-9b4c-03d522cf2799/cover-art/original_d55e68062bb82b319456335a21df7ea8.png https://www.cohostpodcasting.com episodic false https://feeds.cohostpodcasting.com/hP44knvs amy@schluetergroup.ca 775eba08-3023-4fb1-be9d-1d62b35c13c9 <![CDATA[Books That Shaped Us: Lessons from Essentialism by Greg McKeown]]> We’re on episode 4 of 5 in our book series, and this week we’re diving into Essentialism by Greg McKeown.


This book is all about cutting through the noise and getting clear on what’s actually ESSENTIAL and worth your time and energy.


In this episode, we talk through the books three core parts and how they actually show up in real life:


Explore

Figuring out what you should actually be spending your time on. When everything feels important, nothing is and it’s hard to know what to prioritize. We talk about how hard that is when you’re in it, and why stepping away can help you see it more clearly.


Eliminate

Saying no, cutting things out, and resisting the instinct to just keep adding more. We talk about the idea that better doesn’t come from adding, it comes from subtracting, and how learning to do that well can completely change how you work and live.


Execute

Even when you know where you want to spend your time, it’s easy to fall back into old patterns. This part is about actually protecting your time and energy so the right things get done. We get into the idea of building in buffer and not packing your schedule so tightly that everything feels rushed or reactive.


We also talk about how to say no (and why people often respect you more for it), and how success can create more noise and busyness instead of more clarity and meaningful progress.


We love anything that helps people live more intentionally, and this book ABSOLUTELY delivers on that.


Enjoy this conversation on Essentialism.


EPISODE LINKS & REFERENCES

Book Featured in This Episode

Essentialism by Greg McKeown 


We’d love to connect with you. Here’s where to find us: 

Vienna Waits Website

Subscribe to Vienna Five Newsletter

UNBLOCK Yourself™ Program

Corporate Programming

Waypoint Retreat

Vienna Waits on Instagram

Greg’s LinkedIn 

Whitney’s LinkedIn 


On this podcast, we explore what it means to get UNBLOCKED.

You’ll hear stories about finding clarity, navigating career pivots, and choosing to live with intention. Sometimes that’s through conversations with guests who made bold moves and changed direction. Other times it’s just the two of us unpacking the books, ideas, and lessons shaping our own journey.

We’re not experts looking down from a stage. We’re in it too. Building, questioning, adjusting, and trying to create lives that feel more aligned, more alive, and more intentional.



]]> Thu, 09 Apr 2026 04:00:00 -0400 https://the-unblock-yourself-podcast-f.cohostpodcasting.com/episodes/books-that-shaped-us-lessons-from-essentialism-by-greg-mckeown 22:31 We’re on episode 4 of 5 in our book series, and this week we’re diving into Essentialism by Greg McKeown.


This book is all about cutting through the noise and getting clear on what’s actually ESSENTIAL and worth your time and energy.


In this episode, we talk through the books three core parts and how they actually show up in real life:


Explore

Figuring out what you should actually be spending your time on. When everything feels important, nothing is and it’s hard to know what to prioritize. We talk about how hard that is when you’re in it, and why stepping away can help you see it more clearly.


Eliminate

Saying no, cutting things out, and resisting the instinct to just keep adding more. We talk about the idea that better doesn’t come from adding, it comes from subtracting, and how learning to do that well can completely change how you work and live.


Execute

Even when you know where you want to spend your time, it’s easy to fall back into old patterns. This part is about actually protecting your time and energy so the right things get done. We get into the idea of building in buffer and not packing your schedule so tightly that everything feels rushed or reactive.


We also talk about how to say no (and why people often respect you more for it), and how success can create more noise and busyness instead of more clarity and meaningful progress.


We love anything that helps people live more intentionally, and this book ABSOLUTELY delivers on that.


Enjoy this conversation on Essentialism.


EPISODE LINKS & REFERENCES

Book Featured in This Episode

Essentialism by Greg McKeown 


We’d love to connect with you. Here’s where to find us: 

Vienna Waits Website

Subscribe to Vienna Five Newsletter

UNBLOCK Yourself™ Program

Corporate Programming

Waypoint Retreat

Vienna Waits on Instagram

Greg’s LinkedIn 

Whitney’s LinkedIn 


On this podcast, we explore what it means to get UNBLOCKED.

You’ll hear stories about finding clarity, navigating career pivots, and choosing to live with intention. Sometimes that’s through conversations with guests who made bold moves and changed direction. Other times it’s just the two of us unpacking the books, ideas, and lessons shaping our own journey.

We’re not experts looking down from a stage. We’re in it too. Building, questioning, adjusting, and trying to create lives that feel more aligned, more alive, and more intentional.



]]> We’re on episode 4 of 5 in our book series, and this week we’re diving into Essentialism by Greg McKeown.


This book is all about cutting through the noise and getting clear on what’s actually ESSENTIAL and worth your time and energy.


In this episode, we talk through the books three core parts and how they actually show up in real life:


Explore

Figuring out what you should actually be spending your time on. When everything feels important, nothing is and it’s hard to know what to prioritize. We talk about how hard that is when you’re in it, and why stepping away can help you see it more clearly.


Eliminate

Saying no, cutting things out, and resisting the instinct to just keep adding more. We talk about the idea that better doesn’t come from adding, it comes from subtracting, and how learning to do that well can completely change how you work and live.


Execute

Even when you know where you want to spend your time, it’s easy to fall back into old patterns. This part is about actually protecting your time and energy so the right things get done. We get into the idea of building in buffer and not packing your schedule so tightly that everything feels rushed or reactive.


We also talk about how to say no (and why people often respect you more for it), and how success can create more noise and busyness instead of more clarity and meaningful progress.


We love anything that helps people live more intentionally, and this book ABSOLUTELY delivers on that.


Enjoy this conversation on Essentialism.


EPISODE LINKS & REFERENCES

Book Featured in This Episode

Essentialism by Greg McKeown 


We’d love to connect with you. Here’s where to find us: 

Vienna Waits Website

Subscribe to Vienna Five Newsletter

UNBLOCK Yourself™ Program

Corporate Programming

Waypoint Retreat

Vienna Waits on Instagram

Greg’s LinkedIn 

Whitney’s LinkedIn 


On this podcast, we explore what it means to get UNBLOCKED.

You’ll hear stories about finding clarity, navigating career pivots, and choosing to live with intention. Sometimes that’s through conversations with guests who made bold moves and changed direction. Other times it’s just the two of us unpacking the books, ideas, and lessons shaping our own journey.

We’re not experts looking down from a stage. We’re in it too. Building, questioning, adjusting, and trying to create lives that feel more aligned, more alive, and more intentional.



]]> false full 4 2 c42345e6-ebd2-457e-9751-15423b45f659 <![CDATA[Books That Shaped Us: Lessons from Strong Ground by Brené Brown]]> We’re on book 3 of 5 in our book series. This week we cover Strong Ground: The Lessons of Daring Leadership, the Tenacity of Paradox, and the Wisdom of the Human Spirit by Brené Brown.


At the heart of this book is a simple idea:


You can’t build something strong on a broken foundation.


In this conversation, we unpack what it actually means to build that foundation. Not just in leadership, but in life too.


We get into the idea of grounded confidence. Not as something you either have or don’t, but something you build over time through discipline, accountability, and practice. It shows up in the small things, like doing what you don’t feel like doing, and in the bigger things, like learning how to actually trust yourself.


We also spend time unpacking one of the biggest themes from the book, that leadership is about paradox. It’s not about choosing one path, but learning how to hold two things at once. Profit and purpose. Optimism and realism. Strategy and execution. Or as Brené puts it, leadership is both plumbing and poetry.


Another idea we talk about is “pocket presence.” It’s the ability to stay grounded and make decisions under pressure, even when you don’t have all the information. It’s less about how you look as a leader, and more about how you show up when it actually matters.


We also get into:

  • why preparation matters more than natural ability
  • how connection and trust drive performance
  • and how the work you do behind the scenes is what actually shows up when it counts


There’s a lot in this one. Some of it challenges you, some of it reinforces things you already know but maybe haven’t been doing.


We hope you enjoy this conversation on Strong Ground.


EPISODE LINKS & REFERENCES

Book Featured in This Episode

Strong Ground by Brené Brown


We’d love to connect with you. Here’s where to find us: 

Vienna Waits Website

Subscribe to Vienna Five Newsletter

UNBLOCK Yourself™ Program

Corporate Programming

Waypoint Retreat

Vienna Waits on Instagram

Greg’s LinkedIn 

Whitney’s LinkedIn 


On this podcast, we explore what it means to get UNBLOCKED.

You’ll hear stories about finding clarity, navigating career pivots, and choosing to live with intention. Sometimes that’s through conversations with guests who made bold moves and changed direction. Other times it’s just the two of us unpacking the books, ideas, and lessons shaping our own journey.


We’re not experts looking down from a stage. We’re in it too. Building, questioning, adjusting, and trying to create lives that feel more aligned, more alive, and more intentional.



]]> Thu, 26 Mar 2026 04:00:00 -0400 https://the-unblock-yourself-podcast-f.cohostpodcasting.com/episodes/books-that-shaped-us-lessons-from-strong-ground-by-brene-brown 41:13 We’re on book 3 of 5 in our book series. This week we cover Strong Ground: The Lessons of Daring Leadership, the Tenacity of Paradox, and the Wisdom of the Human Spirit by Brené Brown.


At the heart of this book is a simple idea:


You can’t build something strong on a broken foundation.


In this conversation, we unpack what it actually means to build that foundation. Not just in leadership, but in life too.


We get into the idea of grounded confidence. Not as something you either have or don’t, but something you build over time through discipline, accountability, and practice. It shows up in the small things, like doing what you don’t feel like doing, and in the bigger things, like learning how to actually trust yourself.


We also spend time unpacking one of the biggest themes from the book, that leadership is about paradox. It’s not about choosing one path, but learning how to hold two things at once. Profit and purpose. Optimism and realism. Strategy and execution. Or as Brené puts it, leadership is both plumbing and poetry.


Another idea we talk about is “pocket presence.” It’s the ability to stay grounded and make decisions under pressure, even when you don’t have all the information. It’s less about how you look as a leader, and more about how you show up when it actually matters.


We also get into:

  • why preparation matters more than natural ability
  • how connection and trust drive performance
  • and how the work you do behind the scenes is what actually shows up when it counts


There’s a lot in this one. Some of it challenges you, some of it reinforces things you already know but maybe haven’t been doing.


We hope you enjoy this conversation on Strong Ground.


EPISODE LINKS & REFERENCES

Book Featured in This Episode

Strong Ground by Brené Brown


We’d love to connect with you. Here’s where to find us: 

Vienna Waits Website

Subscribe to Vienna Five Newsletter

UNBLOCK Yourself™ Program

Corporate Programming

Waypoint Retreat

Vienna Waits on Instagram

Greg’s LinkedIn 

Whitney’s LinkedIn 


On this podcast, we explore what it means to get UNBLOCKED.

You’ll hear stories about finding clarity, navigating career pivots, and choosing to live with intention. Sometimes that’s through conversations with guests who made bold moves and changed direction. Other times it’s just the two of us unpacking the books, ideas, and lessons shaping our own journey.


We’re not experts looking down from a stage. We’re in it too. Building, questioning, adjusting, and trying to create lives that feel more aligned, more alive, and more intentional.



]]> We’re on book 3 of 5 in our book series. This week we cover Strong Ground: The Lessons of Daring Leadership, the Tenacity of Paradox, and the Wisdom of the Human Spirit by Brené Brown.


At the heart of this book is a simple idea:


You can’t build something strong on a broken foundation.


In this conversation, we unpack what it actually means to build that foundation. Not just in leadership, but in life too.


We get into the idea of grounded confidence. Not as something you either have or don’t, but something you build over time through discipline, accountability, and practice. It shows up in the small things, like doing what you don’t feel like doing, and in the bigger things, like learning how to actually trust yourself.


We also spend time unpacking one of the biggest themes from the book, that leadership is about paradox. It’s not about choosing one path, but learning how to hold two things at once. Profit and purpose. Optimism and realism. Strategy and execution. Or as Brené puts it, leadership is both plumbing and poetry.


Another idea we talk about is “pocket presence.” It’s the ability to stay grounded and make decisions under pressure, even when you don’t have all the information. It’s less about how you look as a leader, and more about how you show up when it actually matters.


We also get into:

  • why preparation matters more than natural ability
  • how connection and trust drive performance
  • and how the work you do behind the scenes is what actually shows up when it counts


There’s a lot in this one. Some of it challenges you, some of it reinforces things you already know but maybe haven’t been doing.


We hope you enjoy this conversation on Strong Ground.


EPISODE LINKS & REFERENCES

Book Featured in This Episode

Strong Ground by Brené Brown


We’d love to connect with you. Here’s where to find us: 

Vienna Waits Website

Subscribe to Vienna Five Newsletter

UNBLOCK Yourself™ Program

Corporate Programming

Waypoint Retreat

Vienna Waits on Instagram

Greg’s LinkedIn 

Whitney’s LinkedIn 


On this podcast, we explore what it means to get UNBLOCKED.

You’ll hear stories about finding clarity, navigating career pivots, and choosing to live with intention. Sometimes that’s through conversations with guests who made bold moves and changed direction. Other times it’s just the two of us unpacking the books, ideas, and lessons shaping our own journey.


We’re not experts looking down from a stage. We’re in it too. Building, questioning, adjusting, and trying to create lives that feel more aligned, more alive, and more intentional.



]]> false full 3 2 689fdd81-b6d2-4258-9dad-0a4cc5afd844 <![CDATA[Books That Shaped Us: Lessons from The Obstacle Is The Way by Ryan Holiday]]> Our book series continues with The Obstacle Is the Way by Ryan Holiday.


The book draws from the ancient philosophy of Stoicism and centers on a simple idea. The obstacles we face in life are not just things to get around. Often, they’re the path forward.


In this episode, we break down the core ideas from the book. We talk about why the way we perceive obstacles matters more than the obstacle itself, when persistence is useful, and when resistance might actually be a signal to change direction.


Greg also shares how this book impacted him personally during one of the hardest seasons of his life and why the ideas around perspective and perseverance have stayed with him for nearly a decade.


If you’ve ever faced something difficult and wondered whether to keep pushing forward or pivot entirely, this conversation (and this book) offers a helpful lens to think about obstacles.


Because sometimes the thing standing in your way is actually pointing the way forward.


What We Talked About

• The Stoic philosophy behind The Obstacle Is the Way

• The three disciplines Ryan Holiday highlights: perception, action, and will

• Why the way we interpret obstacles shapes how we experience them

• The tension between perseverance and recognizing when it may be time to pivot

• Why action creates momentum when you're facing resistance

• Historical examples from leaders like Theodore Roosevelt and Abraham Lincoln

• A real example from our own UNBLOCK Yourself program about pushing through discomfort and eventually finding the right lane

We hope you enjoy this episode!


EPISODE LINKS & REFERENCES


Book Featured in This Episode

The Obstacle Is The Way by Ryan Holiday

The Painted Porch Bookshop (Ryan’s bookstore in Texas) 


We’d love to connect with you. Here’s where to find us: 

Vienna Waits Website

Subscribe to Vienna Five Newsletter

UNBLOCK Yourself™ Program

Corporate Programming

Waypoint Retreat

Vienna Waits on Instagram

Greg’s LinkedIn 

Whitney’s LinkedIn 


On this podcast, we explore what it means to get UNBLOCKED.

You’ll hear stories about finding clarity, navigating career pivots, and choosing to live with intention. Sometimes that’s through conversations with guests who made bold moves and changed direction. Other times it’s just the two of us unpacking the books, ideas, and lessons shaping our own journey.

We’re not experts looking down from a stage. We’re in it too. Building, questioning, adjusting, and trying to create lives that feel more aligned, more alive, and more intentional.

]]> Thu, 12 Mar 2026 04:00:00 -0400 https://the-unblock-yourself-podcast-f.cohostpodcasting.com/episodes/books-that-shaped-us-lessons-from-the-obstacle-is-the-way-by-ryan-holiday 34:46 Our book series continues with The Obstacle Is the Way by Ryan Holiday.


The book draws from the ancient philosophy of Stoicism and centers on a simple idea. The obstacles we face in life are not just things to get around. Often, they’re the path forward.


In this episode, we break down the core ideas from the book. We talk about why the way we perceive obstacles matters more than the obstacle itself, when persistence is useful, and when resistance might actually be a signal to change direction.


Greg also shares how this book impacted him personally during one of the hardest seasons of his life and why the ideas around perspective and perseverance have stayed with him for nearly a decade.


If you’ve ever faced something difficult and wondered whether to keep pushing forward or pivot entirely, this conversation (and this book) offers a helpful lens to think about obstacles.


Because sometimes the thing standing in your way is actually pointing the way forward.


What We Talked About

• The Stoic philosophy behind The Obstacle Is the Way

• The three disciplines Ryan Holiday highlights: perception, action, and will

• Why the way we interpret obstacles shapes how we experience them

• The tension between perseverance and recognizing when it may be time to pivot

• Why action creates momentum when you're facing resistance

• Historical examples from leaders like Theodore Roosevelt and Abraham Lincoln

• A real example from our own UNBLOCK Yourself program about pushing through discomfort and eventually finding the right lane

We hope you enjoy this episode!


EPISODE LINKS & REFERENCES


Book Featured in This Episode

The Obstacle Is The Way by Ryan Holiday

The Painted Porch Bookshop (Ryan’s bookstore in Texas) 


We’d love to connect with you. Here’s where to find us: 

Vienna Waits Website

Subscribe to Vienna Five Newsletter

UNBLOCK Yourself™ Program

Corporate Programming

Waypoint Retreat

Vienna Waits on Instagram

Greg’s LinkedIn 

Whitney’s LinkedIn 


On this podcast, we explore what it means to get UNBLOCKED.

You’ll hear stories about finding clarity, navigating career pivots, and choosing to live with intention. Sometimes that’s through conversations with guests who made bold moves and changed direction. Other times it’s just the two of us unpacking the books, ideas, and lessons shaping our own journey.

We’re not experts looking down from a stage. We’re in it too. Building, questioning, adjusting, and trying to create lives that feel more aligned, more alive, and more intentional.

]]> Our book series continues with The Obstacle Is the Way by Ryan Holiday.


The book draws from the ancient philosophy of Stoicism and centers on a simple idea. The obstacles we face in life are not just things to get around. Often, they’re the path forward.


In this episode, we break down the core ideas from the book. We talk about why the way we perceive obstacles matters more than the obstacle itself, when persistence is useful, and when resistance might actually be a signal to change direction.


Greg also shares how this book impacted him personally during one of the hardest seasons of his life and why the ideas around perspective and perseverance have stayed with him for nearly a decade.


If you’ve ever faced something difficult and wondered whether to keep pushing forward or pivot entirely, this conversation (and this book) offers a helpful lens to think about obstacles.


Because sometimes the thing standing in your way is actually pointing the way forward.


What We Talked About

• The Stoic philosophy behind The Obstacle Is the Way

• The three disciplines Ryan Holiday highlights: perception, action, and will

• Why the way we interpret obstacles shapes how we experience them

• The tension between perseverance and recognizing when it may be time to pivot

• Why action creates momentum when you're facing resistance

• Historical examples from leaders like Theodore Roosevelt and Abraham Lincoln

• A real example from our own UNBLOCK Yourself program about pushing through discomfort and eventually finding the right lane

We hope you enjoy this episode!


EPISODE LINKS & REFERENCES


Book Featured in This Episode

The Obstacle Is The Way by Ryan Holiday

The Painted Porch Bookshop (Ryan’s bookstore in Texas) 


We’d love to connect with you. Here’s where to find us: 

Vienna Waits Website

Subscribe to Vienna Five Newsletter

UNBLOCK Yourself™ Program

Corporate Programming

Waypoint Retreat

Vienna Waits on Instagram

Greg’s LinkedIn 

Whitney’s LinkedIn 


On this podcast, we explore what it means to get UNBLOCKED.

You’ll hear stories about finding clarity, navigating career pivots, and choosing to live with intention. Sometimes that’s through conversations with guests who made bold moves and changed direction. Other times it’s just the two of us unpacking the books, ideas, and lessons shaping our own journey.

We’re not experts looking down from a stage. We’re in it too. Building, questioning, adjusting, and trying to create lives that feel more aligned, more alive, and more intentional.

]]> false full 2 2 48f6fa06-919c-4d59-b139-45cf4c9487ec <![CDATA[Books That Shaped Us: Lessons from The Third Door by Alex Banayan]]> Welcome to Season 2 of the UNBLOCK Yourself podcast.


To kick things off this season, we’re trying something new. We’re diving into a handful of books that shaped our thinking this past year and pulling out the ideas that actually stuck with us.


Think of it as the conversation after you finish a great book. The big takeaways. The ideas we kept circling back to days later.


If you’ve ever had a growing stack of books on your nightstand and zero time to read them, this series is for you. We’ll read them, wrestle with them, challenge them, and share what’s worth carrying forward. And if something sparks for you, you can always go deeper.


The first book in the series is The Third Door by Alex Banayan.


At twenty years old, Banayan set out to crack the code of success by interviewing icons like Maya Angelou, Quincy Jones, Bill Gates, Lady Gaga, and Tim Ferriss. With no money and no connections, he found unconventional ways into rooms most people never get near, including hacking The Price Is Right to fund his mission.


In this episode, Greg breaks down the core ideas from the book while Whitney reacts in real time, asks the questions you might be thinking, and connects the dots to our own work and life.


We unpack what it really means to look for the “third door,” why easy might actually be a red flag, and how having a clear mission tends to attract the right people into your orbit.


If you’ve ever felt like everyone else got the VIP pass and you’re stuck waiting in line, this one will challenge you to look for the alley door instead.


What We Talked About

• What Alex means by “The Third Door” and why it matters

• How Alex funded his dream by winning on The Price Is Right

• Why easy can be a bad signal

• The difference between a linear life and an exponential life

• The notion of “Adventure Happens to the Adventurous”

• How to ask bold questions and reach out to people you admire

• Why storytelling is a leadership skill

• When you find your mission and you’ll find your people

We hope you enjoy this episode!


EPISODE LINKS & REFERENCES

Book Featured in This Episode

The Third Door by Alex Banayan


Referenced People & Stories

Maya Angelou

Quincy Jones

Bill Gates

Lady Gaga

Tim Ferriss

Warren Buffett

The Price Is Right


We’d love to connect with you. Here’s where to find us: 

Vienna Waits Website

Subscribe to Vienna Five Newsletter

UNBLOCK Yourself™ Program

Corporate Programming

Waypoint Retreat

Vienna Waits on Instagram

Greg’s LinkedIn 

Whitney’s LinkedIn 


On this podcast, we explore what it means to get UNBLOCKED.

You’ll hear stories about finding clarity, navigating career pivots, and choosing to live with intention. Sometimes that’s through conversations with guests who made bold moves and changed direction. Other times it’s just the two of us unpacking the books, ideas, and lessons shaping our own journey.

We’re not experts looking down from a stage. We’re in it too. Building, questioning, adjusting, and trying to create lives that feel more aligned, more alive, and more intentional.


]]> Thu, 26 Feb 2026 04:00:00 -0500 https://the-unblock-yourself-podcast-f.cohostpodcasting.com/episodes/books-that-shaped-us-lessons-from-the-third-door-by-alex-banayan 28:00 Welcome to Season 2 of the UNBLOCK Yourself podcast.


To kick things off this season, we’re trying something new. We’re diving into a handful of books that shaped our thinking this past year and pulling out the ideas that actually stuck with us.


Think of it as the conversation after you finish a great book. The big takeaways. The ideas we kept circling back to days later.


If you’ve ever had a growing stack of books on your nightstand and zero time to read them, this series is for you. We’ll read them, wrestle with them, challenge them, and share what’s worth carrying forward. And if something sparks for you, you can always go deeper.


The first book in the series is The Third Door by Alex Banayan.


At twenty years old, Banayan set out to crack the code of success by interviewing icons like Maya Angelou, Quincy Jones, Bill Gates, Lady Gaga, and Tim Ferriss. With no money and no connections, he found unconventional ways into rooms most people never get near, including hacking The Price Is Right to fund his mission.


In this episode, Greg breaks down the core ideas from the book while Whitney reacts in real time, asks the questions you might be thinking, and connects the dots to our own work and life.


We unpack what it really means to look for the “third door,” why easy might actually be a red flag, and how having a clear mission tends to attract the right people into your orbit.


If you’ve ever felt like everyone else got the VIP pass and you’re stuck waiting in line, this one will challenge you to look for the alley door instead.


What We Talked About

• What Alex means by “The Third Door” and why it matters

• How Alex funded his dream by winning on The Price Is Right

• Why easy can be a bad signal

• The difference between a linear life and an exponential life

• The notion of “Adventure Happens to the Adventurous”

• How to ask bold questions and reach out to people you admire

• Why storytelling is a leadership skill

• When you find your mission and you’ll find your people

We hope you enjoy this episode!


EPISODE LINKS & REFERENCES

Book Featured in This Episode

The Third Door by Alex Banayan


Referenced People & Stories

Maya Angelou

Quincy Jones

Bill Gates

Lady Gaga

Tim Ferriss

Warren Buffett

The Price Is Right


We’d love to connect with you. Here’s where to find us: 

Vienna Waits Website

Subscribe to Vienna Five Newsletter

UNBLOCK Yourself™ Program

Corporate Programming

Waypoint Retreat

Vienna Waits on Instagram

Greg’s LinkedIn 

Whitney’s LinkedIn 


On this podcast, we explore what it means to get UNBLOCKED.

You’ll hear stories about finding clarity, navigating career pivots, and choosing to live with intention. Sometimes that’s through conversations with guests who made bold moves and changed direction. Other times it’s just the two of us unpacking the books, ideas, and lessons shaping our own journey.

We’re not experts looking down from a stage. We’re in it too. Building, questioning, adjusting, and trying to create lives that feel more aligned, more alive, and more intentional.


]]> Welcome to Season 2 of the UNBLOCK Yourself podcast.


To kick things off this season, we’re trying something new. We’re diving into a handful of books that shaped our thinking this past year and pulling out the ideas that actually stuck with us.


Think of it as the conversation after you finish a great book. The big takeaways. The ideas we kept circling back to days later.


If you’ve ever had a growing stack of books on your nightstand and zero time to read them, this series is for you. We’ll read them, wrestle with them, challenge them, and share what’s worth carrying forward. And if something sparks for you, you can always go deeper.


The first book in the series is The Third Door by Alex Banayan.


At twenty years old, Banayan set out to crack the code of success by interviewing icons like Maya Angelou, Quincy Jones, Bill Gates, Lady Gaga, and Tim Ferriss. With no money and no connections, he found unconventional ways into rooms most people never get near, including hacking The Price Is Right to fund his mission.


In this episode, Greg breaks down the core ideas from the book while Whitney reacts in real time, asks the questions you might be thinking, and connects the dots to our own work and life.


We unpack what it really means to look for the “third door,” why easy might actually be a red flag, and how having a clear mission tends to attract the right people into your orbit.


If you’ve ever felt like everyone else got the VIP pass and you’re stuck waiting in line, this one will challenge you to look for the alley door instead.


What We Talked About

• What Alex means by “The Third Door” and why it matters

• How Alex funded his dream by winning on The Price Is Right

• Why easy can be a bad signal

• The difference between a linear life and an exponential life

• The notion of “Adventure Happens to the Adventurous”

• How to ask bold questions and reach out to people you admire

• Why storytelling is a leadership skill

• When you find your mission and you’ll find your people

We hope you enjoy this episode!


EPISODE LINKS & REFERENCES

Book Featured in This Episode

The Third Door by Alex Banayan


Referenced People & Stories

Maya Angelou

Quincy Jones

Bill Gates

Lady Gaga

Tim Ferriss

Warren Buffett

The Price Is Right


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On this podcast, we explore what it means to get UNBLOCKED.

You’ll hear stories about finding clarity, navigating career pivots, and choosing to live with intention. Sometimes that’s through conversations with guests who made bold moves and changed direction. Other times it’s just the two of us unpacking the books, ideas, and lessons shaping our own journey.

We’re not experts looking down from a stage. We’re in it too. Building, questioning, adjusting, and trying to create lives that feel more aligned, more alive, and more intentional.


]]> false full 1 2 034b9181-2512-4cce-bad5-20ce066f726f <![CDATA[Six Seven Moments From 2025: Season One Finale | Finding Clarity in Career Paths and Career Pivots]]> This is our last episode of season one. 


Instead of an interview, it is just the two of us reflecting on our first year building Vienna Waits and looking back on the moments from 2025 that really stood out.



Since we are clearly very cool parents, we are jumping on the Six Seven trend and sharing six or seven moments from the year. We each came with our own list and did not compare notes ahead of time, so part of the fun was seeing where we overlapped and where we surprised each other.

This conversation is reflective, honest, and very much us. It is a chance to slow down, look back, and close out the season before we turn the page.

We will be taking a short break through the holidays and will be back in early 2026 with season two and some new ideas for the podcast.

Thank you for being part of season one. We’re really grateful you’re here.


Episode Links:

Free Year End Reflection Guide

Apply for our UNBLOCK Yourself Program


We’d love to connect with you. Here’s where to find us: 

Vienna Waits Website

Subscribe to Vienna Five Newsletter

Waypoint Retreat

Vienna Waits on Instagram

Greg’s LinkedIn 

Whitney’s LinkedIn 


Every other Thursday, we talk to people who got UNBLOCKED. You'll hear stories about finding clarity, career paths, career pivots and living with intention. Our guests tell us how they realized something had to change, made bold moves, and built lives that feel more aligned, more alive, and more intentional. We’ll share some of our own stories too, because we’re right here, figuring it out like everyone else. 


]]> Thu, 18 Dec 2025 04:00:00 -0500 https://the-unblock-yourself-podcast-f.cohostpodcasting.com/episodes/six-seven-moments-from-2025-season-one-finale-finding-clarity-in-career-paths-and-career-pivots 33:09 This is our last episode of season one. 


Instead of an interview, it is just the two of us reflecting on our first year building Vienna Waits and looking back on the moments from 2025 that really stood out.



Since we are clearly very cool parents, we are jumping on the Six Seven trend and sharing six or seven moments from the year. We each came with our own list and did not compare notes ahead of time, so part of the fun was seeing where we overlapped and where we surprised each other.

This conversation is reflective, honest, and very much us. It is a chance to slow down, look back, and close out the season before we turn the page.

We will be taking a short break through the holidays and will be back in early 2026 with season two and some new ideas for the podcast.

Thank you for being part of season one. We’re really grateful you’re here.


Episode Links:

Free Year End Reflection Guide

Apply for our UNBLOCK Yourself Program


We’d love to connect with you. Here’s where to find us: 

Vienna Waits Website

Subscribe to Vienna Five Newsletter

Waypoint Retreat

Vienna Waits on Instagram

Greg’s LinkedIn 

Whitney’s LinkedIn 


Every other Thursday, we talk to people who got UNBLOCKED. You'll hear stories about finding clarity, career paths, career pivots and living with intention. Our guests tell us how they realized something had to change, made bold moves, and built lives that feel more aligned, more alive, and more intentional. We’ll share some of our own stories too, because we’re right here, figuring it out like everyone else. 


]]> This is our last episode of season one. 


Instead of an interview, it is just the two of us reflecting on our first year building Vienna Waits and looking back on the moments from 2025 that really stood out.



Since we are clearly very cool parents, we are jumping on the Six Seven trend and sharing six or seven moments from the year. We each came with our own list and did not compare notes ahead of time, so part of the fun was seeing where we overlapped and where we surprised each other.

This conversation is reflective, honest, and very much us. It is a chance to slow down, look back, and close out the season before we turn the page.

We will be taking a short break through the holidays and will be back in early 2026 with season two and some new ideas for the podcast.

Thank you for being part of season one. We’re really grateful you’re here.


Episode Links:

Free Year End Reflection Guide

Apply for our UNBLOCK Yourself Program


We’d love to connect with you. Here’s where to find us: 

Vienna Waits Website

Subscribe to Vienna Five Newsletter

Waypoint Retreat

Vienna Waits on Instagram

Greg’s LinkedIn 

Whitney’s LinkedIn 


Every other Thursday, we talk to people who got UNBLOCKED. You'll hear stories about finding clarity, career paths, career pivots and living with intention. Our guests tell us how they realized something had to change, made bold moves, and built lives that feel more aligned, more alive, and more intentional. We’ll share some of our own stories too, because we’re right here, figuring it out like everyone else. 


]]> false full 18 1 686e0446-d46f-457b-956f-b2e30807d881 <![CDATA[Podcasting, Marketing and UNBLOCKED Freedom with Jon Nordström | Finding Clarity in Career Paths and Career Pivots]]> We met Jon on a dock in Northern Ontario this past summer. He was here on holiday with his family from Sweden… and it turns out Jon is a big deal in Sweden (although we learned that from a mutual friend… Jon is much too humble to admit that). He runs the biggest supporter podcast for Malmö FF, has regular appearances on TV and YouTube, and has a deep marketing background that makes him one of those quietly brilliant people you want to learn from.


Jon is passionate, authentic and the kind of person who built a whole creative career by following what actually gave him energy instead of what looked good on paper. This conversation goes everywhere in the best way. Football, chasing creative joy, burnout, ADHD, entrepreneurship, authenticity, AI tools, marketing do’s and don’ts, and why he’d happily eat canned tuna every day if it meant he could keep doing what he loves.

Here are some highlights from our chat:

• How a simple walk with a friend turned into the biggest supporter podcast for Malmö FF

• The surreal moment Spotify reached out

• Why he refuses to give up creative independence

• The highs and lows of having thousands of passionate fans emailing you weekly

• How ADHD and burnout pushed him to finally leave corporate life

• The marketing advice he gave us that applies to literally every business

• The AI tools he swears by and why SEO is shifting fast

• His advice for anyone who feels stuck or scared to start something new

Enjoy this conversation with Jon Nordström.


Episode Links & Resources: 


Radio 1910 Podcast (Jon’s podcast for Malmö FF)

The Artist’s Way by Julia Cameron

The Heart of Buddha’s Teachings by Thich Nhat Hanh

Lovable Dev (AI website creator Jon loves)



We’d love to connect with you. Here’s where to find us: 

Vienna Waits Website

Subscribe to Vienna Five Newsletter

Waypoint Retreat

Vienna Waits on Instagram

Greg’s LinkedIn 

Whitney’s LinkedIn 


Every other Thursday, we talk to people who got UNBLOCKED. You'll hear stories about finding clarity, career paths, career pivots and living with intention. Our guests tell us how they realized something had to change, made bold moves, and built lives that feel more aligned, more alive, and more intentional. We’ll share some of our own stories too, because we’re right here, figuring it out like everyone else. 



]]> Thu, 04 Dec 2025 04:00:00 -0500 https://the-unblock-yourself-podcast-f.cohostpodcasting.com/episodes/podcasting-marketing-and-unblocked-freedom-with-jon-nordstrom-finding-clarity-in-career-paths-and-career-pivots 54:10 We met Jon on a dock in Northern Ontario this past summer. He was here on holiday with his family from Sweden… and it turns out Jon is a big deal in Sweden (although we learned that from a mutual friend… Jon is much too humble to admit that). He runs the biggest supporter podcast for Malmö FF, has regular appearances on TV and YouTube, and has a deep marketing background that makes him one of those quietly brilliant people you want to learn from.


Jon is passionate, authentic and the kind of person who built a whole creative career by following what actually gave him energy instead of what looked good on paper. This conversation goes everywhere in the best way. Football, chasing creative joy, burnout, ADHD, entrepreneurship, authenticity, AI tools, marketing do’s and don’ts, and why he’d happily eat canned tuna every day if it meant he could keep doing what he loves.

Here are some highlights from our chat:

• How a simple walk with a friend turned into the biggest supporter podcast for Malmö FF

• The surreal moment Spotify reached out

• Why he refuses to give up creative independence

• The highs and lows of having thousands of passionate fans emailing you weekly

• How ADHD and burnout pushed him to finally leave corporate life

• The marketing advice he gave us that applies to literally every business

• The AI tools he swears by and why SEO is shifting fast

• His advice for anyone who feels stuck or scared to start something new

Enjoy this conversation with Jon Nordström.


Episode Links & Resources: 


Radio 1910 Podcast (Jon’s podcast for Malmö FF)

The Artist’s Way by Julia Cameron

The Heart of Buddha’s Teachings by Thich Nhat Hanh

Lovable Dev (AI website creator Jon loves)



We’d love to connect with you. Here’s where to find us: 

Vienna Waits Website

Subscribe to Vienna Five Newsletter

Waypoint Retreat

Vienna Waits on Instagram

Greg’s LinkedIn 

Whitney’s LinkedIn 


Every other Thursday, we talk to people who got UNBLOCKED. You'll hear stories about finding clarity, career paths, career pivots and living with intention. Our guests tell us how they realized something had to change, made bold moves, and built lives that feel more aligned, more alive, and more intentional. We’ll share some of our own stories too, because we’re right here, figuring it out like everyone else. 



]]> We met Jon on a dock in Northern Ontario this past summer. He was here on holiday with his family from Sweden… and it turns out Jon is a big deal in Sweden (although we learned that from a mutual friend… Jon is much too humble to admit that). He runs the biggest supporter podcast for Malmö FF, has regular appearances on TV and YouTube, and has a deep marketing background that makes him one of those quietly brilliant people you want to learn from.


Jon is passionate, authentic and the kind of person who built a whole creative career by following what actually gave him energy instead of what looked good on paper. This conversation goes everywhere in the best way. Football, chasing creative joy, burnout, ADHD, entrepreneurship, authenticity, AI tools, marketing do’s and don’ts, and why he’d happily eat canned tuna every day if it meant he could keep doing what he loves.

Here are some highlights from our chat:

• How a simple walk with a friend turned into the biggest supporter podcast for Malmö FF

• The surreal moment Spotify reached out

• Why he refuses to give up creative independence

• The highs and lows of having thousands of passionate fans emailing you weekly

• How ADHD and burnout pushed him to finally leave corporate life

• The marketing advice he gave us that applies to literally every business

• The AI tools he swears by and why SEO is shifting fast

• His advice for anyone who feels stuck or scared to start something new

Enjoy this conversation with Jon Nordström.


Episode Links & Resources: 


Radio 1910 Podcast (Jon’s podcast for Malmö FF)

The Artist’s Way by Julia Cameron

The Heart of Buddha’s Teachings by Thich Nhat Hanh

Lovable Dev (AI website creator Jon loves)



We’d love to connect with you. Here’s where to find us: 

Vienna Waits Website

Subscribe to Vienna Five Newsletter

Waypoint Retreat

Vienna Waits on Instagram

Greg’s LinkedIn 

Whitney’s LinkedIn 


Every other Thursday, we talk to people who got UNBLOCKED. You'll hear stories about finding clarity, career paths, career pivots and living with intention. Our guests tell us how they realized something had to change, made bold moves, and built lives that feel more aligned, more alive, and more intentional. We’ll share some of our own stories too, because we’re right here, figuring it out like everyone else. 



]]> true full 17 1 75ddb24a-a62f-4b7e-b89a-e88c686fa171 <![CDATA[Sales, Science & UNBLOCKED Conviction with David Priemer | Finding Clarity in Career Paths and Career Pivots]]> David Priemer is the Founder and Chief Sales Scientist of Cerebral Selling and is often called the “Sales Professor” for his unique blend of science, empathy, and storytelling. His approaches to sales and leadership have been featured in the Harvard Business Review, Forbes, Entrepreneur, and Inc.. He is also the author of two bestselling books, Sell the Way You Buy and The Sales Leader They Need, and a keynote speaker who has inspired audiences around the world.

In this episode, David shares how his path from scientist to sales leader shaped his belief that selling is not about pressure, it is about connection. We talk about his experience preparing for his TED Talk, his cancer diagnosis and the perspective it gave him, and how writing became one of the most powerful ways to clarify his thinking and crystallize ideas.


He also reminds us that we often overestimate the risk of change, and that doing hard things for their own sake can reshape how we lead and live.

🎧 Tune in to hear us talk about:

  • How a scientist found his calling in sales and leadership
  • The power of empathy and belief-driven selling
  • Overestimating risk and learning to take bold steps
  • Writing as a tool for clarity and conviction
  • Lessons from cancer and what it taught him about trust and gratitude
  • The connection between science, storytelling, and sales
  • Why hard things often become the things that matter most

Enjoy this conversation with David Priemer.


Episode Links & Resources:

Cerebral Selling Website

David Priemer on LinkedIn

Cerebral Selling on YouTube

Book: Sell The Way You Buy

Book: The Sales Leader They Need 

Book: The One Thing


We’d love to connect with you. Here’s where to find us: 

Vienna Waits Website

Subscribe to Vienna Five Newsletter

Waypoint Retreat

Vienna Waits on Instagram

Greg’s LinkedIn 

Whitney’s LinkedIn 


Every other Thursday, we talk to people who got UNBLOCKED. You'll hear stories about finding clarity, career paths, career pivots and living with intention. Our guests tell us how they realized something had to change, made bold moves, and built lives that feel more aligned, more alive, and more intentional. We’ll share some of our own stories too, because we’re right here, figuring it out like everyone else. 



]]> Thu, 20 Nov 2025 04:00:00 -0500 https://the-unblock-yourself-podcast-f.cohostpodcasting.com/episodes/sales-science-unblocked-conviction-with-david-priemer-finding-clarity-in-career-paths-and-career-pivots 47:52 David Priemer is the Founder and Chief Sales Scientist of Cerebral Selling and is often called the “Sales Professor” for his unique blend of science, empathy, and storytelling. His approaches to sales and leadership have been featured in the Harvard Business Review, Forbes, Entrepreneur, and Inc.. He is also the author of two bestselling books, Sell the Way You Buy and The Sales Leader They Need, and a keynote speaker who has inspired audiences around the world.

In this episode, David shares how his path from scientist to sales leader shaped his belief that selling is not about pressure, it is about connection. We talk about his experience preparing for his TED Talk, his cancer diagnosis and the perspective it gave him, and how writing became one of the most powerful ways to clarify his thinking and crystallize ideas.


He also reminds us that we often overestimate the risk of change, and that doing hard things for their own sake can reshape how we lead and live.

🎧 Tune in to hear us talk about:

  • How a scientist found his calling in sales and leadership
  • The power of empathy and belief-driven selling
  • Overestimating risk and learning to take bold steps
  • Writing as a tool for clarity and conviction
  • Lessons from cancer and what it taught him about trust and gratitude
  • The connection between science, storytelling, and sales
  • Why hard things often become the things that matter most

Enjoy this conversation with David Priemer.


Episode Links & Resources:

Cerebral Selling Website

David Priemer on LinkedIn

Cerebral Selling on YouTube

Book: Sell The Way You Buy

Book: The Sales Leader They Need 

Book: The One Thing


We’d love to connect with you. Here’s where to find us: 

Vienna Waits Website

Subscribe to Vienna Five Newsletter

Waypoint Retreat

Vienna Waits on Instagram

Greg’s LinkedIn 

Whitney’s LinkedIn 


Every other Thursday, we talk to people who got UNBLOCKED. You'll hear stories about finding clarity, career paths, career pivots and living with intention. Our guests tell us how they realized something had to change, made bold moves, and built lives that feel more aligned, more alive, and more intentional. We’ll share some of our own stories too, because we’re right here, figuring it out like everyone else. 



]]> David Priemer is the Founder and Chief Sales Scientist of Cerebral Selling and is often called the “Sales Professor” for his unique blend of science, empathy, and storytelling. His approaches to sales and leadership have been featured in the Harvard Business Review, Forbes, Entrepreneur, and Inc.. He is also the author of two bestselling books, Sell the Way You Buy and The Sales Leader They Need, and a keynote speaker who has inspired audiences around the world.

In this episode, David shares how his path from scientist to sales leader shaped his belief that selling is not about pressure, it is about connection. We talk about his experience preparing for his TED Talk, his cancer diagnosis and the perspective it gave him, and how writing became one of the most powerful ways to clarify his thinking and crystallize ideas.


He also reminds us that we often overestimate the risk of change, and that doing hard things for their own sake can reshape how we lead and live.

🎧 Tune in to hear us talk about:

  • How a scientist found his calling in sales and leadership
  • The power of empathy and belief-driven selling
  • Overestimating risk and learning to take bold steps
  • Writing as a tool for clarity and conviction
  • Lessons from cancer and what it taught him about trust and gratitude
  • The connection between science, storytelling, and sales
  • Why hard things often become the things that matter most

Enjoy this conversation with David Priemer.


Episode Links & Resources:

Cerebral Selling Website

David Priemer on LinkedIn

Cerebral Selling on YouTube

Book: Sell The Way You Buy

Book: The Sales Leader They Need 

Book: The One Thing


We’d love to connect with you. Here’s where to find us: 

Vienna Waits Website

Subscribe to Vienna Five Newsletter

Waypoint Retreat

Vienna Waits on Instagram

Greg’s LinkedIn 

Whitney’s LinkedIn 


Every other Thursday, we talk to people who got UNBLOCKED. You'll hear stories about finding clarity, career paths, career pivots and living with intention. Our guests tell us how they realized something had to change, made bold moves, and built lives that feel more aligned, more alive, and more intentional. We’ll share some of our own stories too, because we’re right here, figuring it out like everyone else. 



]]> true full 16 1 76fccc92-8fbd-443e-9922-ce8ab7e19984 <![CDATA[Art, Ambition and UNBLOCKED Legacy | Finding Clarity in Career Paths and Career Pivots]]> Alex Mustakas built one of Canada’s most successful theatre companies from a single small-town stage in Drayton, Ontario. He’s an actor, theatre director, and the Founder and CEO of Drayton Entertainment which is a not-for-profit that’s now home to seven theatres, hundreds of artists and staff, and some of the absolute best live performances in the country.


In this episode, Alex shares his journey from immigrating to Canada from Cyprus to finding his place in the arts and building a legacy that blends creativity, business, and heart. We talk about how community, connection, and a whole lot of persistence shaped his path.


In this episode we covered:

  • Growing up as an immigrant kid and chasing big dreams in a new country
  • The friendship and “that’ll never work” moments with The Wealthy Barber author David Chilton
  • Building Drayton Entertainment from one tiny playhouse to a seven-theatre powerhouse
  • Running a world-class theatre company with zero government funding
  • Creating the Drayton Youth Academy and teaching life skills through the arts
  • The little things (like flowers in the theatre washrooms) that end up being the big things
  • How Alex is shaping his legacy and passing the torch


Alex was such a pleasure to chat with. He’s living proof that when you mix heart with hustle, the standing ovation eventually comes.


We hope you enjoy this conversation with Alex Mustakas


LINKS & RESOURCES: 

Drayton Entertainment Website

Drayton Entertainment on Instagram

Drayton Youth Academy on Instagram

The Wealthy Barber by David Chilton

If It Ain’t Broke… Break It! by Robert Kriegel


We’d love to connect with you. Here’s where to find us: 

Vienna Waits Website

Subscribe to Vienna Five Newsletter

Waypoint Retreat

Vienna Waits on Instagram

Greg’s LinkedIn 

Whitney’s LinkedIn


Every other Thursday, we talk to people who got UNBLOCKED. You'll hear stories about finding clarity, career paths, career pivots and living with intention. Our guests tell us how they realized something had to change, made bold moves, and built lives that feel more aligned, more alive, and more intentional. We’ll share some of our own stories too, because we’re right here, figuring it out like everyone else. 


]]> Thu, 06 Nov 2025 04:00:00 -0500 https://the-unblock-yourself-podcast-f.cohostpodcasting.com/episodes/art-ambition-and-unblocked-legacy-finding-clarity-in-career-paths-and-career-pivots 47:12 Alex Mustakas built one of Canada’s most successful theatre companies from a single small-town stage in Drayton, Ontario. He’s an actor, theatre director, and the Founder and CEO of Drayton Entertainment which is a not-for-profit that’s now home to seven theatres, hundreds of artists and staff, and some of the absolute best live performances in the country.


In this episode, Alex shares his journey from immigrating to Canada from Cyprus to finding his place in the arts and building a legacy that blends creativity, business, and heart. We talk about how community, connection, and a whole lot of persistence shaped his path.


In this episode we covered:

  • Growing up as an immigrant kid and chasing big dreams in a new country
  • The friendship and “that’ll never work” moments with The Wealthy Barber author David Chilton
  • Building Drayton Entertainment from one tiny playhouse to a seven-theatre powerhouse
  • Running a world-class theatre company with zero government funding
  • Creating the Drayton Youth Academy and teaching life skills through the arts
  • The little things (like flowers in the theatre washrooms) that end up being the big things
  • How Alex is shaping his legacy and passing the torch


Alex was such a pleasure to chat with. He’s living proof that when you mix heart with hustle, the standing ovation eventually comes.


We hope you enjoy this conversation with Alex Mustakas


LINKS & RESOURCES: 

Drayton Entertainment Website

Drayton Entertainment on Instagram

Drayton Youth Academy on Instagram

The Wealthy Barber by David Chilton

If It Ain’t Broke… Break It! by Robert Kriegel


We’d love to connect with you. Here’s where to find us: 

Vienna Waits Website

Subscribe to Vienna Five Newsletter

Waypoint Retreat

Vienna Waits on Instagram

Greg’s LinkedIn 

Whitney’s LinkedIn


Every other Thursday, we talk to people who got UNBLOCKED. You'll hear stories about finding clarity, career paths, career pivots and living with intention. Our guests tell us how they realized something had to change, made bold moves, and built lives that feel more aligned, more alive, and more intentional. We’ll share some of our own stories too, because we’re right here, figuring it out like everyone else. 


]]> Alex Mustakas built one of Canada’s most successful theatre companies from a single small-town stage in Drayton, Ontario. He’s an actor, theatre director, and the Founder and CEO of Drayton Entertainment which is a not-for-profit that’s now home to seven theatres, hundreds of artists and staff, and some of the absolute best live performances in the country.


In this episode, Alex shares his journey from immigrating to Canada from Cyprus to finding his place in the arts and building a legacy that blends creativity, business, and heart. We talk about how community, connection, and a whole lot of persistence shaped his path.


In this episode we covered:

  • Growing up as an immigrant kid and chasing big dreams in a new country
  • The friendship and “that’ll never work” moments with The Wealthy Barber author David Chilton
  • Building Drayton Entertainment from one tiny playhouse to a seven-theatre powerhouse
  • Running a world-class theatre company with zero government funding
  • Creating the Drayton Youth Academy and teaching life skills through the arts
  • The little things (like flowers in the theatre washrooms) that end up being the big things
  • How Alex is shaping his legacy and passing the torch


Alex was such a pleasure to chat with. He’s living proof that when you mix heart with hustle, the standing ovation eventually comes.


We hope you enjoy this conversation with Alex Mustakas


LINKS & RESOURCES: 

Drayton Entertainment Website

Drayton Entertainment on Instagram

Drayton Youth Academy on Instagram

The Wealthy Barber by David Chilton

If It Ain’t Broke… Break It! by Robert Kriegel


We’d love to connect with you. Here’s where to find us: 

Vienna Waits Website

Subscribe to Vienna Five Newsletter

Waypoint Retreat

Vienna Waits on Instagram

Greg’s LinkedIn 

Whitney’s LinkedIn


Every other Thursday, we talk to people who got UNBLOCKED. You'll hear stories about finding clarity, career paths, career pivots and living with intention. Our guests tell us how they realized something had to change, made bold moves, and built lives that feel more aligned, more alive, and more intentional. We’ll share some of our own stories too, because we’re right here, figuring it out like everyone else. 


]]> false full 15 1 4a1c288b-b028-478a-bdf9-a131f72dd350 <![CDATA[Partnerships, Montana and UNBLOCKED Harmony with Sam Yarborough | Finding Clarity in Career Paths and Career Pivots]]> In this episode, we sit down with Sam Yarborough (former Chief Growth Officer, partnerships and GTM leader, podcast host, and co-founder of Arcadia) for a conversation about courage, harmony and building something meaningful with the person you love.


After years in the SaaS world leading partnership strategy within the Salesforce ecosystem, Sam had what many would call a dream career (big title, big impact, big paycheck) but she felt disconnected from herself. When her husband Jason looked at her and said, “Your spark is gone,” it became the wake-up call she needed.


Together, Sam and Jason took a leap and built Arcadia, a leadership community and retreat series helping revenue and partnership professionals reconnect with purpose and create more harmony between work and life. As a fellow husband and wife duo building a business, we could relate to their story on every level.


We talk about:

  • Walking away from “success” on paper to rediscover your spark
  • How Arcadia began as an idea and became a movement for intentional leadership
  • Building a business with your partner (and learning to stay in your lanes)
  • The power of relationships and authenticity in work and life
  • Why perfectionism kills progress (and why action is the antidote)
  • Creating harmony over hustle in your career and home life
  • How clarity comes from taking the first step, not waiting for the plan to be perfect


This is a conversation about courage, reinvention, and redefining success on your own terms (with a little bit of Montana magic mixed in).

Enjoy this conversation with Sam Yarborough.


Episode Links:

Arcadia Constellation

Arcadia Leadership Experience (ALX)

Subscribe to ‘The Friend Zone’ Newsletter

Friends with Benefits Podcast

Sam on LinkedIn


We’d love to connect with you. Here’s where to find us: 

Vienna Waits Website

Subscribe to Vienna Five Newsletter

Waypoint Retreat

Vienna Waits on Instagram

Greg’s LinkedIn 

Whitney’s LinkedIn 


Every other Thursday, we talk to people who got UNBLOCKED. You'll hear stories about finding clarity, career paths, career pivots and living with intention. Our guests tell us how they realized something had to change, made bold moves, and built lives that feel more aligned, more alive, and more intentional. We’ll share some of our own stories too, because we’re right here, figuring it out like everyone else. 


]]> Thu, 23 Oct 2025 04:00:00 -0400 https://the-unblock-yourself-podcast-f.cohostpodcasting.com/episodes/partnerships-montana-and-unblocked-harmony-with-sam-yarborough-finding-clarity-in-career-paths-and-career-pivots 46:41 In this episode, we sit down with Sam Yarborough (former Chief Growth Officer, partnerships and GTM leader, podcast host, and co-founder of Arcadia) for a conversation about courage, harmony and building something meaningful with the person you love.


After years in the SaaS world leading partnership strategy within the Salesforce ecosystem, Sam had what many would call a dream career (big title, big impact, big paycheck) but she felt disconnected from herself. When her husband Jason looked at her and said, “Your spark is gone,” it became the wake-up call she needed.


Together, Sam and Jason took a leap and built Arcadia, a leadership community and retreat series helping revenue and partnership professionals reconnect with purpose and create more harmony between work and life. As a fellow husband and wife duo building a business, we could relate to their story on every level.


We talk about:

  • Walking away from “success” on paper to rediscover your spark
  • How Arcadia began as an idea and became a movement for intentional leadership
  • Building a business with your partner (and learning to stay in your lanes)
  • The power of relationships and authenticity in work and life
  • Why perfectionism kills progress (and why action is the antidote)
  • Creating harmony over hustle in your career and home life
  • How clarity comes from taking the first step, not waiting for the plan to be perfect


This is a conversation about courage, reinvention, and redefining success on your own terms (with a little bit of Montana magic mixed in).

Enjoy this conversation with Sam Yarborough.


Episode Links:

Arcadia Constellation

Arcadia Leadership Experience (ALX)

Subscribe to ‘The Friend Zone’ Newsletter

Friends with Benefits Podcast

Sam on LinkedIn


We’d love to connect with you. Here’s where to find us: 

Vienna Waits Website

Subscribe to Vienna Five Newsletter

Waypoint Retreat

Vienna Waits on Instagram

Greg’s LinkedIn 

Whitney’s LinkedIn 


Every other Thursday, we talk to people who got UNBLOCKED. You'll hear stories about finding clarity, career paths, career pivots and living with intention. Our guests tell us how they realized something had to change, made bold moves, and built lives that feel more aligned, more alive, and more intentional. We’ll share some of our own stories too, because we’re right here, figuring it out like everyone else. 


]]> In this episode, we sit down with Sam Yarborough (former Chief Growth Officer, partnerships and GTM leader, podcast host, and co-founder of Arcadia) for a conversation about courage, harmony and building something meaningful with the person you love.


After years in the SaaS world leading partnership strategy within the Salesforce ecosystem, Sam had what many would call a dream career (big title, big impact, big paycheck) but she felt disconnected from herself. When her husband Jason looked at her and said, “Your spark is gone,” it became the wake-up call she needed.


Together, Sam and Jason took a leap and built Arcadia, a leadership community and retreat series helping revenue and partnership professionals reconnect with purpose and create more harmony between work and life. As a fellow husband and wife duo building a business, we could relate to their story on every level.


We talk about:

  • Walking away from “success” on paper to rediscover your spark
  • How Arcadia began as an idea and became a movement for intentional leadership
  • Building a business with your partner (and learning to stay in your lanes)
  • The power of relationships and authenticity in work and life
  • Why perfectionism kills progress (and why action is the antidote)
  • Creating harmony over hustle in your career and home life
  • How clarity comes from taking the first step, not waiting for the plan to be perfect


This is a conversation about courage, reinvention, and redefining success on your own terms (with a little bit of Montana magic mixed in).

Enjoy this conversation with Sam Yarborough.


Episode Links:

Arcadia Constellation

Arcadia Leadership Experience (ALX)

Subscribe to ‘The Friend Zone’ Newsletter

Friends with Benefits Podcast

Sam on LinkedIn


We’d love to connect with you. Here’s where to find us: 

Vienna Waits Website

Subscribe to Vienna Five Newsletter

Waypoint Retreat

Vienna Waits on Instagram

Greg’s LinkedIn 

Whitney’s LinkedIn 


Every other Thursday, we talk to people who got UNBLOCKED. You'll hear stories about finding clarity, career paths, career pivots and living with intention. Our guests tell us how they realized something had to change, made bold moves, and built lives that feel more aligned, more alive, and more intentional. We’ll share some of our own stories too, because we’re right here, figuring it out like everyone else. 


]]> true full 14 1 8ec8ae59-cf37-49c5-8a41-a1a37ddd9b68 <![CDATA[What We’re Built On: Gratitude + The Power of Pause | Finding Clarity in Career Paths and Career Pivots]]> In this episode, we dive into another one of the core values that shapes Vienna Waits: gratitude.


Fresh off hosting our first-ever Waypoint Retreat, we reflect on the experience, the lessons we learned, and the deep sense of appreciation that continues to ripple from it. We talk about how gratitude shows up as both a feeling and a practice, how it connects to our Pause, Prioritize, and Pursue framework, and why slowing down can actually be the fastest way to move forward.


We explore:

  • What it means to live with gratitude beyond the buzzword
  • The three proven benefits of practicing gratitude
  • The connection between gratitude, generosity, and presence
  • Why creating space to pause can spark deeper connection and clarity
  • Our simple GLOW Framework to help you build your gratitude practice


We also share personal stories from the Waypoint Retreat, our daily reflection habits, and even a few funny moments (like the banana incident) that show how gratitude can shift everything from your mood to your mindset.


Episode Links: 

Waypoint 2026 Waitlist

The GLOW Framework (Ground, Linger, Observe, Write) — Try it for your own gratitude practice

TED Talk: “Want to Be Happy? Be Grateful” by David Steindl-Rast

The Vienna Five Newsletter — where we share more reflections on gratitude, intentional living, and life off autopilot. Subscribe at vienna-waits.com/newsletter


We’d love to connect with you. Here’s where to find us: 

Vienna Waits Website

Subscribe to Vienna Five Newsletter

Waypoint Retreat

Vienna Waits on Instagram

Greg’s LinkedIn 

Whitney’s LinkedIn 


Every other Thursday, we talk to people who got UNBLOCKED. You'll hear stories about finding clarity, career paths, career pivots and living with intention. Our guests tell us how they realized something had to change, made bold moves, and built lives that feel more aligned, more alive, and more intentional. We’ll share some of our own stories too, because we’re right here, figuring it out like everyone else. 



]]> Thu, 09 Oct 2025 04:00:00 -0400 https://the-unblock-yourself-podcast-f.cohostpodcasting.com/episodes/what-we-re-built-on-gratitude-the-power-of-pause-finding-clarity-in-career-paths-and-career-pivots 31:53 In this episode, we dive into another one of the core values that shapes Vienna Waits: gratitude.


Fresh off hosting our first-ever Waypoint Retreat, we reflect on the experience, the lessons we learned, and the deep sense of appreciation that continues to ripple from it. We talk about how gratitude shows up as both a feeling and a practice, how it connects to our Pause, Prioritize, and Pursue framework, and why slowing down can actually be the fastest way to move forward.


We explore:

  • What it means to live with gratitude beyond the buzzword
  • The three proven benefits of practicing gratitude
  • The connection between gratitude, generosity, and presence
  • Why creating space to pause can spark deeper connection and clarity
  • Our simple GLOW Framework to help you build your gratitude practice


We also share personal stories from the Waypoint Retreat, our daily reflection habits, and even a few funny moments (like the banana incident) that show how gratitude can shift everything from your mood to your mindset.


Episode Links: 

Waypoint 2026 Waitlist

The GLOW Framework (Ground, Linger, Observe, Write) — Try it for your own gratitude practice

TED Talk: “Want to Be Happy? Be Grateful” by David Steindl-Rast

The Vienna Five Newsletter — where we share more reflections on gratitude, intentional living, and life off autopilot. Subscribe at vienna-waits.com/newsletter


We’d love to connect with you. Here’s where to find us: 

Vienna Waits Website

Subscribe to Vienna Five Newsletter

Waypoint Retreat

Vienna Waits on Instagram

Greg’s LinkedIn 

Whitney’s LinkedIn 


Every other Thursday, we talk to people who got UNBLOCKED. You'll hear stories about finding clarity, career paths, career pivots and living with intention. Our guests tell us how they realized something had to change, made bold moves, and built lives that feel more aligned, more alive, and more intentional. We’ll share some of our own stories too, because we’re right here, figuring it out like everyone else. 



]]> In this episode, we dive into another one of the core values that shapes Vienna Waits: gratitude.


Fresh off hosting our first-ever Waypoint Retreat, we reflect on the experience, the lessons we learned, and the deep sense of appreciation that continues to ripple from it. We talk about how gratitude shows up as both a feeling and a practice, how it connects to our Pause, Prioritize, and Pursue framework, and why slowing down can actually be the fastest way to move forward.


We explore:

  • What it means to live with gratitude beyond the buzzword
  • The three proven benefits of practicing gratitude
  • The connection between gratitude, generosity, and presence
  • Why creating space to pause can spark deeper connection and clarity
  • Our simple GLOW Framework to help you build your gratitude practice


We also share personal stories from the Waypoint Retreat, our daily reflection habits, and even a few funny moments (like the banana incident) that show how gratitude can shift everything from your mood to your mindset.


Episode Links: 

Waypoint 2026 Waitlist

The GLOW Framework (Ground, Linger, Observe, Write) — Try it for your own gratitude practice

TED Talk: “Want to Be Happy? Be Grateful” by David Steindl-Rast

The Vienna Five Newsletter — where we share more reflections on gratitude, intentional living, and life off autopilot. Subscribe at vienna-waits.com/newsletter


We’d love to connect with you. Here’s where to find us: 

Vienna Waits Website

Subscribe to Vienna Five Newsletter

Waypoint Retreat

Vienna Waits on Instagram

Greg’s LinkedIn 

Whitney’s LinkedIn 


Every other Thursday, we talk to people who got UNBLOCKED. You'll hear stories about finding clarity, career paths, career pivots and living with intention. Our guests tell us how they realized something had to change, made bold moves, and built lives that feel more aligned, more alive, and more intentional. We’ll share some of our own stories too, because we’re right here, figuring it out like everyone else. 



]]> true full 13 1 f866ddbf-0ca4-45b3-8104-adb9e44b2f6b <![CDATA[Storytelling, Patience, and UNBLOCKED Impact with Hilary Gauld | Finding Clarity in Career Paths and Career Pivots]]> In this episode, we sit down with award-winning photographer, storyteller, and community builder Hilary Gauld for a conversation about creativity, advocacy, patience, and the power of images to change how we see ourselves and each other.


Hilary’s journey didn’t begin with a lifelong dream to become a photographer. After a corporate career and raising young kids, a series of circumstances nudged her toward picking up a camera. What started as a few family shoots quickly grew into a thriving business that has now spanned nearly two decades, with her work featured in People Magazine, CBC, Breakfast Television, and even displayed on a billboard in Times Square.


But photography for Hilary has never just been about taking pictures. It’s about memory-making, storytelling, and using images to shift narratives. From her long-standing work with the Down Syndrome community to powerful campaigns for women’s shelters and breast cancer awareness, Hilary shows how portraits can create conversation, representation, and lasting change.


We talk about how curiosity and connection drive her work, what it means to be a “super connector,” and why patience is essential in both business and life. Hilary shares what it means to treat a career like raising a baby—nurturing it, sticking with it, and letting it grow at its own pace. She also opens up about channeling her creativity into art therapy programs, mentorship for young women, and a new chapter of impact.


Here are just a few of the themes we explore with Hilary:

  • How circumstances (not a grand plan) sparked her career in photography
  • The difference between being a “picture taker” and a “memory maker”
  • The power of portraits to change narratives for underrepresented communities
  • Behind the scenes of the 31 Faces, 31 Days Down Syndrome Awareness campaign
  • Why representation in media matters and how advocacy through art creates change
  • Why patience and consistency are key to building meaningful work that lasts
  • What she’s building next: art therapy programs for kids and mentorship for women
  • Her advice for anyone feeling stuck or ready to step into something new


This is a conversation about storytelling, connection, and the patience to build something meaningful from wherever you are.

Enjoy this conversation with Hilary Gauld.


Episode Links:

ONE FOR THE WALL

Hilary Gauld (Commercial)

Hilary on Instagram

31 Faces, 31 Days

She Is Your Neighbour Campaign

Waterloo Wellington Down Syndrome Society

Who Moved My Cheese by Spencer Johnson


We’d love to connect with you. Here’s where to find us: 

Vienna Waits Website

Subscribe to Vienna Five Newsletter

Waypoint Retreat

Vienna Waits on Instagram

Greg’s LinkedIn 

Whitney’s LinkedIn 


Every other Thursday, we talk to people who got UNBLOCKED. You'll hear stories about finding clarity, career paths, career pivots and living with intention. Our guests tell us how they realized something had to change, made bold moves, and built lives that feel more aligned, more alive, and more intentional. We’ll share some of our own stories too, because we’re right here, figuring it out like everyone else. 


]]> Thu, 25 Sep 2025 04:00:00 -0400 https://the-unblock-yourself-podcast-f.cohostpodcasting.com/episodes/storytelling-patience-and-unblocked-impact-with-hilary-gauld-finding-clarity-in-career-paths-and-career-pivots 48:28 In this episode, we sit down with award-winning photographer, storyteller, and community builder Hilary Gauld for a conversation about creativity, advocacy, patience, and the power of images to change how we see ourselves and each other.


Hilary’s journey didn’t begin with a lifelong dream to become a photographer. After a corporate career and raising young kids, a series of circumstances nudged her toward picking up a camera. What started as a few family shoots quickly grew into a thriving business that has now spanned nearly two decades, with her work featured in People Magazine, CBC, Breakfast Television, and even displayed on a billboard in Times Square.


But photography for Hilary has never just been about taking pictures. It’s about memory-making, storytelling, and using images to shift narratives. From her long-standing work with the Down Syndrome community to powerful campaigns for women’s shelters and breast cancer awareness, Hilary shows how portraits can create conversation, representation, and lasting change.


We talk about how curiosity and connection drive her work, what it means to be a “super connector,” and why patience is essential in both business and life. Hilary shares what it means to treat a career like raising a baby—nurturing it, sticking with it, and letting it grow at its own pace. She also opens up about channeling her creativity into art therapy programs, mentorship for young women, and a new chapter of impact.


Here are just a few of the themes we explore with Hilary:

  • How circumstances (not a grand plan) sparked her career in photography
  • The difference between being a “picture taker” and a “memory maker”
  • The power of portraits to change narratives for underrepresented communities
  • Behind the scenes of the 31 Faces, 31 Days Down Syndrome Awareness campaign
  • Why representation in media matters and how advocacy through art creates change
  • Why patience and consistency are key to building meaningful work that lasts
  • What she’s building next: art therapy programs for kids and mentorship for women
  • Her advice for anyone feeling stuck or ready to step into something new


This is a conversation about storytelling, connection, and the patience to build something meaningful from wherever you are.

Enjoy this conversation with Hilary Gauld.


Episode Links:

ONE FOR THE WALL

Hilary Gauld (Commercial)

Hilary on Instagram

31 Faces, 31 Days

She Is Your Neighbour Campaign

Waterloo Wellington Down Syndrome Society

Who Moved My Cheese by Spencer Johnson


We’d love to connect with you. Here’s where to find us: 

Vienna Waits Website

Subscribe to Vienna Five Newsletter

Waypoint Retreat

Vienna Waits on Instagram

Greg’s LinkedIn 

Whitney’s LinkedIn 


Every other Thursday, we talk to people who got UNBLOCKED. You'll hear stories about finding clarity, career paths, career pivots and living with intention. Our guests tell us how they realized something had to change, made bold moves, and built lives that feel more aligned, more alive, and more intentional. We’ll share some of our own stories too, because we’re right here, figuring it out like everyone else. 


]]> In this episode, we sit down with award-winning photographer, storyteller, and community builder Hilary Gauld for a conversation about creativity, advocacy, patience, and the power of images to change how we see ourselves and each other.


Hilary’s journey didn’t begin with a lifelong dream to become a photographer. After a corporate career and raising young kids, a series of circumstances nudged her toward picking up a camera. What started as a few family shoots quickly grew into a thriving business that has now spanned nearly two decades, with her work featured in People Magazine, CBC, Breakfast Television, and even displayed on a billboard in Times Square.


But photography for Hilary has never just been about taking pictures. It’s about memory-making, storytelling, and using images to shift narratives. From her long-standing work with the Down Syndrome community to powerful campaigns for women’s shelters and breast cancer awareness, Hilary shows how portraits can create conversation, representation, and lasting change.


We talk about how curiosity and connection drive her work, what it means to be a “super connector,” and why patience is essential in both business and life. Hilary shares what it means to treat a career like raising a baby—nurturing it, sticking with it, and letting it grow at its own pace. She also opens up about channeling her creativity into art therapy programs, mentorship for young women, and a new chapter of impact.


Here are just a few of the themes we explore with Hilary:

  • How circumstances (not a grand plan) sparked her career in photography
  • The difference between being a “picture taker” and a “memory maker”
  • The power of portraits to change narratives for underrepresented communities
  • Behind the scenes of the 31 Faces, 31 Days Down Syndrome Awareness campaign
  • Why representation in media matters and how advocacy through art creates change
  • Why patience and consistency are key to building meaningful work that lasts
  • What she’s building next: art therapy programs for kids and mentorship for women
  • Her advice for anyone feeling stuck or ready to step into something new


This is a conversation about storytelling, connection, and the patience to build something meaningful from wherever you are.

Enjoy this conversation with Hilary Gauld.


Episode Links:

ONE FOR THE WALL

Hilary Gauld (Commercial)

Hilary on Instagram

31 Faces, 31 Days

She Is Your Neighbour Campaign

Waterloo Wellington Down Syndrome Society

Who Moved My Cheese by Spencer Johnson


We’d love to connect with you. Here’s where to find us: 

Vienna Waits Website

Subscribe to Vienna Five Newsletter

Waypoint Retreat

Vienna Waits on Instagram

Greg’s LinkedIn 

Whitney’s LinkedIn 


Every other Thursday, we talk to people who got UNBLOCKED. You'll hear stories about finding clarity, career paths, career pivots and living with intention. Our guests tell us how they realized something had to change, made bold moves, and built lives that feel more aligned, more alive, and more intentional. We’ll share some of our own stories too, because we’re right here, figuring it out like everyone else. 


]]> false full 12 1 39ae69e5-1f95-479f-b06f-7d01f49b9972 <![CDATA[Healing, Reciprocity, and UNBLOCKED Compassion with Glenn Pascoe | Finding Clarity in Career Paths and Career Pivots]]> Today we are sitting down with Glenn Pascoe, founder of One4Another, a Canadian charity that provides life changing surgeries for children in Uganda. What began with helping six kids has grown into a hospital that has facilitated over 3500 surgeries since 2012 with 573 in 2024 alone.


But Glenn’s story is not about swooping in to save children. It is about how his own struggles including divorce, depression, and searching for purpose pulled him back to Africa, where he discovered that healing can be reciprocal. The kids and families he serves have given him just as much as he has given them.


In this conversation Glenn shares the realities of starting a grassroots organization with no resources, the importance of trusted local partners, and the challenges of sustaining hope through obstacles like COVID, economic downturns, and skepticism. He also talks about the timing of life events, the pull of purpose, and the advice he would give anyone feeling stuck.


This is a story about resilience, empathy, and the power of answering a call you cannot ignore. If Glenn’s journey does not stir something in you, you were not paying close enough attention.


Here are just a few of the themes we explore with Glenn:

  • How six surgeries grew into a hospital serving thousands of children in Uganda
  • The life changing impact of affordable surgeries and access to healthcare
  • Glenn’s journey through divorce and depression and how it led him back to Africa
  • The power of reciprocity in charity work and building One4Another on trust and local leadership
  • His advice for anyone feeling stuck and pulled toward something bigger


We hope this conversation leaves you as humbled and inspired as it left us and that Glenn’s story sparks reflection on what it means to find purpose, to give, and to receive. 


Episode Links:

One4Another Website

One4Another Instagram

#1 Draft Pick

Sponsor a Surgery 


We’d love to connect with you. Here’s where to find us: 

Vienna Waits Website

Subscribe to Vienna Five Newsletter

Waypoint Retreat

Vienna Waits on Instagram

Greg’s LinkedIn 

Whitney’s LinkedIn 


Every other Thursday, we talk to people who got UNBLOCKED. You'll hear stories about finding clarity, career paths, career pivots and living with intention. Our guests tell us how they realized something had to change, made bold moves, and built lives that feel more aligned, more alive, and more intentional. We’ll share some of our own stories too, because we’re right here, figuring it out like everyone else. 



]]> Thu, 11 Sep 2025 04:00:00 -0400 https://the-unblock-yourself-podcast-f.cohostpodcasting.com/episodes/healing-reciprocity-and-unblocked-compassion-with-glenn-pascoe-finding-clarity-in-career-paths-and-career-pivots 39:54 Today we are sitting down with Glenn Pascoe, founder of One4Another, a Canadian charity that provides life changing surgeries for children in Uganda. What began with helping six kids has grown into a hospital that has facilitated over 3500 surgeries since 2012 with 573 in 2024 alone.


But Glenn’s story is not about swooping in to save children. It is about how his own struggles including divorce, depression, and searching for purpose pulled him back to Africa, where he discovered that healing can be reciprocal. The kids and families he serves have given him just as much as he has given them.


In this conversation Glenn shares the realities of starting a grassroots organization with no resources, the importance of trusted local partners, and the challenges of sustaining hope through obstacles like COVID, economic downturns, and skepticism. He also talks about the timing of life events, the pull of purpose, and the advice he would give anyone feeling stuck.


This is a story about resilience, empathy, and the power of answering a call you cannot ignore. If Glenn’s journey does not stir something in you, you were not paying close enough attention.


Here are just a few of the themes we explore with Glenn:

  • How six surgeries grew into a hospital serving thousands of children in Uganda
  • The life changing impact of affordable surgeries and access to healthcare
  • Glenn’s journey through divorce and depression and how it led him back to Africa
  • The power of reciprocity in charity work and building One4Another on trust and local leadership
  • His advice for anyone feeling stuck and pulled toward something bigger


We hope this conversation leaves you as humbled and inspired as it left us and that Glenn’s story sparks reflection on what it means to find purpose, to give, and to receive. 


Episode Links:

One4Another Website

One4Another Instagram

#1 Draft Pick

Sponsor a Surgery 


We’d love to connect with you. Here’s where to find us: 

Vienna Waits Website

Subscribe to Vienna Five Newsletter

Waypoint Retreat

Vienna Waits on Instagram

Greg’s LinkedIn 

Whitney’s LinkedIn 


Every other Thursday, we talk to people who got UNBLOCKED. You'll hear stories about finding clarity, career paths, career pivots and living with intention. Our guests tell us how they realized something had to change, made bold moves, and built lives that feel more aligned, more alive, and more intentional. We’ll share some of our own stories too, because we’re right here, figuring it out like everyone else. 



]]> Today we are sitting down with Glenn Pascoe, founder of One4Another, a Canadian charity that provides life changing surgeries for children in Uganda. What began with helping six kids has grown into a hospital that has facilitated over 3500 surgeries since 2012 with 573 in 2024 alone.


But Glenn’s story is not about swooping in to save children. It is about how his own struggles including divorce, depression, and searching for purpose pulled him back to Africa, where he discovered that healing can be reciprocal. The kids and families he serves have given him just as much as he has given them.


In this conversation Glenn shares the realities of starting a grassroots organization with no resources, the importance of trusted local partners, and the challenges of sustaining hope through obstacles like COVID, economic downturns, and skepticism. He also talks about the timing of life events, the pull of purpose, and the advice he would give anyone feeling stuck.


This is a story about resilience, empathy, and the power of answering a call you cannot ignore. If Glenn’s journey does not stir something in you, you were not paying close enough attention.


Here are just a few of the themes we explore with Glenn:

  • How six surgeries grew into a hospital serving thousands of children in Uganda
  • The life changing impact of affordable surgeries and access to healthcare
  • Glenn’s journey through divorce and depression and how it led him back to Africa
  • The power of reciprocity in charity work and building One4Another on trust and local leadership
  • His advice for anyone feeling stuck and pulled toward something bigger


We hope this conversation leaves you as humbled and inspired as it left us and that Glenn’s story sparks reflection on what it means to find purpose, to give, and to receive. 


Episode Links:

One4Another Website

One4Another Instagram

#1 Draft Pick

Sponsor a Surgery 


We’d love to connect with you. Here’s where to find us: 

Vienna Waits Website

Subscribe to Vienna Five Newsletter

Waypoint Retreat

Vienna Waits on Instagram

Greg’s LinkedIn 

Whitney’s LinkedIn 


Every other Thursday, we talk to people who got UNBLOCKED. You'll hear stories about finding clarity, career paths, career pivots and living with intention. Our guests tell us how they realized something had to change, made bold moves, and built lives that feel more aligned, more alive, and more intentional. We’ll share some of our own stories too, because we’re right here, figuring it out like everyone else. 



]]> false full 11 1 781861d3-2a22-4cb0-bea7-a471ea2425a8 <![CDATA[What We’re Built On: Adventure + The Courage To Try | Finding Clarity in Career Paths and Career Pivots]]> It is just us again, Whitney and Greg, back with another “What We’re Built On” conversation where we dive into the values that sit at the core of Vienna Waits. This time, we are talking about adventure.


Adventure is one of those words that can mean a lot of things: booking a retreat before you have ever even been to one, hopping on a plane to somewhere new, or simply saying yes to the unknown. For us, it is fueled by mountain bike races, half marathons, backcountry camping trips, and travels with our kids. It also shows up in smaller ways like trying something different for dinner or starting a conversation that scares you a little.


In this episode we explore the upside of adventure including building grit, resilience, stronger bonds, and a deeper sense of meaning. We also talk about the harder side, like how a restless spirit can sometimes create tension or make stability feel impossible. We share personal stories, research backed benefits, and examples from our community of people who are saying yes to bold, scary, or simply new experiences.


Whether adventure for you means moving across the world, picking up a new hobby, or just stepping off autopilot, this episode is about leaning into the unknown and seeing what it has to teach you.



Episode links:

Our Core Values

Man’s Search For Meaning by Viktor Frankl


We’d love to connect with you. Here’s where to find us: 

Vienna Waits Website

Subscribe to Vienna Five Newsletter

UNBLOCK Yourself Program

Waypoint Retreat

Vienna Waits on Instagram

Greg’s LinkedIn 

Whitney’s LinkedIn 


Every other Thursday, we talk to people who got UNBLOCKED. You'll hear stories about finding clarity, career paths, career pivots and living with intention. Our guests tell us how they realized something had to change, made bold moves, and built lives that feel more aligned, more alive, and more intentional. We’ll share some of our own stories too, because we’re right here, figuring it out like everyone else. 



]]> Thu, 28 Aug 2025 04:00:00 -0400 https://the-unblock-yourself-podcast-f.cohostpodcasting.com/episodes/what-we-re-built-on-adventure-the-courage-to-try-finding-clarity-in-career-paths-and-career-pivots 31:40 It is just us again, Whitney and Greg, back with another “What We’re Built On” conversation where we dive into the values that sit at the core of Vienna Waits. This time, we are talking about adventure.


Adventure is one of those words that can mean a lot of things: booking a retreat before you have ever even been to one, hopping on a plane to somewhere new, or simply saying yes to the unknown. For us, it is fueled by mountain bike races, half marathons, backcountry camping trips, and travels with our kids. It also shows up in smaller ways like trying something different for dinner or starting a conversation that scares you a little.


In this episode we explore the upside of adventure including building grit, resilience, stronger bonds, and a deeper sense of meaning. We also talk about the harder side, like how a restless spirit can sometimes create tension or make stability feel impossible. We share personal stories, research backed benefits, and examples from our community of people who are saying yes to bold, scary, or simply new experiences.


Whether adventure for you means moving across the world, picking up a new hobby, or just stepping off autopilot, this episode is about leaning into the unknown and seeing what it has to teach you.



Episode links:

Our Core Values

Man’s Search For Meaning by Viktor Frankl


We’d love to connect with you. Here’s where to find us: 

Vienna Waits Website

Subscribe to Vienna Five Newsletter

UNBLOCK Yourself Program

Waypoint Retreat

Vienna Waits on Instagram

Greg’s LinkedIn 

Whitney’s LinkedIn 


Every other Thursday, we talk to people who got UNBLOCKED. You'll hear stories about finding clarity, career paths, career pivots and living with intention. Our guests tell us how they realized something had to change, made bold moves, and built lives that feel more aligned, more alive, and more intentional. We’ll share some of our own stories too, because we’re right here, figuring it out like everyone else. 



]]> It is just us again, Whitney and Greg, back with another “What We’re Built On” conversation where we dive into the values that sit at the core of Vienna Waits. This time, we are talking about adventure.


Adventure is one of those words that can mean a lot of things: booking a retreat before you have ever even been to one, hopping on a plane to somewhere new, or simply saying yes to the unknown. For us, it is fueled by mountain bike races, half marathons, backcountry camping trips, and travels with our kids. It also shows up in smaller ways like trying something different for dinner or starting a conversation that scares you a little.


In this episode we explore the upside of adventure including building grit, resilience, stronger bonds, and a deeper sense of meaning. We also talk about the harder side, like how a restless spirit can sometimes create tension or make stability feel impossible. We share personal stories, research backed benefits, and examples from our community of people who are saying yes to bold, scary, or simply new experiences.


Whether adventure for you means moving across the world, picking up a new hobby, or just stepping off autopilot, this episode is about leaning into the unknown and seeing what it has to teach you.



Episode links:

Our Core Values

Man’s Search For Meaning by Viktor Frankl


We’d love to connect with you. Here’s where to find us: 

Vienna Waits Website

Subscribe to Vienna Five Newsletter

UNBLOCK Yourself Program

Waypoint Retreat

Vienna Waits on Instagram

Greg’s LinkedIn 

Whitney’s LinkedIn 


Every other Thursday, we talk to people who got UNBLOCKED. You'll hear stories about finding clarity, career paths, career pivots and living with intention. Our guests tell us how they realized something had to change, made bold moves, and built lives that feel more aligned, more alive, and more intentional. We’ll share some of our own stories too, because we’re right here, figuring it out like everyone else. 



]]> false full 10 1 d581f22f-385f-47dc-b351-91396f1b212f <![CDATA[Burnout, Values, and UNBLOCKED Hope with Jennifer Moss: Finding Clarity in Career Paths and Career Pivots]]> In this episode, we chat with award winning author, speaker, and workplace culture expert Jennifer Moss for a conversation about burnout, resilience, hope, and the realities of building a career and a life on your own terms.


From her early days in journalism and PR to founding a tech company with her husband Jim Moss, Jen shares the winding path that led her to become a globally recognized voice on workplace happiness and well being. Along the way, she opens up about the personal burnout that forced her to stop, reset, and rebuild with a renewed focus on values, boundaries, and rest without guilt.


We explore what it takes to avoid burnout in both traditional workplaces and entrepreneurial life, how to apply research backed strategies like Snyder’s Hope Theory, and why even the most accomplished people still wrestle with impostor syndrome.


Here are just a few of the themes we dig into with Jen:

  • Jen’s experience in Riyadh and witnessing rapid cultural shifts in women’s empowerment and the future of work
  • The six root causes of burnout and how they show up for entrepreneurs and solopreneurs
  • Why “rest without guilt” is essential for true recovery
  • How to apply a “deathbed regret” filter when making business and life decisions
  • What impostor syndrome looks like at the top levels of leadership (and how to reframe your inner dialogue)
  • Using hope as a strategy: setting micro goals, creating multiple pathways, and celebrating wins
  • Why fiction is one of the most powerful tools for building empathy
  • The role of values alignment in sustainable success


This is a conversation that blends research, real life lessons, and candid storytelling about the highs and lows of chasing meaningful work. Whether you’re feeling stuck, burned out, or just in need of a perspective shift, Jen offers tools, strategies, and a whole lot of honesty to help you find your way forward.

Enjoy this conversation with Jennifer Moss.


Episode Links: 

Jennifer Moss: Website 

Why Are We Here by Jennifer Moss

The Burnout Epidemic by Jennifer Moss

Unlocking Happiness at Work by Jennifer Moss

LinkedIn Learning Courses by Jennifer Moss

Creating a Happier Workplace is Possible—and Worth It - HBR Article 

A Little Life by Hanya Yanagihara

Cloud Cuckoo Land by Anthony Doerr

The Smile CEO: Jim Moss


We’d love to connect with you. Here’s where to find us: 

Vienna Waits Website

Subscribe to Vienna Five Newsletter

Waypoint Retreat

Vienna Waits on Instagram

Greg’s LinkedIn 

Whitney’s LinkedIn 


Every other Thursday, we talk to people who got UNBLOCKED. You'll hear stories about finding clarity, career paths, career pivots and living with intention. Our guests tell us how they realized something had to change, made bold moves, and built lives that feel more aligned, more alive, and more intentional. We’ll share some of our own stories too, because we’re right here, figuring it out like everyone else. 


]]> Thu, 14 Aug 2025 04:00:00 -0400 https://the-unblock-yourself-podcast-f.cohostpodcasting.com/episodes/burnout-values-and-unblocked-hope-with-jennifer-moss-finding-clarity-in-career-paths-and-career-pivots 49:29 In this episode, we chat with award winning author, speaker, and workplace culture expert Jennifer Moss for a conversation about burnout, resilience, hope, and the realities of building a career and a life on your own terms.


From her early days in journalism and PR to founding a tech company with her husband Jim Moss, Jen shares the winding path that led her to become a globally recognized voice on workplace happiness and well being. Along the way, she opens up about the personal burnout that forced her to stop, reset, and rebuild with a renewed focus on values, boundaries, and rest without guilt.


We explore what it takes to avoid burnout in both traditional workplaces and entrepreneurial life, how to apply research backed strategies like Snyder’s Hope Theory, and why even the most accomplished people still wrestle with impostor syndrome.


Here are just a few of the themes we dig into with Jen:

  • Jen’s experience in Riyadh and witnessing rapid cultural shifts in women’s empowerment and the future of work
  • The six root causes of burnout and how they show up for entrepreneurs and solopreneurs
  • Why “rest without guilt” is essential for true recovery
  • How to apply a “deathbed regret” filter when making business and life decisions
  • What impostor syndrome looks like at the top levels of leadership (and how to reframe your inner dialogue)
  • Using hope as a strategy: setting micro goals, creating multiple pathways, and celebrating wins
  • Why fiction is one of the most powerful tools for building empathy
  • The role of values alignment in sustainable success


This is a conversation that blends research, real life lessons, and candid storytelling about the highs and lows of chasing meaningful work. Whether you’re feeling stuck, burned out, or just in need of a perspective shift, Jen offers tools, strategies, and a whole lot of honesty to help you find your way forward.

Enjoy this conversation with Jennifer Moss.


Episode Links: 

Jennifer Moss: Website 

Why Are We Here by Jennifer Moss

The Burnout Epidemic by Jennifer Moss

Unlocking Happiness at Work by Jennifer Moss

LinkedIn Learning Courses by Jennifer Moss

Creating a Happier Workplace is Possible—and Worth It - HBR Article 

A Little Life by Hanya Yanagihara

Cloud Cuckoo Land by Anthony Doerr

The Smile CEO: Jim Moss


We’d love to connect with you. Here’s where to find us: 

Vienna Waits Website

Subscribe to Vienna Five Newsletter

Waypoint Retreat

Vienna Waits on Instagram

Greg’s LinkedIn 

Whitney’s LinkedIn 


Every other Thursday, we talk to people who got UNBLOCKED. You'll hear stories about finding clarity, career paths, career pivots and living with intention. Our guests tell us how they realized something had to change, made bold moves, and built lives that feel more aligned, more alive, and more intentional. We’ll share some of our own stories too, because we’re right here, figuring it out like everyone else. 


]]> In this episode, we chat with award winning author, speaker, and workplace culture expert Jennifer Moss for a conversation about burnout, resilience, hope, and the realities of building a career and a life on your own terms.


From her early days in journalism and PR to founding a tech company with her husband Jim Moss, Jen shares the winding path that led her to become a globally recognized voice on workplace happiness and well being. Along the way, she opens up about the personal burnout that forced her to stop, reset, and rebuild with a renewed focus on values, boundaries, and rest without guilt.


We explore what it takes to avoid burnout in both traditional workplaces and entrepreneurial life, how to apply research backed strategies like Snyder’s Hope Theory, and why even the most accomplished people still wrestle with impostor syndrome.


Here are just a few of the themes we dig into with Jen:

  • Jen’s experience in Riyadh and witnessing rapid cultural shifts in women’s empowerment and the future of work
  • The six root causes of burnout and how they show up for entrepreneurs and solopreneurs
  • Why “rest without guilt” is essential for true recovery
  • How to apply a “deathbed regret” filter when making business and life decisions
  • What impostor syndrome looks like at the top levels of leadership (and how to reframe your inner dialogue)
  • Using hope as a strategy: setting micro goals, creating multiple pathways, and celebrating wins
  • Why fiction is one of the most powerful tools for building empathy
  • The role of values alignment in sustainable success


This is a conversation that blends research, real life lessons, and candid storytelling about the highs and lows of chasing meaningful work. Whether you’re feeling stuck, burned out, or just in need of a perspective shift, Jen offers tools, strategies, and a whole lot of honesty to help you find your way forward.

Enjoy this conversation with Jennifer Moss.


Episode Links: 

Jennifer Moss: Website 

Why Are We Here by Jennifer Moss

The Burnout Epidemic by Jennifer Moss

Unlocking Happiness at Work by Jennifer Moss

LinkedIn Learning Courses by Jennifer Moss

Creating a Happier Workplace is Possible—and Worth It - HBR Article 

A Little Life by Hanya Yanagihara

Cloud Cuckoo Land by Anthony Doerr

The Smile CEO: Jim Moss


We’d love to connect with you. Here’s where to find us: 

Vienna Waits Website

Subscribe to Vienna Five Newsletter

Waypoint Retreat

Vienna Waits on Instagram

Greg’s LinkedIn 

Whitney’s LinkedIn 


Every other Thursday, we talk to people who got UNBLOCKED. You'll hear stories about finding clarity, career paths, career pivots and living with intention. Our guests tell us how they realized something had to change, made bold moves, and built lives that feel more aligned, more alive, and more intentional. We’ll share some of our own stories too, because we’re right here, figuring it out like everyone else. 


]]> false full 9 1 ea148e00-e38f-43db-a242-8b5b1a5a6d65 <![CDATA[Serendipity, Movement and UNBLOCKED Flow with Bobby Alu: Finding Clarity in Career Paths and Career Pivots]]> In this episode, Greg sits down with Australian singer, songwriter, and musician Bobby Alu for a wide-ranging conversation about creativity, movement, rest, and what it really takes to stay in flow. From touring the world to trusting his gut and going solo, Bobby shares how he’s built a life around rhythm—onstage and off.


Bobby's music is known for capturing the feeling of your favorite drink at sunset. But behind that breezy vibe is someone who has taken big creative risks, followed unlikely threads, and chosen a path that prioritizes joy, intuition, and people over convention.


Together, Greg and Bobby talk about what it really means to live and create in flow. They dig into the unexpected moments that shape us, and what it looks like to build a life and career around rest, movement, and community.


Every other Thursday, we talk to people who got UNBLOCKED. You'll hear stories about finding clarity, career paths, career pivots and living with intention. Our guests tell us how they realized something had to change, made bold moves, and built lives that feel more aligned, more alive, and more intentional. We’ll share some of our own stories too, because we’re right here, figuring it out like everyone else. 


Here are just a few of the themes they explore in the episode:

  • The power of rest and Bobby’s philosophy on naps and recharging
  • What he calls his “Rhythm Quest” to Ghana and how it helped him reconnect with presence and passion
  • The importance of movement and why any step counts
  • How we often glorify the leap of faith when the real challenge is surviving the free fall
  • Why people and connection are the real compass in both life and business
  • Letting go of control and allowing spontaneity to shape the creative process
  • Creating space on purpose to invite magic and possibility
  • What it means to keep things in perspective and “Keep It Tropical” even when life feels uncertain


There’s a lot packed into this one—travel stories, rhythm quests, real talk about creativity, and how to move through the stuck moments without overthinking them. It’s one of those conversations you’ll want to revisit. And if you’re looking to add something new to your bookshelf, listen to the end for Bobby’s go-to book recommendation.



Enjoy this conversation with Bobby Alu.


Episode Links:

Bobby Alu’s Website

Join Bobby Alu’s Mailing List

Bobby Alu on Instagram

Bobby Alu on YouTube

Bobby Alu on TikTok

Big Magic by Elizabeth Gilbert 


We’d love to connect with you. Here’s where to find us: 

Subscribe to Vienna Five Newsletter

Waypoint Retreat

Vienna Waits on Instagram

Greg’s LinkedIn 

Whitney’s LinkedIn 


]]> Thu, 31 Jul 2025 04:00:00 -0400 https://the-unblock-yourself-podcast-f.cohostpodcasting.com/episodes/serendipity-movement-and-unblocked-flow-with-bobby-alu-finding-clarity-in-career-paths-and-career-pivots 44:01 In this episode, Greg sits down with Australian singer, songwriter, and musician Bobby Alu for a wide-ranging conversation about creativity, movement, rest, and what it really takes to stay in flow. From touring the world to trusting his gut and going solo, Bobby shares how he’s built a life around rhythm—onstage and off.


Bobby's music is known for capturing the feeling of your favorite drink at sunset. But behind that breezy vibe is someone who has taken big creative risks, followed unlikely threads, and chosen a path that prioritizes joy, intuition, and people over convention.


Together, Greg and Bobby talk about what it really means to live and create in flow. They dig into the unexpected moments that shape us, and what it looks like to build a life and career around rest, movement, and community.


Every other Thursday, we talk to people who got UNBLOCKED. You'll hear stories about finding clarity, career paths, career pivots and living with intention. Our guests tell us how they realized something had to change, made bold moves, and built lives that feel more aligned, more alive, and more intentional. We’ll share some of our own stories too, because we’re right here, figuring it out like everyone else. 


Here are just a few of the themes they explore in the episode:

  • The power of rest and Bobby’s philosophy on naps and recharging
  • What he calls his “Rhythm Quest” to Ghana and how it helped him reconnect with presence and passion
  • The importance of movement and why any step counts
  • How we often glorify the leap of faith when the real challenge is surviving the free fall
  • Why people and connection are the real compass in both life and business
  • Letting go of control and allowing spontaneity to shape the creative process
  • Creating space on purpose to invite magic and possibility
  • What it means to keep things in perspective and “Keep It Tropical” even when life feels uncertain


There’s a lot packed into this one—travel stories, rhythm quests, real talk about creativity, and how to move through the stuck moments without overthinking them. It’s one of those conversations you’ll want to revisit. And if you’re looking to add something new to your bookshelf, listen to the end for Bobby’s go-to book recommendation.



Enjoy this conversation with Bobby Alu.


Episode Links:

Bobby Alu’s Website

Join Bobby Alu’s Mailing List

Bobby Alu on Instagram

Bobby Alu on YouTube

Bobby Alu on TikTok

Big Magic by Elizabeth Gilbert 


We’d love to connect with you. Here’s where to find us: 

Subscribe to Vienna Five Newsletter

Waypoint Retreat

Vienna Waits on Instagram

Greg’s LinkedIn 

Whitney’s LinkedIn 


]]> In this episode, Greg sits down with Australian singer, songwriter, and musician Bobby Alu for a wide-ranging conversation about creativity, movement, rest, and what it really takes to stay in flow. From touring the world to trusting his gut and going solo, Bobby shares how he’s built a life around rhythm—onstage and off.


Bobby's music is known for capturing the feeling of your favorite drink at sunset. But behind that breezy vibe is someone who has taken big creative risks, followed unlikely threads, and chosen a path that prioritizes joy, intuition, and people over convention.


Together, Greg and Bobby talk about what it really means to live and create in flow. They dig into the unexpected moments that shape us, and what it looks like to build a life and career around rest, movement, and community.


Every other Thursday, we talk to people who got UNBLOCKED. You'll hear stories about finding clarity, career paths, career pivots and living with intention. Our guests tell us how they realized something had to change, made bold moves, and built lives that feel more aligned, more alive, and more intentional. We’ll share some of our own stories too, because we’re right here, figuring it out like everyone else. 


Here are just a few of the themes they explore in the episode:

  • The power of rest and Bobby’s philosophy on naps and recharging
  • What he calls his “Rhythm Quest” to Ghana and how it helped him reconnect with presence and passion
  • The importance of movement and why any step counts
  • How we often glorify the leap of faith when the real challenge is surviving the free fall
  • Why people and connection are the real compass in both life and business
  • Letting go of control and allowing spontaneity to shape the creative process
  • Creating space on purpose to invite magic and possibility
  • What it means to keep things in perspective and “Keep It Tropical” even when life feels uncertain


There’s a lot packed into this one—travel stories, rhythm quests, real talk about creativity, and how to move through the stuck moments without overthinking them. It’s one of those conversations you’ll want to revisit. And if you’re looking to add something new to your bookshelf, listen to the end for Bobby’s go-to book recommendation.



Enjoy this conversation with Bobby Alu.


Episode Links:

Bobby Alu’s Website

Join Bobby Alu’s Mailing List

Bobby Alu on Instagram

Bobby Alu on YouTube

Bobby Alu on TikTok

Big Magic by Elizabeth Gilbert 


We’d love to connect with you. Here’s where to find us: 

Subscribe to Vienna Five Newsletter

Waypoint Retreat

Vienna Waits on Instagram

Greg’s LinkedIn 

Whitney’s LinkedIn 


]]> false full 8 1 1f7a7de4-d405-4e87-9357-95703156af3a <![CDATA[Hard-Hits, Resilience, and UNBLOCKED Heroic Mindset: Finding Clarity in Career Paths and Career Pivots]]> If you want a real-life example of post-traumatic growth, Ben Fanelli’s story is it. Greg has been on a mission to crack the code on how people turn the worst moments into the best chapters, and Ben might just be the blueprint. We’re talking about a hockey player who went through trauma you wouldn’t wish on anyone, and somehow turned it into something bigger, better, and more meaningful than the “top of the mountain” he was chasing in the first place.


Ben is now a registered psychotherapist, podcast host, motivational speaker and founder of a mental health platform, all rooted in the idea that everyone has the ability to be the hero of their own story. He joins us to spill the (sometimes messy, always honest) truth about his comeback after a life-changing injury, why the support of family, friends, and even the odd free Tim Hortons coffee can change everything, and how he’s working to make mental health support more normal and less clinical.


We get into why elite athletes definitely do feel anxiety, why chasing perfection is a trap, and what actually happens when you let yourself lean on your people. There’s lots of laughs, a little philosophy, and a reminder that the people who look “unbreakable” are often just really good at asking for help. Ben’s journey proves you can build something even better after everything falls apart.


Every other Thursday, we talk to people who got UNBLOCKED. You'll hear stories about finding clarity, career paths, career pivots and living with intention. Our guests tell us how they realized something had to change, made bold moves, and built lives that feel more aligned, more alive, and more intentional. We’ll share some of our own stories too, because we’re right here, figuring it out like everyone else. 


Links & Resources

Heroic Minds

Heroic Minds Podcast

Ben Fanelli on LinkedIn

Ben Fanelli on Instagram

4,000 Weeks Book

Greg’s Mak(hani) & Cheese Recipe


We’d love to connect with you. Here’s where to find us: 

Subscribe to Vienna Five Newsletter

Waypoint Retreat

Vienna Waits on Instagram

Greg’s LinkedIn 

Whitney’s LinkedIn 



]]> Thu, 17 Jul 2025 04:00:00 -0400 https://the-unblock-yourself-podcast-f.cohostpodcasting.com/episodes/hard-hits-resilience-and-unblocked-heroic-mindset-finding-clarity-in-career-paths-and-career-pivots 49:05 If you want a real-life example of post-traumatic growth, Ben Fanelli’s story is it. Greg has been on a mission to crack the code on how people turn the worst moments into the best chapters, and Ben might just be the blueprint. We’re talking about a hockey player who went through trauma you wouldn’t wish on anyone, and somehow turned it into something bigger, better, and more meaningful than the “top of the mountain” he was chasing in the first place.


Ben is now a registered psychotherapist, podcast host, motivational speaker and founder of a mental health platform, all rooted in the idea that everyone has the ability to be the hero of their own story. He joins us to spill the (sometimes messy, always honest) truth about his comeback after a life-changing injury, why the support of family, friends, and even the odd free Tim Hortons coffee can change everything, and how he’s working to make mental health support more normal and less clinical.


We get into why elite athletes definitely do feel anxiety, why chasing perfection is a trap, and what actually happens when you let yourself lean on your people. There’s lots of laughs, a little philosophy, and a reminder that the people who look “unbreakable” are often just really good at asking for help. Ben’s journey proves you can build something even better after everything falls apart.


Every other Thursday, we talk to people who got UNBLOCKED. You'll hear stories about finding clarity, career paths, career pivots and living with intention. Our guests tell us how they realized something had to change, made bold moves, and built lives that feel more aligned, more alive, and more intentional. We’ll share some of our own stories too, because we’re right here, figuring it out like everyone else. 


Links & Resources

Heroic Minds

Heroic Minds Podcast

Ben Fanelli on LinkedIn

Ben Fanelli on Instagram

4,000 Weeks Book

Greg’s Mak(hani) & Cheese Recipe


We’d love to connect with you. Here’s where to find us: 

Subscribe to Vienna Five Newsletter

Waypoint Retreat

Vienna Waits on Instagram

Greg’s LinkedIn 

Whitney’s LinkedIn 



]]> If you want a real-life example of post-traumatic growth, Ben Fanelli’s story is it. Greg has been on a mission to crack the code on how people turn the worst moments into the best chapters, and Ben might just be the blueprint. We’re talking about a hockey player who went through trauma you wouldn’t wish on anyone, and somehow turned it into something bigger, better, and more meaningful than the “top of the mountain” he was chasing in the first place.


Ben is now a registered psychotherapist, podcast host, motivational speaker and founder of a mental health platform, all rooted in the idea that everyone has the ability to be the hero of their own story. He joins us to spill the (sometimes messy, always honest) truth about his comeback after a life-changing injury, why the support of family, friends, and even the odd free Tim Hortons coffee can change everything, and how he’s working to make mental health support more normal and less clinical.


We get into why elite athletes definitely do feel anxiety, why chasing perfection is a trap, and what actually happens when you let yourself lean on your people. There’s lots of laughs, a little philosophy, and a reminder that the people who look “unbreakable” are often just really good at asking for help. Ben’s journey proves you can build something even better after everything falls apart.


Every other Thursday, we talk to people who got UNBLOCKED. You'll hear stories about finding clarity, career paths, career pivots and living with intention. Our guests tell us how they realized something had to change, made bold moves, and built lives that feel more aligned, more alive, and more intentional. We’ll share some of our own stories too, because we’re right here, figuring it out like everyone else. 


Links & Resources

Heroic Minds

Heroic Minds Podcast

Ben Fanelli on LinkedIn

Ben Fanelli on Instagram

4,000 Weeks Book

Greg’s Mak(hani) & Cheese Recipe


We’d love to connect with you. Here’s where to find us: 

Subscribe to Vienna Five Newsletter

Waypoint Retreat

Vienna Waits on Instagram

Greg’s LinkedIn 

Whitney’s LinkedIn 



]]> true full 7 1 0d671f27-e91e-40f2-9c82-6a4518af346b <![CDATA[What We’re Built On: Resilience + Ways We’ve Tripped Up | Finding Clarity in Career Paths and Career Pivots]]> It’s just us this week—Whitney and Greg—pulling back the curtain and kicking off a new kind of episode you’ll hear from time to time on the podcast. In between our guest conversations, we’ll be dropping these “core value” episodes where we dive into one of the six values at the heart of Vienna Waits.


This time, we’re talking about resilience. We share what resilience really means to us, why it’s so important, and how building Vienna Waits has tested and grown ours (sometimes in pretty ridiculous ways). We also share some entrepreneurial bloopers and ways that we have tripped up along our journey to build our business. Every one of these mistakes has taught us something and helped us bounce back stronger.


We break down why we believe resilience isn’t something you’re born with, but something you learn by getting up after a fall. Greg also shares our POSSE model we work through in our UNBLOCK Yourself program for resilience and how you can figure out where you might need a little boost.



You’ll hear more of these core value episodes here and there, sprinkled in with our usual interviews. If you ever feel like you’re the only one stumbling your way through something new, you’re definitely not alone. Come for the stories, stay for the laughs, and maybe leave feeling a little more courage to try your own thing. 


Every other Thursday, we talk to people who got UNBLOCKED. You'll hear stories about finding clarity, career paths, career pivots and living with intention. Our guests tell us how they realized something had to change, made bold moves, and built lives that feel more aligned, more alive, and more intentional. We’ll share some of our own stories too, because we’re right here, figuring it out like everyone else.


We’d love to connect with you. Here’s where to find us: 

Subscribe to Vienna Five Newsletter

Waypoint Retreat

Vienna Waits on Instagram

Greg’s LinkedIn 

Whitney’s LinkedIn 




]]> Thu, 03 Jul 2025 04:00:00 -0400 https://the-unblock-yourself-podcast-f.cohostpodcasting.com/episodes/what-we-re-built-on-resilience-ways-we-ve-tripped-up-finding-clarity-in-career-paths-and-career-pivots 28:07 It’s just us this week—Whitney and Greg—pulling back the curtain and kicking off a new kind of episode you’ll hear from time to time on the podcast. In between our guest conversations, we’ll be dropping these “core value” episodes where we dive into one of the six values at the heart of Vienna Waits.


This time, we’re talking about resilience. We share what resilience really means to us, why it’s so important, and how building Vienna Waits has tested and grown ours (sometimes in pretty ridiculous ways). We also share some entrepreneurial bloopers and ways that we have tripped up along our journey to build our business. Every one of these mistakes has taught us something and helped us bounce back stronger.


We break down why we believe resilience isn’t something you’re born with, but something you learn by getting up after a fall. Greg also shares our POSSE model we work through in our UNBLOCK Yourself program for resilience and how you can figure out where you might need a little boost.



You’ll hear more of these core value episodes here and there, sprinkled in with our usual interviews. If you ever feel like you’re the only one stumbling your way through something new, you’re definitely not alone. Come for the stories, stay for the laughs, and maybe leave feeling a little more courage to try your own thing. 


Every other Thursday, we talk to people who got UNBLOCKED. You'll hear stories about finding clarity, career paths, career pivots and living with intention. Our guests tell us how they realized something had to change, made bold moves, and built lives that feel more aligned, more alive, and more intentional. We’ll share some of our own stories too, because we’re right here, figuring it out like everyone else.


We’d love to connect with you. Here’s where to find us: 

Subscribe to Vienna Five Newsletter

Waypoint Retreat

Vienna Waits on Instagram

Greg’s LinkedIn 

Whitney’s LinkedIn 




]]> It’s just us this week—Whitney and Greg—pulling back the curtain and kicking off a new kind of episode you’ll hear from time to time on the podcast. In between our guest conversations, we’ll be dropping these “core value” episodes where we dive into one of the six values at the heart of Vienna Waits.


This time, we’re talking about resilience. We share what resilience really means to us, why it’s so important, and how building Vienna Waits has tested and grown ours (sometimes in pretty ridiculous ways). We also share some entrepreneurial bloopers and ways that we have tripped up along our journey to build our business. Every one of these mistakes has taught us something and helped us bounce back stronger.


We break down why we believe resilience isn’t something you’re born with, but something you learn by getting up after a fall. Greg also shares our POSSE model we work through in our UNBLOCK Yourself program for resilience and how you can figure out where you might need a little boost.



You’ll hear more of these core value episodes here and there, sprinkled in with our usual interviews. If you ever feel like you’re the only one stumbling your way through something new, you’re definitely not alone. Come for the stories, stay for the laughs, and maybe leave feeling a little more courage to try your own thing. 


Every other Thursday, we talk to people who got UNBLOCKED. You'll hear stories about finding clarity, career paths, career pivots and living with intention. Our guests tell us how they realized something had to change, made bold moves, and built lives that feel more aligned, more alive, and more intentional. We’ll share some of our own stories too, because we’re right here, figuring it out like everyone else.


We’d love to connect with you. Here’s where to find us: 

Subscribe to Vienna Five Newsletter

Waypoint Retreat

Vienna Waits on Instagram

Greg’s LinkedIn 

Whitney’s LinkedIn 




]]> false full 6 1 43adb48d-15aa-47fe-864f-7317fb818437 <![CDATA[Belonging, Service, and UNBLOCKED Leadership: Finding Clarity in Career Paths and Career Pivots]]> What happens when the person who is supposed to hold it all together is quietly falling apart?


In this episode, Greg and Whitney talk with John Neufeld, Executive Director at House of Friendship, about what it means to lead through heartbreak, show up for others in hard times, and stay grounded in purpose when life feels anything but stable.


John shares how his early experience as an immigrant — feeling like an outsider, like he didn’t belong — shaped everything that came next. It's what led him to a life of service and to building spaces where others feel seen, valued, and supported.


He opens up about the emotional toll of leadership during times of crisis, the weight we all carry, and the buffers that make resilience possible. Along the way, he shares the metaphors and mindsets that helped him find strength — like the idea of the backpack we all carry and how to keep moving forward even when it feels impossibly heavy.


In this conversation, John shares:

  • How the “backpack” metaphor helped him carry loss without letting it weigh him down
  • Why some people bounce back from adversity and others don’t — and the role that buffers play
  • What it really means to belong and why it’s central to the work he does
  • The 3 S’s that guide his leadership: Story, Strengths, and Spirit
  • Why feeding your soul is not a luxury but a leadership essential


This one’s for anyone who’s been carrying something heavy, who’s felt alone in their grief, or who just needs to hear that they’re not the only one figuring it out as they go.


Every other Thursday, we talk to people who got UNBLOCKED. You'll hear stories about finding clarity, career paths, career pivots and living with intention. Our guests tell us how they realized something had to change, made bold moves, and built lives that feel more aligned, more alive, and more intentional. We’ll share some of our own stories too, because we’re right here, figuring it out like everyone else.


Links and Resources

House of Friendship

HoF - Donate Today 

John’s LinkedIn

Farnam Street Blog

Seth Godin’s Blog

Chip & Dan Heath


We’d love to connect with you. Here’s where to find us: 

Subscribe to Vienna Five Newsletter

Waypoint Retreat

Vienna Waits on Instagram

Greg’s LinkedIn 

Whitney’s LinkedIn 


]]> Thu, 19 Jun 2025 04:00:00 -0400 https://the-unblock-yourself-podcast-f.cohostpodcasting.com/episodes/belonging-service-and-unblocked-leadership-finding-clarity-in-career-paths-and-career-pivots 39:23 What happens when the person who is supposed to hold it all together is quietly falling apart?


In this episode, Greg and Whitney talk with John Neufeld, Executive Director at House of Friendship, about what it means to lead through heartbreak, show up for others in hard times, and stay grounded in purpose when life feels anything but stable.


John shares how his early experience as an immigrant — feeling like an outsider, like he didn’t belong — shaped everything that came next. It's what led him to a life of service and to building spaces where others feel seen, valued, and supported.


He opens up about the emotional toll of leadership during times of crisis, the weight we all carry, and the buffers that make resilience possible. Along the way, he shares the metaphors and mindsets that helped him find strength — like the idea of the backpack we all carry and how to keep moving forward even when it feels impossibly heavy.


In this conversation, John shares:

  • How the “backpack” metaphor helped him carry loss without letting it weigh him down
  • Why some people bounce back from adversity and others don’t — and the role that buffers play
  • What it really means to belong and why it’s central to the work he does
  • The 3 S’s that guide his leadership: Story, Strengths, and Spirit
  • Why feeding your soul is not a luxury but a leadership essential


This one’s for anyone who’s been carrying something heavy, who’s felt alone in their grief, or who just needs to hear that they’re not the only one figuring it out as they go.


Every other Thursday, we talk to people who got UNBLOCKED. You'll hear stories about finding clarity, career paths, career pivots and living with intention. Our guests tell us how they realized something had to change, made bold moves, and built lives that feel more aligned, more alive, and more intentional. We’ll share some of our own stories too, because we’re right here, figuring it out like everyone else.


Links and Resources

House of Friendship

HoF - Donate Today 

John’s LinkedIn

Farnam Street Blog

Seth Godin’s Blog

Chip & Dan Heath


We’d love to connect with you. Here’s where to find us: 

Subscribe to Vienna Five Newsletter

Waypoint Retreat

Vienna Waits on Instagram

Greg’s LinkedIn 

Whitney’s LinkedIn 


]]> What happens when the person who is supposed to hold it all together is quietly falling apart?


In this episode, Greg and Whitney talk with John Neufeld, Executive Director at House of Friendship, about what it means to lead through heartbreak, show up for others in hard times, and stay grounded in purpose when life feels anything but stable.


John shares how his early experience as an immigrant — feeling like an outsider, like he didn’t belong — shaped everything that came next. It's what led him to a life of service and to building spaces where others feel seen, valued, and supported.


He opens up about the emotional toll of leadership during times of crisis, the weight we all carry, and the buffers that make resilience possible. Along the way, he shares the metaphors and mindsets that helped him find strength — like the idea of the backpack we all carry and how to keep moving forward even when it feels impossibly heavy.


In this conversation, John shares:

  • How the “backpack” metaphor helped him carry loss without letting it weigh him down
  • Why some people bounce back from adversity and others don’t — and the role that buffers play
  • What it really means to belong and why it’s central to the work he does
  • The 3 S’s that guide his leadership: Story, Strengths, and Spirit
  • Why feeding your soul is not a luxury but a leadership essential


This one’s for anyone who’s been carrying something heavy, who’s felt alone in their grief, or who just needs to hear that they’re not the only one figuring it out as they go.


Every other Thursday, we talk to people who got UNBLOCKED. You'll hear stories about finding clarity, career paths, career pivots and living with intention. Our guests tell us how they realized something had to change, made bold moves, and built lives that feel more aligned, more alive, and more intentional. We’ll share some of our own stories too, because we’re right here, figuring it out like everyone else.


Links and Resources

House of Friendship

HoF - Donate Today 

John’s LinkedIn

Farnam Street Blog

Seth Godin’s Blog

Chip & Dan Heath


We’d love to connect with you. Here’s where to find us: 

Subscribe to Vienna Five Newsletter

Waypoint Retreat

Vienna Waits on Instagram

Greg’s LinkedIn 

Whitney’s LinkedIn 


]]> false full 5 1 c85c569a-ea30-4233-97fd-4b985854829c <![CDATA[Self-Worth, the Human Experience and UNBLOCKED Courage: Finding Clarity in Career Paths and Career Pivots]]> In this deeply personal and powerful episode, we sit down with our long-time friend and leadership coach, Natalie Dumond. Natalie is a certified Dare to Lead facilitator, speaker, and the creator of The Worthy Project, a transformational coaching program for women.


Natalie shares how she walked away from a successful HR career to follow a calling she couldn’t ignore. A calling filled with courage, vulnerability, and a whole lot of uncertainty. We talk about what it really takes to leave the "safe" path, how to overcome the voice in your head that keeps you stuck, and why naming your shame is the first step in reclaiming your worth.


In this conversation, Natalie shares:

  • What was behind her leap from corporate to coaching (and how a glowing door helped her decide)
  • How she got quoted in Brené Brown’s Dare to Lead and what it taught her
  • What the “itty bitty shitty committee” is and how to stop it from running your life
  • The role of self-talk, action, and intuition in getting unblocked
  • A reminder that your personal story has the power to heal others BUT only if you show up and share it


This one’s for anyone who’s staring down a big decision, battling inner doubt, or ready to take the leap toward something that actually lights them up.


Every other Thursday, we talk to people who got UNBLOCKED. You'll hear stories about finding clarity, career paths, career pivots and living with intention. Our guests tell us how they realized something had to change, made bold moves, and built lives that feel more aligned, more alive, and more intentional. We’ll share some of our own stories, too, because we’re right here, figuring it out like everyone else.


Connect with Natalie

Natalie Dumond's Website

The Worthy Project

Dare to Lead by Brené Brown

Natalie Dumond on LinkedIn


We’d love to connect with you. Here’s where to find us: 

Subscribe to Vienna Five Newsletter

Waypoint Retreat

Vienna Waits on Instagram

Greg’s LinkedIn 

Whitney’s LinkedIn 


]]> Thu, 05 Jun 2025 04:00:00 -0400 https://the-unblock-yourself-podcast-f.cohostpodcasting.com/episodes/self-worth-the-human-experience-and-unblocked-courage-finding-clarity-in-career-paths-and-career-pivots 39:49 In this deeply personal and powerful episode, we sit down with our long-time friend and leadership coach, Natalie Dumond. Natalie is a certified Dare to Lead facilitator, speaker, and the creator of The Worthy Project, a transformational coaching program for women.


Natalie shares how she walked away from a successful HR career to follow a calling she couldn’t ignore. A calling filled with courage, vulnerability, and a whole lot of uncertainty. We talk about what it really takes to leave the "safe" path, how to overcome the voice in your head that keeps you stuck, and why naming your shame is the first step in reclaiming your worth.


In this conversation, Natalie shares:

  • What was behind her leap from corporate to coaching (and how a glowing door helped her decide)
  • How she got quoted in Brené Brown’s Dare to Lead and what it taught her
  • What the “itty bitty shitty committee” is and how to stop it from running your life
  • The role of self-talk, action, and intuition in getting unblocked
  • A reminder that your personal story has the power to heal others BUT only if you show up and share it


This one’s for anyone who’s staring down a big decision, battling inner doubt, or ready to take the leap toward something that actually lights them up.


Every other Thursday, we talk to people who got UNBLOCKED. You'll hear stories about finding clarity, career paths, career pivots and living with intention. Our guests tell us how they realized something had to change, made bold moves, and built lives that feel more aligned, more alive, and more intentional. We’ll share some of our own stories, too, because we’re right here, figuring it out like everyone else.


Connect with Natalie

Natalie Dumond's Website

The Worthy Project

Dare to Lead by Brené Brown

Natalie Dumond on LinkedIn


We’d love to connect with you. Here’s where to find us: 

Subscribe to Vienna Five Newsletter

Waypoint Retreat

Vienna Waits on Instagram

Greg’s LinkedIn 

Whitney’s LinkedIn 


]]> In this deeply personal and powerful episode, we sit down with our long-time friend and leadership coach, Natalie Dumond. Natalie is a certified Dare to Lead facilitator, speaker, and the creator of The Worthy Project, a transformational coaching program for women.


Natalie shares how she walked away from a successful HR career to follow a calling she couldn’t ignore. A calling filled with courage, vulnerability, and a whole lot of uncertainty. We talk about what it really takes to leave the "safe" path, how to overcome the voice in your head that keeps you stuck, and why naming your shame is the first step in reclaiming your worth.


In this conversation, Natalie shares:

  • What was behind her leap from corporate to coaching (and how a glowing door helped her decide)
  • How she got quoted in Brené Brown’s Dare to Lead and what it taught her
  • What the “itty bitty shitty committee” is and how to stop it from running your life
  • The role of self-talk, action, and intuition in getting unblocked
  • A reminder that your personal story has the power to heal others BUT only if you show up and share it


This one’s for anyone who’s staring down a big decision, battling inner doubt, or ready to take the leap toward something that actually lights them up.


Every other Thursday, we talk to people who got UNBLOCKED. You'll hear stories about finding clarity, career paths, career pivots and living with intention. Our guests tell us how they realized something had to change, made bold moves, and built lives that feel more aligned, more alive, and more intentional. We’ll share some of our own stories, too, because we’re right here, figuring it out like everyone else.


Connect with Natalie

Natalie Dumond's Website

The Worthy Project

Dare to Lead by Brené Brown

Natalie Dumond on LinkedIn


We’d love to connect with you. Here’s where to find us: 

Subscribe to Vienna Five Newsletter

Waypoint Retreat

Vienna Waits on Instagram

Greg’s LinkedIn 

Whitney’s LinkedIn 


]]> true full 4 1 0a5d7ed2-0e70-419b-8b67-1ec70c875288 <![CDATA[Sobriety, Loss, and UNBLOCKED Creativity: Finding Clarity in Career Paths and Career Pivots]]> Every other Thursday, we talk to people who got UNBLOCKED. You'll hear stories about finding clarity, career paths, career pivots and living with intention. Our guests tell us how they realized something had to change, made bold moves, and built lives that feel more aligned, more alive, and more intentional. We’ll share some of our own stories, too, because we’re right here, figuring it out like everyone else.


In our very first guest episode of the UNBLOCK Yourself Podcast, we sit down with Bob Mathers. He is a keynote speaker, customer success coach, podcast host, and (self-proclaimed) part-time rock god. 


Bob knows firsthand what it feels like to be blocked. He spent years living on autopilot, chasing success, and still feeling disconnected from what actually mattered.


It took a series of wake-up calls, from personal loss to getting sober to a terrifying health scare with his son, to shake him into living intentionally.


In this conversation, Bob shares:

  • How "success" can sometimes hide deep disconnection
  • The truth about sobriety, the good, the hard, and the surprising
  • Why creativity and curiosity are critical tools for living with purpose
  • How a personal crisis can become a catalyst for transformation
  • One piece of advice we have not been able to stop thinking about


This is a real and raw conversation about what it takes to stop letting life happen to you and start living with intention, creativity, and heart.

If this conversation resonates, we'd love it if you'd subscribe, share with a friend, or leave a review to help more people get UNBLOCKED and start living and working with intention.


Links & Resources

The Growth Mixtape Podcast

Bob Mathers on LinkedIn

Morning Pages 

Rick Rubin: The Creative Act

David Goggins: The Cookie Jar 


We’d love to connect with you. Here’s where to find us: 

Subscribe to Vienna Five Newsletter

Waypoint Retreat

Vienna Waits on Instagram

Greg’s LinkedIn 

Whitney’s LinkedIn 


]]> Thu, 22 May 2025 04:00:00 -0400 https://the-unblock-yourself-podcast-f.cohostpodcasting.com/episodes/sobriety-loss-and-unblocked-creativity-finding-clarity-in-career-paths-and-career-pivots 47:45 Every other Thursday, we talk to people who got UNBLOCKED. You'll hear stories about finding clarity, career paths, career pivots and living with intention. Our guests tell us how they realized something had to change, made bold moves, and built lives that feel more aligned, more alive, and more intentional. We’ll share some of our own stories, too, because we’re right here, figuring it out like everyone else.


In our very first guest episode of the UNBLOCK Yourself Podcast, we sit down with Bob Mathers. He is a keynote speaker, customer success coach, podcast host, and (self-proclaimed) part-time rock god. 


Bob knows firsthand what it feels like to be blocked. He spent years living on autopilot, chasing success, and still feeling disconnected from what actually mattered.


It took a series of wake-up calls, from personal loss to getting sober to a terrifying health scare with his son, to shake him into living intentionally.


In this conversation, Bob shares:

  • How "success" can sometimes hide deep disconnection
  • The truth about sobriety, the good, the hard, and the surprising
  • Why creativity and curiosity are critical tools for living with purpose
  • How a personal crisis can become a catalyst for transformation
  • One piece of advice we have not been able to stop thinking about


This is a real and raw conversation about what it takes to stop letting life happen to you and start living with intention, creativity, and heart.

If this conversation resonates, we'd love it if you'd subscribe, share with a friend, or leave a review to help more people get UNBLOCKED and start living and working with intention.


Links & Resources

The Growth Mixtape Podcast

Bob Mathers on LinkedIn

Morning Pages 

Rick Rubin: The Creative Act

David Goggins: The Cookie Jar 


We’d love to connect with you. Here’s where to find us: 

Subscribe to Vienna Five Newsletter

Waypoint Retreat

Vienna Waits on Instagram

Greg’s LinkedIn 

Whitney’s LinkedIn 


]]> Every other Thursday, we talk to people who got UNBLOCKED. You'll hear stories about finding clarity, career paths, career pivots and living with intention. Our guests tell us how they realized something had to change, made bold moves, and built lives that feel more aligned, more alive, and more intentional. We’ll share some of our own stories, too, because we’re right here, figuring it out like everyone else.


In our very first guest episode of the UNBLOCK Yourself Podcast, we sit down with Bob Mathers. He is a keynote speaker, customer success coach, podcast host, and (self-proclaimed) part-time rock god. 


Bob knows firsthand what it feels like to be blocked. He spent years living on autopilot, chasing success, and still feeling disconnected from what actually mattered.


It took a series of wake-up calls, from personal loss to getting sober to a terrifying health scare with his son, to shake him into living intentionally.


In this conversation, Bob shares:

  • How "success" can sometimes hide deep disconnection
  • The truth about sobriety, the good, the hard, and the surprising
  • Why creativity and curiosity are critical tools for living with purpose
  • How a personal crisis can become a catalyst for transformation
  • One piece of advice we have not been able to stop thinking about


This is a real and raw conversation about what it takes to stop letting life happen to you and start living with intention, creativity, and heart.

If this conversation resonates, we'd love it if you'd subscribe, share with a friend, or leave a review to help more people get UNBLOCKED and start living and working with intention.


Links & Resources

The Growth Mixtape Podcast

Bob Mathers on LinkedIn

Morning Pages 

Rick Rubin: The Creative Act

David Goggins: The Cookie Jar 


We’d love to connect with you. Here’s where to find us: 

Subscribe to Vienna Five Newsletter

Waypoint Retreat

Vienna Waits on Instagram

Greg’s LinkedIn 

Whitney’s LinkedIn 


]]> true full 3 1 2947e890-041b-458d-bcc6-9aadead0a8c5 <![CDATA[Purpose, Loss, and UNBLOCKED Reinvention: Finding Clarity in Career Paths and Career Pivots]]> In this episode of the UNBLOCK Yourself Podcast, we continue sharing the stories behind your hosts, Greg and Whitney.


Today, Greg shares his journey — from building a life that looked perfect on the outside, to navigating unimaginable loss, and ultimately stepping fully into a life of intention and purpose.


Through the highs of career success and the depths of personal tragedy, Greg found himself faced with a choice: stay in survival mode, or intentionally create a new chapter.


This conversation is about resilience, realignment, and choosing to live fully — not just when life forces your hand, but because you decide to.


In this conversation, Greg shares:

  • Growing up with strong family roots and high expectations
  • Building a career and family on autopilot without questioning the cost
  • Navigating the loss of his wife during the COVID-19 pandemic
  • Learning how to rebuild life with intention, clarity, and heart
  • Why you do not have to wait for tragedy to live the life you want


Greg’s story is at the heart of why we’re doing this work today.


We are so grateful you are here.


We’d love to connect with you. Here’s where to find us: 

Vienna Waits Website

Subscribe to Vienna Five Newsletter

Waypoint Retreat

Vienna Waits on Instagram

Greg’s LinkedIn 

Whitney’s LinkedIn 


Every other Thursday, we talk to people who got UNBLOCKED. You'll hear stories about finding clarity, career paths, career pivots and living with intention. Our guests tell us how they realized something had to change, made bold moves, and built lives that feel more aligned, more alive, and more intentional. We’ll share some of our own stories too, because we’re right here, figuring it out like everyone else.



]]> Wed, 14 May 2025 11:33:00 -0400 https://the-unblock-yourself-podcast-f.cohostpodcasting.com/episodes/purpose-loss-and-unblocked-reinvention-finding-clarity-in-career-paths-and-career-pivots 36:38 In this episode of the UNBLOCK Yourself Podcast, we continue sharing the stories behind your hosts, Greg and Whitney.


Today, Greg shares his journey — from building a life that looked perfect on the outside, to navigating unimaginable loss, and ultimately stepping fully into a life of intention and purpose.


Through the highs of career success and the depths of personal tragedy, Greg found himself faced with a choice: stay in survival mode, or intentionally create a new chapter.


This conversation is about resilience, realignment, and choosing to live fully — not just when life forces your hand, but because you decide to.


In this conversation, Greg shares:

  • Growing up with strong family roots and high expectations
  • Building a career and family on autopilot without questioning the cost
  • Navigating the loss of his wife during the COVID-19 pandemic
  • Learning how to rebuild life with intention, clarity, and heart
  • Why you do not have to wait for tragedy to live the life you want


Greg’s story is at the heart of why we’re doing this work today.


We are so grateful you are here.


We’d love to connect with you. Here’s where to find us: 

Vienna Waits Website

Subscribe to Vienna Five Newsletter

Waypoint Retreat

Vienna Waits on Instagram

Greg’s LinkedIn 

Whitney’s LinkedIn 


Every other Thursday, we talk to people who got UNBLOCKED. You'll hear stories about finding clarity, career paths, career pivots and living with intention. Our guests tell us how they realized something had to change, made bold moves, and built lives that feel more aligned, more alive, and more intentional. We’ll share some of our own stories too, because we’re right here, figuring it out like everyone else.



]]> In this episode of the UNBLOCK Yourself Podcast, we continue sharing the stories behind your hosts, Greg and Whitney.


Today, Greg shares his journey — from building a life that looked perfect on the outside, to navigating unimaginable loss, and ultimately stepping fully into a life of intention and purpose.


Through the highs of career success and the depths of personal tragedy, Greg found himself faced with a choice: stay in survival mode, or intentionally create a new chapter.


This conversation is about resilience, realignment, and choosing to live fully — not just when life forces your hand, but because you decide to.


In this conversation, Greg shares:

  • Growing up with strong family roots and high expectations
  • Building a career and family on autopilot without questioning the cost
  • Navigating the loss of his wife during the COVID-19 pandemic
  • Learning how to rebuild life with intention, clarity, and heart
  • Why you do not have to wait for tragedy to live the life you want


Greg’s story is at the heart of why we’re doing this work today.


We are so grateful you are here.


We’d love to connect with you. Here’s where to find us: 

Vienna Waits Website

Subscribe to Vienna Five Newsletter

Waypoint Retreat

Vienna Waits on Instagram

Greg’s LinkedIn 

Whitney’s LinkedIn 


Every other Thursday, we talk to people who got UNBLOCKED. You'll hear stories about finding clarity, career paths, career pivots and living with intention. Our guests tell us how they realized something had to change, made bold moves, and built lives that feel more aligned, more alive, and more intentional. We’ll share some of our own stories too, because we’re right here, figuring it out like everyone else.



]]> true full 2 1 777920ae-dbdf-41f3-b31f-597f615cae47 <![CDATA[Hard Lessons, New Beginnings, and UNBLOCKED Confidence: Finding Clarity in Career Paths and Career Pivots]]> Welcome to the very first episode of the UNBLOCK Yourself Podcast.


We are kicking things off by sharing a little more about who we are, where we have been, and why we care so much about helping people live and work with more intention.


In this episode, Greg interviews Whitney about her journey — growing up with a lot of change and challenge, building a career as a young single mom, and spending years chasing success. 


We talk about survival mode, work, identity, and the hard (but good) decision to stop living on autopilot and start making choices that feel real and meaningful.


We believe you can get UNBLOCKED. We believe you can create a life and career that actually feels like yours.

And it starts by getting honest about where you are, and what you really want.


In this conversation, Whitney shares:

  • Growing up fast and learning to survive
  • Building a career without a real sense of "why"
  • The cost of being valued for the wrong things
  • What it takes to step out of autopilot and into something real


This is Whitney's story. Thanks for being here for it. 


We’d love to connect with you. Here’s where to find us: 

Vienna Waits Website

Subscribe to Vienna Five Newsletter

Waypoint Retreat

Vienna Waits on Instagram

Greg’s LinkedIn 

Whitney’s LinkedIn 


Every other Thursday, we talk to people who got UNBLOCKED. You'll hear stories about finding clarity, career paths, career pivots and living with intention. Our guests tell us how they realized something had to change, made bold moves, and built lives that feel more aligned, more alive, and more intentional. We’ll share some of our own stories too, because we’re right here, figuring it out like everyone else. 



]]> Wed, 14 May 2025 11:22:00 -0400 https://the-unblock-yourself-podcast-f.cohostpodcasting.com/episodes/hard-lessons-new-beginnings-and-unblocked-confidence-finding-clarity-in-career-paths-and-career-pivots 20:26 Welcome to the very first episode of the UNBLOCK Yourself Podcast.


We are kicking things off by sharing a little more about who we are, where we have been, and why we care so much about helping people live and work with more intention.


In this episode, Greg interviews Whitney about her journey — growing up with a lot of change and challenge, building a career as a young single mom, and spending years chasing success. 


We talk about survival mode, work, identity, and the hard (but good) decision to stop living on autopilot and start making choices that feel real and meaningful.


We believe you can get UNBLOCKED. We believe you can create a life and career that actually feels like yours.

And it starts by getting honest about where you are, and what you really want.


In this conversation, Whitney shares:

  • Growing up fast and learning to survive
  • Building a career without a real sense of "why"
  • The cost of being valued for the wrong things
  • What it takes to step out of autopilot and into something real


This is Whitney's story. Thanks for being here for it. 


We’d love to connect with you. Here’s where to find us: 

Vienna Waits Website

Subscribe to Vienna Five Newsletter

Waypoint Retreat

Vienna Waits on Instagram

Greg’s LinkedIn 

Whitney’s LinkedIn 


Every other Thursday, we talk to people who got UNBLOCKED. You'll hear stories about finding clarity, career paths, career pivots and living with intention. Our guests tell us how they realized something had to change, made bold moves, and built lives that feel more aligned, more alive, and more intentional. We’ll share some of our own stories too, because we’re right here, figuring it out like everyone else. 



]]> Welcome to the very first episode of the UNBLOCK Yourself Podcast.


We are kicking things off by sharing a little more about who we are, where we have been, and why we care so much about helping people live and work with more intention.


In this episode, Greg interviews Whitney about her journey — growing up with a lot of change and challenge, building a career as a young single mom, and spending years chasing success. 


We talk about survival mode, work, identity, and the hard (but good) decision to stop living on autopilot and start making choices that feel real and meaningful.


We believe you can get UNBLOCKED. We believe you can create a life and career that actually feels like yours.

And it starts by getting honest about where you are, and what you really want.


In this conversation, Whitney shares:

  • Growing up fast and learning to survive
  • Building a career without a real sense of "why"
  • The cost of being valued for the wrong things
  • What it takes to step out of autopilot and into something real


This is Whitney's story. Thanks for being here for it. 


We’d love to connect with you. Here’s where to find us: 

Vienna Waits Website

Subscribe to Vienna Five Newsletter

Waypoint Retreat

Vienna Waits on Instagram

Greg’s LinkedIn 

Whitney’s LinkedIn 


Every other Thursday, we talk to people who got UNBLOCKED. You'll hear stories about finding clarity, career paths, career pivots and living with intention. Our guests tell us how they realized something had to change, made bold moves, and built lives that feel more aligned, more alive, and more intentional. We’ll share some of our own stories too, because we’re right here, figuring it out like everyone else. 



]]> true full 1 1 3bc14076-01d3-4a40-9a74-3c25ab9980c0 <![CDATA[The UNBLOCK Yourself Podcast: Finding Clarity in Career Paths and Career Pivots]]> We are Greg and Whitney Boyd, creators of the UNBLOCK Yourself program and podcast, and the Waypoint Intentional Living Retreat. We’re also former corporate world hustlers who believe life is way too short to live on autopilot.


We think it is wild that people are not sprinting toward work and lives that actually light them up. But we get it. We’ve been there too. Most people are stuck or at least feel that way. That’s where this podcast comes in.



Every other Thursday, we talk to people who got UNBLOCKED. You'll hear stories about finding clarity, career paths, career pivots and living with intention. Our guests tell us how they realized something had to change, made bold moves, and built lives that feel more aligned, more alive, and more intentional. We’ll share some of our own stories too, because we’re right here, figuring it out like everyone else. 


Some guests you’ll recognize. Others you will meet for the first time. But all of them will help you take the next right step toward a life that feels authentically yours. One that is off autopilot and intentionally lived.


]]> Fri, 09 May 2025 07:50:38 -0400 https://the-unblock-yourself-podcast-f.cohostpodcasting.com/episodes/the-unblock-yourself-podcast-finding-clarity-in-career-paths-and-career-pivots 1:25 We are Greg and Whitney Boyd, creators of the UNBLOCK Yourself program and podcast, and the Waypoint Intentional Living Retreat. We’re also former corporate world hustlers who believe life is way too short to live on autopilot.


We think it is wild that people are not sprinting toward work and lives that actually light them up. But we get it. We’ve been there too. Most people are stuck or at least feel that way. That’s where this podcast comes in.



Every other Thursday, we talk to people who got UNBLOCKED. You'll hear stories about finding clarity, career paths, career pivots and living with intention. Our guests tell us how they realized something had to change, made bold moves, and built lives that feel more aligned, more alive, and more intentional. We’ll share some of our own stories too, because we’re right here, figuring it out like everyone else. 


Some guests you’ll recognize. Others you will meet for the first time. But all of them will help you take the next right step toward a life that feels authentically yours. One that is off autopilot and intentionally lived.


]]> We are Greg and Whitney Boyd, creators of the UNBLOCK Yourself program and podcast, and the Waypoint Intentional Living Retreat. We’re also former corporate world hustlers who believe life is way too short to live on autopilot.


We think it is wild that people are not sprinting toward work and lives that actually light them up. But we get it. We’ve been there too. Most people are stuck or at least feel that way. That’s where this podcast comes in.



Every other Thursday, we talk to people who got UNBLOCKED. You'll hear stories about finding clarity, career paths, career pivots and living with intention. Our guests tell us how they realized something had to change, made bold moves, and built lives that feel more aligned, more alive, and more intentional. We’ll share some of our own stories too, because we’re right here, figuring it out like everyone else. 


Some guests you’ll recognize. Others you will meet for the first time. But all of them will help you take the next right step toward a life that feels authentically yours. One that is off autopilot and intentionally lived.


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