Balancing Life's Issues

By: Wendy Wollner & Kai M Sorensen
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  • Wendy Wollner, CEO of Balancing Life's Issues and a single mom of three, has been juggling life’s curveballs for what feels like forever. After two divorces and the sudden loss of her kids' stepfather, she’s still standing strong. With 25 years of experience running a women-owned and B Corp Certified business, Wendy has learned that what she truly needed (besides more coffee) was real work/life balance. Join Wendy and her partner-in-crime, producer Kai, as they chat with folks from all walks of life to explore the big question: what inspires us? This is Balancing Life's Issues, the Podcast, where we uncover the magic that makes life extraordinary.
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Episodes
  • The Power & Persistence of DEI with Ruchi Jalla

    The Power & Persistence of DEI with Ruchi Jalla
    Feb 13 2025
    In this thought-provoking episode of Balancing Life’s Issues, Wendy Wollner sits down with Ruchi Jalla, a leader in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI), to explore the challenges and triumphs of integrating DEI into organizational culture, particularly in the healthcare sector. Ruchi shares her personal journey into DEI, the misconceptions that often lead to resistance, and the resilience required to push forward in a politically charged climate. She highlights why DEI is essential for both business success and societal progress, emphasizing that the work must continue despite setbacks. From tackling healthcare disparities to navigating polarized conversations, this episode delivers powerful insights, practical strategies, and a message of hope for anyone committed to making workplaces and communities more inclusive.
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    14 mins
  • Finding Your Voice with Terry Szuplat, Former Obama Speechwriter

    Finding Your Voice with Terry Szuplat, Former Obama Speechwriter
    Jan 31 2025
    In this powerful and insightful episode, Wendy Wollner, CEO of Balancing Life’s Issues, sits down with Terry Szuplat, former senior speechwriter for President Obama, to explore the art of communication, leadership, and storytelling.
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    1 hr and 14 mins
  • The Resilience of Kindness: A Journey with Kath Koschel

    The Resilience of Kindness: A Journey with Kath Koschel
    Nov 5 2024

    In this powerful episode of Balancing Life's Issues, host Wendy Wollner welcomes Kath Koschel, founder of the Kindness Factory, to share her extraordinary journey of resilience, hope, and the life-changing power of kindness. From surviving personal loss and physical adversity to sparking a global kindness movement, Kath’s story is a testament to the strength found in compassion. Together, Wendy and Kath discuss the science of kindness, the courage required to choose optimism, and how small acts can transform lives.

    Key Takeaways:

    • The Science and Impact of Kindness: Kath shares insights on what happens in the brain when we give or receive kindness, inspiring a ripple effect that can touch both familiar faces and strangers.
    • Turning Adversity into Action: Kath reveals her journey from enduring life-altering injuries and profound loss to building the Kindness Factory, a global movement celebrating acts of kindness.
    • Choosing Tough Love Over Sympathy: Wendy and Kath explore the importance of “strong skills” like compassion and empathy, which require both honesty and courage, and how they’re different from simply being nice.
    • Finding Optimism Through Gratitude: Kath shares her practical approach to overcoming tough days through gratitude and choosing to focus on positive influences, which sustains her resilience.

    Links Mentioned:

    • Learn more about Kath Koschel and her work: https://kathkoschel.com
    • Log an act of kindness and join the movement: https://kindnessfactory.com

    The world is changed by your example, not by your opinion

    Got an idea for the show? Email producer Kai kai@balancinglifesissues.com
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    20 mins

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