In this episode, I’m joined by baker, entrepreneur, and proud member of the queer community Tom Nechodomu, founder of Behind the Bread Box, for a conversation that’s both heartfelt and joyful. From baking with his grandmother to rebuilding his life after major personal and professional shifts, Tom shares how he found his way back to himself—one loaf at a time. He opens up about identity, faith, loss, sobriety, and starting over in his 40s. What began as a coping tool became a calling, and today baking is more than his profession—it’s how he creates joy, connection, and a life aligned from the inside out.
#36 When Girls Believe They Belong: A Conversation with Sarah Jakle
In this episode, I’m joined by social worker, policy advocate, and founder of DemocraShe, Sarah Jakle, for a conversation that feels both deeply grounding and powerfully activating. From her early work supporting unhoused communities and studying trauma, to navigating her own life-altering autoimmune diagnosis, Sarah shares the personal and professional experiences that led her to reimagine what leadership development could look like for young women. What began as a passion for advocacy evolved into a bold, necessary mission: equipping high school girls with both the practical skills and emotional resilience to step into civic spaces with confidence, compassion, and a deep sense of belonging. Through DemocraShe, Sarah is not just preparing girls to lead, she’s helping them believe they deserve to. Together, we explore what it means to nurture the nervous system, reclaim your voice, and create environments where young women are seen, heard, and truly valued.
