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.
#34 Paisley the Musical: Teaching Kids (and Adults) They Are Enough
In this episode, I’m joined by writer, producer, and visionary creative Deborah Weed for a conversation that feels equal parts magical and deeply transformative. Deborah is the heart behind Paisley the Musical and founder of the Self-Worth Initiative, a movement rooted in helping people reclaim their voice, their value, and their power. From directing multi-million-dollar corporate projects to spending three years bedridden from a life-threatening misdiagnosis, Deborah shares the pivotal moments that reshaped her understanding of self-esteem versus self-worth. What began with a single copper penny became a mission: to help children (and the adults who love them) understand that their value isn’t determined by perfection, performance, or outside validation. Together, we explore the courage it takes to stop giving your power away “quill by quill” and what it means to step back into your authentic voice.
