Episodes

Nov. 8, 2022

Following Joy to Find Great Work with Matt Heagerty | UYGW039

On this week’s episode of Unleashing YOUR Great Work, we dive into the worlds of Mat Heagerty, a rad graphic novelist creating Great Work one Lumberjack Vampire at a time (A Lumberjackula, if you will). Growing up dyslexic an...
Nov. 1, 2022

The Problems of Perfectionism | UYGW038

Do you remember a time when a project took you so long to complete because everything needed to be “just right”? Maybe you’re a music composer, and you can’t quite finish that new song because something in the lyrics just ref...
Oct. 25, 2022

Great Work From The Inside Out with Tammy Gooler Loeb | UYGW037

Let’s get serious for a second. Imagine yourself on your deathbed. Are you going to be glad you spent all that time at a job that didn’t fulfill you? It’s time to call upon the wisdom of Tammy Gooler Loeb, a career and execut...
Oct. 18, 2022

The Hollywood Approach To Great Work! with Kristina Paider | UYGW036

This week we are getting the professional Hollywood “zhoosh!” Developmental editor and writing coach Kristina Paider shares how she became the “story doctor.” Starting in a small town in Wisconsin, while bleeding green and go...
Oct. 11, 2022

Tunes, Teens, and In Between with Dr. Kimberly Moffit | UYGW035

On this week’s episode of Unleashing YOUR Great Work, we are going VIRAL! Leading relationship expert, TikTok sensation, and former GIRL BAND POP STAR, Dr. Kimberly Moffit takes us along her journey through fame and fortune o...
Oct. 4, 2022

Managing Your Mind To Do Great Work | UYGW034

Ever feel a little “poodley”? Or what about “moodily”? Maybe “gloomily”? Or even “wootily”? On this week’s episode of Unleashing YOUR Great Work, Dr. Amanda Crowell discusses the one thing she believes predicts whether or not...
Sept. 27, 2022

Taking Money from Taboo to Talkable with Michelle Arpin Begina | UYGW033

On this week’s episode of Unleashing YOUR Great Work, advisor, author, and public speaker Michelle Arpin Begina guides us through one of THE MOST taboo topics most people fear the most: money. Why is it so difficult to talk a...
Sept. 20, 2022

The Creepiest Great Work with JA White | UYGW032

On this week’s episode of Unleashing YOUR Great Work, we get a behind-the-scenes look into the fantasy worlds created by author JA White, a novelist who writes creepy books for kids. 5th grade teacher and Award-winning author...
Sept. 13, 2022

The Courage To Do Great Work | UYGW01

This podcast episode is a reflection on myself and MY OWN Great Work. The idea of “Great Work” is the work that matters most to you. For myself, I wrote a book (a lifelong dream of mine), received a PhD, have a podcast, did c...
Aug. 23, 2022

Great Work is a Journey, Not a Destination With Dr. Amanda Crowell – Encore | UYGW030

We are excited to bring you this encore presentation of one of our most popular episodes. We hope you enjoy! In this week's episode, we are going deep on the nature of Great Work. It's easy to confuse Great Work with great ac...
Aug. 9, 2022

What is Great Work? With Dr. Amanda Crowell – Encore | UYGW29

We are excited to bring you this encore presentation of one of our most popular episodes. We hope you enjoy! In this episode, we are diving into the characteristics of Great Work. Join me as we discuss: The Essential Pillars ...
July 26, 2022

Why Does Great Work Matter? With Dr. Amanda Crowell – Encore | UYGW28

We are excited to bring you this encore presentation of our first episode which remains one of our most popular ones. We hope you enjoy! In this, the inaugural episode, we start at the very beginning: What is Great Work, and ...
July 12, 2022

Behind The Scenes Of The First Season Of Unleashing Your Great Work | UYGW27

After 27 episodes, the first season of Unleashing Your Great Work is coming to a close. Amanda digs into what it has been like to learn podcasting. She shares what has surprised her about doing an interview-style podcast show...
July 5, 2022

Bringing Out The Best In Others with Stephanie Willoughby | UYGW26

Today we are welcomed by an award-winning, published photographer, and the founder of Little Love Stories Photography, Stephanie Willoughby. Stephanie shares her struggles she overcame to live her life in this current state o...
June 28, 2022

How to Become the Hero of Your Own Story with Michelle Kaplan | UYGW25

This week we welcome our guest Michelle Kaplan. Overcoming struggles in her HR career, Michelle discovered her true voice through her writing and poetry. This ultimately led her to her new position as a co-producer in an off-...
June 21, 2022

Sign Up. Suit Up. Show Up. To Do Your Great Work with Gail Robertson | UYGW24

This week on the podcast, we are featuring Gail Robertson, the Chief Curiosity Officer of GailNow! She is a whirling dervish on social media and a networking super-connector, and I’ve been amazed by her energy and success for...
June 14, 2022

Using Humor to Incite Great Work with Lauren Hope Krass| UYGW23

Standup comedienne, screenwriter, and actor Lauren Hope Krass is passionate about body positivity… except, she says that body positivity is the trojan horse. Inside the trojan horse are fat activism and a message for women ev...
June 7, 2022

Behind the Scenes of Writing a Book with Guest Host Meghan Bathgate | UYGW22

This week the tables are turned as Amanda finds herself in the interview hot seat. This week we are excited to welcome her best friend, Dr. Meaghan Bathgate, as our guest host. Listen in as they chat about all things self-pub...
May 31, 2022

Great Work In Service with Amber Vilhauer | UYGW21

This week we welcome a leading digital marketing strategist, Amber Vilhauer. Amber is dedicated to supporting and coaching authors and speakers to establish a powerful, integrated online presence. Amber knows that it’s consis...
May 24, 2022

How To Believe In Your Great Work | UYGW20

This week I had the pleasure of joining AJ Harper for her monthly event called Monday Night Readings. During the event, I read the introduction to the book and share about the process of writing my book. We also dig into my j...
May 17, 2022

Want To Write A Book? Here’s How To Write A Good One.

This week I welcome AJ Harper to the podcast. AJ is an editor, publishing strategist, and a developmental editor. Previously, AJ was a ghostwriter, and has written dozens of books, some of which are New York Times Bestsellers...
May 10, 2022

How To Create A Powerful Gratitude Practice That Supports Your Great Work | UYGW18

Gratitude is a powerful practice that impacts your life, and the lives of those for whom you are grateful. And, did you know that there are THREE kinds of gratitude? It's true! • There is gratitude for what's to come, call...
May 3, 2022

Great Work is About When to Say Yes with Dr. Don Khouri | UYGW17

How are you? If your first, knee jerk response was “Busy!” or “Crazy busy” or “Scary busy” then this interview is for you. My guest this week, Dr. Don Khouri, invites us to protect our “Yes.” Whether others are asking for a f...
April 26, 2022

How to Do What You Love with Dyan DeNapoli, The Penguin Lady | UYGW16

Dyan DeNapoli wanted to be a marine biologist since she was a child. Working with dolphins and penguins called to her, from the inside. At the age of 30, as she was working as a silversmith making jewelry, her parents gifted ...