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A Life Worth Working

A Life Worth Working

By: Michelle Weise & Dana Allen Walsh
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 A Life Worth Working is a podcast hosted by Michelle Weise and Dana Allen Walsh. Michelle is an education and workforce strategist and author of Long Life Learning: Preparing for Jobs that Don't Even Exist Yet, and Dana is a senior pastor at a progressive church. This isn't a religious podcast. “A Life Worth Working” celebrates the scraps, screw-ups, and detours of our work lives because we believe that nothing is wasted. The hardest moments we endure, from epic failures to employment gaps and crushing disappointments, all become fertile ground for new growth and endless possibilities. So you’ll hear about the wild journeys of our guests: a comedy writer turned ER doctor, a hedge fund manager turned death doula, a musician turned consultant, even a K-pop star turned lawyer—the list goes on! Each guest reveals pivotal moments of growth born from career zig-zags and dead-ends. Forget linear paths! We’re all navigating spaghetti-shaped journeys. And even those who appear to have it all figured out are fumbling their way through. Our guests talk about the pitfalls, the whispers they couldn’t ignore, or the moments of release that enabled them to jump to something unexpected. And perhaps most importantly, they talk about the messiest, hardest, and most painful parts of their journeys that created the conditions for new life and growth. If you’re interested in dwelling in that messy middle, you’ll love this podcast. And best of all, you’ll hear each of these guests in quick, punchy 20-minute episodes.A Life Worth Working Career Success Economics Personal Development Personal Success
Episodes
  • The Sh*t Pile Episode with Kristin Olson

    The Sh*t Pile Episode with Kristin Olson
    Jun 24 2025

    Yoga studio owner Kristin Olson shares how the fear and uncertainty of a marital separation and a pandemic-shuttered studio pushed her to re-imagine her business: launching 200- and 300-hour teacher trainings, international retreats, and an online platform that now gather 50+ students a class. What began as crisis evolved into a thriving practice where neighbors become friends and yoga mats feel like home.
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    7 mins
  • How Do You Find Courage to Follow an 'Impractical' Calling? Kristin Olson's Yoga Journey

    How Do You Find Courage to Follow an 'Impractical' Calling? Kristin Olson's Yoga Journey
    Jun 17 2025

    In this episode, Kristin Olson shares her path from discovering yoga as a teenager to becoming a renowned yoga teacher and ultimately opening her own studio in Massachusetts. She discusses the call to pursue her passion, the challenges of balancing career and personal life, and the philosophy that grounds her practice and teaching. This episode explores the personal and professional evolution that led Kristen to find fulfillment and purpose in her work, highlighting the importance of authenticity and listening to one's inner voice.
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    22 mins
  • The Sh*t Pile Episode with Damon Davis

    The Sh*t Pile Episode with Damon Davis
    Jun 12 2025

    In this Sh*t Pile episode of "A Life Worth Working," postdisciplinary artist Damon Davis discusses the concept of enough-ness and how sometimes the most challenging experiences come from the relationships closest to you.

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    8 mins
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