In this episode of The Things We Know, hosts Kari and Lisa engage with sustainability trailblazer Maria Dowd from Dowd Solar Group, uncovering her remarkable journey from pioneering women's empowerment events to revolutionizing solar energy. Tune in to discover how smart, renewable energy choices transform communities and empower women to take control of their futures. Kari and Lisa dive into actionable insights on sustainable practices—from practical tips on reducing energy costs to inspiring ideas on how to be eco-chic, proving you can still be a fashionista who makes planet-friendly choices. You'll walk away with at least one simple, doable step to kickstart your journey toward a more vibrant, sustainable, and empowered future.

More about Maria Dowd:

https://dowdsolargroup.com/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/mariadowd/

JOIN Lisa and Kari for the Brave & Boundless Best Chapter Yet 2025 Fall Retreat

at voco Downtown Chicago October 3-5, 2025 (typically a gorgeous time of year in Chi-town).

You won’t wanna miss the chance to gather with other women in an intimate retreat setting with the vibrant backdrop of downtown Chicago, combined with the levity and fun that you’re craving more of in your life. Register now!

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In this episode, Lisa and Kari welcome back their friend and past guest Sherry Turner to share her powerful story of resilience after losing her home in the Palisades fire earlier this year. Together, they reflect on the devastation of the January fires in Los Angeles, the myths that circulated in the media, and the often-overlooked stories of everyday people who faced loss and stepped into rebuilding. Sherry speaks candidly about her faith, grief, and transformation—from feeling like a refugee to embracing the role of a rebuilder. This heartfelt conversation honors the strength of community, the enduring power of hope, and what it means to turn tragedy into a new chapter.

Resources and donation links:

• Red Cross: redcross.org
  
  

• LA community support: lacity.gov/lastrong
  
  

• Quantum Queen Activation Bundle (supporting fire survivors): https://quantumqueenlive.com/quantumqueen

JOIN Lisa and Kari for the Brave & Boundless Best Chapter Yet 2025 Fall Retreat

at voco Downtown Chicago October 3-5, 2025 (typically a gorgeous time of year in Chi-town).

You won’t wanna miss the chance to gather with other women in an intimate retreat setting with the vibrant backdrop of downtown Chicago, combined with the levity and fun that you’re craving more of in your life. Register now!

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In this episode, Kari and Lisa sit down with Molly Biehl Corbin, a certified life and career coach whose work on forgiveness has touched lives across communities and continents. Molly shares how a very public and devastating personal loss became the catalyst for her decades-long exploration of forgiveness—not as a passive ideal, but as a powerful tool for healing and transformation. Drawing from her academic background and lived experience, Molly introduces her SHIFT technology, a practical framework that helps people move from suffering to freedom. Together, they explore the myths we carry about forgiveness, the emotional and societal cost of holding on to pain, and the surprising peace that comes when we choose to let go. This conversation is a moving invitation to rethink what it means to forgive—not for others, but for ourselves.

More about Molly:

https://www.mollybiehl.com/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/molly-biehl/

JOIN Lisa and Kari for the Brave & Boundless Best Chapter Yet 2025 Fall Retreat

at voco Downtown Chicago October 3-5, 2025 (typically a gorgeous time of year in Chi-town).

You won’t wanna miss the chance to gather with other women in an intimate retreat setting with the vibrant backdrop of downtown Chicago, combined with the levity and fun that you’re craving more of in your life. Register now!

Where to find Kari and Lisa:

The Things We Know Podcast Homepage

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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thethingsweknowpod