Emily's conversation with Stephanie Piccirilli in May of 2024 moved us in ways that were deeply complex. We heard the difficult personal journey of her father's terminal cancer. In so many ways "Al" was the star of that episode. Last week, Steph's dad found rest from his battle with cancer. Given all the lessons he taught, we wanted to honor him and Steph with this special release.

Fall feels like such a natural time to grieve, but this conversation is filled with optimism. Listen in on the rich reminders of how people who have died continue to make an impact long after they're gone.

Every month, we drop a leadership and life gem in response to listener questions.

Has change made it hard to even recognize yourself? This month's listener question asks for help in reinvigorating self-love and a sense of joy. In this episode, Emily & Katie explore the pathways to finding resilience again.

Ask Us Anything is a WM series hosted by Emily Drake and fellow coach, Chicagoan, and counseling professional Katie O'Malley.

As Emily says, "Don't underestimate what you can accomplish, just by asking a question." Emily Drake's love of making meaningful connections is what drove the creation of this podcast.

This is our "Listener Fav" from Season 1 of Who's MIssing? The interviewer is her boyfriend, Arnie Niekamp (Writer / Director at Jackbox Games & Host of Hello From the Magic Tavern). Arnie joins Emily to discuss how the start of this podcast coincided with one of the darkest times of her life, and how she was able to find her way back to joy.