From a young age, Marshall was taught that it's better to have something and not need it, than need it and not have it. On this week's episode we talk being prepared—both physically and mentally—and how preparation builds confidence.

With fun tangents exploring parenting, stoicism, critical thinking, going with the flow, and having the room to fail, this episode will keep you entertained and awaken your philosophical side.

About the Guest:
Marshall McClung is a recovering higher ed enrollment manager who now works in higher education marketing focusing on recruiting graduate and adult learners. In his spare time he writes music under the name Millworker. He has an adorable 5 month old boy who takes up the other hours and minutes of his days .

You can find him @millworkermusic on Instagram, Spotify, YouTube, etc.

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After years of dealing with substance abuse issues, Emily found herself in a dark place and ultimately facing a prison sentence. With the help of recovery resources and programs, a new hobby, a new community, and a lot of hard work, Emily now is over 6 years into her recovery journey. In this episode we talk about how she ended up on the streets, what her recovery process looked like, and where she finds joy.

About the Guest:

Emily Fox is a 42 year old grandma who is into weightlifting, tattoos, food, travel, and is over 6 years in recovery from a monstrous meth addiction. With 2 teenagers at home, she likes to be silly and to find the reason to laugh in most situations. She has a bulldog, a cat, and an amazing partner as well.

Resources Mentioned:

Central City Concern

The Recovery Gym

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After suddenly and necessarily leaving a job she loved, Maggie McClure faced a future without an income. Trusting her instincts and her skills as an operational process genius, she forged a path forward to create her own company, Fractional Magic. In this episode we talk the feelings that come with leaving a job, how to decide what's next, and the steps to opening your own LLC.

About the Guest:

Maggie McClure is a woman who can out-processize the pants off any problem while cracking jokes that'll make you snort-laugh. This self-proclaimed "most capable class clown you'll ever meet" found herself in a bit of a pickle when she suddenly bid adieu to her cushy job (for reasons that any humane person would totally understand).

With two hungry boys at home and the weight of being the family breadwinner on her shoulders, Maggie had approximately 72 hours to pull a rabbit out of her hat. Spoiler alert: She didn't just pull out a rabbit; she conjured up an entire business faster than you can say "trauma-induced diet plan."

Drawing on her knack for turning chaos into clockwork, Maggie launched Fractional Magic, offering fractional operations management that's part science, part sorcery. Maggie's superpower? Creating connections between workflows, documenting clear processes, and making her clients' lives easier than a Sunday morning.

Maggie proves that with the right mindset (and a healthy dose of humor), the only way is #upwardalways.

https://www.fractionalmagic.com/

Resources Mentioned:

Ikigai, The Japanese Secret to a Long and Happy Life
Ikigai Test

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I'm so glad to have you here. Thanks for listening!
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