Today we sit down with David Graham, a man whose 30-year search for meaning led him to create 21 homes and transform the lives of over 2,500 men and women rebuilding after prison.

Their conversation dives into the real meaning of second chances,not just for those behind bars, but for every soul ready to start again. With warmth, wisdom, and humor, David shares how faith, compassion, and a touch of “naive courage” built a movement of restoration and redemption.

Vickie opens up about her own personal connection to the prison system through her son’s journey, bringing an intimate, heartfelt layer to this deeply human dialogue. Together, they explore the mosaic of life,the broken, beautiful, imperfect pieces that make us whole and remind us that one small spark of hope can light even the darkest corner.

If you’ve ever wondered whether change is truly possible, this episode will leave you believing in second chances all over again.

👉 Tune in, share, and remember: The best way to predict the future… is to create it.

00:00 Introduction and Podcast Overview

01:01 Meet John Graham: A Journey of Transformation

01:59 From Career Changes to Community Impact

02:29 The Birth of a Shelter: Helping Ex-Prisoners

02:48 Challenges and Successes in Rehabilitation

04:02 Personal Stories and Reflections

06:50 The Struggles of Reentry and Support Systems

10:16 The Importance of Second Chances

17:42 Current Operations and Future Goals

18:27 Ohio's Progressive Rehabilitation Program

19:49 Community Support and Job Training

21:20 Political Climate and Challenges

23:30 Personal Journey and Second Chances

25:54 Emotional Impact and Advocacy

27:23 The Power of Storytelling

29:41 Book Promotion and Outreach

32:09 Final Thoughts and Future VisionConnect with John:

Book " Running as Fast As I Can" -https://amzn.to/3LzKYSb

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Book, The light Beyond The map: https://amzn.to/4dBrq9I

What if leadership felt less like a pointy pyramid and more like a table where every voice matters? In this episode of Today’s Dream, Tomorrow’s Reality, Vickie sits down with Nicole van Kuppeveld—CEO & Founder of Organizations by Design, creator of the Women’s Leadership Series (WLS), and author of Feminine-Inspired Leadership: Power redefined. Leadership reimagined.—to explore a research-backed, people-first way to lead that actually works in the real world.

In this conversation:

Nicole’s origin story: from “chief engagement officer” kid to transformational leadership architect

Why Feminine-Inspired Leadership is for all genders (and how men model it beautifully)

The three pillars modern leaders need: psychological safety, collaborative learning teams, and true learning organizations

Inner Glass Ceiling work: why affirmations alone aren’t enough—and what does work

ROI you can feel and measure: engagement ↑, turnover/absenteeism ↓, innovation ↑

Dates mentioned (WLS workshops):

October 17 — Executive Presence (women-only)

October 31 — Building Resilience (women-only)

About Nicole van Kuppeveld

Leadership researcher and facilitator with 25+ years of experience (MBA; designation in leadership & org development). She empowers women leaders—and leaders of all genders—to step fully into power and presence.

Connect & Resources:

Linktree (all platforms + WLS landing page + workshop links): https://linktr.ee/organizationsbydesign

WLS Workshops (Executive Presence + Building Resilience): www.feminineinspiredleadership.ca/events

Womens Leadership Series/ Lead with Power, Influence & Purpose- https://feminineinspiredleadership.ca/wlslanding

Book — Feminine-Inspired Leadership. Power redefined. Leadership reimagined.

Amazon (USA): https://amzn.to/4mQBzCw

Amazon (Canada):https://www.amazon.ca/dp/1966798725

Golden Thread: Create the space, honor the strengths, watch teams become unstoppable.

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Vickie’s cohort of the Women’s Leadership Series begins December 3.

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What if “success” didn’t mean more hustle—but more you? In this episode of Today’s Dream, Tomorrow’s Reality, Vickie meets Kristen Larson (Ontario, Canada)—a Transformational Soul Coach whose work blends Health Coach Institute training, deep coaching, and soul-level presence to help clients release limiting beliefs, honor boundaries, and live in alignment.

They swap stories about coaching online (why safety matters and cameras can stay off), the power of group containers vs. 1:1, and how self-compassion, gratitude, and play shift the whole nervous system—so joy becomes strategy, not an afterthought. Kristen shares his three client archetypes, a favorite transformation case, and the heartbeat behind his program Leading From Within and his community project Soul University.

You’ll hear about:

From HCI → Master Transformational Coaching → “Transformational Soul Coach”

Why people-pleasing fades when boundaries align with values

The energy shift: burnout → presence, gratitude, and play

Group vs. 1:1: why being witnessed accelerates change

Leading From Within: 3-month weekly or 6-month biweekly path, with integration weeks, journal prompts, and resources

Soul University: workshops, challenges, and an international learning network

Who Kristen helps:

Purpose-Seeking Entrepreneurs (successful outside, craving inner alignment)

Awakening Seekers (in transition; wanting clarity and spiritual growth)

Conscious Leaders & Change-Makers (serving others while sustaining themselves)

Golden Quote: “Take a moment to appreciate yourself—for the steps you’re taking and how you’re showing up.”

Golden Quote: “Small brave choices compound faster than perfect plans.”

00:00 Introduction to the Podcast

01:17 Meet Kristen Larson: Transformational Soul Coach

07:42 The Journey to Coaching

11:49 Success Stories and Transformations

18:08 Building a Coaching Practice

20:57 Understanding the Awakening Seeker

22:09 The Conscious Leader and Change Maker

22:46 The Importance of Having a Coach

24:40 Deep Coaching Course Experience

25:54 Personal Journey into Coaching

30:40 Group Coaching Dynamics

33:36 One-on-One Coaching Program Details

37:12 Soul University and Future Plans

40:20 Final Thoughts and Gratitude

About Kristen Larson:Kristen helps people align belief with behavior so results become inevitable, not accidental.

Website- https://kristinsvenlarsen.com/

Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/KristinLarsenSoulCoach

https://www.facebook.com/thesouluniversity/

Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/kristinsvenlarsen/

LinkedIn- https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristinsvenlarsen/

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