A Life Worth Working
Michelle Weise & Dana Allen Walsh
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S2E6 The Sh*t Pile Episode with Paul Rucker
Artist, musician, and archivist Paul Rucker shares one of the messiest moments that shaped his life and work. Paul opens up about the first time he experienced explicit racism as a young classical…
S2E5 This Self-taught Cellist Walks Tightropes over Alligators
A self-taught cellist turned visual artist and archivist, Paul Rucker thrives by moving beyond the limitations of expectations. In this episode of A Life Worth Working, you’ll learn how Paul has…
S2E4 The Sh*t Pile Episode with Vriti Saraf
In this episode, Vriti Saraf shares how tough feedback from a VC and repeated rejection led to the creation of a new nonprofit helping educators navigate emerging tech. Make sure you listen to this…
S2E3 Off-Ramps and Ultimatums: Vriti's Secret to Success
In this episode of A Life Worth Working, hosts Michelle Weise and Dana Allen Walsh talk with Vriti Saraf, founder of a nonprofit upskilling educators for the age of AI. Vriti shares how she went from…
S2E2 The Sh*t Pile Episode with Molly Baskette
In this raw and redemptive conversation, Rev. Molly Baskette, pastor and author, shares her own “shit pile” moment: guiding her church through a painful conflict over affordable housing after a…
S2E1 Why This Pastor Turned to Psychedelics to Heal the Soul
Dana and Michelle sit down with Rev. Molly Baskette, co-senior minister of the First Congregational Church of Berkeley and author of five books. After nearly 30 years in ministry, Molly found herself…
S1E23 The Sh*t Pile Episode with Soeun Lee
Former Korean pop star Soeun Lee shares how one of the greatest moments of despair led to her crafting a new voice for herself.
S1E22 How Can Discomfort Lead to Discovery? Soeun Lee's Path from K-Pop Star to Lawyer to Producer
In this episode of "A Life Worth Working," hosts Michelle Weise and Dana Allen Walsh chat with Soeun Lee, a former Korean pop star who navigated a demanding career starting at the age of 16. Soeun…
S1E21 The Sh*t Pile Episode with Christopher Leech
Wallis Annenberg GenSpace Executive Director Christopher Leech shares how the hardest career experience of his life led to an understanding that although what he was doing was noble and important, it…
S1E20 What If Aging Means Growing Bolder? Christopher Leech on Reimagining Later Life
This episode delves into the remarkable journey of Christopher Leech, whose deep curiosity about people led him to work in dementia care and later into bioethics. His passion brought him to GenSpace,…
S1E19 The Sh*t Pile Episode with Kristin Olson
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…
S1E18 How Do You Find Courage to Follow an 'Impractical' Calling? Kristin Olson's Yoga Journey
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…
S1E17 The Sh*t Pile Episode with Damon Davis
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…
S1E16 How Can We See beyond Labels? Damon Davis's Guide to Wonder-filled Living
In this episode of "A Life Worth Working," hosts Dana Allen Walsh and Michelle Weise chat with award-winning post-disciplinary artist Damon Davis. Exploring a vast array of mediums—illustration,…
S1E15 The Sh*t Pile Episode with Kwaku Aning
Michelle & Dana dive into musician-turned-consultant Kwaku Aning’s story of heartbreak, evolution, and redirection. From the residue of his pain and experience, he’s built a new path—proof that…
S1E14 Unleashing Curiosity: Kwaku Aning's Journey from Classroom to Consulting
In this episode of 'A Life Worth Working,' hosts Dana Alan Walsh and Michelle Weise delve into the fascinating journey of Kwaku Aning of Retro-Futurism consulting. Kwaku shares his story of how the…
S1E13 The Sh*t Pile Episode with Scarlett Lewis
In this Shit Pile Episode of "A Life Worth Working," Scarlett Lewis, founder of the Jesse Lewis Choose Love Movement, shares how she transformed unimaginable pain into purpose after losing her son at…
S1E12 Can Our Deepest Pain Reveal Our Professional Purpose? Scarlett Lewis's Calling after Sandy Hook
In this deeply moving episode, Scarlett Lewis shares her remarkable journey of transforming personal tragedy into a global movement. After losing her son Jesse in the Sandy Hook Elementary School…
S1E11 The Sh*t Pile Episode with Jeffrey Rosen
In this special sh*t pile episode of A Life Worth Working with Jeffrey Rosen, President of the National Constitution Center, reflects candidly on a painful public critique early in his career that…
S1E10 Finding Virtue in a Distracted World: Jeffrey Rosen on the Pursuit of Happiness
What does it take to live a life of purpose and principle? In this compelling episode, hosts Dana Walsh and Michelle Weise engage in a rich conversation with Jeffrey Rosen, President of the National…
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A Life Worth Working has published 29 episodes since April 2025, covering topics in Business, Careers.
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