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What happens when the life you thought you were meant to live suddenly shifts?

In this episode of Life Unfolded, I sit down with Tracee Dahlke, founder of PMA Med Spa, to talk about the unexpected turns that shape who we become. From earning a full-ride dance scholarship to not being invited back to the dance team the following year, Tracee shares how that moment left her feeling lost—and how it ultimately redirected her toward a deeply fulfilling career in healthcare and aesthetics.

We dive into the real, unfiltered journey behind her success, including navigating self-worth, breaking patterns in relationships, starting a business without a background in business, and learning to set boundaries in a life built around serving others.

This conversation is a powerful reminder that what feels like failure can actually be redirection—and that you’re allowed to evolve, pivot, and choose yourself at any stage of life.

If you’ve ever felt lost, behind, or unsure of your next step, this episode will meet you right where you are.

In this episode, we talk about:

• Losing your identity and rebuilding it from the ground up
• How childhood experiences shape self-worth—and how to rewrite that story
• Career pivots, burnout, and finding purpose in helping others
• The reality of entrepreneurship and overcoming imposter syndrome
• Setting boundaries and creating a life that supports your well-being
• Why your worth is not determined by who chooses you

“Sometimes what feels like the worst thing that could happen is actually leading you exactly where you’re meant to be.”

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In this episode of Life Unfolded, I’m joined by Corey Perrigan—founder of Wild Soul Brand and a fellow creative entrepreneur whose journey is a powerful reminder that life doesn’t always unfold the way we expect… but sometimes that’s exactly what we need.

Corey shares what it looked like to follow the “traditional path”—college, marriage, home, family—only to realize he was living a life that didn’t truly feel like his own. After years of quiet misalignment, it took both a breaking point and deep inner work to begin rebuilding a life rooted in authenticity.

We talk about:

• The difference between the life you’re “supposed” to live and the one that’s actually meant for you
• The “feather, brick, or truck” moments that force change
• Navigating divorce, identity shifts, and starting over
• Mental health, personal responsibility, and doing the inner work
• Building a business that reflects who you really are
• Why peace—not success—is the most valuable thing you can gain

Corey’s story is honest, grounded, and incredibly encouraging for anyone who feels stuck, out of alignment, or ready to make a change—but unsure where to start.

If you’ve ever felt like you were living someone else’s dream… this episode is your reminder that you don’t have to stay there.

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What if the moment that could have ended your life… became the reason you finally started living it?

In this first-ever guest episode of Life Unfolded, I’m joined by Scott Parker—educator, team-building facilitator, and comedy performer—whose story is a powerful reminder that there is always more waiting for us, if we’re willing to listen.

Scott and I first met at the Oregon State Chamber of Commerce Conference in 2022, and we’ve stayed connected ever since—following each other’s journeys, growth, and pivots. It’s a full-circle moment having him here, and a reminder of how meaningful connections can begin in the most unexpected places.

In this conversation, Scott shares how a near-fatal car accident became a turning point in his life… shifting him from a traditional path in Western New York to a life rooted in adventure, creativity, and purpose out west.

We talk about:
• The quiet feeling of knowing there’s more out there for you
• The moment everything changes—and what you do with it
• Following curiosity into a completely new life path
• Building connection, confidence, and collaboration through improv

Scott’s journey—from retracing the Lewis and Clark Trail to performing comedy around the world, to now helping teams reconnect and thrive—is a testament to what can happen when you choose to fully step into your life.

If you’ve been feeling stuck, restless, or like you’re meant for something more… this episode is for you.

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