*This walk was rereleased in December, 2025, with improved audio and in honor of the life and friendship of Barb Buchwach.

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Liz begins her journey onWalk With Me with her lifelong friend Barb Buchwach, who has faced pancreatic cancer with grace and resilience. In this candid conversation, they explore the lessons of prioritizing oneself, finding strength in community, and embracing life’s challenges.

What You'll Hear in This Episode:

• How Barb navigated life and cancer with the support of her community.
• The impact of stress, ego, and self-care on health and well-being.
• Moments of unconditional love and resilience through shared experiences.
• Practical advice on finding balance, showing up for others, and accepting help.
• Reflections on the power of storytelling and living without regret.

Join Liz and Barb for an inspiring walk filled with wisdom, laughter, and heartfelt moments that will leave you reflecting on what truly matters.

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Narrated:⁠Liz Hofreuter⁠

Produced:⁠Luke Hladek⁠ (⁠Strong Minded Agency⁠)

Welcome to Setting the PAIS! In this inaugural episode, we thought it would make sense to take a peek behind the PAIS curtain and meet the staff that makes this whole thing go.

Liz Hofreuter, the new executive director of the Pennsylvania Association of Independent Schools, steps out with the staff to learn more about them in real time. They talk about professional histories, family life, and even a favorite president or two. It's about the most essential non-essesntial conversation you'll hear today, but it offers a glimpse of the real people behind the emails and the character that drives this whole organization forward.

So lace em up and tag along, because today, the PAIS staff is Setting the PAIS.

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Well, it didn't take long for Liz to find her next series. We have a new season, a new gig, and a whole new set of Walkers that we're calling Pace Setters...that'll make sense later. Check it out at Setting the PAIS on Spotify, Apple, and everywhere you get your podcasts.

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It's a new day at the Pennsylvania Association of Independent Schools, and we're here to tell the stories!

Join Liz Hofreuter, director of PAIS, in Setting the PAIS, a new series highlighting the leaders of independent education, from school heads to school kids and everyone in between, as they navigate the many peaks and valleys of school.

Setting the PAIS drops twice monthly, anywhere you get your podcasts. For more information on the Pennsylvania Association of Independent Schools, their offerings, and how they are taking a larger leadership role in the region, visit PAIS.org.