In this episode, Taylor sits down with former Indeed CEO Chris Hyams for an honest conversation about leadership, responsibility, and what it really feels like to be the person making the hardest decisions.

Chris shares his unlikely path from addiction and recovery to leading a billion dollar company. They discuss the emotional weight of overseeing a company of 15,000 employees, navigating the uncertainty of COVID, and the painful reality of making layoffs that affected thousands of families. Throughout the conversation, Chris reflects on how recovery, humility, and servant leadership shaped the way he approached one of the toughest jobs in business.

The conversation also explores why Chris chose to leave Indeed after more than a decade, his work in responsible AI, and why he believes artificial intelligence is one of the defining ethical challenges of our generation. Along the way, they discuss imposter syndrome, transparency, power, and what it means to lead without losing your humanity.

It's an honest conversation about the unseen cost of leadership and why the people at the top are often carrying more than anyone realizes.

Learn more about Chris's work at chrishyams.substack.com

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In this episode, Taylor sits down with Mohammad Khan, founder of Capital City Pickleball, for a conversation about community, belonging, and what it means to create something that brings people together.

Mohammad shares his experience immigrating to Texas from Saudi Arabia shortly after 9/11 and the challenges of growing up feeling like an outsider. They talk about the lessons he learned through Boy Scouts, how those experiences shaped his confidence and leadership style, and why building community has become such an important part of his life.

The conversation also explores Mohammad's entrepreneurial journey, his unexpected introduction to pickleball, and how a simple idea grew into one of Austin's most vibrant and welcoming communities. Along the way, they discuss friendship, connection, resilience, and why finding your people matters more than ever in an increasingly disconnected world.

It's an honest conversation about identity, purpose, and the power of creating spaces where people feel like they belong.

You can find Capital City Pickleball at capitalcitypickleball.com and @capitalcitypickleball on Instagram

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In this episode, Taylor sits down with comedian and writer Valerie Nies for an honest and unfiltered conversation about comedy, dating, and starting something new later in life.

They talk about dating over 40, Valerie’s journey into stand up, and how she’s learned to turn messy, real life experiences into material on stage and on the page. Valerie shares what it’s been like finding her voice, pushing through discomfort, and learning to be seen in a way that feels both vulnerable and empowering.

The conversation also dives into heartbreak, bombing on stage, and the connection between pain and humor. Along the way, they discuss confidence, creative expression, and why some of the best things come from moments that don’t go according to plan.

It’s a thoughtful and funny conversation about reinvention, radical honesty, and figuring it out as you go.

You can find Valerie on socials @valeireknees

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