Episodes

The Why Not Today? Podcast – Season 2 – Episode 31 with Alicia Harrison, Flip This Chick! This episode features Alicia Harrison, Founder of Flip This Chick! Alicia shares her courage story about how her personal health journey and losing her job propelled her to start her new business! We talked about the importance of […]

The Why Not Today? Podcast – Season 2 – Episode 30 with Kendra Roehl & Julie Fist, The Ruth Experience This episode features Kendra Roehl and Julie Fist, The Ruth Experience, authors of sevaral books including “Daily Acts of Kindness.” Kendra and Julie share their courage stories about writing 9 books. We discussed the book […]

The Why Not Today? Podcast – Season 2 – Episode 29 with Melanie Brooks, Author of “A Hard Silence” This episode features Melanie Brooks, Author of “A Hard Silence”. Melanie shares her courage stories about a the journey of writing her book “A Hard Silence: One daughter remaps family, grief, and faith when HIV/AIDS changes […]

The Why Not Today? Podcast – Season 2 – Episode 28 with Amy Kemp, Amy Kemp, Inc. This episode features Amy Kemp, CEO and Owner, Amy Kemp, Inc. Amy shares her courage stories about a career change and writing her book, “I See You” Amy also works as a coach and we talked about how […]

The Why Not Today? Podcast – Season 2 – Episode 27 with Leslie Kane, January 2024 Recap This episode features Leslie as she shares the history of the podcast along with what is planned for the future. I shared some of the hightlights from the most recent episodes in 2024. The future of the Why […]

The Why Not Today? Podcast – Season 2 – Episode 26 with Mina Lucks, Synergy Design & Construction This episode features Mina Lucks, Founder & CEOm Synergy Design & Construction. Mina shares her courage stories about taking the time for hereself to heal with a 2 month solo cross county road trip. We also about […]

The Why Not Today? Podcast – Season 2 – Episode 25 with Andrea Plunkett, Sing-a-Gram and Visioneer Coach Andrea This episode features Andrea Plunkett, Sing-a-Gram and Visioneer Coach Andrea. Andrea shares her courage stories about dreaming again and changing her life after leaving a toxic relationship. We talk about the power of Vision Boards includng […]

The Why Not Today? Podcast – Season 2 – Episode 23 with Laura Carney, “My Father’s List” This episode features Laura Carney, author of “My Father’s List”. Laura shares her courage stories about completing her Father’s bucket list after he is killed by a distracted driver at age 54. We also talk Laura’s journey with […]

The Why Not Today? Podcast – Season 2 – Episode 22 with Liz Kamp, New Trail Cycling This episode features Liz Kamp, Owner, New Trail Cycling. Liz shares her courage stories about strating her dream company that focuses on bulding a community through fitness. We also talk My Intent and how to determine your intention […]

The Why Not Today? Podcast – Season 2 – Episode 21 with Yolanda Gray, Christian Life Coach This episode features Yolanda Gray, Christian Life Coach. Yolanda shares her courage stories of asking for help! We also talk about the Word of the Year and how to come up with your year. Yolanda shares how your […]

The Why Not Today? Podcast – Season 2 – Episode 20 with Cris Howard, Appalachian Trail Thru-Hiker. This episode features Cris Howard, Appalachian Trail Thru-Hiker. Cris shares her courage stories of completing the 2,200 mile hike of the Applicaian Trail in 2023. We talked about Cris’s determination and courage with the ups and downs of […]

The Why Not Today? Podcast – Season 2 – Episode 19 with Tara Wall, Consider the Fields. This episode features Tara Wall, Owner of Consier the Fields. Tara shares her courage stories of starting her own non-profit (Project Hope) and retail and on-line store (Consider the Fields) Both ventures support Healing, Opportunity, Purpose and Education […]

The Why Not Today? Podcast – Season 2 – Episode 18 with Jennifer Stansbury, The Benchmarking Company This episode features Jennifer Stansbury, Co-Founder, Managing Partner, The Benchmarking Company. Jennifer shares her courage stories of starting her own business including the ups and downs. We also talked about how you can get involved in the community […]

The Why Not Today? Podcast – Season 2 – Episode 17 with Liz Greaven This episode features Liz Greaven. liz shares her courage stories of navigating life from personl health isssues to prioritizing what is most important in her life. We also talked about her Aunt’s challenge to try new things every day that scared […]

The Why Not Today? Podcast – Season 2 – Episode 16 with Dawn Crosson, The Reston Letter. This episode features Dawn Crosson, community newspaper owner, editor, and publisher of The Reston Letter. Dawn shares her courage stories of starting a community newspaper. Dawn also shares how she had to be brave to move to Virginia […]

The Why Not Today? Podcast – Season 2 – Episode 15 with Dr. Willie Jolley, Willie Jolley Productions. Inc. This episode features Dr. Willie Jolley, CEO of Willie Jolley Productions, Inc. Willie shares his stories of courage as he was able to start a business and grow an amazing business and following to motivate, teach […]

The Why Not Today? Podcast – Season 2 – Episode 14 with Lynda Sunshine West, CEO & Founder, Action Takers Publishing. This episode features Lynda Sunshine West, CEO & Founder, Action Takers Publishing. Lynda shares her stories of courage as she decided to do something different, something that would forever change her life, as she […]

The Why Not Today? Podcast – Season 2 – Episode 13 with Darienne Mobley, President, Darienne, Inc. This episode features Darienne Mobley, President, Darienne, Inc. Darienne shares her stories of courage as she left her job as to go to start her own business and reinvent herself and her life. Darienne recently published her 1st […]

The Why Not Today? Podcast – Season 2 – Episode 12 with Dorian Watson, Owner and Lead Consultant, D.M. Watson Consulting, LLC This episode features Dorian Watson, Owner and Lead Consultant, D.M. Watson Consulting, LLC. Dorian shares her stories of courage as she left her Corporate job to go to seminary and eventually start her […]

The Why Not Today? Podcast – Season 2 – Episode 11 with Elizabeth, Confessions of the Chromosomally Enhanced This episode features Elizabeth, Confessions Of The Chromosomally Enhanced., Elizabeth shares her stories of courage as she raises her older sister, Leanne and her adopted daughter, Josie who both have Down’s Syndrome in addition to 2 other […]

The “Why Not Today? Podcast – Season 2 – Episode 10 with Charlene Wheeless, Charlene Wheeless LLC. This episode features Charlene Wheeless, CEO of Charlene Wheeless LLC. Charlene shares her stories of courage as she left Corporate America after 2 fights with cancer. Charlene and I talk about her journey to reclaim her career and […]

The “Why Not Today? Podcast – Season 2 – Episode 9 with Dr. Sherri Yoder, Thriving Thoughts Global This episode features Dr. Sherri Yoder, Founder and CEO of Thriving Thoughts Global. Dr. Sherri shared her stories of courage as she left her post as a Clinical Psychologist to serve as Executive Director of Thriving Thoughts […]

Why Not Today? Season 2 – Episode 8 with Jessie Seneca, More of Him Ministries This episode features Jessie Seneca, Author, Speaker, and Leadership Trainer of More of Him Ministers. Jessie shared her stories of courage as she navigated a major health issue and was able to turn it into a calling and ministry. The […]

Why Not Today? Season 2 – Episode 7 with J. Bishop, JbohbiSHOP Mercantile. This episode features J. Bohn Bishop, owner of JBohnbiSHOP Mercantile. J. Bohn shares her stories of courage as she started and grew her her new business. We also discussed J. Bohn’s journey with depression and OCD diagnosis. The “Why Not Today?” Podcast […]

Why Not Today? Season 2 – Episode 6 with Katie Cleasby, Recspert. This episode features Katie Cleasby, Founder of Recspert. Katie shares her stories of courage as she started her new business and other courageous life stories. The “Why Not Today?” Podcast is hosted by Leslie Kane and features people who have said “Why Not […]

  Why Not Today? Season 2 – Episode 5 with Steve Gurney, Positive Aging Community. This episode features Steve Gurney, Director/Founder of Positive Aging Community. Steve shares the courage we all need in navigating the aging process with our parents and planning for our future. Steve discusses the courage it took him to live in […]

Why Not Today? Season 2 – Episode 4 with Travis Dalrymple, Impact Fitness Coaching Academy and America’s Got Talent finalist with Fighting Gravity. This episode features Travis Dalrymple, Impact Fitness Coaching Academy and America’s Got Talent finalist with Fighting Gravity. Travis discusses the courage to be on the show America’s Got Talent and his career […]

Why Not Today? Season 2 – Episode 3 with Laura Hayes, Founder of The Brave Girl Project. This episode features Laura Hayes, Founder of The Brave Girl Project and Life Coach for Tween and Teen Girls, Laura discusses the courage to leave a job with the school system to start her own coaching business. Laura […]

This episode features Christian Quesenberry, a musician. Christian leads the Smith Mountain Lake, VA based band playing an eclectic blend of blues, funk, pop, & original music!. Christian discusses the courage it takes to be a full time musician and his journey of becoming sober. The “Why Not Today?” Podcast is hosted by Leslie Kane and […]

This 1 year anniversary of the WNT podcast is a special episode that features Chris Kane, an Ironman athlete and Leslie’s brother. Chris discusses the courage it takes to complete an Ironman. Leslie and Chris also discuss memories of their father and his “why not today” mindset to live your life to the fullest!   Contact […]