Connect Inspire Create
Welcome to Connect Inspire Create — a podcast exploring meaningful conversations about life, work, creativity, and the ways we grow.
I’m Carol Clegg, your host — an accountability coach and curious conversationalist — inviting guests from a wide range of backgrounds to share insights on how they live, think, and navigate change.
These conversations go beyond business strategies.
We explore:
- living with intention and self-trust
- alternative ways of thinking and being
- creativity, purpose, and personal growth
- navigating transitions in work and life
- what it really takes to follow through on what matters
If you’re someone who enjoys reflection, fresh perspectives, and honest dialogue — this space is for you.
Connect Inspire Create is about slowing down the conversation just enough to notice what inspires us… and how those insights shape what we create in our lives.
Let’s connect. Let’s explore. Let’s create — together.
Episodes
203 episodes
From Coping to Curing: Rethinking How We Heal with Yildiz Sethi
If you’ve ever done “all the right things” for your mental health and still felt stuck, this conversation will challenge what you’ve been told to expect. I’m joined by Brisbane-based psychotherapist, educator, and author Yildiz Sethi, who makes...
Your Body Knows First: Leading with Awareness with Jennifer Zach
What if the clarity you’ve been searching for isn’t in another strategy… but already within you?In this episode of Connect Inspire Create, I’m joined by Jennifer Zach, executive coach and author of Somatic Awareness: Leading...
Comedy as Confidence: Finding Your Voice and Owning the Stage with Lynn Harris
What if getting funnier could change the way you show up in your life… not just on a stage, but in your work, your conversations, and your confidence?In this episode of Connect Inspire Create, I’m joined by Lynn Harris, founder ...
Decoding the Job Search: Recruiter Insights with Megan Applegate
The job search can sometimes feel like sending your résumé into a void.Applications go out… and silence comes back.In my latest episode of Connect Inspire Create, I sat down with recruiter insider Megan Applegate, ...
Mapping Change With Courage; Life Design For Real Life with Ashley Jablow
Transitions can arrive by choice. And sometimes they arrive without asking our permission.In this episode of Connect Inspire Create, I chat with Ashley Jablow, founder of Wayfinders Collective and creator of Life Design School, ...
How Spiritual Awakening Reshapes Healing, Purpose, And The Quiet Power Of Kindness with Brheanna Myers
Ever felt life quietly tilt beneath your feet — not in a dramatic way, but enough that you knew something had shifted?In this episode, I’m joined by Brheanna Myers, who shares how surviving a near-death experience became the begin...
From Pushing to Trusting: Selling, Niches, and Staying the Course with Lidia Axe
In this episode of Connect Inspire Create, I’m joined by Lidia Axe. Coach, strategist, straight-talker, author, and four-time Camino de Santiago pilgrim.Our conversation weaves together business, trust, consi...
Connect Through Words: Marketing with Heart and Strategy with Rachel Allen
Marketing that converts isn’t about louder posts or cut-and-paste avatars. It’s about words that work like assets—clear, human, and grounded in what buyers actually care about. We sit down with copywriter and strategist Rachel Allen, whose glob...
Micro Moments That Prevent Burnout with Daniela Wolfe
What if burnout isn’t just about toxic workloads—but about the passions you love most? We sit down with burnout prevention specialist and self-care strategist Daniela Wolfe to unpack why going all in on your business, family, or mission can sec...
Digital Boundaries, Focus, Freedom with Kelsey Green
What if the simplest boundary—phone away, head up—could be the lever that changes your work, your relationships, and your peace of mind? I am chatting to speaker and community strategist Kelsey Green to unpack digital minimalism without the gui...
Decoding Pain: Inna Segal on Body Wisdom, Boundaries, and Gentle Healing
My guest today is Inna Segal, a pioneering intuitive healer and the bestselling author of The Secret Language of Your Body. Inna has dedicated over two decades to helping individuals unlock the secrets of their body's wisdom, fa...
Your Decisions Are Never Solo Acts: Discover the Power of Perspective with Cheryl Einhorn
Cheryl Einhorn is the founder of Decisive, a decision sciences company that trains people and teams in complex problem solving and decision-making skills using the AREA Method. AREA is an evidence-based decision-making system that uniquely cont...
The Art and Strategy of Short-Form Video Marketing with Dorien Morin-von Dam
Dorien Morin-van Dam is a seasoned social media strategist with nearly 15 years of experience helping brands grow through smart, sustainable strategies. A Certified Social Media Manager and Agile Marketer, she also consults on AI strategy for s...
The Power of Mindfulness in Leadership and Life with Dawn Krusch
Dawn Krusch, organizational psychologist and leadership development specialist, reveals how mindfulness practices bridge the gap from separateness to togetherness by first understanding ourselves and our own needs. Through her personal experien...
Breaking Free from the Loop: James Robbins on Courage, Clarity, and the Call to Climb
What if the patterns you keep experiencing aren't just coincidences, but signs of a deeper loop you're stuck in? Leadership strategist James Robbins had this revelation when he discovered he was living what he calls a "copy-paste life" – experi...
Boudoir Photography: Confidence Through the Lens with Liz Hansen
Ever wondered what happens when women truly see themselves through fresh eyes? Liz Hansen, owner of Chicago Boudoir Photography, reveals the transformative magic that occurs in her studio every day."Is that me?" It's the question Liz he...
Beyond Your Safety Ceiling: The Path to Authentic Power with Cheryl Stelte
Ever feel like something invisible is holding you back in business, despite your best efforts? You're not alone. In this enlightening conversation with spiritual coach and master healer Cheryl Stelte, we uncover how subconscious blocks silently...
Spaghetti on the Wall: Organizing Life's Messy Ideas with Kristan Swan
Have you ever noticed how certain words lose their meaning when we hear them too often? Kristan Swan calls these "wallpaper words" – terms like success, gratitude, and grace that become background noise rather than powerful concepts that guide ...
Own Your Marketing: Sara Nay CEO Duct Tape Marketing, on Building Smarter, Not Harder
Sara Nay, CEO of Duct Tape Marketing, reveals how small businesses can break free from marketing overwhelm by creating focused strategies aligned with their business goals. Having consulted thousands of business owners since 2010, Sarah shares ...
Small Steps, Big Growth: Brittany Smith on Entrepreneurship, Partnership, and Purpose-Driven Leadership
Brittany Smith shares her entrepreneurial journey co-founding Jump Ahead Pediatrics with her business partner Janki Patel, from a pivotal meeting with school administrators to celebrating 100 employees and expanding their healthcare staffing bu...
Podcasting with Soul – A Conversation with Demetria Zinga
In today's digital landscape, podcasting has emerged as a powerful medium for coaches and entrepreneurs looking to build real, authentic connections. It's not just about sharing expertise—it's about creating meaningful relationships with your a...
Intentional Business Design: Creating Systems That Support You with Christy Cox
Christy Cox, the Roaming COO, shares how she runs her business from an RV while traveling with her family and helps service-based entrepreneurs build intentional businesses that support their desired lifestyle. After exiting a seven-figure busi...
Balancing Ancient Wisdom with Modern Business Strategies with Marie-Eve Talbot
Ever wondered how to bring spirituality into your business without losing practical effectiveness? Marie-Eve Talbot, is not your average business strategist. As an Online Business Manager and mentor for soulful entrepreneurs, she blends ancient...
Permission to Procrastinate with Carol Clegg
In this episode of Connect Inspire Create, I explore the power of giving yourself permission to procrastinate. I challenge the common perception of procrastination as a negative habit and share how intentional procrastination can...
How Positive Intelligence Builds Resilience From the Inside Out
What if you could train your brain to spend more time supporting you—and less time sabotaging you?With the Positive Intelligence app, daily guided practices (available on your phone or computer) help you build mental fitness by st...
