Episodes

Sept. 13, 2022

The Courage To Do Great Work | UYGW01

This podcast episode is a reflection on myself and MY OWN Great Work. The idea of “Great Work” is the work that matters most to you. For myself, I wrote a book (a lifelong dream of mine), received a PhD, have a podcast, did …
Aug. 23, 2022

Great Work is a Journey, Not a Destination With Dr. Amanda Crowell – Encore | UYGW030

We are excited to bring you this encore presentation of one of our most popular episodes. We hope you enjoy! In this week's episode, we are going deep on the nature of Great Work. It's easy to confuse Great Work with great a…
Aug. 9, 2022

What is Great Work? With Dr. Amanda Crowell – Encore | UYGW29

We are excited to bring you this encore presentation of one of our most popular episodes. We hope you enjoy! In this episode, we are diving into the characteristics of Great Work. Join me as we discuss: The Essential Pillars…
July 26, 2022

Why Does Great Work Matter? With Dr. Amanda Crowell – Encore | UYGW28

We are excited to bring you this encore presentation of our first episode which remains one of our most popular ones. We hope you enjoy! In this, the inaugural episode, we start at the very beginning: What is Great Work, and…
July 12, 2022

Behind The Scenes Of The First Season Of Unleashing Your Great Work | UYGW27

After 27 episodes, the first season of Unleashing Your Great Work is coming to a close. Amanda digs into what it has been like to learn podcasting. She shares what has surprised her about doing an interview-style podcast sho…
July 5, 2022

Bringing Out The Best In Others with Stephanie Willoughby | UYGW26

Today we are welcomed by an award-winning, published photographer, and the founder of Little Love Stories Photography, Stephanie Willoughby. Stephanie shares her struggles she overcame to live her life in this current state …
June 28, 2022

How to Become the Hero of Your Own Story with Michelle Kaplan | UYGW25

This week we welcome our guest Michelle Kaplan. Overcoming struggles in her HR career, Michelle discovered her true voice through her writing and poetry. This ultimately led her to her new position as a co-producer in an off…
June 21, 2022

Sign Up. Suit Up. Show Up. To Do Your Great Work with Gail Robertson | UYGW24

This week on the podcast, we are featuring Gail Robertson, the Chief Curiosity Officer of GailNow! She is a whirling dervish on social media and a networking super-connector, and I’ve been amazed by her energy and success fo…
June 14, 2022

Using Humor to Incite Great Work with Lauren Hope Krass| UYGW23

Standup comedienne, screenwriter, and actor Lauren Hope Krass is passionate about body positivity… except, she says that body positivity is the trojan horse. Inside the trojan horse are fat activism and a message for women e…
June 7, 2022

Behind the Scenes of Writing a Book with Guest Host Meghan Bathgate | UYGW22

This week the tables are turned as Amanda finds herself in the interview hot seat. This week we are excited to welcome her best friend, Dr. Meaghan Bathgate, as our guest host. Listen in as they chat about all things self-pu…
May 31, 2022

Great Work In Service with Amber Vilhauer | UYGW21

This week we welcome a leading digital marketing strategist, Amber Vilhauer. Amber is dedicated to supporting and coaching authors and speakers to establish a powerful, integrated online presence. Amber knows that it’s consi…
May 24, 2022

How To Believe In Your Great Work | UYGW20

This week I had the pleasure of joining AJ Harper for her monthly event called Monday Night Readings. During the event, I read the introduction to the book and share about the process of writing my book. We also dig into my …
May 17, 2022

Want To Write A Book? Here’s How To Write A Good One.

This week I welcome AJ Harper to the podcast. AJ is an editor, publishing strategist, and a developmental editor. Previously, AJ was a ghostwriter, and has written dozens of books, some of which are New York Times Bestseller…
May 10, 2022

How To Create A Powerful Gratitude Practice That Supports Your Great Work | UYGW18

Gratitude is a powerful practice that impacts your life, and the lives of those for whom you are grateful. And, did you know that there are THREE kinds of gratitude? It's true! • There is gratitude for what's to come, cal…
May 3, 2022

Great Work is About When to Say Yes with Dr. Don Khouri | UYGW17

How are you? If your first, knee jerk response was “Busy!” or “Crazy busy” or “Scary busy” then this interview is for you. My guest this week, Dr. Don Khouri, invites us to protect our “Yes.” Whether others are asking for a …
April 26, 2022

How to Do What You Love with Dyan DeNapoli, The Penguin Lady | UYGW16

Dyan DeNapoli wanted to be a marine biologist since she was a child. Working with dolphins and penguins called to her, from the inside. At the age of 30, as she was working as a silversmith making jewelry, her parents gifted…
April 19, 2022

How to do Great Work | UYGW15

Have you ever been listening to this podcast and thought “Yeah, OK, Great Work sounds, well, Great, but HOW? How do I actually get over my drama? How can I find the time to make progress on my Great Work? In this episode, we…
April 12, 2022

Great Work in the Name of Equity with Dr. Gess LeBlanc | UYGW14

What happens when you feel unseen, unheard, and left out of most of the decisions about your education? Well, if you are Dr. Gess LeBlanc you spend your career raising up the voices of marginalized, diverse students. Gess’s …
April 5, 2022

Think No One Listens to You? Listen to This! | UYGW13

D’Arcy Webb is a speech and voice coach committed to helping people be heard. She began her journey when a director she admired told her that her performance was wonderful…. If only she could have been heard. D’Arcy worked f…
March 29, 2022

Six Lessons From Twelve Episodes of Unleashing Your Great Work | UYGW12

This week, I'm creating the 12th episode of "Unleashing Your Great Work". A dozen episodes are out there in the world, entertaining DOZENS of people. Over the past 12 episodes, I've learned some things about great work. When…
March 22, 2022

Creating a Mike Drop Moment in Your Great Work | UYGW11

Everyone has a story to tell but not all of us are sure how to go about it. My guest Mike Ganino is the speaker coach who helped me prepare my TedXHarrisburg talk and today he joins me on the podcast to discuss what it reall…
March 15, 2022

It’s Time to Get Out Of the Box You Are Living In With Dr. Amanda Crowell | UYGW10

When you have a moment of success, do you feel you need to hide? ... NO MORE! This is the encouragement you need to let success come to you. Join me as we discuss: Why we worry that our success will upset others How our frie…
March 8, 2022

A Three-Word Rebellion to Fuel Your Great Work with Dr. Michelle Mazur | UYGW09

All social movements start by moving away from something. But while the 3-Word Rebellion begins with what you are against, it quickly becomes about what you want to create! Created by my guest, Dr. Michelle Mazur, the 3-Word…
March 1, 2022

Hustle Versus Resilience: Which One Is Responsible for YOUR Great Work?

Nothing I say gets more push back than what we are talking about on this episode. And yet, I believe it with all my heart. Great Work- the work that matters the most to us, the work that shares our unique point of view, in c…