Some episodes feel less like a recording and more like real life. This is one of them. Dr. Heather Penny (known better as mom) sits down with her son Luke, the Luke from the book dedication for Grace Space. This is an honest, tender, sometimes funny conversation about what “Grace Space” has looked like between them over the years. Together they talk about practicing grace, missing it, rebuilding it, and how it continues to shape the way they show up for each other. This is grace lived, not in theory, but in the everyday moments of a mother and her grown kid figuring life out together.

If you’re a parent, a leader, a friend, or anyone navigating relationships with intention, the goal of this episode is you find fresh compassion for yourself, tools for meaningful conversations, permission to slow down and ask better questions as well as a reminder that the world is on your side.

It’s personal. It’s real. It’s full of heart. Don’t miss it.

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A new kind of leadership is emerging and this generation is reshaping it with empathy, cooperation, and authenticity. In this episode, Dr. Heather Penny sits down with Dr. Lisa Smith, professor at Pepperdine and author of Hammer & Fire, to explore how young leaders are redefining what it means to lead well.

Lisa shares why today’s young adults see leadership as a shared enterprise, how they value every voice at the table, and why being seen as a whole person matters more than ever. They’re skeptical of traditional authority, but when they find a leader they can trust, they show up with their whole heart.

Together, they discuss the invitation for parents, mentors, and leaders to slow down, ask better questions, and come alongside rather than fix. From navigating constant public pressure to learning courageous conversations and intelligent risk-taking, this episode highlights the challenges and the strengths of shaping the next generation.

Take a breath, stay curious, and discover what this rising generation is teaching all of us about leadership.

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Welcome to Part 2 of our conversation with Brian Taylor. In this episode, we explore what authentic leadership really looks like. Leadership isn’t just strategy; it’s relationships, trust, and the courage to stay curious. We talk about building circles of people who can see you, challenge you, and cheer you on. Because no leader can do it alone. You’ll hear practical tools like learning to pause before responding, listening all the way to the end, and creating space for others to shine. We unpack how to evolve with your team, honor each person’s growth, and lead with generosity instead of ego. If you’re a leader who wants to build healthier teams, stronger relationships, and a leadership style rooted in humility and presence, this episode is for you.

Connect more with Brian Taylor at https://briantaylor.co/

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