What if the key to tomorrow’s leaders lies in yesterday’s playtime? When S.S. (Shannon Sue) Coulter told her stepkids to go outside and play, she didn’t expect them to come back five minutes later saying, “We don’t know what to do.” That moment kicked off a 16-year mission to help families reclaim play as a vital foundation for real-life skills. In this episode, she shares how unstructured, imaginative play naturally builds leadership traits—from collaboration and negotiation to critical thinking, creativity, and confidence—and why tech is quietly robbing kids of all of it.

S.S. explains how her app helps tired parents easily inspire kids to play by offering quick, fun activity ideas that build both body and mind. By tying activities to points and rewards, she taps into kids’ natural motivation while encouraging healthy habits. She emphasizes that play fosters essential soft skills like confidence, resilience, and problem-solving, which prepare kids to show up stronger as adults—and why it’s urgent to fix what technology has taken away.

S.S. highlights how play nurtures creativity, collaboration, and self-discovery, even indoors with simple items like pillows. She also shares how her The Fassa Tails book series models leadership through animal characters.

Each story includes activities and talking points to engage kids and parents in meaningful conversations about leadership traits.

About S.S. Coulter:

S. S. Coulter is here to play—and she’s your go-to for FUN. She helps busy parents feel extraordinary about their parenting. Her children’s book series, The Fassa Tails, creative activities, and the upcoming activity app offer screen-lite, easy ways to get kids playing, imagining, and moving. Her mission: to help the next generation build balance in mind, heart, and body—and develop a healthy relationship with technology—all while simply being kids and having fun.

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Chelsea speaks candidly about the illusion of leadership and the dynamics behind power. Some rise through integrity — but many are propped up by ego, fear, or a hunger for recognition. She unpacks how people can become “yes men,” not necessarily out of malice, but from the lure of status and acceptance. We explore the deeper cost of aligning with systems that reward compliance over character. And we touch on the idea that even those dynamics can be seen through a neutral, spiritual lens.

Chelsea reminds us that fear isn’t just fed to us — it’s something we often agree to carry. She speaks powerfully about personal responsibility and the unconscious ways we opt into societal programming. From her own experience overcoming addiction, Chelsea offers rare insight into true self-leadership — and how transmuting fear can radically shift our lives. She also shares what drew her to facilitating psychedelic experiences — not as an escape, but as a tool for integration, clarity, and authentic transformation. Sometimes deep shifts happen more easily when we allow playfulness and presence. So we’re not suggesting a specific path — just inviting curiosity about what’s possible.

About Chelsea Goucher

Chelsea Goucher from Tennessee is an intuitive coach and psychedelic facilitator interested in the intersection of consciousness expansion with personal development and collective evolution. A former corporate saleswoman who left her career to pursue Truth and a felt mission to liberate others, Chelsea is committed to the free exploration of ideas, non-hierarchical community, and assisting her clients to expand their perception of Self and become happier and more fulfilled individuals. Chelsea also teaches yoga, enjoys the performance arts, and is an open book on her experiences of overcoming addiction, co-dependency, and abusive relationships.

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Stefanie Carlstedt from Nebraska shares how moving away from cookie-cutter leadership transformed her approach to managing teams. She explains why understanding individual differences—through tools like Human Design—can shift team dynamics, reduce burnout, and improve results. You’ll hear how recognizing the different types – Manifestors, Generators, Manifesting Generators, Projectors, and Reflectors – can shape better roles, workflows, and communication. Stefanie also breaks down how decision-making styles vary by design and why honoring those differences matters for leaders and teams alike.

We explore how Human Design can support team growth and individual development. Stef shares how understanding your own design helps you lead more effectively—without trying to be someone you’re not. Stefanie unpacks how energy alignment influences leadership presence, and how self-awareness can prevent common leadership traps. You’ll hear practical examples of how honoring design differences fosters trust and smoother collaboration, and leads to smarter delegation.

About Stefanie (Stef) Carlstedt:

Stefanie from Nebraska helps individuals, leaders, and teams stop swimming upstream and start living in alignment with how they’re uniquely wired.

Blending practical coaching with energetic clarity, she guides people back to who they truly are—before the world told them who to be.

Whether she’s breaking down Human Design myths, decoding relationships, or uncovering the root of burnout, Stefanie delivers grounded insight and real-world tools that create peace, purpose, and momentum.

She’s supported parents, entrepreneurs, and teams alike—and has been featured on the top 50 podcast Women Inspiring Women. Stefanie’s calm, clear approach helps people feel seen, safe, and ready to reclaim their energy purpose.

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