Jamaican-born Marva Shand-McIntosh, is a Speech Language Pathologist in the District of Columbia Public Schools, in Washington, D.C. In this conversation, Marva’s passion for the essential impact that listening well can have shines through. She has realized that her work helping others with their verbal abilities needs to be undergirded by intentional listening. Everything begins with listening, she believes, and she dedicates her professional and personal self to living out that belief. “If you’re not listening”, she says, “you’re not loving”.

For additional information head to the ILA website listen.org and ilovetolisten.com

As Someone To Tell It To continues to grow, we’re embracing a new chapter of leadership — one that honors who we are and where we’re going. After more than a decade of co-leading as our Co-Chief Encouragement Officer (Co-CEO), Co-founder Michael Gingerich is transitioning into a new role as Chief Values Officer.

Michael’s heart has always been at the soul of our mission. Michael will continue to pour into our team, our culture, and the deeper “why” behind all we do — guiding us with the wisdom and compassion that have defined his leadership from the very beginning.

Stepping into the role of Co-Chief Encouragement Officer (Co-CEO) is our own Angie Dickinson. Co-leading alongside Tom Kaden (Co-CEO and Co-founder). Many of you already know Angie as the creative force behind our programming — she leads with empathy, wonder, and an incredible ability to see possibility in every challenge. In the past five years she’s helped countless individuals and organizations find connection, healing, and hope. We’re proud and grateful to welcome her into this new role.

Change is inevitable, but navigating it with grace and intention can make all the difference. In this special episode, Angie joins us as we dive deep into the heart of transition—what it means, how it shapes us, and the opportunities it holds. Whether it’s a career move, personal shift, or unexpected life event, this conversation offers honest reflections, practical wisdom, and the reminder that you’re not alone in the journey.

In this special re-release, we revisit a playful and profound episode featuring Jed and Sophia Lazar, creators of the connection-building game COZY JUICY REAL. During our conversation, we dive into the game itself—experiencing firsthand how it sparks laughter, honesty, and heartfelt connection. What starts as fun quickly becomes something deeper: vulnerable, meaningful, and richly human. That’s the magic of COZY JUICY REAL—it invites us beyond surface talk into conversations that build trust and forge real bonds. Our time with Sophia and Jed was no exception. They’re warm, wise, and deeply committed to creating spaces of belonging in a disconnected world. We’re excited to share this episode again—you’ll be glad you met them.

To get all of the details and the connection questions head here: https://someonetotellitto.mykajabi.com/walk-talk-listen-2025

In our latest episode, we are joined by Dr. Kristina Newport, Chief of Palliative Care at Penn State Health, in Hershey, Pennsylvania. With wisdom, compassion, and heart, Dr. Newport shows us how care at the end of life can be filled with meaning, connection, and profound humanity. Her insights remind us of the extraordinary power of listening, presence, and love.

What does trust really look like in life and in leadership—and how do we build it every day? We sat down with Randy Conley to dig into the heart of trust, leadership, and human connection. His wisdom will stick with you long after the episode ends. ​​His insights from Simple Truths of Leadership are a gift to anyone who values connection, integrity, and growth.

This past weekend we had the privilege of the author and subject of the play I'm Proud of You, Tim Madigan, with us for the performances. This special episode of the Someone To Tell It To Podcast was recorded during one of the talk backs that happened after the performances. There is still time to get tickets and see this wonderful play: https://ci.ovationtix.com/36407/production/1207369

Stuart Landon, the Producing Artistic Director at Open Stage of Harrisburg, a professional regional theater in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, joins us in a conversation. As an actor, director, and theater executive, Stuart has well-honed experience with how the arts can move, inspire, and elevate us. We also talk about the play we are co-producing with Open Stage this spring - I’m Proud of You - about the friendship journalist Tim Madigan (our previous guest) had with Fred (Mister) Rogers, a friendship that changed Tim’s life in dramatic and positive ways. Tickets are available here!

Our friend and our book editor and collaborator Isabelle Harman is our special guest. Isabelle has a mission to alleviate suffering in any form that she can. Her unique life experiences living across the United States, in Europe, and her education as a young student in a Japanese school, have given her valuable insights and empathy. Those gifts inspire her to want to help others to come out of the shadows of their challenges and live their lives in ways that enable them to shine. We know, because she has done this for us.