In this episode of Inspired By, Sofie sits down with Crystal for a thoughtful conversation about identity, family, ambition, and creating life on your own terms.

Crystal shares her experience growing up between Korean and American cultures, how those values continue to shape her parenting and daily life, and the leap of faith it took to build a career, grow a family, and open a business during one of life’s busiest seasons.

From honoring tradition to redefining success, this episode is an honest and inspiring look at balancing drive, motherhood, partnership, and personal growth

In this episode of Inspired By, Sofie sits down with Kristen for a candid conversation about creativity, entrepreneurship, and building community.

Kristen shares her journey from working at a bookstore to launching her own publishing company and cultivating a thriving community for book lovers in Colorado. What started as a personal passion for reading has grown into something much bigger, connecting people through storytelling and shared experiences.

Together, they explore the realities of pivoting careers, the courage it takes to follow an unconventional path, and how Kristen has learned to trust her instincts along the way. This episode is an honest and inspiring look at creating something meaningful—both in business and in life.

In this special episode of Inspired By, Sofie sits down with two of the most influential women in her life—her mom and her sister—for an intimate conversation about family, culture, and connection across continents.

From navigating life between Sweden and the U.S. to raising children in two cultures, they reflect on identity, belonging, and the power of community. The episode weaves together humor, honesty, and heartfelt moments, highlighting how relationships evolve over time—and how simple acts of kindness can leave the greatest impact.

In this episode of Inspired By, Sofie sits down with Denver-based real estate advisor Kathryn to explore her unexpected career journey, from the salon industry to real estate, and the passion that fuels her work today. Kathryn shares how authenticity, community connection, and a people-first approach shape her business, along with her mission to empower women—especially those navigating homeownership on their own. From breaking down industry misconceptions to building meaningful client relationships, this conversation is a refreshing look at what it really means to support others through life’s biggest transitions.

In this special shortened episode of Inspired By, host Sofie Woods sits down with Allie, founder of Liberated Financial, for an honest conversation about creativity, burnout, financial healing, and redefining success. Despite unexpected audio issues, this 12-minute snippet is packed with insight as Allie shares her journey from theater artist and yoga teacher to holistic financial advisor, and how taking a pause from creativity ultimately helped her reconnect with it in a more aligned and joyful way.

In this lively and candid episode of Inspired, Sofie flips the script and brings her behind-the-scenes team into the spotlight. Join Sofie as she chats with two of her indispensable "energy givers," Katie and Lieka, who share their experiences and insights into trying new things, learning, and their roles in the Inspired by Her initiative. Discover the magic of stepping out of comfort zones, embracing creativity, and supporting one another to spark new projects and adventures. Tune in for an inspiring dialogue that blends humor, self-discovery, and the joy of collaboration.

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Host Sofie Woods talks with Leslie, a dancer, health coach, yoga teacher, and soon-to-be mom of two whose life is grounded in movement, mindfulness, and community. Leslie shares how living with chronic illness has shaped her resilience, how pregnancy has deepened her understanding of rest and self-compassion, and why she believes in creating inclusive spaces like Groove3 and Yoga in the Park Denver. This conversation celebrates the power of listening to your body, connecting with others, and finding joy in every season of life.

Follow Leslie on the following Instagram pages:

@lkleiman8

@yogaintheparkdenver

@groov3dance

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Host Sofie Woods sits down with Mary, a driven mother, nonprofit leader, and Executive MBA student who brings her whole heart to everything she does. From leading the Swedish School of Colorado to balancing work, study, and family life, Mary shares how she approaches challenge, community, and personal growth with discipline and grace. Together, they talk about the power of showing up fully, embracing imperfection, and raising the next generation to be brave, curious, and kind.

Learn more about the Swedish School at: @svenskaskolanco & https://svenskaskolancolorado.org/

Find Mary on Instagram at @texasweden

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