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In this episode, Kaley sits down with Rachel Mairose, founder and executive director of The Bond Between, and it’s a conversation full of heart. They talk about what it really takes to rescue thousands of animals a year, the foster fails and funny mismatches along the way (including a landlord who almost found out about four extra puppies), and how Rachel’s organization stepped up for families and their pets during a hard year for immigrant communities. Kaley and Rachel dig into what rescue really means, not just for animals, but for the people who need them just as much. If you’ve ever needed a reminder that showing up for your community changes lives, this one’s for you!

Rachel Mairose is the Executive Director and Founder of The Bond Between, formerly Secondhand Hounds, an animal (& human) wellbeing organization based in Minnesota. Rachel has been animal crazy from a young age and fell in love with animal rescue during her time at Washington University in St. Louis, where she earned her degree in Environmental Conservation. Having been diagnosed with anxiety disorder and panic disorder, Rachel is passionate about mental health and the benefits of being around animals. Because of this, The Bond Between has a holistic approach to animal welfare and believes that animals should be kept in their loving homes whenever possible. The Bond Between is a unique organization that combines an animal rescue, social services programs, and a veterinary center together which results in one common goal: fostering the human animal bond through adoption, reunification, and outreach.

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In this episode, Kaley sits down with her longtime friend Symone Patton, a co-pastor, community leader, and mom of three, and it gets real fast. They talk about the secret sauce to raising daughters who see people clearly, why some friendships aren't built to survive, and the very real chaos of doing three girls' hair. Kaley and Symone have been in the trenches of motherhood together since their oldest kids were in preschool, and it shows. If you've ever wondered how to raise girls who are confident and not naive, this one's for you!

Symone Patton is Co-Pastor of The Wave MN, where she leads alongside her husband, and works professionally as Innovation Project Manager of Program Engagement and Development at the Minnesota Homeownership Center, expanding access to homeownership across the state. She's a wife and mother of three daughters, and she's known for connecting faith with real life on identity, purpose, and leading authentically in every space she's in.

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In this episode, Kaley sits down with Minneapolis-based sales executive and creative entrepreneur Chandler Weir, and it gets real fast. They talk about what it actually looks like to straddle the corporate world and the creative one without losing yourself in either, how Chandler found her person after a lot of bumble dates and a very specific checklist, and what happens when the same strategy brain you use at work follows you into your love life. If you've ever felt like you had to choose between who you are and what looks good on paper, this one's for you!

Chandler Weir is a Minneapolis-based sales executive, content creator, and the Founder & CEO of Chandler Elaine Creative. With a foot firmly planted in both the corporate and creative worlds, Chandler refuses to give either up—because each makes her fundamentally better at the other. By blending her decade-long career driving strategy at Procter & Gamble with her firsthand experience navigating the creator economy, she acts as the ultimate bridge for her clients. Today, she partners with brands and businesses of all sizes to translate their creative vision into clear, actionable roadmaps, helping them build the diverse revenue streams they need to scale into enduring businesses!

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In this episode, Kaley sits down with physician and epidemiologist Dr. Rehana Ahmed to talk about what your skin actually needs after 30… not the marketing, but the truth. Together they unpack why perimenopause changes everything about your skincare routine, how to start building collagen before it’s too late, and what the Ozempic era is quietly doing to your skin. Plus, the line that reframes how you look in the mirror: if you’re treating your face, you should be treating your neck. A candid, no-fluff conversation for every woman who’s tired of guessing!

Dr. Rehana Ahmed is a physician and epidemiologist with 15 years of clinical practice. She specializes in aesthetic and anti-aging medicine, bringing a research-backed lens to skincare that cuts through the noise. No unnecessary steps, no empty promises. Known for her practical, evidence-based approach, Dr. Ahmed helps women understand what their skin actually needs, and why.

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In this episode, Kaley sits down with licensed marriage and family therapist Erin Pash to talk about what kids really need after a family splits — not the scripts, but the truth. Together they unpack why children in divorced families carry more anxiety than we realize, how parents unknowingly pass their emotions onto their kids, and what unconditional love actually looks like in the messy middle of co-parenting. A grounding, honest conversation for anyone navigating life on the other side of a marriage.

Erin Pash, DBA, LMFT is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with 15+ years of experience and the founder of Ellie Mental Health, grown from one Minnesota clinic to 265+ locations nationwide. She’s authored the only training in the country for therapists working in complex family systems and is the author of the upcoming Everybody Sucks Sometimes (BenBella Books, December 2026). Erin leads Pash Company, consults on mental health legislation, and wrangles six kids and an undisclosed number of cats.

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In this episode, Kaley sits down with Minneapolis-based financial advisor and transition specialist Cinda Collins, whose path to finance ran through pediatric nursing, soybean brokering, and bond trading before she found her calling helping women navigate the financial side of life's biggest changes. Together they get honest about the fear and avoidance so many women feel around money, what it actually looks like to step into financial ownership for the first time, and why it's never too late to start.

Cinda Collins is a Minneapolis-based financial advisor and transition specialist with a background as unique as the clients she serves. From pediatric nurse to soybean broker to bond trader before becoming a financial advisor in 1992. She's built a trusted reputation working with women navigating major life changes including divorce, inheritance, and retirement, bringing a rare combination of compassion, analytical depth, and real-world experience to every client relationship. When she's not in the office, you'll find her skiing, fly fishing, playing piano, or spending time with her grandchildren.

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What do you do when life hands you a Netflix reality show at 50, and you weren’t even a reality TV person? Kaley sits down with Daisy Macklin Skarning, Twin Cities actress, former ShopHQ host, and one of 14 cast members selected from 3,500 applicants for Netflix’s Million Dollar Secret. They get into what it actually felt like to compete, whether her theater background gave her an edge, and what her emotional exit looked like from the inside vs. how it played on screen. This one goes deep on reinvention, reading people, and why Daisy keeps saying this is just the beginning.

Daisy Macklin Skarning has been performing since she was five years old. After years on Twin Cities stages and a 15-year run as an on-air host for a national shopping channel, Daisy hit 50 not quite sure what was next, until Netflix came calling. She landed a spot on Million Dollar Secret out of 3,500 applicants, a life-changing experience that led to a new friendship and a new YouTube series, This Can’t Be Reality DDP, co-hosted with castmate Lauren Gierth.

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In this episode Kaley sits down with her longtime friend Emily McNamara, an Edina mom of twins who got divorced at 34 in a community where that felt anything but normal. Emily opens up about the shame of early divorce, what healing actually looked like, and how she stopped searching and found love anyway. This one’s for anyone who’s ever felt like they were carrying a scarlet letter they didn’t deserve.

Emily McNamara is an Edina, Minnesota mom of twins and wife to her husband Myles. She serves as president of the Richard F. McNamara Family Foundation, advocating for women’s athletics, girls’ empowerment, and equity-focused initiatives. A former caregiver for her father through a decade-long battle with Alzheimer’s, Emily’s story is one of resilience, purpose, and choosing herself at every chapter.