Pieces of I

06/04/2026

Choose clarity over control!

Catch episode 67 of the Infuse Compassion Podcast with guest Susan LePlae Miller (Pieces of I)!

Every week on the Infuse Compassion Podcast, Mark J. Carpenter and I share our guests' stories, honest conversations, and simple ways to lead with more humanity—reminding us that compassion can transform your life and the world around you.

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06/04/2026

"Above all... trust yourself."

Watch episode 68 of the Infuse Compassion Podcast, where Mark J. Carpenter and I discuss our previous episode with guest Susan LePlae Miller (Pieces of I) , and her expertise on living your values!

Catch a new episode of the Infuse Compassion Podcast every week, where we share our guests' stories and simple ways to live with more compassion—and how it has the power to transform your life, your work, and the world around you.

Watch on YouTube or listen on your favorite podcast platform!

06/04/2026

J. Carpenter and I had a dynamic conversation with Susan LePlae Miller (Pieces of I) on our Infuse Compassion Podcast. One of the most powerful leadership shifts we talked about in the episode was this:

Compassion is not over-functioning for people.

Too often, leaders believe being “supportive” means fixing every problem, carrying every burden, or stepping in before their team has the opportunity to grow. But that’s not compassion. That’s over-responsibility.

Real compassion sounds more like:

“I believe in your ability to work through this, and I’m here to support you.”

As leaders, we must learn the difference between rescuing people and empowering them.

One creates dependency.

The other creates confidence, capability, and trust.

Sometimes the most compassionate thing we can do is listen without taking over.

05/14/2026

Happy to have been part of this podcast talking about Compassion and how to infuse compassion into day to day living and business.

05/13/2026

03/19/2026

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02/26/2026

Hi friends, please join me in my latest edition of the Ages & Stages Newsletter: “Let’s Give Kindness a Chance”

When life goes along without a blip, it’s easy to take things for granted. But when we’re faced with a challenge, it can be a wake-up call. This month, I explore our daily choices and the powerful impact we can have.

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In Let’s Give Kindness a Chance, I reflect on navigating unexpected life challenges, the small things we take for granted, and the power of intentional acts of kindness. This personal essay explores resilience, gratitude, and how choosing love over loss helps us move forward with clarity and grace...

02/24/2026

Connections - Zola's Cafe is the place to be this Saturday February 28th from 12-3pm.

Celebrating breast cancer prevention, breast density education, and access to trusted local health resources with a a light soul food brunch, live music, and a vibrant space dedicated to

Join our partners at The Pink Eraser Project as they pull together nonprofits, clinicians, advocates, and community members for an afternoon of breast cancer talks, informational resources, music, food, DANCING and connection in Avondale.

Capping off in a fun way!

RSVP here: pinkeraserproject.org/events

02/17/2026

What word aligns your intentions this year?

Sending positive wishes to all my friends and colleagues who celebrate the Chinese New Year (Lunar New Year) beginning Tuesday, February 17, 2026.

It’s the "Year of the Fire Horse"

🐎 Linked to independence, energy, & forward-motion.
🔥May you utilize this time to bring your energy and determination together in a way where your DREAMS turn into ACTIONS.

The last few years I have aligned my "word of the year" with the Lunar New Year. This year I chose the word TRUST.

Admittedly, trust and patience are not my strongest virtues, and yet if I can humbly learn to lean on these qualities, I will be stronger in the long run and more likely to achieve my dreams.

What word aligns your intentions this year?