DunnWise Perspectives

A podcast about resilience, mindset, and the stories that shape who we become. Hosted by Doris Dunn, DunnWise Perspectives shares real conversations with people who have faced challenges, found their turning point, and discovered a way forward.

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  Episode #14

  A Second Chance at Life, Love, and Joy with Laura Durfee

  Sep 25, 202638 minS1

  Episode Summary At nine years old, Laura Durfee went to a sleepover and woke up a week later from a medically induced coma. A catastrophic brain bleed left doctors telling her parents she was unlikely to survive. After four brain surgeries, Laura not only survived, she relearned how to walk, feed herself, get dressed, and do the everyday things most of us take for granted. Today, Laura lives with an invisible disability and a very different perspective on life. In this episode of DunnWise Perspectives , Laura shares how that experience shaped her drive to achieve, why she spent years hiding her vision loss, and what finally made her realize she no longer needed to prove what she was capable of. That realization eventually led Laura to walk away from a successful corporate career as a VP of Talent and launch The Relationship Recruiter, a Nashville-based matchmaking firm that applies the principles she learned during 16 years in recruiting to help busy professionals make better connections. We also talk about the surprising similarities between recruiting and dating, the difference between preferences and true deal breakers, why values matter more than the perfect checklist, and yes, why some men may be a little "optimistic" about their height. Most importantly, Laura shares what she's learned from getting a second chance at life: sometimes growth, connection, and even joy require us to get uncomfortable and take a risk. In this episode: How Laura survived a catastrophic brain bleed at age nine The lasting impact of living with an invisible disability Why high achievement became a way of proving what she could do How recruiting became the foundation for a matchmaking business Why dating can feel like a second job Preferences versus true relationship deal breakers The role of values in finding the right partner Why Laura walked away from corporate success to pursue something that brought her joy The importance of taking risks and embracing your whole self Free resource: Laura created Meet People Like a Recruiter , a seven-tip field guide to help singles increase their chances of meeting the right person. https://www.relationshiprecruiter.com/dunnwise Connect with Laura" Website: The Relationship Recruiter | Nashville matchmaking service Social Media: @relationshiprecruiter LinkedIn: Laura Durfee | LinkedIn Connect with Doris Email: doris@dunnwise.com Website: www.dunnwise.com LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/doris-dunn Schedule a Discovery Call: https://calendly.com/dunnwise-consulting/30min_discovery_call Want to Be a Guest? Have a story of resilience, reinvention, or overcoming a challenge? I’d love to hear from you. Submit your story here: https://forms.gle/gJWpVcsZ5wTwfAgSA

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  Episode #13

  People, Perspective, and Ladybug with Tammie Osborne

  Sep 11, 202644 minS1

  Episode Summary Tammie Osborne knows a thing or two about changing plans. She began her career as a nurse, moved into healthcare IT, launched her own consulting company, and eventually created The Sapphire Suite, a coworking and event space in Franklin, Tennessee. But some of the biggest changes in Tammie’s life weren’t career moves she chose. They were the moments that forced her to rethink what she thought her life would look like. When Tammie and her husband finally became parents after struggling to conceive, their daughter Jordan, affectionately known as Ladybug, was born with Down syndrome, seven and a half weeks early and with a serious heart defect. Within weeks, their newborn daughter was undergoing open-heart surgery and fighting for her life. Today, Ladybug is 24, loves to travel, adores her iPad and her next meal, and, according to Tammie, has blessed their family far more than they could ever bless her. Tammie shares how raising Jordan changed her perspective, deepened her faith, affected Jordan’s siblings, and taught their entire family not to build their lives around a diagnosis. We also talk about the fears that don’t necessarily disappear as our children grow, they simply change, including the question many parents of children with special needs eventually face: What happens when I’m no longer here? And through it all, there is another theme woven into Tammie’s story: people. From nursing to healthcare IT, entrepreneurship, The Sapphire Suite, and now leadership development, Tammie has discovered that her greatest strengths have never really been about technology, buildings, or businesses. They’ve been about understanding, connecting with, and leading people. In this episode : Creating a business without knowing exactly where it will lead The risks and realities of entrepreneurship Receiving a life-changing diagnosis you never expected How Ladybug got her nickname Choosing not to center an entire family around Down syndrome How fear changes as children with special needs become adults Why Tammie believes leadership begins with learning to lead yourself Letting go of the expectation that work and life will be perfectly balanced every day This is a conversation about entrepreneurship and leadership, but even more, it’s about perspective, faith, family, community, and learning to embrace a life that may look very different from the one you originally planned. Connect with Tammie Sapphire Suite: Coworking Space & Event Venue | The Sapphire Suite | Williamson Co. Bridgemore IT Consulting : Bridgemore IT LinkedIn: Tammie L. Osborne | LinkedIn Instagram : Instagram - Tammie Osborne Substack : Substack - Tammie Osborne Connect with Doris Email: doris@dunnwise.com Website: www.dunnwise.com LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/doris-dunn Schedule a Discovery Call: https://calendly.com/dunnwise-consulting/30min_discovery_call Want to Be a Guest? Have a story of resilience, reinvention, or overcoming a challenge? I’d love to hear from you. Submit your story here: https://forms.gle/gJWpVcsZ5wTwfAgSA

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  Episode #12

  The Client Who Changed Everything with Dr. Hannah Rawiszer

  Aug 28, 202641 minS1

  Episode Summary Hannah Rawiszer thought becoming a business owner would give her more freedom. Instead, she found herself with too many bosses , too little time, and a business that looked nothing like the one she thought she was building. Burned out and unsure what came next, Hannah scaled back her business, moved home to Florida, and considered giving up entrepreneurship altogether. Then a connection led to another connection, and eventually to a client call Hannah wasn't particularly excited to take. That client saw something in Hannah she hadn't yet recognized as a business opportunity: a natural ability to listen, uncover what was creating chaos behind the scenes, and turn everything living in someone's head into clear, repeatable processes. That one client changed the direction of Hannah's business. In this episode of DunnWise Perspectives , Hannah and I talk about burnout, the courage to pivot, why trying something and deciding it isn't right isn't failure, and the importance of creating enough space to recognize what you're truly good at. We also talk about the power of genuine connection and Hannah's commitment to celebrating and supporting the people she meets. Hannah Rawiszer is the founder of Helping Hannah Professional Services , where she helps business owners reduce the mental clutter of running a business by moving the knowledge, processes, and client experiences living in their heads into visible, repeatable structures. Her signature service, the Client Journey Accelerator , helps business owners document and strengthen the way they serve clients so their businesses don't have to run on memory. Hannah is also Head of Operations and Chief Concierge for Fem Foundry , a community that connects business owners with women experts who can help them grow. In This Episode How Hannah went from one employer to feeling like she had six Why the business she originally created led to burnout instead of freedom The decision to move back to Florida, reset, and reconsider entrepreneurship How an unexpected connection led to the client who changed everything Why that client told Hannah, "You have to sell this" Recognizing that your greatest value may be something you've been doing naturally for years Why getting everything out of your head can make your business more sustainable The importance of creating space when you don't know what comes next Why a pivot that doesn't work isn't necessarily a failure Hannah's wonderfully short-lived plan to become a HoneyBook expert How genuine networking and relationships have shaped Hannah's business Why Hannah makes a point of publicly celebrating the people she meets About Hannah: Dr. Hannah Rawiszer is a Client Journey Strategist and founder of Helping Hannah Professional Services. She helps service-based business owners transform the invisible knowledge living in their heads into visible structure by defining and documenting how clients move through their business. Through her signature Client Journey Accelerator™, Hannah helps business owners reduce mental clutter, create more consistent client experiences, and build businesses that don’t depend on their memory. Drawing on more than 25 years of experience in education, nonprofit leadership, and operations, Hannah brings a calm, collaborative approach to helping business owners create the clarity and structure they need to grow sustainably. Connect with Hannah Website: https://helpinghannahpro.com 5-day email course: Systems That Scale Plan Fem Foundry: https://femfoundry.com/ LinkedIn: Hannah Rawiszer, Ph.D. | LinkedIn Connect with Doris Email: doris@dunnwise.com Website: www.dunnwise.com LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/doris-dunn Schedule a Discovery Call: https://calendly.com/dunnwise-consulting/30min_discovery_call Want to Be a Guest? Have a story of resilience, reinvention, or overcoming a challenge? I’d love to hear from you. Submit your story here: https://forms.gle/gJWpVcsZ5wTwfAgSA

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  Episode #11

  From Poverty to Purpose with Brandi Jack

  Aug 14, 202640 minS1

  Episode Summary Many of us have never stopped to think about the cost of diapers, or what happens when a parent simply can't afford them. In this episode of DunnWise Perspectives , Doris Dunn sits down with Brandi Jack , CEO of Nashville Diaper Connection, to discuss her remarkable journey from growing up in a financially struggling family to leading one of Middle Tennessee's fastest-growing nonprofits. Brandi shares what it was like raising two young boys as a single mother, working multiple jobs, and facing impossible financial decisions, including the emotional story of buying two Lunchables when every dollar mattered. She also explains how a devastating tornado destroyed the business she had moved to Nashville to build, only to open the unexpected door that led her to Nashville Diaper Connection. Today, Brandi leads an organization serving families in 32 counties with an ambitious goal of distributing five million diapers this year while expanding service throughout Middle Tennessee. This conversation is about far more than diapers. It's about dignity, resilience, leadership, and how one person's hardest seasons can become the foundation for helping thousands of others. In this episode, you'll hear: Brandi's childhood growing up in rural Washington and the lessons she learned from financial hardship. Why the "Lunchables story" still impacts her today. How becoming a single mother shaped her perspective on poverty. The business she launched after moving to Nashville and how the 2020 tornado changed everything. Why volunteering at Nashville Diaper Connection became an unexpected career. How the organization grew from distributing diapers out of a garage to serving 32 Middle Tennessee counties. Why diaper insecurity is a hidden crisis affecting working families every day. Innovative programs like Diapers for Diplomas , helping parenting students stay in college. The importance of removing barriers so families can thrive. How listeners can support Nashville Diaper Connection through donations, volunteering, and community partnerships. Connect with Brandi LinkedIn: Brandi Jack | LinkedIn Website: https://nashvillediaperconnection.org Connect with Doris Email: doris@dunnwise.com Website: www.dunnwise.com LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/doris-dunn Schedule a Discovery Call: https://calendly.com/dunnwise-consulting/30min_discovery_call Want to Be a Guest? Have a story of resilience, reinvention, or overcoming a challenge? I’d love to hear from you. Submit your story here: https://forms.gle/gJWpVcsZ5wTwfAgSA

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  Episode #10

  You Can't Outrun Yourself with Kristina Pollard

  Jul 31, 202639 minS1

  Episode Summary A snowboarding accident. A prescription for pain medication. An addiction that quietly took over eight years of Kristina Pollard's life. On this episode of DunnWise Perspectives , Kristina shares the deeply personal journey that led her from doctor shopping, arrests, and isolation in a jail cell to a life filled with purpose, faith, and service to others. Her story reminds us that addiction rarely begins with a single bad decision—it often starts with pain, trauma, and unhealthy ways of coping. Kristina opens up about growing up in a broken home, feeling like the "black sheep," and how childhood experiences shaped the choices she made later in life. She describes the moment she reached rock bottom, the unexpected turning point that led her into a 13-month faith-based recovery program, and how surrender—not willpower—became the foundation for lasting change. Today, Kristina is building a new chapter, helping others through her own business while encouraging people to seek hope before they reach their own rock bottom. Whether you have personally struggled with addiction, love someone who has, or simply need a reminder that transformation is possible, this conversation is filled with honesty, compassion, and hope. In This Episode How a snowboarding injury led to opioid addiction Growing up in a home marked by divorce, loss, and alcoholism Why addiction is often a symptom of something deeper The dangers of shame, secrecy, and isolation Hitting rock bottom after an arrest and three days alone in jail The faith-based recovery program that changed her life What recovery taught her about surrender, community, and identity The difference between enabling someone and truly helping them Why helping others became an essential part of her own healing Building a life of purpose after addiction Memorable Quotes "I thought changing my geography would solve my problems. My addiction followed me." "When you stop focusing on yourself and start helping someone else, it changes your heart posture." "There is hope. You don't have to wait until rock bottom." "If you find yourself hiding pieces of your life from the people who love you, that may be the sign that it's time to tell on yourself." Connect with Kristina Email: kristina.pollard@gmail.com LinkedIn: Kristina Pollard | LinkedIn Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/krispo24?utm_source=qr Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kristina.pollard.5?mibextid=LQQJ4d Connect with Doris Email: doris@dunnwise.com Website: www.dunnwise.com LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/doris-dunn Schedule a Discovery Call: https://calendly.com/dunnwise-consulting/30min_discovery_call Want to Be a Guest? Have a story of resilience, reinvention, or overcoming a challenge? I’d love to hear from you. Submit your story here: https://forms.gle/gJWpVcsZ5wTwfAgSA

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