education
Hosted by Stephanie Nelson · education · EN-US
Join us in conversations with inspiring, wise and kind guests. Their insights and experiences motivate us to find purpose, contentment and peace in every life situation. Our guests include authors, artists, leaders, coaches, pastors, business people and speakers who are making a difference in the world. Listen in and learn from their wisdom to improve your life each day.
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Signup to Generate a PitchJoin us in conversations with inspiring, wise and kind guests. Their insights and experiences motivate us to find purpose, contentment and peace in every life situation. Our guests include authors, artists, leaders, coaches, pastors, business people and speakers who are making a difference in the world. Listen in and learn from their wisdom to improve your life each day.
Pivotal People is hosted by Stephanie Nelson. The show has published 157 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "From Regret to Redemption: Melanie Cox on Trusting God" (27 October 2026, 37 minutes), "How a Homeschooling Mom Became an Award-Winning Novelist" (18 September 2026, 33 minutes), and "You Don’t Need More, You Need the Right More, Tony Caliendo on Success, Purpose & Relationships" (1 September 2026, 34 minutes).
Pivotal People publishes roughly every two weeks, with episodes averaging 36 minutes across 157 episodes.
Booking probability for Pivotal People is 35%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Pivotal People requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Pivotal People's contact route on record: verified email.
Stephanie Nelson hosts Pivotal People, an education podcast with 157 episodes published.
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Episode #157
Let us know what you think about this episode and share it with a friend! We sit down with Melanie Cox, author of the book "You Have to Know," and talk about the hidden battles so many women carry, from shame and regret...
Episode #155
Let us know what you think about this episode and share it with a friend! We sit down with novelist Johanna Vann to talk about writing "Where Wilted Flowers Bloom" and why a fictional story can tell the truth about...
Episode #154
Let us know what you think about this episode and share it with a friend! Subscribe to the Pivotal People newsletter for new episodes, giveaways and more: https://stephanienelson.com/newsletter/ We sit down with...
Episode #153
Let us know what you think about this episode and share it with a friend! We talk with author Melissa Miller about the strange loneliness of getting what we prayed for and still feeling overwhelmed, disoriented, or...
Episode #152
Let us know what you think about this episode and share it with a friend! Alcohol can be the most accepted coping tool in the room and the hardest one to question out loud. We sit down with Christy Osborne, author of...
Episode #151
Let us know what you think about this episode and share it with a friend! We sit down with Christian leader, speaker and author Kendall Mariah to talk about how doubt, discomfort, and “soul friction” can strengthen real...
Episode #150
Let us know what you think about this episode and share it with a friend! If you have ever hit a big milestone and immediately felt the quiet panic of “now what,” this conversation will land hard. We sit down with Dr...
Episode #149
Let us know what you think about this episode and share it with a friend! We sit down with Pam Baker, founder of "Widows Who Wine" and author of "Where's the Key to the Safe" to talk about rebuilding life after loss...
Episode #148
Let us know what you think about this episode and share it with a friend! Success can go to your head. Failure can go to your heart. And if you’re building something from scratch, it’s easy to let the business decide...
Episode #147
Let us know what you think about this episode and share it with a friend! A 13-year-old says, “I want to go to Uganda,” and a whole future cracks open. That’s where our conversation with Dr. Janelle Aby goes, and it’s...
Episode #146
Let us know what you think about this episode and share it with a friend! We talk with Jessica Patay about the moment a diagnosis changes a family’s life and what “bravery” looks like when caregiving becomes a daily...
Episode #145
Let us know what you think about this episode and share it with a friend! We sit down with Bailey T. Hurley to get honest about why adult female friendships feel so complicated and how to build the kind of connection...
Episode #144
Let us know what you think about this episode and share it with a friend! We sit down with health coach Jen Trepeck to explain the gut microbiome in plain language and why it affects immunity, mood, hormones, skin, and...
Episode #143
Let us know what you think about this episode and share it with a friend! We talk with DEI strategist and leadership coach Israel Greene about why most DEI efforts don’t stick and what it takes to build cultures of real...
Episode #142
Let us know what you think about this episode and share it with a friend! We talk with sports counselor Brooke Ewert about what athlete mental health really looks like behind the highlights and why support often starts...
Episode #141
Let us know what you think about this episode and share it with a friend! We explore how identity, language, and harm reduction shape recovery and what friends and families can do that actually helps. Caroline Beidler...
Episode #140
Let us know what you think about this episode and share it with a friend! Regret feels like a weight, but we treat it as a signal that points to what we value most and what we still can change. We break down Daniel...
Episode #139
Let us know what you think about this episode and share it with a friend! We talk with Elizabeth Cole of SoloParent.org about how community, safe groups, and faith help single parents move from isolation to strength...
Episode #138
Let us know what you think about this episode and share it with a friend! A raw, hope-filled conversation with author and ministry leader Willow Weston about childhood pain, a radical encounter with Jesus, and the...
Episode #137
Let us know what you think about this episode and share it with a friend! We redefine wellness with Jen Trepeck, moving from diet rules and the noise of headlines to foundations that build strength, energy, and choice...
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