The guest on our show today isn’t one you’ve heard of (unless you already know her personally) and she’s not one with a large social media following or online newsletter. However, she is one of the most important people in my life.

Why? Well, sometimes people ask me some version of “Suzy, why are you the way that you are?” in the kindest way possible.

How are you so positive, how are you so happy, how are you so vulnerable, how are you so nonjudgmental? When asked these questions about distinct parts of my character, three people come to mind, mentors if you will, who began, molded, shaped, and perfected the aspects of Suzy.

One of them is Kathleen Kraft. In retrospect, she was absolutely a huge female mentor and energetic expander, but back in the day, my mind could only see her as my babysitter, the girl who watched me, picked ...