Cellophane: Revealing the Brilliance Behind the Vision
by Greg Schnagl
Cellophane is where curiosity meets a different way of seeing. Hosted by Dr. G, the show explores what actually shapes people before the world ever sees what they create. Each conversation looks beyond outcomes to examine the thinking, tension, and defining moments underneath them. Because what matters most is often hidden in plain sight.
Episodes
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A Life of Becoming: A Self That Remains with Kathy Kasten
What connects an insurance company, an alpaca farm, an ice cream parlor, and a career in leadership development? For Kathy Kasten, the answer may have less to do with the work itself and more to do with the person doing it. In this conversation, we explore the experiences, decisions, and…
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Chasing Better: How an Analytical Mind Found Clarity Through Meaning with Sam Palmer
What happens when the thing you’ve always been chasing turns out not to be what matters most? In this conversation, Sam Palmer reflects on the moments that shaped him, from a costly mistake as a college student, to building a career in sales, becoming a husband and father, and redefining what...
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Healing Is Within You: How We Can Turn Pain into Practice with Jennifer Colletti
What happens when the system meant to help you can’t fully see you? For more than a decade, Jennifer Colletti lived inside that question. Chronic pain. Unclear answers. A diagnosis that came late, and even then, without a roadmap forward. What emerged wasn’t resignation, but resolve. In this...
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Being the One: From Self-Reliance to a Life Built for Others with Carla Beaurline
What happens when a life built on self-reliance becomes a life built for others? In this conversation, Carla Beaurline reflects on a lifetime of independence, from quietly pursuing her own path as a young competitor to navigating the profound responsibility of caring for her parents. What emerges...
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What’s Right About You: How Owning Who You Are Changes Everything with Bethany von Steinbergs
What if the most important work you’ll ever do isn’t fixing what’s wrong, but finally understanding what’s right? In this conversation, Bethany von Steinbergs shares the moment that reshaped how she sees herself and others. It is not through deficits, but through strengths. What began as a…
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Love Is a Verb: How One Teacher’s Words Shaped Another’s Life with Cam Earle-Dennis
What if the most powerful force in a classroom isn’t curriculum, but compassion in action? In this episode of Cellophane, I sit down with Cam Earle-Dennis, educator, behavioral scientist, and founder of reMINDed, whose work connects neuroscience, trauma-informed practice, and social-emotional...
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The Power of the Unsaid: A Sneak Peek into Global Career Identity with Paige McDonough
We are often defined by our "doing", the titles on our LinkedIn profiles, and the tasks on our to-do lists. But what if the most important parts of our identity are found in the silences? In this episode, I sit down with global career counselor Paige McDonough to discuss her transition from the...
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Walking Toward Tension: Human Behavior in the Age of AI with Jon Judah
How do we remain human in a world dominated by automation and speed? In this episode, I sit down with Jon Judah, a marketing transformation, leader and professor at Georgetown University, to explore the brackish space between emerging technology and human intuition. Jon shares his deep personal...
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Doing the Beautiful Thing: Diego Nicolau on Identity, Creativity, and Craft
Designer and creative leader Diego Nicolau joins me for a conversation about creativity that isn’t glued to a medium, a platform, or an algorithm. We dig into the shift from chasing outcomes to honoring the process, why identity matters more than titles, how social media warps our creative...
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Heart, Humility, and Hustle: Matt Weiss on Building a Soul-Driven Practice in an AI Age
In this episode, I sit down with Matt Weiss, founder of Soul Purpose Advisory and longtime leader in the advertising world, to unpack how heart, humility, and hustle shaped his shift from running major agencies to building a soul-driven advisory practice. Matt opens up about rediscovering a...
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The Adaptable Athlete: Finding Brilliance with Coach Matt Williamson
In this episode of Cellophane, I peal back the layers of tennis professional Matt Williamson. Beyond the court, Matt reveals the core philosophies that drive him, from his unexpected transition to tennis during a global pandemic, to his deep-seated curiosity about human relationships, and the art...
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Unpacking Potential: Navigating Change While Finding Joy with Digital Leader Amanda Murawski
In this episode, I have a candid, insightful conversation with Amanda Murawski, Executive Director of Digital Strategy and Experience at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. Amanda shares her powerful journey of self-discovery, from navigating significant personal life changes, like moving…
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Quiet Fire, Bold Action: Laurie Hauge on Resilience, People, and Purpose
In this conversation, Dr. G sits down with Laurie Hauge, a leader who blends data acumen, emotional intelligence, and a “quiet fire” that has guided her through layoffs, career pivots, entrepreneurship, and leadership at a boutique marketing agency. Laurie shares how early experiences and data...
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Molly Schnagl: Ambition Through Action - How Movement Creates Meaning
In this episode, I sit down with my wife, Molly Schnagl — a self-described “actionator” who has spent her career turning complex ideas into executable systems. From opening gas stations in Guam and bringing Dairy Queen into convenience stores to leading digital transformation projects and...
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Dr. Kim Oppelt: “You Can Really Only Be What You Can See” - Rethinking Career Pathways
In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Kim Oppelt, VP of Career Readiness and Development at Kudor, and Executive Director of the Institute for Career Advising and Development. We explore how vision, empathy, and opportunity intersect in the world of career development. From her roots in rural,...
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Mike Pettijohn: Zero Fear, People-Centric AI Adoption
In this episode of Cellophane, AI Strategist Mike Pettijohn shares a human-centered approach to the AI revolution. Mike contrasts the regressive, forced adoption that leads to a "race to zero" with his vision of "Zero Fear" through people-focused AI adoption. Discover the practical steps...
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Dr. Jason Weber: Finding Your Flame Through Curiosity, Grace, and Leadership
In this episode, I speak with my friend, Dr. Jason Weber, Vice Chancellor at Texas Tech University. Jason shares his journey from professional burnout to a career built on developing others. We explore how curiosity, intentional reflection, and grace served as his guide posts for meaningful work....
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Mitch Munson: God’s Kid Finding Identity & Purpose Through Ministry
Join host, Dr. G, as he sits down with Mitch Munson, a former corporate employee who made a life-altering transition into ministry. Mitch, now the KLIFE Ministry Director in Fairplay, Missouri, opens up about his personal journey of overcoming self-doubt, anxiety, and an “almost quarter-life...
About this show
Cellophane is where curiosity meets a different way of seeing.
Hosted by Dr. G, the show explores what actually shapes people before the world ever sees what they create. Each conversation looks beyond outcomes to examine the thinking, tension, and defining moments underneath them.
Because what matters most is often hidden in plain sight.
Hosted by
Greg Schnagl
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