Episode 14 with our friend Liz Clasen-Kelly, CEO of Roof Above, whose mission is to unite the community to end homelessness. Each day, Roof Above serves 1,400 people - half through homeless services, half through housing programs -providing safety, stability, and dignity in people’s lives.

It’s not just about what they do, but how they do it. Their approach is personal, with relationships at the center of healing and change. Liz shared experiences and insights on affordable housing, community collaboration, and bridging the missing middle, reminding us that compassion and connection are at the heart of real impact.

Episode Outline

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0:32 Welcome to 2026!

0:55 Maya is in the final countdown!

3:03 Maya has the table pull their first affirmation cards of the year

Maya: “I am the dreamer of my dreams”

The Inner Peace Police Instagram: @endangerhood

Courtney: “In any moment I can surrender to the powerful presence of love through prayer, contemplation, and stillness”

7:55 Courtney drops a gem, “It’s a choice to be still”

Liz: “My capacity to tune in to the energy of love gives me the words I need when I’m ready to speak up, the compassion I need when it’s time to forgive, and the power I need when I’m lost”

10:09 Liz drops a gem “When it’s time to forgive also indicates that someone has to be ready to receive”

12:08 Maya asks the ladies to share a word or phrase are they using to describe their energy in 2026

12:38 Liz shares information about the upcoming Chinese year of the Fire Horse

16:41 Liz shares her experience at her Women’s Retreat and dives into the concepts of Wholeness vs Perfection

20:20 The table reflects on what the holiday break taught them about what they needed more or less of

20:58 Maya drops a gem, “Flow has been a friend to me”

25:46 Maya pours into Courtney, “Whatever’s meant for you, has its coordinates in place. It’s just divine timing my dear”

Book drop: Never Enough by Jennifer Wallace

29:24 The table explores what living with intention looks like in their everyday life

29:37 Courtney drops a gem “Living with intention is truly allowing myself to be seen by others and truly seeing myself for who I am”

32:45 Maya shares a moment of vulnerability about speaking her truth

37:41 Courtney drops a gem, “It’s almost like the people that love us unconditionally are sometimes one step ahead of us because they know our patterns and places where we may struggle”

38:09 Liz adds, “To be known and accepted is such a gift”

41:46 Liz talks about gratitude and how it’s food for the soul

43:12 Courtney, Liz, and Maya discuss the habits they’re ready to build or let go of in 2026

46:04 Liz reflects on the notion of what if we really did have enough time for everything, we’re just actually shoving too much time into the days and the hours that we have

51:01 The table shares questions that they want the listeners to ask themselves as they step further into this year

55:01 The ladies reflect on The Super Bowl Halftime Show

59:30 Liz shares information about our upcoming podcast series for this year

Series 1: The Housing Ecosystem

Series 2: Innovation Talks!

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0:33 Here we are, back with the last episode of the year!

1:29 Welcome Megan Gude to the table!

6:02 Megan pulls an Affirmation Card, “When I lean on the faith of the universe, peace becomes real” the owls on the card resonated with her

8:49 Maya summarizes that all the cards that were pulled by each person that day leaned towards letting go, finding peace, and that we are all supported

9:03 Maya asks the table to reflect on how they’ve each shown up in an Authentic Way this year

9:32 Liz speaks to the change and loss that she experienced earlier this year. She acknowledged that it’s ok to accept help and to know our limits

12:15 Megan shares that she had to lean into a similar experience to Liz when she fell and broke her ankle this year and lost her mobility for a period of time

13:48 Maya reflects that she showed up authentically by choosing herself in a different way this year

17:51 Courtney shares that she showed up by serving others, but amid putting them before herself

18:32 Courtney drops a gem “We can’t work harder than others when it comes to their life, and although we have the ability to help them, is that what they want for their lives”

19:37 Liz suggests that we all go around and share 1-2 things that we do to take care of ourselves in our routines

23:42 The tables share their favorite memories of 2025, personal or professional

30:54 Maya asks the ladies to share their favorite project that they worked on this year

36:10 Megan reflects on the themes she’s hearing, and shares that she loves working on projects with us because of our tremendous authenticity and culture of leading with joy and connection

38:50 Each person shares the soundtrack song (s) of their year in 2025

Maya- My Life by Big Sean & Long Journey by Rod Wave

Liz- Lemonade by Forest Frank & Ben Rector -Brand New & Magic albums

Megan- What is sounds like by K-Pop Demon Hunters

Courtney- Waterfalls by TLC & Here’s my heart Lord by Casting Crows Live

48:11 Maya closes us out by asking the table to share what they’re most looking forward to in 2026

53:29 Maya thanks the listeners!