Megan Shumaker, Outdoor Recreation Inclusion Specialist with Cleveland Metroparks, joins us for an inspiring conversation about how nature and outdoor recreation support health, connection, and lifelong well-being.

In Walking into Wellness, Megan shares how accessible outdoor experiences can:

• Improve physical and mental health
• Foster social connection
• Promote inclusion
• Encourage lifelong exploration

Whether you are an experienced hiker or simply looking for a new way to stay active, this episode offers practical ideas and encouragement to step outside and invest in your wellness.

The Playhouse Square RedCoats are the welcoming presence for nearly one million guests attending over one thousandperformances annually helping fuel a performing arts ecosystem that contributes more than $359 million to the local economy each year. Their service reflects purpose, civic pride, and the power of meaningful engagement later in life.

This episode explores how volunteering, especially in a vibrant cultural environment can become a powerfulplatform for wellness, identity, and legacy.

Guest Lori K. Long, Ph.D., is a Partner at Shoreline Associates, where she works with entrepreneurs, organizations, and nonprofits to strengthen leadership, people strategy, and purpose-driven growth. She retired early from Baldwin Wallace University after more than 20 years in academia.

Dr. Long explores how to recognize when it’s time to take the next step, especially when you feel drawn toward something new but aren’t yet sure what ee holds. She emphasizes the importance of focusing on mindset before deciding what comes next.

For leaders who are accustomed to solving problems and making plans, pausing without a clear destination can feel uncomfortable. Yet this intentional pause may be the most critical part of the journey—an opportunity to step back from logistics and center your mindset before moving forward.