What if the journey to becoming your most authentic self has already begun, but you've been hiding from it?

In this deeply personal conversation with author and coach Patty Elvey, we explore how decades of curiosity, questioning, and risk-taking led to one powerful practice: becoming who you truly are.

Patty shares her evolution from behind-the-scenes support for Silicon Valley visionaries and thought leaders like George Carlin and Arianna Huffington, to stepping fully into her own voice through her debut book, Practicing the Art of Becoming. After 30 years of intending to write it, she finally did, and what poured out was pure, unfiltered honesty.

We talk about:

⚡️ The transformative power of affirmations

⚡️ What it really means to be honest with yourself, even when it's terrifying

⚡️ Why silence can be just as authentic as speaking up

⚡️ How risk and authenticity go hand in hand

⚡️ The surprising chapter on lying that's changing marriages and leadership teams

⚡️Why people lie

If you've ever struggled to claim your own worthiness, hidden your gifts, or felt frozen by the fear of being seen, this episode will meet you exactly where you are … and gently invite you forward.

CONTACT PATTY

Website: http://risktobecome.com

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/patty-elvey/

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LEARN MORE ABOUT PATTY

Patty Elvey is a dedicated student of life, using every experience for learning and greater awareness. Her 40+ years working with thought leaders and corporate visionaries spanning the industries of legal tech, quantum AI, media, and healthcare provides the foundation for her work uniting client’s professional goals with their personal passions. Patty’s uniquely holistic approach uncovers strengths and builds a roadmap for achieving their unrealized dreams. In her debut book, Practicing the Art of Becoming, Patty shares personal insights that inspired and ignited her journey of becoming. A longtime resident of Menlo Park, California, Patty now enjoys splitting her time between the East and West coasts.

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What if the secret to achieving your goals isn't setting them… but closing the chapter on what came before?

In this solo episode of Something New Is Possible, I'm sharing a powerful approach to New Year's intentions that goes beyond typical goal-setting. Instead of jumping straight into resolutions, I walk you through a three-part process that actually creates lasting transformation.

I also share my own struggles with consistency, from sleep to self-care, and how I'm using this exact process to create something different in 2026. This isn't about perfection, it's about presence, awareness, and honoring where you actually are.

If you're ready to start the year with clarity, closure, and real intention, this episode will guide you through exactly how to do it.

Listen now and give yourself the gift of a truly intentional 2026. Don't forget to subscribe and share with someone who's ready for something new

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Some conversations are about impact.

About responsibility.

About what happens when someone sees a problem and decides not to look away.

In this episode of Something New Is Possible, I sit down with Joseph Gitler, founder and chairman of Leket Israel, the country’s largest food rescue organization.

What began in 2003 as a small volunteer effort to address hunger and food waste has grown into a national operation supporting over 415,000 people every week, partnering with 300+ nonprofits, powered by 95,000 volunteers, and rescuing tens of millions of kilos of food each year.

This conversation is an invitation to zoom out.

To reflect on impact beyond ourselves.

And to remember that change often starts not with a perfect plan, but with a refusal to accept “this is just how it is.”

If you’ve ever wondered what meaningful leadership looks like in real life, this conversation is for you.

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LEARN MORE ABOUT JOSEPH

Joseph Gitler founded Leket Israel in 2003 as a small volunteer effort to confront hunger and food waste. Today, as Founder and Chairman, he leads Israel’s largest food rescue organization, supporting over 300 nonprofits and more than 415,000 people weekly with the help of 160 staff, 63 vehicles, and 95,000 volunteers. Joseph is also deeply involved in public service, including roles with Ten Gav, re-specs, The Meir Medical Center, and the Global FoodBanking Network.

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