Angelica Garcia is living proof that you can make time for the things that truly matter.

Angelica wears many hats: she’s a producer at StreetSide Studio 7, a producer on The Most Important Podcast Ever, the proprietress of a bookstore inside Deja Bleu House of Coffee, the owner of a mobile bookstore, the host of the Pages of INK Podcast, and a barista who helps keep her community connected.

In her 20s, Angelica faced a life-changing heart health crisis that required a pacemaker—an experience that reshaped how she thinks about time, purpose, and listening to her heart.

In this conversation, Brian J. Dunn and Angelica talk about living intentionally in a busy world, building community through books and conversation, and making time for what truly matters.

This episode is a reminder that the most meaningful things in life don’t happen by accident—you make time for them.

❤️ #gratefulheart

Dana Peterson is a true entrepreneur and TikTok Shop creator, balancing stay-at-home mom life while building a business rooted in trust.

In Episode 46 of The Most Important Podcast Ever, Dana shares her origin story—starting her TikTok Shop journey in June 2024—and breaks down the art and science behind creator-led commerce.

We talk about:
• How to start a TikTok Shop
• What “going viral” really means (100,000+ views)
• Why you have to have a good hook
• Her go-to Look for Less category
• How she evaluates products — price, quality, and free shipping
• Why she only recommends products she genuinely likes

Practical. Honest. Real-world creator insight.

🎧 Watch here on YouTube or listen wherever you get your podcasts.
#TikTokShop #CreatorEconomy #GratefulHeart

Work is changing—but dignity, purpose, and people still matter.

In this episode of The Most Important Podcast Ever with Brian J. Dunn, Brian sits down with Joe Kalkman, a seasoned HR professional, to explore how work has evolved across generations—and what leaders must understand to navigate the future of work with humanity and trust.

This conversation dives into:

• Generational shifts in how people view work, purpose, and loyalty

• Why there is still dignity in work—and why people’s work matters

• How COVID permanently changed the workplace

• The rise of remote and hybrid work

• Why hybrid work is no longer a perk, but an expectation of the emerging workforce

• How HR and leaders can design work that respects both performance and people

Joe brings thoughtful, real-world insight into how leaders can build cultures rooted in trust, flexibility, and accountability—without losing the human connection that makes work meaningful.

If you’re a leader, HR professional, or anyone thinking deeply about the future of work, this episode offers clarity, perspective, and reassurance that getting the people part right still matters most.

👇 Watch here on YouTube
🎧 Or listen wherever you get your podcasts

☕ Special thanks to StreetSide Studio 7 and Deja Bleu House of Coffee for supporting these conversations.