Cool Change

Romanticize Your Life

In this conversation, Chuck Allen explores the concept of romanticizing everyday life by creating meaningful moments, referred to as 'gourmet moments.' He emphasizes the

Take the Long Way Home

A friend of mine recently came to Oregon to die. She had chosen to use Oregon's Death with Dignity law, and I spent her last two weeks showing her and her girlfriends aro

84. When Passion Becomes Responsibility | with Mindy Crosato

In this episode of Cool Change, Chuck sits down with Mindy Crosato, founder of Decadent Creations Bakery and The Collective Kitchen in Hillsboro, Oregon. If you live in

Smart Friends, Stupid Decisions (#74)

In this brief episode, I take you back to the summer of 1990—when my best friend Tim and I, fueled by our “do-it-yourself” mentality, embarked on a series of DIY adventur

Embracing Curiosity: Thriving in the Journey of Mental Wellness with Dr. Mandi Hudson

Introduction: In this episode of "Cool Change," host Chuck Allen engages in a thought-provoking conversation with Dr. Mandi Hudson, a psychiatrist and academic leader.

The Unstoppable Journey of Alden Mills: Charting a Path from Navy SEAL to Successful Entrepreneur

In this inspiring episode, Alden Mills, a former Navy SEAL Platoon Commander, entrepreneur, inventor, and author, shares his compelling journey from his time in the milit

Finding Purpose: What Led Vince Schiano to Donate His Liver to a Stranger

Author of the new book "Always Forward," Vince Schiano's quest for purpose and direction in life led him to make a decision that would save a life and influence many, man

How We Design Our Life Together

In this episode, Chuck is joined by his favorite leader, Rilla Delorier, who also happens to be his wife. Together they break down their design principes for a life well

How to Stop Rushing Through Life

Ever feel like you're running through life like it's a race? There's a better way. In this episode, Chuck shares a simple idea about how to be more intentional with the p

David Risher: On Romantic vs. Functional Decision Making, and the Unexpected Influence of Leading with Purpose (#35)

David Risher is the CEO and co-founder of Worldreader. His early appetite for reading, coupled with his technology background, encouraged him to launch an organization th

Reactions With Rilla: Bite-Sized Lessons Taken From Stuckey’s CEO Stephanie Stuckey (#29)

A mini-episode that unpacks useful, practical, real-world insights taken from Episode 22 with Stuckey’s CEO Stephanie Stuckey (listen to that first). Rilla Delorier dis

Glenn Goad: On the Merits of Specialized Learning Versus a College Degree, Making Things Simpler, and Avoiding Assumptions (#25)

In this episode I talk with Glenn Goad, CEO of Earthlink, about finding the good in challenging circumstances, and not assuming you know what someone else is going throug

Ed Davis: On the Feather Versus the Sledgehammer and Getting Better at Seeing Clues (#21)

What career is best for you? How should you be spending your time and energy? Popular speaker and trainer Ed Davis discusses why it can take so long for us to pay attenti

Laura Fravel: On up-Leveling Your Personal Brand (#19)

Laura Fravel helps elevate experts with an authentic brand they’re proud to “shout to the world.” If you’re going to make a cool change, you’re going to need to be though

Quickchat: Living on the Other Side of a Decision (#18)

Tough time deciding what to do next? Been on the fence for a while? Making big life decisions isn’t always easy, and living in the in-between can be stressful. In th

Reactions with Rilla: On Going Slow to Go Fast, Efficiency versus Experience, and Interval Living (#17)

In this episode I’m joined by Rilla Delorier as we discuss how one simple strategy has the potential to bring more meaning, joy and mindfulness into your everyday existen

Tiffani Taylor: No Starving Artists (#8)

To be an artist is to be an entrepreneur, and Tiffany Taylor embodies this ethos as she navigates the world of art and business. With her gallery in Savannah, Georgia, an

Pam Kilday: The Wild Ride Home Again (#6)

Pam Kilday traded her rural upbringing for professional basketball, then a successful career in finance and technology, and is now a Director of a global technology compa

Bonnie and Steven Carroll: They Moved Their Life to a Boat - Part 2/2 (#5)

Their Cool Change was pivoting from land to sea as a way of life. In this follow up to last week’s conversation, Steven and Bonnie discuss what it’s like to charter, how

Bonnie and Steven Carroll: They Moved Their Life to a Boat - Part 1/2 (#4)

Bonnie and Steven Carroll were land lubbers like most of us, until they decided the open seas were calling them to come live on the water. This is the story of how they