On this episode of Currently: The Conversation, Christal sits down with strategic advisor and executive coach Shea Petaja to talk about clarity, reinvention, and rebuilding trust in yourself after everything unravels.

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Shea shares how a season of personal and professional collapse — followed by an unexpected moment in a comedy club — shifted her perspective on pain, leadership, and identity. Together, they unpack why high-achievers cling to what isn't working, how to tell the difference between intuition and anxiety, and what people really mean when they say, "I need clarity."

If you're successful on paper but feeling stuck internally, this conversation is for you.

The Conversation is a Compass Local podcast produced by Pancake Boy Productions.

This week on Currently, we're diving into one of Traverse City's most anticipated events of the year. Joe Beyer joins Christal and Beth Milligan (Traverse City Ticker) to unveil the full lineup for the upcoming Fresh Coast Film Festival: Traverse City, giving us a behind-the-scenes look at what audiences can expect and why this year's slate is turning heads.

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Before all the film fest talk, Beth Milligan breaks down the biggest local headlines — including important updates on the future of downtown Traverse City and the latest surrounding the long-discussed TIF97.

Currently is a Compass Local podcast, produced by Pancake Boy Productions.

In this episode of Currently: The Conversation, Christal Frost talks with Abagail McKiernan about what help really looks like when it's rooted in connection, not systems.

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As the founder of HelpLink and creator of Spark in the Dark, Abagail shares why culture has to shift before systems can work, what people actually need when they ask for help, and how small changes can make support more human and accessible. The conversation also touches on her public speaking work and her upcoming book on leadership, care, and showing up for one another.

Hopeful, practical, and deeply human—this episode is a reminder that help starts with presence.

The Conversation is a Compass Local podcast produced by Pancake Boy Productions.