Look for the Good with Carrie Rowan

What if you didn’t have to wait for something good to happen to feel happier? Most of us begin the day reacting—to the news, our phones, our schedules, and everyone else’s needs. Before we know it, the world has decided where our attention goes and how we feel. But happiness isn’t only something that happens to you. It’s something you can influence through the small choices you make every day. In this uplifting episode of Look for the Good, Carrie shares four surprisingly easy practices that can help you shift...

Why Your Brain Doesn’t Want You to Be Happy Have you ever gotten exactly what you wanted—only to find yourself wanting something else almost immediately? What if happiness doesn’t disappear because you’re doing something wrong? What if your brain is actually working against it? This week on Look for the Good, we’re uncovering the surprising reason your brain acts more like an overprotective inner mom than your biggest cheerleader—and why the harder you chase happiness, the farther away it can feel. Tune in to discover: The hidd...

What if the gap between your company’s goals and its results has less to do with strategy—and everything to do with the widening generation gap companies are facing today? From a winners-versus-losers mindset to the everyone-gets-a-trophy era, when you were raised shapes not only how you relate to others on the job, but every relationship in your life—including the one you have with yourself. This week on Look for the Good, Carrie sits down with Sandra Coker, founder and CEO of Human Power Solutions, for a lively conversation about what each generation brings...

Why Do Work Relationships Feel So Hard? You can choose your friends—but you usually don’t get to choose your boss, your coworkers, or the personalities you spend eight hours a day with. Is it any wonder work relationships can feel so difficult? Sometimes, the workplace can feel a lot like the school playground—complete with cliques, gossip, power struggles, and that one person who gets under your skin. But what if you’re not reacting only to the person in front of you? What if you’re reacting to everyone they remind you of? In Week...

What If Better Relationships Begin with You? The relationship skills you build on the inside don’t stay there—they shape how you connect, communicate, and build trust with everyone around you. In this episode of Look for the Good, Carrie reveals how to turn three powerful inner practices into external relationship builders. You’ll discover: How to use curiosity to improve your relationships—and the powerful tool from Carrie’s book, ABI How to create a deeper well of compassion for others Why self-trust is the secret ingredient to trusting others Carrie also shares a powerful...

What If the Most Important Relationship to Focus on in Your Life Is Not What You Think? We spend so much time trying to improve our relationships with our partners, families, friends, and coworkers. But if the voice inside your own head is constantly criticizing, second-guessing, or repeating old stories, it follows you into every relationship you have. What if the relationship quietly shaping all the others is the one you’ve been overlooking? In this episode of Look for the Good, Carrie kicks off the August series, Better Relationships, Better Life, by revealing where me...

What if the secret to confidence has nothing to do with feeling confident? If you've ever looked at someone successful and thought, "I wish I had their confidence," this episode may completely change the way you think about self-belief. In the inspiring finale of our July Confidence Series, Carrie Rowan welcomes leadership expert Dr. Cherie Comeau for an honest conversation about the hidden side of confidence. Dr. Cherie shares the self-doubt she faced on her own journey—from becoming a doctor and business owner—and why every new level of success requires us to grow into...

Confidence Comes From Taking Action What if waiting to feel confident is the very thing keeping you stuck? In this episode of Look for the Good, Carrie Rowan busts one of the biggest myths about confidence: confidence doesn't come before action—it comes because of action. Whether you're thinking about asking for the promotion, starting a business, speaking up in a meeting, or simply trying something new, waiting until you "feel ready" rarely works. Confidence isn't a prerequisite—it's the reward for showing up. In this episode, you'll discover: Why confidence is a...

Confidence isn't the absence of self-doubt. If you've ever thought, "Maybe I'm just not confident enough," this episode is for you. In this week's Confidence Series, Carrie Rowan busts one of the biggest myths about confidence: even the most confident people doubt themselves. The difference isn't that they never feel fear—it's that they don't let fear make their decisions. You'll discover why your brain keeps replaying stories like "I'm not good enough," how overthinking keeps you stuck, why comparison steals your confidence, and how to stop mistaking fear for a sign that yo...

Welcome back to the July Confidence Series, where we're challenging some of the biggest misconceptions about confidence—and discovering what it really takes to build it. What if one of the biggest things you've ever believed about confidence simply isn't true? In this episode of Look for the Good, Carrie Rowan tackles the first confidence myth: that some people are simply born confident. The truth? Confidence isn't a personality trait—it's a practice. Every time you step outside your comfort zone, keep a promise to yourself, and choose courage over comfort, you're building confidence one smal...

Welcome to a new chapter of Look for the Good! I'm thrilled to welcome our new KMET Radio listeners across Southern California while continuing to connect with our dedicated podcast listeners wherever you enjoy your favorite podcasts. Why do we naturally notice what's wrong before we see what's right? It's not because something is wrong with you—it's because your brain is doing exactly what it was designed to do. In this episode, Carrie Rowan kicks off her July Confidence Series by exploring the brain's negativity bias and how the stories we tell ourselves become th...

What if the smallest shift in perspective could change the entire trajectory of your life? In this powerful and heartfelt episode, Carrie sits down with thought leader, educator, and bestselling author of Simple Seed, Katie Wood—fresh off her recent appearance on the Today Show—for a conversation that will stay with you long after it ends. Get ready for goosebumps as Katie shares deeply personal stories that reveal how life’s hardest moments are often the very ones shaping our resilience, character, and grit. From a moving story about her daughter’s stitches that beautifull...

SHOW SUMMARY: What if your stories don’t define you… but the way you tell them will? This week on Look for the Good, airing Monday, May 11, 2026, I’m diving into one of my favorite topics—stories—with storytelling and public speaking coach Sarah Elkins—whose powerful TEDx talk is helping people rethink how we share and listen to personal stories in order to find more common ground and build connection to each other one story at a time. And trust me, this conversation goes way deeper than you think. Because here’s the truth: It’s not just what happe...

In basketball, you learn one move early: the pivot. In life… it might be the move that changes everything. Do you ever feel like you’re juggling it all? Career. Creativity. Family. Identity. Trying to make it all work—without dropping the ball? This week on Look for the Good, Carrie sits down with Ayla Brown—and her story is a masterclass in the art of the pivot. Ayla had already earned a full Division 1 basketball scholarship to Boston College before ever stepping foot on American Idol. Singing was something she...

What if the story you’re telling yourself about your resilience… isn’t true? This week on Look for the Good, I’m joined by my friend and special guest Cynthia Conigliaro, founder of Work Well Webinars, for a powerful conversation on what resilience really looks like—and how it might be showing up in your life in ways you’re not even recognizing. We talk about the difference between knowing something and actually living it. And you won’t want to miss Cynthia sharing one of her most harrowing stories that turned into her biggest resilience...

The Joy You’re Overlooking Everyday with Shari Alyse What Have You Already Missed by Rushing Through Your Life? You are in for a truly special episode this week on Look for the Good when I welcome American’s Joy Magnet and bestselling author, Shari Alyse. This 2x TEDx speaker may give you full-body chills as she shares a deeply personal and heartfelt story of discovering joy—and a powerful perspective on why we’re really here—all while dancing for her ailing father during his battle with ALS. It’s one of those moments...

Why Creativity Might Be the Missing Key to Your Happiness with Stacey Peasley What if the very thing you’ve been putting off… is the thing that could change everything? You are in for such a treat this week as singer/songwriter and children’s music Grammy winner Stacey Peasley joins me for a conversation that will have you rethinking creativity in a whole new way. We dive into how creativity isn’t just something “extra”… it might actually be essential—and yes, it just might save your life. Stacey shares powerful insights on what it reall...

Using Defiance to Build Resilience in Life’s Hardest Moments with Julia Fox Garrison What if the very things you wish never happened… were actually shaping something beautiful? This week on Look for the Good, I’m joined by Julia Fox Garrison—award-winning, bestselling author and speaker—who truly embodies what it means to turn lemons into lemonade. After a massive stroke left her without function on one side of her body—and a later battle with cancer—Julia didn’t just survive… she found a way to thrive. And how she did it will stay...

Lead with Your Light: Discover Your Natural Leadership Through Human Design with Nancy OKeefe What if the world has been teaching you the wrong definition of leadership all along? This high-energy episode of Look for the Good will have you questioning some of the very beliefs you were taught growing up. If you’re fascinated by Human Design and love exploring new ways of thinking about who we really are, you are going to LOVE this conversation. Carrie Rowan welcomes special guest Nancy OKeefe, executive and business coach and author of Lead with Your Light...

Soul Alignment Through Creativity, Love, and Self-Trust with Joy Taylor You’re in for a powerful and heartfelt episode of Look for the Good as Carrie welcomes author, speaker, and spiritual mentor Joy Taylor to explore how aligning your life with your soul begins with creativity. You may be surprised to learn that Joy renamed herself as a child — a powerful clue into the identity journey she shares in this moving conversation. Joy explains why we are all inherently creative beings and how practicing creativity opens the door to deeper joy, purpose, and inner alignment. The conv...