Bench To Bold with Alisa Hood and Marnie Schneider
Life isn’t a spectator sport—and this podcast is your invitation to get off the bench and into the game.
Welcome to Bench to Bold—a show for anyone who's ready to stop sitting on the sidelines and start living life like they mean it. Hosted by dynamic duo Alisa Hood, fashion and lifestyle entrepreneur, and Marnie Schneider, author, speaker, and football legacy, the podcast brings together inspiring guests, bold conversations, and a sprinkle of sports energy to help you own your moment—on your terms.
Each episode features real, unfiltered stories from bold individuals across industries—leaders, founders, creatives, and changemakers. Whether they were born bold or had to grow into it, these are people living with intention, taking risks, and showing up fully in their lives.
With Alisa’s polished edge and Marnie’s infectious energy, Bench to Bold is equal parts motivational and relatable. Grounded in their personal love of sports (Alisa is a competitive tennis player; Marnie is the granddaughter of former Philadelphia Eagles owner Leonard Tose), the show uses a sports metaphor as a powerful lens for personal growth. Because life isn’t about watching from the sidelines—it’s about becoming the main character and making bold moves, whatever that looks like for you.
From the sidelines to center court—this is Bench to Bold.
Bench To Bold with Alisa Hood and Marnie Schneider
Ep 10 | The Courage to Start Over: Redefining Success and Living in Alignment
In this inspiring episode of Bench to Bold, life coach Kristy Kuhl joins Marnie and Alisa to share her journey from chasing success to finding true alignment.
She opens up about walking away from a six-figure corporate career, the courage it takes to start over, and how to build a life that feels as good as it looks.
If you’ve ever felt stuck, burned out, or out of alignment with your goals — this conversation will give you the mindset shift you’ve been waiting for.
Timestamps (Chapters)
00:00 – Welcome to Bench to Bold
01:00 – Christy’s journey from corporate success to burnout
03:00 – The moment she realized she was out of alignment
05:00 – Discovering personal fulfillment and self-awareness
07:00 – How Christy became a life coach (and what she learned along the way)
09:00 – The difference between a life coach, therapist, and motivational coach
12:00 – High performers vs. comfort seekers
14:00 – Why motivation fades — and what actually drives success
16:00 – The power of consistency and discipline
18:30 – Overcoming fear and the need for control
22:00 – The “Let Them Theory” and learning to release control
24:00 – What real leadership looks like (discipline, not perfection)
26:00 – Creating alignment and self-awareness in daily life
30:00 – How women can redefine success on their own terms
34:00 – Christy’s bold move: returning to the stage
36:00 – Building a life that feels right — not just looks right
41:00 – Lessons from Christy’s parents about work, integrity, and legacy
44:00 – What it really means to leave “nothing on the table”
47:00 – The power of environment and surrounding yourself with the right people
49:00 – Christy’s final message: courage, clarity, and choosing alignment
54:00 – Where to find Christy Kuhl and connect