Rise Up, Passion is Powerful and More with Melissa Aarskaug &  Michelle Hensley

In this Productive Joy recap episode, Dr. Christie dives into the inspiring stories of two exceptional women. Melissa Aarskaug, a gaming industry engineer and podcast creator, and Michelle Hensley, who started a major gift-wrapping company after personal tragedy. 

Dr. Christie encourages listeners to rethink how they spend their time, embrace new opportunities at any age, and turn their passions into action. She challenges viewers to audit their time, focus on what they love, and transform fun activities into meaningful actions.

Episode Highlights:

00:00 Introduction to Productive Joy

00:17 Meet Melissa Aarskaug: Engineering Graduate and Podcaster

00:39 Michelle Hensley: Rising from the Ashes

01:23 Life is an Ongoing Journey

01:35 Personal Stories of Reinvention

03:06 The Importance of Enjoying What You Do

03:38 Spending Time Wisely

05:11 Turning Fun into Action

06:07 Final Thoughts and Challenge