Despite Impossible

Season 5 Episode 2: Daniel Schaffa

Today’s guest is Daniel Schaffa. Daniel is funny, easy to talk to, studious, and someone who is known for being observant of others. Daniel is also a professor of law at the University of Richmond School of Law, where he studies tax and law & economics. He is one of a handful of humans with 5 degrees from the University of Michigan. Go blue! His tax research focuses on how the tax system can be designed to achieve socially desirable goals. This is Daniel’s story.

Season 5 Episode 1: Dr. Nicole (Nikki) Hamp

Today’s guest is Dr. Nicole (Nikki) Hamp. People who know Nikki best would describe her as an advocate, a dancer, and someone fiercely committed to supporting Michigan families' well-being. Nikki is also the Chief Health and Program Officer for the Autism Alliance of Michigan, a board-certified developmental behavioral pediatrician, and an adjunct clinical assistant professor within the division of Developmental Behavioral Pediatrics at Michigan Medicine. This is Nikki’s story.

IRL: From Estes Park with Love

IRL: From Estes Park with Love To access this article and subscribe to the weekly newsletter, visit Tansley Stearns' Curiously Driven Newsletter page.

The ride is complete. Our journey is just beginning.

Some journeys end when the final mile is complete. The Choose the Bear® ride is not one of them. We invite you to listen (and watch on Spotify or Apple Podcasts) to this special release of the closing speech for the Choose the Bear® ride conclusion and the journey ahead.

Season 4 Episode 26: Jill Nowacki - Video

Despite Impossible is preparing for its fifth season, by introducing video recordings of our interviews! Join us for powerful conversations with people chasing bold dreams, creating impact, and proving that impossible is only the beginning. This week, Tansley seats down with Jill Nowacki to talk her impossible.

Season 4 Episode 26: Jill Nowacki

Today’s guest is Jill Nowacki, Jill is thoughtful, contemplative, and someone who thinks about the many possibilities in front of her. She is also the co-founder and President & CEO of Zealyst, an organization dedicated to catalyzing for what's possible through executive search, leadership development, and organizational performance solutions, helping leaders and teams show up at their highest level. This is Jill’s story.

Invisibility Isn't a Superpower

Invisibility Isn't a Superpower To access this article and subscribe to the weekly newsletter, visit Tansley Stearns' Curiously Driven Newsletter page.

Season 4 Reflections: Part II

Season 4 Reflections: Part I

When the Tools Stop Working

When the Tools Stop Working This recording is based on an article written by Tansley Stearns and originally published by CUInsight.com on May 28, 2026. We are grateful to CUInsight.com for authorizing this audio version.