LIZ’S COFFEE CONNECTION

Lindsay Pinchuk: Truth, Advocacy, and the Power of Connection | S3E19

Liz sits down with Lindsay Pinchuk for a conversation about leadership, Jewish advocacy, storytelling, and the power of community. Lindsay reflects on how summer camp shaped her confidence and independence, how growing up in Detroit’s Jewish community gave her a foundation of tradition and belonging, and how October 7th became a turning point in her public voice. From building Bump Club and Beyond into a national community for mothers, to creating Dear FoundHer for women entrepreneurs, Lindsay has built her life around connection. In this episode, she shares why stories matter, why everyone has a role in fighting hate, and why speaking up for truth is worth the risk.

Lamar Alexander: Purpose, Public Service, and the Power of Getting Things Done | S3E18

Liz sits down with former Tennessee Senator and Governor Lamar Alexander for a conversation about leadership, family, music, and what public service is really supposed to look like. From growing up in a small Tennessee town with a piano lesson and a library card, to serving alongside ten U.S. presidents, Lamar reflects on the values that shaped him, the importance of relationships across political lines, and why governing should be about results—not constant conflict. He shares stories from the Senate, the campaign trail, his thousand-mile walk across Tennessee, and the partnership he built with his late wife, Honey. Throughout the conversation, Lamar offers a thoughtful perspective on purpose, humor, music, family, and the enduring value of service.

Dr. Asif Mahmood: Compassion, Faith, and Finding Common Humanity | S3E17

Liz sits down with Dr. Asif Mahmood — physician, immigrant, humanitarian, and Vice Chair of the United States Commission on International Religious Freedom — for a deeply personal conversation about service, faith, immigration, and human connection. Born in a remote village in Pakistan and raised in humble circumstances, Asif shares how his journey to America shaped his belief in compassion, dignity, and helping people beyond religious or cultural boundaries. Together, Liz and Asif discuss anti-Semitism, Islamophobia, interfaith understanding, family, medicine, and why hope, humility, and kindness remain the most powerful forces in the world.

Yael Alexander: 584 Days of Hope, A Mother's Unbreakable Spirit I S3E16

After three years apart, this is the first Mother’s Day Yael Alexander will spend with her son Edan back home.
For 584 days, Yael lived with uncertainty, going through Mother’s Day 2023, 2024, and 2025 without him, holding onto hope when it felt almost impossible, showing up for her family, and fighting every single day.
Now, in 2026, she shares what it means to finally have him home.
In this powerful conversation, Yael opens up about motherhood, resilience, and the kind of hope that isn’t passive, the kind you choose every day, even in the darkest moments.
This episode is a tribute to mothers everywhere, and a reminder that hope is real, powerful, and sometimes, it brings people home.

Hunter Biden: Art, Addiction, and the Choice to Live I S3E15

Liz sits down with Hunter Biden for an honest and deeply personal conversation about loss, addiction, recovery, and redemption. Hunter reflects on growing up after the tragic loss of his mother and sister, the unwavering love of his family, and the profound impact of his father’s example. He shares his journey through addiction, the moment he chose to live, and how art became both a refuge and a purpose.
Through vulnerability and reflection, Hunter speaks about love, resilience, and what it means to rebuild a life grounded in truth, family, and gratitude.

Jared Solomon & Jesse Topper: Friendship, Faith, and Finding Common Ground Across Difference I S3E14

Liz sits down with Pennsylvania State Representatives Jared Solomon and Jesse Topper for a conversation about friendship, public service, and what it really takes to work across political difference. One is a Democrat from one of the most diverse districts in Pennsylvania; the other is a Republican from one of the most conservative and least diverse districts in the state. Yet together, they have built a genuine friendship and a shared commitment to institutional reform, civic trust, and human connection. They reflect on how their relationship began, why breaking bread matters, what the PA-1 Caucus is trying to accomplish, and why family, friendship, and faith remain at the center of their work.

Holocaust Survivor Herta Amir: Memory, Survival, and the Courage to Speak I S3E13

Holocaust survivor Herta Amir joins Liz for a rare and deeply personal on-camera conversation—her first time publicly sharing her story. Though Liz has known Herta most of her life as a family friend and community leader, Herta remained silent for decades, like so many survivors.
In this episode, she recounts her childhood in Czechoslovakia, the rise of anti-Jewish restrictions, years spent in hiding, her imprisonment in Bergen-Belsen, and her liberation by the British. She also reflects on that long silence—and why she’s breaking it now.
In the wake of October 7, Herta felt an urgent need to speak, choosing this moment, and this conversation with Liz, to bear witness.
A powerful story of survival, memory, and the responsibility to speak.

Mayor Karen Goh: Faith, Service, and the Sound of Something Better I S3E12

Liz sits down with Mayor Karen Goh of Bakersfield, California, for a conversation about service, resilience, faith, and leadership. From being born in India and moving through London before arriving in Bakersfield as a child, to building a career in music education, publishing, nonprofit leadership, and public service, Karen reflects on the extraordinary people and experiences that shaped her life. She shares what it means to serve as mayor, how 9/11 changed her understanding of purpose, and why preparation, hope, and caring for others remain at the center of her work. This episode is a story of gratitude, transformation, and leading with heart.

Pastor Ryan Warren: Faith, Dance, and the Power of Loving the “Other” I S3E11

Liz sits down with Pastor Ryan Warren, a unique voice blending faith, hip hop, and community leadership. From dancing in studios across the country to serving as a pastor in Dallas, Ryan shares how his passions for worship and movement became one mission: connecting people. He reflects on loving those who are different, building trust with the Jewish community, and why staying true to yourself is essential in a world full of noise. This episode is about courage, identity, and showing up for others with no agenda—just presence.

Willie Brown: Service, Listening, and the Power of Showing Up for Others I S3E10

Liz sits down with former San Francisco Mayor and legendary California Assembly Speaker Willie Brown. From growing up in Mineola, Texas during segregation to becoming one of the most influential leaders in California history, Brown reflects on the values that shaped his life—education, discipline, service, and listening. He shares how his mother and grandmother instilled a sense of responsibility to contribute to humankind, why working across differences is essential, and how real leadership comes from helping others without expecting anything in return. This conversation is a masterclass in generosity, humility, and what it truly means to serve.