podcast 014: micro moments, big meaning
In this episode, Deb sits down with Andrea Mac to explore what it really takes to elevate the human experience through our relationships—both at home and beyond
“When someone chooses to share their time or words with you, listen—because it’s all big stuff. It all matters.”
Andrea offers an honest, vulnerable look at how real human flourishing happens: not through grand gestures, but through small, intentional acts of connection. She shares hard-earned lessons from parenting Gen Z and Gen Alpha kids, building community among adults, and choosing presence over perfection.
This is a must-listen for anyone looking to cultivate deeper, more meaningful relationships in a world that often pulls us apart.
Key Highlights:
Why relationships are the true foundation of happiness—and why they’re harder (and more essential) than ever
How micro-moments of connection build lasting trust and resilience, even with distant teenagers
The surprising truth about flourishing in friendship, marriage, and parenting: it’s not about doing it all—it’s about doing it intentionally
How to move from professional success to personal connection without losing momentum
Why being seen and heard is the throughline for every human relationship—and how to offer that gift
About Our Guest:
Andrea Mac is a Chicago-based revenue strategist who helps people and businesses grow. As a mother of four children ranging from kindergarten to college-age, she balances her thriving career with family life. Andrea specializes in empowering professional women economically and is writing a book called "Salesy" that reframes selling as an act of generosity. Known as an "idea maven," she brings thoughtful insights on human flourishing in work, relationships, and self-care.
About The HX Collective:
The HX Collective is a movement to elevate the human experience—at work, in relationships, and with ourselves. Through honest conversations and strategic insight, we explore how connection, context, and compassion can create a more flourishing world, starting right where we are.
