Love, laughter, and a whole lot of purpose, this episode is filled with it all. What happens when two powerhouse women build a life together grounded in love, communication, and community? How do they balance high-impact careers, raise a vibrant family through adoption, and still make time to march for what matters?

In this heartfelt conversation on SUPERPOWER, host Kristine Milkovich is joined by Aly Vander Stoep and Megan Karch as they reflect on their incredible journey of connection, courage, and creating change.

With warmth and honesty, Aly & Megan share how love, leadership, and deep community ties have shaped both their professional and personal world. Their story reminds us that living with intention and service can transform not just our own lives, but those around us.

Listeners will walk away inspired by lessons on authenticity, advocacy, and what it truly means to show up for one another: at work, at home, and in the world. You’ll hear reflections on purpose-driven careers, the beauty and complexity of family, and how to keep your heart open to possibility, even when the path looks different than you imagined.

In this episode:

[1:30] Meet Aly & Megan

[2:57] The beginning of a love story

[4:06] Building a strong partnership

[16:26] Career journeys & community impact

[30:42] Deciding to grow a family: a journey of adoption

[36:27] Amara’s role in our adoption story

[47:53] Advice for prospective adoptive parents

[52:31] Balancing it all: life, career, & family

[57:26] Aly & Megan’s SUPERPOWERS

Links & Resources

islandwood.org

@IslandWood on Facebook | on Instagram | on Threads

amarafamily.org

Connect with Kristine Milkovich

themilkovichteam.com | IG - @stylebymilkovich | @kristine.milkovich on Facebook & LinkedIn