The Buffy musical episode changed my life.

The songs. The dancing. The story. Oh, the story. A hero who got to experience a moment of rest, only to be thrust back into being a hero again. I may have never slayed a vampire before, but I can totally relate.

It's been nearly 14 years and I still get the songs stuck in my head. It is not uncommon that at least one is the current soundtrack of my life. "Where Do We Go From Here?" is my theme when progress seems minimal but I don't know what should come next.

So here's the thing. As much as I try to heed the words of Ben Folds and "give the people what they want," I can't plan a talk show based solely on my ideas. So this Monday, I'm asking you what my mission should be. What would encourage you to watch, read and participate?

For awhile I've been saying the theme of Show and Talk is passion. And while that's definitely a huge element of the show, I think what I really want to accomplish is connection. After all, sharing your passion with people who don't understand it is great, but sharing it with someone who gets it is life changing.

For even the most prolific of people, having a great idea is not enough. For every great accomplishment in someone's life, it's almost guaranteed there were several ideas that never got off the ground. Think about it. When successful people do projects that are less popular, they're given a pass as a "passion project". Something we, as an audience, can appreciate but don't necessarily understand. Why? Because there's no connection.

There are a slew of books and articles about how to make a connection. But, really, the best connections come organically. And that is what I hope to accomplish. By allowing celebrities and other creatives to share their story, I'm giving them a greater opportunity to be known. By watching our content, we hope that you can find something in their story that you relate to. It's also my hope that viewers and talent alike connect with what we're trying to do. The ultimate goal for everyone is to know and to be known.

I feel like I reiterate the purpose for this show over and over. But it is necessary, even if just for myself. Doing this isn't easy, and some days I want to give up. But I think it's important to encourage and inspire each other. There are many out there already doing that, hopefully many of you reading this are among them. But we can always use more. And, if I'm completely honest, some of my motivation is selfish. I love connecting with people, hearing their stories and helping them reach their dreams. It is this innate desire that keeps me going sometimes. So now you know what motivates me. Let's connect, shall we?