In this special Remix episode of the Voice of Influence Podcast, we revisit and remix episodes 7 and 8 with Anna LeBaron and Ruth Warner, two cousins who escaped violent polygamous cults founded by their fathers. The episode delves into their harrowing experiences, the bond they formed upon discovering their connection, and the healing journey that followed. They discuss their impactful memoirs, The Polygamist Daughter and The Sound of Gravel, and reflect on the challenges and triumphs of telling their stories. Highlighting themes of courage, healing, and finding your voice, this episode aims to inspire and empower listeners to overcome their own struggles.

00:00 Introduction and Special Episode Announcement

00:09 Background of Anna and Ruth's Family

01:11 The Violent History of the Polygamous Cult

02:01 Anna and Ruth's Escape and Reconnection

02:54 The Impact of Their Memoirs

04:57 Revisiting the 2017 Interview

05:35 The 2017 Interview Begins

06:37 Anna and Ruth's Personal Stories

08:20 The Emotional First Meeting

16:35 Healing Through Connection

37:02 Challenges of Sharing Their Stories

45:57 A Desperate Escape

46:47 Crossing the Border

48:26 Life After the Escape

49:05 Family Resistance and Social Media

50:21 Questioning the Past

50:45 Impact of Community and Family Reactions

51:23 Struggles with Self-Worth

52:12 Intuition and Abuse

53:31 Mother's Influence and Writing the Book

54:57 Challenges of Sharing the Story

55:48 Emotional Manipulation and Silence

57:05 Reading the Book to Her Mother

58:43 Conflicting Feelings About Family

01:04:56 Therapy and Healing

01:10:16 Finding Freedom and Voice

01:17:25 Advice for Those Feeling Trapped

01:24:13 The Power of Stories and Books

01:25:25 Mission and Message

01:28:59 Closing Remarks and Contact Information

In this episode Andrea interviews Georgi Enthoven, a distinguished alumna of UC Berkeley and Harvard Business School. Georgi discusses her new book, 'Work That's Worth It: The Ambitious Professional's Guide for a High-Impact, High-Reward Career,' aimed at helping individuals design careers that are fulfilling both personally and globally. The conversation delves into the challenges and rewards of writing a book, the importance of finding work that aligns with both personal and societal good, and the nuanced understanding of compensation. They also explore the roles of organizational leadership in creating meaningful work environments and discuss strategies to relieve career choice pressures on young adults. Georgie shares insights on the power of experimentation, understanding personal gifts, and the significance of mentorship. The episode concludes with a challenge to listeners to embrace positive conflict as a means to facilitate significant change in the workplace.

00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome

00:49 The Journey of Writing a Book

02:14 Defining 'Worth It' in Work

04:40 Understanding Compensation Beyond Money

07:06 Finding Meaning and Contribution in Work

09:19 Navigating Career Choices and Education

11:44 The Importance of Experimentation in Early Career

16:01 Aligning Personal and Organizational Missions

27:47 Thinking Big and Making an Impact

30:46 The Role of Mentorship

35:38 Final Thoughts and Farewell

In this episode of the Voice of Influence podcast, host Andrea interviews Dr. Carla Fowler, an MD, PhD, and elite executive coach. Dr. Fowler shares her journey from the medical field, where she spent nine years earning her MD and PhD, to becoming a leading executive coach. She delves into how her medical training taught her valuable lessons about performance, resilience, and decision-making, which she now uses to help top leaders achieve their goals. The discussion also touches upon the principles of performance science, the importance of mindset and physiological health, and strategies for overcoming resistance both internally and externally. Dr. Fowler's insights provide a unique perspective on how to integrate high-performance practices with a balanced, human-centered approach.

00:00 Introduction to Dr. Carla Fowler

00:50 Journey from Medicine to Coaching

03:19 Insights on Performance and Decision Making

10:10 Defining Performance Science

13:16 Wellness and High Performance

21:13 Balancing Humanity and Performance

25:31 The Feeling of Missing Something

26:11 The Concept of Agency

26:32 Making a Difference

26:53 Human Desire for Impact

27:55 Setting Objectives and Goals

28:30 Building Skills and Overcoming Challenges

30:13 The Importance of Purpose in Stress

33:46 Empowerment and Shaping the Future

38:11 Overcoming Resistance

41:53 Coaching for High Performance

46:24 Final Thoughts and Advice