Miley Perkins hosts By Design, a podcast about the systems shaping our lives—and why they often feel out of step. With thoughtful insight and a bold perspective, she asks the questions most people avoid: Is the system broken—or just outdated?
From education and the economy to trust in government, Miley explores how alignment—not perfection—is the key to real progress. By Design challenges listeners to see problems differently, ask better questions, and understand that meaningful change is intentional, deliberate, and possible
S1:E5 Domestic violence and how we may be able to change it.
Domestic violence for both genders. Let’s stop saying it’s only one when it’s both and let’s finally match statistics to each gender with DV!
13 Sept 2026
S1:E4 Boyd County Economic Landscape 2026
Boyd County, Kentucky: Economic Landscape 2026
What does the economy of Boyd County look like in 2026? This presentation examines local income and employment, industry concentration and wage disparities, housing affordability, workforce participation, and talent gaps. Using current economic data, it explores the challenges facing residents and businesses while highlighting opportunities for workforce development, economic diversification, affordable housing, and long-term community growth.
The goal is to look beyond the numbers and understand what they mean for the people who live and work in Boyd County—and what can be done to build a stronger, more sustainable local economy.
5 Sept 2026
S1:E3 Dear part of me that nobody sees.
This is a very raw, unedited letter to my inner self that nobody sees. This addresses seven different points, it’s to support healing, and moving on and forgiving yourself. This is to address the part of you that you hide from everyone because that part of you is valid. Change starts with OURSELVES. So be raw and honest with yourself.
Life comes form every way possible, but how do YOU personally handle it? Tag along for the ride, we can manage it.
AS promised in this episode my tik tok is:
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If you decide to follow through and write for yourself but don’t have anyone to share it with, you may send it to me on tik tok. Your privacy, and your courage to reach out will be protected. Nobody will know you reached out. ONLY reach out if you CHOOSE to share it because you feel you don’t have anyone trustworthy enough to know. Thank you for reading! I hope you enjoy!!
26 Apr 2026
The Hidden Cost of Doing Nothing.
What’s the cost of doing nothing? Especially when it matters the most? Not for just you, but for our future generations? For our economy? For America as an entirety? Open your mind, let’s take a dive in.
20 Apr 2026
Why Systems fail—and how we actually fix them.
This first episode is based off my book I am writing. Let’s sit back for a second. Dive in, grab your headphones because it gets real over here. In this first episode modernization for our Government is discussed. The right to bare arms is discussed. But not in the way you think. Not to take them from you, but to strengthen America and lower the gun deaths in society. Economic failure and how it gets better, and so much more! Take a seat, and enjoy the ride. This is very controversial. Thank you!
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