Going Beyond the Image: How Leaders Live Their Brand is for C-suite executives in corporate and nonprofit organizations, community leaders, and solopreneurs who authentically live the brand they have created or represent. This podcast will provide real examples of how to create an authentic business brand and build it into everything you do as the leader through: personal stories of transformation, real examples of leaders living their mission, and valuable lessons that other leaders can apply.
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Episode 9 - Unshakeable Faith in a Corporate World With Executive Coach Lisa Medley.
In Episode 9 of the Going Beyond the Image podcast executive coach Lisa Medley shares how she fuses her faith with her business, and how the result leads to powerful encounters because she is authentically herself!
8 Jul 2026
From Overlooked to Unforgettable: Building a Brand Rooted in Purpose
What does it take to be seen, known, and remembered for who you truly are? In this episode of Going Beyond the Image, brand strategist Turiya Hodge shares how purpose-driven entrepreneurs can build confidence, embrace visibility, and create brands that reflect their authentic selves. As founder of Myabah Consulting Services, she helps women entrepreneurs gain clarity, own their expertise, and confidently share their stories. If you've ever struggled to own your expertise or show up fully in y...
17 Jun 2026
Authenticity in Action: Leading with Heart, Discipline, and Purpose
In this episode, we sit down with nonprofit leader and maternal health advocate Tchernavia Montgomery, CEO of Care Ring. She shares how grounded identity shapes her leadership, fuels organizational growth, and builds trust across communities. From expanding access to care for thousands to leading with consistency, compassion, and clarity—Tchernavia reveals what it truly means to live your brand beyond titles and roles.
3 Jun 2026
From the Inside Out: Aligning Your Company's Workplace Culture and External Brand
Public relations strategist Krista Terrell joins us to explore how strong brands are built from the inside out. Drawing on her leadership with the Arts & Science Council and her work in nonprofit and corporate communications, Krista shares how workplace culture, values, and leadership behaviors shape external brand perception. This conversation reveals why true alignment—not just messaging—is the key to credibility, trust, and long-term impact.
20 May 2026
Unmuted and Uncompromised: When Integrity Becomes Influence
Civic innovator Christine Edwards Pitkin joins us to explore ethical visibility and what it truly means to show up with integrity. Founder of Civility Localized, she operates at the intersection of government, community, and entrepreneurship, amplifying voices often left out. From TEDx to national recognition, Christine shares how influence is built through trust, consistency, and purpose, especially when the stakes are real.
6 May 2026
The Power of Being Real: Building a Brand that Fosters Connection
Today on Going Beyond the Image, I’m joined by entrepreneur and coach Kady Jacobs, founder of Anger Management of the Upstate. From St. Thomas to South Carolina, Kady’s 20+ year journey in education, counseling, and community service reflects a deeply grounded identity. We explore how her authenticity shapes her leadership, empowers transformation, and helps others confront who they are, how they show up, and how they change—even in life’s most challenging moments.
22 Apr 2026
The High Road: Leading with Integrity in Every Room
Integrity isn’t situational—it’s a choice. In this episode, Apostle Sam Wagner of New Foundation Church International in Charlotte, NC, shares how a lifetime of service has shaped his unwavering commitment to doing what’s right, even when it’s not popular. A conversation about courage, calling, and the kind of leadership that leaves a lasting impact.
8 Apr 2026
Episode 2 | Grounded Identity | Kalyn Fahie's Journey of Faith, Power, and Purpose
In this episode of Going Beyond the Image, host Loán Lake sits down with Kalyn Fahie, author, speaker, and founder of S.O.F.T. Life Coaching, for a powerful conversation on faith, resilience, and the audacity to choose a different life. Together they explore the GOBI pillar of "grounded identity" - which looks at how much your brand is rooted in who you truly are, not just what you do. Kalyn shares her journey from surviving domestic violence to building a purpose-driven career that has impac...
29 Mar 2026
Going Beyond the Image Series Premiere
Welcome to the first episode of Going Beyond the Image. The inaugural episode of Going Beyong the Image introduces the podcast's purpose and the importance of leadership in embodying a brand. It emphasizes the distinction between a brand and its visual elements, focusing on the experience and perception of the brand. The four pillars of the podcast are grounded identity, owned narrative, brand in action, and influence with integrity, which serve as guiding principles for leadership and brand ...
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