Unconventional Leaders

Heather Parady
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If you feel like the misfit, the one who thinks differently, or the one who never quite fit the mold, this show is here to help you take the parts of your story you once felt unsure about and turn them into your greatest advantage.

  1. 2 DAYS AGO

    The Confidence Lie: What No One Tells You About Success | Joshua Coburn

    Joshua Coburn is a marketer, creator, and storyteller…but if you ask him what he does, his answer is simple: he makes people’s lives better. Joshua shares how years of success, setbacks, and personal battles reshaped his understanding of confidence, purpose, and what actually matters. From learning that confidence is earned through adversity, to navigating the tension between strength and empathy, to choosing connection in a world designed to divide us, this episode is a reminder that impact isn’t about scale…it’s about how you show up, one person at a time. WATCH EPISODES ON YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/heatherparady TOPICS FROM THIS EPISODE: Confidence is earned: why adversity is required, not optionalStrength + empathy: leading without losing your humanityThe algorithm vs. real life: choosing connection over division CONNECT WITH JOSHUA COBURN: Website: https://repputationmarketing.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joshuacoburn/ CONNECT WITH HEATHER: Follow Heather on IG: https://www.instagram.com/heatherparady/Access Full Show Notes Here: https://www.heatherparady.com/blog/163

    59 min

  2. 7 APR

    She Almost Died… Then Came Back With a New Purpose | Jesi Stracham

    Jesi Stracham is an entrepreneur, speaker, and advocate who, after surviving a near-fatal motorcycle accident and paralysis, discovered the power of resilience, faith, and authentic self-expression. From a life-threatening injury and near-death experiences to writing her book Power in the Roll and founding the Wheel With Me Foundation, Jesi’s journey is about transforming trauma into purpose, honoring the body as a temple, and choosing to live with presence and intention. In this conversation, Jesi explores self-trust, embracing imperfection, and breaking cycles of shame so you can fully live…no matter your circumstances. WATCH EPISODES ON YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/heatherparady TOPICS FROM THIS EPISODE: Faith and near-death experiences as catalysts for spiritual growthThe body as a temple: fitness, nutrition, and overall wellnessRedefining self-identity and breaking cycles of shame, judgment, and self-doubt Watch my previous episode with Jesi: https://youtu.be/XbHVdmO8oVI CONNECT WITH JESI STRACHAM: Website: https://jesistracham.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jesistracham/ CONNECT WITH HEATHER: Follow Heather on IG: https://www.instagram.com/heatherparady/ Access Full Show Notes Here: https://www.heatherparady.com/blog/162

    47 min

  3. 31 MAR

    Dark Work | Anthony Trucks

    Anthony Trucks is a former professional football player turned speaker, author, and transformational coach. Known for his “Dark Work” and “Identity Shift” frameworks, Anthony helps people overcome limiting beliefs, trauma, and past experiences to step into higher levels of performance. After growing up in foster care, navigating abuse, losing his NFL career to injury, and rebuilding his life from rock bottom, he now teaches others how to intentionally reshape who they are and create lasting success. WATCH EPISODES ON YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/heatherparady TOPICS FROM THIS EPISODE: Dark work vs. shadow work: doing the real work after awarenessIdentity shift: why you build who you become (not find it)Using adversity as fuel without being defined by it CONNECT WITH ANTHONY TRUCKS: Website: https://www.anthonytrucks.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/anthonytrucks/ CONNECT WITH HEATHER: Follow Heather on IG: https://www.instagram.com/heatherparady/ Access Full Show Notes Here: https://www.heatherparady.com/blog/161

    49 min

  4. 24 MAR

    Finding Hope (When the World Feels Dark) | Shannan Martin

    Shannan Martin is the bestselling author of Counterweights, Start with Hello, and The Ministry of Ordinary Places, as well as the voice behind the popular Substack…The Soup. A self-described wannabe gardener, news geek, justice-seeker, and thrift store enthusiast, Shannan writes about the intersection of faith, everyday life, and community. In this conversation, Shannan explores the concept of “counterweights”, the practice of holding the heaviness of life while intentionally noticing small, life-giving moments that keep us grounded. From faith shifts and justice work to navigating apathy, anger, and hope in a complicated world, she shares a deeply honest look at what it means to stay human, present, and connected when everything feels overwhelming. WATCH EPISODES ON YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/heatherparady TOPICS FROM THIS EPISODE: Carrying life’s pain while intentionally noticing beauty and hopeHow community reshaped her views on justice and belongingWhy joy, rest, and small everyday moments are not escapism, but survival CONNECT WITH SHANNAN MARTIN: Website: https://www.shannanmartin.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shannanwrites/ CONNECT WITH HEATHER: Follow Heather on IG: https://www.instagram.com/heatherparady/ Access Full Show Notes Here: https://www.heatherparady.com/blog/160

    1hr 5min

  5. 17 MAR

    Deep Conversations with Comedian Joe Zimmerman

    Joe Zimmerman is a stand-up comedian whose resume includes The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, Conan, Last Comic Standing, and his own Comedy Central Half Hour special. His first one-hour special, Cult Classic, directed by Nate Bargatze, was called “One of the best specials of the year” by The Comedy Bureau. In this conversation, Joe shares what it really takes to build a creative career, learning to trust the slow process while staying playful with the work. We talk about writing, curiosity, and why his approach flips the classic advice to “write what you know.” WATCH EPISODES ON YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/heatherparady TOPICS FROM THIS EPISODE: How journaling, free-writing, and imperfect drafts unlock stronger ideasLetting outside interests…feed originality and prevent burnoutWhy curiosity, not ambition, is often the real engine behind meaningful creativity CONNECT WITH JOE ZIMMERMAN: Website: https://www.zimmermancomedy.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joezimmerman Listen to ‘Joe Zimmerman – Cult Classic Full Special (Stand-Up Comdey)’: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3N0pAhTbRcs0X1Sqyi1Dns CONNECT WITH HEATHER: Follow Heather on IG: https://www.instagram.com/heatherparady/ Access Full Show Notes Here: https://www.heatherparady.com/blog/159

    1hr 2min

  6. 10 MAR

    You Did Everything Right… So Why Are You Still Struggling? | Patrick Murphy

    Patrick Murphy is a somatic coach for high-achievers who feel stuck in anxiety, perfectionism, and overwhelm. Today, he shares how unresolved trauma shows up in our bodies and why mindset work alone isn’t enough. We also talk about healing generational trauma and why experiencing anger can be a sign of healing. WATCH EPISODES ON YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/heatherparady TOPICS FROM THIS EPISODE: Generational trauma and its impact on our nervous systemHealing family wounds when you still have to be around your familyWhy when we get healed we often get angry CONNECT WITH PATRICK MURPHY: Website: https://www.murph.live/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/murph.live/ CONNECT WITH HEATHER: Follow Heather on IG: https://www.instagram.com/heatherparady/Access Full Show Notes Here: https://www.heatherparady.com/blog/158

    54 min

  7. 3 MAR

    Rethinking the Christian Response to LGBTQ+ People | Brian Nietzel

    Brian Nietzel says he's always known two things about himself. One, Jesus is his hero. And two, he is gay. At one point, his faith and sexuality felt divided, because he didn’t just want God’s tolerance—he wanted His blessing. Today, Brian shares his journey of rediscovering the heart of Jesus and knowing in his bones that God’s got him and the LGBTQ+ community. Coming out didn’t take his faith away—it deepened it. As the founder of Making Things Right, Brian facilitates powerful events where hundreds of LGBTQ+ individuals and families (many who are conservative) show up to rediscover Jesus, heal old wounds, and engage in meaningful, restorative conversations that bridge divides. These conversations are RAW, but he leads them with grace and kindness because, as he says, he is not here to defend positions, but to defend people. WATCH EPISODES ON YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/heatherparady TOPICS FROM THIS EPISODE: Being gay and Christian (and knowing God's got you)Doing justice vs. fighting injusticeHow to have difficult conversations about faith & sexuality with grace CONNECT WITH BRIAN NIETZEL: Website: https://makingthingsright.org/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/briannietzel/ CONNECT WITH HEATHER: Follow Heather on IG: https://www.instagram.com/heatherparady/Access Full Show Notes Here: https://www.heatherparady.com/blog/157

    1hr 8min

  8. 24 FEB

    True Crime to Healing: Collier Landry on Storytelling and Trauma

    At just 12 years old, Collier Landry testified against his father in one of Ohio’s most publicized trials following the murder of his mother. His film A Murder in Mansfield became part of his healing and opened conversations about the lasting impact of violence on families, communities, and survivors. In this conversation, we explore authenticity in storytelling, the tension between public curiosity and personal truth, and how creative expression can transform pain into meaning. Collier reflects on how creativity became a lifeline… serving as tools for processing grief, reclaiming identity, and confronting generational trauma. WATCH EPISODES ON YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/heatherparady TOPICS FROM THIS EPISODE: The long-term ripple effects of violence beyond the courtroomWhy true crime often misses the survivor perspectiveUsing storytelling to reclaim identity instead of being defined by tragedy CONNECT WITH COLLIER LANDRY: Website: https://www.collierlandry.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/collierlandry/ CONNECT WITH HEATHER: Follow Heather on IG: https://www.instagram.com/heatherparady/ Access Full Show Notes Here: https://www.heatherparady.com/blog/156

    1hr 6min
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If you feel like the misfit, the one who thinks differently, or the one who never quite fit the mold, this show is here to help you take the parts of your story you once felt unsure about and turn them into your greatest advantage.

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  • Creator
    Heather Parady
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    164
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2026 Heather Parady
  • Show Website
    Unconventional Leaders

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