Leading With Purpose Podcast

SHP Media Podcast Network

Welcome to "Leading With Purpose," the podcast that's dedicated to helping you become the leader you aspire to be. Join us on a journey of self-discovery, empowerment, and inspiration as we explore the world of leadership and personal growth.In each episode, we dive deep into the art and science of effective leadership, bringing you insights, stories, and strategies from renowned leaders, experts, and thought leaders across various fields. Whether you're a seasoned leader, an emerging leader, or simply someone looking to enhance your leadership skills in everyday life, this podcast is for you.Discover the keys to unlocking your full leadership potential, fostering a positive and inclusive work environment, and making a lasting impact on those you lead. Learn how to inspire and motivate your team, overcome challenges, and navigate the complexities of modern leadership with grace and confidence.Our mission is to provide you with actionable steps, real-life success stories, and thought-provoking discussions that will empower you to become the best version of yourself, both personally and professionally. Tune in to "Leading with Purpose" and embark on a journey of growth, transformation, and leadership excellence.Get ready to ignite your passion for leadership, create positive change, and inspire others to follow your lead. Subscribe now and join us on this inspiring adventure to becoming a purpose-driven leader! Lead. Empower. Inspire. Achieve.

  1. Lights, Camera, Impact: Storytelling That Educates, Preserves, and Inspires

    Mar 9

    Lights, Camera, Impact: Storytelling That Educates, Preserves, and Inspires

    What does it take to turn learning into an experience and stories into legacies? In this episode, we sit down with the CEO of Visual Learning Solutions, LLC, a video production leader with more than three decades of experience producing, directing, and editing powerful content for corporate and creative audiences. From designing training that reaches thousands of employees to launching Blue Mic Studios, a professional podcast production space for businesses, our guest understands how to translate vision into visual impact. Beyond corporate learning, he is also a partner and executive producer of Austin Music History, LLC, preserving and celebrating the culture, sound, and soul of the Live Music Capital of the World through documentaries and media projects.We explore innovation, entrepreneurship, and the responsibility of storytellers to educate, elevate, and archive history. If you care about leadership, media, learning, or legacy building, this conversation will leave you motivated and ready to create. Thanks for listening! If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to follow the show so you never miss an inspiring conversation.   Stay connected with the podcast:Subscribe on Spreaker, Apple, or SpotifyShare this episode with a friend who needs to hear itLeave us a review — your support helps us grow! Leading With Purpose Podcast is brought to you by Mission Inspired Counsulting, Customer1st Marketing, and Vision & Purpose LifeStyle Magazine. Hosts: Dawn Marie Bornheimer, Maisha B. Hoye, and Dr. Sharon H. Porter

    38 min
  2. Faith, Literacy, and Leadership: A Conversation with Dr. Sheka Houston & Dr. Tammy Taylor

    Jan 5

    Faith, Literacy, and Leadership: A Conversation with Dr. Sheka Houston & Dr. Tammy Taylor

    Faith, Literacy, and Leadership: A Conversation with Dr. Sheka Houston & Dr. Tammy Taylor In this powerful episode, we sit down with Dr. Sheka Houston and Dr. Tammy Taylor, trailblazing educational leaders and the visionary women behind Create and Educate, LLC. Together, they share nearly 60 years of combined experience spanning industry and education, and both have made history as the first African-American female principals of rural schools—breaking barriers while transforming learning communities from the inside out.As best-selling authors, children’s book authors, international speakers, senior consultants, and co-hosts of The REALL Academy, Dr. Houston and Dr. Taylor are redefining what it means to lead with purpose. This conversation explores their journeys into leadership, the challenges and triumphs of being “the first,” and how literacy infused with social-emotional learning serves as a catalyst for sustainable school transformation.Grounded in faith, family, service, and community, they reflect on legacy, representation, and the responsibility of creating pathways for the next generation of women and leaders of color. From award-winning school leadership to empowering women and children to operate at optimal levels of success, this episode is rich with insight, inspiration, and actionable wisdom.If you’re an educator, leader, or changemaker seeking to lead with clarity, courage, and heart—this is a conversation you don’t want to miss. Thanks for listening! If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to follow the show so you never miss an inspiring conversation.   Stay connected with the podcast:Subscribe on Spreaker, Apple, or SpotifyShare this episode with a friend who needs to hear itLeave us a review — your support helps us grow! Leading With Purpose Podcast is brought to you by Mission Inspired Counsulting, Customer1st Marketing, and Vision & Purpose LifeStyle Magazine. Hosts: Dawn Marie Bornheimer, Maisha B. Hoye, and Dr. Sharon H. Porter

    1h 2m
  3. "Bold, Feminine, and Unstoppable: A Conversation with Miriam Simon"

    11/29/2025

    "Bold, Feminine, and Unstoppable: A Conversation with Miriam Simon"

    "Bold, Feminine, and Unstoppable: A Conversation with Miriam Simon" In this inspiring episode, we sit down with Miriam Simon — leadership coach, HR executive, Forbes Coaches Council member, and host of the Latina Mic Drop podcast — for a powerful conversation about what it truly means for women to lead with authenticity, courage, and heart.  Miriam has dedicated her career to empowering ambitious women to embrace their inner warrior while honoring their softness, femininity, and love. Specializing in coaching women who have faced adversity — including single mothers and women in their 40s redefining their next chapter — she helps her clients transform struggles into wisdom and dreams into action. Together, we explore the realities of modern womanhood and leadership: balancing ambition and expectations, finding strength in vulnerability, navigating reinvention, and reclaiming a sense of purpose after hardship. Miriam also shares insights from her coaching practice, her journey as a Latina leader, and the transformative stories behind her work. Whether you’re a woman on the rise, someone rebuilding after life’s challenges, or a leader seeking to better support women in your organization, this episode offers encouragement, strategy, and soul.  Tune in for a conversation filled with truth, empowerment, and the reminder that your voice, your leadership, and your dreams are needed now more than ever. Thanks for listening! If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to follow the show so you never miss an inspiring conversation.   Stay connected with the podcast:Subscribe on Spreaker, Apple, or SpotifyShare this episode with a friend who needs to hear itLeave us a review — your support helps us grow! Leading With Purpose Podcast is brought to you by Mission Inspired Counsulting, Customer1st Marketing, and Vision & Purpose LifeStyle Magazine. Hosts: Dawn Marie Bornheimer, Maisha B. Hoye, and Dr. Sharon H. Porter

    51 min
  4. Leading with Creativity: Dr. Mark King on Arts Integration, Middle School Mastery, and Transformative Leadership

    11/10/2025

    Leading with Creativity: Dr. Mark King on Arts Integration, Middle School Mastery, and Transformative Leadership

    In this inspiring episode, we sit down with Dr. Mark King, Chief Education Officer for Arts for Learning Maryland and author of The Middle School Master. Dr. King shares his passion for arts-integrated education and the power of creativity to transform classrooms, communities, and lives. From the lens of an Arts for Learning Principal Fellow and seasoned school leader, we explore how the arts can deepen student engagement, foster belonging, and promote equity across diverse learning environments. Dr. King also unpacks what makes the middle school years such a pivotal time for growth—and how educators can help students thrive both academically and emotionally during this critical stage. Listeners will gain practical insights on: Building school cultures that champion creativity and risk-takingReframing middle school as a launchpad for lifelong learningLeading with purpose, passion, and heart through arts integration Whether you’re an educator, school leader, or advocate for the arts, this conversation will leave you inspired to reimagine what’s possible when creativity meets leadership. Thanks for listening! If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to follow the show so you never miss an inspiring conversation.   Stay connected with the podcast:Subscribe on Spreaker, Apple, or SpotifyShare this episode with a friend who needs to hear itLeave us a review — your support helps us grow! Leading With Purpose Podcast is brought to you by Mission Inspired Counsulting, Customer1st Marketing, and Vision & Purpose LifeStyle Magazine. Hosts: Dawn Marie Bornheimer, Maisha B. Hoye, and Dr. Sharon H. Porter

    56 min
  5. Disrupting Healthcare: Dr. E on Fighting Medical Gaslighting, Longevity, and Empowering Patients

    09/15/2025

    Disrupting Healthcare: Dr. E on Fighting Medical Gaslighting, Longevity, and Empowering Patients

    Disrupting Healthcare: Dr. E on Fighting Medical Gaslighting, Longevity, and Empowering Patients Have you ever been told “it’s all in your head” when you knew something was wrong with your health? What does it really take to achieve peak performance and longevity at any age? How can nurse practitioners — and patients alike — raise their voices to reshape the future of healthcare? In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Efrat Lamandre, PhD, FNP-C — better known as Dr. E — a best-selling author, public speaker, and healthcare disruptor with over 5 million followers across social platforms. Dr. E is on a mission to end #MedicalGaslighting, empowering patients to trust their bodies and reclaim their health.She shares how she built multiple ventures in the health space — including EG Healthcare, The Knew Method, Hawk Scribes, and EG Prep Education — all designed to transform how patients and providers experience care. We dive into her passion for longevity and peak performance at any age, her advocacy for nurse practitioners, and her bold vision for the future of medicine.If you’ve ever felt dismissed by the medical system or wondered how to take control of your own health journey, this conversation with Dr. E will inspire you to think differently about wellness, performance, and what’s possible. Thanks for listening! If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to follow the show so you never miss an inspiring conversation.   Stay connected with the podcast:Subscribe on Spreaker, Apple, or SpotifyShare this episode with a friend who needs to hear itLeave us a review — your support helps us grow! Leading With Purpose Podcast is brought to you by Mission Inspired Counsulting, Customer1st Marketing, and Vision & Purpose LifeStyle Magazine. Hosts: Dawn Marie Bornheimer, Maisha B. Hoye, and Dr. Sharon H. Porter

    43 min
  6. Bridging Generations, Building Equity: A Conversation with Dr. Ronald G. Taylor

    08/12/2025

    Bridging Generations, Building Equity: A Conversation with Dr. Ronald G. Taylor

    In this inspiring episode of Leading With Purpose, we sit down with Dr. Ronald G. Taylor, a visionary educator with over 28 years of service to students, families, and communities. From classroom teacher to superintendent in both urban and suburban districts, Dr. Taylor’s career has been defined by courageous leadership, innovative problem-solving, and a relentless commitment to educational equity.  We explore his groundbreaking Intentional Integration Initiative (III)—a bold, data-driven approach designed to address racial and socioeconomic disparities in education, from elementary classrooms to Advanced Placement courses. Dr. Taylor shares the story behind the III, its impact on student access and opportunity, and the lessons he’s learned from presenting it to the New Jersey State Legislature. Along the way, we also dive into his leadership journey, his ability to guide $200M in major school construction projects, and his advice for leaders navigating generational challenges in education. This conversation is packed with wisdom for anyone ready to lead with vision, courage, and purpose. Thanks for listening! If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to follow the show so you never miss an inspiring conversation.   Stay connected with the podcast:Subscribe on Spreaker, Apple, or SpotifyShare this episode with a friend who needs to hear itLeave us a review — your support helps us grow! Leading With Purpose Podcast is brought to you by Mission Inspired Counsulting, Customer1st Marketing, and Vision & Purpose LifeStyle Magazine. Hosts: Dawn Marie Bornheimer, Maisha B. Hoye, and Dr. Sharon H. Porter

    50 min

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Welcome to "Leading With Purpose," the podcast that's dedicated to helping you become the leader you aspire to be. Join us on a journey of self-discovery, empowerment, and inspiration as we explore the world of leadership and personal growth.In each episode, we dive deep into the art and science of effective leadership, bringing you insights, stories, and strategies from renowned leaders, experts, and thought leaders across various fields. Whether you're a seasoned leader, an emerging leader, or simply someone looking to enhance your leadership skills in everyday life, this podcast is for you.Discover the keys to unlocking your full leadership potential, fostering a positive and inclusive work environment, and making a lasting impact on those you lead. Learn how to inspire and motivate your team, overcome challenges, and navigate the complexities of modern leadership with grace and confidence.Our mission is to provide you with actionable steps, real-life success stories, and thought-provoking discussions that will empower you to become the best version of yourself, both personally and professionally. Tune in to "Leading with Purpose" and embark on a journey of growth, transformation, and leadership excellence.Get ready to ignite your passion for leadership, create positive change, and inspire others to follow your lead. Subscribe now and join us on this inspiring adventure to becoming a purpose-driven leader! Lead. Empower. Inspire. Achieve.