Born to Lead

In this episode of Born to Lead , Connie Sokol and Madison Lattin sit down with Emmy Award-winning journalist and Studio 5 host Brooke Walker for a powerful conversation on leadership, authenticity, and personal growth. Brooke shares her unexpected journey into broadcasting at just 21, the lessons she learned navigating early responsibility, and how she developed confidence without losing her sens...

In this inspiring episode of Born to Lead , Connie Sokol and Madison Lattin sit down with student leaders Hallie Moldenhauer and Carson Richens from the Ballard Center for Social Impact at Brigham Young University — a powerful, student-driven “social impact engine” dedicated to solving real-world problems through faith and action. With over 160 students leading initiatives, designing interventions...

What if true leadership isn’t about doing more—but remembering who you already are? In this powerful episode, hosts Connie Sokol and Madison Lattin sit down with Leisa Wallace—author, speaker, and 2025 National Business Advisor of the Year—to explore what it really means to lead with confidence, purpose, and unshakable self-worth. From overcoming the challenges of multiple sclerosis to helping wom...

In this powerful episode of Born to Lead , Connie Sokol and Madison Lattin sit down with Nicholeen Peck, current Utah state legislator and President of Worldwide Organization for Women, to explore how to lead with calm conviction in a world that feels increasingly divided. Drawing from her experience in state government, public policy, and international conversations — including work connected to...

In this meaningful episode of Born to Lead , Connie Sokol and Madison Lattin sit down with Tami Pyfer, Chief External Affairs Officer for Unite and co-creator of the The Dignity Index, to explore how leadership begins with the way we speak and see one another. Tami shares how the Dignity Index’s simple eight-point scale—measuring language from contempt to dignity—has become a powerful tool for tra...

What does it really mean to be a leader? In this episode of Born to Lead , we sit down with leaders from the Stephen R. Covey Leadership Center at Utah State University to explore how leadership is more than a title—it’s a choice. Featuring Bret Crane, Tyler Roberts, and Natalie Hull, this conversation dives into the power of Christ-centered leadership and how discovering your divine potential can...

Join Connie Sokol and Madison Lattin on Born to Lead as they talk with Wendy Osborne, founder of Tabitha’s Way, about the extraordinary journey of stepping into God’s calling. Wendy shares how a divine download led her to leave a career in telecommunications to start a food pantry—and the faith-filled steps, discernment, and servant leadership lessons that followed. From trusting God in moments of...

In this inspiring episode of Born to Lead , Connie Sokol and Madison Lattin sit down with singer and songwriter Liahona Olayan to talk about faith, courage, and what it really means to stand firm in your standards—no matter the cost. From living in a tent in Hawaii at age eleven to discovering her divine calling through music, Liahona shares how a personal relationship with God shaped her identity...

In this heartfelt and deeply inspiring episode of Born to Lead , Connie Sokol and Madison Lattin sit down with actor, comedian, writer, and podcast host Lisa Valentine Clark to explore what it truly means to choose leadership through creativity, humor, and faith —especially in life’s hardest moments. Drawing from her background in improvisational theater, Lisa introduces the powerful principle of...

In this powerful episode of Born to Lead , Connie Sokol and Madison Latin sit down with world-renowned mountaineer, educator, and author Dr. Stacy Taniguchi to explore what Christ-centered leadership looks like far beyond the boardroom—on glaciers, high-altitude peaks, and in life-or-death moments. Drawing from decades of guiding climbers through some of the most extreme environments on earth, Dr....

In this episode of Born to Lead , hosts Connie Sokol and Madison Lattin sit down with Eva Witesman, Director of the Ballard Center for Social Impact at Brigham Young University, to explore what it truly means to recognize yourself as a leader and lead in Christ’s way. Eva shares the pivotal moment when she first identified as a leader — and how that realization transformed the way she approached h...

In this powerful episode of Born to Lead, we sit down with Michelle Craig, former First Counselor in the General Young Women Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, to explore what Christ-centered leadership really looks like in everyday life. Michelle shares tender insights on identity, purpose, and taking the next right step, especially for young adults who feel stuck, ove...