Keeping it Real on Purpose

In this soul-stirring episode of Keeping It Real on Purpose , Edna White welcomes Barbara McAfee , a master voice coach, author, and singer-songwriter whose life’s work is rooted in the power of human expression. Barbara doesn't just teach people how to sing; she teaches them how to inhabit their full selves through the "Five Elements" of the voice. Whether you are a leader looking to speak with m...

In this gripping episode of Keeping It Real on Purpose , Edna White sits down with Jeffrey Deskovic , a man who turned one of the greatest injustices imaginable into a lifelong mission for reform. After being wrongfully convicted of murder and spending 16 years in prison, Jeffrey was exonerated by DNA evidence. Rather than letting the past define him, he used his "second chance" to graduate from l...

In this powerful episode of Keeping It Real on Purpose , Edna White sits down with Krista Anderson , the founder and CEO of Healthy on the Go . After surviving Stage 2 cancer in 2007, Krista was faced with an even steeper mountain in 2009: Stage 4 cancer and a prognosis of only three months to live. Not only did she reclaim her health, but she also found her calling. Nominated by former First Lady...

Unmasking the Lie of Toxic Leadership features Robert Health Sr., CEO of Legacy Leadership Consulting Group , in a bold and necessary conversation about what real leadership actually requires. In this episode, we expose performative authority and fear-based leadership—and the damage they cause to people, teams, and culture. Robert Health Sr. breaks down how true leaders command with valor, purpose...

This episode features Jonathan Steele —a veteran, scholar, and songwriter who tells the unfiltered truth about starting over when the life you planned no longer fits. Jonathan shares how military discipline laid the groundwork for creative freedom, why vulnerability is not weakness, and how passion can be redirected into a powerful new purpose at any stage of life. This conversation is about resil...

In this powerful episode, we sit down with Jeff Rasley , a writer, Himalayan expedition leader, lawyer, and global humanitarian, to explore what it truly means to rebuild after life-altering trauma. Jeff shares two defining moments that reshaped his life: a devastating motorcycle accident in Mexico that left his passenger permanently crippled, and an avalanche in the Nepal Himalayas that claimed t...

Starting over doesn’t always look dramatic. Sometimes it looks like two people, one tandem bike, and a decision to keep going. In this episode of Keeping It Real on Purpose , Edna J. White sits down with Bob and Tammy Cranston to talk about what it really means to begin again after loss. After each losing their first spouses to cancer, Bob and Tammy found healing, connection, and renewed purpose b...

We say “I’m fine” every day—while our bodies tell a very different story. In this powerful episode of Keeping It Real on Purpose , Edna J. White sits down with Sebastian Uzcategui to explore the disconnect between what we say, what we suppress, and what our bodies are holding onto. From chronic stress and emotional shutdown to burnout and unresolved trauma, this conversation pulls back the curtain...

Leadership isn’t about control—it’s about clarity, emotional intelligence, and the ability to lead through uncertainty. In this episode of Keeping It Real on Purpose , we sit down with Amy Jacobson to unpack what it really takes to own your leadership in the midst of workplace chaos. From navigating high-pressure environments to managing emotions—your own and others’—this conversation goes beyond...

In this powerful conversation, Success Habit Coach and Holistic Mentor Edit B Kiss joins me to break down what it really takes to engineer your peace—intentionally, consistently, and from the inside out. We talk about calming the running mind, overcoming insomnia, raising your frequency, and filling the emotional void that keeps so many people stuck. Edit shares her 30-Day Peace Framework to help...

Do you ever look at a finished manuscript and secretly fear you’re not a "real" writer, despite the evidence? I am joining The School of Fiction with host Matt Posner as I share some ways to tackle the most paralyzing fear for creatives: Imposter Syndrome in the Fiction Writer . Edna White, joins a panel of writers across diverse genres to discuss this universal struggle. We dive deep into: The In...

Are you chasing a version of success that leaves you feeling empty? Have you ever felt like there's a deeper purpose you're meant to live, but you're not sure how to access it? This week, we sit down with Becky Cohen , the brilliant founder of The Conscious Revolution . As a Human Design expert, Transformation Coach, and Intuitive Business Strategist, Becky guides purpose-driven entrepreneurs and...

Join us for an inspiring conversation with Laetitia Bouffard Roupe , the internationally awarded model, movement artist, and published muse whose life is a testament to maximizing gifts for a higher purpose. Trained at the prestigious Paris Opera Ballet School and a former performer with Cirque du Soleil , Laetitia shares her unique love for making body art. She breaks down how she channels grace,...

Do you ever feel stuck, like you're sinking in a quicksand of tasks you never start or finish? That nagging feeling of knowing what you should do, but just... not doing it? In this episode, we're not just talking about procrastination, we're diving deep into the emotional quicksand that keeps you trapped in cycles of inaction, and how to finally break free. Support this podcast at — https://ko-fi....

In this raw and inspiring episode of Keeping It Real on Purpose , host Edna J. White talks with Cindy Sharp , founder of The Self-Loved Leader and creator of The Love Drop Method . Born with Poland Syndrome, Cindy turned her difference into her divine design . Together, they explore what real self-love after 50 looks like — beyond age, fear, or comparison. 💖 Support our mission to help women and...

STOP Sabotaging Your Success! You're paying a "Loyalty Tax" in your career and relationships, overcompensating for past guilt and limiting beliefs. This episode is your raw intervention to kill the people-pleaser, reset your worth, and reclaim your time. It’s time to shift from frantic approval-seeking to fearless self-respect. overcompensating, people pleasing, false self, boundary setting, self-...

Ready to shift your reality and attract wealth? This is your high-energy, no-fluff masterclass in subconscious reprogramming and mindset shift techniques! We sit down with expert Marley Rose Harris to learn exactly how to master your inner world. She breaks down the neuroscience behind limiting beliefs and introduces her powerful Clear the Fear Method to eliminate the energetic blocks holding your...

Take a deep dive into the hidden depths of your psyche on this episode of Lunch Break Wisdom as we welcome Shaun McMichael , writer, educator, and expert in the field of Shadow Work . Shaun illuminates the often-misunderstood concept of Shadow Work —the crucial, internal process of acknowledging, integrating, and healing the disowned parts of ourselves. Learn how embracing your shadow isn't about...

Meet Dr. Paul D. Corona , the physician reshaping modern psychiatry with his pioneering concept of “Mind and Body Healing.” Dr. Corona shares the groundbreaking philosophy behind "The Corona Protocol," a comprehensive, personalized medical approach that treats mental health by meticulously addressing the intricate connection between physiological and psychological well-being. Learn how to identify...

Two mothers. One missing daughter. One life-changing secret. In this episode, we welcome the phenomenal Alretha Thomas—award-winning author of the psychological thriller The Daughter Between Us , star of Tyler Perry's Assisted Living , and playwright of the NAACP Theatre Award-winning production One Woman, Two Lives . Together, we dive deep into her journey of resilience and faith, exploring the s...

Ready to stop living by someone else's rulebook? Ask yourself: How do you show up in the world when the doctrine that raised you begins to break you? Are you exhausted from chasing a perfection that was never achievable? Have you been carrying the silent burden of systemic shame for years? Is it even possible to rebuild your entire identity after faith leaves you feeling fractured? We have the ans...

In a world where AI is listening before people are , how strong is your signal? Welcome Dr. Tatiana Teppoeva , former Microsoft Senior Data Scientist and U.S. patent holder, to discuss the key to modern leadership: presence and nonverbal communication . Tatiana helps leaders cut through the noise by returning to their steady, real, and strong signal . Tatiana, who left corporate tech to build her...

🎧 Your body holds stories your mind can't speak. For years, Amma Thanasanti, a meditation teacher with nearly 50 years of practice—including 28 as a Theravāda Buddhist nun—appeared serene and "fine." But beneath the surface, she carried a profound, hidden sadness. In this deeply honest episode, Amma shares her journey of discovering that "fine" is not fully alive and how traditional practice alon...

 What happens when your sense of purpose is born from your deepest pain? Join Edna White and her guest, active-duty Sailor and entrepreneur, RG Enzon, for a powerful conversation about finding your "why." RG's journey from a young tech enthusiast in the Philippines to a successful business owner in the U.S. Navy is a testament to resilience and relentless drive. In this episode, he shares how a pe...

What if the biggest obstacle standing between you and your next great opportunity isn't a lack of skill or resources, but a quiet, insidious force living inside you? In this powerful episode, we're joined by Susanne Biro , a leading expert on human potential, to talk about The Silent Saboteur: How to Master Deep Fear . She will share how fear quietly derails our dreams and keeps us from taking a s...