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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 impacted thousands of women. Through unwavering faith, bold decision-making, and a commitment to personal growth, she redefined what success looks like, on her own terms.

The conversation covers what it truly means to “live S.O.F.T.” in a world that often demands hardness, especially from women in leadership. From healing and identity to entrepreneurship and impact, this episode is a reminder that softness is not weakness, it’s power alignment, and freedom.

If you’re navigating a pivot, building something new, or learning to trust yourself again, this conversation will meet you right where you are.

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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 representation.

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