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Internally Guided Life

Internally Guided Life

By: Kayla Sweet
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A soulful personal development podcast for women and heart-centered humans ready to grow, heal, and lead with authenticity. Hosted by life coach and transformational leader Kayla M. Sweet, MA, each episode blends inner work, personal growth, emotional healing, and leadership development to support your journey to purpose, clarity, and confidence. Whether you’re navigating burnout recovery, craving work-life balance, exploring shadow work, or ready to reclaim your resilience, values, and bold voice, you’ll find deep conversations, practical tools, and inspiring stories to guide your next step.Kayla Sweet Personal Development Personal Success
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  • E50. Purpose, Resilience, and Building a Legacy of Compassionate Leadership with Katelyn Marshall

    E50. Purpose, Resilience, and Building a Legacy of Compassionate Leadership with Katelyn Marshall
    Nov 9 2025
    In this inspiring and deeply human episode of Internally Guided Life, host Kayla Sweet invites Katelyn “Katie the Dream Lady” Marshall, Founder and Director of The Dream Factory of Idaho, to share her journey of turning adversity into purpose, heartbreak into healing, and compassion into a lasting legacy of leadership.Katelyn’s story begins with the birth of her son, Tommy, who was born with spina bifida and faced life-threatening complications that changed everything she thought she knew about love, leadership, and what truly matters. Through moments of grief, courage, and grace, Katelyn discovered the transformative power of resilience, the ability to rise, adapt, and create meaning in the midst of unimaginable challenges.Out of her family’s story came The Dream Factory of Idaho, a nonprofit organization dedicated to granting joy-filled, meaningful experiences to children with chronic and complex conditions who may not qualify for traditional wish-granting programs. Kayla and Katelyn explore what it means to lead with empathy, purpose, and presence, and how personal transformation can ripple outward into community impact. Together, they discuss:How Katelyn’s personal story of parenting through adversity became a masterclass in resilience, emotional intelligence, and authentic leadership.What it takes to build a mission-driven organization that balances compassion, community impact, and sustainable self-care.The life-changing lessons learned through navigating grief, uncertainty, and personal growth.Why self-awareness, vulnerability, and values-based leadership are essential in both nonprofit and organizational leadership today.Whether you’re a leader, parent, or purpose-driven professional, this conversation is a powerful reminder that some of life’s hardest moments can become the very soil where your purpose takes root.Katelyn’s story reflects the heart of what Internally Guided Life is about: transforming from the inside out, leading with love, and creating a life and legacy guided by compassion.Meet the GuestKatelyn Marshall is a speaker, nonprofit leader, and the Founder and Director of The Dream Factory of Idaho, a wish-granting organization that brings hope and joy to children with chronic and complex conditions.Her journey through motherhood, advocacy, and healing reshaped her entire approach to leadership and life. Katelyn became a voice for inclusion, accessibility, and compassionate action.Today, she empowers teams, leaders, and communities to embrace difference, practice empathy, and create safe, inclusive environments where every person feels seen and valued. Through her talks, nonprofit work, and storytelling, she reminds us that purpose is born from presence and that resilience is what transforms pain into power.Connect with Katie:WebsiteLinkedInMeet the Host:Kayla Sweet is the host of Internally Guided Life and an expert in burnout prevention, transformational leadership, self-care, and personal growth. As a life coach, she specializes in helping people reclaim their worthiness and purpose, guiding them to create fulfilling lives with balance and ease. With a background in psychology, mindfulness, and transformational leadership, Kayla empowers her community to align with their authentic selves, develop their strengths, and embrace intentional growth.Kayla's debut poetry collection, Alchemy of Life, is available now at internallyguidedleadership.com, Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and Walmart. This is a reflective collection of poems on transformation, healing, and becoming.Connect with Kayla:LinktreeFacebookInstagramTikTokLinkedInSubscribe to Kayla’s email list, read the blog, and explore free resources:Visit Internally Guided LeadershipEpisode Credits:Intro & Outro Music: By artist Goat On The River, produced by Christian Michael Smith at https://www.microdotstudioproductions.com/ Podcast recorded by Christian Michael Smith at https://www.microdotstudioproductions.com/
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    46 mins
  • E49. Leading Through Change: Redefining Success, Courage, and Identity with Michele Iseri

    E49. Leading Through Change: Redefining Success, Courage, and Identity with Michele Iseri
    Oct 25 2025
    In this soulful and thought-provoking episode of Internally Guided Life, host Kayla M. Sweet sits down with Michele Iseri, a transformational leadership coach, consultant, and entrepreneur whose journey from corporate leadership to conscious entrepreneurship embodies the true meaning of transformation.Together, they explore what it takes to lead and live authentically through seasons of change. From releasing old identities to redefining success on your own terms, this conversation shines a light on the emotional, spiritual, and practical dimensions of transition.Michele shares her powerful journey from more than 30 years in leadership roles across corporate America, including tech giants like Verizon and Google, to founding Compass 4 Transformation, a leadership coaching and consulting practice dedicated to helping others cultivate courage, clarity, and conscious leadership.Through stories, reflections, and lived wisdom, Kayla and Michele explore:The difference between change (external) and transition (internal), and why both matter for authentic leadership.How to redefine identity and success after leaving a long-term career.Practices for mindfulness and self-care during uncertainty and reinvention.The role of transformational leadership in creating workplaces rooted in empathy and inclusion.What it means to live, and lead, with curiosity, courage, and compassion.If you’re navigating a career shift, feeling called to something new, or simply longing to reconnect with your authentic self, this episode will remind you that transformation isn’t about becoming someone else; it’s about remembering who you truly are.Meet the Guest: Michele IseriAfter over 30 years working in leadership positions in corporate America, primarily in the tech industry, Michele Iseri decided it was time to align fully with her authentic self and live her vision. Through her personal and professional leadership experience, the completion of a second Master’s degree in Leadership and Transformative Studies (specializing in Leadership and Coaching), and years of deep self-discovery, she now helps others do the same.As a transformational leadership coach and consultant, Michele supports clients in setting and attaining meaningful goals by focusing on the whole person. Her approach integrates curiosity, lifelong learning, courage, collaboration, and the cultivation of inclusive and diverse relationships.Her mission is to empower individuals and organizations to become transformational leaders,people who lead with integrity, authenticity, and heart.Connect with Michele:Learn more: compass4transformation.com Connect with Michele on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/micheleiseriMeet the Host:Kayla Sweet is the host of Internally Guided Life and an expert in burnout prevention, transformational leadership, self-care, and personal growth. As a life coach, she specializes in helping people reclaim their worthiness and purpose, guiding them to create fulfilling lives with balance and ease. With a background in psychology, mindfulness, and transformational leadership, Kayla empowers her community to align with their authentic selves, develop their strengths, and embrace intentional growth.Kayla's debut poetry collection, Alchemy of Life, is available now at internallyguidedleadership.com, Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and Walmart. This is a reflective collection of poems on transformation, healing, and becoming.Connect with Kayla:LinktreeFacebookInstagramTikTokLinkedInSubscribe to Kayla’s email list, read the blog, and explore free resources:Visit Internally Guided LeadershipEpisode Credits:Intro & Outro Music: By artist Goat On The River, produced by Christian Michael Smith at https://www.microdotstudioproductions.com/ Podcast recorded by Christian Michael Smith at https://www.microdotstudioproductions.com/
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    1 hr and 4 mins
  • E48. The Other Side of the Gun: A Journey Through Trauma, Healing, and Forgiveness with Susan Snow

    E48. The Other Side of the Gun: A Journey Through Trauma, Healing, and Forgiveness with Susan Snow
    Oct 20 2025
    What happens when your entire world is torn apart in a single moment, and how do you begin again?In this profoundly moving episode of Internally Guided Life, Kayla Sweet sits down with Susan Snow, author of The Other Side of the Gun, to talk about what it really means to live, love, and lead after trauma. At just 17 years old, Susan’s father, LAPD Detective Thomas C. Williams, was ambushed and killed in 1985. That tragedy set her on a lifelong journey through the depths of grief, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and the courageous act of healing.With raw honesty and profound wisdom, Susan shares how decades of silence and survival eventually gave way to forgiveness, self-compassion, and purpose. Together, Kayla and Susan explore the tender and often untold layers of trauma recovery: the fear, the resistance, the exhaustion, and the profound moments of grace that come with choosing to heal.This episode is for anyone who has ever carried invisible pain, questioned their strength, or longed to feel whole again. It’s a reminder that healing isn’t about erasing what happened; it’s about transforming your relationship to it.Kayla and Susan discuss the importance of finding a trauma-informed therapist, the healing power of vulnerability, and how sharing your story can help you reclaim a sense of safety and freedom. They explore the distinction between private healing and public leadership, showing how courage grows from the quiet spaces where truth and tenderness meet.Susan’s story is a testament to the human spirit’s capacity for resilience, forgiveness, and growth. Whether you’re navigating your own healing journey or supporting someone through theirs, this conversation will leave you with hope, tools, and a deeper understanding of what it means to move from victimhood to empowerment.Meet the Guest: Susan Snow is a published author, speaker, and trauma resiliency coach whose story began in tragedy but evolved into one of profound hope and leadership. At 17, Susan lost her father, LAPD Detective Thomas C. Williams, when he was ambushed and killed on Halloween night in 1985.Her book, The Other Side of the Gun, offers a raw and redemptive look at loss, PTSD, and the lifelong process of healing. Today, Susan uses her voice to inspire others to bulldoze their fear, face their pain, and step into freedom. Her mission is to reach 10,000 people through storytelling, coaching, and public speaking, reminding us all that forgiveness, though difficult, is one of the most powerful acts of self-liberation.Connect with Susan:Buy Susan’s Book: The Other Side of the Gun on Amazon 🌐 Website: Susan Snow’s Official Site FacebookInstagramYouTubeTikTokMeet the Host:Kayla Sweet is the host of Internally Guided Life and an expert in burnout prevention, transformational leadership, self-care, and personal growth. As a life coach, she specializes in helping people reclaim their worthiness and purpose, guiding them to create fulfilling lives with balance and ease. With a background in psychology, mindfulness, and transformational leadership, Kayla empowers her community to align with their authentic selves, develop their strengths, and embrace intentional growth.Kayla's debut poetry collection, Alchemy of Life, is available now at internallyguidedleadership.com, Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and Walmart. This is a reflective collection of poems on transformation, healing, and becoming.Connect with Kayla:LinktreeFacebookInstagramTikTokLinkedInSubscribe to Kayla’s email list, read the blog, and explore free resources:Visit Internally Guided LeadershipEpisode Credits:Intro & Outro Music: By artist Goat On The River, produced by Christian Michael Smith at https://www.microdotstudioproductions.com/ Podcast recorded by Christian Michael Smith at https://www.microdotstudioproductions.com/
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    1 hr
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