Lead with Love: How Rachelle Price Built Bridges and Found Her Calling in Public Service

Lead with Love: How Rachelle Price Built Bridges and Found Her Calling in Public Service

In this heartfelt episode of the Project Elected podcast, host Audrey Perry Martin sits down with school board president and Project Elect board member Rachelle Price—the woman who helped inspire the founding of Project Elect. Rachelle shares her remarkable journey from a concerned mom to an elected school board member in Rocklin, California, all while balancing family life and staying grounded in her faith. Rachelle opens up about how small acts of service in her children’s schools led to bigger opportunities, what it’s really like to serve during politically divisive times, and how she relies on prayer and compassion to lead with courage and kindness—even toward those who disagree with her. You’ll hear powerful stories of bridge-building, faith-led leadership, and practical advice for any Latter-day Saint woman wondering if public service might be her path. Whether you're just thinking about getting involved or are already serving in your community, this episode will inspire you to move forward with faith, empathy, and confidence.

Kara Toone: Davis Education Foundation

In the final episode of this season, Audrey interviews Kara Toone, internal partnerships and grants coordinator at the Davis Education Foundation. The two discuss how Kara became more involved in her community over the years, her experience running for office, and her time as a campaign manager.  Learn more about Project Elect here [https://projectelectwomen.org/].

Cecilee Price-Huish: Bountiful City Council

This week, Audrey interviews Cecilee Price-Huish, a member of the Bountiful City Council. The two discuss Cecilee's lifetime of community engagement and her run for the Bountiful City Council. Cecilee shares the way she found success by giving herself permission to make a difference.  Learn more about Project Elect here [https://projectelectwomen.org/].

Susan Madsen: A Bolder Way Forward

This week, Audrey interviews Susan Madsen, the founder of "A Bolder Way Forward," an initiative bringing stakeholders together to improve life for Utah women and girls.  Read "Rise and Run: Latter-day Saint Women and Good Governance" here [http://chrome-extension//efaidnbmnnnibpcajpcglclefindmkaj/https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=5161&context=byusq].  Learn more about A Bolder Way Forward here [https://www.usu.edu/uwlp/a-bolder-way-forward/overview].  Learn more about Project Elect here [https://projectelectwomen.org/].

Patty Kubeja: Kane County Commission

This week, Audrey interviews Patty Kubeja, a member of the Kane County Commission. Recently, the county made history by becoming first all-women county commission in Utah. This isn't the first time Kane County has made history for an all-women governing body- in 1911 five women were elected to serve on the Kanab County Council.  In this interview, the two talk about this legacy, Patty's military service, and what led her to run for county commission.  Salt Lake Tribune: Utah’s first all-female government started as a joke. A century later, this county is making history again. [https://www.sltrib.com/news/2025/01/30/kane-countys-all-female-commission/] Learn more about Project Elect: projectelectwomen.org. [http://projectelectwomen.org]