Purple Inspiration Podcast

Stop Comparing: Be Present, Find Joy with Jennifer Frye

Judy Lloyd welcomes Jennifer Frye to the Purple Inspiration Podcast. Jennifer shares how she stopped comparing, stays fully present with her son, and finds real joy after overcoming financial abuse as a single mom. As CEO of Appreciated Asset Business Solutions, she helps industry disruptors build sales pipelines while empowering single mothers and military spouses with financial independence. A Forbes contributor and national speaker, Jennifer redefines having it all in Charleston, South Carolina. This is Purple Inspiration: Defy Divisiveness. Choose Purple. Leaders Rising Above the Noise — spotlighting bold women in policy, entrepreneurship, civic action & community healing who drive real change beyond red & blue. Website: purpleinspirationpodcast.com Linktree: linktr.ee/PurpleInspirationPodcast

Beyond Hot Takes: Lisa Camooso Miller on Pause & Purpose

Communications powerhouse Lisa Camooso Miller joins Judy Lloyd on the Purple Inspiration Podcast. With over 25 years leading communications in federal, state, and local government, she served as Deputy Communications Director for the U.S. Secretary of Commerce and the Speaker of the House. She also led communications for the RNC in 2007. Lisa shares her journey from New Jersey’s 9/11 recovery efforts to navigating today’s 24/7 news cycle with wisdom and pause. This is Purple Inspiration: Defy Divisiveness. Choose Purple. Leaders Rising Above the Noise — spotlighting bold women in policy, entrepreneurship, civic action & community healing who drive real change beyond red & blue. Website: purpleinspirationpodcast.com Linktree: linktr.ee/PurpleInspirationPodcast

From Performer to Tourism Powerhouse: Tracy Farhad’s 3rd Act

From dancer and interior designer to President & CEO of Visit Tri-Valley, Tracy Farhad is in her vibrant third act — promoting the best of Danville, Dublin, Pleasanton, and Livermore. In this inspiring conversation with Judy Lloyd, Tracy shares how following passion, listening deeply, and building consensus across cities and counties has made the Tri-Valley a standout destination. Discover why California still draws dreamers, how the region’s wineries, breweries, culinary scene, open spaces, and innovation (near two national labs) set it apart, and what’s next: a new multi-use event center and sports tourism summit. Tracy’s energy, positivity, and belief in travel as ‘ambassadors for good’ remind us that common ground and local pride create real impact. This is Purple Inspiration: Defy Divisiveness. Choose Purple. Leaders Rising Above the Noise — spotlighting bold women in policy, entrepreneurship, civic action & community healing who drive real change beyond red & blue.

A Mother's Mission: Homes for Adults with Disabilities

In this powerful episode of Purple Inspiration Podcast, Judy Lloyd interviews Susan Houghton — co-founder of Three Valleys Community Foundation, former TV journalist, and founder of Sunflower Hill, an affordable housing community for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Susan shares her journey as a mother of a son with moderate autism, building lasting solutions through philanthropy, Next Gen leadership programs, opioid recovery grants, and community partnerships in the Tri-Valley. This is Purple Inspiration: Defy Divisiveness. Choose Purple. Leaders Rising Above the Noise — spotlighting bold women in policy, entrepreneurship, civic action & community healing who drive real change beyond red & blue.

Commanding the Conversation with the Female Media Pioneer

What happens when two women who helped shape American politics in the Reagan era sit down to talk about what went wrong — and what still works? Kim Alfano started her career at 21, working at the Republican National Committee when someone had a nervous breakdown and left. She took the job. Her mom signed a legal contract. The rest is 35 years, 47 national awards, and a company called Firebrand — built on the idea that authenticity always beats automation. In this episode, Judy and Kim get into the media industry's dirty secret — most campaigns are feeding people popcorn when they're starving for steak. They talk about why AI is a tool, not a replacement for real storytelling, how hyper-targeted digital advertising works (and where it goes wrong), and how Kim helped turn Indiana from "Indiana Nice" into a global economic powerhouse that openly raided California for businesses.