Keeping it Real on Purpose

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On this episode of Keeping It Real on Purpose, Edna White sits down with guest Zylo Marshall for a real conversation about turning adversity into direction. Instead of just telling a survival story, Zylo breaks down how painful experiences shape behavior, beliefs, and identity — and how awareness transforms those same experiences into a blueprint for growth.
This discussion moves beyond motivation into understanding patterns: why we react the way we do, how coping mechanisms become personality, and what changes when you finally see the meaning behind your past.
If you’ve ever felt stuck in cycles you don’t fully understand, this episode will help you recognize the signal inside the struggle.
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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 more authority or an individual searching for your own authentic sound, Barbara’s insights on voice and transformation will help you see—and hear—your purpose more clearly. Discover how to move past the "hush" and step into the vibrant, transformative power of your natural voice.

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 law school and become a powerful advocate for the wrongfully accused.
As the founder of the Jeffrey Deskovic Foundation for Justice, he now works to prevent the same systemic failures that took his youth. His story is a masterclass in purpose-driven living, resilience, and the relentless pursuit of truth.

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 Michelle Obama as a “Catalyst of Change for America’s Health,” Krista is now on a mission to ensure that healthy food is a convenience available in gas stations, airports, and universities worldwide.
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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, and radical authenticity, offering a grounded path to leadership rooted in integrity, courage, and truth.
This conversation is for leaders, entrepreneurs, executives, and anyone tired of toxic systems disguised as “strong leadership.”
🎙 Topics include:
Why fear-based leadership fails
The hidden cost of toxic authority
How to lead with courage instead of control
Ending toxic leadership without losing influence