In this episode of Seen & Known, Leona sits down with author and ministry leader Veronica Cornejo for a powerful conversation about freedom, resilience, and becoming who God created you to be. Veronica shares the heart behind her book, Unshackled: A Teen Mom Finding Unstoppable Freedom, and reflects on her journey of breaking generational chains, navigating faith in difficult seasons, and learning to trust God's redemptive work in her life.

Together, they talk about recognizing God's presence in the most challenging moments, the role of friendship and community—especially through Propel—and what it means to embrace your true potential with confidence and hope. This episode is for anyone who feels defined by their past or wonders if real change is possible.

If you're longing for freedom, healing, and the reminder that God still calls you to soar, this conversation will meet you right where you are.

What does it really mean to build a strong home?

For many women, the desire to create a home filled with peace, faith, and love runs deep—but the reality of marriage, motherhood, and everyday life can sometimes feel overwhelming. In this episode of Seen & Known, Leona sits down with Carol Roper, founder of Building Strong Homes, to talk about what it looks like to build a spiritual foundation that lasts.

Together they explore the role of wisdom in difficult seasons, the power of authentic friendships, and how simple moments—like gathering around a table—can strengthen both our homes and our hearts.

If you've ever felt pressure to have it all together, or wondered how your ordinary days could shape a meaningful legacy, this conversation will remind you that strong homes are built one faithful step at a time.

Pull up a chair and join us.

What do you do when the place that was meant to feel like home… is the very place that hurt you?

In this honest and hope-filled conversation, Leona sits down with Natalie Runion—founder of Raised to Stay and author of I Don't Even Like Women—to talk about church hurt, staying rooted in Jesus, and the long road back to healing and belonging.

Together, they explore what it means to wrestle with faith without walking away, how to navigate disappointment within the Church, and why so many women struggle to trust one another—even in spaces meant to feel safe. Natalie shares from her own story as a pastor's kid turned pastor, offering wisdom, honesty, and deep compassion for those who feel caught between loving Jesus and feeling wounded by His people.

This episode is a gentle invitation to the woman who feels unsure where she belongs… a reminder that healing is possible, community can be restored, and you are not alone in your wrestling.

In this episode, you'll hear:

• How to stay connected to Jesus while processing church hurt
• The difference between walking away from the Church and walking with God through pain
• Why female friendships can feel so complicated—and how to rebuild trust
• Practical ways to move from comparison and insecurity to connection
• A vision for a healed, healthy Church rooted in grace and truth

If you've ever felt hurt, overlooked, or disconnected in your faith community, this conversation will meet you with both truth and tenderness.

You are still seen. You are still known. And there is still a place for you.

In this episode of Seen & Known, Leona sits down with certified life coach, podcaster, and journal creator Leslie Martinez for a joyful conversation about spiritual growth, purpose, and building rhythms with God that feel both meaningful and doable. Leslie shares how God led her into a multi-passionate calling—and why she's so passionate about helping women walk confidently and joyfully in their God-given purpose.

Together, they talk about the SOAP method (Scripture, Observation, Application, and Prayer) and how it can help women—especially beginners—connect with God's Word in a simple, powerful way. Leslie also shares the heart behind her journal Unlock the Gospels, her gratitude-goals-prayer journal, and why she believes journaling can become a sacred space for transformation.

This episode is for the woman who feels scattered, overwhelmed, or spiritually "behind," and needs the reminder that God meets her gently—one page, one prayer, and one step at a time.

In this episode of Seen & Known, I'm joined by Darian Posey, founder of Type A to Type Pray, to talk about what happens when capable, faith-filled women realize that striving is no longer sustainable. Darian shares her journey from control and burnout to surrender and peace, and how God met her in the tension between ambition and alignment.

Together, we unpack what biblical surrender really looks like in marriage, how to pursue purpose without hustle culture, and why peace is found in progress—not perfection.

If you've been carrying everything and quietly wondering why you still feel exhausted, this conversation will feel like a deep exhale. Darian reminds us that we don't have to hustle to be whole or strive to be seen.

There is another way—one rooted in prayer, healing, and steady growth.

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In this tender episode of Seen & Known, Leona sits down with writer and fellow Propel alum Carmen Meurer to talk about the quiet grief of parental estrangement—the ache of the empty chair at the table. Carmen shares what led her to begin writing for estranged parents and how this often-unspoken loss carries layers of heartbreak, silence, faith wrestling, and enduring hope.

Together, they explore what it means to grieve a relationship that is still living, how faith is stretched when prayers feel unanswered, and the power of friendship in seasons that feel isolating. If you are a parent carrying an unseen ache—or love someone who is—this conversation offers gentle companionship and a reminder that God sees the empty chair and sits with you in the waiting.

In this episode of Seen & Known, Leona sits down with Christana "CJ" Newkirk—cofounder of Nevertheless Ministries and a fellow Propel alum—for an honest, hope-filled conversation about identity, singleness, Scripture, and the God who sees. CJ shares pieces of her story, including growing up in a turbulent Christian home, and discovering that God's love is not just something to know about, but someone to truly know.

Together, they explore why so many women feel intimidated by the Bible, how studying Scripture in context can deepen faith, and why singleness is not a waiting room for marriage but a meaningful, God-honoring calling.

This episode is for the woman who feels unseen, overlooked, or spiritually weary—and needs the reminder that God sees her fully, knows her deeply, and still calls her beloved.

In this episode of Seen & Known, Leona sits down with Beverly Robinson for a thoughtful conversation about faithful leadership, meaningful friendship, and staying grounded in your calling over time. Beverly shares wisdom from decades of supporting leaders behind the scenes, reflecting on how her understanding of leadership and friendship has evolved throughout the years.

Together, they talk about the importance of lifelong learning, the power of walking alongside other women through Propel, and how to maintain your sense of identity and voice—especially in roles that often go unseen. This episode is an encouraging reminder that leadership doesn't have to be loud to be impactful, and that faithfulness in the quiet places matters deeply.

If you're longing for deeper connection, clarity in your calling, or reassurance that your work makes a difference, this conversation will meet you right where you are.