Kayla is the first female author featured on The Pivotal Podcast. Her upcoming book, Don't Be an Athena, releasing July 20, examines the lives of women across the United States through their own voices and lived experiences. Woven throughout these stories is the myth of Athena and Medusa—a tale that asks difficult questions about power, protection, justice, and the ways women have too often been expected to carry burdens that were never theirs to bear.

In part 2 of my conversation with veteran tv and radio journalist Debbie Dujanovic we discuss how she balanced her career and motherhood, Deb recounts the time she brought KSL chopper 5 to her kids’ school for career day.

Deb shared how she managed to coach PE in high heels and then appear on the 5 o clock news, but how all of the juggling eventually led to severe anxiety and what she did to navigate her way through.

Deb discusses her time at the FBI and why our mistakes are just opportunities in disguise.

Former news radio host and investigative journalist Debbie Dujanovic shares her pivotal moment that started at wrong. Debbie shares insight into the life of a journalist, and how being grounded in a career in Utah has been a blessing. Debbie discusses her award winning investigative story as well as what life looks now that she is retired.

In honor of Mother's Day, this episode pays homage to the journey of becoming and being a mother. Jessica Catledge speaks openly and candidly about her infertility journey and the many pivots she has to make along the path towards welcoming her son into the world. Jessica talks about her supportive network both online and offline, and the things she learned along the way-like packages coming from Israel are a good thing sometimes. We extend our love to those who are at any stage of their motherhood journey.

In part two of our conversation, 19 year veteran Officer Joshua Coleman takes us through his current assignment of being a school resource officer, why more training is needed for officers in general and we tie it up with a bow by circling back to his pivotal momemnt.

To kick off season three we talk to long time police officer Joshua Coleman of the Napa County Sheriff's office in Northern California about his pivotal moment coming into the profession, but also about the use of force and the disconnect between members of the public and law enforcement officials.

In this episode of the Pivotal Podcast, Jesse Valdez, the newly elected mayor of Kearns, Utah, shares his journey from photojournalism to local government. He discusses the importance of networking, community involvement, and storytelling in shaping his leadership style. Jesse emphasizes the need for local narratives to be told by the community itself and outlines his priorities as mayor, including listening to constituents and fostering engagement. He reflects on the challenges ahead and offers valuable advice for aspiring journalists and leaders.

Matthew Huskinson joins the show to share his lived experience as an autistic adult and the pivotal moment that set him on a path many doubted he could take. His optimism, clarity, and sense of purpose shine through as he talks about advocacy, self‑determination, and the importance of being heard on one’s own terms. Released as Utah’s legislative session begins, this episode aims to spark awareness, reflection, and action. Matthew’s voice is powerful, and his commitment to change is unmistakable.

In this episode my guest is Colby Bronson. For years, Colby lived under the weight of addiction to substances like methamphetamemes and alcohol and spent a significant amount of time incarcerated. But somewhere along the way, he found a new path. A new mindset. A new life. A major turning point came when he discovered something called Holographic Human Transformation Theory.

Herriman City’s mayor joined us for a candid, surprisingly personal conversation about the moment that changed everything for him. We dug into the realities of local government, tossed around plenty of air‑quoted “politics,” and explored the rapid development reshaping Herriman. We also got into one of the city’s biggest questions—how do you preserve that small‑town soul while growing into a major community?

Mayor Palmer didn’t hold back. He offered a behind‑the‑scenes look at his day‑to‑day world and shared how he and the Herriman City Council have worked to make sure Herriman has a real seat at the table.