Purple Inspiration Podcast

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.

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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.

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.

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.

Contra Costa County Supervisor Candace Andersen joins Judy Lloyd on the Purple Inspiration Podcast.

With 14 years on the Board of Supervisors, former Danville Mayor, and Morgan Hill Council member, Candace shares her path from appointed office to county leadership.

She explains her lone “no” vote on the county sales tax, the impact of federal cuts on healthcare, and her views on the regional transit tax — focusing on accountability and protecting working families.

A strong champion for women in leadership, she also highlights the Family Justice Center and how raising six children builds real skills for public service. Devoted wife, mother of six, and grandmother of 13, Candace brings common-sense leadership that bridges divides.

In this eye-opening episode of the Purple Inspiration Podcast, host Judy sits down with Debora Allen — former BART Director, CPA, financial expert, and longtime public servant.

Debora served 8 years on the BART Board and brings an insider’s perspective on the agency’s deepening financial crisis. With a projected $376 million annual operating deficit, BART is heading to the November ballot asking Bay Area voters for a new ½ cent sales tax increase (1 cent in San Francisco) to help cover operations for BART, Muni, AC Transit, and Caltrain.

In this episode, host Judy sits down with Margaret Liang — a respected community leader, board chair of the Tri-Valley APAPA chapter, Stanford Healthcare Tri-Valley board member, and longtime advocate for inclusive civic engagement.

In this episode of the Purple Inspiration Podcast, host Judy Lloyd sits down with Dr. Deb Smith-Hemphill — a productivity expert, executive coach, and founder of DSH Enterprises with nearly 40 years of experience helping leaders communicate and perform better.