In this deep and soul-stirring episode of the Life Engineering Podcast, Gabriela is joined by Joanna Horton McPherson—speaker, educator, truth-teller, and founder of the Madre Tierra Foundation. Together, they explore how the stories we tell ourselves shape our identities, our confidence, and our capacity to lead and serve.

From Joanna's personal journey of discovering her voice through theater at the age of 13 to her life-changing work in coaching women leaders, this conversation is an invitation to revisit the narratives that no longer serve us—and to reclaim authorship of our lives.

Whether you're a leader, speaker, or someone yearning for more truth and impact in your life, this episode is for you.

🔑 What We Explore in This Episode:

• The power of story as a healing and transformational tool
• How acting and stage presence taught Joanna to trust herself
• The difference between method acting and Meisner's emotional honesty technique
• How to recognize and shift limiting internal narratives
• Joanna's process of helping clients "research" their inner truth
• The impact of ancestral narratives and generational healing
• The connection between clarity, confidence, and choice
• How women leaders can find their voice and live their legacy
• Why we must speak to those who are ready to hear us

About Joanna Horton McPherson: Executive Speaking Coach for Mission-driven Leaders

Since 2011, Joanna has partnered with boards and individuals across the globe to craft strategies to change lives for the better. Joanna specializes in mission-driven organizations.

As a social justice advocate, she supports humanitarian initiatives aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals.

Certified in Sustainable Investing from Harvard Business School, Joanna is an accredited investor committed to deploying ethical and sustainable business principles such as profit-sharing and collective wealth-building.

Joanna currently serves as president-elect for the National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO) Phoenix chapter.

📚 Connect with Joanna Horton McPherson:

Website & Newsletter: joannahortonmcpherson.com

Join her upcoming virtual workshops and speaking circle

Stay tuned for her upcoming book: And Now You Must Mean It – a guide for women leaders on the inner journey to authentic voice and impact.

Gabriela Embon – Speaker – Author – Life Engineering coach

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