iLEAD | Misti Blue is where strategy meets soul.

iLEAD | Misti Blue is where strategy meets soul.

Author: Misti Green Language: English Episodes: 80
In a world that often asks us to compartmentalize our professional expertise and our personal spirit, iLEAD + Misti Blue: Strategy and Soul refuses to choose. Hosted by Misti Green, this podcast is a single conversation built from two distinct voices. The iLEAD perspective draws from Misti's deep experience in education, offering practical strategies and structural insights for strengthening schools and empowering leaders within systems. Then, as Misti Blue, the dialogue shifts to a more intimate space, tackling the raw human elements of faith, resilience, and the honest struggles that come when leading others or simply navigating a difficult life. Each episode lives at the intersection where actionable methodology meets the soulful perseverance required to implement it. You'll hear candid discussions about the frameworks that build effective organizations alongside the personal stories and spiritual grounding that sustain the people within them. It’s about moving beyond theory and pretense to explore what it genuinely takes to build something lasting, both in our communities and within ourselves. This isn't just about professional development or personal growth in isolation; it's about how they fuel one another. Tune in for a unique blend of tangible advice and heartfelt reflection, all aimed at helping you lead and live with greater purpose and resilience.
Episodes
Beauty for Ashes: Purpose in the Pain - Series Trailer [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 10:43
Step into Beauty for Ashes: Purpose in the Pain, a special series on the iLEAD | Misti Blue Podcast. Through the lives of Leah, Joseph, Ruth, David, and Esther, you’ll see how God turns betrayal, grief, rejection, and lo…
iLEAD Podcast: What's Under that Hood - Connection Before Compliance [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 12:57
Misti Green shares real stories of students whose struggles are often hidden behind hoodies and bravado. This episode reminds educators that connection comes before compliance and that one caring adult can transform a sc…
Every Student Is Salvageable [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 7:12
Misti Green shares her own journey from “hallway kid” and high school dropout to educator and leader, and the story of a student whose quiet resilience reminds us that every child’s life can be transformed. This episode…
Runaway to Resilient Leader - The Relaunch [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 11:25
At 14, I left home with no plan, no safety net, and more fight than fear. From sleeping on couches and eating leftovers, to crossing the border with a fake ID, I should not be here today—but God’s hand carried me the who…
Faith, Failure, and Being Real [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 8:17
In this raw and unfiltered episode of the Misti Blue Podcast, I open up about what it means to grow up as a preacher’s daughter — seeing the beauty and the brokenness of church life — and how that shaped my faith. I talk…
Series With Maddie in Mind – Episode 1 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 11:08
The first episode of the 'With Maddie in Mind' series seamlessly blends the strategy of iLEAD with the soulful storytelling of Misti Blue. Inspired by a joyful three-year-old diagnosed with autism, we explore early liter…
The Weight of the Wait: Finding Purpose in the Wilderness [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 6:25
Waiting seasons are some of the most difficult to navigate. In this episode, Misti unpacks the emotional weight of waiting—when prayers seem unanswered, doors stay closed, and silence fills the space. Through personal st…