Born to Lead
Born to Lead is a Christ-centered leadership podcast dedicated to helping young adults rise with confidence, purpose, and spiritual conviction. Inspired by the mission of our Born to Lead organization, this podcast highlights leaders who model discipleship in the way they speak, serve, and influence the world around them. Each episode features interviews with men and women who honor Jesus Christ through their leadership—individuals who use their voices with intention, compassion, and courage, striving to lead as He would lead. These conversations are designed to uplift, train, and inspire the next generation of Christ-centered leaders to step forward and speak with power and purpose.
Born to Lead
S1 E5: Born to Stand: Leading with Standards, Strength, and Song | Liahona Olayan
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In this inspiring episode of Born to Lead, Connie Sokol and Madison Lattin sit down with singer and songwriter Liahona Olayan to talk about faith, courage, and what it really means to stand firm in your standards—no matter the cost.
From living in a tent in Hawaii at age eleven to discovering her divine calling through music, Liahona shares how a personal relationship with God shaped her identity and leadership. She reflects on stepping onto the national stage of American Idol at just sixteen, navigating pressure, public scrutiny, and major opportunities—all while staying true to who she is.
In this conversation, Liahona opens up about:
• Rooting confidence in Christ rather than the world
• Choosing standards over sponsorships—even in competitive pageantry
• Why rejection is often redirection
• Using every platform as a space to testify and uplift
As she prepares to compete in the Miss America pageant, Liahona continues to prove that leadership isn’t about popularity—it’s about purpose.
This episode is a powerful reminder that being born to lead means being born with a greater purpose—and having the courage to live it boldly.