by JudyLloyd | Apr 8, 2026 | Uncategorized
In this eye-opening episode of the Purple Inspiration Podcast, host Judy sits down with Deborah Allen — former BART Director, CPA, financial expert, and longtime public servant.Deborah served 8 years on the BART Board and brings an insider’s perspective on...
by JudyLloyd | Apr 1, 2026 | Uncategorized
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.Leaders Rising Above the...
by JudyLloyd | Mar 30, 2026 | Uncategorized
Dr. Deb Smith-Hemphill is a productivity expert, executive coach, and founder of DSH Enterprises with nearly 40 years of experience helping leaders communicate and perform better.Leaders Rising Above the Noise: Spotlighting bold women in policy, entrepreneurship,...
by JudyLloyd | Mar 21, 2026 | Uncategorized
I met a lot of famous people when I worked at the U.S. Capitol—particularly when I worked for Senator Bob Dole (R-KS) when he was U.S. Senate Majority Leader. Some celebrities were quick drive-bys. I once saw Paul Newman and Joanne Woodward sign in and walk...
by JudyLloyd | Mar 17, 2026 | Uncategorized
America has fallen completely in love with Alysa Liu. Her grace and ease as a skater won her the Gold at the 2026 Olympics. She is adorable—striped hair and all—and a real symbol of Oakland, a place she calls home, as the daughter of a Chinese...
by JudyLloyd | Feb 3, 2026 | Uncategorized
I am not a native Californian. I grew up in snowy Cortland, New York – in the midst of lake effect snow in Upstate New York. Our summers were perfect. Our winters were cold and we were nearly always guaranteed a white Christmas.The screaming headline front page,...
