The Misty Effect

What if the answers you’re searching for aren’t something you need to learn, but something you need to uncover?
In this episode of The Misty Effect, Misty sits down with her longtime counselor, Jenny Boehs, a licensed clinical social worker and co-owner of Balanced. Together, they explore what it really means to understand yourself at a deeper level, and why so many of the challenges we face trace back to a handful of core beliefs about identity, worth, and control.
Jenny shares her approach to “root work,” helping people move beyond surface-level coping and into a place of true self-awareness. They discuss boundaries, emotional regulation, the connection between mind and body, and what it takes to trust yourself, especially in moments of uncertainty and change.
This conversation offers a powerful reminder that growth isn’t about fixing yourself, it’s about learning to hear your own voice and lead from it.

What if grief isn’t something to “get over,” but something to learn how to carry?
In this episode of The Misty Effect, Misty sits down with grief and life coach Emily Griffith, founder of Built Right, for an honest conversation about loss, identity, and what happens when life forces you to change. Together, they explore how grief shows up not only through death, but through divorce, transition, disappointment, and the loss of the life you thought you were going to have.
Emily shares her own story of loss and how it shaped her work, while offering a deeply human perspective on grief in the workplace, the pressure to “move on,” and why naming what we’re carrying matters. This episode is for anyone navigating loss, supporting someone who is, or trying to lead with more compassion and truth.

What if growth isn’t the goal, what if transformation is?
In this episode of The Misty Effect, Misty sits down with strategist Josh White of Scaling.com to unpack the difference between traditional growth and true scaling. Through a candid conversation, they explore what it actually takes to think exponentially, make high-leverage decisions, and step into a future that doesn’t yet exist.
Josh shares how identity, belief systems, and past patterns can hold leaders back, and why real change requires more than just working harder. This episode dives into concepts like “frame, floor, and focus,” the power of future-based thinking, and what it means to become a different version of yourself in order to achieve radically different results.
At its core, this conversation is about learning to let go of what’s familiar, trust what’s possible, and move forward, even when you can’t fully see the path.

What does leadership look like when it’s grounded in joy, creativity, and real human connection?
In this episode of The Misty Effect, Misty sits down with her partner, Blake Wirth—creator, storyteller, and host of Vibe 309. Together, they explore the winding path of building a creative career, from the Peace Corps to filmmaking to launching a community-driven television show.
This conversation goes beyond career highlights. It’s about authenticity, resilience, and the courage to put yourself out there, especially when the path isn’t clear. Blake shares what he’s learned about failure, creativity, and staying present, while Misty reflects on how their partnership has shaped her own leadership and growth.
At its core, this episode is about what happens when you stop trying to get everything “right” and start showing up as who you really are.

What happens when five generations are working, leading, and learning side by side?
In this episode of The Misty Effect, Misty sits down with her mother, Dr. Linda Klobucher - educator, executive coach, and creator of GenWise: Leading and Learning Across Generations. Together, they explore what leaders need to understand about generational differences, communication, adaptive leadership, and the evolving systems shaping how we work today.
This conversation is both deeply personal and widely practical, touching on family, leadership, identity, coaching, ghost stories in organizations, and why understanding how people learn may be one of the most important leadership skills of the future.