The Quest for Joy: A Conversation with Kiah Twisselman Burchett
Release Date: 05/06/2025
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Connect with Kylie on Instagram @boldlygroundedpodcast or @kylieepperson_ Or learn more at www.kylieepperson.com
Kylie Epperson, the host of Boldly Grounded, is joined by her friend Kiah Twisselman Burchet, who discusses her personal journey from rural California to Kentucky, her struggles with traditional roles, and her transformation into a keynote speaker and life coach. Kiah shares her experiences growing up in an agricultural setting, her move across states and continents, and her shift towards personal growth and development. This episode dives into themes of self-discovery, entrepreneurship, and redefining success. Kiah emphasizes the importance of finding joy in the journey, making intentional choices, and maintaining agency over one’s life. She also highlights her retreat offerings aimed at helping women break from their daily routines to reconnect with themselves and find renewed energy and purpose.
00:00 Welcome to Boldly Grounded
00:47 Meet My Friend Kiah
03:08 Life in California and Kentucky
05:54 Kiah's Career and Personal Growth
14:47 Entrepreneurship and Self-Development
20:42 Empowering Farm Women
22:04 Understanding Life's Unchangeable Circumstances
22:14 Choosing Your Path and Taking Responsibility
22:39 Reevaluating Obligations and Choices
23:19 Co-Creating Your Situation
24:11 Shifting from Victim Mentality to Empowerment
25:20 The Power of Choice and Perspective
29:06 Finding Joy in the Journey
31:16 The Arrival Fallacy and True Fulfillment
37:40 Setting Goals and Finding Immediate Joy
40:31 Retreats and Personal Growth Opportunities