ABOUT THIS EPISODE
In this episode of Empowered with Gina, Gina Zapanta sits down with Supervisor Lindsey Horvath for a powerful conversation about leadership, resilience, public service, and what it means to serve people during some of the most difficult moments facing Los Angeles.Supervisor Lindsey Horvath shares her journey from a small-town upbringing in Ohio to becoming a member of the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors, where she made history as the first millennial and youngest-ever Chair of the Board. She opens up about the path she thought she would take, the pivots that changed her life, and how setbacks can sometimes lead to the work a person is truly meant to do.Gina and Supervisor Lindsey Horvath also discuss some of the biggest issues impacting Los Angeles today, including homelessness, housing affordability, fire recovery, community trust, government reform, and how leaders can continue showing up for vulnerable communities in times of uncertainty. The conversation also gets personal, touching on faith, self-reflection, burnout, self-care, and the pressure women feel to “have it all.”This episode is for anyone navigating change, carrying responsibility, facing fear, or trying to lead with more purpose and compassion.Topics discussed:Supervisor Lindsey Horvath’s personal and professional journeyPublic service and modern leadershipThe homelessness crisis in Los AngelesFire recovery and rebuilding communityFear, growth, and life pivotsSelf-care, faith, and staying grounded
