Who We Remember Whitney Kenter on her Mother: Breaking Generational Patterns, Finding Alignment, and the Courage to Glow
We ask each of our guests a simple yet profound question: "Whose life story from your own family would you most want to have documented on film?"
Today's guest: Whitney Kenter, CEO and Founder of Glowe
Whitney's pick: Her mother, Diane
Sound Bites
- "I don’t really know my mom as deeply as I’d like. I’ve realized that to understand her story, I need to set aside judgment and approach her with compassion and curiosity."
- "I want my kids to know that choosing self-awareness and inner exploration is one of the most courageous acts they can take. It’s the foundation for living a meaningful, aligned life."
- "No choices are mistakes. They all help our souls and those around us grow. Whether I liked them at the time or not, they’ve all had a positive impact on me."
Summary
In the kickoff to Who We Remember's second season, host Jamie Yuenger sits down with Whitney Kenter, founder of Glow, to explore the complex and transformative relationships that shape personal and professional legacies. Whitney shares deeply personal reflections on her relationship with her mother, a journey marked by disconnection, misunderstanding, and eventual compassion.
This heartfelt conversation dives into pivotal life moments, such as Whitney’s decision to leave an abusive marriage, and her subsequent commitment to self-awareness and alignment—a path that inspired her work with leaders seeking transformational growth. Whitney reflects on how her mother's grit and choices influenced her own, and discusses the enduring lessons she’s passed to her children and the leaders she supports.
In this intimate and thought-provoking episode, Jamie and Whitney highlight the power of curiosity, self-exploration, and embracing life's complexities as tools for growth. Together, they challenge listeners to reflect on their own legacies and the courage it takes to build a life of alignment and purpose.
About Whitney
Whitney is the founder of Glowe, a consulting firm that she created to help leaders embrace who they are and achieve transformational growth. At Glowe, Whitney and her team work with leaders on strategic planning, culture and values alignment, personal executive coaching, and team development. From her childhood as a self-declared circus ringleader living on a Kansas farm where bales of hay became elephants in her mind, to her current role as a leader helping others shine, Whitney's story is a testament of finding purpose in unexpected places.
Takeaways
- Compassion Builds Connection: Understanding others’ stories can transform even the most complex relationships.
- Self-Exploration Fuels Growth: Knowing yourself is key to personal and professional alignment.
- Choices Shape Legacy: Every decision, big or small, contributes to the life and legacy you create.
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Credits
Produced by Jamie Yuenger and Piet Hurkmans. Our show’s musical intro and outro is taken from the track “Thursday” by the independent artist Nick Takénobu Ogawa. You can listen and support his music on bandcamp here