# Mayor Karen Goh: Faith, Service, and the Sound of Something Better I S3E12

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Podcast: [LIZ’S COFFEE CONNECTION](https://stenobird.com/podcast/liz-s-coffee-connection-6602786)
Published: 2026-04-07T12:00:00+00:00
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Duration seconds: 1804

## Resource

Liz sits down with Mayor Karen Goh of Bakersfield, California, for a conversation about service, resilience, faith, and leadership. From being born in India and moving through London before arriving in Bakersfield as a child, to building a career in music education, publishing, nonprofit leadership, and public service, Karen reflects on the extraordinary people and experiences that shaped her life. She shares what it means to serve as mayor, how 9/11 changed her understanding of purpose, and why preparation, hope, and caring for others remain at the center of her work. This episode is a story of gratitude, transformation, and leading with heart.

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