# How an 11-Year-Old Influenced a President: Lessons in Courage and Action | Beth Leeds

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Podcast: [The Guiding Voice](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-guiding-voice-1240753)
Published: 2026-05-27T23:30:00+00:00
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## Resource

Can one small idea really change the world? 🌍 In this episode of The Guiding Voice, we are joined by the incredible Beth Leads, an experienced activist who has been transforming inspired ideas into real-world impact since 1948. From getting a stop sign installed at age 7 to influencing President Eisenhower at age 11, Beth’s 84 years of bold action prove that age is never a barrier to making a difference. What you’ll learn in this episode: ✅ The "24-Hour Rule" for acting on your ideas. ✅ How to find the courage to speak up, regardless of your age or background. ✅ Beth’s framework for turning a "spark" into a movement. ✅ Why active listening and truth-telling are a leader’s greatest tools. ✅ The power of "Inspired Action" and why the world needs your unique voice right now. Join the TGV Family: If you enjoyed this conversation, please share it with 3 friends! 🚀 Don't forget to Follow, Rate, and Review us on Spotify and Apple Podcasts. #TheGuidingVoice #InspiredAction #SocialImpact #Leadership #PersonalGrowth #BethLeads #MakeADifference #Podcast Chapters & Timestamps: 00:00 - Where to Begin When You Want to Make a Difference 01:23 - Welcome to The Guiding Voice Podcast 02:14 - Introducing Beth Leads: 8 Decades of Impact 03:36 - Rapid Fire Round 1: Curiosity, Future, & Leadership 05:16 - Beth’s Success Mantra: Inspire, Phone Calls, & Perseverance 05:55 - The Age 7 Stop Sign Story: A Lesson in Courage 06:47 - Influencing a President at Age 11 07:15 - Turning Small Ideas into Global Impact 07:50 - Why People Struggle to Take the First Step 08:31 - Life Lessons from 84 Years of Bold Action 10:08 - How to Start Making a Difference Today 11:10 - Turning a Spark into a Movement 12:15 - Rapid Fire Round 2: Aloha, Peace, & Rainbow Horses 16:05 - What Keeps Beth Ins…

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