S8:E2 Isn't it Lovely to Lead a City You Love? with Sioux Falls Mayor Paul TenHaken

This episode is brought to you by Ignite Fitness Studio! Ignite is passionate about creating a space where everyone feels safe to bring their authentic selves, celebrating the beauty of diversity and believing that positive change must start from within! Check out Ignite at ignitefitness.studio or the MindBody App! It’s a celebration of leadership and local government as the Honorable Paul TenHaken takes a break from City Hall to join Tracy and Rachel for a behind-the-scenes honest take on what it is like to serve as the mayor of Sioux Falls, South Dakota! Paul speaks candidly about the rewards and challenges of this wholly unique role, as well as the values that drive his passions, including faith, fitness, mental health and wellness, and protecting the youth of Sioux Falls through collaborative programming. Tracy and Paul discuss the importance of spouses yielding to one another in marriage, while Paul and Rachel explore the balance between protecting family life while remaining accessible to constituents. Paul reveals the routines that center his identity and keep him grounded and celebrates the power of local government. Rachel ponders receiving daily coaching and encouragement calls from Paul’s amazing wife Jill; Tracy declares it’s time to make school board meetings cool again. Episode Mentions: Mayor Paul TenHaken’s Website: https://www.siouxfalls.org/council/members/p-tenhaken Mayor Paul TenHaken’s Instagram: @paultenhaken Mayor Paul TenHaken’s Facebook: Paul TenHaken Midco Aquatic Center https://www.midcoaquaticcenter.org/ YouVersion Bible App https://www.youversion.com/the-bible-app/ Pigeon 605: At home, Paul and Jill TenHaken reflect on year that called for leadership https://pigeon605.com/at-home-paul-and-jill-tenhaken-reflect-on-year-that-called-for-leadership/ Chick-fil-A Empire Place, Sioux Falls, South Dakota https://www.chick-fil-a.com/locations/sd/empire-place-sd Mayor’s Fitness Challenge https://www.siouxfalls.org/100miles Sioux 52 Mentoring Initiative http://sioux52.org/ Isn’t it Lovely? Podcast Season 4 Episode 3: “Isn’t it Lovely to Live a Life of Service? Special Guest: Sioux Falls Police Chief Jon Thum” https://www.isitnotlovely.com/episodes/jonthum What Are You Loving: Paul: Netflix’s Physical: 100 Holy Moments: A Handbook for the Rest of Your Life by Matthew Kelly; https://amzn.to/3YZ7swS Indoor Bike Trainer Tracy: Break Point docuseries on Netflix Rachel: International Women’s Day 2023; Women’s History Month; Bread Givers: A Novel by Anzia Yeziereska https://amzn.to/3loMGsH Disclosure: We only recommend products we use and all opinions expressed here are our own. This post may contain affiliate links that at no additional cost to you, we may earn a small commission.