Nona Bayat on Leading Through Strength and Empowering Women's Health
Nona Bayat on Leading Through Strength and Empowering Women's Health  
Podcast: Expressions of Leadership
Published On: Tue Aug 11 2026
Description: Host Michele Kawamoto Perry welcomes Nona Bayat, fitness entrepreneur, content creator, and host of the Her Health Podcast. What began as sharing workout videos during college has evolved into a global platform dedicated to helping women build strength, confidence, and lifelong health through evidence-based information. In this conversation, Nona shares her journey from aspiring physician to trusted voice in women's health, why strength training is one of the most important investments women can make, and how she earned the trust of a worldwide audience by putting science before trends. Together, Michele and Nona explore the leadership behind influence, the responsibility of communicating credible health information, the myths surrounding women's fitness, and the gaps that still exist in women's health research. They also discuss leading a growing team with integrity, navigating boundaries and burnout, and Nona's vision for empowering women with the knowledge, confidence, and habits that create lasting health for every stage of life. Follow Nona on Instagram and TikTok @nonabayat, and on YouTube @thenonabayat. You can also watch her streaming podcast on YouTube @herhealth_podcast or find it on your favorite podcast app.  Don't miss an episode! Be sure to click on the follow and subscribe buttons. Follow Expressions of Leadership on YouTube and Instagram @ExpressionsOfLeadership. You can also catch the show on Radio Evolve at www.radio-evolve.rocks every Saturday and Sunday at noon PT. Discover more about host Michele Kawamoto Perry and The Forward Project’s expertise in culture transformation and leadership development at www.theforwardproject.co.