Defining Moment with Lisa Janloo: Faith & Grit

In this episode of the Undefeated Defining Moments Podcast, host Wong Lam sits down with Lisa Janloo—single mom of three, small business owner, and 2026 candidate for Oklahoma Labor Commissioner. Lisa shares how her Persian father’s journey from Iran to Oklahoma shaped her foundation of faith, hard work, and personal responsibility, and why she sees serving as Labor Commissioner as her way to give back to the state and country she loves. Lisa pulls back the curtain on: Balancing motherhood, business ownership, and a statewide campaign as a single parent What the Oklahoma Labor Commissioner actually does—and why most voters don’t know How she wants to modernize the Labor Department, cut red tape, and turn it into a pro-business, pro-worker resource Her passion for workforce development, especially for youth, the homeless, formerly incarcerated Oklahomans, and veterans Raising kids with a strong foundation of faith, gratitude for America, and respect for others You’ll also hear candid stories about: Paying off her home by age 33 Running her own print and copy shop and managing rental properties Her daughter calling out double standards in the classroom Why she proudly wears the label “single mom” and wants to change how people see it This is a high-energy, heartfelt conversation about faith, family, freedom, and the future of Oklahoma’s workforce. If you care about small business, education, or public service—or you just need inspiration to tackle your own “impossible” goals—you’ll get a lot from Lisa’s story. Follow the show, leave a review, and share this episode with someone who needs encouragement to step into their own defining moment.