Powerful On Purpose

How do you find your voice and develop the confidence to express who you really are? Intuitive voice coach, singer-songwriter and workshop facilitator Aideen Ni Riada believes our voices can become a powerful path to greater self-trust, confidence, authenticity and self-expression. In this episode of Powerful on Purpose, Aideen joins Leslie Capps to explore the connection between voice, singing, c...

Trauma healing, nervous system regulation, neuroplasticity, and faith come together in this conversation with Wilma Kinsman, an RN and Christ-centered trauma coach who grew up Amish and ultimately had to learn how to understand—and work with—the effects trauma had on her brain and body. Wilma shares the pivotal childhood moment that made her decide she would eventually leave the Amish community, t...

What makes a family recipe unforgettable? Often, it’s not just the food—it’s the person who made it, the memories around the table, and the connection we felt while sharing it. In this episode of Powerful on Purpose, Leslie Capps talks with chef and author Josh C. Epstein about his book, The Company We Keep, a collection of meaningful recipes and personal stories that celebrates food, family, frie...

Returning to work after a career break can bring questions about confidence, identity, skills, and whether your experience still counts. Dr. Ann Marie Peters, executive coach, leadership strategist, and author of We’ll Be Right Back, wants women to understand something important: a career pause doesn't erase the experience, talent, or value you already have. In this episode of Powerful on Purpose,...

What makes a TEDx talk or keynote speech powerful enough that people actually remember it? Speaker coach and longtime keynote speaker Mimi Donaldson knows that great public speaking isn't about cramming more information into a presentation—it's about knowing your message, understanding your audience, and communicating in a way that holds their attention. Mimi Donaldson has spent decades speaking o...

How do you market your nonfiction book after launch without turning social media into another full-time job? Social media strategist Karlyn Ankrom joins Leslie Capps to talk about book marketing, social media for authors, personal branding, storytelling, and how to keep your book working for you long after launch day. Karlyn is the founder and lead strategist of Oh Snap! Social and creator of the...

Why do so many women feel exhausted, anxious, overwhelmed or disconnected—even when they seem to be doing everything “right”? Nurse, health coach and NLP practitioner Erika Muralidhar says the answer may require looking beyond surface-level health and paying attention to stress, the nervous system, beliefs, and what your body has been trying to tell you. In this episode of Powerful on Purpose, Eri...

How do you finish writing a nonfiction book? You need more than motivation or the advice to “just start writing.” You need a writing plan that works with the way YOU think, create, and work—and a clear deadline for getting your manuscript finished. In this Author Journey episode of Powerful on Purpose, Leslie Capps shares Decision #4 of the Four Decisions Framework: How will you finish your book?...

Women entrepreneurs are building businesses in an increasingly complicated online world—juggling social media platforms, subscriptions, technology, algorithms, content, and the constant pressure to keep up. Entrepreneur and tech founder Robin Sims-Allen believes there has to be a better way. In this episode of Powerful on Purpose, Leslie Capps talks with Robin Sims-Allen, founder and CEO of Phoeni...

Writing a nonfiction book when you have too much content can leave you drowning in words. Book structure gives you a clear plan for deciding what belongs, what doesn’t, and how to guide your reader from beginning to end. In this Author Journey episode, Leslie Capps shares Decision #3 of the Four Decisions Framework: Structure. Most aspiring nonfiction authors don't have a shortage of ideas. They h...

Money mindset, scarcity beliefs, self-worth, and entrepreneurship are deeply connected—and making more money doesn’t automatically create a healthy relationship with money. In this episode of Powerful on Purpose, Leslie Capps talks with financial empowerment coach Scarlett Stanhope, aka The Biz Hippie, about changing the way we think, feel, and act around money so it can support the work and life...

Writing a nonfiction book gets much easier when you know exactly what you're promising your reader. In this Author Journey episode, Leslie Capps shares Decision #2 of the Four Decisions Framework: defining the clear outcome your reader should receive from your book. Most authors know their book topic, but a topic isn't the same thing as a promise. Your promise answers a much more important questio...

Mindset, identity, and self-talk shape far more than we realize. In this episode of Powerful on Purpose, Leslie Capps sits down with Dr. Carolyn Hatton—former dental surgeon, success coach, speaker, and soon-to-be author—to explore how the stories we tell ourselves influence our health, confidence, and the life we create. Carolyn introduces her powerful concept that your body is always listening—t...

Most nonfiction authors don't have a writing problem—they have a decision problem. In this Author Journey episode, Leslie introduces Decision #1 of her Four Decisions Framework: Know Your Reader. Before you write a word, you need to know who you're helping and why that reader picked up your book in the first place. Trying to write for everyone may sound generous, but it makes writing harder. Witho...

Perfectionism doesn't make us better—it keeps us stuck. If you've ever felt like you're either overachieving or completely frozen, this conversation will change how you think about progress, habits, and success. In this episode of Powerful on Purpose, Leslie Capps sits down with Monica Packer, founder of About Progress, identity and habits coach, podcast host, and author of Sticky Habits. Together...

"Just start writing." It's probably the most common advice aspiring authors hear—and it may be the very thing keeping you stuck. In this episode of Powerful on Purpose: The Author Journey, Leslie Capps shares why writing isn't the problem. Instead, most authors get overwhelmed because they haven't made the key decisions that shape a successful book. If you've been thinking about writing a book, ha...

What if writing a book didn't just preserve a story—but transformed a relationship? In this episode of Powerful on Purpose: The Author Journey, Leslie Capps sits down with Yvonne Caputo, author of Flying with Dad and Dying with Dad, to explore memoir writing, family stories, World War II history, self-publishing, author mindset, and the unexpected gifts that come from telling someone else's story....

How do you know when it's time to write your book? And what if your story isn't just for you—but for someone who desperately needs it? In this episode of Powerful on Purpose: The Author Journey, Leslie Capps sits down with Teresa K. Page, leadership empowerment advocate, and author, to talk about writing a book, overcoming self-doubt, finding your voice, self-discovery, nonfiction writing, and the...

What if the problem isn't your job...but your experience of work? In this episode of Powerful on Purpose, Leslie Capps sits down with Lindsay Barnett, award-winning author, speaker, workplace experience strategist, and team coach, to explore workplace culture, employee wellbeing, burnout prevention, work-life balance, leadership, AI in the workplace, and creating healthier work experiences. Whethe...

Why do so many high-achieving women struggle with visibility, burnout, self-worth, and the constant need to prove themselves? In this episode of Powerful on Purpose, Leslie Capps sits down with Dr. Liz Dubois Erskine, executive coach, conflict analyst, and marketing strategist, to explore the connection between mindset, trauma, leadership, women's mental health, burnout, visibility, and business g...

What if the biggest obstacle to growing your business isn't your sales strategy—it's your confidence? In this episode of Powerful on Purpose, Leslie Capps sits down with Jean Wright, sales confidence expert, speaker, and author, to explore how women entrepreneurs can overcome the fear of selling, build authentic sales confidence, and create genuine customer relationships that grow their businesses...

What if your home is trying to tell you something? In this episode of Powerful on Purpose, Leslie Capps sits down with Trish John, founder of Magical Spaces, professional organizer, interior decorator, and Feng Shui practitioner, to explore how the energy in your home can influence your confidence, productivity, relationships, health, and even abundance. Trish believes your home is like a vision b...

What if the struggles you're facing didn't start with you? In this episode of Powerful on Purpose, Leslie Capps sits down with Marissa Polselli, intuitive writer, speaker, and voice reclamation specialist, to explore how generational patterns shape the way women show up, speak up, and sometimes stay silent. After spending 18 years as an educator in a male-dominated system, Marissa experienced a mo...

What if success isn't about working harder? What if it's about creating more joy? In this episode of Powerful on Purpose, Leslie Capps sits down with Sanet Van Breda, founder of Self Love Ignites Me and creator of the global Diamond Beauties community, to talk about self-love, authenticity, personal transformation, and the power of creating meaningful connections. After a life-changing moment on a...

What if the story you're afraid to share is the very one someone else needs to hear? In this episode of The Author Journey, Leslie Capps sits down with Wake Up Revolution co-author Denise Stiffler to talk about healing, authorship, vulnerability, and what happens when you decide to share the parts of your story you've kept hidden for far too long. Denise is a life coach who works with women healin...