Powerful On Purpose

Most women don't need more advice. They need more self-trust. Whether it's a marriage, career, move, business, or major life change, many women find themselves stuck in what Betsy Pake calls "decision purgatory"—endlessly weighing options, seeking advice, and second-guessing themselves. In this episode of Powerful on Purpose, Leslie Capps sits down with certified master coach, speaker, author, and...

What happens when you decide your story matters? In this inaugural episode of The Author Journey, Leslie Capps sits down with Wake Up Revolution authors Corry Lang and Shawn Every to explore what inspired them to become authors, what surprised them most during the writing process, and how publishing a book changed the way they see themselves and their work. For Corry, writing her chapter reinforce...

What happens when you grow up between two cultures and never feel like you fully belong in either one? In this episode of Powerful on Purpose, Urmi Hossain shares her journey of growing up in Italy as the daughter of Bangladeshi parents, navigating cultural expectations, identity, belonging, and ultimately finding her own voice as a leader. Urmi is a finance professional, author, speaker, mentor,...

Burnout doesn’t happen overnight—and most women don’t recognize it until they’re already running on empty. In this episode of Powerful on Purpose, Chris Vasiliadis shares how a diagnosis of multiple sclerosis transformed her relationship with health, stress, energy, and well-being—and ultimately led her to help others prevent burnout before it takes a toll on their lives. Chris is a burnout preven...

Building a business is one thing. Building a profitable, sustainable business that supports the life you actually want is something entirely different. In this episode of Powerful on Purpose, Katrina Sawa shares what she’s learned from more than two decades of helping entrepreneurs identify what’s holding their businesses back and create strategies that generate more revenue, freedom, and growth....

So many women spend their lives trying to be “acceptable,” polished, and professional—while hiding the very qualities that make them powerful. In this episode of Powerful on Purpose, Lauri Smith shares how reclaiming your authentic voice, presence, and “untamed” self can completely transform the way you lead, communicate, and impact the world. Lauri is a speaker, author, coach, and host of the Unt...

Publishing a book is easier than ever—but building a successful author career? That’s a different story. In this episode of Powerful on Purpose, bestselling author and publisher Lana McAra shares the truth about today’s publishing industry, why so many authors struggle to market their books, and what writers really need to build sustainable careers beyond the algorithm. Lana McAra is an award-winn...

📖 Wake Up Revolution: Women Rising into Voice, Purpose, and Impact is launching May 19 on Amazon—featuring Sharon Clark’s story alongside other powerful women. A cancer diagnosis changes everything—but what if healing is about more than just treating the body? In this episode of Powerful on Purpose, Sharon Clark shares her journey through multiple cancer diagnoses, including being told her cancer...

📖 Wake Up Revolution: Women Rising into Voice, Purpose, and Impact is launching May 19 on Amazon—featuring Amanda Greening’s story alongside other powerful women. So many women—especially caregivers, nurses, and helping professionals—lose themselves in the pressure to do everything for everyone else. But your profession is what you do, not who you are. In this episode of Powerful on Purpose, Aman...

📖 Wake Up Revolution: Women Rising into Voice, Purpose, and Impact is launching May 19 on Amazon—featuring Sam Angell’s story alongside other powerful women. Most businesses were never designed with real people in mind—especially people navigating disability, neurodiversity, mental health challenges, or low capacity. But inclusive, accessible design has the power to change how people experience t...

📖 Wake Up Revolution: Women Rising into Voice, Purpose, and Impact is launching May 19 on Amazon—featuring Shawn Every’s story alongside other powerful women. AI is changing the way we work—but for many women entrepreneurs, the real question is: how can we use AI to create more capacity, reduce burnout, and reclaim our time and energy? In this episode of Powerful on Purpose, Shawn Every shares ho...

📖 Wake Up Revolution: Women Rising into Voice, Purpose, and Impact is launching May 19 on Amazon—featuring Rhetah Kwan’s story alongside other powerful women. Burnout, stress, and constant busyness have become the norm—but what if the real path to power, clarity, and healing is learning how to slow down, reconnect, and restore your energy? In this episode of Powerful on Purpose, Rhetah Kwan share...

📖 Wake Up Revolution: Women Rising into Voice, Purpose, and Impact is launching May 19 on Amazon—featuring Corry Lang’s story alongside other powerful women. Chronic illness, autoimmune conditions, and “mystery symptoms” are more common than ever—and many women are told there are no answers. But what if your body already knows how to heal? In this episode of Powerful on Purpose, Corry Lang shares...

📖 Wake Up Revolution: Women Rising into Voice, Purpose, and Impact is launching May 19 on Amazon—featuring Verena Kansog’s story alongside other powerful women. Confidence, self-worth, and healing from trauma are at the core of how women step into their power—and for many, that journey starts with learning how to overcome self-doubt and rebuild confidence from within. In this episode of Powerful...

📖 Wake Up Revolution: Women Rising into Voice, Purpose, and Impact is launching May 19 on Amazon—featuring Peggy’s story alongside other powerful women. Financial planning, money mindset, and women’s financial independence are more important than ever—and Margaret (Peggy) Cameron is on a mission to make sure women are prepared. In this episode of Powerful on Purpose, Peggy shares why understandin...

Healing from toxic relationships, betrayal, and heartbreak is not a straight line—and Denise Stiffler knows this firsthand. In this episode of Powerful on Purpose, Denise shares her deeply personal journey through divorce, betrayal, and emotional rock bottom—and how she rebuilt her life with clarity, courage, and purpose. Denise is also a featured author in the upcoming book Wake Up Revolution: Wo...

What if cooking wasn’t a chore—but a path back to yourself? In this episode of Powerful on Purpose, Elisa Irvolino shares how cooking, creativity, and cultural connection can help women reconnect with who they truly are. From building community to honoring heritage, this conversation explores how everyday rituals can become powerful tools for healing and self-expression. Elisa Irvolino is a Latina...

If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed trying to build a business, you’re not alone—and it might not be a motivation problem. In this episode of Powerful on Purpose, Leslie Capps sits down with Kathleen Lawson, a business strategist who helps female solopreneurs step into their CEO role through structure, strategy, and intentional action. Kathleen shares how many women leave corporate careers with incred...

What if the reason you feel stuck isn’t mindset—but your subconscious programming and nervous system? In this episode of Powerful on Purpose, Leslie Capps sits down with Dr. Alena Candova, a subconscious reprogramming and neurocognitive specialist, to explore how neuroscience, trauma, and emotional patterns shape our reality—and how to finally shift them. Dr. Alena shares how early life experience...

Becky Plautz shares a powerful truth: confidence isn’t something you wait for—it’s something you build through action. In this episode of Powerful on Purpose, we explore self-trust, visibility, and what it really takes to show up fully in your life and business. As the creator of the Muse Experience, Becky combines coaching, photography, and storytelling to help women step into who they’re becomin...

Naomi Rothstein shares how she went from burned-out personal trainer to successful online business mentor helping fitness professionals scale with content, messaging, and smart offers. In this episode of Powerful on Purpose, we dive into building an online fitness business, overcoming burnout, and adapting to today’s “trust recession” in online marketing. If you’re a coach, trainer, or entrepreneu...

If you’ve ever struggled with people-pleasing, self-doubt, or feeling like you’ve lost yourself, this episode is for you. Emotional transformation coach and founder of Ladies Who Leap Coaching, Lisa Andria shares how unconscious beliefs—formed in childhood and reinforced over time—can quietly run your life and keep you stuck. In this powerful conversation, Lisa explains how she helps women release...

If you’ve ever felt like you’re “shouting into the void” trying to get clients, this episode is for you. In this conversation, Leslie Capps sits down with Destiny Dingle, founder of The Match Lab, to talk about aligned networking, client attraction, and building a business rooted in purpose and connection. Destiny shares how she went from struggling to find clients as a new online business manager...

How do we raise children who understand boundaries, body safety, and emotional intelligence? In this episode of Powerful on Purpose, host Leslie Capps sits down with Juls Bindi—survivor, entrepreneur, author, and founder of EQ Kid Books—to talk about why teaching consent, emotional awareness, and trusting your voice needs to start early. Juls is the author of the children’s book My Body My Rules,...

What happens when a woman reclaims her sexuality, reconnects with her body, and steps into feminine leadership? In this episode of Powerful on Purpose, Leslie Capps sits down with Lorna Gale —speaker, story unwaver, somatic sexologist, and guide to sexual freedom and spiritual wholeness—for a deeply honest conversation about sexual awakening, body connection, erotic energy, creativity, and the pat...