Empowered Conversations

‎What happens when a nurse, hospice specialist, and teacher decides to become a writer? You get stories shaped by a lifetime of listening, observing, and caring for others. ‎Nancy Jasin Ensley writes across multiple genres – memoir, literature, science fiction, mystery, thriller, action and adventure, and children's literature. Each story is rooted in family, faith, service, and lived experien...

The world told Win Charles what she couldn't do. She spent her whole life proving them wrong. ‎Born with Cerebral Palsy, Win became an author, a competitor in the Kona IronMan Triathlon, and a motivational speaker touring the country to raise awareness about living a full life no matter what holds you back. Her memoir is called I, Win. And that title says everything. ‎In this episode of Empowe...

Here's a myth we've all believed: Leaders are born. You either have "it" or you don't. Charisma. Confidence. The natural ability to command a room. ‎Jim Carlough has spent over 30 years leading teams and developing leaders. And he's here to tell you something different: Leaders aren't born. They're developed. ‎‎Jim is the author of The Six Pillars of Effective Lea...

I brought my sister on the podcast. No script. No filter. We grew up in the same house but had totally different childhoods. So I finally asked her: What drove you crazy? What did I miss? When did we stop just being siblings and start really seeing each other? We talked about the fights, the traditions, the falling out that changed everything. Some of its funny. Some of it's not. All of it's real....

In this episode, Jonathan joins me. He’s not married, not a dad, just someone raised by both parents who paid close attention. No stats, no debates. Just one honest conversation from his side of the kitchen table. We get into what he thought was normal until he got older. What his dad got right, and what was missing. Where the split was 90/10, and who actually showed up. And the harder question, w...

Welcome to Empowered Conversations, a podcast where we dive into real, unfiltered conversations about life, health, and everything in between with a focus on women (and men), but open to anyone who wants to listen and learn. We're talking honest chats, inspiring stories, and sometimes, a little bit of messiness. Join us as we explore what it means to be empowered, and how we can support each other...