Be Your Empowered Self

Be Your Empowered Self enjoyed having Reidin on this show. Her knowledge is extensive in her field as a Style Coach. Please listen to the full episode to find out more about your transformation to the next level. Reiden Rees is a Style Coach who has built a successful business and a space where style and self-development intersect. She has over 25 years in the corporate business and has now over 4...

“Sometimes the most powerful reinventions don’t happen in boardrooms or breakthroughs — they begin quietly, in front of a mirror.” ✨ Quote cue: “Style is a way to say who you are without having to speak.” — Rachel Zoe Hi everyone, welcome back. I’m your host, Deb, and today I have someone so special joining me — the beautiful and very talented Réidín Rees. I have to tell you she is knowledgeable...

✨ Quote “Style is a way to say who you are without having to speak.” — Rachel Zoe Welcome back to Be Your Empowered Self, the space where we talk about courage, confidence, and those beautiful second-chapter moments that remind us it’s never too late to become who we were always meant to be. I’m your host, Debra Fodor, and today we’re talking about something that’s more than fabric or fashion — i...

Opening Vibe Here in late October, the air has that crisp honesty. Leaves are letting go at their own pace. I’m reminded that we, too, can let go without rushing the next thing. This season feels like a permission slip to come home to ourselves—gently, intentionally—without noise, without apology. 💬 Welcome Back Greeting Welcome back, beautiful friends. This is Be Your Empowered Self (B.E.YES)—Sa...

When the world gets noisy, come back here to this moment, come back to bloom. You don't have to prove your growth to anyone. You don't need to hustle your way into worthiness. Just like a garden doesn't shout to be seen, you becoming speaks for itself in time. Let it unfold. Let it be witnessed by the right hearts at the right time. Trust that even if no one claps, the blooming still matters.💎lov...

Reinvention Spotlight with Margot Daley In this week’s, Deb sits down with photographer and creative visionary Margot Daley — a woman who has redefined what it means to reinvent yourself with courage, purpose, and heart. Together, they talk about the quiet turning points that change everything — the moment Margot chose to follow her creative calling, how she helps women step confidently into their...

The ability and importance to grow deep roots for Resilience in time of crisis. It take courage and time to build resilience for a strong foundation in your life.

The importance of foundation setting for a successful life.

What makes this advice so timeless is its simplicity and compounding effect. One action a day might sound small, but over months and years, it builds unstoppable momentum.

Hello Everyone, “I stand with women in their 50s, 60s, and beyond — women ready to find their voice, reclaim their worth, and step into their next chapter with courage and clarity.” Quote: "The land was ours before we were the land” Robert Frost I’ve always loved that line. It reminds me that the seasons don’t belong to us — we belong to them. Autumn, especially, has a way of claiming us. It nudge...

Women in Conversation: Motherhood, Courage—Becoming Who You Were Meant to Be . “Episode 100” 🎙 Closing Reflection – Celebrating Women, Motherhood & Becoming “This conversation wasn’t an interview… it was a discussion. A gathering of women — mothers, mentors, friends — sitting together, sharing the real stories of life. We’re not experts, but we share a common lifestyle, a shared rhythm. We talked...

New podcast episode this Power Wednesday. "100th Podcast Episode Celebration": what I've learned. Reaching 100 podcast episodes is a wonderful milestone, and I'm beyond thrilled and proud to have made it this far. The perseverance and dedication that have gone into creating "Be Your Empowered Self" have been a labour of love, and I'm so grateful to have such an amaz...

Hello and Welcome to "Be Your Empowered Self."Here's a quote for you:"When we are truly seen, our souls are ignited, our hearts are validated, and our truest selves are set free." - Debra FodorThis quote resonates deeply. The idea that being truly seen can ignite our souls, validate our hearts, and set our truest selves free is incredibly powerful. It speaks to the profound impact of genuine conne...

Hey friend, welcome back to another episode of Be Your Empowered Self. I’m so glad you’re here. “Gratitude is the beginning of abundance. Rest is the beginning of clarity.” —Debra Fodor Today’s episode is for anyone feeling pulled in too many directions… for anyone who’s forgotten what it feels like to simply breathe. We’re exploring The Power of the Pause—and how slowing down can actually move us...

*Rooted & Real: Staying Grounded While the World Keeps Spinning* In today's fast-paced world, it's easy to get caught up in the chaos and lose sight of what's truly important. We're constantly bombarded with information, expectations, and demands on our time and energy. It's no wonder many of us feel like we're spinning out of control, struggling to keep up with the pace of modern life. But what i...

💬 Opening Quote “This is a wonderful day. I’ve never seen this one before.” — Maya Angelou And I want to add this: “Stillness doesn’t mean stopping. It means noticing.” — Deb welcome to Be Your Empowered Self. If you’ve been here before, I’m so glad you’re back. And if this is your first time joining us, take a deep breath. Do you feel that, You belong here. Last week, we talked about unplugging...

Hey beautiful friends—how are you doing? Take a breath, let your shoulders drop. We’ve officially stepped into the heart of summer. 🌞 do you feel the heat….. It’s the season of open windows, bare feet, watermelon slices, BBQs and laughter echoing off cottage walls and the many concerts happening in and around Ontario. But I also know this—many of us are holding something heavier in our hearts. Th...

Hey friends…… (HAPPY JULY!) I know what you’re all thinking—summer is finally here! We have officially stepped into July. Can you believe it? Opening Quote “Your peace doesn’t live inside your phone. It lives in your pause.” — Debra Fodor true peace and calm aren’t found in the constant scroll—they live in the stillness of our own breath, our own body, and the moments we choose to come back to our...

> “Peace is not the absence of noise. It’s the choice to return to yourself—even when everything else is spinning.” > — Debra Fodor This quote highlights the idea that peace is not necessarily about external circumstances, but rather an internal state of being. It's about choosing to cultivate inner calm, clarity, and connection to oneself, even in the midst of chaos or turmoil. The phrase "...

💬 QUOTE OF THE WEEK “A flower does not think of competing with the flower next to it. It just blooms.” — Zen Shin 🌿 Reflection on the Quote: This quote is our reminder today — to stop comparing and start becoming. Blooming isn’t a race. It’s a rhythm. Your rhythm. Deb 💛 blooming with truth, warmth, and empowerment: “A Flower Doesn’t Compete. It Just Blooms.” – A Truth We Need to Come Home To Ha...

“ Joy is not made to be a crumb” Mary Oliver It is suggested the joy should be experienced fully and abundantly, not just in small potions, not in ways that you compartment them, holidays, weekends and maybe hanging with a few good friends. We are encouraged to embrace joy in its fulness and it’s entity entirety, savoring, and celebrating it without limitations. So here’s Debb's take on it.…. Joy,...

Opening Quote: Your voice doesn’t need to echo off stadium walls to matter. Sometimes it just needs to reach the one who needed it today.” Debra Fodor 💬 Deb’s 2 Cents: (I had to learn this) Impact isn’t always loud. Sometimes it’s quiet, raw, and real—spoken from the heart, landing in the soul of someone barely holding on. Don’t measure your worth by how many hear you. Measure it by the truth you...

Hey it’s Deb, welcome to, “Be Your Empowered Self “ Here’s the theme , “ I’m not OK-but I feel guilty about it” Does this feel familiar? Does it resonate with you well in this episode we will be talking about why is this a lie and how can we build self empowerment to overcome these feelings? Quote:- Carl Jung/Swiss psychiatrist “ I am not what happened to me, I am what I choose to become” This is...

Quote of the Day “The greatest weapon against stress is our ability to choose one thought over another.” — William James Isn’t that the truth? You’ve got the bat—so swing it. Trade a negative thought for a positive one. That’s your superpower. That’s how you show up when life tries to knock you down. Welcome back to Be Your Empowered Self. I’m Deb—and today we’re going full stream ahead into somet...

Episode- “ how can we truly support each other’s mental health?” Quote:- “Safety isn’t absent of treat. It is the presence of connection.” —-Dr Gabor Mate What a powerful quote! Dr. Gabor Maté's words highlight the importance of connection in feeling safe. This perspective suggests that safety isn't just about eliminating threats, but about cultivating a sense of belonging, support, and community....