BECOME Empowered

His “Why Not” attitude led him to start his own business, which was totally different from the secret service career path he wanted. Roman shares his journey as a first-generation Ukrainian and how the war in Ukraine affects his family. He shares how overcoming his personal and business challenges turned into opportunities. https://www.youtube.com/user/romanprokopchuk https://www.linkedin.com/in/r...

Shortly after birth, Kathryn was diagnosed with Cerebral Palsy (CP). This didn’t slow her down.   She has 3 degrees, 2 bronze medals, a best-selling book, "The Joy of Obstacles, and a coaching business. She is sharing her experience and tips on dealing with a disability and the bullying that comes along with it. She feels that she has been given a gift, and she has turned it into a way of living....

This is the first interview that I had that was heartbreaking and heartwarming at the same time. I was between tears and smiles. I don’t want to give anything away, but I can say this story is beyond motivation. It is Inspiration on steroids. It shows us that no matter what happens in our lives, we can always turn things around to become our greater selves and serve on a level we didn’t believe we...

When you sit in silence, you open yourself up to divine guidance. Denise is multi-passionate and refuses to be put into a box. "If you have many talents, you can serve in various ways.". She shows up using her many gifts to make an impact. Denise shares her story, explaining how you can use your story as your strength. She  helps women build a life they love by seeing themselves the way God sees t...

Kay grew up as a kid with endless energy, cartwheeling her way through life. She also grew up being bullied and felt the pressure many of us feel to fit the mold society deems us to be in. After over 20 years of self-suppression, Kay noticed many others struggle with similar destructive thought patterns after opening up about her struggles. Now she works to embrace radical self-acceptance and self...

May your new year sparkle with abundance, joy, and success.  This year I invite you to be bold, take a stand, and see the amazing person that you are.  Become aware of the opportunities that are in front of you. Make the changes that you want to see. Become the person you are meant to be so you can live the life you are destined to live. I can help you in the process. When you attend my free webin...

June 8, 2022, was the inception of the podcast BECOME. In today's episode, I put together a view of highlights and excerpts from the first few interviews we conducted. Dr. Ron Stotts, J acquelynn Peterson, Laura Mak Quist, Dana Agnellini, Jessica Peterson, Jenny Townsend, and Paul Henczel share Interesting stories and golden nuggets of wisdom.  If you are ready to make changes for the new year or...

Join us as Rebecca shares her 30-year journey to find out what was wrong with her health and finally find the solution that led her to heal herself. During that time, she was called to write a musical that addresses bullying in middle and high schools. Rebecca Burd believes bullying is an epidemic we can end. As the CEO of Create Change Productions & Co-Founder of Speak Life End Bullying, she...

From Poker Player to Yoga Instructor and Power Mind Trainer. Brian Jacobsen experienced almost everything a human being can endure. Shattering his leg in a motorcycle accident, overcoming physical challenges, getting rich with poker, losing it all, sleeping on park benches, walking through Iceland at minus 20 ºC to see his daughter, and building and rebuilding his coaching business.  Brian is shar...

What defines a life? This was a question Chris asked himself after discovering that chasing money was not the answer. At age 29, he made a life-changing decision that made him become a better man. Today, Chris is a sought-after speaker, author, and founder of the prestigious Multimedia Podfest Expo. He is now helping thousands of people to share their message with the world. Chris Krimitsos is a f...

Imagine That You Could Flick a Switch in Your Mind and Remove Any Self-Limiting Beliefs, Self-Doubt, Lack of Confidence, and Feeling of not being Good Enough. Dr. Chris Walton is the bestselling author of the Gamma Mindset and Peak Performance in 60 Seconds . I asked him if and how he applied the technique to get through a dark time in his life. His story blew my mind. He is sharing with us how he...

In Germany, we don't have the Thanksgiving Holiday. I learned to appreciate this tradition here in the US that I have called my new home for over 28 years. I married into a big family that grew even bigger over the past years. We all get together on Thanksgiving to enjoy each other's company and the food we bring to the table. My contribution is a traditional German side dish that my mother used t...

"If that one thing could get into my mind, I could do something to get it back out." My guest Iwona Leatham shares her story of overcoming a 7-year streak of depression and anxiety attacks resulting from a traumatic experience that almost took her life. After graduation from school in Poland, she visited Ireland, fell in love, and never went back home. Her life was picture-perfect when a freak inc...

II didn’t realize back then what I did. I was only 12 years old. Many years later, I realized that this was the first time I consciously stepped up as a leader to guide a group of lost kids out of the woods. I followed my intuition. We all have an inner hero and leader inside of us. The world is ready to see and experience YOUR leadership ability. Whether we lead a nation or one person, we have an...

Jenny began to discover herself after her business and marriage were on the brink of failure. Listen to her powerful story of how the adversities she faced transformed her into the successful woman she is today. Join her on the STROKE IT Podcast for weekly episodes featuring the "Stroke It Guide" self-improvement method she uses to enrich the relationships with those in your life, family, business...

My guest today is Singer/Songwriter Alison Joy Williams. She is the wife of a retired Naval Officer. She decided after her children had grown that she would go after a musical career as a songwriter and vocal artist even though the music industry had labeled her "too old" to be successful. Allison is sharing her story of breaking through the challenges and how she became the successful artist she...

A tragic accident led Jennifer to re-evaluate her life. She needed to support her husband during his long recovery process, so she started a side hustle.   But when she lost her full-time job, she had to act quickly to replace her income. She gave herself a 30-day window to do it. Listen to Jennifer’s story of how she transformed from scared to bold, created the income and time freedom she needed,...

Paul was crushed alive by twelve thousand pounds of wood. Listen to his story of overcoming pain and suffering and becoming a changed man. Paul shares his journey and tips on how he went from an injured mill worker to an international speaker. Learn the steps he took from invisible to impactful using Paul's map for ascending to your highest apex in your life and business.  Paul Henczel, BBA is an...

After Jessica’s almost lost her husband she started to set new priorities for her life. She embarked on a journey to create training and develop Lux Your Lifestyle. She is passionate about helping people to define their version of luxury and create a WOW lifestyle. Jessica is a real estate agent and coach to other real estate agents. Her background and accolades include experience in the banking a...

The lessons I've learned from running marathons can be applied to anything in your life. Any long-term goals that we have can be compared to a marathon.   As a teenager, I was bullied and unpopular. Overcoming the lack of self-image and self-esteem started when I began reading books like Think and Grow Rich. That was the turning point in my life. Today Jeff is a voice actor, author, and fitness co...

To be happy and fulfilled is the universal desire of every human being. Of course, there are many different paths to becoming happy and fulfilled. In this episode, I talk about the fundamentals that everyone has total control of. And, I share with you my recent transition from feeling stuck and not that fulfilled to now living a Freedom Lifestyle and how you can achieve the same. Follow me: https:...

My guest today is Gerard Legagneur, corporate lawyer and solopreneur. He provides corporate legal expertise in mergers and acquisitions, startup ventures, equity raises, entity formation, corporate governance, joint ventures, financings, and contract negotiations. In his spare time, he enjoys podcasting. I love having a diversity of guests on my show. We can learn new things and recognize that no...

Want to live a life with fewer conflicts? Listen to Episode 14 with Amy Armstrong. She shares simple yet powerful tips on how we can set boundaries for ourselves and others. We must be clear about who we are and what we are willing and able to do. Amy and I are talking about how to set boundaries that make both parties feel understood and more in control. Amy Armstrong is an innovative coach and s...

Paul Quinton, a healer and transformational therapist, shares his insights and wisdom. He helps people release emotional trauma and remove blocks that hinder them from reaching their full potential. In this interview, we are discussing how we can navigate through the physical and non-physical world to improve our health and well-being. Paul shares a simple yet effective technique to release emotio...

Michelle had to fall deep into the abyss before she could rise again and awaken her inner superstar. She metamorphosed into her greater self. In her words, I had to resolve the old to build the new me.  A fascinating process that she shares with us.  Michelle Villalobos, MBA, CSP, is the host of the Awaken Your Inner Superstar Podcast and the creator of several programs to help mission-driven Supe...