BECOME Empowered

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...

Martine Cadet's life changed instantly when her childhood home was invaded and a family member was killed. She is sharing with us her recollection of the event in Haiti and what she did to move on. Today she is a successful woman. As an adjunct professor, business owner, public speaker, and wife and mom, she lives a life that she designs. Listen to this inspirational story.  Martine Cadets contact...

When a deep depression hit, she thought her career was over, but she fought to get her health back. What ten doctors couldn't fix, she found through an unusual source.  Listen to her inspiring story and bubbly personality. We had great fun going down memory lane and talking about how we first met in Africa.  

Award-winning writer, producer, and director Ferdinand Gernandt from South Africa shares his journey, struggles, and triumphs. Listen to his story about changing his initial career ambition to becoming a vet to his transformation of becoming a musical theater performer and traveling the world. He will share how he coped with setbacks and adversity but stayed proactive.   “It is good to be alive, w...

Rainer Oleak (Ole) is a composer and producer who grew up in East Germany. He is sharing how he experienced the Fall of the Wall and how it impacted his personal and professional life.  "I woke up in the same surroundings, but everything was different from one day to another. I felt like an immigrant but stayed in my own home."

When Sabrina’s life went through a massive upheaval, she sank into a deep depression and wore black from head to toe for three years. Listen to how a dinner with 15 strangers changed her life. A story of how she reversed her mindset and began to put life back into her life. She made a conscious decision to focus on how she could help others, which started a ripple effect that propelled her to the...

How I changed from living a boring life as a claim adjuster to becoming an actress, director, business owner, and success coach. Being an actress and director allowed me to travel the world. However, moving from Germany to the United States to open a performing arts school was one of the most impactful decisions in my life. In this episode, I share my transformational stories with you and what it...

Singer/Songwriter Dana Agnellini is exploring new things. He just turned 60 and is going strong with a new outlook on life.  After losing his job and going through a divorce the universe presented an amazing gift to him. Listen to his inspiring story and wisdom. You can feel the energy and fun throughout our conversation. To listen to Dana's music and to follow him check out the links below: https...

Not giving up regardless of what's being thrown in your way creates a strong compassionate business women and mom. Laura's unwavering faith,  positive mindset, and persistence made her the woman she is today. She will share with you her long journey to motherhood. After she met her career goals, she knew she wanted to enrich her personal life. Come on a journey with us as Laurs tells her story. La...

Rebecca Doring, Meditation Teacher & Self-Compassion Coach, helps people overcome daily stress, self-doubt, and overthinking so that they can discover who they really are, what they really want, and feel more fulfilled showing up as the best version of themselves day after day.    After achieving a lifelong dream of graduating from The Culinary Institute of America with a degree in Baking and...