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Discover how using your voice strategically can transform your personal and professional life. Assertiveness isn’t about being aggressive—it’s about owning your power and protecting your peace. Dr. Phildra Swagger breaks down the key differences between communication styles, helps you identify your own, and provides a clear framework to cultivate assertive behavior. Through practical examples and...

What if doing less could help you make more impact? Dr. Phildra Swagger sits down with Dr. Elvis Epps to explore his powerful journey from Navy service to educational leadership and community transformation. With stories that span juvenile detention centers, elementary schools, and city-wide service projects, Dr. Epps shares how aligning faith, purpose, and leadership can create exponential impact...

What happens when faith, trauma, and entrepreneurship collide in service of empowering the next generation? Crystal Bell, founder of GEMS (Girls Empowered Mentally for Success), shares her powerful transformation from Rikers Island prison guard to nonprofit leader helping young women overcome trauma through mentorship, empowerment, and social enterprise. Her nonprofit now supports girls through tr...

Sometimes it takes the chaos of a challenging year to reveal what truly matters. 2020 was a year of unexpected transformation, and Dr. Phildra Swagger reflects on the deep personal lessons it offered. From redefining wants versus needs to cherishing health, family, and time, she walks through the mindset shifts that helped her rise above adversity, embrace gratitude, and grow. Her stories of resil...

The CEO you've always dreamed of becoming is already inside you, waiting for permission to lead. Dr. Phildra Swagger shares a powerful reflection on what it really means to embody the entrepreneurial spirit. Through storytelling, faith, and lived experience, she breaks down the five defining traits of entrepreneurs, from natural leadership and resourcefulness to risk-taking, challenge-loving, and...

True leadership isn't about titles, it's about values, service, and heart. Dr. Phildra Swagger sits down with longtime friend and nonprofit CEO Mike Thornton for an inspiring conversation about building a decades-long career in service. From humble beginnings in a classroom to leading AMI Kids across 10 states, Mike shares the principles of value-based leadership, mentorship, and community engagem...

You don’t need to move fast; you just need to move with purpose. As Dr. Phildra Swagger reflects on her own journey from half-marathons to high-performance coaching, she delivers a motivational and strategic breakdown of how to finish strong and start the next season even stronger. She shares practical tools like goal inventory, time blocking, productivity zones, and mindset mastery that empower l...

Are you ready to stop letting money control you and finally start building the financial legacy you deserve? Financial empowerment coach Lionel Shipman joins Dr. Phildra Swagger to unpack the mindset shifts, budgeting strategies, and financial behaviors that create lasting wealth. From overcoming credit card debt to building an emergency fund and shifting from subconscious money blocks to consciou...

If your schedule is full but your soul feels empty, it’s time to rethink your definition of busy. In a candid girlfriend-style chat, Dr. Phildra Swagger shares how a bold comment, "busy is the new stupid", sparked a mindset shift toward intentional productivity. Through reflections on Steve Jobs, personal anecdotes, and powerful questions, she unpacks how to reconnect with your passions, talents,...

What if the gray areas of your life were actually guiding you straight into your divine purpose? Amber Gray’s journey from award-winning educator to purpose-driven interior stylist is nothing short of powerful. In conversation with Dr. Phildra Swagger, she shares how her upbringing, faith, and a relentless itch for creativity helped her birth a business that combines soulful storytelling with home...

You were created for greatness, but are you committed to living it out loud? Avoiding regret starts with self-awareness, a bold vision, and the courage to grow into your purpose. Dr. Phildra Swagger shares transformational insights on how to assess your strengths and weaknesses, build supportive networks, and choose mentorship that guides you into your fullest potential. With personal stories, fai...

What happens when your daughter’s shoe size sparks a national movement around confidence, courage, and purpose? Dr. Phildra Swagger welcomes Colette Glover Hannah, founder of Hannah’s Shoebox and co-author of Mompreneur , for an inspiring conversation on how business and motherhood intersect. From filling a major gap in the footwear industry to empowering girls with confidence and self-esteem, Col...

You already have what it takes to be the GOAT of your own life—you just need the right habits to unlock it. Dr. Phildra Swagger dives deep into what it truly takes to reach peak performance. Drawing inspiration from high achievers like Michael Jordan and Jamie Foxx, she outlines nine powerful success habits that include daily goal-setting, surrounding yourself with greatness, developing a strong m...

What if the key to business growth wasn’t strategy alone, but faith, purpose, and fearless action? Dr. Phildra Swagger sits down with Ty Maynor, award-winning sales trainer and Christian entrepreneur, to explore how resilience, divine timing, and activated faith can transform your sales journey. From surviving childhood adversity to thriving in corporate America, Ty shares how he leaned on purpose...

You are one 30-day challenge away from creating the life you’ve been dreaming of. Dr. Phildra Swagger invites listeners into a soul-nourishing conversation about how intentional self-care, positive mindset shifts, and healthy routines can help you rise above negativity. She shares her journey of weight loss, healing, and spiritual reconnection during the pandemic—and outlines practical challenges...

What if your mindset is the biggest thing standing between you and the business you dream of? Entrepreneurial coach and Radical Success Institute founder Doreen Rainey joins Dr. Phildra Swagger for a bold conversation on transformation, mindset, and what it really takes to thrive as a business owner. From corporate lessons to building a radical life, Doreen shares real talk on self-sabotage, fear...

Building a successful business isn't just about hustle; it’s about strategy, mindset, and smart planning. Dr. Phildra Swagger breaks down the harsh truths and essential strategies for keeping your business alive and thriving. With 50% of small businesses failing within five years, she shares how to flip the script using mindset shifts, financial awareness, and clarity in vision. From understanding...

What if your next six-figure leap is just five powerful shifts away? Dr. Phildra Swagger is joined by award-winning business strategist Beverly Walthour, who shares her faith-driven Five P Framework to help women build profitable, legacy-centered businesses without compromising their values. From overcoming shiny object syndrome to confidently pricing your genius, Beverly reveals how partnering wi...

Even in uncertain times, you can choose to rise with purpose, clarity, and faith. Dr. Phildra Swagger delivers a powerful reminder that quarantine doesn't have to mean pause—it can mean purpose. With stories, spiritual encouragement, and practical strategies, she shares how to make this time count by focusing on the “big rocks,” creating structure, staying physically active, nurturing your mindset...

You can turn crisis into clarity when you align your mindset with your purpose. Dr. Phildra Swagger shares five heartfelt and faith-centered strategies to help you overcome quarantine fatigue and shift from survival mode to vision and purpose. From reflecting on your life’s bigger picture and realigning with your values to embracing kindness and being fully present, these soul-nurturing tips are r...

Fear is a thief of abundance, but courage is your access code to the life you desire. Dr. Phildra Swagger unpacks how "stinking thinking" and fear of the unknown hold so many back from achieving success in life and business. Through relatable stories, faith-infused motivation, and tangible mindset strategies, she breaks down the mental blocks keeping you from your next level. You’ll learn six powe...

True leadership begins when you have the courage to lead with your heart and define success on your own terms. Certified executive coach and author Tricia Manning joins Dr. Phildra Swagger to share her powerful journey from the C-suite to authorship and coaching. Drawing from her book Lead with Heart and Leave a Legacy , Tricia offers insights on authentic leadership, building a culture-first work...

Your next career move doesn’t have to be random; it can be intentional, strategic, and purpose-driven. Dr. Phildra Swagger sits down with career expert and author Orlando Haynes to talk about what it really takes to create the career you want. From mindset shifts to skill-building, Orlando shares how to move from simply seeking jobs to becoming a standout professional that companies pursue. With o...

You are not stuck, you’re standing at the edge of your transformation. Dr. Phildra Swagger and guest Pranati Battaile dive into the power of personal transformation, faith-led leadership, and unapologetic purpose. From her Navy career to becoming a life coach, mental health therapist, and minister, Pranati shares how she overcame depression, found her voice, and built multiple purpose-driven busin...

Success doesn't have to be complicated when you align with your purpose and eliminate the distractions holding you back. Dr. Phildra Swagger explores the daily habits and mindset shifts that create ease instead of overwhelm, offering simple yet powerful reflection questions like: Are you procrastinating? Are you surrounded by negative people? Are you learning from your mistakes? She also shares he...