Empower Hour With Don Wyckoff

This episode details the unbeleivable circumstance of one man's journey into the unpredictable world he thought he knew. It challenges us to ask questions. Could I endure this? How would my life change? Where is God in all of this and why should I go on living. After all of the things that Keith has had to endure, he finds himself stuck, alone inside his home with no clear future as the vehicl...

 12345678901234567890123456789  watching now Premiere in progress. Started 26 minutes ago The Empower Hour with Don Wyckoff - Change your life by being SELF-ISH Learn from the experts! One woman's story that redefine's how much bad can happen in life and still find the grace to come out the other side empowered and motivated. If you would like to see the original documentary pease check ou...

In this episode we give you a sneak peak of the Empower Hour's approach. Every week we will be giving away REAL, Powerful Science backed life hacks to move you into the future self you imagine today. Subscribe and follow along for a new approach to life change that ANYONE can accomplish. You can also find me at https://www.facebook.com/empowerhourwithdonwyckoff https://www.youtube.com/@empowerhour...

In this powerful conversation, Don Wyckoff sits down with Garrett Smith of  Communities Not Cages  to explore the urgent fight to reform New York State’s prison system. Together, they unpack how thousands of people—many sentenced as teenagers—are serving extreme, decades-long sentences for choices made before their brains were even fully developed. Modern neuroscience shows that the  prefrontal co...

Today I sit down with Emma Rimsa and Nate Hamilton of Miter Box Media. They are the creators of a new award winning documentary “The Power to Move” a Powerful film that tells the story of Thomas Quiter a man with Osteo Genesis Imperfecta (Brittle Bone Disease) who for 5 years was denied access to the mobility device that would actually help him to Independently integrate himself into his community...

Today I sit down with Matt Lacey VP of the board and Director of R&D at the Mobility Independence Foundation Matt’s background is in manufacturing and industrial maintenance. As a maintenance technician, he’s worked on both electrical and mechanical machinery. Matt grew up in a family that always did their own work to repair anything at their homes. From house repair to automotive and lawn equ...

Douglas Hovey  (Doug) is the Founding Chief Executive Officer of Independent Living, Inc., a consumer-directed, cross-disability service organization based in the Hudson Valley region of New York State. Since 1987, under Doug’s leadership, Independent Living, Inc. has grown from a staff of 3 to over 100 employees and has an affiliate company, Independent Home Care, employing 550 homecare workers....

Today I sit down with Former NY Senate candidate and CEO of The Mobility Independence Foundation and the Subject of the award winning documentary "The Power to Move" Tom and his crew have fought for years to realize a movement that will finally allow people to make decisions for themselves by providing "Open Source Hardware" that will allow for faster acquisition of these highly regulated mobility...

Today I sit down with 68 yr old Frank "The GOAT" White. He's a man with a story of anquish, alcholosim and demons who took a different path and created a life worth living through sobriety. Frank is a motivational speaker with a focus on sobriety, a dirt track racer and a hero in the world of recovery. Listen to his story and you will realize that you can accomplish anything with the...

Today I sit down with a local legend who's found celebrity and fame in his own very unique way...By being true to his inner callings and pushing fear to the side Doug has created a life worth living and shares with us how it all came to be! A wild ride of a story the barely scratched the surface of this dude's life. Join me as Doug and I share some things that will encourage you to do the same AND...

Today I sit down with Executive Director of the New York State Independent Living Council (NYSILC). We discuss The world of disabilities, where we've been and where we are now. We discuss the new Disability advocates Hall of Fame and touch on how we can do more to bring awareness to a topic that will certainly affect every person in the world at some point. Either a relative, spouse or yoursel...

Today I sit down with Comedian Alex Riba. We discuss the inner dialogue that must happen when pushing past anxiety and jumping out of the comfort zone. Learn what it takes and hear the truth about pushing past your fears to find your own success. Alex Riba can be found on Facebook - Stop by and say hello to a very funny dude who shows us that nervousness can be your niche or a super power when you...

In this episode I sit down With King Konye. He's a Hip Hop Artist, Digital Content Creator and a Motivational Performer. His story and his rise to success happened because he followed the keys to all TRUE success and he discusses all of that in this episode. You're going to want to block out an hour to hear this testimony. As we discuss racism, self doubt, bullying and The determination to move th...

Today I sit down with Alexia Michitti - She's a professional women's soccer player who just happens to have a missing limb, but that didn't stop her. She's a motivational speaker and entrepreneur. Owner and CEO of Embra13e Sporting apparel making sports wear for people with limb differences. I was so inspired by her very relatable story and I am sure you will be too. Find out more about Alexia her...

Today I sit down with my daughter Indigo and her partner, Nex Hunt. We discuss the trauma of misdiagnosis that caused Indigo 2 years of mental trauma, Mental Health Facilities and brought her to the edge of insanity. Only to find out the Drs. Misdiagnosed her disease. Learn how this determined teen refused to accept her situation and with determination and the support of her family and partner got...

Today I sit down with long time friend, mother, business owner, entrepreneur and...oh yeah she a black woman. Why should that matter it's not like women or black women have it harder than anyone else, right? Today we learn success can be earned, but for some it seems the odds are against them. Learn how to overcome those barriers with Robi's example. Even the death of her husband wasn'...

Tonight I sit down with Ruth Cleveland of the Eighth Note Music store. Oneonta's longest run family business! We talk about how passion turns into purpose and ultimately to legacy! Find out how grit, determination and a lesson from the depression era kept this business running when all the chips were down. From Economic collapse, to the advent of the internet and finally COVID....how did they...

Today I sit down with friend and musician Bill Pentzien - He is an an entrepreneur, Musician, Father and all around great guy who had a very unique path to success. Listen in and find out why YOU have the same opportunities for life change no matter where you are in life.

In this Episode I sit down with Film and Stage Actor, Director, Producer Mr. Steve Dillon of Bigger Dreams Promotions to discuss his unique approach to success through following passion. Listen in and learn how there ARE no rules when it comes to true passion! Kick down the barriers and start living today!

Today I sit down with Jesse Wellman, She's the owner of Simply Jess Bakery. We discover where her passion first began and discuss how she has carried that desire to create love through food and a thriving self run business. Jesse is another example of someone practicing the principles of success we discuss on every show. Check her out here: https://www.facebook.com/SimplyJessCustomCreations

Today I sit down with Mr. Geoff Doyle. A Friend, Father, Husband and Musician. He's the Director of the Foothills Performing Arts Center in Oneonta NY and he's one hell of a genuine dude. Learning to be genuine in this life is truly difficult for some. Geoffs story helps to articulate the beautiful side of life that can be experienced when we drop all the masks and live this life authentic...

Today I sit down with my two children and my fiancé to discuss the importance of fathers. Are they as important as mothers? What impact does a father have? Can a step dad make a difference? How can YOU be a better father? Find out here.

Today I discuss how to use honest self reflection to avoid the painful part of relationships ending. Most of us are familiar with the folks that spin every bad situation in their lives into a "Victim Narrative" which is most often the place that has protected them from their own accountability. Just remember - If communication is the life vest - Denial of truth is the anchor that keeps you in the...

Have you ever had a near death experience? Have you ever considered if there is proof of an afterlife. Check out this episode and join me in the rabbit hole of truth. We are sentient beings. Isn't it nice to at least know that those who have wronged you will one day FEEL your pain? Listen to the episode then share and let folks know....Harvard Neuroscientist now believe our consciousness is se...

This is perhaps one of the most unbelievable stories I have ever had on my show. This woman demonstrates the ability, tenacity and perseverance, to overcome some of the most insane life events, all while staying true to her sobriety. An unbelievable story of one woman’s journey through the unfair happenings of life. Learn how she did it and please share.