Empower Hour with Lady J

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Breaking Barriers Now, Kate and I discuss the importance of ongoing self-care as a mother and how we can't pour from an empty cup (Lord knows I tried for most of my life also).  Subtopics include ADHD/Dyslexia in our kids/selves. Sports parents need joy outside of watching kids play Mental/physical/spiritual transformation Kate is an Independent Certified O...

Send us Fan Mail My guest today is Troy Delaney. Troy and his family live in Jacksonville, Florida. I was led to connect with Troy through his wife, who happens to be an educator at my daughter's school. After chatting with her over time, she mentioned I needed to link up with her husband. We finally made it happen! Troy brings much value to the Health and Wellness Community and those who rel...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to another fantastic episode of Breaking Barriers Now. Today, my guest is Jim Hendrix. Jim is an Amen Clinics Inc Certified Brain Health Professional whose mission is to empower parents to give their children every chance to flourish throughout their lifetime and correct problems, some before they start.  His passion comes from depression that began in childhood after two...

Send us Fan Mail Today, my guest is Joanne Bolt, a successful real estate agent, coach, and mentor in Atlanta, Georgia. I met Joanne at an event I was led to by a mutual friend of ours, and I am so glad we could reconnect so she could share her story with all of you. Joanne Bolt is a southern girl with a snarky attitude. She's a podcaster, educator, and Realtor who tells it like it is and isn...

Send us Fan Mail My guest today is the husband of our last guest and another fantastic individual who took his trauma and turned it into his purpose, Dr. Mike Longyear. Dr. Mike's passion for helping others comes from his experience of having been paralyzed through a traumatic football injury during his sophomore year in high school. he beat the odds and did what the doctors said was impossib...

Send us Fan Mail Dr. Meaghan dealt with depression and anxiety for as long as she can remember. She kept trying to find her niche and explored various careers in healthcare over the years. She and I have a ton in common with that story. Then one day, she had NeuroEmotional Technique (NET) performed on her by a chiropractor, and she had a massive realization of just how debilitating past traumas ca...

Send us Fan Mail Today, my guest is Brenda Warren, the "Soulutionist." Brenda and I met through the platform, @convenecommunities  Brenda is the Life Community leader and helps authors self-publish and market their books. Brenda Warren, The Soulutionist also known as Voice for the Voiceless, is a retired United States Marine, Best Selling Author, Host of the show Talk To Me, Podcaster, a...

Send us Fan Mail My guest today is the one and only Matthew Currin, founder of @convenecommunities and one of my primary mentors through this journey in business and life. Matthew Currin is a speaker, trainer, life coach, founder of Convene Communities, retired Marine Corps Helicopter Pilot, former helicopter EMS Pilot, and current Team Penske NASCAR pilot. Matt is genuinely passionate about helpi...

Send us Fan Mail This episode shares a bit about my journey and how I must continuously break my barriers to keep going. I genuinely appreciate everyone hanging in there with me as I try to get these stories out to the masses. I am meant to share these conversations with you, and I appreciate the ability to do that consistently. Please make sure you link up with me. Subscribe to the channel, share...

Send us Fan Mail This year has been such a roller coaster! Nevertheless, I love that I can speak the truth to others and relate to them deeply as I continue through my struggles and successes. I want to thank all my guests for this year. Make sure you subscribe to their channels and support them! Subscribe to my channel, share it with others, and share the podcast (found on ALL podcasting platform...

Send us Fan Mail Today, my guest is TR Richardson, the founder of Richwood International. This conversation discusses the power of understanding your where and why, the danger of not knowing the two, and losses versus lessons. Richwood International is a Leadership and Communication Skills agency offering virtual, digital, and in-person instructor-led performance development training and workshops...

Send us Fan Mail Today, my guest is Theresa Tirk. Theresa says all her life, she has been a people pleaser. Growing up in dysfunction, it was her way of surviving. Theresa says she never considered her health, emotions, or feelings – she shoved it all down to avoid conflict or chaos! She says it erupted like a volcano after 30+ years of silencing herself. There was no more avoiding it. The time to...

Send us Fan Mail Today, my guest is Stephanie Rigby (@Your Content Bestie). Stephanie and I had a great conversation about how she decided to go full-time in her own business and how she has to continuously convince herself that she will be successful and doesn't need to go back to the corporate world. She talks about losing her full-time corporate job in March 2020. That's when she deci...

Send us Fan Mail Today, my guest is Carol Anne Cooper. Carol Anne is from England and now helps writers (like me) unleash their true power. She calls herself the "Writing Facilitator" and is here to help all of us move out of our way. Link up with Carol Anne on her pages and learn more about her mission by listening to her story! I am so grateful to have the opportunity to share these st...

Send us Fan Mail Breaking Barriers Now Episode 20 with Michelle Speakz - Heal It or Hide It If you hide it, you can't heal it. My guest today is the one and only Michelle Poitier, aka "Michelle Speakz." Michelle is a Life Recovery Coach whose journey to healing from sexual and domestic abuse, military sexual trauma, and mental illness secondary to trauma was the catalyst for her pas...

Send us Fan Mail My guest today is Tasha Wilson. This woman is an absolute blessing to all she comes in contact with, including me. I am truly grateful for the conversation she and I had and for the connection. Such alignment! Listen as Tasha and I talk about all kinds of things and connect with her as soon as possible! Tasha was recently featured in VoyageBaltimore Magazine as one of Baltimore&ap...

Send us Fan Mail My guest today is Sarah Ariaudo. Sarah is an amazing soul, and I am so grateful we were able to connect and do this show. In this episode, Sarah explains how she used mindfulness to heal her body from unexplained health issues involving multiple exploratory surgeries, medication, etc. Sarah also uses a positive mindset in her life and business, resulting in salary increases of ove...

Send us Fan Mail Today my guest is the phenomenal Sondra Ray. Sondra is a Goal Accountability Coach who helps her clients every step, from clarifying their zone of genius to celebrating their success and tweaking plans as needed. As a mom of 5 with two bonus kids, Sondra has learned how to manage time and many goals simultaneously. Sondra is passionate about accountability because it has helped he...

Send us Fan Mail Today, my guest is Kendra Perry. Kendra started as a Functional Health Coach in 2014, and after investing in a million courses, a ton of trial and error, and more failures than she ever imagined (this is where we had a ton of alignment - fail forward fast, but don't quit). Kendra clawed her way to 6-figures in just over 3-years. To date, Kendra has helped hundreds of health c...

Send us Fan Mail Today, my guest is Susan Ball. Susan discloses to us how leaving the relationship which nearly killed her was her starting point. Susan now can help you find your new beginning also. Breaking away from an abusive relationship is the beginning of a difficult journey. Making the changes to rebuild your life will hurt. Susan had to do it, and she's now supported others to make t...

Send us Fan Mail Today, my guest is Dana Humphrey. Dana talks about a subject near and dear to my heart as the host of this show - self-care.  Dana is a Life Coach & Death Doula. Most people understand that self-care is essential for staying physically and mentally healthy. However, for many people, learning to practice self-care regularly can be a process that can feel challenging. Whether yo...

Send us Fan Mail Kellina Powell is also known on social media as Deaf Queen Boss. Kellina, based in Canada, is a young woman on a mission to create more inclusivity for the deaf and hard of hearing community. At the age of 4, Kellina lost her hearing, but with the support of her family was able to cultivate her education in both the deaf and hearing communities. She now uses her skills as a Mental...

Send us Fan Mail Dr. Elisabeth Wygant, is a Functional Nutrition Expert, the founder of Elisabeth Wygant Wellness, speaker, host of the Thrive Mama! Podcast, wife, and mother of two little ladies. Her specialty is empowering busy working mamas feeling overwhelmed, fatigued and short on time, to be more present, gain work-life balance, and lead healthy lifestyles. She utilizes her signature method,...

Send us Fan Mail Today's guest is someone who I have not only learned a ton from in the short amount of time I have known him but who I have also had the opportunity to partner with and help in other areas of his business. He is the Metacognition Maven who challenges people to truly think like a CEO. He is the Real GM! Grayson has the distinctive talent of “getting you to believe in you.” His...

Send us Fan Mail Today's guest is the amazing D.A. Smalls. This man has proven that with God, all things are TRULY possible. D.A. is a motivated man who strives for the best. He admits to never being a saint because he knows he is not perfect. He proceeds in accomplishing his goals, dreams, and expectations through faith, not fear. He has learned to push and excel in life. Today, he lives in...