Empowered Learning Podcast

What if the next generation of leaders didn’t have to wait until adulthood to start learning leadership? In this inspiring episode of the Empowered Learning Podcast, Andy Bennetts sits down with Leah Ellis, founder of the Society of Child Entrepreneurs (SoCE), a nonprofit helping children ages 6–17 build confidence, leadership, and real-world business skills through hands-on experiences. Leah shar...

What if true prosperity meant more than just money? In this inspiring episode of the Empowered Learning Podcast, Andy Bennetts sits down with Mary Lesperance Held to explore a holistic view of freedom—one that includes spirit, soul, body, and finances. Mary shares how many people feel stuck in one area of life because another area is out of alignment. Someone may be financially stable but emotiona...

What if the biggest barrier to better leadership, relationships, and mental wellness isn’t the world around you—but the filters inside your brain? In this fascinating episode of the Empowered Learning Podcast, Andy Bennetts sits down with educator, researcher, and author Lisa Riegel to explore how brain science shapes the way we perceive reality. Lisa explains that much of our perception happens u...

Why do so many talented teams struggle to work well together? In this thought-provoking episode of the Empowered Learning Podcast, Andy Bennetts sits down with Simon Mont, co-founder of Harmonize, to explore why leadership and collaboration often break down inside organizations. Simon shares a powerful insight: expertise does not equal leadership. Most organizations assume that if someone is great...

What does real leadership look like over the course of a lifetime? In this episode of the Empowered Learning Podcast, Andy Bennetts sits down with retired Lieutenant Colonel Richard Crossley Jr. to explore leadership through the lens of military service, education, and mentorship. Colonel Crossley began his career as an enlisted soldier in the 82nd Airborne Division, eventually rising through the...

What if posture wasn’t about appearance… but about your brain? In this episode of the Empowered Learning Podcast, Andy Bennetts sits down with Dr. Brett Hill to unpack one of the most misunderstood concepts in modern health: posture. Dr. Hill explains that posture isn’t about pulling your shoulders back or “sitting up straight.” It’s a neurological function that develops in early childhood—through...

What if curiosity—not supplements, not shortcuts—was the real fountain of youth? In this episode of the Empowered Learning Podcast, Andy Bennetts sits down with Andrew Panella for a practical and deeply personal conversation about health, discipline, entrepreneurship, and lifelong learning. After battling chronic inflammation and undergoing five surgeries, Andrew spent nearly a decade searching fo...

What does it take to become an award-winning author? Talent? Inspiration? A lightning-bolt idea? According to thriller author Caleb Stephens, it takes something far less glamorous—and far more powerful: discipline, humility, and the courage to fail. In this episode of the Empowered Learning Podcast, Andy Bennetts sits down with Caleb to unpack the real story behind his success. Caleb shares how he...

What if your money story isn’t just about dollars—but about energy, beliefs, and inherited patterns? In this empowering episode of the Empowered Learning Podcast, Andy Bennetts sits down with Chella Diaz, a money mindset coach and spiritual entrepreneur, to explore the deeper layers of how we think, talk, and feel about wealth. From her entrepreneurial childhood and early real estate wins to guidi...

What if career readiness wasn’t just a checklist—but a journey of curiosity, identity, and lifelong learning? In this episode of the Empowered Learning Podcast, host Andy Bennetts sits down with Scott Brewster, Co-Founder and Chief Strategy Officer of Hats & Ladders—an edtech platform empowering youth (ages 14–24) to explore careers, build essential skills, and confidently navigate their futur...

In this heartfelt episode of the Empowered Learning Podcast, Andy Bennetts is joined by Kylie Schneider, a transformational leader and founder of Becoming Her and YANA, to explore the power of emotional healing, identity, and faith. Kylie shares her personal story with honesty and vulnerability—growing up with fractured family dynamics, wrestling with abandonment, and questioning her place in the...

Rich Schaffer BONUS EPISODE In this final bonus installment of the 2026 Wealth Reset Series, Andy Bennetts sits back down with veteran financial educator and strategist Rich Schaffer for a deep, unfiltered, and hope-filled conversation. Together, they unpack the root reasons so many people feel stuck—financially, emotionally, and mentally—and why New Year's resolutions like "getting out of debt" a...

This episode is part of the 2026 Wealth Reset Series. Join host Andy Bennetts for a rare and powerful conversation with John Washenko, founder of United Financial Freedom and the architect behind the Money Max Account strategy. But this isn't just about money. John shares how early financial hardship shaped his mission—and how he went on to disrupt traditional banking mindsets by creating real-wor...

What if your biggest money problem isn’t just about math—but about mindset? In this powerful episode, Andy Bennetts sits down with financial educator and entrepreneur Diana Glenn to talk about the hidden emotional weight of money. Diana shares how she broke free from old financial patterns and now helps families reclaim control, eliminate debt, and build wealth using smart, safe, and congressional...

In this heartfelt episode of the Empowered Learning Podcast, host Andy Bennetts sits down with Lynn Spencer — a father, grandfather, Christian author, and lifelong entrepreneur — to talk about the intersection of faith, finance, and legacy. From owning a radio station and ad agency to leading a nationwide team of financial professionals, Lynn’s journey is anything but ordinary. But at the heart of...

Real results come from real truth. In this powerful episode, host Andy Bennetts sits down with Sandy Northup—Executive Director at United Financial Freedom and leader of UFF’s top-producing team—for a candid conversation about debt, clarity, and financial transformation. Together, they dismantle the lie that debt is a life sentence and unpack the emotional toll of living without a plan. Sandy shar...

In this thoughtful and grounded episode of the Empowered Learning Podcast, host Andy Bennetts sits down with Monique Alvarez for an honest conversation about growth, identity, leadership, and the discipline of living intentionally. Monique shares insights drawn from years of personal development, entrepreneurship, and publishing, emphasizing that real growth often requires discomfort, humility, an...

What if the story you’ve been told about yourself… wasn’t the full story? In this heartfelt episode of the Empowered Learning Podcast, Andy Bennetts sits down with Molly Trotter-Gomez — a former news anchor turned international speaker and Signature Story Strategist — for a raw and powerful conversation about purpose, personal identity, and living beyond the boxes people try to put us in. Molly sh...

In this powerful episode of the Empowered Learning Podcast, Andy Bennetts sits down with seasoned sales psychologist and performance coach Sid Walker, creator of Fearless Prospecting and Selling Without Wrestling. Together, they dig into what really holds people back — not just in sales, but in leadership, public speaking, and learning anything new. Sid reveals that most resistance isn’t about tec...

In this inspiring episode of The Empowered Learning Podcast, Andy Bennetts sits down with bestselling author and publishing coach Janelle Villiers for a raw and uplifting conversation about shame, storytelling, and finding your voice. Janelle shares the vulnerable journey behind her first book and how it became the springboard for helping others tell their own stories. Together, we unpack what rea...

In this heart-centered episode, Andy Bennetts sits down with Tina Schweiger—entrepreneur, designer, and emotional intelligence innovator—to explore how we can design better lives by understanding our emotions. Tina opens up about her personal journey through adversity, including the emotional impact of her husband’s cancer diagnosis and how it shaped her mission to help others navigate life with c...

In this powerful and heartfelt episode, host Andy Bennetts sits down with longtime friend and fellow leader Lt. Col. (Ret.) JD Davis to explore a life of service, strategy, and impact. JD shares pivotal leadership lessons from his military background, what it means to lead with chivalry in today’s world, and how his coaching business helps leaders cultivate Energy, Enthusiasm, and Endurance. The t...

In this episode of the Empowered Learning Podcast, host Andy Bennetts sits down with Beach Money author and legendary entrepreneur Jordan Adler for a deep and wide-ranging conversation about freedom, finances, and the kind of life most people only dream of—but can absolutely build. Jordan shares the story behind Beach Money, the book that has sold hundreds of thousands of copies worldwide and help...

In this powerful episode of the Empowered Learning Podcast, host Andy Bennetts sits down with Dr. Fawad Mian, a board-certified neurologist and pioneer in regenerative medicine, to explore a groundbreaking approach to healing chronic pain—without surgery, steroids, or endless prescriptions. Dr. Mian shares the moving story of a construction worker whose life was transformed after receiving platele...

In this inspiring episode of the Empowered Learning Podcast, Andy Bennetts sits down with Courtney Weidner, founder of Aligned & Alive and creator of The ALIVE Revolution, to explore what it really means to live a life rooted in purpose, values, and radical self-acceptance. After 27 years in the insurance world, Courtney felt called to something deeper—so she followed the tug on her soul and r...