Empowered Way Podcast

Dear Empowered Wayers: If you have sent anytime reading the Empowered Way Newsletter (or listening to the podcast), you know I have a different view of the world. I see it from a higher place or perspective. My hope is that you catch a glimpse of this same perspective as you share time with me. One of the key concepts of the Empowered Way Movement is there are only two currencies. When you hear th...

Dear Empowered Wayers: Thank you for being here, reading these words. My goal is to show you the decision you make in every moment that creates your reality. I learned this lesson the hard way. For too many years that lead into decades, I listened to those around me and ignored my inner knowing. I fell into the hamster wheel of expectation, striving, and judgment. No matter how hard I tried to fin...

Hello Empowered Wayers! Can you feel the change in the air - from winter’s dormancy to spring’s vibrancy. It’s time to wake up and be happy :-) I know that sounds like a cliche (or the song “Don’t worry, be happy”) but its true that you can choose your energy being. Please allow me to show you. * The first step is awareness . Ask: what is my dominant energy now? * The next step is desire . Ask: wh...

Dear Empowered Wayers: When you look into a baby’s eyes, you see the same essence that is in all of us. A baby doesn’t know any different, because she has not yet learned to create a persona or an ego. She is still very much the creation of Life. As she learns that the other people around her can satisfy her needs (hungry, tired, etc.), she begins to behave in ways that bring them to her. Crying,...

Hello dear souls, I ignored my presence for many years , always thinking that I would succeed if I just pushed harder, worked longer, or showed up like the guys around me. Little did I realize that I had bought into a system designed by men for men to succeed. Women who tried to join the club were not encouraged (or allowed into the inner sanctum), no matter how hard we tried or how good we were....

Dear Empowered Wayers: Being Human is the philosophy and mantra of Empowered Way. Being first, then human. But how do you live being human? I have explored that question and lived the answer. The problem is that my answer isn’t for you to adopt. The answers I have discovered work for me, in my life. It’s time for you to discover what works for you. What Does It Mean to Live Being Human? You are sp...

This is a true story about a third generation barber in a small community in the Mid-west. It was more than a hair salon-it was the center of the town where the farmers and their families caught up on the latest news. The business had grown over the years and prospered as an integral piece of the town’s identity. The owner's son came home from graduate school over spring break, to find his father...

Hello Empowered Wayers! Today is Leap Day — it only happens every four years and it is a gift of time. One day made up of 24 hours to help balance the calendar. Isn’t that amazing? We believe that time controls us, but Leap Day is proof that we control time. Guess what else we control? Energy. That may sound odd, but stay with me. Meta-physics has proven that at the smallest, measurable levels, ev...

Dear Empowered Wayers - When I teach workshops on Feminine Money, the first thing I ask the audience to do is to take a deep breath, then point to themselves.  Some people look surprised, some are reluctant, but to this day, every single person in the audience points to the same area of their body.  Their heart. That simple gesture has profound consequences in everything you do.  When you take a m...

Dear Empowered Wayers: Are you feeling a sense of uncertainty about the future? There are a multitude of problems that aren’t being solved and it impacts your sense of peace and well-being. Today, I am here to remind you that you can retreat from the chaos of the outer world. There is a still, silent place within that is always present and waiting for you. Take that long, slow, deep breath in and...

Welcome to Heart Month! The human heart is an interesting organ. Some call it selfish. Others see it as expansive. Did you know that as your blood flows through your body, the highest quality blood is saved for the heart itself and the lesser quality blood goes to the other organs? So you might call it selfish because it keeps the best quality blood for it self. If the human heart didn’t do that i...

Hello Empowered Wayers! One of my favorite authors is David Michie , who writes the charming book series, “The Dalai Lama’s Cat” and nonfiction books such as “Buddhism for Busy People.” I have read almost all of his books, but the one that captivated me was “Instant Karma: The Day it Happened.” Instead of a book review, I want to give you enough information so you read it yourself. The concept of...

Hello Empowered Wayers! The following article was first published on Medium in Know Thyself, Heal Thyself. I wrote it at a time that felt chaotic and uncertain. Now, the message of self-love is more urgent, as we stand on the edge of change at all levels of society. I share it with you now to ignite the spark of self-love in yourself. The world changes when you see it with love, not from your ego....

Hello Empowered Wayers - As you read and listen to this post, please ask yourself, “What is my mind saying now?” Notice whether your mind is judging or telling you to move on to the next thing. Before you click away, take that long, slow, deep breath in and fill your lungs. Hold it, then release slowly. Notice your mind now - has it calmed down? If not, repeat the breath cycle and notice again. Yo...

Happy New Year! I am so excited for what this year will bring to you, my devoted fans. I am expanding my offerings and you will be the first to learn about the new opportunities! For today, though, I want to revisit one of my main themes - the difference between men and women when they define success. What are the differences? The following general observations are mine alone. As I have shared the...

Hello Empowered Wayers! Thank you for being here, opening these emails and commenting. At the end of each year, I do a review of what I created, what I learned, and what I can improve. So here goes: * I posted consistently on this platform and my readership has grown :-) * The same cannot be said for social media :-( * I walked the labyrinth in Chartres Cathedral and it changed my life :-) * My da...

Hello Empowered Wayers - When I was growing up, I loved to read. Adventure, mysteries, and historical fiction were my favorites. Now that I am a Woman’s Wealth Coach, my bookshelves are filled with books about abundance, energy, and prosperity. One of my favorite books is “A Happy Pocket Full of Money” by David Cameron Gikandi. Please take a moment and listen to today’s podcast. I hope you can fee...

Hello Dear Ones! Today we explore how we view the world through the narrow slice of our reality. It’s almost as if everyone is living from inside their bubble. It’s a big topic and one that holds true for every person on the planet. Allow me to share my thoughts and perhaps you will gain a new appreciation for a larger view. The Elephant and the Blind Men A parable that is as old as time describes...

Hello Empowered Wayers! Stories are the latest marketing technique. “Tell a story that hooks your reader,” advises one popular marketer. “Your buyer is looking for an emotional reason to buy. A story gives it to them.” All true statements, but why do stories work so well? Is it because we’re gullible and easily drawn into the message? That may be true, but there are other reasons based on neurolog...

Hello Dear Readers! I ignored my presence for many years , always thinking that I would succeed if I just pushed harder, worked longer, or showed up like the guys around me. Little did I realize that I had bought into a system designed by men for men to succeed. Women who tried to join the club were not encouraged (or allowed into the inner sanctum), no matter how hard we tried or how good we were...

Hello Empowered Wayers: I love to tell stories to teach, illustrate, and educate. This short story is fiction, but the lessons taught about Reality Creation apply to all of us. Please leave a comment at the end and share your favorite bit of the story. I was sitting at the counter, waiting for my table. It’s fairly empty, but people are trickling in. A young woman in her late 20’s walks in with he...

Hello Empowered Wayers! This might be controversial, but wealth isn't about money. * It isn't your bank account. * It isn't your tax bracket. * Wealth isn't your income potential or your degree. We have taken the concept of wealth and narrowed it to money. One day, I was curious and looked up the origins of the word, "wealth." I was stunned by what I discovered. The word "wealth" comes from an Old...

Hello Empowered Wayers! About 800 years ago, the Sufi Poet, Rumi, began writing about love, loss, and life. His poetry is timeless and speaks to the common thread of humanity across time and space. Another place that also speaks to the common thread of humanity is the gothic masterpiece, Notre Dame de Chartres Cathedral, located in Chartres, France. The current building was finished in 1260, about...

Hello Beautiful Wayers! When I was in middle school, I rode the bus everyday. In Texas, school started in August and the buses didn’t have air conditioning. By the time we arrived at school, everyone was hot, cranky, and ready to move inside to cool off. Except for my nemesis - Becky. She took great delight in tormenting me about my nerdy glasses, my frizzy hair, and my crooked teeth. I dreaded ri...

Hello Empowered Wayers! The difference between the almost right word and the right word is the difference between the lightning bug and lightning. - Mark Twain Word choice is the craft of the writer and storyteller. But how do you know which word to use when? It helps to know the etymology or the study of the origin of words. I know that when I began my Wealth Coaching business, I became intereste...