Living The Empowered Life

Send us Fan Mail Life after 40 can be a testing time. Many women want to make life changes but because of many factors opt to stay in their comfort zone. Sometimes out of fear sometimes because what they've done is all they have known. In this episode, I encourage those of you who want to reinvent your life after 40 that it is possible. I share some tips on how to transition into this phase o...

Send us Fan Mail There are so many distractions and things trying to get our attention. Distractions are the enemy of progress, especially in achieving our goals! In this episode, I share some tips to help you deal with distractions. Proverbs 4v25: Let your eyes look straight ahead; fix your gaze directly before you. Exceptional Not Expected **My Book** https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=exceptional+not...

Send us Fan Mail 2025 has started as an awful year for so many people. Over the last few days news of the wildfires in California has affected me amongst other things I see happening around the world, it is hard not to feel helpless. So in this episode, I share some tips in which we can all encourage others in 2025. Psalm 46 v. 1: God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble. Dr...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I share a round-up of my 2024. It has been an interesting year. Job: 8v7: Although your beginning was small, your latter days will be great. Dreamchasers workshop: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/dreamchasers-workshop-tickets-1071821038579?aff=oddtdtcreator Exceptional Not Expected **My Book** https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=exceptional+not+expected+yvonne+ellis&cri...

Send us Fan Mail 2024 has not been a good year for me. It has been tough on many fronts. However I have been doing some things to ensure I finish the year on a positive note, and in this episode, I share 5 things to help you if you have not had a great year. Psalm 9v9: The Lord is a refuge for the oppressed, a stronghold in times of trouble. Dreamchasers workshop: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/drea...

Send us Fan Mail Do you believe you got what it takes? There is a difference between having what it takes and believing it. Even with all the knowledge and experience in the world, many people don't believe they can do the very thing. In this episode, I share my crisis of confidence and how it nearly made me believe I did not have what it takes. Ephesians 2v10: For we are God’s handiwork, cre...

Send us Fan Mail The last few weeks have been a mixture of random things I've been doing and thinking, so in this chit-chat episode, I share some of those things with you. Proverbs 16v3: Commit to the Lord whatever you do, and he will establish your plans. Dreamchasers workshop: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/dreamchasers-workshop-tickets-1071821038579?aff=oddtdtcreator Exceptional Not Expected...

Send us Fan Mail Are you living your dream? According to Forbes, only 2% of people are living their dream! It is a sad reality that a large portion of the 98% of people are doing things with their lives that they are not happy with. That's why I will be doing a workshop at the end of January called Dreamchasers for those who want to explore their dreams. In this episode, I share reasons why p...

Send us Fan Mail The busyness of life, distractions, worries, and cares can be all-consuming. Whilst it is good to work hard, develop personally, and seek to live a better life, doing so at the cost of giving yourself and your mind a break can have negative effects. It is crucial to find a balance. In this episode, I encourage you with ways to develop peace of mind habits 1 Peter 5v7: Give all you...

Send us Fan Mail Recently I went to my first networking event in four years! At the Karen Brady business and Tech event, I had many conversations with women from different backgrounds. However, I noticed in most of my interactions that many women, especially middle-aged women, said they were finding it hard to get the confidence or courage to jump into the things they wanted to do. So with these l...

Send us Fan Mail Starting small in something new is never popular with most people. If people could skip this stage they would. However small beginnings are there for a reason and we should embrace it. In this episode. I share my thoughts on small beginnings and what you should use this time to focus on. Zechariah 4v10: For who has despised the day of small things? Exceptional Not Expected **My Bo...

Send us Fan Mail As we progress through life we notice things about life. For those of us who are on a journey to living an empowered life, those things help us to become a better version of ourselves. In this episode, I share some things I've realised as I've got older. Job 32v7: I said, ‘Let days speak, and many years teach wisdom.’ Exceptional Not Expected **My Book** https://www.amaz...

Send us Fan Mail I don't know about you but I find as I get older, wiser and more confident there are things I am not willing to do and things I am letting go of. So in the spirit of self-reflection and personal growth in this episode, I share with you three things. Isaiah 43v19: See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it? I am making a way in the wilderness and st...

Send us Fan Mail We are living in some troubling times at the moment. The world seems to be going from bad to worse with rumours of wars, wars, recession, cost of living crisis, all kinds of evil being promoted as good, and civil unrest. Every day, it seems something troubling or concerning is going on that does not include the personal challenges we all face in our lives. In this episode, I share...

Send us Fan Mail Stinking thinking aka negative mindsets is the biggest obstacle to living an empowered life. Many people ignore what they think about, what they entertain in their thoughts about themselves, and their view of life, which shows up in their everyday lives. In this episode, I share five negative mindset thoughts I struggled with—their effects and how you can start to deal with any ne...

Send us Fan Mail What is the cost of holding onto your past hurt, trauma, insecurities, fears or doubts? In this episode, I share something that I held onto from my past for over 20 years. Thankfully by the grace of God, I let it go and now I am trying my best to live an empowered life to the full. It is not easy to let go at times of the past, especially if something has hurt you deeply. However,...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome back, Empowered Lifers!  In this podcast episode, I speak with Author and Marriage Coach Samantha Kaaua about her book "Finding Beauty in Your Broken Pieces: The Art and Science of Transforming Any Relationship". This personal development gem delves into the depths of intimate connections and offers a roadmap to navigate challenges to emerge stronger and more ful...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I transparently share some truths about where I am at on my living the empowered life journey. As a Leader and someone who seeks to live my life to the best of my ability despite circumstances, I believe this is an important part of my journey to share. As part of my personal reflection journey, I will be taking some time off podcasting until the end of June/begin...

Send us Fan Mail Is there a thing as too much education? In this episode, I talk about the negative side of TME. When is it enough? And how do you evaluate? Are you ever learning and never applying what you learned? Then this episode is for you! Isaiah 6v9: He said, “Go and tell this people: “’Be ever hearing, but never understanding; be ever seeing, but never perceiving.’ Exceptional Not Expected...

Send us Fan Mail Sometimes in life, it is all about the way you look at things.  A perceived step back can be a step forward! Exceptional Not Expected **My New Book** https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=exceptional+not+expected+yvonne+ellis&crid=2ENW9S50R76YS&sprefix=exceptional+not+expected+yvonn%2Caps%2C116&ref=nb_sb_noss Send me an inspirational or motivational quote: info@yemeempowerment....

Send us Fan Mail Are you at a point in your life where you have reached a plateau? The things that you are doing remain stuck, are not shifting, or not processing? Maybe it is time to destroy and rebuild. It is never an easy process, especially if you are in the rhythm of doing things a certain way. However, in this episode, I share why it may be necessary to destroy and rebuild. Matthew 7 v24-26:...

Send us Fan Mail Have you found you are stuck at a certain spot in the things you are doing? In this episode, I share 10 ways to make progress in the things you are doing. These things may affect your mindset, and your outlook on situations, or may steer you in a new or different direction in the things you are trying to achieve. John 15v5: “I am the vine; you are the branches. If you remain in me...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I share an excerpt from my book Exceptional not Expected called 'Accept and Love You'. Romans 5v8 : But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us. Do have a quote, dilemma, or challenge you want to share? email info@yemeempowerment.com or DM on YEME Empowerment Social Media Exceptional Not Expected **My...

Send us Fan Mail As life goes on, why do people stop dreaming or letting themselves go? In this episode, I share 5 things people over 40 stop doing. I also share some tips to help get out of a rut. Philippians 4v13: I can do all this through him who gives me strength. Do have a quote, dilemma, or challenge you want to share? email info@yemeempowerment.com or DM on YEME Empowerment Social Media Exc...

Send us Fan Mail wheww! What a year! Initially, I felt I did not have a good year. However, after sharing with you guys my top 5 2023 countdown of highlights of my year, I now know not to put weight on my feelings; instead, I need to look at my actions! #ltel challenge: Take some time to reflect on your year and see if you can come up with your top 5 moments! Isaiah 12: v4-6: In that day you will...