Living The Empowered Life

Send us Fan Mail Feeling inadequate at different times in life is a normal part of the journey of life. New situations, experiences and even reflecting on our lives can cause these feelings to arise. However, inadequacy is not something we should live with. We can take action once we acknowledge it to address it. In this episode, I share something that has caused me to feel inadequate. Also, I sha...

Send us Fan Mail It is so easy to look at where you currently are in life and how you feel about yourself and feel life will never get better. In this podcast episode, I share a word of encouragement to help you if you are currently feeling like this about your life. Don't worry: your best days are ahead of you. Isaiah 43 v 18-19: “Forget the former things; do not dwell on the past. See, I am...

Send us Fan Mail Recently I came across a post by someone on the public sharing site Quora. The person shared some interesting views on life at 45 years old. As a 47-year-old woman, I decided to share my reaction and response to the post and share advice to anyone who feels like this. James 1:17: Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights, with whom...

Send us Fan Mail What past era has taught you to live an empowered life? In this episode I share with you the most memorable era of my life; the 80s, and what it taught me as a 40-something woman about living an empowered life. If you loved the 80's what things do you remember? let me know! 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 - Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; this is G...

Send us Fan Mail 'Challenge yourself. It is the only path that leads to growth. Morgan Freeman To take part in a challenge is not easy! In this episode, I share insights from creating and participating in the Living the Empowered Life challenge in September. I kinda fell off near the end. However, my determination to finish it pushed me through. If you are thinking of doing a challenge but yo...

Send us Fan Mail Theodore Roosevelt once said, “Comparison is the thief of joy.” Social media, the internet, magazines, and other life influences are causing discontentment in many people. It has become so easy to compare our lives to those of others and say 'if only'. However, what is the cost of doing this? In this episode, I share my thoughts and struggles with if only, what I believe...

Send us Fan Mail To Live an Empowered Life requires a higher standard: excellence. Not to be confused with perfection, excellence is a process and a journey. Join me in this episode as I share my thoughts on excellence and five things about it. Proverbs 22v 29: Do you see a man who excels in his work? He will stand before kings; He will not stand before unknown men. Colossians 3v23: And whatever y...

Send us Fan Mail With a passion for healthy eating, Author Stan Starsky has discovered the secret to making nutritious meals even more enticing than junk food. His expertise lies in creating delectable recipes and sharing his personal journey from junk food to a health advocate. Listen in to this episode as Stan shares the a-ha moment that changed the course of his life and business and the benefi...

Send us Fan Mail The older we get depending on how life has treated us, we either shrink back from it because of fear,  discomfort or disappointment or in spite of these things go forward to live life to the fullest. In this episode, I share ways to live life to the fullest. John 10v10:   The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the fu...

Send us Fan Mail How do you deal with sudden endings? It can happen at any time to anyone. The sudden end of a relationship, friendship or other life situations can induce feelings of loss or sadness. These situations, feelings or emotions can be unexpected yet sudden endings are a part of life. In this episode, I share my thoughts on a recent sudden ending that I had. I haven't said what it...

Send us Fan Mail Are you still stuck in past pain, trauma, injustice, or hurt that still has a hold on your life? Do you want to live an empowered life but don't know how to start taking the steps? In this episode, I share my experience of living in victimhood with a victim mentality. How it affected my life and my view of self. If you are going through this in your life listen in and be empo...

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever been given the wrong advice by someone? Have you been the type of person that is always seeking advice about your life because maybe you are not sure you trust your decisions? In this episode I talk to you about advice: the characteristics of good advice and how to know what advice could possibly benefit your life. Proverbs 3:5-6: Trust in the Lord with all your hear...

Send us Fan Mail Stop and be still. How many of us actually take the time to rest, relax and de-stress properly? In this episode, Niki shares her story of how career burnout affected her health and how it led her to a self-care discovery journey. She also shares with us warning signs, tips, and encouragement to help us on our self-care journey. Listen in and be empowered! Niki's email for sel...

Send us Fan Mail When was the last time you had a good conversation? Many people believe the art of having a good conversation is lost because people love to talk and not listen! In this episode, I share my recent experience of a good conversation with a friend and also share elements of what a good conversation looks like and its benefits. Ephesians 4:29: Do not let any unwholesome talk come out...

Send us Fan Mail In a podcast first, I  give advice and guidance to a listener facing some challenges in her life. She has given me permission to share her challenge with other listeners and I hope my advice encourages both the sender and others in the same predicament to find a way out. Behold, I will do a new thing, Now it shall spring forth; Shall you not know it? I will even make a road in the...

Send us Fan Mail Are you short-changing yourself in your own life? Do you always play it safe and never take any risks? Are you undervaluing yourself with the life you are currently leading? In this episode, I encourage you to be bold enough to go for better! Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever...

Send us Fan Mail Many people do not know who they are: their likes, dislikes, values, goals or dreams. In this episode, I talk about how you can get to know yourself and the dangers of not yourself. Lamentations 3:40 Let us test and examine our ways, and return to the Lord! Exceptional Not Expected **My New Book** https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=exceptional+not+expected+yvonne+ellis&crid=2ENW9S50...

Send us Fan Mail There are times in the year that people commonly do a reset: New Year and also in the spring season. People in spring usually use the new season to physically declutter their life and surroundings. However how many people think about spring cleaning areas of their life that have become stagnant? In this #episode I share three areas of life that could possibly need a spring clean....

Send us Fan Mail How do you deal with the Icks of life? The challenging, horrible, unpleasant situations, circumstances, and people that arise? In this episode, I share an Ick that I avoided for a decade and how I dealt with it. James 1: v2-4: Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance....

Send us Fan Mail How do you handle rejection? In this episode I talk to you about rejection. It hurts, it can be life changing. It is uncomfortable. However it is a part of life that cannot be avoided. To live an empowered life rejection is likely to be part of it. After all, not everyone embraces someone that dances to the beat of their own drum. But if you can find a way to navigate through reje...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode I talk with Counsellor Kemi Akinola. She is  the Deputy Leader of Wandsworth Borough Council and has made history by becoming the first black woman to be in this position in the council and Labour Party 119 year history. Kemi is also Founder and Director of Be Enriched and People's Kitchen, food bank initiatives tackling food poverty in her local community and...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I share a brief reading of my new book Exceptional not Expected. BUY THE 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.com Order a signed copy of my New book Exceptional not...

Send us Fan Mail 'A broke pocket will come and go but a broke mindset will remain forever unless addressed' . YEME Empowerment As we focus on 2023 goals it is important to address any areas of a broken mindset. In this episode, I share what a broken mindset looks like in someone's life and what things we can do to address it. ‘Nevertheless, I will bring health and healing to it; I w...

Send us Fan Mail Happy new year! Every year millions of people participate in the mass tradition of resolution and goal-setting for a new year.  There is nothing wrong with setting goals it is good to have a focus. However, what happens when the expectations for the year are not met? Many people unfortunately set their expectations for the year based on what they see others do or what they believe...

Send us Fan Mail It's the last episode of the year! If you have not completed your goals then this episode is for you! In this episode, I share with you how you can still assess what a good year looks like and why it is crucial for you not to write off your year just because you may not have achieved your goals! Also, I share that I have been a Martha, not a Mary! If you want to know what I a...