Opportunity Knocks by EmpowHer Purpose

Is Food Medicine? In Episode 131 of Opportunity Knocks, I’m joined by bestselling cookbook author, holistic health counselor and natural foods cooking instructor Pamela Salzman for a grounded and insightful conversation on redefining what it means to truly feel well. Pamela has two best selling cookbooks: Kitchen Matters and Quicker Than Quick. In her books, Pamela shares her incredible recipes fo...

Are you running on empty — and not even realizing it? On Episode 130 of the Opportunity Knocks Podcast, I sit down with Sarah Deane — CEO + Founder of MEvolution, Stanford University Continuing Studies instructor, and author of The Wellness Formula — to explore a transformational approach to energy management and human performance. We dive into a powerful truth: your energy — not your time — is th...

What if the key to a more balanced life was as simple as learning to pause? On Episode 129 of Opportunity Knocks by EmpowHer Purpose, I sit down with Suze Yalof Schwartz, Founder and CEO of the Unplug Meditation App and creator of the world’s first drop-in meditation studio, Unplug Meditation. After a successful career in the fashion industry working with top publications, Suze experienced a life-...

What does it take to turn a vision into a nationally recognized brand—and trust yourself every step of the way? On Episode 128 of Opportunity Knocks, I sit down with Laura Wilson, CEO & Founder of Natural Pilates, for an honest and expansive conversation on entrepreneurship, intuition, and sustainable growth. After immigrating to the United States from Romania with just $100, Laura built what...

Let’s Talk About Our Relationship with Food! Do you consider yours healthy? Well Balanced?  In Episode 127 of Opportunity Knocks, I sit down with Kim Shapira, a registered dietitian, author, and creator of the Kim Shapira Method, to talk about something that impacts all of us—our relationship with food. We dive into how comparison, pressure, and constant noise around what we “should” be doing can...

On Episode 126 of Opportunity Knocks by empower purpose, I sit down with Jessica Mehraban, PA-C, a board-certified physician assistant at NextHealth Jessica is passionate about helping individuals achieve optimal health through a functional, personalized approach. Her work focuses on identifying root causes and creating tailored protocols that support longevity, balance, and overall vitality—from...

How does one build contact connection relationship & intimacy? I’m so excited to share Episode 125 of Opportunity Knocks by EmpowHer Purpose where I sit down with Nick Sharp, M.A., a Clinical Psychology and Counseling professional, trained at the Gestalt Equine Institute of the Rockies and founder of his own equine-based practice, Nick Sharp Counseling. Nick’s work centers around the healing p...

I’m so excited to share episode 124 of the Opportunity Knocks podcast featuring the incredible Dr. Christina Tracy Stein. ✨ Christina is a therapist, sexologist, speaker, and the author of Accomplished Woman. Growing up in the personal development world as the daughter of legendary speaker and author Brian Tracy, Christina was surrounded by some of the pioneers of the self-development movement fr...

On Episode 123 of Opportunity Knocks by EmpowHer Purpose, Michelle sits down with Dr. Naina, a pioneering physician and plastic surgeon and specializes in longevity, regenerative, and integrative medicine. She also utilizes her expertise as a plastic surgeon. With a background in mathematics and decades of experience in clinical care, Dr. Naina brings a uniquely analytical and holistic perspective...

On this episode of Opportunity Knocks by Empower Purpose, Michelle sits down with Dr. Kudzai Dombo, physician and Director of Advocacy and Outreach at Alloy Health  Originally from Zimbabwe, Dr. Dombo shares her journey to becoming a physician and how it shaped her passion for helping women better understand and advocate for their health. Michelle and Dr. Dombo explore important conversations arou...

On this episode of Opportunity Knocks by empower purpose, we sit down with Bruce Cardenas — former Chief Communications Officer of Quest Nutrition, current leader at Legendary Foods, founder of Bioshift, and author of Lead With Value: A Leadership Blueprint for Purpose and Impact. Bruce’s journey is a powerful example of what happens when discipline, service, and purpose align. From serving as an...

We’re so excited to be back and kicking off another episode of  the Opportunity Knocks Podcast! In Episode 120: Unlock Confidence & Stage Presence - Mastering the Spotlight, we’re bringing back a powerhouse guest you may remember from Episode 85, the multi-faceted Tanya Memme, Emmy-nominated TV host, executive media coach, speaker, and former Miss World.  Tanya’s growth in the last 2 years has...

I’m tickled pink to release this new episode on the Opportunity Knocks podcast and just in time for the holiday weekend. Have you ever had a connection come full circle? ✨ I first met Shira Yevin at a breakfast for venture capitalists investing in female-owned businesses. Months later, her team came to her to recommend me to speak at one of her events. It was such a powerful reminder: you never k...

Guesss what? I have an Opportunity for YOU! 👏✨As we settle down into the Summer, I am so excited to share a new Opportunity Knocks 🎙️Episode 118: Be Confident! Let Your Breath Guide You. 💨🍃with the amazing Evie Jeang. Evie opens up about how becoming a single mother helped her reconnect to her emotional core after years of learning to “cut off” feelings to survive in a high-pressure legal worl...

I'm thrilled to release episode 117 of the “Opportunity Knocks” podcast. I had the pleasure of speaking with Linda Sivertsen, an accomplished author, book coach, and the creative force behind Beautiful Writers . Linda’s journey is a testament to the power of listening to intuition, trusting the creative process, and showing up for your dreams—no matter how impossible they may seem. She is als...

In episode 116 of the Opportunity Knocks podcast, I had the pleasure of speaking with Kashmira Gandhi, co-owner of Body Balance Hawai‘i and a Lead Instructor at the studio’s premier location in Ala Moana Center, O‘ahu. Kashmira’s story is an incredible example of embracing change, building connections, and finding purpose through movement. From her roots in Rhode Island to her life in Hawai‘i, Kas...

When Katie Chin left her high-powered corporate career to follow her creative instincts, she had no idea she was setting the stage for an incredible journey of discovery and reinvention. From navigating life as a chef, entrepreneur, and award-winning culinary personality to unveiling her family’s inspiring legacy through a one-woman show, Katie’s story is a testament to resilience, risk-taking, an...

When Laurel discovered that diverse founders deliver 25% higher returns despite receiving less than 2% of global venture funding, she knew she'd found her mission: transforming this disconnect into opportunity. 👍 On Episode 114 of the Opportunity Knocks podcast, I sat down with venture capitalist and entrepreneur Laurel Mintz for an eye-opening conversation about the untapped potential in di...

Happy, happy Thanksgiving Week! 🦃 I just had the best conversation with Cory Richards, renowned National Geographic photographer, mental health advocate, and professional climber on Episode 113 of the Opportunity Knocks Podcast 🎧 As I sit here sharing this episode, I just have to share that I’m constantly blown away with gratitude for the opportunities I have to meet amazing people like Cory—who...

Let’s get pumped for Episode 111 of Opportunity Knocks “Building Strength through Teamwork and Community” featuring Lisa Solomon, the Founder of The Studio (MDR), a Lagree studio with five locations in LA and a sixth coming in 2025.  This is a special episode, given that it is 111 - an angel number representing good luck, opportunity, confidence and profound transformation. Such a perfectly fittin...

Tamalin Srisook Polo joins me for Episode 112 of Opportunity Knocks: "Be In the Know. Bespoke. Be Open."  All of these words really embody not only who Tamalin is, but the work she does with her incredible boutique experiential marketing and events production business, Savior Agency.  As a young, single mother also at the beginning of  her career, Tamalin knew the power of taking risks a...

Hiya! Happy Friday! Our audience has been loving these mini pods because they’re bite-size information on brilliant topics! Your host, Michelle Valenzuela Wolf, here with a new mini-episode reflecting upon the importance of connection, especially in midlife. So let’s dive in! The kids are dropped off at school and you are finding yourself looking in, now what? Last week I published a New blog post...

Do you believe money is energy? 💰Do you have a healthy relationship with money - whether that be earning, spending, saving or accruing more financial success? 🤔 One thing we know for sure is that money buys us FREEDOM and access. 💯 It doesn’t buy us happiness. This topic has been a consistent theme in my coaching practice over the last 4 years.  My guest on Episode 109 of Opportunity Knocks “Fi...

I’m back with the second mini solo episode of Opportunity Knocks! The first, “Embracing Fear and Finding Freedom” was so well received that we have our second one coming out! Mini Pod ✌️lots of good quick nuggets. Episode 108 “Empowering Your Leader Within: Leading with Confidence” is all about tapping into the leader we all have inside.👏🙌👑 In this 10-minute episode, you will learn: 🛠️ The tool...

ATTENTION Calling fellow curious non-conformists! Kodi Kitchen Berg, Founder of Equipt, owner of Ojai Ice Cream and the former Dr. Maggie on General Hospital, is my guest for Episode 107 of Opportunity Knocks “Leading with Curiosity.” As Kodi transitioned into motherhood, she stepped out of the lime light of entertainment and into the world of entrepreneurship. She knew she had a brilliant idea th...