The Journey to Empowerment

Do you know what God's truth is discovering you? Have you been agreeing with lies concerning who you are based on what you believe about yourself and what others have spoken over you? If you said, "yes", then you need to check ou this episode and rediscover God's truth about you!

On this episode of the Journey to Empowerment podcast, Angela Guerrero shares how it's important to believe in the vision that God has given each of us. You may find yourself not believing because of what people have said or you don't feel qualified to make the vision a reality. However, we have to cast down the lies and believe the truth that we are more than capable of making our God-given visio...

Do you find yourself comparing yourself to others? If you answered yes, don' worry your not alone. The truth is we don't have to compare ourselves. Zenobia N. Porter dive deep into why we compare ourselves and how we can overcome this.

This episode is about living life beyond fear, excuses, past mistakes and failures, and hurt. You will learn a few steps to take to start living an abundant life.

Many of us live our lives according to the beliefs and opinions of other people. Some of us are too occupied with thinking and being like everyone else wants us to be. What if we made a conscious decision to live life according to God's original plan for us? What if we stopped being afraid of what others will say and just live life on our own terms? Guest Deonna Moore Taylor rocks the boat by shar...

On this episode, Jennifer Harris shares her story of colorism as a mother of bi-racial children. Jennifer gets real and opens up about having to prove that her children are hers because they are of a lighter skin tone. She shares the hurtful experience of her children being rejected by family and also society. Jennifer combats colorism by affirming her daughters and sharing words to encourage ever...

On the episode, I have the pleasure of speaking with Sarah Webb as she shared her experience as an African-American woman who has been affected by colorism since her childhood. She shares her story of being rejected because of her darker skin. We explore what we believe the root cause of colorism is and how society plays a role in the perpetuation of colorism. 

In this episode, Kevin Lewis shares his story of being diagnosed with ADHD at the age of 41. He takes us on his journey of being treated for epilepsy as a child which resulted in his delayed diagnosis of ADHD. Despite his diagnosis, Kevin has successfully obtained several college degrees and is a prolific writer for Rejoicing Hope Magazine and is working towards becoming a certified personal train...

In this episode, I have the pleasure of interviewing Musical artist Heather Petero. She explains how a legacy is leaving a gift with someone. Heather also shares how we don't have to wait until we die to give someone a gift. We can gift some with friendship, love, etc. right now while we are alive.

This episode is about putting yourself first and not feeling guilty about it. We are all guilty of going the extra mile for everyone else and neglecting ourselves. It is important that we put ourselves first on our list so we can serve others from a place of fullness and not emptiness. Never allow anyone to guilt you about being your number one priority!

This episode is to encourage you to live in 2017. Do what makes you happy and what scares you. Forget about the naysayers and focus on you. You have lives to change including your own.  

In this episode, Sequoia T. Gillyard shares what real sisterhood is and is not. Being in a sisterhood is a powerful and amazing experience. We have to remember that building genuine relationships is key to being successful in life. I use to have issues with women that stemmed from my childhood but I learned that having sisters has added so much value to my life. I hope you enjoy this episode and f...

Necole shares her nightmare of being abused by her husband for two years. She quickly realized that the law was not on her side as they did nothing to protect her from her abuser. Verbally and physically abused, Necole self-esteem dwindled. Her breaking point was being trapped in a speeding car as her abuser wouldn't held her captive. 

Ruthann shares her experience of dealing with domestic violence. She thought she was in a loving and committed relationship but the tides quickly turn. She experienced verbal and physical abuse. Her unborn child was also traumatized by the abuse. Having her life and her daughter's life at risk was enough for Ruthann to move across the country to start a new life.

Jeaneta Potts, found herself married and pregnant by the age of 17. She also found herself being verbally, emotionally, and physically abused by her husband. She lost her sense of who she was trying to be a good mother and wife. The abuse made her life a living nightmare but she gained the courage to leave so her children could have a better future.

Cassandra Goodman shares her story of being verbally, emotionally, and physically abused by a man she once knew as the love of her life. She shares her experience of being isolated from family and friends. This courageous woman recalls the day she had to leave everything behind in order to regain control of her own life for her and her children.

On this episode, Tamara South opens up about finding her mother dead at 6-years-old. Believing she was responsible for her mother's death led her down a path of loneliness and confusion. She tried to commit suicide to stop the pain but by the power of God she was "STOPPED."  

In this episode, Na'Kole Watson shares her story of attempting suicide 22 times. She shares her journey of coming to the realization that she is loved by God and that her life matters. She tackles the subject of many Christians being in church and suicidal. She addresses the need to get help and to not be ashamed in getting help. If you or someone you know have or are currently dealing with suicid...

In this episode, Keenya Kelly discusses the sacrifices that entrepreneurs have to make in order to be successful. She also shares her wisdom on things to consider before becoming an entrepreneur. If you desire to be an entrepreneur then you MUST listen to this episode.

Pamela Dukes gets raw and real about being sexually abused by a family member and how her abuse was swept under the rug. She shares her year of being angry at her abusers and those who should have protected her. Wanting to be free from the bondage her anger created, she went through the necessary process of dealing with her past and learning to forgive.

Frances Purrier, shares her story of being repeatedly raped as a child. She recalls seeing her mother engaged in prostitution in their family home. Witnessing her mother in sexual acts lead her down a path of becoming addicted to porn.

Shereka Cotton share her experience of being sexually abused by her step-father. She shares the pain she went through for so many years and how she was upset with God. However, she learned to forgive her abuse and build a relationship with her Heavenly Father.

Jajuana Smoot shares her story of being molested by her step-father for 8 years. She battled depression and suicidal thoughts for many years. Listen to her remarkable story.

In this episode, Candice Caldwell shares her expertise as a counselor why we should seek help after being raped and molested. She dives in and shares why counseling is a big stigma in the African-American Community. 

In this episode, Romel Williams shares her nightmare of being raped by a stranger in her home while being in college. She shares how she was angry with God and how she tried to kill herself using a bottle of 60 pills.