The Power Transformation Podcast

What if the very thing the world tells you is too soft to matter is actually the most powerful leadership tool you will ever possess? Teresa K. Page left everything familiar behind with only ten dollars in her pocket and a dream to discover who she was beyond her family, her hometown, and everything she had ever known.  In this deeply moving episode, Teresa shares the unforgettable journey that to...

What if the secret to building wealth had far less to do with strategy and everything to do with how worthy you believe you are of having it?  At just 12 years old, Louis Swart woke up in a hospital with no memory of who he was and a long road back to learning how to walk, talk, and rebuild his entire identity from scratch.  In this fascinating and soul stirring episode, Louis shares how he went o...

What would you sacrifice for the freedom of millions of people you may never meet? For Zolal Habibi, the answer has been everything.  Born in the United States to Iranian activist parents, Zolal was shaped early by a devastating loss that would alter the entire course of her life and set her on a path of resistance she has never once abandoned.  In this gripping and deeply moving episode, Zolal sh...

What do you do when life takes everything from you all at once and still asks you to keep going? In just over a year, Morenike Oyenusi experienced the deaths of four of her closest loved ones, and yet she never once let go of her faith or her sense of purpose.  In this breathtaking and deeply moving episode, Morenike shares how she raised three children through unimaginable grief, founded a publis...

What if the story you have been carrying inside you your entire life is actually the very thing that could set you free?  Gail Harris has spent decades on a deeply personal spiritual journey, moving from the trauma of a shattered childhood and a life lived in fear of being blindsided, to the yoga ashrams, the inner work, and the profound awakening that ultimately led her to her true calling.  As a...

What if the very thing the world told you was your greatest weakness turned out to be your most extraordinary superpower? Coach Willie Blake spent years hiding behind silence, shame, and a carefully constructed mask after being diagnosed with dyslexia in first grade, carrying a weight that most people around him never even knew existed.  In this electrifying and deeply human episode, Willie shares...

What does it truly mean to make the world accessible, not just on paper, but in spirit? Jenna Udenberg has been navigating that question from a wheelchair since the age of 8, and what started as a personal journey through pain, resilience, and a fight just to be seen eventually became a mission to change how the world thinks, talks, and acts around disability.  In this powerful and eye opening epi...

What if the life you always dreamed of was waiting for you on the other side of the world, and you finally said "yes"? Chanoa Inez did exactly that, trading the familiar for the extraordinary, crossing oceans, and stepping into something that felt nothing short of magical. But life, as it often does, had a different plan.  What unfolded over the next decade would quietly unravel everythi...

What do you do when the very thing you are meant to do with your life is the same thing the world tells you that you cannot? Dr. Danny Brassell spent his early years attending 18 different schools before the age of 12, being called stupid, and stuttering through a world that did not know what to do with him.  What happened next is the kind of story that makes you want to put down every excuse you...

What do you do when a doctor looks you in the eyes and tells you that you have 4 to 6 months to live? For Mark Ruegg, the answer was to refuse that sentence with everything in him and go searching for a different truth.  Diagnosed with one of the rarest and most aggressive forms of Stage IV pancreatic cancer, Mark made a decision that would change not just his body but his entire understanding of...

What if the very thing you spent fifteen years hiding was actually the key to unlocking everything you were created to do?  Stephanie Brandolini knows that journey intimately. As an award winning screenwriter and international bestselling author, Stephanie has built a life and a career on the power of story, but her most important story began in the darkest and most private corners of her own mind...

What does it take to walk away from everything you have built, with no clients, no bookings, and no guarantees, and still believe without a shadow of a doubt that you are exactly where you are supposed to be?  Scott Schilling did just that, and what unfolded over the next three decades would take him to over 3,000 stages alongside some of the most iconic names in the world.  In this electrifying e...

What if everything they told you about yourself was wrong? At just eight years old, Yosi Kossowsky was handed a label that was never his to carry, and for decades it followed him into every classroom, every relationship, and every room he dared to walk into. Yet somewhere between the rejection, the silence, and the long road nobody saw coming, something in Yosi refused to stay broken.  Today as an...

What if the worst moment of your life was actually the beginning of your greatest purpose? At just 25 years old, Maria Garcia woke up paralyzed from the nose down, completely mute, and fully conscious yet confused as the world moved around her.  A massive stroke would set her on a decade of healing and ultimately spark her calling as a certified nutrition coach. Today Maria helps others transform...

He spent the first years of his life in foster care, searching for stability, identity, and a place to belong, but what followed was a path marked by crime, addiction, and choices that could have cost him everything.  In this powerful conversation, Ken Miller, resilience coach and national speaker, shares how his life experiences became the very foundation for the man he chose to become.  Now a hi...

What do you do when your career shifts and your marriage begins to unravel at the same time? In this reflective conversation, Carol Williams shares how job loss, marital challenges, and unexpected life changes pushed her to reevaluate her identity and begin again. From rebuilding her sense of self to creating Beacon of Light, Carol now helps leaders move forward without losing themselves in the pr...

What happens when speaking up costs you everything you’ve built? In this gripping conversation, Roy Coughlan, podcaster coach, serial entrepreneur, and author, shares how financial loss, corruption, and over 100 court cases didn’t silence him but rather they forced him to confront who he really was and decide how he would move forward.  From navigating betrayal and rebuilding after losing millions...

The phone rings. A doctor’s voice delivers words that change everything. In this deeply moving conversation, Zoraida Morales shares how a cancer diagnosis (Chronic Myeloid Leukemia) followed by 13 years of chemotherapy and subsequently divorce became the turning points that reshaped her life, her priorities, and her understanding of self-love.  Now a Certified Nutrition Cancer Coach, speaker, and...

What does it really mean to live your personal brand instead of simply talking about it? In this episode, Dr. Brigitte Bojkowszky, founder of Bridget Brands, shares her remarkable journey from childhood dreams of becoming a flight attendant to earning a PhD, teaching in academia, and ultimately stepping into entrepreneurship and leadership coaching.  Through defining “light bulb moments,” financia...

What if midlife is not the time to slow down, but the moment to recreate your entire identity courageously? In this energizing episode, Ronda Taylor shares how she sold nearly everything she owned after divorce, left a comfortable life behind, and spent nine years traveling the world to rediscover who she truly was.  A mother, grandmother, TEDx Speaker, Digital Nomad, and Founder of Midlife Rondav...

Before you change the world, you must decide who you are within it. In this intimate conversation, Tara Jaye Frank opens her heart about the evolution from a painfully shy child in New Bedford, Massachusetts to a wife, mother, author, and nationally respected leadership and culture consultant who helps organizations strengthen employee experience and close the contribution gap.  We explore the mes...

What does it take to rebuild yourself again and again when life keeps testing your limits? In this conversation, former UFC fighter turned entrepreneur and high-performance coach Clifford Starks shares his journey from childhood obesity and financial struggle to disciplined leadership and bold vision.  From confronting fear to developing resilience, Clifford discusses in-depth the mindset shifts t...

Toxic love does not usually announce itself. It slowly chips away at your confidence, your voice, and your sense of who you are until one day you realize you no longer recognize yourself. In this deeply honest conversation, toxic relationship recovery coach, storyteller, podcaster, poet, and brand strategist Katina Horton shares how she survived a toxic marriage, confronted intergenerational traum...

Some of the strongest people you know are quietly carrying more than anyone realizes, and that strength deserves to be honored. In this honest and affirming conversation, mental health advocate and professional speaker, Maddie Andrews shares what it truly means to live a meaningful, purpose-filled life while navigating OCD and Bipolar Disorder 1 courageously. As a peer support specialist and found...

What happens when the weight you’re carrying isn’t just physical, but emotional, relational, and deeply tied to survival? In this powerful conversation, Shelly Besancon shares her path from childhood silence and an abusive marriage to reclaiming her voice, her body, and her sense of self after unimaginable loss. Shelly opens up about how emotional healing became the doorway to releasing 65 pounds...