The Power Transformation Podcast

What if the pressure to lead isn’t the problem but the way you’ve been carrying it is? In this transparent conversation, Leadership Coach Randy Wheeler discusses what it means to lead without striving, forcing, or losing yourself in the process. Randy shares how faith reshaped his approach to leadership, moving him from willpower and control toward trust, peace, and purpose both at work and at hom...

In a new year many people feel the quiet tension of knowing their lives no longer fully reflect who they have become. In this solo episode, I, Alethea Felton, speak directly to those standing at a crossroads, carrying success, responsibility, and growth while sensing a deeper need for alignment.  This conversation explores what it means to outgrow roles, environments, and expectations without sham...

There are moments in life that quietly decide the direction of your future, and Jared Barto lived through several that nearly cost him his. In this deeply moving conversation, Jared opens up about surviving suicidal despair, redefining his value, and walking away from a life that looked successful but felt empty inside. From corporate burnout to building his company Funnel Fixer Upper, Jared share...

What if the key to transforming your life is hidden in the challenges you never expected to face? In this Best of Episode of The Power Transformation Podcast, I sit down with M.B. Paradise, a former athletic trainer whose journey led her to become the author of the heartwarming children’s book Beach Santa. Inspired by resilience and her passion for disability inclusion, M.B. shares how she turned...

Leadership is often celebrated in moments of success, but rarely examined in moments of grief, failure, and impossible decisions. In this deeply transparent conversation, Curtis Kelley opens up about the experiences during his Air Force service that forever reshaped how he sees leadership, responsibility, and care for others.  From high-pressure missions to heartbreaking realities that demanded pr...

Alan Underwood’s life reads like a steady climb followed by sudden turbulence and a powerful return to altitude. A pilot, entrepreneur, and philanthropist, Alan opens up about navigating profound personal loss, a moment that nearly ended everything, and the inner reckoning that redirected his life toward service, self-love, and purpose.  From aviation and entrepreneurship to leading life-saving mi...

In this episode from Season 2 back in December 2023, it's all about the holiday season. With it being in full swing, it's easy to get caught up in the hustle and bustle and find yourself feeling burnt out. But, it doesn't have to be that way! In this episode, we'll discuss five holistic wellness tips that can help you avoid burnout and navigate the holidays with ease. From prio...

For so many people the holidays bring more than celebration; they bring a deep ache of change, transition, or loneliness. In this solo episode I pull back the curtain on the realities so many quietly endure: New beginnings, fractured family ties, or facing empty chairs at the table.  Whether you’re in a season of rebuilding, navigating grief, or simply searching for meaning, this conversation is y...

Some awakenings begin quietly. For Heather Eck it began with a spiritual nudge that pulled her out of a draining corporate life and into a calling rooted in art, intuition, and emotional healing.  In this enlightening conversation, Heather shares how synesthesia (experiencing one sense through another) shaped her creative world, how leaving a toxic workplace opened the path to freedom, and how she...

There are moments in life when survival becomes a choice, and sometimes the only lifeline is the thing that awakens your entire being. In this gripping episode, Jasari shares how music became both an escape from a world of gangs and violence and the calling that transformed his life as an athlete to one of a musical artist.  From unexpected challenges to grief in more ways than one, Jasari reveals...

What happens when the descendant of Holocaust survivors channels generational resilience into transforming lives across business, finance, and philanthropy?  Bill Korman’s extraordinary story stretches from Navy service to entrepreneurial ventures to supporting organizations that are committed to fighting human trafficking, researching cures for childhood cancer, and assisting military veterans. E...

After the devastation of divorce and a harrowing battle with breast cancer, Divorce Recovery Consultant Renee “RaeJae” Johnson refused to let heartbreak or hardship define her future.  In this authentic conversation, RaeJae shares how she found the courage to rebuild her life, rediscover her confidence, and create a supportive community for women on similar journeys.  Through faith, self-reflectio...

Legacy is not about what you leave behind; it's about how you live every single day. In this dynamic episode, Dr. Andrea Adams-Miller reveals her unconventional journey from the musical theater stage to the boardrooms of business, neuroscience, and publicity.  Whether drafting high-stakes legal contracts, conquering colon cancer, or mentoring clients, Dr. Andrea brings a rare blend of grit, w...

Some stories remind us that it’s possible to rebuild, even after the unimaginable. In this moving episode, Jenny Burba shares how she navigated the heartbreak of loss first through the pain of stillbirth then suddenly as a young widow while forging a path of resilience, faith, and creative renewal. Jenny opens up about rediscovering her identity beyond her role as a mother of 13 children (11 biolo...

When life knocked her down through burnout, a toxic relationship, and a career setback, Brittany Russell didn’t just rebuild; she reinvented herself from the inside out.  In this empowering episode, Brittany shares how she left the corporate grind of aviation to become an Energy & Embodiment Coach helping women over age 35 to go from drained to energized and confident.  Blending her expertise...

Imagine staring down $250,000 in credit card debt and a life unraveling from the inside out. That was the reality for Chris Felton until he made the radical decision to confront his deepest money beliefs and start building wealth from within.  In this unforgettable episode, Chris (now a bestselling author, global speaker, and President of AOG Wealth Partners which is a thriving financial services...

Do you give in easily if someone asks you to do something? Are you the “go-to” person for almost everyone in your life? Is saying “no” difficult for you? Do you find that you lose quality time from your immediate family or closest loved ones because you’re fulfilling other requests? Well, if you know someone like this or if you answered “yes” to any of these questions, then this encore episode is...

After surviving two abusive marriages, chronic illness, finding true love ultimately and then the heartbreak of losing her beloved husband to early onset Alzheimer’s, Darlene Greene discovered that healing often begins where hope was nearly lost. In this moving episode, Darlene, a United States Navy veteran and also a Master Foundational Cell Activation Technology Consultant, opens up about transf...

When so much in her world seemed to fall apart, this trailblazer refused to let adversity have the final say. Instead, she became a catalyst for faith fueled transformation on a global scale. In this episode, Elaine Lankford, former nurse and founder of the She Steps Forward International, shares how her life was upended by professional loss and personal grief only to discover a higher calling tha...

What if the path from high school dropout to doctor of education is possible for you, too? In this moving episode, Dr. Karla Valrie-Potts pulls back the curtain on her remarkable journey from turbulent teen years to ultimately earning her GED to rising as a powerhouse educator, university professor, and founder of KVP Education Consulting. Dr. VP shares the pivotal moments, faith, and resilience t...

What happens when you step out on faith, only to have life test your resilience in the most unexpected ways? In this transparent solo episode, I pull back the curtain on the realities of full-time entrepreneurship while caring for aging parents and navigating my father’s battle with stage 4 cancer and dementia as well as my mother’s own health setbacks. With honesty and heart, I share the weight o...

Childhood abuse attempted to silence his voice and his story, but instead of breaking, he became a voice for healing. In this resilient and redemptive episode, global speaker and author Lawrence Harris shares how he rose from trauma, abandonment, and early responsibility to become a beacon of strength for young people worldwide. With fishing as his quiet place and public speaking as his power sour...

What happens when a young boy silenced by poverty, pain, and shame grows into a man who dares to reclaim his voice and then uses it to help others find theirs? In this raw and redemptive conversation, motivational speaker Chris Michael Rushing shares how the battles of his past from childhood trauma to addiction and divorce became the very soil for growth, self-love, and a new identity rooted in p...

What fuels someone to build an elite career strategy firm while navigating a chronic illness that once threatened to derail everything? In this compelling conversation, Porschia Parker-Griffin, psychology-trained founder of Fly High Coaching, pulls back the curtain on her 12-year career journey, the silent pain of endometriosis, and the quiet grit it took to move from sales to CEO. She opens up ab...

In this solo episode (and probably the shortest episode ever), I have a special announcement regarding August...and I'd love your help with something, too! I invite you to leave a positive message with your insights, feedback, or uplifting message. Support the show Thank you for listening to The Power Transformation Podcast with Alethea Felton. One to two episodes are released weekly. To supp...