Empowered Conversations

He spent more than 20 years studying the Bible, reading translations in Greek, and digging deep to find out what's really there. And he's convinced of something remarkable: God has been speaking with you—you just didn't have a clue. Rev. Dr. David Chotka is the Founder and Director of Spirit-Equip Ministries, a trans-denominational equipping ministry focused on developing spiritual dis...

She spent decades masking who she really was—performing versions of herself to fit in, to succeed, to survive. She was diagnosed with dyslexia at 25 and ADHD at 44. And she finally understood that different doesn't mean wrong. Ania Hulsman is a Peak Performance & Inner Alignment Coach who works with leaders and high-achieving adults who think in patterns, feel everything deeply, and are br...

We live in a time of escalating hatred, divisiveness, and violence. And we're all wondering: Is there hope? Can we heal? What can we possibly do? Phyllis E. Leavitt believes the answer lies in something we rarely consider—bringing the principles of the best psychotherapy and inner development to heal our nation. She is a retired psychotherapist with over 34 years of experience treating childre...

She spent over 40 years in corporate America, with the last 17 as a Project Manager for large-scale programs. Then she retired and made it her mission to help entrepreneurs have greater impact by improving their delivery—both in person and online. Victoria "Vicki" Noethling is a speaker, trainer, coach, and podcast host who helps leaders and entrepreneurs find their confidence and share...

For 27 years, Ransom Kong has sat across from court-mandated men—violent, in denial, sometimes dangerous. And almost every time, underneath it, he's found a man who was worn out, hurting, yet still curious and capable of love. Ransom is a former perpetrator who broke his own cycle. At 33, he looked within and found his father. From that moment, he's been relentless in his goal of holistic...

He led his company through the Great Recession—five years of fighting to survive in a tough business climate. And just when it looked like they were going to be able to breathe, another storm hit: an incurable blood cancer called multiple myeloma. Bill Derrick is a family business leader with over 50 years of experience in the construction industry. Through these storms, he was given a gift—the ab...

For the first twenty-some years of her life, Leah Chrest followed a faith of convenience. Then her grandfather—a man with rock-solid faith—challenged her to go deeper. That challenge led her to read more than five hundred near-death experiences, write At the Edge of the Jordan, and cement her faith. Then, the day after her book was published, her husband of thirteen years passed away suddenly. Tha...

She binge ate for 30 years. She spent decades dieting, starting over, and blaming herself. She looked disciplined on the outside but felt out of control with food at night. Then everything changed. Nadege "Nan" Saysana is the One Bite, Done coach. She helps women who lift weights stop binge eating after dinner so they can enjoy food without losing control. Her approach is simple, kind, a...

For years, Julie Heaton lived by the rules, played the roles, and chased achievements. Then she chose something different: to stop performing and start becoming. Julie is an author, transformational mentor, Certified Health & Wellness Coach, and Reiki Master. Her books—including The Manifester's Playbook, The Manifester's Workbook, and ROAR—offer soulful, practical tools for self-disco...

She spent decades in leadership roles where, on paper, everything looked successful—but internally, she was stuck. Respected, accomplished, and dependable, yet operating on autopilot and quietly exhausted. Carla Coates is a leadership coach who helps high performers lead and live more intentionally. After decades of leading teams in high-pressure environments, she learned that professional success...

When he got serious about his faith in high school, some of the doctrines he was taught didn't make sense. They seemed to contradict things Jesus actually said. When he asked questions, he got pat answers—not very satisfying. So James Early kept going back to Jesus. To what Jesus actually said about how we should think, act, live, and love. That became his litmus test for what it means to be a...

She survived the unthinkable. In 1975, the Khmer Rouge took control of Cambodia. Over four years, two million people—a quarter of the population—were killed. Sara Im was held captive in a harsh labor camp, starved, exhausted, and severely sick. She lived through the unimaginable—and she emerged with her faith, her hope, and her will to live intact. Today, Sara is an inspirational speaker and autho...

Within a three-year span, Dr. Lynn Banis lost her mother, her little brother, and her husband. Grief hit her like a tidal wave—and for a while, she wasn't sure she'd ever resurface. But she did. And she built a process to help others do the same. Lynn is a grief and resilience mentor who helps widows transform loneliness into connection and reclaim joy so they can create a vibrant and fulf...

She became blind during her mid-career—and she didn't let that stop her. She reinvented herself as a speaker, author, and advocate, helping others find purpose in their lives and careers. Sara Freeman Smith is an inspirational speaker, author, and passionate disability advocate. She is the author of Turning Stones into Gems: Finding Direction in Your Life & Career (3rd edition)—a book that...

She navigated infidelity, infertility, divorce, and the total breakdown of her life. She rebuilt from nothing but lessons learned. And she reconciled with her husband. Kameran Alareqi is a Gottman certified marriage coach, host of The Married and Connected Podcast, and founder of Recognizing Potential Coaching. She's coached hundreds of couples over the last decade with over a 90% success rate...

For two decades, Suneet Bhatt looked like a success. He helped organizations fight back from the brink, raise millions, and survive crises. And every 18 to 24 months, right after the win, he'd feel bored and empty. He'd start self-sabotaging and walk away. Good work and good outcomes aren't enough when you don't feel good doing the work. So Suneet stopped running and started with h...

There was a stretch where Rowan Vale had given so much of himself away that he looked in the mirror and didn't recognize the man staring back. He'd spent his whole life trading pieces of himself off—to be wanted, to be loved, to be anything but the frightened kid who learned early that love came with a price. What he drowned it all in nearly killed him. It cost him his family, his freedom,...

For 25 years, she hid her hair-pulling disorder from almost everyone in her life. She spent years believing her behavior was something to be ashamed of rather than understood. Then she shaved her head publicly and started investigating her brain. Jessie Hannah is the creator of Bare Becoming—a space for people untangling the patterns that shaped them. Through vulnerable storytelling and conversati...

She overcame a toxic childhood and dedicated her life to helping others heal. For over two decades, Kerie Logan has helped people all over the globe live better lives and lives they love. Kerie is a Human Consciousness Guide, Empowerment Strategist, Spiritual Advisor, award-winning author, and podcaster. She has been voted the best hypnotherapist for 15 consecutive years. She's trained in trau...

He spent years as a commercial fisherman in remote Alaska. He lived in China for over a decade, learning international business and manufacturing. Then he became a single father—and everything changed. Paul Moore is the founder of Smily Mia and inventor of one of the world's best-selling silicone teethers. What began as a simple idea to solve a real parenting challenge has grown into a brand t...

She was an award-winning dancer. She performed on stages, expressing herself through movement. But she wasn't embodying herself. Jenny C. Cohen is an Embodiment & Visibility Master who helps high-achieving women stop overriding themselves. With a Master's in Occupational Therapy, board certification in Integrative Neurosomatic Practice, and over 20 years of experience in movement, perf...

In 2021, her world shattered. Her only daughter passed away from COVID-19. Overnight, at 62 years old, she became the primary caregiver to her 11-year-old granddaughter. Then—a second tragedy struck. Her granddaughter's $216,000 inheritance was stolen by her estranged father. But Pastor Vera Davis refused to give up. She is a seasoned senior pastor with over 40 years in ministry, a widow, a mo...

Mark Taylor is a professional percussionist who has performed with some of the UK's finest orchestras and theatre companies—the English National Ballet, the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, and the Royal Shakespeare Company. But alongside his performing career, Mark discovered a deep passion for education. He co-created a music education company and began delivering whole-class rhythm workshops a...

What does the voice in your head sound like? Is it kind? Encouraging? Supportive? Or is it critical, judgmental, and relentless? For so many of us, that inner voice isn't a friend—it's a bully. It tells us we're not good enough, not smart enough, not worthy enough. It keeps us small, keeps us stuck, keeps us trapped in patterns we can't seem to break. Today's guest calls that v...

He's a quantum physicist who publishes on fundamental quantum mechanics. He's a neuropsychologist, hypnotherapist, and clinical counselor. He's a mountaineer, a psychonaut, and someone who rails against anything institutional. Lincoln Stoller is not your usual therapist. He's not your usual scientist. He's not your usual anything. His work combines science, spirit, economics, a...