Empowered Conversations

She was diagnosed with Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis—and told she would need medication for life. She chose a different path. Jen Germain is a certified functional medicine health coach and the founder of Compass Health Coaching. After reversing her own autoimmune disease without lifelong medication, she has helped over 200 clients heal chronic illness, lose weight sustainably, and re...

In March 2025, Matthew Jenkins reached the lowest point of his life. After battling cancer, chronic health issues, repeated job loss, a failing marriage, and overwhelming emotional pain, he put a gun to his head and seriously considered ending his life. He didn't pull the trigger. That moment became the beginning of a journey that transformed his faith and his life. Matthew is the author of Be...

Most of us know what it's like to wear a mask. We try to appear like we have everything together while privately struggling with disappointment, fear, shame, or unanswered questions. Amarely Quintanilla is an author and journalist who helps people trade performance-based faith for an authentic walk with Christ. Her book, Keeping It Real: Daily Devotions for Those Tired of Pretending, was born...

He trained the conventional way—Mount Sinai residency, 12 years as a hospitalist, Assistant Professor at Texas Tech. And the longer he practiced, the more he noticed a pattern conventional medicine could not explain: patients with good labs and bad lives. Dr. Shiv Kumar Goel is a board-certified internist and functional medicine physician in San Antonio, founder of Prime Vitality Care, and author...

She's been married for 24 years. She's walked through the fire—addiction, heartbreak, survival—to create a deeply fulfilling, spiritually grounded, and joy-filled partnership. Doc Harmony is a relationship coach, the founder of The Queens Circle, and the co-founder of H.E.A.L. Her journey began with chaos and pain—poor choices, wild living, self-destruction. She learned through deep strugg...

He spent 15 years in the Navy as a Chief Petty Officer. He achieved financial freedom through real estate and walked away from service four years early—not because he had to, but because he'd built enough to choose. Tim Kelly is a real estate investor, bestselling author, and certified High Performance Coach. He's been involved in nearly 2,000 income-producing units, serves on the Board of...

She survived seven toxic marriages that included abuse, divorce, death, and being a prison wife. For over 20 years, she didn't know she was married to a narcissist—until the pandemic gave her time to look at what she wanted. JoAnn Fawcett is the author of three books—Midlife Magic, The Prince Was Wrong, and Wisdom from My Grandmothers—sharing her journey from toxic to thriving. She left the Mo...

She was a successful businesswoman, mother, and partner. By all outer measures, she had it all. But beneath the trappings of success, she couldn't shake the growing angst and depression that accompanied the weight of imposter syndrome. Then the death of her son shook the very foundation of her existence. When the call came again a decade later, it was unmistakable. Jazzmyn Lauff left a success...

He's a retired soldier, a novelist, a YouTube creator, and a self-described "goofball by leadership style." He's figured out the war in Iraq to his scoundrelly satisfaction. He's written love stories where Covid is the bad guy. And he uses humor to balance descriptions of really traumatic stuff. Ken Dupar is the author of novels that blend romance, history, and humor—includin...

He spent 16 years in social engineering and human risk behavior—and he realized that traditional security training is fundamentally broken. Lee Anderson is a cybersecurity expert who challenges the "blame and shame" approach to security. He advocates for a human-centered model that uses mindfulness, game-based learning, and psychological safety to create lasting behavior change. He's...

He has a PhD in English literature and a PsyD in Psychoanalysis. He's written books on Plato, Homer, and Sophocles, and he's published poetry. And he's written a book about faith called Into Theism: Overcoming Obstacles to Belief in God. Dr. Jamey Hecht is a psychoanalyst, author, and literary scholar in Brooklyn, New York. His new book is designed for thinking people who already want...

She's reinvented herself multiple times—property management, real estate, coaching, and now author. But one thing has stayed constant: her belief that everyone holds the power to create a beautiful life. Terry Bean is the author of ABRACADABRA, a children's book that encourages kids and adults alike to find their "HAPPY PLACE" and embrace their unique journey. She's a certifi...

She's a wife, mother, author, and faith-driven entrepreneur dedicated to helping Christians resist temptations and cultivate Christ-centered love. Miracle Sims is the host of the GSL Talk Show and a Christian Accountability/Cultivation Coach who helps individuals discover their purpose, grow in faith, and build meaningful relationships rooted in God's principles. In this episode of Empower...

For 33 years, TS Wright has been involved in Christian ministry—working with students, athletes, and adults through organizations like CRU and FCA. He's a biblical and historical scholar focused on discipleship, biblical truth, prophecy, and historical theology. He's the voice of the Kingdom Cross Roads Podcast and the author of the God Centered Concept series—a comprehensive curriculum of...

He grew up in a family of abuse—where physical touch became his preferred love language, not because it was loving, but because it was consistent. He came to think that was the way to express love. But deep inside, he knew that was a twisted belief. Paul Zolman is the international bestselling author of The Role of Love. He created a paradigm shift that moved him from a childhood boot camp of abus...

He was considered "good for nothing," his first business failed, and he hit rock bottom. That failure became the turning point that led him to create his "DNA for the Future"—a framework that transformed his life. Tom Meyers is an osteopath, body-centred stress coach, and self-described "Fitfull Futures Explorer." He's the author of Futurize Yourself and The Futur...

Most practitioners are interested in what is painful. David Jeter is interested in why that structure is painful. David is a physical therapist with 23 years of experience and the owner of Acceleration Physical Therapy in Spokane, Washington. He specializes in orthopedic care using manual therapy and functional exercise—looking for biomechanical dysfunction above and below the irritable tissue to...

He served in the U.S. Navy, traveled the globe, and learned what it really takes to connect with women from diverse cultures. Now he helps millions of men unlock their full potential. Lopaze Lasane is a trusted dating adviser to millions, the author of three acclaimed books on attraction and personal empowerment, and the host of the Love Can't Wait podcast. He provides men with straightforward...

He's been a journalist, a stand-up comic, a janitor, a theater performer, an electronics technician, a disco dance instructor, and a retired Navy Master Chief. And he still doesn't know what he wants to be when he grows up. John Verrico is a speaker, humorist, and self-described "nerdy international speaker" who helps people keep their inner motivational TORCH burning. His TORCH...

She survived cancer—and then she had to survive the aftermath no one talks about. Multiple near-death complications, abandonment, and a complete rebuilding of her life from the ground up. Alicia Rush is a speaker, author, and cancer survivor who transforms adversity into actionable resilience. She's the author of The Good Kind of Cancer: Turning Pain Into Purpose—a powerful narrative that chal...

He was on the path to becoming a university president—successful, accomplished, climbing the ladder. And he was burning out. Dr. Jonathan Locust is a researcher and the Founder of ConsciRise, a platform helping people heal and grow through community and self-awareness. After experiencing deep burnout and health decline, he undertook a 24-day fast that restored his health and expanded his understan...

When was the last time you woke up feeling truly rested? Dr. Melissa Milanak is a licensed clinical psychologist, executive consultant, and keynote speaker specializing in sleep, stress, and workplace wellbeing. She's a leading expert in how sleep impacts everything from productivity to emotional well-being, and has recently given a TEDx talk entitled "Sleep: NOT the impossible dream&quot...

He grew up watching his mother fight through life with one lung. He was beaten and falsely arrested at 12. He survived a high-speed accident at 19 that left 52 staples across both legs. After 15 years building a career for someone else, he walked away to bet on himself. Jordan Mendoza is the Founder & CEO of Blaze Your Own Trail Consulting, the host of a top 1.5% ranked podcast, and a keynote...

She spent years in addiction and misdiagnosis before she finally understood what was actually happening in her nervous system. That understanding changed everything. Carrie Davidson is a registered nurse, CPTSD survivor, and trauma-informed coach with 15 years of personal healing experience. She is the author of the memoir Addicted to Trauma: A Memoir of CPTSD, Addiction, and Taking My Life Back a...

She's a former private investigator, a published photographer and professional model, a former educator, and now a Relationship Pattern Coach specializing in Narcissistic Abuse Recovery. Virginia McConnell helps people who keep repeating the same relationship patterns—different face, same dynamic. She works with people recovering from toxic and narcissistic relationships who are learning to tr...