Empowered Conversations

He's been immersed in books and the expression of ideas for over 35 years. He's overseen the publishing of 500 books—and authored seven himself. His new novel is a high-concept speculative thriller published by Histria and distributed by Simon & Schuster. John Bond is a fiction and non-fiction author, publishing consultant, and creator of The Little Guides series on writing and publish...

Dr. Stan Block has spent over 40 years caring for children in rural Kentucky—and along the way, he became one of the nation's most published pediatricians, authoring more than 170 peer-reviewed papers that helped advance modern vaccines and pediatric care . As a young pediatrician, Dr. Block discovered that many of his sickest patients—cases of tularemia, Ehrlichiosis, and other perplexing ill...

She lost her father in a tragic farming accident. Years later, she became her mother's caregiver—and then lost her too. Most of that happened before she was 26. Her therapist told her to journal. She wrote a book instead. Brougan Sheets is a debut novelist, speaker, and entrepreneur who's turning life's plot twists into pages. Her story is raw, honest, and unexpectedly humorous. She sp...

He was sitting alone in his car after work. On paper, he looked successful. He had built a career, worked hard, and done what society tells us we're supposed to do. But he found himself asking: "After all this work, why doesn't this feel like success?" Chad Betz is the author of An Authentic Success: You Aren't Too Old and It's Not Too Late!—and he knows that feeling inti...

She overcame a life-threatening chronic illness after exhausting all conventional medical routes. Her discovery of EFT and Hacking Reality restored her health in ways she never thought possible. Sophia Torrini is a transformation catalyst, certified Clinical EFT practitioner, and specialist in Hacking Reality. With a Master's in Public Health and advanced training under Dr. Joe Dispenza, she h...

She spent 30 years binge eating in secret. She stole food, ate off others' plates, and scavenged out of the trash. Then one night, on TV, she heard the words "compulsive overeater" and everything changed. Ronni Robinson is a Certified Eating Disorder Recovery Coach, author of Out of the Pantry: A Disordered Eating Journey, and someone who has been recovered from binge eating for 18 y...

He lost his mother at 7 and his father at 13. Orphaned before his teenage years, he could have been defined by his loss. Instead, he chose to be defined by his purpose. Dr. Oluwole Babatunde is a physician-scientist, psychiatrist, epidemiologist, author, and faithful servant-leader. He serves as Chief Resident in Psychiatry at Prisma Health in South Carolina and has published over 60 peer-reviewed...

He's lived and worked in America, Japan, South America, and China. He speaks four languages. And he's concluded that urgent reform is needed to reverse America's decline—and achieve its potential based on freedom and prosperity. Evan Jaqua is the creator of the Solutions Party—a platform for bold, practical ideas to transform American politics, journalism, the economy, and more. He bel...

She showed up to her husband's funeral in all red. Why red? It's the color of celebration, fire, and force. Red represents the flame of the Holy Spirit. It's also the signature color of the ALS Association. Rachel Kerr Schneider is an author and speaker who has experienced loss. Her first book, The Widow Chose Red?, chronicles her journey with her husband John through his terminal diag...

He spent years grinding alone, teaching himself everything, making every mistake the hard way. He thought asking for help was for the uber rich. Then he realized he could partner with others—and that shift changed everything. David Hori buys profitable local businesses with a focus on preserving what founders built: their employees, culture, and legacy. He also advises established owners between g...

She spent years searching for purpose as an educator, wife, mother, sales manager, business owner, and school principal. She defined herself by what she held—until God taught her to focus instead on what He would grow through her. Dawn Stephens is a self-proclaimed Fruit Pot—a vessel created by the Potter. She's the award-winning author of The Little Pot and a series of children's books th...

He's created a character seen by millions of children. He's been on Entertainment Tonight, Good Morning America, and the Today Show. He's also faced tragedy, loss, and the challenges of combining families. And he's still laughing, still telling stories, and still passing on values. Dr. Samuel Lee Bowman is an author, entertainer, entrepreneur, and psychologist. He's the creator...

She never intended to build a rescue organization. One stray cat led to another. And today, she leads CatPAWS—a nonprofit that has saved thousands of cats and kittens, reduced euthanasia rates from 1,000 to 100 per year, and built a community of citizen rescuers. Deborah Felin Magaldi is the Director of CatPAWS, the Helen Sanders Cat Protection and Welfare Society. With an MBA and a background in...

The stories in your mind may not be true—but the feelings they create are real. And when you learn to observe them with mindfulness, something shifts. Rev. Amitha Khema is a Buddhist monk, mindfulness teacher, and the Buddhist Chaplain at George Washington University. For over 15 years, he's been helping people cultivate clarity, compassion, and inner peace in everyday life. In this episode of...

She's a worm advocate, sprout grower, and laughter yoga teacher. She calls herself "Cathy Crawly Laughing Bean Queen." And she's on a mission to help you live a happier, healthier, more sustainable life. Cathy Nesbitt is a multi-award-winning environmental innovator and Health & Wellness Advocate. She founded Cathy's Crawly Composters, Cathy's Sprouters, and Cathy&#39...

He had tongue cancer. Twice. They took his tongue. He says, "I can't talk about it!" But he's still teaching, still writing, still helping people understand God in fresh, funny, and deeply meaningful ways. Dr. Gerald Robison—affectionately known as Dr. G—has pastored churches on three continents, trained Bible teachers in over 25 countries, and authored award-winning books. He us...

He almost walked away from music in 2003. He was tired of rejection, tired of feeling like he wasn't good enough. But he didn't quit. And his persistence paid off—with millions of records sold, 18 Eurovision entries, and a bestselling book. Greig Watts is a songwriter, publisher, mentor, and author of Keeping the Dream Alive. He's built one of the UK's most successful independent p...

You can do serious intellectual work outside of academia, enrich your community, and have lots of fun along the way. Dr. Sheldon Greaves is the author of The Guerrilla Scholar's Handbook—part how-to, part memoir, and part manifesto that celebrates the pleasures and perils of the independent life of the mind. He earned a Ph. D. from UC Berkeley while living and working in Silicon Valley, and ha...

At 33, Jennifer Halls walked away from a stable career as a museum curator to do something that had no title, no financial safety net, and no roadmap. She just had a knowing she couldn't argue with any longer. Jennifer Halls is an Intuition Consultant, author, artist, and educator who has led more than 25,000 sessions helping people discover, understand, and confidently trust their knowing. In...

Change is inevitable. Growth is a choice. And you are worth choosing growth. Brigitta Dau is a Mind, Body, Soul Coach—a Reiki Master, author, speaker, and creative synergist who helps people reconnect with their inner wisdom, overcome blocks, and create lives infused with purpose and creativity. In this episode of Empowered Conversations, we talk about: · Brigitta's journey from actress to coa...

What if consciousness isn't created by the brain—but the brain is a receiver of a larger field of awareness? What if the divine isn't separate from you—but the essence of who you really are? Alan Gillanders is an author, speaker, and teacher of Quantum Spirituality—weaving together the mystical and the scientific, the ancient and the modern. His book, The Sacred Hum of I AM, invites reader...

He moved to the Cayman Islands with $100. He ran out of money and slept on the beach. He got fired. He started a business anyway. He became a pilot with questionable landing skills. He survived near-death adventures around the world. And he became an Amazon bestselling author. Charles "Chuck" Mobley is proof that ordinary people can live extraordinary lives. His memoir, Leap Before You L...

Ghosts just seem to find Tina Erwin. It's as if she's a "ghost magnet." But she's not just a psychic—she's a Ghost Helper. She teaches the living how to help the dead cross over into the Heaven World. Tina Erwin is an author of nine books on metaphysics, a retired Navy Commander, and the founder of GhostHelpers.com. Her mission is simple: to empower everyone to help any g...

For years, she lived with unresolved trauma, chronic pain, PTSD, and anxiety—never realizing her body wasn't the problem. It was the messenger, revealing emotional wounds that needed healing. Constance André is a faith-based transformational speaker, trauma-informed coach, and five-time award-winning author of Resurrected Worth: When My Body Failed, God Prevailed. Through surrendering her pain...

He retired at 62—and realized he hadn't saved enough. He worried he would outlive his income. Instead of going back to work, he learned to trade. He lost $150,000. He wanted to give up. His partner said: "Keep going." And he did. Mitch Abel is the Founder and CEO of Investment Current LLC. After years of trial and error, study, and practice, he achieved financial independence, elimin...