Empowered Conversations

You don't have to be rich to travel the world—you just have to be smart about it. Linda King is The Smart Travelista. She's an author, travel writer, travel blogger, and travel coach with a background in banking and an MBA. Her mission is simple: help people travel the world for less. In this episode of Empowered Conversations, we talk about: · How to save money before and while traveling...

She spent years battling her weight, her confidence, and even an eating disorder. She felt stuck, defeated, and like her best years were behind her. Then she made a decision—a decision that changed everything. Carolyn Hatton is a life coach, author, and speaker who helps women in their 40s, 50s, and beyond break free from the belief that aging defines their future. Through mindset shifts, lifelong...

She discovered homeopathy when her 9-month-old's repeated ear infections were cleared with one natural remedy. Now she's a certified classical homeopath who helps people toward better health with chronic conditions. Abby Beale is the creator of Homeopathy Primer: Getting Started With Homeopathy, a 384-page study guide and reference tool created with contributions from over 35 homeopaths. S...

Her words have literally flown to the moon as part of the Lunar Legacy project via SpaceX Falcon 9. She's been featured in Forbes, seen on CNN, Fox, ABC, and NBC. Joe Vitale calls her "an enlightened soul, a pure channel, and a savvy entrepreneur all in one." Dr. Victoria Rader is a globally recognized transformational speaker and pioneer of Quantum Personal Development. She's th...

She grew up as a government kid, living all around the world. Without realizing it, being in different countries was slowly activating massive soul-remembering that guided her into her path as a shamanic medicine woman. Martha Wright is a shamanic medicine woman whose work weaves together Celtic spirituality, shamanic energy healing, psychology, somatic awareness, executive coaching, and grief ten...

She's been in financial services since 1991. She holds a Master of Financial Planning. She's the course writer of the Financial Abuse Specialist accreditation, globally distributed by Standards International UK . Amanda Cassar is a financial adviser, author, podcast host, and passionate advocate for financial abuse awareness. She helps advisers recognize the signs of financial abuse, suppo...

He's a licensed psychotherapist and Christian counselor with 19 years of practice. He's a board-certified hypnotherapist who has hypnotized more than 1,000 people. And he believes that the God of our conscious life is also the God of our unconscious life. Ara Trembly is the author of The Right Hand of God and the newly published Dreaming God's Way, which explores the importance of drea...

She's an "ordinary girl" who found purpose in the everyday. She's built a career helping people convey their stories with clarity, authenticity, and light. And she's written a book about one of the most taboo topics in the church: money. Heather Day is the author of Money and Spirit: Surrendering Our Finances to the Work of the Holy Spirit and the founder of Daylight Creative...

He ran his first marathon—the Boston Marathon—at age 70. He published his first book at age 72. He's spent a lifetime leading, learning, and developing others. Edward Doherty is the author of Observations at the Speed of Life, a collection of short stories from throughout his life documenting struggles, triumphs, and life lessons learned along the way. His career spans decades as an executive,...

He was told he was a monster and a mistake. He was bullied, misunderstood, and left behind by a system that wouldn't work with him. But he found a home in stories—and those stories became the bridge that carried him to purpose. Thomas Wilson is a writer, business owner, advocate, and Sensory Friendly Events Specialist. His work within the neurodivergent and mental health communities has brough...

She's carried pain that most people never see—losing her brother as a child, walking through stillbirth, grieving her mother, and navigating painful family dynamics. She spent years trying to find her voice in spaces where she often felt unseen. Dara V. Rose is an author, speaker, Bible study teacher, and the founder of 12 Cups of Grace. Her upcoming memoir, Born for This Name, shares her jour...

She spent more than eight years in the medical field before answering a deeper call—to help people heal through shadow work, self-discovery, and authentic transformation. Sayen Gates is a Shadow Work Coach, Author, Speaker, and host of the Shadow Corner podcast. She brings a refreshing perspective on healing, self-discovery, and personal growth, blending wisdom, storytelling, and practical insight...

She spent over a decade as a monastic nun. She holds a master's in theology. She's a TEDx speaker and former meditation faculty at the renowned Omega Institute. And she built a $9 million monastery with no experience and very little money. Kimberly Braun is the author of Miracles in the Naked Light and two other books. Her work is about helping people connect to, and live from, Divine Love...

On September 17, 2024, Katie Rizzo lost her firstborn son to addiction. In the wake of that loss, she found that grief mirrored pregnancy. She began writing poetry—something she had never done before—as a way to speak to him across the veil. Katie is the author of The Trimesters of Grief and the poetry collection None of Them Are You. She's a mother, an accidental poet, and an advocate for tho...

He traveled to China to save his wife's life—and she walked out. Then he was diagnosed with fatal cancer twice, and received a stem cell transplant from a stranger who gave him a second chance. Dean Weitenhagen is the author of a book about his remarkable journey of love, loss, resilience, and the search for life's true purpose. His story is a testament to the power of gratitude, the kindn...

He's a Navy Chaplain with 16 years of military service and 25 years of experience as a local minister before that. He's a board-certified chaplain and a combat veteran. And he's spent his career helping people find their way back from the darkest places. Dr. Larry Brant specializes in PTSD, moral injury, and the intersection of trauma and faith. He believes that brokenness is not the e...

He's made over 1,000 hours of television about the ancient world. He's traveled to 70 countries, filmed crumbling Egyptian tombs, lost Mayan cities, and mysterious shipwrecks. And he's learned that ancient history was a lot more accepting—and a lot gayer—than the history books will tell you. Neil Laird is a multiple Emmy-nominated director and producer who has worked with Discovery, BB...

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...