The emPOWERed Half Hour

<p>Ready for meaningful change? <em>The emPOWERed Half Hour</em> with USA TODAY best-selling author Becca Powers, brings you inspiring stories of individuals who turned their toughest setbacks into their greatest successes. But this podcast isn’t just about overcoming obstacles—it’s about embracing the powerful mindset of <em>AND</em>. You can be exactly where you are AND start moving toward your dreams and desired outcomes. Each episode is a reminder that you have the power to take the first step toward a life filled with purpose, joy, and fulfillment.  From record-breaking achievements against all odds to deeply personal victories, these stories aren’t just inspiring—they’re proof that if they can do it you can do it too. Listen, and ignite the change within…it’s TEHH (tea) time! </p>

Permission to Pause: Letting Go of Fear and Living Gently Intentional with Founder of The Pause Method, Karen Bartholomew

Send us a text In this deeply grounding and perspective shifting episode of The EmPOWERed Half Hour, Becca Powers sits down with Karen Bartholomew to explore the transformational power of pausing. Together, they unpack how our past stories, fear based beliefs, and overcompensation cycles keep us stuck and how intentional stillness creates space for truth, healing, and freedom. Key Moments You Won't Want to Miss: Karen explaining how past stories create unnecessary havocThe breakdown of the P...

12-16
30:56

Midlife Is Just The Beginning: Stepping Into Your Light With Wendy Valentine, Host Of The Midlife Makeover Podcast & Author Of Women Waking Up

Send us a text In this empowering episode of The EmPOWERed Half Hour, Becca Powers sits down with Wendy Valentine, author of Women Waking Up, for an honest conversation about breaking free from people-pleasing, reclaiming personal power, and stepping fully into the woman you were always meant to be. Key Moments You Won't Want to Miss: Wendy’s realization that she had to take a stand for her own health and wellbeingBecca’s reflection on returning to her authentic gifts and allowing her to hav...

12-02
29:45

Push Back to Power: Creating Empowered Relationships with the Author of PUSH BACK Live, Love, and Work with Others Without Losing Yourself, Tonya Lester

Send us a text In this inspiring episode of The EmPOWERed Half Hour, Becca Powers sits down with psychotherapist and author Tonya Lester, whose book PUSH BACK: Live, Love, and Work with Others Without Losing Yourself is helping women reclaim their power without losing their compassion. Key Moments You Won't Want to Miss: When Tonya explains the real meaning of “shock absorbing”Becca’s reflection on how physical pain revealed deeper stressThe power of noticing when you’re “rehearsing” convers...

11-18
31:11

Awakening Your Superpower: The Transformative Journey of Self-Compassion with the Founder of Eternal Empath and Author, Karen Blaine

Send us a text In this heart-centered episode of The EmPOWERed Half Hour, Becca sits down with author, retired hypnotherapist, and speaker Karen Blaine to explore the beauty of imperfection, the practice of self-compassion, and how reconnecting with your passions can transform your life. Key Moments You Won't Want to Miss: Personal journey from motherhood to hypnotherapy to writing seven books that empower others to heal.How loss and grief can become catalysts for creativity, purpose, and de...

11-04
23:59

Breathe, Believe, Become: Unlocking Your Highest Potential with Online Marketing Expert, International Keynote Speaker, and Certified Life Coach, Mo Salami

Send us a text In this inspiring episode of The EmPOWERed Half Hour, Becca sits down with high performance coach Mo Salami for a conversation that lights the path from comfort to courage, from uncertainty to unstoppable. Key Moments You Won't Want to Miss: Mo’s story of learning five languages through passion and perseverance.Becca’s reflection on the beauty of embracing the unknown and how it transforms your inner world.The power of regulating your nervous system before every performa...

10-21
34:47

Turning Comparison into Confidence with Author, Entrepreneur, and Influencer, Giovanna Silvestre

Send us a text In this heartfelt episode of The EmPOWERed Half Hour, Becca Powers sits down with author, entrepreneur, and wellness advocate Giovanna Silvestre for a powerful conversation on embracing alignment, turning vulnerability into strength, and transforming comparison into connection. Giovanna opens up about her journey from launching a chakra-inspired yoga clothing line to becoming an author, and how following her truth sometimes invited criticism. Key Moments You Won't Want t...

10-07
30:08

Unstoppable Worth: Fitness, Mindset, and Life Lessons with Fitness Pro and Podcaster Melissa Vogel

Send us a text In this empowering episode of The EmPOWERed Half Hour, Becca Powers sits down with Melissa Vogel, fitness coach and mindset mentor, for an honest and uplifting conversation about overcoming self-doubt, building consistent habits, and learning to value yourself. Key Moments You Won't Want to Miss: Melissa’s raw story of sobbing on the floor post-pregnancy and finding the turning point that led to her coaching career.The discussion on moving from punishment to self-love in fitne...

09-23
34:00

Mental Health, Sobriety, and Self-Worth with Instagram & TikTok Influencer, Bill Cornhoff

Send us a text What does it take to rise when life has knocked you down in every possible way? In this raw and deeply powerful episode of The EmPOWERed Half Hour, Becca Powers sits down with Bill Cornhoff for a vulnerable conversation about mental health, sobriety, workplace trauma, and finding the strength to begin again. Key Moments You Won't Want to Miss: Bill’s candid story of hitting rock bottom and finally finding hope through medication.Becca’s vulnerable share of her own emotional co...

09-09
27:48

Walking Through the Portal of Possibility with Jennifer Swann, Lawyer and Public Speaker

Send us a text What does it mean to truly claim your life, even in the face of unimaginable challenges? In this deeply inspiring episode of The EmPOWERed Half Hour, Becca Powers sits down with Jennifer Swann, constitutional lawyer turned coach for parents and children with special needs. Jennifer shares the transformative journey that led her from isolation and fear to joy, empowerment, and a life full of possibility—for herself and her daughter. After facing her daughter’s life-threatening n...

08-26
33:18

Stop Playing Small: Own Your Patterns, Own Your Power with President & CEO/Executive Coach and Management Consultant Tinna Jackson

Send us a text What does it mean to be a resilient leader, not just at work, but in every area of your life? In this powerful and deeply moving episode of The EmPOWERed Half Hour, Becca Powers sits down with Tinna Jackson, CEO of Jackson Consulting and author of The Power Play Journal, to explore how resilience, self-awareness, and purpose can transform pain into power. Key Moments You Won't Want to Miss: Tinna shares how her brother’s words from beyond inspired her to keep showing up, even i...

08-12
30:53

Redefining Success: Using AI, Empowerment, and Vision to Build a Life You Love with CEO & Founder of Behind the Design, Jacqueline Green

Send us a text What if the very tools you’ve been avoiding could actually free you from burnout, from busywork, and from playing small in your business? In this energizing and eye-opening episode of The EmPOWERed Half Hour, Becca Powers sits down with entrepreneur, AI strategist, and podcast host Jacqueline Green, founder of Behind the Design and Your Fractional Marketing Team. Together, they explore how embracing AI tools can empower women to scale their passions into real businesses without...

07-29
32:31

Money as a Mirror: How Self-Worth Shapes Your Wealth with Abundance Coach, Scarlett Stanhope

Send us a text What if the thing holding you back from the life you want... is your own relationship with money? In this empowering episode of The EmPOWERed Half Hour, Becca sits down with Abundance Coach and entrepreneur Scarlett Stanhope—known as The Biz Hippie—for a conversation that goes way beyond budgets and spreadsheets. Together, they unpack how your self-worth, beliefs, and internal narratives are deeply tied to your financial reality—and how shifting them can lead to breakthroughs i...

07-15
31:37

Letting Go of the Checklist: A New Perspective on Fertility and Empowerment with Author and President of the National Ayurvedic Medical Association, Heather Grzych

Send us a text What if the key to your next breakthrough isn’t trying harder—but tuning in deeper? In this heartfelt episode of The EmPOWERed Half Hour, Becca welcomes Ayurvedic practitioner, author, and wellness expert, Heather Grzych for a soulful conversation about fertility, desire, and the power of presence. Heather opens up about her own unconventional journey to motherhood, sharing how tuning into her body, her environment, and her truth led to powerful self-awareness and peace—even in...

07-01
33:12

Why Ordinary Isn’t Enough with Entrepreneur, Speaker, and Author Jake Lawson

Send us a text What if the extraordinary life isn’t something you find—it’s something you create? In this powerful episode of The EmPOWERed Half Hour, Becca welcomes entrepreneur, speaker, and author Jake Lawson to unpack what it really means to "Make It Extraordinary." From his own story of leaving a secure job with nothing but a Home Depot card and a prayer to building a thriving business and personal brand, Jake shares how embracing discomfort and practicing daily self-gratitude changed hi...

06-18
28:28

The Power of Self-Belief: Overcoming Adversity and Transforming Through Challenge with Author, Speaker, and Founder, Caren Paskel

Send us a text What if your greatest loss could unlock your deepest power? This week on The EmPOWERed Half Hour, Becca sits down with author, speaker, and founder Caren Paskel to explore how self-belief transforms our lives—even through unimaginable grief. Caren’s story begins with love and loss but unfolds into a message of radiance, strength, and the kind of resilience that can only come from within. Through the heartbreak of losing her husband, Caren awakened her inner power, redefined her...

06-03
32:22

Healing Isn’t Linear with Life Coach, Musician, & Writer Robert Kuang

Send us a text What if healing isn't about fixing what’s broken, but honoring what’s true? In this deeply reflective episode of The EmPOWERed Half Hour, Becca sits down with life coach, writer, and musician Robert Kuang to explore what it really means to live in alignment with your truth. From growing up as a Taiwanese immigrant to navigating the complexities of Western achievement culture, Robert shares how he learned to honor his emotions, reconnect with his roots, and embrace the sacrednes...

05-20
31:30

Grace Over Guilt with USA TODAY Best-Selling Author & Life Coach, Chris Janssen

Send us a text What if you could stop bracing yourself and finally grace yourself? In this heartfelt and wisdom-filled episode, Becca sits down with bestselling author and life coach Chris Janssen to talk about her newest book, Grace Yourself: How to Show Up for the Sober Life You Want. From personal stories of addiction and healing to practical tools for rewriting your inner narrative, Chris opens up about how grace—not guilt—is the key to lasting change. Whether you're in recovery, stuck in...

05-06
29:05

Finding Work That’s Worth It with Georgi Enthoven, Author, Podcaster & Thought Leader

Send us a text What if your career could light you up while making a difference in the world? In this inspiring episode of The EmPOWERed Half Hour, Becca is joined by author and podcaster Georgi Enthoven to dive into the art of creating work that’s truly worth it. Georgi shares the powerful insights behind her new book, Work That’s Worth It, and unpacks how aligning your passions with purpose can transform not just your career but your entire life. Key Moments You Won't Want to Miss: Unlock...

04-22
29:37

Storytelling as a Tool for Healing and Connection with Mind Coach & Writer, Mark MacNicol

Send us a text What if storytelling could be more than just a creative outlet — what if it could heal and empower? In this episode of The EmPOWERed Half Hour, I sit down with Mark MacNicol, a storyteller who turned personal tragedy into artistic purpose. Mark opens up about using storytelling as a tool for processing grief and creating connection, showing that our most challenging moments can inspire the most meaningful art. Key Moments You Won't Want to Miss: Mark’s Creative Awakening – Aft...

04-08
27:12

Redefining Success and Prioritizing What Truly Matters with High-Performance Coach, Matt Gerlach

Send us a text What if your definition of success is the very thing keeping you stuck? In this episode of The EmPOWERed Half Hour, Becca sits down with transformational life coach Matt Gerlach to unpack the journey from burnout to alignment. After building a seven-figure business, Matt realized that financial success didn’t automatically lead to fulfillment. He shares how listening to himself, prioritizing well-being, and making intentional choices changed everything. Together, they explore t...

03-25
31:50

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