Stories that Empower
412 episodes - English - Latest episode: 23 days ago - ★★★★★ - 73 ratingsListen to inspiring and empowering life stories from guests that have overcome challenges and share 'nuggets of life wisdom'. There is hope and light for you, as well. You are not alone. You are loved.
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012 Rima the Jungle Girl
December 04, 2017 08:00 - 20 minutes - 16.9 MBRima shares a story about envisioning her dream (despite the challenges), being bold enough to pursue it and now living the life of her dream. Since 2012, she's been traveling and living in Costa Rica. She believes in positivity, education, activism, and above all, wildness. When we remove ourselves from the distraction and chaos of modern technology and culture, we become clear channels and forces of change in this world. She's a licensed marriage and family therapist, using coaching to ins...
011 Chris Gregory
November 27, 2017 08:00 - 18 minutes - 14.5 MBChris shares a story about the importance of mentoring others and being of service to others. Chris is a retired Sr. Technical Support Engineer, speaker coach, author and poet who has been supporting and training people for over 35 years. He has spoken to both large and small groups and knows that the closer he can get to the audience, the more he can effect change. Chris has a simple but extremely effective formula that every leader needs to do to motivate their charges to achieve their best...
010 Allison Francis Barksdale
November 20, 2017 08:00 - 14 minutes - 11.5 MBAllison shares a story that highlights the importance of being honest with ourselves, believing in ourselves and pursuing those goals that make us truly content. Allison Francis Barksdale is the CEO of RISE LEADERSHIP, LLC, and its subsidiary, Speakers RISE – Leaders RISE. Allison works with women entrepreneurs and purpose-driven leaders to ignite their Power Voice and Speak Up. Through her proprietary system of IMPACT Coaching®, which combines public speaking with leadership and life coachin...
009 Clarence Brown
November 13, 2017 08:00 - 16 minutes - 13.6 MBClarence discusses the importance of being spiritually connected, of being mindful and how to balance one's energy. Clarence L. Brown is a licensed acupuncturist with over 17 years of experience. Using a balancing approach to his treatments and recovery, he has come to understand that we must balance our spiritual lives as well as our physical lives in order to achieve good health. Clarence is a Tai Chi instructor and has also studied various martial arts, with over 30 years of studying these...
008 Kathy Basel
November 06, 2017 08:00 - 15 minutes - 12.1 MBKathy shares a very personal story about the loss of a loved one and the importance of being connected in all aspects of ourselves (e.g. spiritually, emotionally, physically). Kathy Basel, a holistis wellness coach and energetic body facilitator, enjoys sharing her philosophy and the paradigm of wellness with others – that the basics of nutrition, exercise, stress reduction, and connectedness with Oneness bring about a Wholeness and a true sense of happiness we were all created to enjoy. Ap...
005 Jim Bryan
October 16, 2017 07:00 - 12 minutes - 10.3 MBJim shares a very humble and honest story about doing what makes you truly content, despite the initial hurdles. Jim has worked in the human services industry since the late 1990's from the front lines to the executive office. His unique outlook has helped many professionals navigate conflict, promote civil culture, and achieve success. Jim lives in central PA with his wife and children on a small farm with over 50 animals. Jim knows how to prevent burnout, and he’s not afraid to jump into...
004 Nicholas Harper
October 09, 2017 08:00 - 11 minutes - 10 MBNick shares a story about perseverance, determination and the importance of not quitting. After earning a Bachelor’s degree in biology from Whittier College and a Doctor of Chiropractic degree followed by a California State chiropractic license, Nicholas Harper built a successful six-figure chiropractic practice. Along the way he earned the designations Q.M.E. (Qualified Medical Examiner), I.M.E. (Independent Medical Examiner) and California State Medical Examiner. Using the same techniques h...
003 Richard Bellman
October 02, 2017 08:00 - 13 minutes - 11.4 MBRichard's story takes us through how he, despite the various setbacks, was able to adapt to change through determination and dedication. Richard Bellman has 27 years of teaching experience. He began his teaching career in 1989, teaching ESL to adults. He has taught a variety of classes including High School English and Literature; Computer Basics; GED; and Vocational Training such as the California Guard Card Program; Food Safety Certification and Pesticide Applicator Training. Academic Degre...
002 Karla Fears
September 24, 2017 17:26 - 16 minutes - 13.1 MBStories that Empower Podcast, Karla Fears
001 Trent Blanchard
September 24, 2017 17:22 - 14 minutes - 11.7 MBTrent shares a very personal and private story about depression and the importance of embracing each day with love and positive intention. For many years, Trent had the experience of pain and suffering in his life, yet knew in his heart it wasn’t supposed to be so darn hard. He then embarked on the journey of looking at the things that were holding him back from getting what he truly wanted- a life of JOY- and took the necessary steps to make changes. As a result, his life transformed in mir...