Powerful On Purpose

So many women spend their lives trying to be “acceptable,” polished, and professional—while hiding the very qualities that make them powerful.In this episode of Powerful on Purpose, Lauri Smith shares how reclaiming your authentic voice, presence, and “untamed” self can completely transform the way you lead, communicate, and impact the world.Lauri is a speaker, author, coach, and host of the Untamed Leader Podcast. Drawing from her background in theater, voice coaching, and leadership development, she helps leaders, entrepreneurs, and changemakers learn how to speak with greater authenticity, emotional connection, and presence.In this conversation, you’ll learn how to overcome fear of visibility, release the masks that dim your brilliance, communicate with more confidence, improve your public speaking presence, and reconnect with the most authentic version of yourself.Lauri also shares why charisma isn’t something you perform—it’s what naturally happens when you stop hiding who you are.This conversation will challenge the way you think about leadership—and remind you that the world doesn’t need more polished perfection. It needs more real, untamed humans.✨ Lauri’s Free Gift – Take the Speaker Alter Ego Quiz and discover the mask dimming your brilliance: https://voice-matters.com/speaker-alter-ego-quiz/Chapters00:00 – Meet Lauri Smith02:00 – The moment everything shifted06:00 – Untaming your true self10:00 – Why women hide their brilliance14:00 – Leadership beyond perfection18:00 – The masks we wear22:00 – Communication and emotional impact26:00 – Speaking with presence and authenticity30:00 – Why charisma isn’t performance34:00 – Releasing fear of visibility38:00 – The Speaker Alter Ego Quiz42:00 – Lauri’s message to women#powerfulonpurposepodcast #untamedleader #publicspeaking #womenleaders #authenticleadership

📖 Wake Up Revolution: Women Rising into Voice, Purpose, and Impact is launching May 19 on Amazon—featuring Sharon Clark’s story alongside other powerful women.A cancer diagnosis changes everything—but what if healing is about more than just treating the body?In this episode of Powerful on Purpose, Sharon Clark shares her journey through multiple cancer diagnoses, including being told her cancer was terminal, and how that experience transformed the way she understands healing, consciousness, and personal power.Sharon is a life coach, cancer support advocate, and founder of Your Cancer, Your Transformation, where she helps people navigate the emotional, mental, and spiritual side of the cancer journey. Through mindset work, meditation, conscious awareness, and holistic healing approaches, Sharon supports people in reconnecting with their inner strength during some of the hardest moments of their lives.In this episode, you’ll learn how to navigate fear after a cancer diagnosis, build emotional resilience, shift limiting beliefs, strengthen your mindset during healing, and reconnect with your sense of personal power while moving through uncertainty.This conversation will challenge the way you think about healing—and remind you that even in life’s hardest moments, there is still room for hope, strength, and transformation.✨ Want to be part of a future collaborative book like Wake Up Revolution? Reach out to learn how you can share your story.✨ Connect with Sharon and follow her journey here:👉 yourtransformationcoach.ca👉 https://www.facebook.com/yourtransformationChapters00:00 – Meet Sharon Clark02:00 – Facing cancer multiple times06:00 – The terminal diagnosis moment10:00 – Rejecting the prognosis13:00 – Consciousness and healing17:00 – Mindset during cancer treatment21:00 – What traditional care is missing25:00 – Women, power & self-trust29:00 – Building a healing community33:00 – Life after cancer37:00 – Ring the Bell Retreats41:00 – Sharon’s message to women#powerfulonpurposepodcast #cancersurvivor #healingjourney #mindsethealing #womensupportingwomen

📖 Wake Up Revolution: Women Rising into Voice, Purpose, and Impact is launching May 19 on Amazon—featuring Sam Angell’s story alongside other powerful women.Most businesses were never designed with real people in mind—especially people navigating disability, neurodiversity, mental health challenges, or low capacity. But inclusive, accessible design has the power to change how people experience the world.In this episode of Powerful on Purpose, Sam Angell shares how their lived experience with autism, ADHD, bipolar disorder, chronic illness, addiction recovery, and disability shaped a mission to create brands and spaces that feel more human, connected, and accessible.Sam is a branding specialist, designer, author, and founder of Angel Designs, where they help health and wellness businesses create inclusive branding, accessible websites, human-centered messaging, and thoughtful design that reflects the people they actually serve.In this episode, you’ll learn how to build deeper human connection in business, communicate across different needs and communication styles, and design spaces that feel welcoming and inclusive.This conversation will shift the way you think about branding—and remind you that accessibility, compassion, and connection are not extras. They are essential.✨ Want to be part of a future collaborative book like Wake Up Revolution? Reach out to learn how you can share your story.Connect with Sam:👉 samangell.com👉 samthewriter.comChapters00:00 – Meet Sam Angell02:00 – Building accessible brands05:00 – Neurodiversity & design08:30 – What training cats teaches12:00 – Learning communication styles15:30 – Breaking away from old systems19:00 – Recovery and rebuilding life23:00 – Leading with compassion27:00 – Why women don’t have to do it all30:00 – Creating conversations about belonging34:00 – Message to younger self39:00 – How to connect with Sam#powerfulonpurposepodcast #inclusivebranding #accessibility #neurodiversity #brandingdesign

📖 Wake Up Revolution: Women Rising into Voice, Purpose, and Impact is launching May 19 on Amazon—featuring Rhetah Kwan’s story alongside other powerful women.Burnout, stress, and constant busyness have become the norm—but what if the real path to power, clarity, and healing is learning how to slow down, reconnect, and restore your energy?In this episode of Powerful on Purpose, Rhetah Kwan shares how she transformed her life by stepping out of overwork and into stillness, self-awareness, and deeper connection.Rhetah is a life catalyst, speaker, certified life coach, and global entrepreneur who helps professionals reduce burnout, build self-awareness, improve emotional intelligence, and reconnect with their inner power. Through her work with micro-expressions, personality awareness, and light- and water-based healing, she helps people understand themselves and others on a deeper level.In this episode, you’ll learn how to manage burnout, calm your nervous system, improve self-awareness, build stronger relationships, and reconnect with your energy by integrating stillness and intentional pauses into your daily life.This conversation will shift the way you think about productivity—and show you that true power comes from presence, not pressure.✨ Want to be part of a future collaborative book like Wake Up Revolution? Reach out to learn how you can share your story.Rhetah’s Free Gift – Complimentary “Glimpse” Session (including micro-expression and self-awareness insights): www.RhetahKwan.comChapters00:00 – Meet Rhetah Kwan01:20 – Childhood & connection to light04:00 – Burnout and health decline07:30 – Caregiving and breaking point10:30 – Discovering stillness and healing13:30 – The “pool of peace” concept16:00 – Managing stress and awareness19:00 – Truth about women and power22:30 – Reclaiming your energy23:00 – What she’s building now24:00 – Message to her past self25:00 – How to work with Rhetah#powerfulonpurposepodcast #burnoutrecovery #selfawareness #womensupportingwomen #personalgrowth

📖 Wake Up Revolution: Women Rising into Voice, Purpose, and Impact is launching May 19 on Amazon—featuring Verena Kansog’s story alongside other powerful women.Confidence, self-worth, and healing from trauma are at the core of how women step into their power—and for many, that journey starts with learning how to overcome self-doubt and rebuild confidence from within.In this episode of Powerful on Purpose, Verena Kansog shares how she transformed her life by doing the deep inner work to heal emotional wounds, rebuild self-confidence, and reconnect with her sense of worth.Verena is a bestselling author, paramedic of 35+ years, and certified holistic life coach who helps women with confidence coaching, emotional healing, and overcoming low self-esteem. From her frontline experience managing anxiety and crisis to her personal journey through bullying and toxic relationships, this conversation is both grounding and transformational.In this episode, you’ll learn how to build confidence from the inside out, manage anxiety in real time, break negative thought patterns, and stop people-pleasing behaviors so you can step into a more authentic, empowered version of yourself.This conversation will shift the way you think about confidence—and show you that healing and self-trust are the foundation of lasting personal growth.✨ Want to be part of a future collaborative book like Wake Up Revolution? Reach out to learn how you can share your story.Verena’s Free Gift – Join The Unstoppable You, her private Facebook community for support, confidence-building, and real conversations: https://bit.ly/48T16a4Connect with Verena at keyempowermentcoaching.comChapters00:00 – Meet Verena Kansog01:10 – Life as a paramedic02:40 – Losing yourself in roles04:00 – Confidence & identity loss05:20 – Bullying and trauma impact07:30 – Doing the inner work08:40 – What real confidence means09:20 – Calming anxiety in real time10:15 – Truth about women & power11:00 – Tools to boost confidence12:10 – Leaving your comfort zone13:30 – Becoming your own support14:00 – Message to your past self15:30 – How to connect#powerfulonpurposepodcast #confidencecoach #healingjourney #womensupportingwomen #selfgrowth

Healing from toxic relationships, betrayal, and heartbreak is not a straight line—and Denise Stiffler knows this firsthand. In this episode of Powerful on Purpose, Denise shares her deeply personal journey through divorce, betrayal, and emotional rock bottom—and how she rebuilt her life with clarity, courage, and purpose.Denise is also a featured author in the upcoming book Wake Up Revolution: Women Rising into Voice, Purpose, and Impact—a powerful collection of stories from women using their voices to create change. Be sure to check it out on Amazon (available May 19, 2026).As a certified life coach and co-founder of From Run Down to Renewed, Denise now helps women heal from harmful relationships, reclaim their autonomy, and rediscover their strength. This conversation is raw, honest, and filled with hope for anyone navigating grief, loss, or emotional healing.You’ll hear how Denise turned pain into purpose, what it really takes to move forward after betrayal, and why learning to lead yourself is the most powerful step you can take.Denise also shares insights on women’s inner strength, the importance of self-talk, and how healing creates the capacity to hold both pain and joy at the same time.If you’re in a hard season or rebuilding your life after a toxic relationship, this episode will remind you: you are stronger than you think—and healing is possible.Free Gift: Denise offers 30-minute consultation calls to help you assess where you are in your healing journey and what support you need next.Book a call with Denise: https://morethanthislifecoaching.my.canva.siteSubscribe to Powerful on Purpose for more conversations with women who are turning their stories into impact.Chapters00:00 – Mission-driven women01:01 – Healing toxic relationships02:05 – Building a healing ministry03:30 – Divorce & betrayal moment05:10 – Clarity after the pain07:13 – Rock bottom reality08:25 – Choosing to keep going10:49 – Women’s true strength13:31 – Sharing your full story15:26 – Message to past self18:48 – How to work with Denise#powerfulonpurposepodcast #healingjourney #toxicrelationships #wakeuprevolutionbook #womensupportingwomen #personalgrowthstory

If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed trying to build a business, you’re not alone—and it might not be a motivation problem. In this episode of Powerful on Purpose, Leslie Capps sits down with Kathleen Lawson, a business strategist who helps female solopreneurs step into their CEO role through structure, strategy, and intentional action.Kathleen shares how many women leave corporate careers with incredible expertise—but struggle to translate that into a sustainable business. Why? Because suddenly, you’re responsible for everything: sales, marketing, systems, and delivery. Without the right business structure and routines, it’s easy to feel scattered, stuck, or constantly behind.In this conversation, Kathleen breaks down how structure creates freedom, reduces decision fatigue, and allows you to focus on what you do best. She also shares practical strategies for getting your first clients, avoiding common startup mistakes (like overbuilding before selling), and growing your business in a way that aligns with your life.If you’re ready to stop spinning your wheels and start building with clarity, this episode will give you a grounded, actionable path forward.Free Gift: Kathleen Lawson is offering her “5 Essential Routines for Solopreneurs” to help you build structure into your business from day one.👉 https://kathleen-lawson.com/essential-solopreneur-routinesSubscribe for more conversations with powerful women building businesses that create real impact.Chapters00:00 – Meet Kathleen Lawson01:11 – Leaving corporate life03:13 – Building what she needed04:21 – The CEO mindset shift05:36 – Why structure matters07:14 – Decision fatigue explained08:23 – Where to start in business09:30 – Get clients before branding11:45 – Growth vs foundation phases14:18 – Why focus beats overwhelm16:06 – Winning your week#powerfulonpurposepodcast #femaleentrepreneur #businessstrategy #solopreneurlife #ceomindset

Becky Plautz shares a powerful truth: confidence isn’t something you wait for—it’s something you build through action. In this episode of Powerful on Purpose, we explore self-trust, visibility, and what it really takes to show up fully in your life and business.As the creator of the Muse Experience, Becky combines coaching, photography, and storytelling to help women step into who they’re becoming. This conversation dives into why so many women feel stuck, how to rebuild self-trust, and the simple but powerful “decide, do, prove” framework to create real confidence.If you’ve been holding yourself back, waiting to feel ready, or questioning your next step—this episode will challenge you to move anyway. Becky’s approach to visibility isn’t about marketing tactics—it’s about your relationship with yourself.This episode is a reminder that your next level isn’t found in perfection—it’s built through action, trust, and the willingness to be seen.🎁 Free Gift from Becky: Confidence Catalyst Weekly Boost – A short weekly message to help women take small aligned actions that build confidence and self-trust.https://www.beckyplautz.com/confidencecatalyst👉 Subscribe for more conversations with powerful women building purpose-driven lives and businesses on Powerful on Purpose.Chapters00:00 – Meet Becky Plautz02:10 – Confidence vs self-trust05:30 – The Muse Experience explained09:15 – Power of vulnerability12:40 – What is empowerment boudoir16:05 – Confidence as a muscle19:20 – Identity and visibility22:45 – From posing to transformation26:10 – Confidence action loop29:30 – Decide, do, prove framework#powerfulonpurposepodcast #selftrust #confidencebuilding #womenempowerment #visibility

If you’ve ever struggled with people-pleasing, self-doubt, or feeling like you’ve lost yourself, this episode is for you. Emotional transformation coach and founder of Ladies Who Leap Coaching, Lisa Andria shares how unconscious beliefs—formed in childhood and reinforced over time—can quietly run your life and keep you stuck.In this powerful conversation, Lisa explains how she helps women release the “bag of rocks” they’ve been carrying for years—old stories, limiting beliefs, and emotional wounds—and step into confidence, clarity, and self-worth. Through her own journey of reinvention, divorce, career shifts, and healing, she discovered how deep transformation happens from the inside out.You’ll learn why saying “no” can feel so hard, how people-pleasing patterns are formed, and what it really takes to break free and live life on your terms.If you’re ready to stop shrinking, start trusting yourself, and take your next leap—this episode will meet you exactly where you are.🎁 Free Gift from Lisa: 3-part video series to help you take your next leap with confidence:👉 https://leapwithconfidence.com✨ Be sure to subscribe for more conversations with powerful women creating impact and living on purpose.Chapters00:00 – Welcome & Lisa’s Work02:10 – Childhood & People Pleasing Roots05:45 – Losing Yourself in Relationships09:30 – The Wake-Up Call Moment13:15 – Discovering Life Coaching16:40 – Reinvention & Starting Over20:05 – The “I Don’t Love Myself” Breakthrough24:10 – Why We Carry Emotional Baggage28:20 – Learning to Say No32:45 – Confidence, Boundaries & Self-Worth36:50 – Free Gift & Final Thoughts#powerfulonpurposepodcast #emotionalhealing #selfworthjourney #personaldevelopment #mindsetshift

How do we raise children who understand boundaries, body safety, and emotional intelligence? In this episode of Powerful on Purpose, host Leslie Capps sits down with Juls Bindi—survivor, entrepreneur, author, and founder of EQ Kid Books—to talk about why teaching consent, emotional awareness, and trusting your voice needs to start early.Juls is the author of the children’s book My Body My Rules, designed to help kids ages 4–10 understand body safety, boundaries, and emotional intelligence in a way that empowers them. Her mission was born from deeply personal experiences and the realization that children don’t just listen to what we say—they regulate through our nervous systems and learn from how we show up.In this conversation, Juls shares her journey through trauma, rebuilding her life as a single mom and entrepreneur, and becoming one of the first women to publicly speak out against Harvey Weinstein before the #MeToo movement gained global attention. Her story is ultimately about transformation, resilience, and turning pain into purpose.Leslie and Juls also explore the importance of teaching children emotional intelligence, how parents can help kids understand consent and personal boundaries, and why EQ may be one of the most important skills for the next generation.If you’re a parent, educator, or someone who believes in raising confident, emotionally aware kids, this conversation will give you new insights and practical perspective.Free resources on EQKidBooks (EQ bingo and EQ coloring book activities) in the donate section.Access here: https://eqkidbooks.com/donate-today/Subscribe to Powerful on Purpose for more conversations with women who are using their voice, purpose, and leadership to change the world.Chapters00:00 Welcome and introduction02:10 Juls’ turning point05:08 From crisis to purpose07:40 Why emotional intelligence matters10:15 Teaching kids body boundaries13:10 Asking kids for consent16:20 Understanding the 90-second rule19:10 Trauma and nervous system patterns22:05 Why EQ matters for the future25:12 Advice to her younger self28:20 Encouraging women’s success31:00 Free resources for families#powerfulonpurposepodcast #emotionalintelligence #bodysafetyforkids #parentingtools #consenteducation

Branding, personal branding, and marketing strategy are essential for entrepreneurs who want their business to stand out online. In this episode of Powerful on Purpose, host Leslie Capps sits down with Blaire Brown, founder and CEO of Visionary Advantages, to talk about how entrepreneurs can build a powerful brand, improve their online presence, and grow a successful business.Blaire Brown is a branding expert and entrepreneur who started her first business at just 16 years old, designing and selling handmade handbags before platforms like Etsy even existed. Her entrepreneurial journey led her to New York City, fashion school, corporate branding and marketing, and eventually launching her own brand strategy studio that helps businesses transform how they show up online.Today, through Visionary Advantages, Blaire helps founders, entrepreneurs, and companies elevate their brand strategy, website presence, marketing messaging, and visual identity so their business reflects the true quality of what they offer.In this conversation, Blaire shares:• How she started her first business at 16• Why many successful businesses struggle with branding and marketing• The biggest brand mistakes entrepreneurs make online• How founders can build a brand that attracts the right clients• Why community and support are essential for women entrepreneursIf you're building a business, launching a brand, or trying to improve your online presence, marketing strategy, and brand identity, this episode will give you inspiration and practical insights.Connect with Blaire Brown:🌐 https://visionaryadvantages.com📱 Instagram: @heyitsblairebrownSubscribe to Powerful on Purpose for more conversations with brilliant women who are building businesses, creating impact, and changing the world with their voice and vision.Chapters00:00 Welcome + meet Blair Brown01:15 Why “Visionary Advantages” matters03:00 Starting her first business at 1606:10 From fashion school to branding09:05 The Amazon business aha moment11:20 Why founders get stuck in marketing14:10 Building a team with specialized strengths17:05 What success has taught Blair20:00 Advice for young entrepreneurs23:10 Why women need strong business communities#powerfulonpurposepodcast, #brandingstrategy, #womenentrepreneurs, #marketingstrategy, #personalbrand

What does it really take to move from survival mode to true significance? In this powerful conversation, Leslie Capps sits down with Deb Drummond — founder of the largest International Women’s Day Global Summit, top performance trainer, media pioneer, and champion for women’s empowerment — to talk about purpose-driven entrepreneurship, visibility, and building sustainable impact.Deb shares how she went from hustling in a world with no internet, no networking groups, and no resources… to creating a global women’s movement with over 796 million media impressions. They dive into top performance strategies, nervous system regulation, legacy leadership, and how women can support each other in entrepreneurship without burning out.This episode is for women who are ready to stand up, speak up, and show up — in business, in leadership, and in life.Deb opens up about the difference between survival hustle and aligned all-in energy — and why understanding that difference changes everything. She unpacks the concept of “stretch to significance,” explaining how clarity, infrastructure, and letting go of perfection (yes, even the laundry) are essential to sustainable success.You’ll hear the origin story behind the International Women’s Day Global Summit — from a bookstore moment at 31 years old to a 262-author anthology and 22 summits in 15 months. Deb reveals how solidarity isn’t a hashtag — it’s something we embody through consistent action and community.If you’re building a purpose-driven business, craving visibility, or navigating fear in entrepreneurship, this episode will remind you: you are not alone — and you don’t have to do it the old way.Deb’s Free Gifts:15 Top Performance Tips to help you organize, strategize, and maximize your impact.Training on how to maximize visibility and yield from podcast appearances.A free ticket to a Top Performance class.👉 Connect with Deb and access her gifts at: https://debdrummond.com/gifts/If you loved this conversation, be sure to subscribe to Powerful on Purpose for more grounded, wise, and slightly rebellious conversations with women changing the world.Chapters00:00 – Welcome to Powerful Women02:10 – Stretch to Significance06:45 – Survival vs. Aligned Hustle11:30 – The 262 Women Vision16:20 – Why Solidarity Matters20:15 – Women Rising Globally24:05 – Visibility & Media Power27:10 – Top Performance Tools30:00 – Legacy Leadership#powerfulonpurposepodcast #missionacceptedmedia #262womensmovement #debdrummind #womeninbusiness #femaleentrepreneur #internationalwomensday #purposefulliving

Women supporting women is more than a slogan—it’s a strategy for healing, confidence, and business growth. In this episode of Powerful on Purpose, host Leslie Capps sits down with Barbara E. Ringrose, founder of Women Optimizing Women (WOW) and co-host of the Optimize Her2 podcast, to talk about resilience, community, and building relationships that actually move your life and business forward.Barbara shares her defining turning point: three days before Christmas in 1993, her husband left—leaving her with three small children, no income, and a future that felt impossible. What followed was grief, survival, rebuilding, and ultimately the support of women (and a women’s shelter) that helped her regain her dignity and create a new life.Now, Barbara helps professional and small business women uncover confidence, find their people, and create momentum—without falling into negativity or “witch sessions.” You’ll hear why community matters, how to “find your tribe,” and what it really takes to build a positive platform that amplifies women’s voices.Free Gift / Offer: Barbara is offering a special WOW membership rate through March 1, 2026.Barbara’s Offer: 🎁 WOW membership held at $199.95 until March 1, 2026 → wowwomenus.comSubscribe for more conversations with women who are stepping up, sharing their stories, and changing the world—because your story is not over.Chapters 00:00 Meet Barbara + WOW mission02:10 1993: the life-changing moment05:05 Indigent, scared, surviving daily chaos08:10 Sanctuary + rebuilding through support11:20 Grief, healing, and regaining dignity14:10 Why women need women in business17:10 Confidence, outreach, and visibility20:00 Optimize Her Too podcast vision23:05 Find your tribe + build relationships26:10 WOW membership offer through 3/1/26#powerfulonpurposepodcast #womeninbusiness #womensupportingwomen #networkingforwomen #entrepreneurmindset