Be Your Empowered Self

In Conversation -Captain Charlene Ferguson. Find out more about courage, reinvention and the authenticity of oneself. On Spotify or wherever you podcast. Season 3-Episode 5.

"As you take the reins of your dreams, remember that courage isn't the absence of fear; it's the decision to move forward despite it. Like a pilot navigating through turbulence, trust your training, trust your instincts, and trust the journey. You've prepared, you've grown, and you've got this. So spread your wings, embrace the unknown, and soar – the sky's limitless, and so are you 🚀."

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The Be Your Empowered Self podcast is for inspirational and educational purposes only.

The content shared in this podcast reflects personal experiences, stories, and perspectives and is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical, psychological, legal, or therapeutic advice, diagnosis, or treatment.

What does courage look like at 30,000 feet? ✈️

In this Power Wednesday episode of Be Your Empowered Self, Deb sits down with Captain Charlene Ferguson — a commercial pilot and coach who has spent over three decades navigating the skies in a career that’s long been male-dominated.

Charlene shares what it really takes to rise with calm courage, lead with confidence, and stay grounded under pressure — not just in the cockpit, but in life. From her early beginnings in aviation to her growing work coaching women in male-dominated careers, this conversation is a powerful reminder that courage doesn’t always roar… sometimes it’s steady, quiet, and deeply rooted.

If you’ve ever felt called to grow into a stronger version of yourself — in your career, your leadership, or your next brave step — this episode will leave you feeling empowered to trust your voice, own your space, and rise.

In this episode, we explore:

​Calm courage vs. loud confidence

​Finding your voice in tough environments

​Leadership, resilience, and self-trust

​What it means to truly be your empowered self

If this episode resonated, follow the show so you don’t miss next week’s Power Wednesday drop — and if you feel like it, leave a rating and share this with a woman who needs a little extra courage today.

Deb👸🏽

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The Be Your Empowered Self podcast is for inspirational and educational purposes only.

The content shared in this podcast reflects personal experiences, stories, and perspectives and is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical, psychological, legal, or therapeutic advice, diagnosis, or treatment.

Always seek the advice of your physician, qualified mental health professional, or other qualified provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical or mental health condition or any personal situation.

Listening to this podcast does not establish a coaching, therapeutic, or professional-client relationship.

Everything shared here is offered with care, compassion, and respect — but you are always responsible for your own choices, actions, and well-being.

“And you?

You’re not here to play small.” Deb 👸🏽

If you’re feeling the dip right now…

the wobble…

the “maybe I can’t do this” feeling…

You’re not broken.

You’ve just arrived at the part of January where most people quit.

By week three of January, motivation fades and real life gets loud — and that’s exactly where most people quit.

In this Power Wednesday episode, Deb talks about The January Dip (the quit point many people hit around January 18) and how to build a foundation instead of disappearing in the crack. You’ll get a quick mindfulness reset, three truth-filled life lessons, five empowered takeaways, a simple science point, and one clear action formula you can use immediately.

This isn’t hype. It’s a steady reset — so you can keep going with courage, clarity, and self-trust.

✨ Question to reflect on: What’s your WHO + WHAT + WHEN for this week?

📩 Message Deb one sentence: “This week I’m staying consistent with ____.”

Be Your Empowered Self — Deb❤️

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Disclaimer: This podcast is for informational and inspirational purposes only. It is not medical, psychological, or therapeutic advice, and it is not a substitute for working with a qualified professional. If you need personal support, please reach out to a licensed healthcare provider.

Not a perfectionist😘

Unfortunately, there are a few episodes where they music is a little louder. In certain places. I have resend those and they’re awesome so please listen.

Hi Everyone Welcome

“Voice • Worth • Purpose”

Two weeks into the new year, a lot of women already feel pressure to “prove” they’re doing 2026 right.

In this episode, Deb brings you back to the truth: you don’t need hype — you need steadiness. Together, we ground into Voice, Worth, and Purpose with a short mindfulness moment, three life lessons about turning points, and one simple question that helps you choose your next step without abandoning yourself.

Be Your Empowered Self — Deb❤️

Disclaimer: This podcast is for informational and inspirational purposes only. It is not medical, psychological, or therapeutic advice, and it is not a substitute for working with a qualified professional. If you need personal support, please reach out to a licensed healthcare provider.

Title Replay + New Intro: Possible (2026 Reset)

Hey Everyone

What if the most powerful thing you do in 2026 isn’t a big leap — but a small decision that proves you care about your own life?

In this replay of Possible (with a new Power Wednesday intro), Deb shares a grounding reminder for women standing at a turning point: you don’t need to have it all figured out to begin. You just need to stop postponing yourself.

Listen in, and then reflect on one simple question:

What do you want to be possible for you in 2026?

Be Your Empowered Self — Deb❤️

Disclaimer: This podcast is for informational and inspirational purposes only. It is not medical, psychological, or therapeutic advice, and it is not a substitute for working with a qualified professional. If you need personal support, please reach out to a licensed healthcare provider.

Hello Everyone

Episode theme: “Still Possible” –

Title idea:

Still Possible: When Your Action Becomes the Evidence

Description:

On a bright winter morning, looking out over a yard of frozen snow, I realized something honest: this season is not my cup of tea—but this life is still mine to live.

In today’s episode of Be Your Empowered Self, I’m talking about what it really means to believe something is still possible in your second chapter. Not in the motivational-poster way, but in the real way—when you’re tired, unsure, and staring at a life that hasn’t fully caught up to your dreams yet.

We’ll explore:

• why “possible” is not a mood but a decision

• how to use action as your proof instead of waiting to feel ready

• what to do when the season you’re in isn’t the one you would’ve chosen

• gentle steps to reclaim your voice, worth, and purpose right where you are

This is your reminder that even if the ground feels frozen, your life is not done growing.

Be Your Empowered Self

Hosted by Deb❤️

Disclaimer:The content shared in Be Your Empowered Self is for informational and inspirational purposes only. I’m not a therapist, doctor, or mental health professional. This podcast and all related posts are not a substitute for professional medical, psychological, or therapeutic advice, diagnosis, or treatment. If you’re struggling, please reach out to a qualified professional in your area for support.

Deb❤️

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🎧 Spotify Description – Day 13

December 31/2025- closes our December series with a quiet, powerful reminder: you’re not starting over in 2026—you’re continuing as the woman you’ve been becoming. In this episode we talk about what consistency actually looks like, how to choose a 2026 identity sentence, set minimum standards instead of giant resolutions, and pick one courageous action to begin the new year. This is your gentle invitation to carry this identity forward instead of throwing yourself into another round of “new year, new you.”

Join and listen on spotify or wherever you podcast -

“Do you have 5 minutes?” - “Possible” on Jan 1st 2026: starting off our new Season 3 - for 2026.

You got this

Take care

— Deb 🤎

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Disclaimer: Be Your Empowered Self is for informational and inspirational purposes only. It does not provide medical, psychological, or therapeutic advice and is not a substitute for care from a licensed professional. If you are struggling with your mental, emotional, or physical health, please seek support from a qualified professional in your area.

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Happy Power Wednesday

In this reflective New Year’s Eve episode of Be Your Empowered Self, Deb invites listeners to pause and honor who they’ve become over the past year. Instead of resolutions or pressure to “start over,” this episode focuses on gratitude, clarity, self-trust, and gentle becoming.

Deb explores how growth often happens quietly — through awareness, boundaries, compassion, and resilience — and why entering a new year with curiosity is more powerful than forcing change. Perfect for women in their second chapter, this episode offers a grounded, hopeful way to close the year and step into what’s next with confidence and grace.

✨ You are not behind.

✨ You are not starting over.

✨ You are becoming.

Sending you warmest wishes and may your 2026 be everything you envision imagine dream of becoming.

You got this 🙏

Take care

Deb ❤️

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This podcast is for informational and inspirational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical, psychological, or therapeutic support.

As the year comes to a close, this episode is a reminder that professionalism isn’t about perfection — it’s about presence.

Showing up like a professional means staying connected to your purpose, even on messy, imperfect days. It means adjusting your pace without abandoning yourself.

Today’s reflection invites you to soften, stay, and finish the year grounded — not pressured.

— Deb ❤️

Be Your Empowered Self

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This podcast is shared for inspirational and educational purposes only and is not intended to replace professional medical, psychological, or therapeutic advice. Please consult a qualified professional for guidance specific to your situation.