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Powerful Prophetic Activism: Inspiring Leaders for A Better World

Powerful Prophetic Activism isn't just another leadership book, it's a call to action. Grounded in the timeless example of the Prophet ﷺ and infused with real-life lessons from civil rights struggles, it shows how to break free from passivity, overcome defeatism, and build real power. With inspiring stories, practical strategies, and a faith-centered roadmap, this book equips everyday Muslims—not just leaders—to rise, mobilize, and create lasting change. Bold, relevant, and deeply empowering, it's a must-read for anyone ready to transform themselves and their community.

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Mary Baker

Helping you find your voice and finally trust it.

Over the past 22 years as a counselor and coach, I’ve worked with countless people who struggled with people-pleasing, poor boundaries, and low confidence. In helping them untangle these patterns, I’ve learned so much—not only from their journeys, but from doing the same work in my own life. That’s what inspired me to create the Own It! Powercast and my Find Your Voice program, where I share the practical tools and mindshifts that truly help people step into their authentic confidence.

When I join a podcast, I bring plain-spoken insights and strategies that give listeners hope and real steps they can take to stop abandoning themselves and start living more authentically.

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John Hasson

his is the story of [John Hasson], a life shaped by unexpected turns, profound family dynamics, and an unyielding quest for understanding. From the humble beginnings in Beaumont, Texas, to the vibrant community of Sugarland, his early years were a tapestry woven with threads of intellectual curiosity, social challenges, and a unique perspective on faith and belonging. This narrative, compiled for his beloved mother-in-law Marcie, and for anyone else who wishes to understand the journey, delves into the formative experiences that forged the man he is today. It's a testament to the quiet strength found in unexpected places, the enduring impact of family, and the continuous process of self-discovery.

Chapter 1: Beaumont Beginnings - Scarcity and Early Lessons

My earliest memories are not of idyllic childhood bliss, but of a stark reality, painted in the muted tones of necessity. We were living in Beaumont, Texas, and I couldn't have been older than eight – perhaps kindergarten, first, or second grade. The details of the house itself are hazy, but the feeling of that particular day remains vivid. It was just my mother and me, moving through the rooms with a singular purpose: to find every scrap of metal we could.

I remember the thrill of discovery, unearthing an old, heavy can – evaporated milk, I think, long expired. Even then, a nascent understanding of weight and value sparked within me. I knew, instinctively, that this heavy can might trick the machine, might yield more than its true worth. My mother, I could tell, shared this unspoken knowledge. Neither of us said a word, but a silent complicity passed between us. It was my first glimpse into a world where rules could be bent, where a slight dishonesty might be a means to an end.

We gathered our metallic bounty and drove to a large parking lot, where a small, unassuming machine awaited. We fed it the cans, one by one, watching it weigh and scan, then dispense pennies and dollars. The haul was significant, far more than we'd anticipated, thanks in part to my heavy finds. That extra money, I understood, meant more groceries. It meant milk.

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Sheyna James

Real Leadership Was Born in My Hardest 24 Hours — Now I Help Others Fix the Problem.

Our guest today is Sheyna James, the founder of Sheyna James Consulting, a leadership strategist, speaker, and #1 Amazon bestselling author who’s trained more than 30,000 leaders around the world. She’s the creator of the RAIR™ Leadership Framework—Relational, Authentic, Innovative, and Resilient—and she helps organizations fix the leadership problem by turning communication and emotional intelligence into measurable results.

Sheyna brings a powerful blend of experience, insight, and transformation that inspires leaders to lead with courage, clarity, and compassion.

Please welcome, Sheyna James.

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Juliet Rose

Author Juliet Rose

By the time she was ten years old Juliet Rose knew she wanted to be a writer. She entertained neighborhood kids with her stories after school and with the support of her mother got her first typewriter. Life had other plans and after the death of her mother when Juliet was eleven she put those dreams on hold. Over the decades she has picked up the proverbial pen time and again, writing about her life experiences including the cancer diagnosis and subsequent passing of her four year old daughter.

Focusing on fiction currently, she is driven to bring to life characters from many walks of life and the struggles faced in modern society. Her writing style is open and fluid, giving the characters the ability to shine as the truth of their own story. Her works are honest and sometimes brutally painful but in the end her characters are given the voice which needs to be heard. Juliet has 14 published solo books, 67 awards, and multiple collaborative works. She also works as a publisher and editor.

Juliet is a New York native living in the mountains of Georgia. She has lived all over the United States and Mexico and doesn’t plan to stop seeing the world beyond her front door step. She spends her time rescuing animals, painting and writing.

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Jorie Houlihan

Your Guide for the Dopamine Deprived™️

I am a wife and mom of two ADHD teens, an ADHD life coach, speaker, and educator who was diagnosed with ADHD at the age of 49 after decades of feeling like I was “floundering” from one thing to the next. From theater student to massage therapist, network marketer, real estate agent, and beyond, nothing seemed to stick...and doctors dismissed my concerns about ADHD for years.

During the pandemic, I stumbled into ADHD TikTok and a mastermind group conversation that finally pushed me toward getting assessed. My diagnosis - and eventually medication - changed everything, but as they say, “pills don’t teach skills.” I dove into learning how my brain worked and building systems that truly supported my life.

Out of that process, I became the coach I myself had needed, focusing on late-diagnosed women navigating self-doubt, time management, emotional regulation and more.

Along the way, I grew a social media audience of over 100K, began running courses and webinars, and leaned into my love for public speaking.

Today, I blend lived experience with creative strategies to empower women with ADHD to move beyond survival and finally thrive. I am building a practice that includes private coaching, evergreen courses, speaking engagements, and my new podcast ADHD &… with Jorie Houlihan, where I bring honest, relatable, and uplifting conversations to a global audience.

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Sabine Hutchison

Helping leaders redefine success, elevate women’s health, and embrace reinvention.

Sabine Hutchison is the CEO and Co-Founder of Seuss+, author of Beyond the Ladder, and founder of The Ripple Network. Known as the “queen of reinvention,” she helps leaders and organizations move beyond outdated models of success to build values-driven, sustainable careers.

A scientist-turned-entrepreneur, Sabine has spoken on global stages including World Woman Davos, Life Science Integrates – FemTech, Reuters Pharma, and HBA Leadership Summits. Her mission is to spark ripple effects that transform how we live, work, and lead.

As host of Be the Ripple, she amplifies stories of authentic leadership and equity, blending warmth, humor, and clarity to inspire audiences to embrace reinvention at any stage. Her book and companion workbook equip professionals with practical frameworks to align ambition with impact — because careers should be crafted as living masterpieces, not rigid ladders.

Website: sabinehutchison.com

Podcast: Be the Ripple

LinkedIn @sabinehutchison

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Bud Kraus

Bud is a curious, energetic WordPress educator and content creator who blends technical depth with storytelling, always experimenting, always learning, and always bringing others along for the ride

People would want to interview you on their podcast because you bring a rare mix of deep WordPress expertise and genuine human storytelling. You’re not just someone who teaches WordPress — you’ve lived it for decades, evolving with the platform, the community, and the wider web. You’ve taught at universities, spoken at WordCamps, written for major hosting companies, built courses, and helped thousands of people go from confused to confident. That alone makes you a strong guest — but it’s only the starting point.

What makes you especially compelling is the way you connect tech with people. You’re a natural conversationalist with a gift for extracting stories, not just sharing information. Your own podcast, Seriously, BUD?, makes that obvious: you ask the questions most interviewers don’t, the ones that reveal the person, not just the résumé. When you're the guest, you bring that same magnetic curiosity and playfulness — you don’t just answer questions, you build on them, riff with them, and make the host look good.

And then there’s the personal layer: career pivots, late-life reinvention, active participation in the WordPress community, a 72-year-old who still learns, creates, experiments, and refuses to “retire” from curiosity. That’s a story people want to hear — whether the podcast is about tech, entrepreneurship, aging boldly, creativity, education, or just being a fully alive human who keeps showing up. Interviewing you doesn’t just give listeners knowledge — it gives them permission to stay curious, try new things, and make something meaningful at any age.

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Connie Smock

Medium/Intuitive/Psychic/Certified Life Coach/Hypnotherapist/Qi Gong Instructor/Reiki Master Teacher/Author

My journey began early, raised by an intuitive mother and a lightworker, I was taught from childhood that energy, intuition, and loving guidance were just as real as anything we could touch. That foundation eventually became my life’s work: helping people remove the blocks that keep them from living the life they dream of in love, career, health, abundance, or spiritual growth.

I can share how I’ve helped clients (and audiences) shift from stuck to empowered using mediumship, Reiki, spirit communication, and spiritual cleansings, as I’ve trained in multiple alternative healing methods.

What I offer your listeners isn't just insight, it's a toolkit:

How to tell when foreign or negative energy is influencing your life.

Simple daily practices for raising your vibration and clearing energy.

How loved ones and angels communicate with us (and how to listen).

The connection between your wounds, your energy, and your purpose.

If your audience is ready for clarity, connection, and conscious healing, I’d love to bring my story and tools to your conversation.

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Amy Vincze

Expert EFT Tapping Coach and Founder of the Soar with Tapping App

I’ve always been a seeker—fascinated by the complexities of human behavior and driven to uncover the motivations behind people’s actions. My curiosity has fueled a lifelong journey to understand not just how we heal but why we suffer in the first place. That journey became deeply personal as I navigated my own struggles with cancer, trauma, anxiety, and depression.

In my search for relief, I discovered EFT Tapping—a transformative tool that not only helped me manage my symptoms but also allowed me to address and release the root causes of my suffering. Through tapping, I unlocked a profound secret: true healing isn’t about masking symptoms; it’s about resolving the patterns that create them.

Now, as a Tapping Coach with over 16 years of experience and the founder of the Soar with Tapping App, I’ve made it my mission to empower others with this life-changing tool. I’m passionate about educating people on the hidden emotional and energetic blocks that often go unnoticed, yet profoundly affect their physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being.

On your podcast, I’ll share actionable insights and transformative stories that help your listeners understand how tapping can change their lives. Together, we’ll explore the science, the techniques, and the life-altering possibilities of EFT Tapping—giving your audience a practical tool they can start using immediately to heal, grow, and thrive.

A quick testimonial from Janine Noel, host of the Bipolar She podcast... "Brilliant expert! Amy's episode continues to energize so many listeners to examine their lives and see possibilities for growth through tapping therapy. With her warm, engaging voice, Amy draws listeners immediately in. Many are just discovering tapping and Amy offers a clear, concise explanation of how it works through audio alone. She is the perfect guest for any health, wellness and personal growth podcast. I can't recommend her highly enough. If you want your listeners to hear about a transformative tool that is at their fingertips, Amy is your pro!

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