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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 stress
• The power of noticing when you’re “rehearsing” conversations to keep the peace
  
  

About Tonya

Tonya Lester, LCSW, is the author of Push Back: Live, Love, and Work with Others Without Losing Yourself and a Brooklyn-based psychotherapist and writer known for her work with relationships and communication.

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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 deeper self-connection.
• The importance of reframing negative thoughts and cultivating compassion for yourself in moments of doubt.

About Karen

Karen Blaine is a published author and certified hypnotherapist specializing in conversational hypnotherapy. An intuitive empath, she writes to educate, enlighten, and inspire readers to embrace authenticity, self-love, and gratitude.

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Learn more about Karen Blaine’s work and her books at eternalempath.com

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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 performance or decision.

About Mo Salami

Mo Salami is an Online Marketing Expert, International Keynote Speaker, and Certified Life Coach fluent in English, French, Spanish, and Brazilian Portuguese.

He is a former Senior Mentor for world-class peak performance guru Tony Robbins, where he helped generate tens of millions in global event sales as part of the California-based team.

With more than 20,000 hours of one-on-one consulting experience, including work with over 8,000 business owners earning one million dollars or more annually, Mo focuses on driving both business growth and personal fulfillment.

As an online marketing strategist, he helps experts scale their businesses while creating their ideal lifestyle through powerful, results-driven coaching.

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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 to Miss:

• Giovanna’s personal story of transitioning out of her yoga clothing line and finding her true path.
• Becca’s insight on how comparison dims your light and why the world needs you shining.
• The empowering reminder that asking for help is a confident move, not a weakness.
• How vulnerability turned Giovanna’s challenges into meaningful connections.

About Giovanna

Giovanna Silvestre is the founder of Confused Girl in the City, an activewear brand inspired by healing crystals and featured by outlets like NBC and Forbes. A former Hollywood professional and USC alum, Giovanna’s journey took a profound turn after leaving the entertainment industry and facing a period of depression. This experience sparked her quest for purpose, leading her to build her brand and write her debut book, “Confused Girl: Find Your Peace in the Chaos,” published by Blackstone in 2025.

Written during two years of solo travel, her book blends memoir and guidance to help readers embrace life’s uncertainties as a path to healing and growth. With over 400,000 Instagram followers, Giovanna continues to inspire others through her story of transformation, creativity, and authenticity.

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Enter Giovanna’s Book Launch Giveaway at confusedgirlinthecity.com/confused-girl-book-launch-giveaway and discover the stories and insights that will inspire your own journey today!

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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 fitness.
• How simple, consistent habits like protein intake, walking, and working out four times a week can change everything.

About Melissa

Melissa Vogel is a dynamic fitness coach, podcast host, and motivational leader dedicated to helping people transform their lives through health, fitness, and mindset. As the creator of the Bomb Life brand, Melissa empowers women and men to unlock their full potential with effective workout programs, nutritional guidance, and a no-nonsense approach to self-improvement. 

 
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Check out Melissa’s programs and coaching at itsmelissavogelfitness.com and start your journey to health, strength, and confidence today!

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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 collapse at work, and the awakening it sparked.
• A heartfelt discussion on workplace trauma, burnout, and the human cost of corporate disconnection.

About Bill
William Cornhoff is a founding member of the Britney Army, a card-carrying member of the BeyHive, and—after a bar fight in Tijuana—an honorary member of the Southern California chapter of the Hells Angels. Raised in Cleveland, Ohio, he attended a private Catholic high school, an experience that came with its own challenges as a gay man. He went on to earn his bachelor’s degree from the University of Toledo and a master’s degree from the University of Miami. He spent 20 years in South Florida, where he built a successful career and shared his life with someone he deeply loved. In 2022, his world turned upside down when he relocated to Texas and faced unemployment, the loss of his partner, and struggles with addiction. Today, he is genuinely happy and embracing his comeback story.

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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 neuromuscular condition, Jennifer made a radical choice: she would not let circumstance define her family’s life. Through Disney and Caribbean cruises, musical theater, and daily moments of joy, she discovered the power of mindset, courage, and leaning fully into life even when it seems impossible.

Key Moments You Won't Want to Miss:

• Jennifer recounts the life-changing moment aboard a Disney cruise that redefined how she viewed her daughter’s—and her own—life.
• The story of her daughter’s journey into musical theater and how she claims her life despite physical limitations.
• Becca and Jennifer explore mindset shifts, joy, and empowerment in the midst of caregiving and adversity.
• A powerful takeaway: “The quality of your life is directly impacted by how much life you’re willing to claim.”

About Jennifer

Jennifer Swann is a constitutional lawyer turned public speaker who has found her purpose and passion in sharing her journey as the mother of a child living with a life-threatening neuromuscular disease.  She shares her insights, 15 years in the making, on her daughter’s superpower of living into her fullest potential, despite the fact that she cannot move, and requires seven machines every day just to stay alive.  Jennifer leverages her many years on stage as a musical theater performer and her passion for personal development to deliver inspirational, heartfelt, and relatable content.  She is widely regarded as a naturally gifted speaker who connects with her audiences by sharing honestly and vulnerably about her own path to empowered living.  Jennifer and her daughter have been featured on multiple prominent local media outlets, including KCAL News and the Voice of OC.

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Discover more about creating joy, possibility, and transformation with Jennifer Swann’s coaching. Explore her work and resources at jenniferswanncoaching.com

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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 in the midst of grief.
• Becca opens up about losing her own sibling and how she chose to carry his spirit forward through her work.
• A candid conversation on parenting, leadership, and how growth requires us to lead differently through each new season.

About Tinna

Tinna Jackson is a distinguished executive coach, leadership strategist, and thought leader on the Forbes Coaches Council. As the founder of Jackson Consulting Group and PowerDyn LLC, she specializes in power dynamics, emotional intelligence, and executive leadership development. She is the bestselling author of The Power Play Journal and the creator of the Pivot to Power program, a transformative coaching experience designed for high-achieving professionals. Recognized for her impact, Tinna was honored as Empowered Woman of the Year and Top Executive Coach and Management Consultant of the Decade 2025 by The International Association of Top Professionals (IAOTP). Through her work, she equips leaders with the influence, empowerment, and decisive action needed to thrive in high-stakes environments.

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Explore deeper leadership reflections with Tinna Jackson’s The Power Play Journal: Battle-Tested Strategies & Reflections for Impactful Leadership. Available now on Amazon and at the powerplayjournal.com.

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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 sacrificing their peace or purpose.

From navigating burnout to letting go of control, Jackie shares how shifting your mindset, embracing tech, and prioritizing you can move you from overwhelmed to unstoppable. Whether you’re a solopreneur juggling it all or someone dreaming of turning your side hustle into a sustainable business, this conversation will inspire you to step into your CEO energy—with strategy, clarity, and grace.

Key Moments You Won't Want to Miss:

• Jacqueline shares how burnout led her from corporate marketing to interior design and how that pivot opened the door to entrepreneurship.
•  Becca and Jacqueline explore the emotional and energetic cost of overworking, self-neglect, and staying in situations that no longer support growth.
• Jacqueline opens up about the impact of hearing "You are a survivor" from her late father and how that message continues to fuel her belief in herself.

About Jacqueline

Jacqueline Green is an entrepreneur, AI consultant, national speaker, and podcast host dedicated to helping business owners scale through smart marketing and AI-driven strategies. As the founder of Behind the Design and Your Fractional Marketing Team, she brings expertise in marketing, AI strategy, real estate investing, and interior design. Through her new podcast, The Hobby to Profitability Podcast, Jacqueline shares actionable insights to help entrepreneurs turn their passions into profitable businesses.

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Join Jacqueline Green for the Marketing Momentum Workshop—a private, 4-hour session designed to help small business owners map out a clear, focused plan for growth.

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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 in not only your income, but your joy, purpose, and peace.

From her “bathroom floor moment” to helping others rewrite their money stories, Scarlett shares how tuning into your internal world is the secret to transforming your external life. If you’ve ever felt stuck in survival mode, disconnected from your desires, or unsure how to step into a more empowered way of living—this episode is for you.

Key Moments You Won't Want to Miss:

• Becca and Scarlett share their parallel stories of high-achieving burnout and the turning points that led them toward inner alignment.
• Scarlett explains how her toxic money story kept her stuck in survival mode—and how she climbed out of the “pit” and learned to fly.
• They break down the connection between money and emotional safety—and how to cultivate security from the inside out.

About Scarlett

Scarlett Stanhope, aka The Biz Hippie, teaches coaches to conquer their finances and own their worth so they can be fully supported by the work they love! Scarlett harnessed the power of money to break free from her workaholic career path and pursue her dreams. She uses a combination of tangible money management strategies as well as a variety of coaching techniques to help her clients transform their mindset and relationship to money, allowing them to strategically achieve their goals and live their best lives.

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Book your free Abundance Activation Session with Scarlett  Stanhope and start creating the life you truly desire.

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