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What if fulfillment is the key to achieving true success?

In this episode, I sit down with Markus Kaulius, serial entrepreneur and bestselling author of Play a Bigger Game, to dive into why intentional living is the missing piece for many high achievers. From redefining success to focusing on relationships, Markus shares actionable insights that will help you live a life filled with meaning and purpose.

Key Moments You Won't Want to Miss:

• Fulfillment Beyond Achievement
  Markus explains how high achievers often hit milestones without feeling fulfilled and why being intentional about your goals is essential to finding deeper meaning.
• The Impact of Small Changes
  He shares how simple habits like scheduling 10-minute walks with loved ones can strengthen relationships and improve health, creating a ripple effect of positivity.
• Overcoming Energy Drains
  Markus and I discuss the importance of addressing energy-draining areas in life, such as unresolved relationships or neglected health, and how focusing on solutions leads to personal and professional growth.

About Markus

Markus Kaulius is a renowned entrepreneur and author, celebrated for founding multiple 8- and 9-figure businesses and impacting over 10 million lives through his work. With a 25+ year career that includes scaling a supplement company to $170 million and helping clients lose over 3 million pounds, Markus continues to inspire high achievers worldwide. His debut book, Play a Bigger Game: Seven Universal Principles to Experience True Fulfillment and Win at Life, became a top 10 bestseller in just three weeks.

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What if confidence was the key to unlocking the life you truly desire?

In this episode of The EmPOWERed Half Hour, I sit down with Elle Russ, author of Confident as F***, to dive into the transformative power of self-assurance. From breaking free of victimhood to harnessing your true potential, Elle shares how confidence shapes every aspect of our lives.


Key Moments You Won't Want to Miss:

• Defining Confidence in Action
  Elle defines confidence as “the sum of the thoughts you think and the actions you take,” emphasizing that it’s a skill anyone can cultivate by changing their mindset and behaviors.
• Failure as a Stepping Stone
  Elle dives into the concept of failure as feedback, sharing ancestral wisdom about resilience and adaptability that can empower us in modern challenges.
• The Luxury of Victimhood
  Elle explains how modern society allows us to wallow in self-pity—a luxury our ancestors didn’t have—and shares strategies for breaking free from this mindset.

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As we kick off 2025, I’m sharing my personal journey of setting super big dreamy goals and how you can do the same. 

In this episode, I’ll walk you through how I’m using visualization, bold actions, and deep self-reflection to create a powerful roadmap for success this year.

Key Moments You Won't Want to Miss:

• Why 2025 is My Year for Super Big Dreamy Goals -I reflect on what it means to aim for goals that feel almost impossible and why I’m challenging myself to step into new levels of boldness.
• The Power of Visualization - I dive into the concept of five-sensory visualization and how I use it to see, feel, and believe in my goals before they even happen.
• Aligning Goals with Your Values - I share how I’m grounding my aspirations in what matters most to me, ensuring that my goals align with my core beliefs and bring me joy.
• What It Means to Be in the 8% - I explore why so many people give up on their goals and how I’m committing to staying consistent and focused to be part of the small group that succeeds.

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In this episode of The EmPOWERed Half Hour, I take a moment to share my personal reflections on 2024—a year filled with grief, achievement, and gratitude. 

Through vulnerable storytelling, I invite you to join me in reframing challenges and victories, offering insights into resilience, self-appreciation, and intentional living.

Key Moments You Won't Want to Miss:

• Grieving with Purpose: I share how losing my brother led to profound self-reflection and a deeper sense of spirituality. I encourage you to honor your grief and look for the gifts it reveals.
• Achievements Amid Challenges: Despite the heaviness of loss, I achieved milestones like hitting USA Today bestseller status with Return to Radiance. Pain and success can truly coexist.
• Gratitude as a Path Through Pain: Gratitude helped me recalibrate emotions and turn heartache into empowerment. I hope to inspire you to reframe challenges into opportunities for growth.

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What happens when you start listening to your heart and follow a path that aligns with your true self?

In this transformative episode of The EmPOWERed Half Hour, Becca welcomes Dina Cataldo, a former criminal prosecutor turned certified master coach, to share her inspiring journey from the courtroom to helping others navigate their lives with intention and authenticity.

Dina dives deep into how surviving cancer at 29 was a wake-up call that sparked her quest for alignment and led to a career and life she truly loves. Her story sheds light on the importance of tuning into emotions, facing fear, and finding clarity in life’s pivotal moments.

Key Moments You Won't Want to Miss:

• Dina’s realization during chemotherapy: “Why does this feel more peaceful than my job?”
  While undergoing chemotherapy for cancer at 29, Dina found herself reflecting on why she felt more at peace during treatment than she did in her career. This moment became the catalyst for reevaluating her life and seeking a path that aligned with her true self.
• The value of trying, failing, and pivoting to discover what works for you.
  Dina shares how embracing trial and error is a vital part of personal growth. Instead of fearing failure, she reframed it as a necessary step toward discovering what truly resonates with her values and purpose.
• Breaking free from societal molds and asking yourself, “What do I truly want?”
  Dina highlights how many of us make life-defining decisions early on, often based on societal expectations rather than genuine desires. She discusses how questioning these choices can lead to profound clarity and freedom.

About Dina

Dina Cataldo is a leading legal industry expert, Master Certified Coach, and speaker. A former criminal prosecutor, she now helps lawyers take control of their lives and law practices in her private coaching. She's also the creator of Time Peace for Lawyers™ and the host of the popular podcast “Be a Better Lawyer.” Dina's insights and advice have been featured on various prominent platforms, including speaking at the Alabama State Bar Annual Meeting, and speaking on podcasts like “Law Firm Autopilot” and “Maximum Lawyer Podcast.” Through her coaching and speaking, Dina has positively impacted the lives of thousands of lawyers, helping them manage their time, overcome overwhelm, boost self-confidence, and find fulfillment in their legal careers. Her empathetic and strategic approach has made her a sought-after coach among partners, solo practitioners, and boutique firm owners. Dina Cataldo is a trailblazer in the legal industry, and she continues to inspire and empower big hearted female lawyers, to achieve professional success and personal fulfillment. 

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What if you could turn your passions into a thriving business?

In this episode of The EmPOWERed Half Hour, Becca sits down with Mary Topalovic, founder of Soul Connected Brand, and Becca’s own social media manager. Mary shares her journey from part-time side hustle to full-time entrepreneur, explaining how she found her path in social media, connected her skills with her values, and grew a brand that resonates with others.


Key Moments You Won't Want to Miss:

• Finding Your Path in Social Media - Mary discusses the "aha" moment that sparked her love for social media, revealing how the platform’s creative potential inspired her to launch a brand focused on authenticity.
• Making the Leap to Full-Time Entrepreneurship - Listen as Mary recounts her journey from side hustle to full-time entrepreneur, sharing insights into the mindset shifts and determination it took to go all-in on her passion.
• Building Relationships Through Authenticity - Mary highlights why connecting with clients on a genuine level has been foundational to her success and offers advice on how other entrepreneurs can do the same.

About Mary

Mary is a Social Media and Community Manager dedicated to making brands shine on social media. She specializes in driving brand awareness, ramping up follower engagement, and cultivating strong customer relationships to build thriving online communities.

Over the years she has worked with multiple International Bestselling Authors, Fortune 500 Sales Executives, Keynote Speakers featured on CBS, NBC, FOX and Chicken Soup for the Soul and other leadership visionaries.

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Have you ever felt that a story inside you could inspire and transform others?

In today’s episode of The EmPOWERed Half Hour, Becca welcomes Julie Broad, founder of Book Launchers and a self-publishing expert. Together, they discuss the powerful impact of self-publishing, navigating challenges, and how to leverage your unique story for personal growth and professional success. Julie’s journey of turning rejection into resilience is packed with insights on creating a book that doesn’t just sell but serves as a platform to expand your brand, empower others, and fulfill your purpose.


Key Moments You Won't Want to Miss:

• Turning Rejection into Resilience - Julie Broad shares how traditional publishing rejections led her to self-publish and create Book Launchers, showing how setbacks can open new doors.
• Building a Brand Through a Book - Discover Julie’s insights on leveraging a book as a personal brand tool, allowing authors to expand their influence and reach new audiences.
• Curiosity as a Core Value - Learn how Julie’s approach to leading with curiosity has helped her team at Book Launchers embrace challenges and maintain a culture of continuous growth.

About Julie

Julie Broad is the founder of Book Launchers, an Amazon Overall #1 Best Selling Author, and the winner of 15 different book awards, including a Gold Medal in the Indie Book Awards. Her most recent books, Self-Publish and Succeed and Self-Promote and Succeed help non-fiction authors write and sell a book to grow a brand and a business. 

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• Order Self-Promote & Succeed: The No Boring Books Way to Build Your Brand, Attract Your Audience, and Market Your Non-Fiction Book

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What if unlocking your full leadership potential is all about getting clear on your purpose and aligning it with your top priorities? When those two things come together, the possibilities are limitless!

In this empowering episode of The EmPOWERed Half Hour, Becca welcomes Pete Steinberg, an expert in authentic leadership. They dive deep into the importance of purpose in leadership and how understanding time as a resource can transform your effectiveness.

Pete shares his unique Authentic Leadership Model, outlining how leaders can align their priorities with their true purpose, leading to greater energy and fulfillment in their roles. 

With insights drawn from years of coaching, Pete emphasizes the significance of reflection and creating space for authentic leadership in our hybrid work environments.

Key Moments You Won't Want to Miss:

• Unlocking Leadership Shock - Pete Steinberg discusses the concept of Leadership Shock and how it can impact even the most successful leaders when their old strategies stop working.
• Purpose vs. Vision - Discover the distinction Pete makes between purpose and vision, and why connecting to your true purpose is essential for sustainable leadership.
• Reinventing Yourself as a Leader - Becca and Pete share personal stories of career reinvention, highlighting the power of self-awareness in transforming your leadership approach.

About Pete

Pete Steinberg is a leadership and innovation expert with extensive experience consulting with top Fortune 500 professionals. He also has more than 20 years of experience as an elite rugby coach, coaching the USA Women’s Rugby Team at two World Cups and the Rio Olympics.

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• Order Leadership Shock: Using Authenticity to Navigate the Hidden Dangers of Career Success

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What would happen if you spent just 15 minutes each day doing something that truly matters to you?

In this episode of The EmPOWERed Half Hour, Becca chats with Sam Bennett, author of The 15-Minute Method. Sam shares her simple yet powerful approach to beating overwhelm and making real progress by dedicating just 15 minutes a day to what matters most.

Becca and Sam explore the power of small, consistent actions and how they can transform your life, whether chasing a big dream or trying to carve out more time for yourself.

They dive into the struggles of high achievers and creatives alike, offering insights on breaking free from burnout and self-sabotage while finding peace and alignment in daily life.

This episode will leave you feeling inspired to pause, reflect, and make time for yourself—one small step at a time.


Key Moments You Won't Want to Miss:

• The Power of 15 Minutes – Sam shows how just 15 minutes a day can create lasting change. Small, consistent actions help you overcome procrastination, reach personal goals, and find more balance and fulfillment in your life.
• Embrace Inspiration Without Overwhelming – Learn how to act on big ideas without feeling overwhelmed. Sam shares how small steps can transform even daunting tasks into achievable goals, inspiring you to embrace your creativity and act.
• The Importance of Pausing – Sam and Becca discuss how intentional pauses and reflection can spark creativity, reduce stress, and lead to personal breakthroughs, helping you achieve more balance and clarity in life.

About Sam 

Sam Bennett is the author of Get It Done, Start Right Where You Are, and most recently, The 15-Minute Method: The Surprisingly Simple Art of Getting It Done.  

A writer, speaker, actor, and creativity/productivity specialist, she is the founder of TheRealSamBennett.com, a company committed to helping overwhelmed creatives and frustrated overachievers get unstuck. 

Sam is also a popular course instructor on LinkedIn Learning with over a million class participants worldwide and she lives in Connecticut.

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Order The 15-Minute Method!

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How do you define success in a world that often tries to define it for you?

In this episode, Becca sits down with Rashim Mogha, the founder and CEO of eWOW—Empowered Women of the World—a platform that supports women in discovering, visualizing, and actualizing their success on their own terms. 

Rashim shares her journey from escaping an arranged marriage in India to becoming a tech executive in the United States and eventually founding eWOW. She discusses the challenges women, particularly women of color, face in defining their success amidst societal expectations and professional pressures. 

Rashim emphasizes the importance of embracing all aspects of one’s identity, both personally and professionally, to drive impact and fulfillment.

Key Moments You Won't Want to Miss:

• Personal Journey: Hear about Rashim’s inspiring transition from escaping an arranged marriage in India to becoming a tech executive and founder of eWOW.
• Redefining Success: Learn how Rashim challenges societal norms to help women and marginalized communities define success on their own terms.
• The Birth of eWOW: Discover the motivations behind creating eWOW and how it evolved into a platform offering community support and coaching for diverse groups.

About Rashim 

Rashim is an influencer, a LinkedIn Top Voice, a thought leader, a best-selling author, a speaker, and a technology and business leader. Rashim is a prominent woman in tech evangelist and a frequent speaker at global conferences. 

Her thoughts on leadership, innovation, and technology have appeared in Forbes, CNBC, MIT SMR, and Thrive Global. She has held leadership roles at companies like Skillsoft, VMware, Amazon Web Services, Oracle, and Automation Anywhere, where she launched innovative solutions to support over $2 billion in businesses.

Rashim also founded eWOW (empowered Woman of the World) – an intellectual platform that empowers leaders to discover, visualize, and actualize their success. Recognized by Business Chief USA as a woman to watch, Rashim received Women Empowerment: Game Changer, Woman of the Year, Women Tech, and Silicon Valley Woman of Influence awards and was inducted into the Alameda County Hall of Fame. 

She was recognized as a Top 100 DEI leader by Mogul.

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Career Accelerator Program: https://www.ewowglobal.com/career-accelerator-program/

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