In this deeply moving and empowering episode, Michelle sits down with bestselling author and powerhouse speaker Becca Powers to talk about what it means to rise through grief, reconnect with your radiance, and reclaim your unstoppable power.

Becca shares her journey as the sole surviving member of her family, navigating profound loss while still choosing joy, purpose, and spiritual alignment. Together, she and Michelle unpack how to shift from victimhood to victory, how to honor the lessons within our pain, and how to embrace the full expression of who we are—no matter the season of life.

Tune in to explore:
✨ The spiritual power behind everyday grief and resilience
✨ Reframing life’s toughest moments as portals to your purpose
✨ Why midlife can be your most radiant chapter yet
✨ Becca's POWER Method to ignite your soul and live fully aligned

Meet Becca Powers
Becca Powers is a Fortune 500 sales executive, keynote speaker, and author of A Return to Radiance. She’s the CEO of Power Peak Potential and host of the Empowered Half Hour podcast. A certified kundalini yoga teacher and Reiki master, Becca blends spiritual tools with business strategy to help others unlock abundance and live to their full potential.

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Credits: Intro / Outro music produced by BadManBreezy

In this solo episode of Unboxed, Unburdened, Unstoppable, Michelle shares a personal and powerful reflection on what midlife really is: a sacred turning point. One that’s less about decline and more about awakening.

She walks you through eight awareness patterns that often surface during this season—each one an invitation to unbox what’s been hidden, honor what’s shifting, and step boldly into what’s next.

Inside the episode:
✨ Redefining midlife as a beginning, not an ending
✨ Navigating identity shifts, grief, and physical changes
✨ Releasing roles, rules, and the need for approval
✨ Tapping into the power, clarity, and joy that midlife offers

This chapter was never meant to be quiet. It was meant to set you free.

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Credits: Intro / Outro music produced by BadManBreezy

In this heartfelt episode of Unboxed, Unburdened, Unstoppable, Michelle sits down with artist and women’s circle leader Brenda Zappitell to explore the fear so many of us quietly carry—the fear of being truly seen.

Together, they unpack how fear shows up as silence, people-pleasing, perfectionism, and pretending—and how breaking that silence can lead to healing, creativity, and a life rooted in truth.

Inside the episode:
✨ The unexpected moment in Mexico that unlocked Brenda’s creativity
✨ How fear disguised itself as “being the good girl”
✨ What happens when we stop holding it all together—and finally fall apart
✨ The role of women’s circles in healing and belonging
✨ How Brenda rebuilt her life with art, mindfulness, and self-compassion

If you’ve ever feared being “too much” or felt like you had to hide the real you to be loved—this conversation will speak to your soul.

Meet Brenda Zappitell
Brenda Zappitell is a contemporary abstract painter, mindfulness facilitator, and women’s circle leader. Her art is instinctive, emotional, and deeply intuitive—rooted in the subconscious and guided by movement and memory. Through painting, meditation, and community, Brenda helps women navigate life transitions, reconnect with their truth, and create lives filled with authenticity, creativity, and compassion.

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• Join Brenda’s Women’s Mindful Rechard, Sept 28 - Oct 3, 2025 

What would it feel like if every part of you felt safe to say it out loud?

In this electric and deeply honest episode of Unboxed, Unburdened, Unstoppable, I sit down with Vasavi Kumar — licensed therapist, visibility coach, and author of Say It Out Loud — to explore what happens when we finally stop shrinking, overthinking, and silencing ourselves... and start speaking our truth with clarity, courage, and confidence.

We dive into:
✨ Why so many women overthink, self-edit, and downplay their truth
✨ How early messages like “shut your trap” can stay stuck in our bodies for decades
✨ What it means to trust your own voice and speak to yourself with love
✨ The power of mirror work — and why Vasavi says to do it naked

If you’ve ever struggled to speak up, say what you really mean, or felt like your voice didn’t matter — this conversation will help you begin unboxing that silence and returning to your truth.

Meet Vasavi Kumar
Vasavi Kumar is a visibility coach, licensed therapist, and the author of Say It Out Loud. With a background as a former TV host and a gift for combining psychological insight with soul-deep empowerment, she helps neurodivergent entrepreneurs and creatives reconnect with their voice and speak their truth boldly and unapologetically.

Through self-talk transformation, mirror work, and practical visibility strategies, Vasavi empowers her clients to stop hiding, start healing, and show up like they mean it.

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What happens when you unlearn the rules you were never meant to follow and finally reclaim your worth?

In this raw and revealing episode of Unboxed, Unburdened, Unstoppable, I sit down with Dina Scippa, founder of Enough Labs, to explore what it really takes to break free from perfectionism, people-pleasing, and the endless pursuit of external validation — and instead, build a life rooted in self-trust, courage, and authenticity.

We dive into:
✨ The powerful moment in Sedona when Dina decided to stop living for everyone else
✨ How perfectionism and people-pleasing keep women disconnected from their own truth
✨ What it means to make decisions from self-trust — even when the path feels messy
✨ How to release the need for outside validation and reclaim your inner authority

If you’ve ever felt like you were carrying the weight of everyone else’s expectations, this conversation will show you how to set that burden down and step into your own unstoppable power.

Meet Dina Scippa

Dina Scippa is the Founder and CEO of Enough Labs, a transformative movement dedicated to helping women step into their full power.

As a women’s leadership and confidence coach, international speaker, and passionate advocate for gender equality, Dina is on a mission to smash the societal expectations that tell women they’re not enough.

With a no-nonsense yet deeply compassionate approach, Dina helps women unlearn perfectionism, break free from people-pleasing, and reclaim authentic confidence — so they can lead their lives with courage, purpose, and unapologetic authenticity.

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What happens when you stop masking the pain, unbox your truth, and reclaim your voice? In this powerful episode of Unboxed, Unburdened, Unstoppable, I sit down with Khayla Monique as she shares her deeply personal journey as an adoptee – breaking free from silence, people-pleasing, and self-doubt to become the unstoppable force she is today.

We dive into:
✨ The moment she decided to stop hiding and embrace her true self
✨ How breaking generational cycles of silence transformed her family
✨ The power of self-love, finding your voice, and doing it scared

This episode is a must-listen for anyone who has ever felt unseen, unheard, or unworthy. It’s time to break through the barriers, reclaim your story, and step into your unstoppable power.

Meet Khayla Monique

Khayla Monique, aka The Unshatterd Adoptee, is the CEO and Founder of Unshatterd Hearts & Dreams, an adoption-focused brand and nonprofit dedicated to empowering adoptees, youth, and pregnant teens affected by adoption and foster care. As a powerful adoptee speaker, Khayla shares her self-love and healing journey while creating spaces where family and community go hand in hand.

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In the premiere episode of Unboxed, Unburdened, Unstoppable, Michelle Madrid sits down with Christian “BadmanBreezyy” Branch, a visionary artist reshaping the sound of afro and deep house music. From his roots in Santa Fe, New Mexico, to his transformative years in Barcelona, BadmanBreezyy shares the journey of breaking free from the box of comparison to embrace his own creative path.

Discover how BadmanBreezyy’s bold moves and unflinching self-honesty have shaped his artistry and inspired his latest vision: 'ATRIUM,' a live event experience set to launch in downtown Phoenix. Along the way, he reflects on the challenges of staying true to himself, finding inspiration in artists like &ME and Black Coffee, and creating a legacy of connection through music.

This is more than a story of sound—it’s a testament to the power of unboxing your truth, letting go of doubt, and stepping fully into your creative power. Tune in for inspiration and actionable insights to fuel your own unstoppable journey.

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• Grab tickets to Atrium,  Feb 21st in Phoenix, AZ