What if the biggest obstacle to growing your business isn't your sales strategy—it's your confidence?

In this episode of Powerful on Purpose, Leslie Capps sits down with Jean Wright, sales confidence expert, speaker, and author, to explore how women entrepreneurs can overcome the fear of selling, build authentic sales confidence, and create genuine customer relationships that grow their businesses. If you've ever worried about sounding "salesy," struggled with sales conversations, or hesitated to promote your services, this episode will help you rethink what it means to sell with confidence and integrity.

Jean shares how our beliefs about sales are often come from past experiences and why authentic selling is about building trust, solving problems, and creating lasting relationships—not using pressure or pushy sales tactics. From selling Girl Scout cookies as a child to coaching women entrepreneurs today, Jean explains why people buy from people they know, like, and trust, and how confidence is often the missing ingredient in successful sales.

Whether you're a coach, consultant, author, speaker, or business owner, this conversation will help you develop a healthier sales mindset, communicate your value with confidence, and stop apologizing for sharing what you have to offer.

In this episode, you'll learn:

✅ Why so many women struggle with sales confidence
✅ How to stop worrying about sounding "salesy"
✅ Why authentic selling creates stronger customer relationships
✅ How your mindset impacts every sales conversation
✅ Why trust is more powerful than the perfect sales script
✅ Why customer service begins after the sale

✨ Jean's Free Gift
Change your mindset about the word "salesy" into a positive affirmation by using your ideal personal traits to sell authentically.
https://jeansellsconfidence.com/coaching-moment


If you've been saying, "Someday I'll write a book," let's find out what's standing in your way.

In a complimentary Book Momentum Session, we'll explore your ideas, experiences, content, and goals to uncover the book that's already taking shape—and the next step to finally get it moving.

Schedule here: https://tidycal.com/lescapps1/wheres-the-book

Be sure to subscribe for more conversations with women who are using their stories, expertise, and experiences to create meaningful impact in the world.

Chapters
00:00 – Meet Jean Wright
01:15 – Why selling feels uncomfortable
03:45 – From Girl Scout cookies to sales
06:45 – Why people buy from you
09:30 – Rethinking the word "salesy"
12:30 – Selling with authenticity
15:45 – Building trust through relationships
19:00 – Why customer service matters
22:45 – Jean's free coaching moment
24:45 – Final thoughts

#powerfulonpurposepodcast #salesconfidence #womeninbusiness #authenticselling #entrepreneurmindset

What if your home is trying to tell you something?

In this episode of Powerful on Purpose, Leslie Capps sits down with Trish John, founder of Magical Spaces, professional organizer, interior decorator, and Feng Shui practitioner, to explore how the energy in your home can influence your confidence, productivity, relationships, health, and even abundance.

Trish believes your home is like a vision board—constantly reflecting what's happening in your life. Whether you're struggling with clutter, feeling stuck in your business, or simply sensing that something feels "off," your environment may be giving you valuable clues about what needs to change.

In this conversation, Trish shares practical Feng Shui principles that anyone can use, including how changing the position of a desk helped one business owner feel more confident and productive, and how a simple adjustment outside a home helped attract the right buyer in just days.

In this episode, you'll hear:
✅ What Feng Shui really is (and what it isn't)
✅ Why your home reflects your life
✅ Simple changes that shift the energy in your space
✅ How your workspace affects confidence and productivity
✅ What your wealth area may be saying about abundance
✅ Why you don't need to spend thousands to improve your environment

If you're interested in Feng Shui, home organization, productivity, personal growth, energy, abundance, or creating a home that truly supports your goals, you'll love this conversation.

✨ Trish's Free Gift: Complimentary Space Alignment Session
Discover simple ways to improve the energy in your home or office.
👉 To request your complimentary session, simply send an email to [email protected] with the subject line "Leslie's Podcast"

✨ Where's the Book?
In a complimentary 20 minute Book Momentum Session, we'll identify what's been holding you back and create a clear next step to move your book forward.
👉 https://tidycal.com/lescapps1/wheres-the-book

Be sure to subscribe for more conversations with women who are using their stories, expertise, and experiences to create meaningful impact in the world.

Chapters
00:00 – Meet Trish John
02:00 – What is Feng Shui?
04:30 – Your home reflects your life
06:15 – How Magical Spaces began
10:45 – Finding the right Feng Shui
12:30 – Creating confidence through your space
15:30 – The power of your workspace
19:15 – Feng Shui and abundance
23:00 – Selling a home with energy
25:10 – Trish's free gift

#powerfulonpurposepodcast #fengshui #homeorganization #personalgrowth #abundance

What if the struggles you're facing didn't start with you?

In this episode of Powerful on Purpose, Leslie Capps sits down with Marissa Polselli, intuitive writer, speaker, and voice reclamation specialist, to explore how generational patterns shape the way women show up, speak up, and sometimes stay silent.

After spending 18 years as an educator in a male-dominated system, Marissa experienced a moment that changed everything. When a colleague challenged her authority, she found herself unable to respond—not because she lacked confidence, but because she was carrying inherited patterns that had been passed down through generations of women before her.

Today, Marissa helps women uncover the stories, beliefs, and survival strategies they've inherited from their matriarchal line so they can break generational cycles, reclaim their voice, and create a new legacy for future generations.

In this conversation, we discuss voice reclamation, generational healing, self-compassion, women's empowerment, breaking inherited patterns, and why healing doesn't just move forward—it can ripple backward through generations as well.

In this episode, you'll hear:

✅ What voice reclamation really means

✅ Why silence is often inherited

✅ How generational trauma impacts women's lives

✅ The connection between self-compassion and healing

✅ Why legacy is a two-way street

✅ How women can break patterns for future generations

✅ The power of community in transformational work

This conversation is powerful, thought-provoking, and a beautiful reminder that your voice matters—and that reclaiming it may change far more than your own life.

✨ Marissa's Free Gift: Befriending Your Voice
A guided journaling exercise and audio meditation designed to help women begin exploring their relationship with their voice.

👉 https://bit.ly/43POU7f

✨ Connect with Marissa Polselli
👉 https://www.marissapolselli.com/


✨ Where's the Book?

If you've ever thought about writing a book—or wondered whether you already have the pieces of one—I'd love to help you figure that out.

I offer complimentary "Where's the Book?" conversations where we explore your ideas, experiences, content, and goals to see whether there's a book hiding in plain sight.

👉 https://tidycal.com/lescapps1/wheres-the-book

Be sure to subscribe for more conversations with women who are using their stories, expertise, and experiences to create meaningful impact in the world.

Chapters
00:00 – Meet Marissa Polselli
02:00 – The story behind voice reclamation
05:00 – That's not a confidence problem
08:00 – The inheritance of silence
11:00 – Self-compassion and healing
14:00 – Breaking generational patterns
17:00 – Legacy is a two-way street
20:00 – Every woman is a lifegiver
23:00 – Befriending your voice
25:00 – Final thoughts

#powerfulonpurposepodcast #voicereclamation #womensempowerment #generationalhealing #personalgrowth

What if success isn't about working harder?

What if it's about creating more joy?

In this episode of Powerful on Purpose, Leslie Capps sits down with Sanet Van Breda, founder of Self Love Ignites Me and creator of the global Diamond Beauties community, to talk about self-love, authenticity, personal transformation, and the power of creating meaningful connections.

After a life-changing moment on a beach in New Zealand, Sanet made a commitment to transform her health, embrace self-love, and create a life built around purpose, joy, and service. Today, from her home in South Africa, she leads a thriving international community that spans more than 60 countries and helps women discover their brilliance, confidence, and voice.

In this conversation, Sanet shares how losing her corporate career unexpectedly opened the door to her true purpose, why she believes everyone deserves "pockets of happiness" every day, and how authenticity creates a ripple effect that impacts far more people than we realize.

In this episode, you'll hear:
✅ Why self-love changes everything
✅ How joy impacts your energy and success
✅ The importance of authenticity and self-acceptance
✅ Why community matters more than ever
✅ How to stop seeking validation outside yourself
✅ What it means to create a ripple effect of love and connection

If you're interested in self-love, personal growth, women's empowerment, mindset, confidence, community building, or finding your purpose, you'll find plenty of inspiration in this conversation.

This conversation is uplifting, inspiring, and a beautiful reminder that your voice matters, your story matters, and your presence makes a difference.

✨ Sanet's Free Gift: Complimentary Coffee Chat
Connect with Sanet below and learn more about her global community, TV shows, and events.
👉 https://yourvoicetvnetwork.com/

✨ Where's the Book?
If you've ever thought about writing a book—or wondered whether you already have the pieces of one—I'd love to help you figure that out.

I offer complimentary "Where's the Book?" conversations where we explore your ideas, experiences, content, and goals to see whether there's a book hiding in plain sight.

Schedule here: https://tidycal.com/lescapps1/wheres-the-book

Be sure to subscribe for more conversations with women who are using their stories, expertise, and experiences to create meaningful impact in the world.

Chapters
00:00 – Meet Sanet Van Breda
01:45 – Pockets of happiness
04:15 – The New Zealand turning point
08:00 – Losing her corporate career
11:00 – Creating Diamond Beauties
14:00 – Wisdom keepers and connection
17:00 – Finding your authentic voice
20:00 – Stop seeking validation
22:30 – Creating ripple effects
24:00 – Sanet's final message

#powerfulonpurposepodcast #selflove #personalgrowth #authenticity #womenempoweringwomen

What if the story you're afraid to share is the very one someone else needs to hear?

In this episode of The Author Journey, Leslie Capps sits down with Wake Up Revolution co-author Denise Stiffler to talk about healing, authorship, vulnerability, and what happens when you decide to share the parts of your story you've kept hidden for far too long.

Denise is a life coach who works with women healing from harmful and abusive relationships. She is also the co-founder of From Rundown to Renewed, a growing women's ministry dedicated to helping women find community, support, healing, and hope. Through coaching, mentorship, prayer, and connection, Denise helps women move from surviving to truly living.

In this conversation, Denise shares why she chose to participate in Wake Up Revolution, how writing her chapter challenged her to revisit some of the hardest moments of her life, and what surprised her most during the writing process.

We also discuss the reality of imposter syndrome, the courage required to share vulnerable experiences, and how becoming an author can help you reclaim ownership of your story. Denise beautifully explains how writing didn't just impact readers—it transformed her as well.

In this episode you'll learn:
✅ Why sharing your story can be part of the healing process
✅ How writing a book builds confidence and self-trust
✅ What happens when you stop carrying your story alone
✅ Why community is essential for growth and healing
✅ How authorship helps you reclaim your voice
✅ Why your experiences may be exactly what someone else needs

Whether you're thinking about writing a book, navigating a difficult season, or searching for hope in your own journey, this conversation is a powerful reminder that your voice matters.

📖 Get your copy of Wake Up Revolution: Women Rising into Voice, Purpose, and Impact
👉 https://www.amazon.com/Wake-Up-Revolution-Rising-Purpose-ebook/dp/B0H19N6T4D

✨ Connect with Denise Stiffler
👉 https://www.facebook.com/denise.stoffer

🌟 Join the From Rundown to Renewed Community
👉 https://www.fromrundowntorenewed.com/membership

✨ Join the Book in 30 Days Challenge
Ready to finally get your book out of your head and onto the page?
Join Leslie as she writes her next book alongside participants in a live challenge designed to help purpose-driven entrepreneurs become published authors.
👉 authorin30/30workshop

🎙️ Follow The Author Journey
Every Thursday, we'll explore what really happens when people decide to write, publish, and share their stories with the world.

Because writing a book changes more than what's on the page.

Be sure to subscribe for more conversations about writing, publishing, leadership, and creating impact through your story.

Chapters
00:00 – Welcome to The Author Journey
02:00 – Meet Denise Stiffler
05:00 – Healing from toxic relationships
09:00 – Building From Rundown to Renewed
14:00 – Why Denise joined Wake Up Revolution
18:00 – Sharing the hard parts
23:00 – Facing imposter syndrome
28:00 – The courage to be vulnerable
33:00 – How authorship changed her
38:00 – Why your story matters
43:00 – Community, healing and hope
48:00 – Advice for aspiring authors
52:00 – What's next for Denise

#powerfulonpurposepodcast #theauthorjourney #authorin30 #womenauthors #healingjourney
#storytelling

Most women don't need more advice. They need more self-trust.

Whether it's a marriage, career, move, business, or major life change, many women find themselves stuck in what Betsy Pake calls "decision purgatory"—endlessly weighing options, seeking advice, and second-guessing themselves.

In this episode of Powerful on Purpose, Leslie Capps sits down with certified master coach, speaker, author, and podcast host Betsy Pake to explore how women can move beyond self-doubt and learn to trust themselves again.

Drawing from her own journey through a difficult marriage and years of helping women navigate major life decisions, Betsy shares why radical responsibility isn't about blame—it's about reclaiming your power. She also explains why our bodies may be the most powerful source of wisdom we have and how learning to listen to that inner guidance can change everything.

In this episode, you'll learn:
✅ Why women get trapped in "decision purgatory"
✅ How radical responsibility creates freedom
✅ What it means to trust your body as an oracle
✅ Why every experience acts as a mirror
✅ The hidden costs of people-pleasing
✅ How the patriarchy impacts both women and men
✅ Why choosing yourself isn't selfish

This conversation is thoughtful, honest, and packed with insights for anyone facing a difficult decision or looking to create a life that feels more aligned.

✨ Betsy's Free Masterclass - The 5 Shifts to Chart a Path in Your Marriage
👉 https://masterclass.betsypake.com/5-shifts

🌐 Connect with Betsy
👉 betsypake.com

✨ Join the Book in 30 Days Challenge
Ready to finally get your book out of your head and onto the page?
Join Leslie as she writes her next book alongside participants in a live challenge designed to help purpose-driven entrepreneurs become published authors.
👉 https://authorin30.com/30workshop

🎙️ Follow the Book in 30 Days Journey here on Powerful on Purpose
Curious what it takes to write a book in 30 days?
Follow along as Leslie documents the process in real time, sharing lessons, breakthroughs, and conversations with participants throughout the challenge.

Be sure to subscribe for more conversations with women who are using their stories, expertise, and experiences to create meaningful impact in the world.

Chapters
00:00 – Meet Betsy Pake
02:00 – Why women struggle with decisions
06:00 – Understanding decision purgatory
10:00 – Radical responsibility explained
15:00 – Every experience is a mirror
19:00 – Trusting your body as an oracle
25:00 – Choosing yourself without guilt
30:00 – The patriarchy as a system
38:00 – How men are impacted too
45:00 – Finding your next right step
50:00 – Betsy's advice for women

#powerfulonpurposepodcast #betsypake #personalgrowth #midlifewomen #selftrust

What happens when you decide your story matters?

In this inaugural episode of The Author Journey, Leslie Capps sits down with Wake Up Revolution authors Corry Lang and Shawn Every to explore what inspired them to become authors, what surprised them most during the writing process, and how publishing a book changed the way they see themselves and their work.

For Corry, writing her chapter reinforced the power of her voice and reminded her that her story, expertise, and mission truly matter. For Shawn, the process helped her clarify her message, strengthen her confidence, and even shape the signature talk she's now bringing to stages and audiences.

Together, they share honest reflections on authorship, visibility, healing, community, and why so many people have a book inside them waiting to be written.

In this conversation, you'll learn:
✅ Why writing a book can be more transformational than you expect
✅ How collaborative books help first-time authors find their voice
✅ The role community and accountability play in finishing a book
✅ Why your lived experience may be exactly what someone else needs to hear
✅ How writing can become a powerful tool for healing and personal growth

Whether you're an experienced author, an aspiring writer, or someone who's been carrying a story around for years, this episode is a reminder that your voice matters—and that the world needs more authentic stories.

📖 Get your copy of Wake Up Revolution: Women Rising into Voice, Purpose, and Impact
👉 https://www.amazon.com/Wake-Up-Revolution-Rising-Purpose-ebook/dp/B0H19N6T4D

✨ Connect with Corry Lang
👉 www.corrylang.com

✨ Connect with Shawn Every
👉 https://askshawnai.com/

✨ Join the Book in 30 Days Challenge
Ready to finally get your book out of your head and onto the page?
Join Leslie Capps as she writes her next book alongside participants in a live challenge designed to help purpose-driven entrepreneurs become published authors.
👉 𝗵𝘁𝘁𝗽𝘀://𝗮𝘂𝘁𝗵𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗻𝟯𝟬.𝗰𝗼𝗺/𝟯𝟬𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝘀𝗵𝗼𝗽

🎙️ Follow The Author Journey
Every Thursday, we'll explore what really happens when people decide to write, publish, and share their stories with the world. Because writing a book changes more than what's on the page.

Be sure to subscribe for more conversations about writing, publishing, leadership, and creating impact through your story.

Chapters
00:00 – Welcome to The Author Journey
02:00 – Why they joined Wake Up Revolution
06:00 – What surprised them most
10:00 – Seeing their words on the page
14:00 – Finding confidence through authorship
18:00 – The power of community
23:00 – Why everyone has a story
27:00 – Lessons from writing a chapter
32:00 – What they learned about themselves
38:00 – What's next as authors
43:00 – Advice for aspiring writers
48:00 – The Book in 30 Days Challenge

#theauthorjourney #powerfulonpurposepodcast #authorin30 #bookwriting #womenauthors
#publishingjourney

What happens when you grow up between two cultures and never feel like you fully belong in either one?

In this episode of Powerful on Purpose, Urmi Hossain shares her journey of growing up in Italy as the daughter of Bangladeshi parents, navigating cultural expectations, identity, belonging, and ultimately finding her own voice as a leader.

Urmi is a finance professional, author, speaker, mentor, YouTuber, and Co-Chair of the Montreal chapter of Women in Leadership. Through her work, she helps women embrace their identity, overcome self-doubt, and step into leadership with confidence and authenticity.

In this conversation, you'll learn how to embrace your cultural identity, overcome imposter syndrome, build confidence as a woman leader, find your voice, and create meaningful impact without waiting for permission.

Urmi also shares why leadership is about influence and impact—not titles—and how mentorship, community, and self-acceptance can transform the way women show up in the world.

This conversation is inspiring, thoughtful, and a reminder that you don't have to choose between different parts of yourself to belong.
📖 Check out Urmi's book:
👉 Discovering Your Identity: A Rebirth From Interracial Struggle on Amazon
🎙️ Listen to Stories Beyond Borders Podcast:
👉 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/stories-beyond-borders/id1831413373

✨ Join the Book in 30 Days Challenge

Ever said, "I want to write a book, but I don't have time?"
If so, then join Leslie as she writes her next book alongside participants in the Book in 30 Days Challenge. Get coaching, accountability, and a step-by-step process to finally become a published author.
👉 Learn more: https://authorin30.com/30workshop

🎙️ Follow the Book in 30 Days Journey

Curious what it takes to write a book in 30 days?
Follow along as Leslie documents the process in real time, sharing lessons, breakthroughs, and conversations with participants throughout the challenge.
👉 Subscribe to Powerful on Purpose podcast

Chapters
00:00 – Meet Urmi Hossain
02:00 – Growing up between cultures
06:00 – Finding identity and belonging
10:00 – Embracing both sides of yourself
14:00 – Women in leadership today
18:00 – Imposter syndrome and self-doubt
22:00 – Cultural expectations on women
27:00 – Why mentorship matters
31:00 – Leadership beyond titles
35:00 – Stories Beyond Borders podcast
39:00 – Be the change you seek

#powerfulonpurposepodcast #womeninleadership #culturalidentity #personalgrowth #womenempoweringwomen

Burnout doesn’t happen overnight—and most women don’t recognize it until they’re already running on empty.

In this episode of Powerful on Purpose, Chris Vasiliadis shares how a diagnosis of multiple sclerosis transformed her relationship with health, stress, energy, and well-being—and ultimately led her to help others prevent burnout before it takes a toll on their lives.

Chris is a burnout prevention coach, consultant, trainer, and author of Ignition: A Professional Woman’s Guide to Energized Burnout-Proof Living. Through her company, Priority Wellness, she helps individuals and teams improve vitality, focus, and performance without sacrificing their health and well-being.

In this conversation, you’ll learn how to recognize the early signs of burnout, manage stress more effectively, create sustainable wellness habits, protect your energy, improve resilience, and build a healthier relationship with work and life.

Chris also shares why burnout prevention isn’t about doing more—it’s about becoming more intentional about what truly matters and creating a vision for your well-being that works in your current season of life.

This conversation is a powerful reminder that your health is not something to take for granted—and that small changes can create lasting transformation.

✨ Chris’s Free Gift – The 9 Mistakes That Prevent People from Burnout-Proofing Their Lives:
👉 Download the free report at prioritywellness.com/freereport

Be sure to subscribe for more conversations with inspiring women who are using their stories, expertise, and experiences to create meaningful impact in the world.

Chapters
00:00 – Meet Chris Vasiliadis
02:00 – Her MS diagnosis story
06:00 – Lifestyle changes that mattered
10:00 – Stress and chronic illness
14:00 – What burnout really looks like
18:00 – Why women miss the signs
22:00 – Small changes create momentum
26:00 – Creating a wellness vision
30:00 – Letting go of perfectionism
34:00 – Building resilience and energy
38:00 – Burnout-proofing your life
41:00 – Chris’s free resource

#powerfulonpurposepodcast #burnoutprevention #stressmanagement #womenswellness #mentalwellbeing

Building a business is one thing. Building a profitable, sustainable business that supports the life you actually want is something entirely different.

In this episode of Powerful on Purpose, Katrina Sawa shares what she’s learned from more than two decades of helping entrepreneurs identify what’s holding their businesses back and create strategies that generate more revenue, freedom, and growth.

Katrina is a 14-time international bestselling author, business coach, and self-publishing strategist who helps entrepreneurs build more profitable businesses. Known for her practical, no-nonsense approach, she works with clients at every stage of business to diagnose challenges, uncover opportunities, and create clear paths forward.

In this conversation, you’ll learn how to increase business profitability, identify growth opportunities, avoid common entrepreneurial mistakes, create systems that support freedom, and build a business that aligns with the life you want to live.

Katrina also shares why entrepreneurs must be willing to evolve, adapt, and sometimes let go of what’s no longer working in order to reach the next level.

This conversation is packed with practical insights for business owners who know they’re capable of more but aren’t sure what’s standing in the way.

✨ Katrina’s Free Resources page: www.JumpstartYourBizNow.com/freetrainings
👉 Includes tools on productivity, speaking, websites, book publishing, AI, and business growth

Chapters
00:00 – Meet Katrina Sawa
02:00 – Finding entrepreneurship
05:00 – Why businesses struggle
08:00 – Wanting more matters
11:00 – Common growth roadblocks
14:00 – Adapting in changing markets
18:00 – Avoiding shiny object syndrome
21:00 – Becoming the business mechanic
25:00 – A client transformation story
29:00 – Designing your ideal business
33:00 – Building freedom and profit
36:00 – Katrina’s free resources

#powerfulonpurposepodcast #businessgrowth #entrepreneurmindset #womeninbusiness #smallbusinessowner