In today's episode, the final episode for Empowered Living Zone, we will do a year in review, covering Dr. Arellano's journey with the  Empowered Living Zone Podcast. We will discuss how she started with an idea about bringing self-empowerment to her listeners and how this idea evolved into inspiration for her next podcast, She is Mother, which will launch in January 2025. Today's episode will include a round table discussion with Dr. Charleanea Arellano and her producers for She is Mother, Esteban Arellano, Eric Cheng, and Connie Smith.  Round table discussion will focus on the biggest lessons learned this year about podcasting, audience connection, and vulnerability. Then, we will shift to how Dr. Arellano's experience on ELZ has paved the way for the topics covered on She Is Mother--honest conversations about the real stuff people are struggling with.

Welcome to The Empowered Living Zone, where we explore self-empowerment, personal growth, and the journey to becoming our best selves.  In today's episode, I talk with Dr. Heather Browne about the power of communication. Dr. Heather has a doctorate in psychology and is a licensed marriage and family therapist with over 27 years of experience. She is also the author of Speaking with the Heart and a TedX Speaker.

 

Dr. Heather helps people recognize the power of communication as one of our most important skills. Living with a paranoid schizophrenic mother gave Dr. Heather a unique and powerful awareness that no one has the same reality, though we believe we do. This awareness has allowed her to help others effectively transform communication within themselves and all their relationship. 

In today's episode, we are discussing the connection between money and mental and physical health.

Today, we have Major Lorrena Black with us to share her incredible story. She is a bi-racial, retired U.S. Army Veteran and the Founder/CEO of She Served LLC. Lorrena’s journey from early childhood trauma, to a major turning point when she joined the military to civilian life after serving for 25 years, is nothing short of extraordinary. It has led to her mission to empower others. Drawing upon her extensive military background, she excels as a speaker, facilitator, and coach, inspiring others to find their purpose and unlock their fullest potential.

 

 

In today's episode, we’re joined by David Cory, a renowned emotional intelligence leadership coach whose global journey has empowered countless leaders to unlock the transformative power of emotional intelligence. He opens up about his deeply personal story of heartbreak and loss after losing his son to addiction—a tragedy that ultimately became the catalyst for his healing journey. David shares how he turned to emotional intelligence, not just as a tool for growth but as a profound balm for his soul, guiding him toward resilience and purpose.

In today's episode, I speak with Chris Coladonato, a speaker, coach, and founder of Connection Catalyst. She helps individuals disconnect from the busyness of life and reconnect with themselves and the world around them. 

In today's episode,  we will be talking with Kim Gross. Kim is a podcast host, author, coach, mom, recovering people-pleaser perfectionist, and recovering codependent.

Today's episode will focus on an "adversity as a springboard to greatness" story.  Today, Connie Smith, founder of HighFive PR firm, shares her story, how it has shaped who she is, and how it has defined her "Life as her Message."

We are diving into a topic that can truly transform how we navigate all types of relationships—personal, professional and even our relationship with ourselves. We’re talking about the power we create when we shift from holding onto expectations to making agreements.

In this episode, we discuss the importance of utilizing our bodies and nervous system as vehicles for self-empowerment.  Along with our Essence and Ego, Experience in our bodies help us make empowering decisions to create what it is we want out of our lives.