What if the most powerful way to begin the year isn't by doing more, but by listening more deeply to ourselves and to one another?

In this episode, Rebecca Hall Gruyter is joined by Dezlee Hancock and Laurie Hartley-Moore for a rich, reflective conversation about intention, connection, and choosing to live on purpose from the inside out.

Dezlee brings the heart of meaningful conversation, how words, presence, and authentic connection shape our relationships, our faith, and the way we show up in the world. With wisdom drawn from both study and lived experience, she reminds us that every interaction holds the potential for growth, learning, and love.

Laurie offers a holistic lens on intentional living, sharing how understanding human behavior, energy, and even color can support clarity, balance, and well-being. Her insights invite listeners to consider how small, mindful choices can create powerful shifts in how we experience life.

Together, these women explore how starting the year with intention creates space for healing, clarity, and purpose, grounding us in what truly matters as we move forward.

As always, you can find our host, Rebecca Hall Gruyter, at www.yourpurposedrivenpractice.com

Dezlee Hancock is a conversation enthusiast, communication advocate, and self-proclaimed word geek. With a degree in Human Communication, she believes her most valuable education came from living a full, and often messy, life. Dezlee is a Realtor, author, entrepreneur, wife, mother, grandmother, and trusted advisor who thrives on creating meaningful connection. Grounded in faith and family, she believes every human interaction holds the potential for love, learning, and laughter.

Learn more at www.dezleehancock.com

Laurie Hartley-Moore is a Certified Holistic Health Practitioner, Human Behavioral Expert, and nationally accredited Native American Medicine Woman with more than 35 years of experience in health and wellness. Through her work as a practitioner, creator, and mentor, Laurie empowers individuals to reclaim their physical and mental well-being using holistic life skills. Her approach weaves together holistic health, human behavior, color psychology, and spiritual connection, offering practical tools for living a balanced, vibrant, and purpose-filled life.

As we have launched into a new year, it's time create a year that's truly aligned with what lights you up. Your core values and passions can guide you toward what truly matters and keep you grounded in your unique identity. In this replay, Rebecca will talk with guests Skye Bellarmine and Gary Fretwell about how their new books flow out of their passions and purpose. Don't let this be a year of just checking off a list of resolutions. Instead, align your actions with your passions and prioritize what truly matters to you. Whether you're releasing a new book, trying a new hobby, or taking a risk in your work!

As always, you can find our host, Rebecca Hall Gruyter at www.yourpurposedrivenpractice.com. Our guests are also online. Our guests are also online. Skye's online home is https://www.starskyepress.com. Gary is online at https://www.garyfretwell.com/.

About our guests:

Skye Bellarmine's nomadic family was always moving, so she learned early to adapt to multiple environments and personality types. Coupling an advanced degree in life skills with her intuitive empathy, she writes about how to rise above life's challenges while never taking anyone or anything for granted. Having survived being hit by a wrong-way driver on the Interstate, doctors told Skye she might never walk again. After twelve surgeries and six years of recovery, she learned to walk…into a new life. Skye's determination enabled her to emerge not just from the wreckage of the car accident but also from her marriage to a narcissist. Tarnished and transformed by these experiences, Skye uses her story to help others embark on journeys of self-renewal. Breaking Solace is her first book. Book Two of the Trilogy, Escaping Solace, will launch on February 4, 2025. Walk with Skye's character, Tali, as she confronts her abuser and finds her purpose. Find her online at: www.starskyepress.com

Gary Fretwell is a transformational change agent, impacting nearly 1,000 institutions across the U.S. and Canada. His warmth and genuine connection make him a sought-after speaker and consultant. Gary excels in identifying changes that elevate organizational success. He also leverages his expertise in the nonprofit sector, helping various organizations navigate challenges and seize opportunities. As president of Prescott Meals on Wheels, Gary has led strategic initiatives for sustainable success, fostering collaboration and rallying support for capital campaigns to extend their reach. Gary values personal growth, enjoying reading, exercising, and spending time in nature with his golden retrievers. His compassion and curiosity inspire those around him, encouraging self-discovery and understanding. You can find him online at https://www.garyfretwell.com/.

The holiday season can be fraught with all kinds of emotions - some good, some hard. They are full of memories, hopes, expectations, hurts (present and past), gatherings, and plans. How can we navigate all of that with hopefulness? In this replay, our guest, Deborah Wiener and Janet Schmidt, will talk with Rebecca about the ups and downs of the holidays. You'll come away with honest, authentic thoughts about the magic of your holiday celebrations as you close out 2021.

As always, you can find our host, Rebecca Hall Gruyter at www.yourpurposedrivenpractice.com. Deborah's online home is at http://Fengshuibusinessconsultant.com.

This week, we're excited to share a special feature from our November 14, 2025 Author Summit, an event created to celebrate storytelling, creativity, and the power of words. In this 45-minute highlight, you'll hear directly from several of our featured authors as they open up about their creative journeys, lived experiences, and the messages behind their newest works.

From leadership and resilience to healing, empowerment, and personal transformation, each author brings a unique perspective that reminds us why stories matter. You'll hear from voices like Debi Corrie, Elaine Damschen, Sherry Lynn Campbell, Gary Fretwell, Tim Van Mieghem, Esmeralda Aharon, and Gabriela Ramirez-Arellano as they share insights that both inspire and challenge us.

This episode offers a meaningful blend of wisdom, encouragement, and real conversations about writing, purpose, and the courage it takes to share your story. Whether you're an aspiring author, an avid reader, or someone seeking fresh inspiration, this summit highlight is sure to spark creativity and deepen your connection to the power of storytelling.

Tune in and enjoy this powerful look inside the November 14th Author Summit.

As always, you can find our host, Rebecca Hall Gruyter at www.yourpurposedrivenpractice.com.

What if this season, instead of moving from moment to moment on autopilot, we slowed down enough to notice the quiet transformation happening within us? The kind that invites us to breathe, reflect, and rise a little higher than before.

In this special episode, Rebecca Hall Gruyter sits down with Dr. Sharon Arrindell, Inspirational Speaker, Pastor, Counselor/Coach, Maxwell Leadership Certified Trainer, and bestselling author, for an uplifting conversation about growth, healing, and the journeys that shape us.

Dr. Sharon, visionary and lead author of the bestselling anthology From Cocoon to Soar, shares what inspired her to bring together 17 powerful women and why their stories needed to be heard now. She offers insight into the cocoon-to-soar journey, what it looks like in real life, how it feels from the inside, and why transformation often begins long before we notice our own wings forming.

Together, Rebecca and Dr. Sharon explore how presence helps us rise, how storytelling creates community, and how we can reconnect with what's true and life-giving in a season that often pulls us away from ourselves.

As always, you can find our host, Rebecca Hall Gruyter, at
www.yourpurposedrivenpractice.com.

You can connect with Dr. Sharon Arrindell online:
Website: drsharonarrindell.com | inspiredwholenesscounseling.com
Facebook: facebook.com/Arrindell0502
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/dr-sharon-arrindell-ed-d-dbs-dbc-msc-420192168
Instagram: @drsharonarrindell

About the Guest

Dr. Sharon Arrindell is an inspirational speaker, pastor, counselor/coach, instructor, and bestselling author with over 18 years of teaching experience as an adjunct professor. She serves as President and CEO of Inspired Wholeness Enterprise LLC and is a Maxwell Leadership Certified coach. She is also a member of Global Women Speakers, Christian Women Speakers, and the Association of Christian Women in Business.

Her latest project, From Cocoon to Soar: Compilation of Unstoppable Female Leaders, became a #1 bestseller across six categories. Through her work, writing, and mentorship, Dr. Sharon empowers women and leaders to walk in healing, purpose, and alignment, one courageous step at a time.

This week, we're excited to share a special feature from our November 14, 2025 Author Summit, an event created to celebrate storytelling, creativity, and the power of words. In this 45-minute highlight, you'll hear directly from several of our featured authors as they open up about their creative journeys, lived experiences, and the messages behind their newest works.

From leadership and resilience to healing, empowerment, and personal transformation, each author brings a unique perspective that reminds us why stories matter. You'll hear from voices like Debi Corrie, Elaine Damschen, Sherry Lynn Campbell, Gary Fretwell, Tim Van Mieghem, Esmeralda Aharon, and Gabriela Ramirez-Arellano as they share insights that both inspire and challenge us.

This episode offers a meaningful blend of wisdom, encouragement, and real conversations about writing, purpose, and the courage it takes to share your story. Whether you're an aspiring author, an avid reader, or someone seeking fresh inspiration, this summit highlight is sure to spark creativity and deepen your connection to the power of storytelling.

Tune in and enjoy this powerful look inside the November 14th Author Summit.

As always, you can find our host, Rebecca Hall Gruyter at www.yourpurposedrivenpractice.com.

Do you ever wonder if it's truly possible to generate energy and vibrancy during the holiday season? Sometimes the expectations of the season can feel crushing but today's guests will assure you that you CAN live with boundaries and avoid some of the stress and overwhelm that often comes with the season. In this replay, Listen in as Rebecca talks with Eva Medilek and Beth McGill - two women who have dedicated their lives to mentoring and coaching others on their journeys toward health and magical living. They have drawn from their own expertise and perspective on living with purpose and intention - yes, even during the holiday season!

As always, you can find our host, Rebecca Hall Gruyter at www.yourpurposedrivenpractice.com. Our guests are also online. Eva can be found at https://www.evamedilek.com. Beth's online home is at: https://thriveflourishgrow.com/.