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In this final episode of the year, I share my personal reflections on 2025 as a year of shedding, transformation, and recalibration, both personally and professionally. I open up about the evolution of my work, the growth of the podcast, hitting the global top ten percent, and the behind-the-scenes transformation of my leadership and training programs. Through this reflection, I explore why letting go of what no longer serves is often uncomfortable, yet necessary, for clarity, alignment, and expansion.

Key Moments You Won't Want to Miss:

• Why I believe there is gold in every experience, even the painful ones
• How the theme of shedding shaped 2025 personally and professionally
• What it took to evolve corporate facing leadership work into accessible programs for individuals

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In this deeply grounding and perspective shifting episode of The EmPOWERed Half Hour, Becca Powers sits down with Karen Bartholomew to explore the transformational power of pausing. Together, they unpack how our past stories, fear based beliefs, and overcompensation cycles keep us stuck and how intentional stillness creates space for truth, healing, and freedom.

Key Moments You Won't Want to Miss:

• Karen explaining how past stories create unnecessary havoc
• The breakdown of the Pause Method framework
• “Peace over performance” and why it changes everything

About Karen

Karen Bartholomew, founder of The Pause Method, empowers women and leaders to slow down, engage in intentional reflection, and unlock their full potential. With over 14 years of experience, she guides clients to release false beliefs, uncover empowering truths, and take aligned, decisive action for sustainable success in life and business. Passionate about women’s empowerment and leadership, Karen has inspired countless individuals to break free from old patterns, embrace peace and joy, and confidently step into their next chapter.

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In this empowering episode of The EmPOWERed Half Hour, Becca Powers sits down with Wendy Valentine, author of Women Waking Up, for an honest conversation about breaking free from people-pleasing, reclaiming personal power, and stepping fully into the woman you were always meant to be.

Key Moments You Won't Want to Miss:

• Wendy’s realization that she had to take a stand for her own health and wellbeing
• Becca’s reflection on returning to her authentic gifts and allowing her to have a seat at the table
• The conversation around being scared of your own light

About Wendy
Wendy Valentine is the author of Women Waking Up: The Midlife Manifesto for Passion, Purpose, and Play and the host of The Midlife Makeover Show, a top-rated podcast for women in midlife. Wendy empowers women to kick fear to the curb, reignite their spark, and wake up to what is truly possible in this powerful chapter of life. Learn more at http://www.WendyValentine.com.

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In this inspiring episode of The EmPOWERed Half Hour, Becca Powers sits down with psychotherapist and author Tonya Lester, whose book PUSH BACK: Live, Love, and Work with Others Without Losing Yourself is helping women reclaim their power without losing their compassion.

Key Moments You Won't Want to Miss:

• When Tonya explains the real meaning of “shock absorbing”
• Becca’s reflection on how physical pain revealed deeper stress
• The power of noticing when you’re “rehearsing” conversations to keep the peace
  
  

About Tonya

Tonya Lester, LCSW, is the author of Push Back: Live, Love, and Work with Others Without Losing Yourself and a Brooklyn-based psychotherapist and writer known for her work with relationships and communication.

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In this heart-centered episode of The EmPOWERed Half Hour, Becca sits down with author, retired hypnotherapist, and speaker Karen Blaine to explore the beauty of imperfection, the practice of self-compassion, and how reconnecting with your passions can transform your life.

Key Moments You Won't Want to Miss:

• Personal journey from motherhood to hypnotherapy to writing seven books that empower others to heal.
• How loss and grief can become catalysts for creativity, purpose, and deeper self-connection.
• The importance of reframing negative thoughts and cultivating compassion for yourself in moments of doubt.

About Karen

Karen Blaine is a published author and certified hypnotherapist specializing in conversational hypnotherapy. An intuitive empath, she writes to educate, enlighten, and inspire readers to embrace authenticity, self-love, and gratitude.

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Learn more about Karen Blaine’s work and her books at eternalempath.com

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In this inspiring episode of The EmPOWERed Half Hour, Becca sits down with high performance coach Mo Salami for a conversation that lights the path from comfort to courage, from uncertainty to unstoppable.

Key Moments You Won't Want to Miss:

• Mo’s story of learning five languages through passion and perseverance.
• Becca’s reflection on the beauty of embracing the unknown and how it transforms your inner world.
• The power of regulating your nervous system before every performance or decision.

About Mo Salami

Mo Salami is an Online Marketing Expert, International Keynote Speaker, and Certified Life Coach fluent in English, French, Spanish, and Brazilian Portuguese.

He is a former Senior Mentor for world-class peak performance guru Tony Robbins, where he helped generate tens of millions in global event sales as part of the California-based team.

With more than 20,000 hours of one-on-one consulting experience, including work with over 8,000 business owners earning one million dollars or more annually, Mo focuses on driving both business growth and personal fulfillment.

As an online marketing strategist, he helps experts scale their businesses while creating their ideal lifestyle through powerful, results-driven coaching.

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In this heartfelt episode of The EmPOWERed Half Hour, Becca Powers sits down with author, entrepreneur, and wellness advocate Giovanna Silvestre for a powerful conversation on embracing alignment, turning vulnerability into strength, and transforming comparison into connection. Giovanna opens up about her journey from launching a chakra-inspired yoga clothing line to becoming an author, and how following her truth sometimes invited criticism.

Key Moments You Won't Want to Miss:

• Giovanna’s personal story of transitioning out of her yoga clothing line and finding her true path.
• Becca’s insight on how comparison dims your light and why the world needs you shining.
• The empowering reminder that asking for help is a confident move, not a weakness.
• How vulnerability turned Giovanna’s challenges into meaningful connections.

About Giovanna

Giovanna Silvestre is the founder of Confused Girl in the City, an activewear brand inspired by healing crystals and featured by outlets like NBC and Forbes. A former Hollywood professional and USC alum, Giovanna’s journey took a profound turn after leaving the entertainment industry and facing a period of depression. This experience sparked her quest for purpose, leading her to build her brand and write her debut book, “Confused Girl: Find Your Peace in the Chaos,” published by Blackstone in 2025.

Written during two years of solo travel, her book blends memoir and guidance to help readers embrace life’s uncertainties as a path to healing and growth. With over 400,000 Instagram followers, Giovanna continues to inspire others through her story of transformation, creativity, and authenticity.

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Enter Giovanna’s Book Launch Giveaway at confusedgirlinthecity.com/confused-girl-book-launch-giveaway and discover the stories and insights that will inspire your own journey today!

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In this empowering episode of The EmPOWERed Half Hour, Becca Powers sits down with Melissa Vogel, fitness coach and mindset mentor, for an honest and uplifting conversation about overcoming self-doubt, building consistent habits, and learning to value yourself.

Key Moments You Won't Want to Miss:

• Melissa’s raw story of sobbing on the floor post-pregnancy and finding the turning point that led to her coaching career.
• The discussion on moving from punishment to self-love in fitness.
• How simple, consistent habits like protein intake, walking, and working out four times a week can change everything.

About Melissa

Melissa Vogel is a dynamic fitness coach, podcast host, and motivational leader dedicated to helping people transform their lives through health, fitness, and mindset. As the creator of the Bomb Life brand, Melissa empowers women and men to unlock their full potential with effective workout programs, nutritional guidance, and a no-nonsense approach to self-improvement.

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Check out Melissa’s programs and coaching at itsmelissavogelfitness.com and start your journey to health, strength, and confidence today!

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