The Power Transformation Podcast

Some stories remind us that it’s possible to rebuild, even after the unimaginable. In this moving episode, Jenny Burba shares how she navigated the heartbreak of loss first through the pain of stillbirth then suddenly as a young widow while forging a path of resilience, faith, and creative renewal. Jenny opens up about rediscovering her identity beyond her role as a mother of 13 children (11 biological and two bonus), taking a chan...

When life knocked her down through burnout, a toxic relationship, and a career setback, Brittany Russell didn’t just rebuild; she reinvented herself from the inside out. 

In this empowering episode, Brittany shares how she left the corporate grind of aviation to become an Energy & Embodiment Coach helping black and Latina women over age 35 to go from drained to energized and confident. 

Blending her expertise as a makeup artist w...

Imagine staring down $250,000 in credit card debt and a life unraveling from the inside out. That was the reality for Chris Felton until he made the radical decision to confront his deepest money beliefs and start building wealth from within. 

In this unforgettable episode, Chris (now a bestselling author, global speaker, and President of AOG Wealth Partners which is a thriving financial services firm) reveals how he rewrote his fin...

Do you give in easily if someone asks you to do something? Are you the “go-to” person for almost everyone in your life? Is saying “no” difficult for you? Do you find that you lose quality time from your immediate family or closest loved ones because you’re fulfilling other requests? Well, if you know someone like this or if you answered “yes” to any of these questions, then this encore episode is for you.

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After surviving two abusive marriages, chronic illness, finding true love ultimately and then the heartbreak of losing her beloved husband to early onset Alzheimer’s, Darlene Greene discovered that healing often begins where hope was nearly lost. In this moving episode, Darlene, a United States Navy veteran and also a Master Foundational Cell Activation Technology Consultant, opens up about transforming personal pain into purpose u...

When so much in her world seemed to fall apart, this trailblazer refused to let adversity have the final say. Instead, she became a catalyst for faith fueled transformation on a global scale. In this episode, Elaine Lankford, former nurse and founder of the She Steps Forward International, shares how her life was upended by professional loss and personal grief only to discover a higher calling that would influence and change the li...

What if the path from high school dropout to doctor of education is possible for you, too? In this moving episode, Dr. Karla Valrie-Potts pulls back the curtain on her remarkable journey from turbulent teen years to ultimately earning her GED to rising as a powerhouse educator, university professor, and founder of KVP Education Consulting. Dr. VP shares the pivotal moments, faith, and resilience that fueled her transformation and r...

What happens when you step out on faith, only to have life test your resilience in the most unexpected ways? In this transparent solo episode, I pull back the curtain on the realities of full-time entrepreneurship while caring for aging parents and navigating my father’s battle with stage 4 cancer and dementia as well as my mother’s own health setbacks. With honesty and heart, I share the weight of daily decisions, the power of fam...

Childhood abuse attempted to silence his voice and his story, but instead of breaking, he became a voice for healing. In this resilient and redemptive episode, global speaker and author Lawrence Harris shares how he rose from trauma, abandonment, and early responsibility to become a beacon of strength for young people worldwide. With fishing as his quiet place and public speaking as his power source, Lawrence opens up about his hea...

What happens when a young boy silenced by poverty, pain, and shame grows into a man who dares to reclaim his voice and then uses it to help others find theirs? In this raw and redemptive conversation, motivational speaker Chris Michael Rushing shares how the battles of his past from childhood trauma to addiction and divorce became the very soil for growth, self-love, and a new identity rooted in purpose. Now a devoted father, coach...

What fuels someone to build an elite career strategy firm while navigating a chronic illness that once threatened to derail everything? In this compelling conversation, Porschia Parker-Griffin, psychology-trained founder of Fly High Coaching, pulls back the curtain on her 12-year career journey, the silent pain of endometriosis, and the quiet grit it took to move from sales to CEO. She opens up about trading basketball for books, b...

In this solo episode (and probably the shortest episode ever), I have a special announcement regarding August...and I'd love your help with something, too!

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What does it take to rise from the ashes of domestic violence and become a voice of power, healing, and change? In this gripping episode, Maria Carrion - author, domestic violence advocate, speaker, life coach - opens up about her remarkable transformation from a young mother in an abusive relationship to the deputy director of a $6.9 million housing unit. Her story weaves together generational strength, self-education, and an unwa...

Are you quietly sitting on the sidelines of your own life, believing your story doesn’t matter? This episode is for anyone who’s ever doubted the worth of their voice. Learn how sharing aspects of yourself, even if they are flawed and raw can be the very thing that transforms someone else’s life. You’ll walk away with practical steps to reclaim your story, overcome fear, and recognize your voice as the tool for healing and breakthr...

What happens when a former teacher, burned out and boxed in by expectations, dares to tear down her inner walls and lead from a place of renewed intention? In this transparent episode, Cindee Williams, keynote speaker, author, transformational coach, host of the 52 Coffees podcast, and much more reveals how vulnerability, faith, and a bold shift in identity helped her transform her into the purpose-driven leader she is today. After...

In this episode from Season 1 (December 8, 2022), join me as I show you how to imagine what you want to make your reality in the future by mentally picturing it in the present. Through the use of the five senses and daily practice, it is possible to retrain your subconscious mind to achieve the outcomes you desire. Learn the importance of visualization and how you have the power from within to do it in order to transform your life ...

How do you rebuild when you’ve lost everything but still feel called to lead and give? Yvette Lloyd, a Top 3% ranked podcasting powerhouse and founder of Life Her joins me in this gripping conversation about rising from heartbreak, financial loss, and grief with resilience, faith, and fire. From running a daycare in her home to becoming a voice for women’s empowerment across the globe, Yvette opens up about the personal evolution t...

What does it take to overcome addiction, childhood pain, and deep self-doubt and step fully into your purpose? In this episode, international leadership coach, best-selling author, and speaker Alex Dumas opens up about the hidden battles that nearly cost him everything, and the wake-up moments that led him to transform his life from the inside out. From his Haitian-American roots and early feelings of invisibility to his work empow...

If you’ve ever questioned your career path or felt stuck in “mid-career limbo,” this conversation is your lifeline. In this powerful episode aired originally in April 2024 (Season 2), top-ranked podcaster, executive coach, and bestselling author John Neral dives into the emotional and strategic layers of career reinvention while spotlighting how personal relationships influence professional choices and the resilience it takes to pi...