Powerful On Purpose

Why are mothers of only children so often judged for a deeply personal decision—or circumstance—that other people know nothing about?

Chef, author, and entrepreneur Sofya Stearns knows firsthand how assumptions about women, motherhood, infertility, family size, and career can shape the way people are treated.

In this episode of Powerful on Purpose, Sofya joins Leslie Capps to share the unexpected path tha...

What if struggling to write your book or complete something important in your business isn’t a discipline problem?

What if the system simply doesn’t fit the way you work?

In this episode of Powerful on Purpose, Leslie Capps explores friction as useful information.

Sometimes friction tells us we’re pursuing the wrong thing. Other times, the goal is right, but the process we’re trying to ...

How do you find your voice and develop the confidence to express who you really are? Intuitive voice coach, singer-songwriter and workshop facilitator Aideen Ni Riada believes our voices can become a powerful path to greater self-trust, confidence, authenticity and self-expression.

In this episode of Powerful on Purpose, Aideen joins Leslie Capps to explore the connection between voice, singing, confidence, vulnerability, cr...

Trauma healing, nervous system regulation, neuroplasticity, and faith come together in this conversation with Wilma Kinsman, an RN and Christ-centered trauma coach who grew up Amish and ultimately had to learn how to understand—and work with—the effects trauma had on her brain and body.

Wilma shares the pivotal childhood moment that made her decide she would eventually leave the Amish community, the impact of bei...

What makes a family recipe unforgettable? Often, it’s not just the food—it’s the person who made it, the memories around the table, and the connection we felt while sharing it. In this episode of Powerful on Purpose, Leslie Capps talks with chef and author Josh C. Epstein about his book, The Company We Keep, a collection of meaningful recipes and personal stories that celebrates food, family, friendship, and human...

Returning to work after a career break can bring questions about confidence, identity, skills, and whether your experience still counts. Dr. Ann Marie Peters, executive coach, leadership strategist, and author of We’ll Be Right Back, wants women to understand something important: a career pause doesn't erase the experience, talent, or value you already have.

In this episode of Powerful on Purpose, Ann Marie shares her ...

What makes a TEDx talk or keynote speech powerful enough that people actually remember it? Speaker coach and longtime keynote speaker Mimi Donaldson knows that great public speaking isn't about cramming more information into a presentation—it's about knowing your message, understanding your audience, and communicating in a way that holds their attention.

Mimi Donaldson has spent decades speaking on major stages alongsi...

How do you market your nonfiction book after launch without turning social media into another full-time job?

Social media strategist Karlyn Ankrom joins Leslie Capps to talk about book marketing, social media for authors, personal branding, storytelling, and how to keep your book working for you long after launch day.

Karlyn is the founder and lead strategist of Oh Snap! Social and creator of the Fan Firestarter Fram...

Why do so many women feel exhausted, anxious, overwhelmed or disconnected—even when they seem to be doing everything “right”?

Nurse, health coach and NLP practitioner Erika Muralidhar says the answer may require looking beyond surface-level health and paying attention to stress, the nervous system, beliefs, and what your body has been trying to tell you.

In this episode of Powerful on Purpose, Erika...

How do you finish writing a nonfiction book? You need more than motivation or the advice to “just start writing.” You need a writing plan that works with the way YOU think, create, and work—and a clear deadline for getting your manuscript finished.

In this Author Journey episode of Powerful on Purpose, Leslie Capps shares Decision #4 of the Four Decisions Framework: How will you finish your book?

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Women entrepreneurs are building businesses in an increasingly complicated online world—juggling social media platforms, subscriptions, technology, algorithms, content, and the constant pressure to keep up. Entrepreneur and tech founder Robin Sims-Allen believes there has to be a better way.

In this episode of Powerful on Purpose, Leslie Capps talks with Robin Sims-Allen, founder and CEO of Phoenix Marcus and founder a...

Writing a nonfiction book when you have too much content can leave you drowning in words. Book structure gives you a clear plan for deciding what belongs, what doesn’t, and how to guide your reader from beginning to end.

In this Author Journey episode, Leslie Capps shares Decision #3 of the Four Decisions Framework: Structure.

Most aspiring nonfiction authors don't have a shortage of ideas. They have years of ex...

Money mindset, scarcity beliefs, self-worth, and entrepreneurship are deeply connected—and making more money doesn’t automatically create a healthy relationship with money.

In this episode of Powerful on Purpose, Leslie Capps talks with financial empowerment coach Scarlett Stanhope, aka The Biz Hippie, about changing the way we think, feel, and act around money so it can support the work and life we want.

Writing a nonfiction book gets much easier when you know exactly what you're promising your reader. In this Author Journey episode, Leslie Capps shares Decision #2 of the Four Decisions Framework: defining the clear outcome your reader should receive from your book.

Most authors know their book topic, but a topic isn't the same thing as a promise. Your promise answers a much more important question: What should your reader u...

Mindset, identity, and self-talk shape far more than we realize. In this episode of Powerful on Purpose, Leslie Capps sits down with Dr. Carolyn Hatton—former dental surgeon, success coach, speaker, and soon-to-be author—to explore how the stories we tell ourselves influence our health, confidence, and the life we create.

Carolyn introduces her powerful concept that your body is always listening—to your tho...

Most nonfiction authors don't have a writing problem—they have a decision problem.

In this Author Journey episode, Leslie introduces Decision #1 of her Four Decisions Framework: Know Your Reader. Before you write a word, you need to know who you're helping and why that reader picked up your book in the first place.

Trying to write for everyone may sound generous, but it makes writing harder. Without a clear read...

Perfectionism doesn't make us better—it keeps us stuck. If you've ever felt like you're either overachieving or completely frozen, this conversation will change how you think about progress, habits, and success.

In this episode of Powerful on Purpose, Leslie Capps sits down with Monica Packer, founder of About Progress, identity and habits coach, podcast host, and author of Sticky Habits. Together they explore perfecti...

"Just start writing." It's probably the most common advice aspiring authors hear—and it may be the very thing keeping you stuck.

In this episode of Powerful on Purpose: The Author Journey, Leslie Capps shares why writing isn't the problem. Instead, most authors get overwhelmed because they haven't made the key decisions that shape a successful book. If you've been thinking about writing a book, have a half-finished man...

What if writing a book didn't just preserve a story—but transformed a relationship?

In this episode of Powerful on Purpose: The Author Journey, Leslie Capps sits down with Yvonne Caputo, author of Flying with Dad and Dying with Dad, to explore memoir writing, family stories, World War II history, self-publishing, author mindset, and the unexpected gifts that come from telling someone else's story.

If you've ever...