Opportunity Knocks by EmpowHer Purpose

What happens when you stop looking outside yourself for answers and get quiet enough to listen?

In this deeply personal and surprisingly funny conversation, Michelle sits down with longtime medium and trusted friend Tim Braun, who has spent nearly three decades helping people navigate grief, loss, intuition, faith, and some of life’s biggest unanswered questions.

Tim shares his remarkable journey—from disc...

Is Food Medicine?

In Episode 131 of Opportunity Knocks, I’m joined by bestselling cookbook author, holistic health counselor and natural foods cooking instructor Pamela Salzman for a grounded and insightful conversation on redefining what it means to truly feel well.

Pamela has two best selling cookbooks: Kitchen Matters and Quicker Than Quick. In her books, Pamela shares her incredible recipes for healthy but d...

Are you running on empty — and not even realizing it?

On Episode 130 of the Opportunity Knocks Podcast, I sit down with Sarah Deane — CEO + Founder of MEvolution, Stanford University Continuing Studies instructor, and author of The Wellness Formula — to explore a transformational approach to energy management and human performance.

We dive into a powerful truth: your energy — not your time &mda...

What if the key to a more balanced life was as simple as learning to pause?

On Episode 129 of Opportunity Knocks by EmpowHer Purpose, I sit down with Suze Yalof Schwartz, Founder and CEO of the Unplug Meditation App and creator of the world’s first drop-in meditation studio, Unplug Meditation.

After a successful career in the fashion industry working with top publications, Suze experienced a life-changing moment through...

What does it take to turn a vision into a nationally recognized brand—and trust yourself every step of the way?

On Episode 128 of Opportunity Knocks, I sit down with Laura Wilson, CEO & Founder of Natural Pilates, for an honest and expansive conversation on entrepreneurship, intuition, and sustainable growth.

After immigrating to the United States from Romania with just $100, Laura built what is now one of t...

Let’s Talk About Our Relationship with Food! Do you consider yours healthy? Well Balanced? 

In Episode 127 of Opportunity Knocks, I sit down with Kim Shapira, a registered dietitian, author, and creator of the Kim Shapira Method, to talk about something that impacts all of us—our relationship with food.

We dive into how comparison, pressure, and constant noise around what we “should” be do...

On Episode 126 of Opportunity Knocks by empower purpose, I sit down with Jessica Mehraban, PA-C, a board-certified physician assistant at NextHealth

Jessica is passionate about helping individuals achieve optimal health through a functional, personalized approach. Her work focuses on identifying root causes and creating tailored protocols that support longevity, balance, and overall vitality—from gut health and hormone...

How does one build contact connection relationship & intimacy?

I’m so excited to share Episode 125 of Opportunity Knocks by EmpowHer Purpose where I sit down with Nick Sharp, M.A., a Clinical Psychology and Counseling professional, trained at the Gestalt Equine Institute of the Rockies and founder of his own equine-based practice, Nick Sharp Counseling.

Nick’s work centers around the healing power of c...

I’m so excited to share episode 124 of the Opportunity Knocks podcast featuring the incredible Dr. Christina Tracy Stein. ✨

Christina is a therapist, sexologist, speaker, and the author of Accomplished Woman. Growing up in the personal development world as the daughter of legendary speaker and author Brian Tracy, Christina was surrounded by some of the pioneers of the self-development movement from an early age. Leader...

On Episode 123 of Opportunity Knocks by EmpowHer Purpose, Michelle sits down with Dr. Naina, a pioneering physician and plastic surgeon and specializes in longevity, regenerative, and integrative medicine. She also utilizes her expertise as a plastic surgeon. With a background in mathematics and decades of experience in clinical care, Dr. Naina brings a uniquely analytical and holistic perspective to understanding health, aging, an...

On this episode of Opportunity Knocks by Empower Purpose, Michelle sits down with Dr. Kudzai Dombo, physician and Director of Advocacy and Outreach at Alloy Health 

Originally from Zimbabwe, Dr. Dombo shares her journey to becoming a physician and how it shaped her passion for helping women better understand and advocate for their health. Michelle and Dr. Dombo explore important conversations around menopause, hormone r...

On this episode of Opportunity Knocks by empower purpose, we sit down with Bruce Cardenas — former Chief Communications Officer of Quest Nutrition, current leader at Legendary Foods, founder of Bioshift, and author of Lead With Value: A Leadership Blueprint for Purpose and Impact.

Bruce’s journey is a powerful example of what happens when discipline, service, and purpose align. From serving as an officer with the...

We’re so excited to be back and kicking off another episode of  the Opportunity Knocks Podcast!

In Episode 120: Unlock Confidence & Stage Presence - Mastering the Spotlight, we’re bringing back a powerhouse guest you may remember from Episode 85, the multi-faceted Tanya Memme, Emmy-nominated TV host, executive media coach, speaker, and former Miss World. 

Tanya’s growth in the last 2 ye...

I’m tickled pink to release this new episode on the Opportunity Knocks podcast and just in time for the holiday weekend. Have you ever had a connection come full circle? ✨ I first met Shira Yevin at a breakfast for venture capitalists investing in female-owned businesses. Months later, her team came to her to recommend me to speak at one of her events. It was such a powerful reminder: you never know the impact you make—...

Guesss what? I have an Opportunity for YOU! 👏✨As we settle down into the Summer, I am so excited to share a new Opportunity Knocks 🎙️Episode 118: Be Confident! Let Your Breath Guide You. 💨🍃with the amazing Evie Jeang.

Evie opens up about how becoming a single mother helped her reconnect to her emotional core after years of learning to “cut off” feelings to survive in a high-pressure legal world. Now, she&rsqu...

I'm thrilled to release episode 117 of the “Opportunity Knocks” podcast. I had the pleasure of speaking with Linda Sivertsen, an accomplished author, book coach, and the creative force behind Beautiful Writers. Linda’s journey is a testament to the power of listening to intuition, trusting the creative process, and showing up for your dreams—no matter how impossible they may seem. She is also a fellow Trojan...

In episode 116 of the Opportunity Knocks podcast, I had the pleasure of speaking with Kashmira Gandhi, co-owner of Body Balance Hawai‘i and a Lead Instructor at the studio’s premier location in Ala Moana Center, O‘ahu. Kashmira’s story is an incredible example of embracing change, building connections, and finding purpose through movement.

From her roots in Rhode Island to her life in Hawai‘i, Kashmira ...

When Katie Chin left her high-powered corporate career to follow her creative instincts, she had no idea she was setting the stage for an incredible journey of discovery and reinvention. From navigating life as a chef, entrepreneur, and award-winning culinary personality to unveiling her family’s inspiring legacy through a one-woman show, Katie’s story is a testament to resilience, risk-taking, and authenticity.

On Episo...

When Laurel discovered that diverse founders deliver 25% higher returns despite receiving less than 2% of global venture funding, she knew she'd found her mission: transforming this disconnect into opportunity. 👍
On Episode 114 of the Opportunity Knocks podcast, I sat down with venture capitalist and entrepreneur Laurel Mintz for an eye-opening conversation about the untapped potential in diverse-led businesses and the surprisi...