Empowerography
Empowerography
Brad Walsh
Welcome to Empowerography, the premier podcast platform dedicated to bringing powerful women to an empowered stage. Host, Brad Walsh, having spent his corporate career in the world of A/V technology, felt that there was a greater story waiting. Brad was introduced to the world of Boudoir Photography and he immediately fell in love with the empowering mission and message behind boudoir photography. Being immersed in this world and seeing the life-changing effects it had on women helped to reveal his true calling—creating space for women to see themselves in a light they normally don't get to see themselves in. Brad realized this work was his life's purpose, so he left my AV tech career to pursue boudoir photography full-time. Witnessing the incredible transformations in his clients confirmed he had found his purpose. Two years later, while working as a women's empowerment photographer, Brad had another epiphany: I need to broaden my impact by creating a podcast.When Covid-19 hit in March 2020 rendering Brads business in-operable, he saw an opportunity to be a voice of hope and positivity amidst global fear and negativity and Empowerography was born. Brad's podcast is a platform whose purpose is to Empower. Elevate and Educate by amplifying the voices of women. Empowerography's mission is to Empower, Elevate, and Educate, showcasing real-life stories of courage, transformation, and inspiration from extraordinary women around the world. Each episode dives deep into the personal and professional journeys of our guests, uncovering the trials they've overcome, the successes they've achieved, and the invaluable lessons they've learned along the way.Join us as we amplify the voices of women, providing a space where their stories can inspire, motivate, and empower listeners to pursue their own dreams and aspirations. Whether you're looking for inspiration, guidance, or simply a boost of empowerment, Empowerography is here to elevate your spirit and educate your mind. Tune in and let the transformative stories of these incredible women change your perspective and ignite your passion for making a difference.
Breaking Corporate Chains: Corbin Chase's Path to Authenticity, Faith, and Healing
My guest today is Corbin Chase. Corbin Chase is a holistic health professional, medical intuitive, and spiritual teacher based in Maine. After over a decade in corporate leadership, she now owns Corbin Chase Health, a private practice to support clients in uncovering the root causes of imbalance in happiness, health and peace through a integrative, soul-centered approaches. In this episode we discuss holistic health, spiritual healing, medical intuition, integrative medicine and consciousness.Website - https://corbinchase.health/IG - https://www.instagram.com/wholewithcorbin/LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/corbinchase/YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCf9Uybx-vzUCldykKdo4SPAIn this episode you will learn:1 How to recognize when staying costs more than leaving—the moment your body starts speaking louder than your mind through illness, failed opportunities, and deep unhappiness, and why ignoring your soul's whisper only makes it scream louder.2 The radical faith required for true healing—why prayer and intention aren't optional add-ons but your strongest tools for transformation, and how unconditional love is the doorway that's always been available to you.3 What it means to actually see yourself after years of performing—how corporate conditioning taught you to be whoever anyone else wanted you to be, and why reclaiming your authentic self is imperative for your health and life force.“when you're looking to do soul-centered healing, I always go back, okay, what is it that you believe? Let's start there. Do you believe that you deserve love? Do you believe that you can be happy, healthy, and whole?" - 00:26:07“You are a person with a visa from heaven and that's the way we need to look at our existence." - 00:43:04"The oracle cards basically get to the things that we already know, but we don't consciously know. So it's like putting a light up against who you are.” - 00:46:05Empowerography Live Conference 2026 | April 24th - 26th | Toronto, OntarioThe Empowerography Live Conference 2026 is more than an event, it’s a 2.5-day in-person experience designed to help women reconnect to their voice, their power, and their next chapter.From April 24–26 in Toronto, women from around the world will gather for deep conversations, powerful storytelling, hands-on workshops, and real human connection. This is a space where growth happens, clarity is found, and transformation begins—not through surface-level motivation, but through lived experience, shared wisdom, and intentional action.If you’re craving community…If you’re ready to be challenged, inspired, and supported…If you feel that pull to step into more of who you truly are…This is for you.🎟️ Tickets are limited.👉 Learn more and secure your spot at https://shorturl.at/NtvVFContact Brad:WebsiteInstagramLinkedInYouTubeX (Twitter)TikTok#empowerographypodcast #women #womensempowerment #empowherment #entrepreneurship #womeninentrepreneurship #empoweredwomen #empowerelevateeducate #MedicalIntuitive #SpiritualAwakening #HolisticHealing #LeavingCorporate #Authenticity #RadicalFaith #UnconditionalLove #Clairsentience #SoulWork #spiritualhealing #holistichealth #medicalintuition #mindfulness #purpose #energywork #spiritualmedicine #connection #consciousness #selflove #innerwisdom #pastliferegression #spirituality #prayer #soulalignment
Mar 20
50 min
The Spiritual Closet: Why Hiding Your Gifts Keeps You Small with Sam Ritchie
My guest today is Sam Ritchie. I am a certificated Angel Guide, trained with and featured on Kyle Gray’s website. An Angel guide is someone who works with the Angels, in my case, I specialise in space clearing in person and from floor plans. I read Oracle cards helping to give people clarity and confidence, as well as offering past life regressions. I hold space for two spiritual circles a week and also monthly day retreats with themes such as ‘creating vision boards’, ‘creating a spiritual practice’ and ‘gratitude’. In this episode we discuss angel guides, space clearing, oracle cards, past life regression, shadow work and spiritual gifts.Website - https://www.samangelguide.comFB - https://www.facebook.com/samangelguideYouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@samangelguideIn this episode you will learn:Why spiritual growth is actual work—not rainbows and snowflakes and how confronting the parts of yourself you don't like (the shadow side) is the only path to real transformation and wholeness.The two practices most people overlook when awakening their intuition, journaling and meditation and why these unsexy, unglamorous habits are non-negotiable if you want to access your spiritual gifts.How to stop living for other people's approval and own who you are unapologetically because what other people think of you is literally none of your business, and hiding your gifts keeps you small.“In the spiritual closet. I really didn't want to be seen, although I didn't realize until I was about 20 that not everyone could see spirit." - 00:02:28“The hard truth about spiritual work is it is work." - 00:26:46"The oracle cards basically get to the things that we already know, but we don't consciously know.  So it's like putting a light up against who you are.” - 00:46:05Empowerography Live Conference 2026 | April 24th - 26th | Toronto, OntarioThe Empowerography Live Conference 2026 is more than an event, it’s a 2.5-day in-person experience designed to help women reconnect to their voice, their power, and their next chapter.From April 24–26 in Toronto, women from around the world will gather for deep conversations, powerful storytelling, hands-on workshops, and real human connection. This is a space where growth happens, clarity is found, and transformation begins—not through surface-level motivation, but through lived experience, shared wisdom, and intentional action.If you’re craving community…If you’re ready to be challenged, inspired, and supported…If you feel that pull to step into more of who you truly are…This is for you.🎟️ Tickets are limited.👉 Learn more and secure your spot at https://shorturl.at/NtvVFContact Brad:WebsiteInstagramLinkedInYouTubeX (Twitter)TikTok#empowerographypodcast #women #womensempowerment #empowherment #entrepreneurship #womeninentrepreneurship #empoweredwomen #empowerelevateeducate #SpiritualGrowth #InnerWork #ShadowWork #AngelGuide #Intuition #Authenticity #SelfAcceptance #Meditation #Journaling #spaceclearing #oraclecards #pastliferegression #shadowwork #energyprotection #intuition #remotework #angels #akashicrecords #gratitude #selfacceptance #spiritualgifts #spirituality #archangelmichael
Mar 16
56 min
Your Baby Is Ugly: The Truth About Getting Media Attention with Erin Saxton
My guest today is Erin Saxton. Erin Saxton is a highly sought-after Emmy nominated TV producer, PR expert and media executive who takes companies, products and people to the number one spot. She founded her firm, eleven Communications, in response to an industry need for a new kind of marketing: strategic yet multi-faceted precision communications. Saxton is best known for her connections and expertise in taking an idea and joining that idea with an instrumental plan and team to consult, connect, and direct the plan forward. eleven Communications continues her track record of successfully having a campaign hit the mark and stay at the top. In this episode we discuss media pitching, Barbara Walters, public relations, personal branding, brand visibility and content creation.Website - https://www.theerinnetwork.com/IG - https://www.instagram.com/saxtonerin/FB - https://www.facebook.com/erin.saxton.7LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/erin-saxton-2213288/YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@ThatGirlFromJerseyIn this episode you will learn:1 How to bridge the gap between your vision and media visibility — Erin reveals why most people pitch themselves wrong, how to craft messages that actually land with producers, and the difference between getting ignored versus getting invited.2 Why success isn't about charging the most, it's about serving with integrity — Learn how Erin built her business by refusing to take clients' college funds, why she fired herself from retainers that weren't working, and how authenticity beats aggressive pricing every time.3 The real conversation you need to have before pursuing visibility — Discover why knowing your true "why" (not the one you tell yourself) determines whether visibility will elevate you or expose you, and how to get brutally honest about what you're really chasing.“I knew I was contributing to something special and I built the research library for Good Morning America and we were moving buildings during my internship time and because I was I scheduled my internship there, I think I was there five days a week."- 00:11:39“My favorite personal Barbara story. I have a few, there's a few I can't say on it. Sorry. No, that's okay. The one that is cute is that it was my birthday with Barbara." - 00:34:09"I think there's usually like an eight to 10% return on pitching. So, you know, for your 20 outlets, if I pitch 20, I'm getting zero to two.” - 00:50:02Empowerography Live Conference 2026 | April 24th - 26th | Toronto, OntarioThe Empowerography Live Conference 2026 is more than an event, it’s a 2.5-day in-person experience designed to help women reconnect to their voice, their power, and their next chapter.From April 24–26 in Toronto, women from around the world will gather for deep conversations, powerful storytelling, hands-on workshops, and real human connection. This is a space where growth happens, clarity is found, and transformation begins—not through surface-level motivation, but through lived experience, shared wisdom, and intentional action.If you’re craving community…If you’re ready to be challenged, inspired, and supported…If you feel that pull to step into more of who you truly are…This is for you.🎟️ Tickets are limited.👉 Learn more and secure your spot at https://shorturl.at/NtvVFContact Brad:WebsiteInstagramLinkedInYouTubeX (Twitter)TikTok#empowerographypodcast #women #womensempowerment #empowherment #entrepreneurship #womeninentrepreneurship #empoweredwomen #empowerelevateeducate #MediaVisibility #PRExpert #ElevenCommunications #Authenticity #WomenInMedia #Entrepreneurship #MediaPitching #IntegrityInBusiness #ErinSaxton #contentcreation #theview #BarbaraWalters #publicrelations #mediaoutreach #brandvisibility #mediaexecutive #emmynominatedproducer #storytelling #interviewpreparation #prstrategy #networking #author #mentorship
Mar 13
1 hr 27 min
From Invisible to Influential: Pearl Mashour's Strategy for Women to Own Their Worth and Influence​
My guest today is Pearl Mashour. Pearl Mashour is an educator, mother of three, Master Women’s Empowerment Coach, and the visionary host of the breakthrough podcast Female Fluence. With an unwavering mission to awaken and elevate women, Pearl has built a thriving community where women are encouraged to be unapologetically themselves, reclaim their confidence, and design lives on their own terms.Her work challenges the outdated narratives that have kept women silent or small, instead inspiring them to embrace their authentic essence and rise, regardless of age or stage of life. Pearl is devoted to helping women reclaim their voice, honor their worth, and embody their power, sharing her message with bold grace and undeniable truth. In this episode we discuss reclaiming your voice, sensitivity as a superpower, female fluence, unapologetic living and stepping into power.Website - https://www.femalefluence.comIG - https://www.instagram.com/pearlmashour_femalefluence/FB - https://www.facebook.com/femalefluenceFB Community - https://www.facebook.com/groups/1051260860521876/LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/femalefluence-abaa23210?YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@femalefluencePearl's Alignment Quiz - https://www.femalefluence.com/alignment-quizPearl's Book - https://a.co/d/03MK8F2jIn this episode you will learn:1 How your worth became linked to sacrifice and why this conditioning must end.2 Why journaling and self-reflection are the keys to reclaiming your identity.3 The power of trusting that quiet voice within you instead of seeking external permission.“One of the reasons I started doing what I'm doing because I felt like if I experienced this, there must be so many others who experienced similar things."- 00:06:48“I've had a lot of amazing leaders that I've interviewed and I've learned a lot from them. It's really about not dominating." - 00:33:28"I think the key is to realize and say, where am I abandoning myself? Like really checking in. Am I living in honesty? Am I worried that I'm going to, I'm trying to avoid disappointing other people?” - 01:01:38Empowerography Live Conference 2026 | April 24th - 26th | Toronto, OntarioThe Empowerography Live Conference 2026 is more than an event, it’s a 2.5-day in-person experience designed to help women reconnect to their voice, their power, and their next chapter.From April 24–26 in Toronto, women from around the world will gather for deep conversations, powerful storytelling, hands-on workshops, and real human connection. This is a space where growth happens, clarity is found, and transformation begins—not through surface-level motivation, but through lived experience, shared wisdom, and intentional action.If you’re craving community…If you’re ready to be challenged, inspired, and supported…If you feel that pull to step into more of who you truly are…This is for you.🎟️ Tickets are limited.👉 Learn more and secure your spot at https://shorturl.at/NtvVFContact Brad:WebsiteInstagramLinkedInYouTubeX (Twitter)TikTok#empowerographypodcast #women #womensempowerment #empowherment #entrepreneurship #womeninentrepreneurship #empoweredwomen #empowerelevateeducate #findingyourpurpose #podcast #womensupportingwomen #soulalignment #heartcentered #ReclaimYourVoice #TrustYourself #WorthNotSacrifice #InnerVoice #SelfReflection #JournalingJourney #StopShrinking #WomenSupportingWomen #FemaleInfluence #TransformationJourney #AuthenticLiving #QuietCertainty #NoMoreApologizing #sensitivityasasuperpower #selfhealing #settingboundaries #selfdoubt #selfworth #perimenopause
Mar 9
1 hr 15 min
Unlock the Secrets of Irrational Humans with Susan Ibitz
My guest today is Susan Ibitz. Susan is a former political influence consultant, profiler, and civilian hostage negotiator, with expertise and studies in and master’s in Human Behavior, Behavior Economics & Neuroscience. She has been called 'Freaky' and the top expert in her field by the Chicago Tribune and Psychology Today for showing how to profile anyone in 30 seconds in live shows. She is the author and researcher of "Irrational Humans: People Make 35,000 Decisions a Day, and 95% are Irrational, but Why & How?”. In this episode we discuss irrational humans, profiling, hostage negotiation, neuroscience and behavioral economics.Website - https://susanibitz.com/IG - https://www.instagram.com/susanibitz/FB - https://www.facebook.com/SusanIbitzHumanBehavior/LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/susan-ibitz/YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsAwKi2NQchiXWrrMd9-uXAIn this episode you will learn:1 Why human behavior isn’t as complicated as we think—and how understanding our irrational nature can help us communicate more effectively.2 How authenticity and imperfection actually create stronger connection and trust with others.3 Why learning to truly listen and ask better questions is one of the most powerful influence tools you can develop.“Humans are not complicated, they're complex. And the reason I specialize in irrational humans is because I'm the most irrational person in the world."- 00:13:40“Everybody's capable to kill. Everyone. Give me the right circumstances. Everybody is able to be manipulated." - 00:45:48"Stop being paying attention so much to what other people says and start paying attention to what you're saying.” - 01:35:12Empowerography Live Conference 2026 | April 24th - 26th | Toronto, OntarioThe Empowerography Live Conference 2026 is more than an event, it’s a 2.5-day in-person experience designed to help women reconnect to their voice, their power, and their next chapter.From April 24–26 in Toronto, women from around the world will gather for deep conversations, powerful storytelling, hands-on workshops, and real human connection. This is a space where growth happens, clarity is found, and transformation begins—not through surface-level motivation, but through lived experience, shared wisdom, and intentional action.If you’re craving community…If you’re ready to be challenged, inspired, and supported…If you feel that pull to step into more of who you truly are…This is for you.🎟️ Tickets are limited.👉 Learn more and secure your spot at https://shorturl.at/NtvVFContact Brad:WebsiteInstagramLinkedInYouTubeX (Twitter)TikTok#empowerographypodcast #women #womensempowerment #empowherment #entrepreneurship #womeninentrepreneurship #empoweredwomen #empowerelevateeducate #findingyourpurpose #podcast #womensupportingwomen #soulalignment #heartcentered #selfcare #professionaldevelopment #personalgrowth #mindset #purpose #empathy #struggles #resilience #selfawareness #mindsetshift #awareness #leadership #innovation #authenticity #opportunity #potential #personalgrowth #confidence #gratitude #courage #struggle #fear #selfdiscovery #purpose #growthmindset #womeninbusiness #confidence #uniqueness #patience #failure #humanbehavior #negotiation #irrationalhuman #influence #negotiator #behavioraleconomics #manipulationtactics #neuroscience #emotionalintelligence #bullying #aspergers #hostagenegotiation #profiling #socialinfluence #trauma #politics #influencetechniques
Mar 6
1 hr 37 min
Unleashing Your Inner Identity Activator: Carol Elizabeth’s Guide to Owning Your Power Without Approval
My guest today is Carol Elizabeth. Carol Elizabeth is a dynamic transformation expert, author, and sought-after speaker dedicated to helping women shift their mindset from can’t to capable and go after the changes they seek. With over 15 years of experience, Carol empowers women to live a life REDEFINED through her signature frameworks. Once a couch potato turned 2 time fitness pro in her 40’s. A thriver in the face of all of life’s greatest challenges and reclaiming her true vitality again at the age of 54, Carol Elizabeth walks her talk. From no background or education in business to a multi-passionate, 7 figure CEO of life on her terms, she combines real-life experience, raw authenticity, and a touch of magic to guide women in creating extraordinary lives and businesses. In this episode we discuss identity activation, trusting your magic, self-validation, healing through reflection and overcoming conditioning.Website - https://www.carolelizabeth.comIG - https://www.instagram.com/iam_carolelizabeth FB - https://www.facebook.com/iamcarolelizabeth/Newsletter Signup - https://www.carolelizabeth.com/stay-connectedCarol's Book - https://www.carolelizabeth.com/bookYouTube - youtube.com/@CarolElizabethPodcast - https://shorturl.at/otMVpWork with Carol - https://carolelizabeth.typeform.com/workwithmeIn this episode you will learn:1. Why you should make journaling your non-negotiable.2. Stop looking for external validation and cultivate your inner coach, guide and hype-girl so you can move forward.3. How to take full ownership of your identity and why this is the first step into transformation.“when I dialed down to number one, what is my life journey been about? And then I'm peeling the onion of the layers of helping women who we are being, identity, self-image is so important."- 00:02:24“Most women don't want to be quiet to hear the thoughts because their truth comes out. If you're listening to this, you've heard your truth." - 00:33:42"Release the story that you can't. Release the shame of the things that have happened in your life because your mess truly is your magic.” - 00:59:04Empowerography Live Conference 2026 | April 24th - 26th | Toronto, OntarioThe Empowerography Live Conference 2026 is more than an event, it’s a 2.5-day in-person experience designed to help women reconnect to their voice, their power, and their next chapter.From April 24–26 in Toronto, women from around the world will gather for deep conversations, powerful storytelling, hands-on workshops, and real human connection. This is a space where growth happens, clarity is found, and transformation begins—not through surface-level motivation, but through lived experience, shared wisdom, and intentional action.If you’re craving community…If you’re ready to be challenged, inspired, and supported…If you feel that pull to step into more of who you truly are…This is for you.🎟️ Tickets are limited.👉 Learn more and secure your spot at https://shorturl.at/NtvVFContact Brad:WebsiteInstagramLinkedInYouTubeX (Twitter)TikTok#empowerographypodcast #women #womensempowerment #empowherment #entrepreneurship #womeninentrepreneurship #empoweredwomen #empowerelevateeducate #findingyourpurpose #podcast #womensupportingwomen #soulalignment #heartcentered #selflove #resilience #personalgrowth #mindset #purpose #divinefeminine #selfawareness #wealth #author #healing #embodiment #awareness #transformation #authenticity #storytelling #identityactivator #identityactivation #journaling #findingmagic #trustyourmagic #radicalresponsibility #transformationalspeaker #sparklespreader #personaldevelopment #innercritic #conditioning #ownership #joy #laughter #selfidentity #innerguide #innercoach #innerseeker #purposediscovery #impostersyndrome #soulguidedliving #confidencebuilding #surrender
Mar 2
1 hr 8 min
Breaking the Broken Rung: Melanie de Guzman’s Blueprint for Mid Career Women’s Advancement
My guest today is Melonie de Guzman. With over 15 years in digital media and a passion for driving workplace equity, Melonie has built a career at the intersection of leadership, mentorship, and professional development. I co-founded Rogers Women in Tech, launching its first cross-Canada mentorship program to support women in STEM. As a speaker, I’ve been invited to share insights at the University of Toronto, George Brown College, McMaster University, Queen’s University, Toronto Metropolitan University, Shopify , and was the closing keynote speaker at the first WomenTech Network conference. Beyond speaking, I’ve dedicated my time to mentoring and shaping industry programs. I’ve mentored for Women in Film & Television (WIFT-T), Girls in Tech, and served as a judge for Mentor of the Year at WomenTech Network. I also contributed to programming at WIFT-T and currently serve as Director of Events at Lean In Canada, helping create spaces for professional women to connect, learn, and grow. Now, I help organizations build sustainable mentorships, book clubs, and leadership development programs, so employees can focus on their careers without sacrificing their nights and weekends.. In this episode we discuss women in leadership, women in tech, the broken rung, career strategy, invisible labor and mentorship.Website - https://www.meloniedeguzman.comIG - https://www.instagram.com/meloniedeguzmanLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/meloniedeguzman/YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@meloniedeguzmanIn this episode you will learn:1. Why building a career ecosystem beyond your job is so important.2. Don't wait til you feel ready to take the step, confidence is a by-product of taking actionable steps and how to do that.3. How to stop the invisible labor trap and prioritize work that impacts your KPI Reviews.“Let's talk about what is that traditional career path that we're all talking about. For me, I define it as you're getting a degree, you're finding a full-time job that you love, you're doing good work, you're climbing that corporate ladder."- 00:02:18“We all heard about the mental load at home, right? The invisible labor of women that happens in the workplace too, right?" - 00:28:33"When it comes to your job or your next job, don't think about your job as, say you're trying to find a job, as a goal and that's a mindset that so many people go to Oh, if I can only get that manager role, if I only get, no. Think about it as your next job is a tool.” - 00:58:37Empowerography Live Conference 2026 | April 24th - 26th | Toronto, OntarioThe Empowerography Live Conference 2026 is more than an event, it’s a 2.5-day in-person experience designed to help women reconnect to their voice, their power, and their next chapter.From April 24–26 in Toronto, women from around the world will gather for deep conversations, powerful storytelling, hands-on workshops, and real human connection. This is a space where growth happens, clarity is found, and transformation begins—not through surface-level motivation, but through lived experience, shared wisdom, and intentional action.If you’re craving community…If you’re ready to be challenged, inspired, and supported…If you feel that pull to step into more of who you truly are…This is for you.🎟️ Tickets are limited.👉 Learn more and secure your spot at https://shorturl.at/NtvVFContact Brad:WebsiteInstagramLinkedInYouTubeX (Twitter)TikTok#empowerographypodcast #women #womensempowerment #empowherment #entrepreneurship #womeninentrepreneurship #empoweredwomen #empowerelevateeducate #findingyourpurpose #podcast #womensupportingwomen #soulalignment #heartcentered #selfcare #professionaldevelopment #personalgrowth #mindset #purpose #empathy #struggles #resilience #selfawareness #mindsetshift #leanincanada #awareness #leadership #invisiblelabor #genderbias #glassceiling #mentorship #confidence #gratitude #courage #struggle #career #selfdiscovery #coach #thebrokenrung #purpose
Feb 27
1 hr 6 min
Brad's Corner Episode #3 - You Can't Lead From the Shadows - Vulnerability is a Superpower
Brad Walsh is an International Speaker, Soul Visibility Guide, podcast host/producer, photographer, and #1 International Best-Selling Author who helps women step into their power and men become compassionate leaders. Through Empowerography, a Top 1.5% Globally Rated Podcast, he has held space for 750+ conversations with extraordinary women, creating a movement to EMPOWER, ELEVATE, and EDUCATE voices around the world. I would like to personally welcome you to Brad's Corner, a new series under the Empowerography Podcast umbrella, a space where I share raw reflections, personal insights, and the lessons I've gathered from the incredible women I've had the honor of interviewing. In Episode 3 of Brad's Corner, I drop into a raw, unfiltered conversation about vulnerability, not as weakness, but as a superpower.For years, I thought vulnerability was something you earned after you had life figured out. That you'd share once you were past it. Once you were stronger. Once you had answers. But 750+ conversations with extraordinary women taught me something completely different.Vulnerability isn't a destination. It's a doorway. This episode isn't about oversharing or trauma-dumping. It's about the courage it takes to be real, to admit you're struggling, to ask for help, to show up imperfectly instead of performing strength. I share what shifted for me when I witnessed hundreds of women being vulnerable in the middle of their becoming, not after they had it figured out, but while they were still in it. And how that shifted everything I believed about strength, leadership, and connection. This episode explores:The lie we've been sold (that strong people don't struggle)What 750+ women taught me (vulnerability is trust, not weakness)My own wake-up call (hiding behind the microphone while asking others to be visible)Armor vs. alchemy (the trade-off between safety and connection)What vulnerability actually is (intentional honesty, not recklessness) Brad's Corner — a place for truth, reflection, and conversation that comes straight from the soul.If you're ready to stop performing and start connecting, this one's for you. 💡 Key Insights: Vulnerability isn't weakness, it's the highest expression of strengthWhen someone is vulnerable with you, they're saying "I trust you with my truth"Vulnerability doesn't repel people, it invites them inYou can't tell people to use their voice if you're not using yoursVulnerability creates permission for others to be real too Key Message:Vulnerability isn't about being ready. It's about being willing. You don't have to have it all together. You don't have to be perfect. You don't have to perform strength when you're actually struggling. When you let people see the real, messy, imperfect you, that's when the magic happens. That's when real connection is built. Because vulnerability isn't weakness. It's a superpower.If this resonates, subscribe to The Empowerography Podcast for more raw reflections on leadership, growth, and what it really takes to show up fully in your life.Contact Brad:WebsiteInstagramLinkedIn YouTubeX (Twitter)TikTok#Empowerography #BradsCorner #StepIntoYourLight #VisibilityMatters #CourageToBeSeen #BeSeenBeHeard #showupfully #ownyourvoice #authenticleadership #newepisode #vulnerability #VisibilityIsService #YouCantLeadFromTheShadows #CourageOverComfort #PlayBigger #StopPlayingSmall #YourVoiceIsNeeded #MakeYourImpact #BeBoldBeVisible #presenceoverperfection #theworldneedsyou #theworldneedsyourvoice #MustListen #PodcastLife #OnTheMic #SubscribeAndListen #ShareYourVoice #InspirationDaily #mindsetshift #ListenIn #compassionateleadership #allyship #alliesforwomen #consciousmasculinity #heartcentredleadership #holdspace #supporther #realconversations #podcasting #leadershipfromwithin #consciousleadership #purposedriven #transformationstartshere #selfleadership #personalgrowth #impactoverimpressions
Feb 25
19 min
Awakening the Goddess Within: Rocio Aquino’s Journey to Freedom, Curiosity, and Creative Power
My guest today is Rocio Aquino. Rocio Aquino is a world explorer, media and sales executive, author, and spiritual guide. With a distinguished background in advertising and media, Rocio has worked with Time Magazine, Nickelodeon, Sony Pictures Entertainment. Her global journey has taken her through cities like Mexico, Miami, Hong Kong, London, and now Los Angeles. She is the co-author of The Orchid: The Secret Code of Modern Goddesses, a transformational novel that offers a healing journey through the themes of awareness, gratitude, forgiveness, acceptance, and intention. Recognized as a Bestseller by The Los Angeles Tribune for its cultural impact, and awarded five stars by Reader’s Favorite for its message of healing and growth, The Orchid has also been nominated in five categories at the 2025 International Latino Book Awards, including Best Novel – Adventure or Drama, Best Audiobook, and Best First Book – Fiction. Rocio is also the co-founder of For The Highest Good, a company creating meaningful content and experiences to support conscious living. In this episode we discuss spiritual awakening, The Orchid, Secret Code of Modern Goddesses, forgiveness, higher good and love as power.Website - https://www.theorchidbook.comIG - https://www.instagram.com/theorchidbookLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/rocio-aquino-17528934/In this episode you will learn:1. How to change your inner channel in order to change your experience.2. Ways to align your thought, words, feelings and actions to create a purposeful life.3. To choose consciously the kind of experiences you want to have in life.“Life is like a little puzzle that at one point you begin to collect pieces, but you don't understand the bigger picture because really it's not supposed to show you."- 00:02:56“For the last three years, I understand love in another meaning." - 00:29:54"Please invest in yourself, yourself from inside.You see, not to have, have whatever you want to make you happy. But that is not power. The real power is inside of you. It's enjoy every moment  Be content with your life.” - 01:35:34Empowerography Live Conference 2026 | April 24th - 26th | Toronto, OntarioThe Empowerography Live Conference 2026 is more than an event, it’s a 2.5-day in-person experience designed to help women reconnect to their voice, their power, and their next chapter.From April 24–26 in Toronto, women from around the world will gather for deep conversations, powerful storytelling, hands-on workshops, and real human connection. This is a space where growth happens, clarity is found, and transformation begins—not through surface-level motivation, but through lived experience, shared wisdom, and intentional action.If you’re craving community…If you’re ready to be challenged, inspired, and supported…If you feel that pull to step into more of who you truly are…This is for you.🎟️ Tickets are limited.👉 Learn more and secure your spot at https://shorturl.at/NtvVFContact Brad:WebsiteInstagramLinkedInYouTubeX (Twitter)TikTok#empowerographypodcast #women #womensempowerment #empowherment #entrepreneurship #womeninentrepreneurship #empoweredwomen #empowerelevateeducate #findingyourpurpose #podcast #womensupportingwomen #soulalignment #heartcentered #selflove #resilience #personalgrowth #mindset #purpose #divinefeminine #selfawareness #higherself #healing #embodiment #awareness #divinelove #spirituality #spiritual #spiritualjourney#spiritualawakening #soulscalling #meditation #collectiveconsciousness #surrender #vulnerability #connection #awakening #gratitude #forgiveness #selfdiscovery #enlightenment #innerwork #spiritualgrowth #beinginservice #conditioning #frequency #forthehighestgood #coauthor #theorchidthesecretcodeofmoderngoddesses #innerchild #curiosity #love #loveaspower #community #acceptance #frequencyshifting #brainheartconnection #abundancemindset
Feb 23
1 hr 45 min
Unlock Transformational Wellness – Kayse Gehret’s Micro‑Dosing Masterclass
My guest today is Kayse Gehret. Kayse Gehret is a pioneer in transformational wellness with nearly 30 years of experience guiding others through deep, soulful change. As the founder of Microdosing for Healing, she’s supported over 1,400 people across 30+ countries through intentional, earth-based practices. Known for her down-to-earth yet spiritually rich approach, Kayse also leads a professional training program equipping the next generation of facilitators to bring conscious, earth-based support into modern wellness. In this episode we discuss microdosing, the pharmaceutical industry, plant medicine, transformational wellness and mind-body integration.Website - https://www.microdosingforhealing.comIG - https://www.instagram.com/kaysegehretLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/kaysegehret/Podcast - https://www.microdosingforhealing.com/podcastIn this episode you will learn:1. How to build moments of stillness into your day to reconnect rather than self-correct.2. Ways to microshift and commit to daily practices to facilitate lasting healing.3. Introducing somatic awareness practices for true transformation.“Right before I stepped into my most current work of earth medicine work, right before I was going to have the meeting that would open the door to that work, I had a really powerful dream. ."- 00:04:52“Micro-dosing is very different in that it's igniting our own healing potential. And when we reach a new set point, it's ours." - 00:36:49"I think we're in this time where nature and earth as things are moving faster and our evolution is happening faster and nature's trying her best.” - 01:07:08Empowerography Live Conference 2026 | April 24th - 26th | Toronto, OntarioThe Empowerography Live Conference 2026 is more than an event, it’s a 2.5-day in-person experience designed to help women reconnect to their voice, their power, and their next chapter.From April 24–26 in Toronto, women from around the world will gather for deep conversations, powerful storytelling, hands-on workshops, and real human connection. This is a space where growth happens, clarity is found, and transformation begins—not through surface-level motivation, but through lived experience, shared wisdom, and intentional action.If you’re craving community…If you’re ready to be challenged, inspired, and supported…If you feel that pull to step into more of who you truly are…This is for you.🎟️ Tickets are limited.👉 Learn more and secure your spot at https://shorturl.at/NtvVFContact Brad:WebsiteInstagramLinkedInYouTubeX (Twitter)TikTok#empowerographypodcast #women #womensempowerment #empowherment #entrepreneurship #womeninentrepreneurship #empoweredwomen #empowerelevateeducate #findingyourpurpose #podcast #womensupportingwomen #soulalignment #heartcentered #selflove #resilience #personalgrowth #mindset #purpose #transformation #lifestyle #selfawareness #health #embodiment #awareness #mindset #selfcare #authenticity #gratitude #joy #plantmedicine #naturalmedicine #healthinnovation #adversity #struggle #fear #selfdiscovery #advocacy #selfadvocacy #truth #love #illness #healing #healthjourney #holistichealth #microdosing #psilocybin #healing #anxiety #earthmedicine #bigpharma #nervoussystem #mushroommedicine #bodywork #reiki #energy #depression #trauma #therapy #transformationalwellness #community #communitybuilding #mindbodyintegration #plantallies #spirituality #psychedelictherapy #nervoussystemregulation #mentalhealth
Feb 20
1 hr 16 min
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