Empowering Women, Transforming Lives
Self-Improvement
About
In this heart felt and transformational show, Rebecca will share her insight on the subject of the day and will feature two special guests per show. Each guest is an empowering leader in their respective industry or modality who provides insights and tips on how to live an empowered life. This show is perfect for women who feel a call on their heart to step out in a bigger and more powerful way in their life and would like some encouragement and inspiration to support them on their journey!brbrRebecca will guide each show to focus on an empowering topic. The show starts with a discussion, which provides several practical ideas and tips to apply in your everyday life. Rebecca welcomes your participation and will answer questions during each show. Empowering Women, Transforming Lives is broadcast live every Thursday at 10 AM Pacific Time on the VoiceAmerica Empowerment Channel. Replays Sundays at 1 PM Pacific Time on the VoiceAmerica Variety Channel.
Episodes
- Reclaim Your Voice, Confidence, and Financial Future
In this episode, Rebecca Hall Gruyter hosts Dr. Cindy McGovern and LaKiesha Tomlin to discuss reclaiming one's voice, confidence, and financial future. They explore leadership, self-trust, overcoming fear, and building financial confidence…
- Finding the Silver Lining: Healing, Motherhood, and New Beginnings
This episode features a conversation with Shelly Saturne and Sherry Lynn Campbell on overcoming life's challenges, finding healing after divorce, and celebrating motherhood. Shelly Saturne discusses rebuilding identity and confidence, whil…
- Overcoming Self-Doubt and Burnout: A Guide for Women Ready to Rise
In this episode, Rebecca Hall Gruyter speaks with Shequana Hughes and Noelle Kustas about overcoming challenges, rebuilding confidence, and breaking free from burnout. They discuss strategies for women to release pressure, move through unc…
- Overcoming Burnout: Hormone Health and Energy Reset
This episode features Christine Fitzgerald, a clinical nutritionist and hormone expert, discussing with host Rebecca Hall Gruyter how women can overcome burnout and fatigue by understanding their body's signals. They explore shifting from…
- REPLAY: Overcome Your Communication Challenges
In this episode, Rebecca Hall Gruyter speaks with author and coach Amy Narishkin about navigating cross-cultural communication. They discuss how embracing cultural intelligence can help individuals and businesses overcome misunderstandings…
- March 2026 Author Virtual Summit Highlights
This episode features highlights from the March 2026 Author Virtual Summit hosted by Empowering Women, Transforming Lives. It includes discussions with authors Cathryn Farr, Becky Moller, Dezlee Hancock, Laurie Hartley-Moore, and M. Kay Bu…
- Ordinary Beginnings, Extraordinary Outcomes. The Mindset Behind an Extraordinary Life.
In this episode, entrepreneur John Gullo shares his journey from ordinary beginnings to extraordinary success with host Rebecca Hall Gruyter. They discuss grit, opportunity, purpose-driven leadership, and the importance of giving back.
- Replay: Be Passionate about Your Purpose
In this episode, host Rebecca Hall Gruyter replays a conversation with Wellness Expert and Coach Carmen Milagro. They discuss how passion for one's purpose can fuel wellness, aid in persevering through challenges, and enhance the celebrati…
- A Horizon of Hope, Held by Faith, Carried by Hope
In this episode, Dondee Sponseller, author of "Horizon of Hope," shares her story of surviving abuse and finding strength through faith. She discusses how trust in God, perseverance, and spiritual encounters helped her navigate legal battl…
- From Hostage to Surviving Terror and Courageously Reclaiming Self
Mimi Nichter, author of "Hostage: A Memoir of Terrorism, Trauma, and Resilience," shares her experience of being taken hostage in 1970. The conversation, hosted by Rebecca Hall Gruyter, explores the long-term impact of trauma, resilience,…
- Love, Courage, and Facing Your Demons
In this episode, host Rebecca Hall Gruyter and guests Elaine Damschen and Lisa Sitze discuss personal agency, leadership, and thriving. Elaine Damschen shares insights from her book "Made in Vietnam" about heritage and entrepreneurship, wh…
- Profit Rainmaking™: When The Fundamentals Are Aligned, It Creates Growth That Is Intentional and Lasting
John A. Lanier, CEO of Middle Market Methods, shares insights on achieving sustainable growth through aligned fundamentals, focusing on customer loyalty, operational excellence, and inspired teams, as discussed in his upcoming book Profit…
- Replay: Rewrite Your Life!
This episode features a replay where host Rebecca Hall Gruyter talks with author Carrie West about her upcoming book, "Life Rewritten." They explore the concept of rewriting one's life story, breaking old patterns, and how this transformat…
- Love Without Shrinking: Strategic Unruliness™ in Leadership
Kim Bolourtchi joins Rebecca Hall Gruyter to discuss Strategic Unruliness™, a framework for women leaders to identify and break limiting rules. They explore why high-achieving women often feel stuck and emphasize leading from authenticity…
- The Inner Work of Love: Desire, Trauma, and Transformation
This episode features a discussion with Becky Moller and Kim Dower on love as an embodied practice, covering themes of healing, desire, trauma, and transformation. Becky Moller shares insights from her memoir on betrayal trauma and mindful…
- A Thoughtful Beginning: How Stories Guide the Year Ahead
In this episode, host Rebecca Hall Gruyter speaks with writer Cathryn Farr about her approach to "life writing," which blends factual accounts with narrative storytelling. They discuss Farr's memoir, "The Last Mile Is Always Three," detail…
- Strategic Unruliness: Starting the Year Powerfully by Choosing Yourself, Your Truth, and Your Power
In this episode, host Rebecca Hall Gruyter talks with guest Kim Bolourtchi, creator of Strategic Unruliness™, about identifying and breaking internalized limits. They explore how this mindful practice of self-choice leads to greater authen…
- Rebuilding Trust and Reducing Chaos
In this episode, host Rebecca Hall Gruyter, along with guests Karen Ann Bulluck and Allison Williams, discusses rebuilding trust and reducing chaos in leadership. They explore common breakdowns in trust and the prevalence of chaos in leade…
- Heartfelt Conversation and Holistic Alignment: Starting the Year on Purpose
This episode features a conversation with Rebecca Hall Gruyter, Dezlee Hancock, and Laurie Hartley-Moore on starting the year with intention and purpose. They discuss meaningful communication, holistic living, and how mindful choices can l…
- REPLAY: Let Your Passions Guide You in the New Year
This episode features a replay where host Rebecca Hall Gruyter, along with guests Skye Bellarmine and Gary Fretwell, discusses how to let passions and core values guide actions in the new year. They share how their new books stem from thei…
- REPLAY: Hopeful Holiday Magic
This episode discusses navigating the complex emotions of the holiday season, including memories, hopes, and hurts. Guests Deborah Wiener and Janet Schmidt join host Rebecca Hall Gruyter to share authentic thoughts on holiday celebrations.
- Part 2 of Highlight from the November 14, 2025 Author Summit: Voices That Inspire
This episode highlights the November 14, 2025 Author Summit, featuring authors like Debi Corrie, Elaine Damschen, and Sherry Lynn Campbell discussing their creative journeys, lived experiences, and the messages behind their works, covering…
- The Transformational Journey: From Cocoon to Soar
In this episode, host Rebecca Hall Gruyter talks with Dr. Sharon Arrindell about personal transformation, growth, and healing. They discuss the inspiration behind the bestselling anthology "From Cocoon to Soar," the real-life experience of…
- Highlights from the November 14, 2025 Author Summit: Voices That Inspire
This week, we're excited to share a special feature from our November 14, 2025 Author Summit, an event created to celebrate storytelling, creativity, and the power of words. In this 45-minute highlight, you'll hear directly from several of…
- When Healing Meets Connection: Finding the Real Holiday Magic
In this episode, host Rebecca Hall Gruyter talks with Amy McKiernan, author of "More Than a Survivor," about trauma recovery and finding peace, and Amy Weinland Daughters, who explores intentional connection through handwritten letters. Th…
- REPLAY: You CAN Thrive and Be Vibrant During the Holidays!
This episode features a replay with guests Eva Medilek and Beth McGill, who share insights on maintaining energy and vibrancy during the holiday season. They discuss living with purpose, intention, and boundaries to manage seasonal stress…
- REPLAY: Living Your Potential
This episode, a replay of "Living Your Potential," features guests Dr. Sharon Arrindell and Karen Ann Bulluck discussing how women can reach their full potential and implement changes in their personal lives and business approaches. The gu…
- Unmasking Authentic Leadership: Your True Potential at Work
In this episode, host Rebecca Hall Gruyter speaks with Leadership Coach Farah Bala about authentic leadership in complex times. They discuss inclusive leadership, identity, influence, and the importance of authenticity.
- Replay: Discover Who You Really Are
This episode features Rob Eastman discussing his personal journey overcoming anxiety and depression through extreme sports and recovery. He now coaches others, using his life lessons to help them confront challenges, as detailed in his boo…
- Unmask the Power of being Undone and becoming Unafraid
In this episode, host Rebecca Hall Gruyter talks with guest Becky Moller, author of "Undone, Unafraid." They discuss how life's unexpected challenges can lead to profound growth and spiritual awakening, and explore ways to unmask potential…
- REPLAY: Untangle the Reins That Are Holding You Back
Replay episode with author and performance coach Jason Palmer, who shares insights on developing discipline, resilience, and goal-based habits. Palmer uses his expertise from horse training to guide individuals in harnessing their inner po…
- Real Stories, Real Lessons, Real Tools
In this episode of Empowering Women, Transforming Lives, host Rebecca Hall Gruyter is joined by M. Kay Bush, author of "You Can Do Hard Things: Life Tools for Teens," and Jheri South, an ADHD Specialist and Teen & Parent Coach. They discus…
- Replay: Maintain Your Balance
This episode features a replay of a conversation between Rebecca Hall Gruyter and author Katie Coffman. They discuss the challenges of balancing various life roles, the possibility of achieving balance, and the importance of flexibility. K…
- Replay: Lead, Lift, and Let Others Shine
This episode features a replay conversation between Rebecca Hall Gruyter and Rachel Rubin Wilkins on the significance of authentic mentorship. They explore how purposeful leadership, supporting others, and building a meaningful legacy are…
- Replay: How Do You Find a Way Forward When Loss Unravels Your World?
This episode features a replay of a conversation with Kyle and Betty Mertens, who share their personal experience of grief after the loss of their daughter Ella. They discuss their work through their nonprofit, Ella's Umbrella, and their b…
- Lead with Heart, Rise with Intention
In this episode of Empowering Women, Transforming Lives, host Rebecca Hall Gruyter talks with Esmeralda Aharon and Gabriela Ramirez-Arellano, co-founders of Latinas Rising. They discuss reclaiming one's voice, leading with purpose, and the…
- Building a Business to Building a Legacy
Elaine Damschen, author and entrepreneur, shares her experience transitioning from co-founding a multi-million dollar company to pursuing a new calling focused on "love in action" and empowering women.
- Shocking Profit: Uncover Hidden Value
Tim Van Mieghem, co-founder of The ProAction Group, shares insights on finding and leveraging hidden value within a business for growth and transformation. With over 30 years of experience, he explains how to lead with purpose and move a b…
- Encore: Mindset Matters
This episode discusses the significant influence of mindset on achieving dreams and success. Guests Lindsey Coleman, author of a new book, and positive intelligence coach Tina Evans share insights on overcoming obstacles and leveraging min…
- Lead, Lift, and Let Others Shine
This episode features Rebecca Hall Gruyter in conversation with Rachel Rubin Wilkins about the impact of authentic mentorship. They discuss leading with purpose, supporting others, and creating a lasting legacy through mentoring relationsh…
- Real Wellness for Real Women
In this episode, host Rebecca Hall Gruyter speaks with wellness expert Lauren Pronger about achieving wellness by aligning health with hormones, the nervous system, and purpose. They explore practical tools such as habit stacking, travel,…
- Encore: Run Your Race! Live Fully!
In this replay episode, Rebecca Hall Gruyter and Commissioner Mignon L. Clyburn share insights on running your race fully and leaning into your mission. They discuss the importance of being a pioneer and paving the way for others, encourag…
- The Power of Storytelling
This episode features a discussion with author Sherry Lynn Campbell on the power of storytelling. It explores how narrative shapes lives, connects communities, and inspires change, making complex ideas accessible and fostering personal gro…
- Encore: Bask in the Moment and Maintain the Momentum
This encore episode features Rebecca Hall Gruyter and guest Jason M. Palmer discussing how to enjoy current successes while maintaining forward momentum. Palmer, a horse trainer and author, shares his experiences with achieving goals in bo…
- Encore: Do Hard Things and Take Center Stage in Your Own Life
Messages of hope and resilience aren't always easy to find but if you look, you can find them. In this replay of a popular show from last summer, our guests are bestselling authors Ramona Baxter and M. Kay Bush. They talked with Rebecca ab…
- Encore: Can Animal Communication Help You?
Do you consider your relationship with your pet a very top priority in your life? Do you ever find yourself wishing you could hear more about what you animal is thinking? In this replay from last summer, Rebecca talked with an Interspecies…
- Encore: Grow Your Courage
Courage comes in many forms. Sometimes it is grit and tenacity and training - in high performance situations. Other times it means being a survivor of abuse and trauma. Still other times it is the step toward self-awareness and compassion.…
- Encore: Clarify Your Purpose and Your Calling
Do you have a clear sense of your purpose and your calling in the world? What prevents you from stepping out and pursuing your dreams? In this replay of a popular episode, Rebecca talks with Rachel Lee White and Dr. Robin Owens about creat…
- Encore: Learning Success Through Your Story
Success is a powerful motivator. But what does success mean? How does one measure it? In this replay of a popular episode, Rebecca talks with Peter Nicholls and Erin Marcus about their experiences of learning from both success and failure.…
- Encore: Untangle the Reins That Are Holding You Back
Are you ready to develop the discipline, resilience, and daily, goal-based habits that will propel you to top-level performance in your personal life, business, or career?? In this popular encore episode, our guest was Jason Palmer - he is…