empowerment

Why the Traditional 9-to-5 Is Failing Modern Mothers

In this episode, Dana is joined by Heather Powers, a corporate executive and founder who masterfully navigated the complexities of building a career while raising a family. Heather shares her candid journey from a small town in New Hampshire to the boardrooms of Washington D.C., revealing how the pandemic crystallized her mission to advocate for…

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Why Neurodiversity is Important in the Workplace

In this episode, Dana Skaggs is joined by neurodiversity advocate Khushboo Chabria, who shares her journey to empowerment after a late-in-life ADHD diagnosis. Khushboo explains why feeling misunderstood isn’t a personal failure but often a sign of a workplace culture that lacks true acceptance. She introduces a powerful mindset shift: replacing judgment with “compassionate curiosity.” Learn…

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From Fitting in to Flying Out with Arnold Beekes

In this episode, Dana is joined by coach Arnold Beekes to talk about his journey from a rigid upbringing rooted in extreme conformity to a life of authenticity. Arnold shares how most of us are “conditioned” from a young age, losing sight of what we truly want and living to meet other people’s expectations. He…

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Limitless You: A Conversation on Transformation

In this episode of Phoenix and Flame, host Dana Skaggs welcomes happiness coach and co-founder of Limitless You, Yvonne Trost. Together, they explore the powerful journey of personal transformation. Yvonne shares her own inspiring story of overcoming significant life challenges including a devastating apartment fire, a difficult marriage, and a career change before learning to…

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Breaking Through: The Role of Feelings in Empowerment

JJ Flizanes is an empowerment strategist who helps people remove emotional blocks to success and create a personalized roadmap to emotional healing. She believes in activating new parts of the brain and opening up both the emotional and logical sides to create balance and empowerment. JJ emphasizes the importance of moving away from victim mentality…

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Intentional Optimism: Embodying Hope, Presence, and Resilience

Andrea Johnson, an executive and founder empowerment coach, shares her journey of overcoming obesity, bulimia, and depression through gastric bypass surgery and personal growth. She emphasizes the importance of understanding oneself and developing a strong sense of identity and purpose. Andrea also discusses the significance of cultural diversity and the need for acceptance and understanding…

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