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Hope Smiling Brightly with Amber Dawn PearcePART 1 The powerful and majestic role of Women in Zion.The Powerful and Majestic Role of a Woman in ZionTo be able to see our role clearly as Women in Zion and step into that role fully is to bring the power of Jesus Christ into our lives. But with the influence of the world, our view can get muddied. In this episode I get a little vulnerable and share an experience where God corrected my view and and showed me something much more majestic. The Spirit taught me something about the role of women that no one has been able to explain to me in...2025-04-0750 min
The Informed PatientHow an adult with special needs lives and copesInterview with Michael Gordon, PhD2025-03-2627 min
Cinematic AlchemyAnalysing the Alexa Super Bowl Commercial: Star Power, Production Value, and the Pursuit of Memorable Advertising with Baltasar CuellarWhat makes an ad iconic—or forgettable? In this episode, Baltasar Cuellar joins me to break down Amazon’s “Alexa Lost Her Voice” Super Bowl commercial. We explore the impact of its star-studded cast, the production value, and whether playing it safe was a missed opportunity. From Gordon Ramsay to Cardi B, the ad uses humour and celebrity personas to engage viewers, but does it leave a lasting impression?We also discuss the balance between creativity and efficiency in advertising, why cultural relevance matters, and how brands like Apple and Jaguar have nailed it in the...2025-01-2332 min
Crime, Wine & ChaosEpisode 222 - The Murder of Linda Slaten & The Beaumont ChildrenThis week, Amber covers the tragic murder of a single mom that would go unsolved for decades.Then, Naomi Naomi covers one of the most infamous cold cases in Australia that is credited with the end of innocence in Australian society.Amber was drinking Leap Year, a red blend from California.Amber's sources:Linda Slaten case: Murdered Florida woman's son hung this photo on his bedroom wall, never knowing he was standing in front of his mother's killer - CBS NewsLinda Slaten case: Decades-long search for...2025-01-121h 05
CulturalDC PodcastTorrents: Bomba Panel with Alex Lasalle, Amber Robles-Gordon, and Isha M. Renta LópezFeaturing musician, composer, and director, Alex Lasalle, interdisciplinary artist, Amber Robles-Gordon, and founder and director of Semilla Cultural, Isha M. Renta López.
Moderated by Torrents 2024 Scholar, Adrian Loving
Torrents: New Links to Black Futures is November 14-17, 2024 in the Union Market District and The Kennedy Center. Learn more on our website: culturaldc.org/torrents
The Bomba Performance featuring Amber Robles-Gordon and Isha M. Renta López is Sunday, November 17th at 1:30 PM at Songbyrd Music House in Washington, DC. RSVP here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/torrents-dance-bomba-tickets-1038206191667?aff=oddtdtcreator2024-11-1451 min
The Vacation Rental Show: How We GrowCreating a Brand Bible with Amber Hurdle of Employer Brand CentralIn this episode of The Vacation Rental Show: How We Grow, host Lynell Gordon is joined by Amber Hurdle, founder of Employer Brand Central. Together they explore: Maintaining employee engagement during changeEmerging branding trendsCreating a “Brand Bible”Challenges faced by women in business todayAmber is the founder of Employer Brand Central, an agency that ensures each employee upholds their company's brand promise to ensure customer satisfaction and loyalty. EBC strengthens brands from the inside out with a focus on reducing talent-related expenses and driving revenue through an engaged team to increase margin. She was recognized among the “Top 40 U...2024-08-2228 min
The Sacred Leadership PodcastNavigating Grief and The Messiness of Being Human Rachel OvervollStruggling with a break up, grief, or the overall pain that comes with being human? If so, you will feel deeply seen throughout this vulnerable episode with our guest, somatic sex coach Rachel Overvoll. Rachel is here to share her story from growing up in a religious cult to navigating an abusive relationship - and everything in between. Her story shows us that we never know what our path is going to hold and there is no way to predict it - and as leaders, we sometimes have to go first. Showing up in leadership is not about being...2024-03-191h 12The Sacred Leadership PodcastFostering Meaningful Relationships and Creating Healthy Family Dynamics with Brandon ArcherAfter a life-altering heart attack, Brandon Archer found himself embarking on a journey of self-discovery, embracing vulnerability, and challenging societal norms. Now as a teacher of human relationship dynamics, he helps men cultivate deeper connections with themselves and those around them. Dive into an honest conversation about what it means to be a man in modern society, the challenges of seeking help, and the power of creating new family dynamics. Amber and Brandon also explore the pivotal role of self-awareness, communication, and community in fostering a fulfilling life and stronger connections.
This episode is especially h...2024-03-121h 05The Sacred Leadership PodcastReclaiming Cyclical Living and Womb Wisdom with Madeline MacDonaldDo you feel the call to explore the ancient wisdom of your body's cycles and how they can lead to profound healing and growth? If so, listen in as visionary guide, Madeline MacDonald, shares her wisdom around astrological herbalism, womb healing, and cacao ceremonies. Join us as we explore how to harness the power of our cycles for creativity, healing, and growth, the power of plant medicine, and how our natal chart shows more than just personality traits. Madeline’s spirit showcases what it means to be a wild *womban* and why leaning into our intuition and reclaiming our wom...2024-03-051h 04The Sacred Leadership PodcastHuman Design as a Tool for Self-Discovery, Self-Trust, and Relationship Improvement with Jennifer GreinerLooking for ways to enhance your relationships and make decisions that are truly aligned with who you are? In this powerful episode, Amber is joined by Human Design coach, Jennifer Greiner for an episode all about using Human Design to stand in your power, improve your communication, and navigate your energy in a more supportive and aligned way. Whether you're an entrepreneur seeking alignment in your business or someone curious about the power of human design in enhancing relationships and decision-making, this episode is packed with valuable lessons on living authentically!
Jenn beautifully showcases that H...2024-02-2757 minThe Sacred Leadership PodcastOrgasmic Birth, Soul Contracts, and Holistic Healing with Julie FotisAre you ready to unlock the secrets of fertility, experience the power of an orgasmic birth, and embrace your new identity during postpartum? Join us as Julie Fotis, a transformative health coach and Akashic Records practitioner, shares her enlightening journey from experiencing infertility to having an orgasmic birth! Through her unique blend of somatic healing, Akashic Records reprogramming, and channeled soul work, Julie empowers women to develop a self-trust routine, unlock their fertility, and rediscover their power during the transformative postpartum period. Julie and Amber dive into the power of yoni steams,
Whether you're struggling w...2024-02-2051 minThe Sacred Leadership PodcastUnpacking Relational Healing and Conscious Relationships with Damodar CorduaHow can we navigate the complexities of modern relationships with wisdom and authenticity, even when weighed down by relational patterns? In this enlightening episode, we are joined by Damodar Cordua, a relationship and empowerment coach, who offers insights into what it takes to create deeper connections, navigate conflict, and foster authentic intimacy in relationships. This episode delves into the transformative power of self-awareness, emotional intelligence, and the courage to confront and heal from past wounds. Whether you're in a relationship, seeking one, or simply looking to deepen your understanding of yourself and your interactions with others, Damodar's wisdom offers...2024-02-131h 12
KATHRYN FOR REAL!The Power of Redirection with Granger SmithEvery parent’s worst nightmare is something happening to their child, and that’s exactly what happened to Granger and his wife Amber in 2019 when their 4-year-old son River, drowned in a pool accident. We talk with Granger about the despair he experienced through this traumatic ordeal but also, the redemption and purpose he experienced through his walk with the Lord. This led him to leave his successful career as a country music star and pursue what is his true calling, which is to share God’s word with others. His best-selling book, “Like a River,” c...2024-02-0744 minThe Sacred Leadership PodcastThe Transformative Power of Seeking Support with Majet ReyesAfter years of compartmentalizing her pain and trauma as a paramedic, Majet Reyes had an awakening that brought her down the path of healing. Now as a trauma counselor with a focus on supporting first responders and the BIPOC community, she helps people face and process their pain, emotions, and trauma. This powerful conversation covers the challenges and rewards of working as a first responder, the critical role of therapy and support for those in high-stress professions, and the beauty of connecting with people across the globe through volunteer work. Majette's story is not just about her trials but h...2024-02-0657 minThe Sacred Leadership PodcastOvercoming Adversity and Taking Radical Ownership with Jaymie GerenaHow do you transform a life marked by adversity into a journey of empowerment and purpose? In this episode, we are joined by Jaymie Gerena, a transformational strategist, speaker, philanthropist, and mother, who shares her profound journey from a tumultuous childhood to becoming a guiding light for others. Jaymie’s story is not just about overcoming challenges; it's about using those experiences to fuel a life of service and impact. She reminds us that it is possible to rebirth from the ashes and find our purpose, passion, and true identity. Join us as Amber and Jaymie discuss the journey of...2024-01-301h 02The Sacred Leadership PodcastBreaking Toxic Patterns and Stepping into Conscious Masculinity with Shawn GaesserImagine living a life feeling disconnected and trapped in toxic patterns only to break FREE and awaken to your consciousness. Today’s episode is a very special one because we are featuring the first male guest on The Sacred Leadership Podcast! Men’s coach, Shawn Gaesser, joins us today to inspire us to embody the person that our souls came here to be - even if we find ourselves walking down the more challenging path. Join Amber and Shawn in this vulnerable conversation as they talk about the importance of presence and compassion in relationships, tools to help men shif...2024-01-231h 01The Sacred Leadership PodcastAwakening Your Authenticity & Divine Feminine with Sima ShamashEmbracing your authentic self is a challenging path to take, especially when you have been taught to suppress who you truly are. From identifying as someone who had a chronic illness to channeling galactic beings, our guest today is no stranger to deconstructing and reconstructing her identity to align with her authenticity. Now as a medium that works as a spiritual liaison between the spiritual and physical world, Sima Shamash helps others to awaken to their most authentic life. Listen in as Sima shares how embracing the divine feminine has impacted her life, why using “material” items can help ampl...2024-01-161h 13
It’s Sommer TimeThe Art of Influence with Phylicia Rashad and Amber Robles GordonIn this conversation with actor and dean, Phylicia Rashad and artist, Amber Robles Gordon, moderator Sommer Hill starts with their experience as Howard students. She then leads the conversation through their experience as Black women in the arts, how their art impacts the community and how in turn, their art has impacted them as individuals. In this deep and poetic conversation, Phylicia and Amber open up about their greatest teachers in life, this profound journey and how creating art and the community that has come from it both fulfilled and carried them. 2024-01-1358 min
No Season TwoSo-Called Angels(Recorded on October 15th, 2023) We’re back this week with episode fifteen of My So-Called Life, “So-Called Angels.” It’s Christmas in Three Rivers and all is not calm and bright. We’re blessed with a restaurant free storyline this week, but unfortunately, Rickie’s family has kicked him out of the house and he’s doing his best to pretend that things are FINE when things are obviously not fine. Angela wants to know why her family doesn’t go to church (hashtag: it's boring) and for the portion of the episode where she’s not fighting with Patty, she’s white savior...2023-12-2242 min
No Season TwoOn the Wagon(Record on September 17th , 2023) Up this week is episode fourteen of My So-Called Life, “On the Wagon.” Jordan and Angela are “sort of” broken up, meaning that Angela now listens to all of his boring stories without the added benefit of a makeout sesh. Rayanne’s 33 days sober and desperate for attention. Tino’s quit the Frozen Embryos and Jordan’s got twenty, twenty, twenty-four hours to go until he needs to find a replacement for the ex-lead singer. And after seeing one of the band practices, we’re starting to get an idea as to why Tino wanted out. Rayanne tries to...2023-12-0840 min
The Literary SipperThe Literary Sipper Talks 3 Books that Make Great GiftsWell, Tis the Season to be shopping. Fa la la la la. For some of the people on your list, books make the perfect gift. For those who listen, it is also an excuse to go to the bookstore. I subscribe to the one for me, one for you book shopping mantra. Here are some links to the ones I mention in this week’s episode:Accidentally Wes AndersonThe Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar, Roald DahlBad DadsThe Story Teller, Dave GrohlAcid for the Children, FleaLife, Keith RichardsGirl in a Band: A Memoir, Kim GordonHunger Makes Me a Modern Gi...2023-12-0619 min
No Season TwoOther People's Mothers(Recorded on August 6th, 2023) This week, we’re discussing episode ten of My So-Called Life, “Other People’s Mothers.” Amber’s back baby and she’s brought her blender and some margarita mix! In a grass is always greener sitch, Angela thinks Amber is not like other moms, she’s a cool mom. Rayanne get’s a birthday card with some money from her estranged father. Instead of taking Rickie’s advice to buy some makeup or a leather jacket, she decides to throw a party. With all the drugs and alcohol she can procure from the school parking lot you can imagine ho...2023-11-0339 min
The Sacred Leadership PodcastEmbodiment Work, Choosing a Mentor, and Being of Service with Kelly Lynn AdamsAfter climbing the corporate ladder and scaling her business at the same time, Kelly Lynn Adams found herself spending two months recovering from burnout. During this time she started diving deeper into her healing and found that this was the catalyst she needed to truly embody the self-love she was coaching others on. Now as an award-winning coach and international speaker, Kelly Lynn helps people redefine success, step into their power, and increase their confidence. Throughout this episode, she shares with us the importance of embodying what we learn, why we need to see and recognize ALL parts of...2023-09-1956 min
The Sacred Leadership PodcastHolistic Wellness and Being a Visionary with Alexandra JanelliFeeling overwhelmed by the ups and downs of entrepreneurship? As a hypnotherapist, founder of a brick-and-mortar wellness studio, and the creator of a wellness tech platform, Alexandra Janelli knows the raw and real challenges of owning a business, and is sharing her wisdom to help support you - wherever you are on your journey! Alexandra’s authenticity shines through in this honest conversation as we explore everything from navigating your to-do list with wellness in mind to the importance of learning how to move through fear. She gives us 10 years of business advice in an hour, so expect powerful sh...2023-09-121h 09
No Season TwoGuns and Gossip(Recorded on May 21st, 2023) Content Warning: This episode discusses guns in school, gun violence, self-harm (in reference to a 90210 episode). In the third episode of My So-Called Life, Guns and Gossip, we’re breaking down two intertwining storylines. A gun goes off at Liberty High School causing panic. Brian thinks he might know who brought the gun to school, but will he tell Principal Foster? While all of this is going on, Angela is dealing with a rumor that she hooked up with Jordan. Angela finds out the rumor was started by someone close to her. Patty meets Rayanne’s mom...2023-09-0835 min
The Sacred Leadership PodcastRebuilding Trust With Your Body, Chronic Illness, and Womb Work with Jenn MasonWhen you deal with chronic pain, the path to healing can feel impossible. Our guest today inspires us to unravel the stories and opinions of others while learning how to rebuild trust within our bodies. After facing chronic infections and being told she would never sustain a pregnancy, Jenn Mason started to dive into her pain instead of avoiding it. By implementing mindfulness practices, her chronic infections started to disappear and she became a mother of two. Now as a board-certified health and wellness coach, she helps others establish well-being practices to bring greater calm, clarity, and confidence in...2023-09-0559 min
LIFE INTERCONNECTED - Christian Counselor, Emotional Health, Spiritual Growth, Mental Health, Holistic Wellness24 | Interconnected Nature of a Woman’s Cycle & How the Mind Communicates through Hormones with Dr. Leah GordonUnderstanding our cycle, as women, can feel complex and confusing. Today's I am chatting with my friend and naturopathic doctor, Dr. Leah Gordon about a holistic view of periods, hormones and our body's operates as one interconnected system. Her analogies will bring light bulb moments as you finally understand how God created your cyclical nature to be interconnected.
For FREE resources from Dr. Leah Gordon:
https://www.womanhoodwellness.com/free
For all of Dr. Gordon's courses:
https://www.womanhoodwellness.com/courses
Or to find your fertility type: www.womanhoodwellness.com/quiz
Are you interested in joining a women's group with Amber th...2023-09-041h 02
The Sacred Leadership PodcastBuilding Healthy Support Systems and Strengthening Your Relationships with Shardel Hodge MatthewsAfter a devastating house fire dismantled the path toward her dream career, Shardel Hodge Matthews had to redirect her life. By staying true to her core value of helping others, everything fell into place more beautifully than she could have imagined. Now as a licensed marriage and family therapist and relationship coach, she helps individuals & couples cultivate authentic relationships - in all areas of life! In this conversation, we will be exploring what an ethical client-therapist relationship looks like, the importance of finding a reciprocal support system, and being realistic about the characteristics you are looking for in a...2023-08-291h 27
The Fire After 50!Layers of Life: Amber Walker Artfully Documents her JourneyJoin me for an intimate, and often vulnerable, conversation with Amber Walker, military veteran, MSW, mom and published Art Journalist. Amber is a self proclaimed "open book," who draws her passion and inspiration for her art from deep within, often intentionally blocking out the noise of outward influences. We talk about her journey of documenting her emotions and her life, and how feeling and artfully expressing it all, joyful and difficult, is such a beautiful thing. Amber creates almost every single day, wherever she might find herself, living by the motto, "I am the space."You won't...2023-08-2645 min
The Sacred Leadership PodcastAstrology for Communication, Self-Validation, & Soul Purpose with Elliott LeaWhat if we had a permission slip that validated who we are underneath layers of conditioning? Our guest today, Elliott Lea, shows us that we do have that permission - with astrology! As a holistic transformational mentor with a kink for astrology, Elliott illuminates the strengths & challenges of the elements and demonstrates how living life through astrology allows you to open up to your soul’s path & purpose. By showcasing Amber’s natal chart, you’ll see exactly what it means to own your gifts and live in alignment. Pull-up your chart and tune in as she shares beautiful insigh...2023-08-221h 42
The Sacred Leadership PodcastRelational Wounding, Self-Identity, and Releasing External Validation with Kyra BeasleyRediscovering who you are without your career, relationships, and accomplishments isn’t easy, but our guest today reminds us that it’s worth it! Emotional wellness coach Kyra Beasley is here to share her powerful insights on the impact of external validation and relational wounding on your identity, the importance of being in environments that nurture your authenticity, and how self-love & identity work are interconnected.
Throughout this episode, you’ll be reflecting on the question - “Who am I when everything is stripped away?” while simultaneously feeling ready to embrace who you were always meant to be!
We tal...2023-08-151h 09
The Sacred Leadership PodcastThe Power of Surrendering & Reawakening Your Creativity with Indigo MarigoldWhat happens when you come to the realization that you’ve been living life for everyone but yourself? Indigo Marigold joins us today for a powerful conversation around honoring your truth & reawakening your creativity, as she shares her transformation from crippling people pleasing to entrepreneurship as an Eco-conscious brand identity designer. From her perspective of living life solo on the road, Indigo shares how facing our wounds & loneliness can ultimately lead to finding deeper love for ourselves. If you’ve ever felt alone in your rock bottom moments, Indigo’s story emphasizes how resilient you can be when you surren...2023-08-081h 05
Crime, Wine & ChaosEpisode 147 - The Murder of Gordon and Barbara Erikstad & Battle of Blair MountainThis week, Amber covers the murders of Barbara and Gordon Erickstad, who were brutally killed in their home by their son, 18-year-old Brian Erickstad, and his friend, 27-year-old Robert Lawrence in September 1998.Then, Naomi tells us about one of the largest labor uprisings in the history of the United States.Amber pulled her sources from:The House on Sweet and 7thObituary of Gordon Kent Erickstad - Newspapers.comDakota Spotlight: The House on Sweet and Seventh2023-08-0646 min