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All In Empowerment PodcastEpisode #19: She’s a Fighter! Elizabeth Thompson on Turning Addiction into AdvocacyIn this powerful and deeply moving episode, I sit down with Elizabeth Thompson, a vibrant, dynamic, and passionate peer specialist for drug and alcohol recovery. Having once battled addiction herself, Elizabeth has learned how to channel her inner fight—not just to stay on the road of recovery, but to guide others to do the same.
She opens up about how the turning point in her journey came when she made the choice to be fully honest with herself and others. With surrender as her guiding principle, Elizabeth found the strength to push past her demons and re...
2025-09-161h 12All In Empowerment PodcastEpisode #18: Building Confidence, One Mile at a Time with Dwight SanvoldWhat happens when passion meets purpose? You get someone like Dwight Sanvold.
Dwight fell in love with triathlons - and that love turned into a lifelong mission. Today, he coaches triathletes, youth running teams, and individuals chasing their personal fitness goals. His approach is refreshingly down to earth, rooted in encouragement, accountability, and the belief that anyone can achieve more than they think possible.
But Dwight’s impact stretches far beyond physical training. He believes the confidence a teenager builds through sport doesn’t just shape an athlete - it shapes a life. Those lessons in d...
2025-09-021h 43All In Empowerment PodcastEpisode #17: From Rock Bottom to Rising Higher with Andrew Adams 🔥What happens when the pain of the past becomes the power for your future?
Meet Andrew Adams - a man who has walked through the darkest depths of heroin addiction and emerged with a fire for life that is unstoppable. Sobriety was just the beginning. On the other side, Andrew discovered the limitless world of personal growth and development - and he dove in headfirst.
Now a transformation coach and speaker, Andrew is on a mission to guide others toward unlocking their full potential. His story isn’t just about survival - it’s about radi...
2025-08-261h 46All In Empowerment PodcastEpisode #16: Faith, Flour & Finding Purpose – Tracy Zenobia’s Journey of Healing and EmpowermentIn this inspiring episode, I sit down with Tracy Zenobia - a mother of three, former nurse, and founder of Faith & Flour Baking Devotional - to explore how grief, faith, and purpose came together to transform her life. After losing both her brother and father within a year, Tracy turned her pain into purpose by pouring her energy into a food truck selling shave ice, honoring the joyful memories she shared with her dad.
That healing journey led her to something even greater: helping young girls build confidence, peace, and self-worth through an innovative baking course that...
2025-08-191h 22All In Empowerment PodcastEpisode #15: Decode Your Life’s Mission - Live the Life You Were Born For with Sanjeev VermaWhat if the key to your purpose was written in the stars the moment you were born?
In this soul-stirring episode, I sit down with the brilliant and insightful Sanjeev Verma - founder of Mind Demystified, master of Vedic astrology, and clarity coach with a gift for helping people uncover the path they were always meant to walk.
We dive deep into the ancient wisdom of Vedic astrology - what it reveals about your true calling, why so many people feel disconnected from their purpose, and how living out of alignment creates deep inner stress...
2025-08-121h 31All In Empowerment PodcastEpisode 14: From Quiet Conformity to Bold Awakening: Leslie Grace’s Journey to PurposeWhat if the life you were “supposed” to live… wasn’t the life you were meant for?
In this episode, I sit down with the quietly powerful and unexpectedly bold Leslie Grace - a woman whose journey will leave you thinking twice about the limits you've placed on yourself. Raised in a traditional Midwestern Catholic family and trained as a nurse, Leslie seemed to follow the well-worn path. But underneath, a different calling stirred.
After walking away from a lifestyle that left her feeling empty, Leslie discovered plant medicine - and everything changed. Her story is one o...
2025-08-051h 10All In Empowerment PodcastEpisode #13: Brave Enough to Begin Again – Jane Jordan’s Story of Addiction, Recovery & ResilienceIn one of the most raw and personal episodes yet, I sit down with my sister, Jane Jordan, to talk about her lifelong battle with fear, addiction, and the incredible strength it takes to reclaim your life.
Growing up in a chaotic home as one of five daughters in suburban Milwaukee, Jane’s anxiety began early—with a deep fear of school and an overwhelming sense of not fitting in. Outwardly, she was the pretty, funny, outgoing girl. But inside, she was lost and hurting. By middle school, she had already discovered alcohol—and from that point forwar...
2025-07-291h 40All In Empowerment PodcastEpisode 12: Wine, Wisdom & Real Connection with Carl WeinkaufIn this soulful and surprising episode, I sit down with Carl Weinkauf—a small-town Wisconsin native turned Dallas attorney, proud girl dad to three empowered women, and self-proclaimed wine enthusiast behind the Instagram account @wine.populist.
Carl opens up about his passion for raising confident daughters (with a loving shoutout to his incredible wife, Margaret, for her part in that journey), his love of good wine, and why human connection is more important than ever. As he looks to his next chapter, Carl is dreaming big with a new community-focused event series he calls “Tap Talks”—a space de...
2025-07-231h 37All In Empowerment PodcastEpisode 11: The Iron Will Within: Dan Trawicki on Grit, Gratitude & Getting Back UpWhat do Ironman races, big game hunting, and building a business from the ground up have in common? For Dan Trawicki—it’s all about mindset, grit, gratitude and never backing down.
In this episode of All In Empowerment, I sit down with Dan, a former Waukesha County Sheriff, taxidermist, entrepreneur, and Ironman competitor. Dan opens up about the mental toughness and grace it takes to chase down whitetails, cross finish lines, and carve out a whole new path in life. We talk perseverance, reinvention, and what it really means to go all in—physically, mentally, and emotio...
2025-07-151h 03All In Empowerment PodcastEpisode 10: From India to Impact: How Dipti Broker Turned Her Calling Into a Global MovementIn this inspiring episode, I sit down with Dipti Broker, founder of Diya Vacations—a travel planning company born from passion, intuition, and bold life choices. Born and raised in India, Dipti always knew her path would lead to America. Now a mom of two and a thriving entrepreneur, she opens up about navigating a traditional arranged marriage, what American opportunity means to her, and why transitioning to life in America seemed almost seamless for her.
We dive into how a Vedic astrologer confirmed what her heart already knew—her soul was made to travel. Helping others unco...
2025-07-081h 07All In Empowerment PodcastEpisode #9 - Starting Over Strong: Reinvention with Steve NachtigalIn this powerful and honest episode, I sit down with my good friend Steve Nachtigal, founder of Stay Focused Stay Strong, to talk about what it really takes to rebuild after life knocks you sideways.
Steve opens up about his journey and why he’s now pivoting his career to make a bigger impact. His mission? To help others collapse the timeline between rock bottom and real healing. He is passionate about challenging the traditional mental health system and finding a faster path to overcoming depression and anxiety.
We dive into identity, resilience, and how own...
2025-07-011h 27All In Empowerment PodcastEpisode #8 - Rotor Blades and Resilience: Defying Gravity and Expectations with Heather HowleyIn this soaring episode, Betsy Martell sits down with the unstoppable Heather Howley—founder and Chief Pilot of Independent Helicopters. With over 8,000 flight hours and nearly two decades of instructing under her belt, Heather has carved out an extraordinary path in a male-dominated industry, proving that grit and vision can take you anywhere—even 5,000 feet above the ground.
From selling everything she owned to fund her flight dreams, to now mentoring others as a coach, business consultant, and speaker, Heather’s story is one of radical commitment, resilience, and redefining what’s possible.
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2025-06-2456 minAll In Empowerment PodcastEpisode #7 - From Surviving to Thriving: Tina Dean’s Journey to Self-EmpowermentIn this heartfelt conversation, I sit down with my dear friend Tina Dean, a resilient woman who has faced life's challenges with unwavering strength. Tina shares her journey from a tumultuous childhood to building a successful property management business in Sun Valley, Idaho. She opens up about the profound pain of losing her daughter and her ongoing efforts to move beyond victimhood, embracing healing and empowerment. Tina's story is a testament to the human spirit's capacity to overcome adversity and find purpose.
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2025-06-171h 36All In Empowerment PodcastEpisode #6 - Awakening Together: A Journey of Friendship, Faith, and Freedom with Rick GregoryIn this deeply personal and inspiring episode, I sit down with my dear friend Rick Gregory—a bond that felt like love at first sight. From the moment we met, our connection sparked a shared journey of self-discovery, healing, and spiritual awakening.
Rick's story is one of profound transformation. After a life-changing spiritual experience at 19, he dedicated over two decades to biblical studies and pastoral ministry. Yet, beneath his devotion lay a personal truth: Rick had known from an early age that he was gay. Navigating the complexities of faith and identity, he faced immense challenges, including le...
2025-06-101h 35All In Empowerment PodcastEpisode 4: Ann Muzi - From Mom to Me — Rediscovering Myself After MotherhoodIn this heartfelt episode, I sit down with Ann Muzi—a former advertising professional who chose to become a full-time stay-at-home mom to her four children. While she cherished her role, Ann candidly shares the challenges she faced, including feelings of isolation and a loss of personal identity.
Now, with her children grown, Ann is embracing a new chapter of self-discovery. She's spicing up her life by embarking on adventurous trips with women around the world, seeking meaningful connections and a renewed sense of purpose. Join us as we delve into her inspiring journey of transformation, the comp...
2025-06-0357 minAll In Empowerment PodcastEpisode #5 - From Stuck to Unstoppable: Transforming Relationships with Jeff RogersIn this transformative episode, we sit down with Jeff Rogers—a seasoned seminar instructor, keynote speaker, corporate trainer, and results coach who has been empowering individuals since 1994. Frustrated by personal growth programs that lacked practical tools for lasting change, Jeff founded his own coaching company in 2007. His mission: to provide straightforward methods that help clients overcome obstacles and achieve meaningful results.
Our conversation delves deep into Jeff's personalized approach to coaching, where understanding each client's dreams, desires, and challenges is paramount. We explore the intricacies of personal development, the importance of fulfilling relationships, and the courage it ta...
2025-05-271h 38All In Empowerment PodcastEpisode 3: From Arbitration to Ayahuasca – A Journey of Transformation with Jess GoldJoin host Betsy Martell as she sits down with Jess Gold, who transitioned from a high-powered legal career to leading Ayahuasca and Sound Healing retreats. Discover how personal health challenges led Jess to a profound spiritual path, and explore the complexities of intimate relationships and the courage it takes to embrace transformation.
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2025-05-211h 09All In Empowerment PodcastEpisode #2 - Finding Purpose in the NoiseIn this heartfelt episode, host Betsy Martell engages in an intimate discussion with her 23-year-old daughter, Ella, and Ella's lifelong friend, Jocelyn. Together, they delve into the societal and familial pressures that often compel young individuals to make life-altering decisions prematurely, steering them toward "safe" choices and away from their true passions.
Betsy guides them through a transformative exercise: envisioning their lives a decade into the future, free from practicality and full of possibility. As Ella and Jocelyn articulate their dreams and the emotions these visions evoke, listeners gain insight into the importance of fostering youthful ambition an...
2025-05-1457 minAll In Empowerment PodcastAll In Empowerment - Episode 1: Prosecco and Pivots with Stephanie O'BrienIn the premiere episode of All In Empowerment, host Betsy Martell uncorks a heartfelt conversation with her close friend, Stephanie O'Brien—a master hair stylist, entrepreneur, and the relatable confidante we all wish we had. Stephanie candidly shares her journey of losing herself within the confines of marriage, the struggle to regain control, and the courageous pivots that led her to rediscover her identity and purpose. Tune in as they toast to transformation, resilience, and the power of taking bold steps toward self-reinvention. Cheers to new beginnings!
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