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PURPOSE FINDER PODCASTEmotional Intelligence and the Pursuit of Purpose with Dr. Dharius Daniels - Episode 22Living with purpose isn’t about having all the answers—it’s about learning to ask the right questions, follow the right voices, and trust the deeper work happening within.
In this episode of the Purpose Finder Podcast, I sit down with bestselling author, coach, emotional intelligence strategist and pastor Dr. Dharius Daniels for a transformative and transparent conversation about identity, influence, and the journey toward a life of meaning and impact.
We dive into the questions that shape us: Why am I here? How do I rise above where I came from? Can I really...2025-07-101h 07
PURPOSE FINDER PODCASTFrom Mentee to Mentor: Legacy in Action with Kelly Fair - Episode 21Some moments plant a seed so deep, they end up shaping not just a life—but a legacy.
In this episode of the Purpose Finder Podcast, I sit down with the inspiring Kelly Fair—author, speaker, and founder of Polished Pebbles Girls Mentoring Program. Over the past 15 years, Kelly’s vision has empowered more than 10,000 girls across Chicago, and her reach now extends globally to places like South Africa, Kenya, Chad, and Jamaica.
Her story began with one pivotal experience: a “Take Your Daughter to Work Day” that cracked open a new world. That day, made possi...2025-07-031h 17
PURPOSE FINDER PODCASTThe Power of Gratitude and Purpose with Mr. Thank you, John Israel Episode 20What does it really take to live out your purpose? Is simply knowing your “why” enough—or is it about those daily choices and subtle mindset shifts that shape your entire journey?
In this episode, I’m sitting down with someone incredibly special to me—one of my personal coaches, John Israel, also known as “Mr. Thank You.” John isn’t just a successful business owner and keynote speaker; he’s on a mission to elevate the level of gratitude on the planet. But his path to purpose wasn’t always clear-cut.
We dive into his unconventional j...2025-06-261h 04
PURPOSE FINDER PODCASTCalled, Qualified, & Unapologetic: Ashley Kirkwood on Purpose That Pays - Episode 19What if the very struggles that kept you up at night—the setbacks that threatened to break you—were actually the spark meant to launch you into a life richer and more purposeful than you ever imagined? Have you ever considered that the obstacles you’ve faced might be shaping you for something bigger, something uniquely yours?
This week’s episode is a powerful reminder that our toughest journeys can become our greatest testimonies. Meet Ashley Kirkwood: entrepreneur, powerhouse speaker, and a mentor to women carving out lives of meaning, fulfillment, and significance. But beyond the accolades and mult...2025-06-191h 15
PURPOSE FINDER PODCASTPurpose, Perseverance, and Family Triumphs with Marc Thompson, Jr. - Episode 18Get ready for an episode that will both move your heart and ignite your spirit on the Purpose Finder podcast! I’m beyond honored to share this conversation with my incredible brother and friend, Marc Thompson, Jr.—a man whose life stands as a moving testament to boldly walking in purpose, no matter what obstacles arise.
Marc’s journey begins in a blended family in Queens, New York, where he was shaped by powerful mentors and pivotal moments—like a middle school teacher who unknowingly set him on his path toward a career in accounting. But as yo...2025-06-121h 02
PURPOSE FINDER PODCASTHealing Childhood Wounds and Discovering Purpose with Terri Wade - Episode 17What if the pain and darkness you once tried to hide became your greatest source of light for others? Have you ever wondered if there’s purpose buried in the toughest valleys of your story? Or how someone who was once silenced by bullying and self-doubt could transform into a confident speaker, coach, and author? In this episode, you’ll hear a powerful testimony of resilience—one that proves your story, no matter how heavy, could be someone else’s catalyst for healing.
This week’s special guest is Terri Wade—a remarkable transformational speaker, best-selling author, and spiritua...2025-06-0558 min
PURPOSE FINDER PODCASTMattress to High-Rise: The Malcolm Brown Story - Episode 16What does it really take to rise from humble beginnings and turn obstacles into opportunities for impact? This episode pulls back the curtain for a truly raw and uplifting conversation you won’t want to miss. If you’ve ever wondered how someone takes life’s toughest moments and turns them into stepping stones for success, you’re in the right place.
Charisa Munroe-Wilborn welcomes Malcolm Brown—also known as Dr. Solo Raw—a world-renowned tattoo artist, creative entrepreneur, and passionate minister on a mission. Malcolm’s journey is a vibrant testament to self-discovery, resilience, and the extraordinary...2025-05-291h 06
PURPOSE FINDER PODCASTHow to Live the Life of your Dreams with Dr. Denise Nicholson - Episode 15I’ll be honest: none of us would pick the tough chapters life throws at us—being separated from family, losing loved ones way too soon, wrestling with depression, or, in Denise’s case, becoming a single mom at sixteen. In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Denise Nicholson—nurse, author, publisher, and someone who knows first-hand how to turn pain into purpose.
We don’t sugarcoat things in this conversation. Denise is real about what it felt like to be left behind, how she carried silent pain into everyday life, and why getting honest about your strug...2025-05-221h 04
PURPOSE FINDER PODCASTLiving Beyond Safe to Unlock your Greatness with Jamal Vallair - Episode 14What does it really look like to pursue your purpose—not just the highlight reel, but the raw, unfiltered journey that most people never see? In this episode, I sit down with mindset and peak performance coach Jamal Vallair for a powerful, courageous conversation about what it truly takes to move from living in survival mode to building a life filled with meaning and impact.
We dig deep into the reasons so many of us end up settling for safety—how internalized beliefs, old fears, and the comfort of the familiar can trap us in the illusion that...2025-05-151h 20
PURPOSE FINDER PODCASTUncovering Purpose Beyond Titles with H. E. Cheryl E. Bazard KC - Episode 13The roles you’ve played, the strength you’ve shown, and the image you’ve upheld were never the full story. Your truest power doesn’t come from striving — it rises from surrender.
In this soul-stirring episode of the Purpose Finder Podcast, we sit down with a woman who embodies power, poise, and purpose — Her Excellency Cheryl E. Bazard KC. As Ambassador to the Kingdom of Belgium and the European Union, Cheryl's résumé is impressive — but it’s her heart, her honesty, and her hard-won wisdom that truly shine. She opens up with raw vulnerability about the defining momen...2025-05-081h 10
PURPOSE FINDER PODCASTBuilding Resilience & Success with Vondale Singleton - Episode 12What do you do when the place that raised you also tries to break you?
How do you honor a parent's love, even when their choices caused deep pain?
And is it really possible to rewrite a story that started in trauma?
This episode is raw, redemptive, and real — a journey through brokenness, love, purpose, and healing. And trust me, you’re going to want to lean all the way in for this one.
Today, I’m sitting down with someone whose story moved me in ways I wasn’t expecting — Vondale Singleton.
W...2025-05-011h 02
PURPOSE FINDER PODCASTThe Power of Choosing You with Elyse Archer - Episode 11What if the version of success you’ve been chasing was never actually yours to begin with? That question hit me hard—and it’s exactly where we begin in this deeply personal, powerful episode of the Purpose Finder Podcast. I had the absolute honor of sitting down with Elyse Archer, the incredible coach, speaker, and founder of She Sells, for a conversation that felt more like a soul check than an interview. We talked about what it really means to wake up to your life, peel back the layers of expectation, and ask yourself the brave question: Is this e...2025-04-241h 05
PURPOSE FINDER PODCASTBecoming One: Mission, Ministry & Marriage w/ Pastor David Winston - Episode 10What happens when two lives, two callings, and two strong personalities come together in marriage—and in ministry?
In this episode of The Purpose Finder Podcast, I sit down with Pastor David Winston, Executive Pastor of Living Word Christian Center and visionary leader of the Go Hard for Christ Youth Ministry. With a heart for developing leaders and equipping the next generation, Pastor David is also the son of Dr. Bill Winston—continuing a powerful legacy of faith while forging his own path with courage, clarity and authenticity.
But this conversation isn’t just about platfo...2025-04-171h 05
PURPOSE FINDER PODCASTLeaving the House to Explore the Woods w/ Charcee Starks - Episode 9Welcome back, Purpose Finders!
I’m so glad you’re here for another deeply insightful episode of the Purpose Finder Podcast—the place where we dive into what it truly means to live a life of purpose, discover your authentic self, and build a life aligned with what matters most to you. If you've ever thought, "I’ll be happy when I achieve X" only to find that reaching that goal didn’t bring the fulfillment you expected, then this episode is for you.
This episode features the incredible Charcee Starks—coach, speaker, and the visionary be...2025-04-111h 13
PURPOSE FINDER PODCASTBreak Free, Shift Your Mind & Rise with Garrain Jones - Episode 8Sometimes, the greatest prisons aren’t the ones with walls and locked doors—they exist in our minds. The doubts we carry, the cycles we repeat, and the fears we let control us can quietly keep us stuck in survival mode, convincing us that change isn’t possible. But what if you had the power to break free? What if the key to your freedom was already in your hands?
In this episode, I sit down with Garrain Jones, a transformational speaker, coach, and entrepreneur whose journey is proof that true change starts from within. From losing his fa...2025-04-031h 01
PURPOSE FINDER PODCASTBankrupting Burial Plots: Living Purposefully with Dr. Vernita Glenn-White - Episode 7Ever feel like life keeps knocking you down just when you’re trying to move forward? In this episode of the Purpose Finder Podcast, I sit down with Dr. Vernita Glenn-White (Dr. V), a powerhouse educator, speaker, and mentor who knows exactly what it means to turn obstacles into opportunities. After being fired twice in one year, she could have let fear and self-doubt take over. Instead, she saw it as a wake-up call—a nudge to step into something greater. Now, she’s on a mission to help others break free from limitations and own their brilliance. If you’ve...2025-03-271h 07
PURPOSE FINDER PODCASTOutlasting the Season You’re In with Mayor Derrick Wood - Episode 6Life is full of seasons—the tough ones, the uncertain ones, the ones that make you question everything. But no season lasts forever. If you’re feeling stuck, just hold on. Change is inevitable, but how do you move through it? That’s what shapes your story.
And today’s guest knows all about embracing change and turning it into purpose.
I’m Charisa Munroe Wilborn, and I’m so glad you’re here. In this episode, I sit down with Mayor Derrick Wood, a leader, entrepreneur, and visionary whose path to politics was anything but planned. H...2025-03-201h 02
PURPOSE FINDER PODCASTRunning Your Own Race with Dr. Deloris Thomas - Episode 5Hey Purpose Seekers!
Have you ever felt stuck—like you’re running a race, only to realize the path ahead is uncertain? Maybe you’ve been following someone else’s lead, but suddenly, they stop, and you’re left wondering, Can I really keep going?
In this episode of the Purpose Finder Podcast, I’m sitting down with the incredible Dr. Deloris Thomas—a woman who isn’t just talking about purpose; she’s living it boldly. Her story is one of resilience, faith, and relentless pursuit of her calling. From her journey as an immigrant fr...2025-03-131h 07
PURPOSE FINDER PODCASTOur 1st 60 days of Marriage: Purpose and Partnership - Episode 4Hey Purpose Seekers!
The curtains have been pulled back! Welcome back to another deeply special and heartfelt episode of the Purpose Finder Podcast! Today’s episode is unlike any other because I have the absolute honor of sitting down with my best friend, my partner in life, my love—my husband, Destry Wilborn. 💛
This conversation is real, unfiltered, and full of the lessons we’ve learned—sometimes the hard way—about love, purpose, and partnership. We’re peeling back the layers of what it truly means to walk in alignment with your calling while sharing life with someo...2025-03-061h 29
PURPOSE FINDER PODCASTPurpose: The Mistress with Terrance & Bethsaida Wallace - Episode 3Hey Purpose Seekers! It’s Charisa Munroe-Wilborn, and I’m so excited to bring you another powerful and heartfelt episode of the Purpose Finder Podcast. This is where we have real, meaningful conversations that help you uncover your God-given purpose and step boldly into the life you were meant to live.
If you’ve ever questioned whether you’re on the right path, you’re not alone. We all have moments of uncertainty, wondering if we’re where we’re supposed to be. But here’s what I know for sure—you are exactly where you need to be. Your journe...2025-02-271h 17
PURPOSE FINDER PODCASTYou Owe You with Dr. Eric Thomas - Episode 2Hey there! I'm Charisa Munroe-Wilborn, and I'm thrilled to welcome you to another amazing episode of the Purpose Finder Podcast. You know what we're all about here - inspiring you to discover and embrace your purpose so you can live a life that's truly meaningful, fulfilling, and significant. We're all asking that big question: "Why am I here?" Well, I hope your search ends right here with us.
Today, I'm beyond excited to have someone incredibly special joining us - a man who doesn't just talk about purpose, he LIVES it. You know him as ET, the...2025-02-211h 19
PURPOSE FINDER PODCASTYour Purpose is Your Entire L.I.F.E. - Episode 1Welcome to the Purpose Finder Podcast! This is the beginning of something truly special, and I couldn’t be more excited that you are here for this launch episode. If you’ve ever questioned your purpose, wondered why you are here, or felt like there is something more for you in this world, then this podcast is for you.
I am your host, Charisa Munroe-Wilborn, and I am beyond grateful to finally bring this vision to life. For years, I’ve been on a journey of purpose, discovery, and transformation, and now I want to walk a...2025-02-1749 min
Cultural PraiseMonday 06/06/22 - Marvelous Monday - National Thank God It's Monday Day - OTP w/Charisa Munroe-Wilborn2022-07-302h 12
The Build On Beauty PodcastWomen Making History - Manage Your Mental Health and Become UnstoppableIn this installment of the Build On Beauty Podcast, we honor Women Making History. The entire month of March was Women's History Month. And here at the Build On Beauty Podcast, we celebrated women by hosting three individual conversations with women we feel are influencing and overcoming by blazing trails in their respective professions and communities. If you missed those live conversations during Women's History Month, this is your opportunity to get a glimpse into the thought-provoking and heartfelt dialogue we had. My guests, April Daniels, Charisa Munroe-Wilborn, and Dr. Cindy Trimm, candidly discuss their...2022-04-1345 min