WHEN Stories Radio Network

Wendy Babcock
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WHEN Everything Changed… Welcome to the WHEN Stories Radio Network. The WHEN Stories Radio Network is a curated broadcast platform documenting the moments that change everything — when lived experience becomes authority, and a story is formally placed on record. Hosted by Wendy Babcock and the Certified WHEN Stories Facilitators, each broadcast features women who have taken the WHEN Stories stage to share a defining moment from their life or business. These are not guest interviews or open submissions. Every story you hear has been intentionally developed, delivered live on stage, and professionally documented as part of the WHEN Stories experience. Each broadcast includes an authority-framing conversation followed by the speaker’s live stage story — preserving the moment their work, voice, and message became visible in a permanent way. The WHEN Stories Radio Network exists to honor transformation, resilience, and leadership — not as inspiration alone, but as legacy. These stories are archived as part of a growing public record, reminding us that impact doesn’t just happen… it’s claimed, spoken, and preserved. Listen to broadcasts that move beyond motivation and into meaning. Stories that don’t disappear after the applause fades. Stories that live on. This is WHEN Stories. On record. All broadcasts originate from the WHEN Stories stage. To learn more about the experience or to take the stage, visit 👉 http://whenstories.com

  1. 4d ago

    Sharon Slack | Where Are They Now? | WHEN Stories™

    Send us Fan Mail What happens after you step off the WHEN Stories stage? In this special Where Are They Now? episode, Wendy catches up with WHEN Stories speaker and Certified Facilitator Sharon Slack to talk about what has happened since she shared her story. For Sharon, getting on stage wasn't just about creating a powerful talk. It changed the way she saw herself, her voice, and what she was capable of building. Since her WHEN Story, Sharon has grown her business, landed speaking opportunities, built new collaborations, gained clients, and expanded her work through retreats, webinars, masterminds, and more. Her WHEN Story has become one of the first assets she shares with potential clients and speaking opportunities—allowing people to understand who she is and why she does the work she does before they ever get on a call. And the impact has gone far beyond business. Sharon shares how telling her story helped her release the shame and fear attached to parts of her past and walk off the stage with a new belief: “Now I can do anything.” Today, through Reclaim Her, Sharon helps women reclaim their confidence, identity, and voice. She's also bringing that work full circle as a Certified WHEN Story Facilitator, helping other women uncover, develop, and share the stories that explain who they are and why their work matters. In this episode, Wendy and Sharon talk about the ripple effect that can happen when you stop treating your story as something that happened to you—and start using it as an asset that continues working for you long after you leave the stage. About Sharon Slack Sharon Slack is a dynamic motivational speaker and Health & Wellness Strategist who turned her personal health crisis into a catalyst for change. After facing health challenges that were dismissed by traditional medicine and being told there was nothing else that could be done, Sharon embarked on a journey to reclaim her own health, leading her to discover the power of holistic wellness. With more than 12 years of experience in the nursing field, Sharon now uses her nurturing experience and insights to empower women who have felt overlooked by doctors or told there's nothing more that can be done. Her approach focuses on the whole person and holistic health solutions that encompass both mental and physical well-being. Sharon's commitment to personal growth, wellness, and mentoring extends beyond her own journey. She is passionate about helping women reclaim their confidence, identity, voice, and ability to take an active role in their own lives. Her story is one of resilience, dedication, and empowerment—and today she uses those experiences to help other women reclaim themselves. Connect with Sharon Website: sharonslack.com Email: Hello@sharonslack.com Facebook: facebook.com/sharon.slack LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/sharon-slack-rn/ Discover WHEN Stories Your story doesn't end when you step off the stage. That's where the ripple begins. Learn more about WHEN Stories and how to share your story at whenstories.com. Support the show Thank you for tuning in to the WHEN Stories Podcast, where we explore the transformative moments that redefine our lives. Stay connected with us for more inspiring stories from speakers who’ve turned pivotal challenges into powerful platforms. Don’t forget to subscribe, leave a review, and share this episode with someone who needs it. Want to share your story or learn more about our upcoming events and opportunities? Visit whenstories.com or follow us on social media. Let your voice be heard. Your story matters.

    Sharon Slack | Where Are They Now? | WHEN Stories™

  2. Sep 24

    Erica Gumieny | Where Are They Now? | WHEN Stories™

    Send us Fan Mail What happens after you finally tell the story you’ve been carrying for years? In this special Where Are They Now? episode of the WHEN Stories Podcast, Wendy Babcock catches up with former WHEN Stories speaker Erica Gumieny, who took the stage in March 2025. For Erica, sharing her WHEN Story wasn’t simply about giving a talk. It unlocked something. While developing her story, Wendy helped Erica uncover a specific moment she hadn’t even realized was significant. That discovery changed not only how Erica approached her talk, but how she thought about creativity, her work, and the message she wanted to put into the world. Since stepping off the WHEN Stories stage, Erica has: • Published the book she spent 15 years working toward and finally held it in her hands. • Used her WHEN Story as a springboard for talking about her book and its message in a deeper, more meaningful way. • Landed speaking engagements and stepped into speaking with a new sense of confidence and determination. • Changed the way she writes, creates content, and shares her story by focusing not only on herself, but on the person who needs to hear it. • Given herself permission to stop doing what she thinks she should do and create in a way that feels aligned with who she actually is. But one of the biggest shifts has been internal. Erica describes success at this stage of her life as alignment: being able to bring together her faith, humor, encouragement, depth, sass, and personality without feeling like she has to separate those pieces of herself. And the experience of actually telling her story was deeply personal. After sharing one of the most vulnerable parts of her life from the WHEN Stories stage, Erica walked off, embraced Wendy, and sobbed. She describes it as a deep release. Today, she doesn't describe herself as simply more confident. She's determined. As Erica puts it: enough playing around. There are things inside us that keep asking to be said, created, or shared. At some point, we have to stop walking around them and do the thing. Whether you've been sitting on a book, a message, a business idea, or a story you know you're supposed to share, Erica's conversation is a reminder that telling your story can change far more than what happens on a stage. Because sometimes the story you finally have the courage to tell becomes the thing that gives you permission to become more fully yourself. Connect with Erica Gumieny https://www.ericagumieny.com/ Erica is an author, speaker, encourager, and storyteller whose work blends faith, humor, depth, and a little sass. Her mission is to help people feel less alone and believe that even after difficult chapters, a new beginning is possible. About WHEN Stories™ WHEN Stories is more than a stage. It's a transformational storytelling experience that helps coaches, speakers, authors, entrepreneurs, and professionals uncover the story that shaped who they are, connect it to the work they do today, and build an Authority Trail™ that creates lasting visibility and trust. Participants receive professional story coaching, a filmed live talk, podcast interview, YouTube Premiere, media assets, and more, all designed to amplify their message long after they leave the stage. Because your story deserves more than one audience. It deserves an ecosystem. Learn more about WHEN Stories: Website: https://whenstories.com Interested in sharing your own WHEN Story? Schedule a discovery call with Wendy: https://letsmeet.io/wendybabcock/when-stories-info-session Connect with Wendy Babcock Wendy Babcock is the Founder & CEO of WHEN Stories Media Group, international speaker, author, and creator of The Authority Trail™. Website: https://wendybabcock.com Follow Wendy on social media for more stories, speaking insights, and weekly episodes of the WHEN Stories Podcast. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, leave a review, and share it with someone whose story deserves to be heard. Support the show Thank you for tuning in to the WHEN Stories Podcast, where we explore the transformative moments that redefine our lives. Stay connected with us for more inspiring stories from speakers who’ve turned pivotal challenges into powerful platforms. Don’t forget to subscribe, leave a review, and share this episode with someone who needs it. Want to share your story or learn more about our upcoming events and opportunities? Visit whenstories.com or follow us on social media. Let your voice be heard. Your story matters.

    Erica Gumieny | Where Are They Now? | WHEN Stories™

  3. Sep 17

    Paquita Reddish | Where Are They Now? | WHEN Stories™

    Send us Fan Mail What happens when you stop saying “I’m trying” and finally realize... I’m doing this. In this special Where Are They Now? episode of the WHEN Stories Podcast, Wendy Babcock catches up with former WHEN Stories speaker Paquita Reddish to explore the extraordinary growth that followed her decision to share her story. When Wendy first met Paquita, she was quiet, reserved, and still navigating a major transition in her life. But something was already changing. Then came WHEN Stories. Paquita knew there was more of her story she needed to tell. She also knew that telling it meant going deeper, not to focus on the trauma she had experienced, but to show other women what it looked like to move through it and choose themselves.  Her final words on the WHEN Stories stage were: “And I am ready.” When she stepped forward and said them, Paquita describes feeling as though a door had been kicked open. And apparently... it had.  Since stepping off the stage, Paquita has: • Spoken at events including Black Girl Fest in Milwaukee, where organizers used clips from her WHEN Story to promote her appearance.  • Been invited back for a second year as a coach for Yo Quiero Dinero, helping other women learn to embody and share their stories.  • Launched her own podcast, Boss Chick Testimonies, with interviews already booking months in advance. • Continued building her coaching business, The Divine Solutionist, helping purpose-driven women and entrepreneurs move from ideas into action. • Stepped into nonprofit leadership as Executive Director of the BLM Legacy Foundation and Marketing & Public Relations Director for the Anchor Her Glow Foundation. • Written her solo book, Anointed Through the Ashes, expanding the story she could only begin to tell in her 20-minute WHEN Story. • Continued developing her Dominion Strategy, designed to help purpose-driven entrepreneurs align their purpose, focus, and execution.    But perhaps the biggest transformation is Paquita herself. She says her confidence went “through the roof” after WHEN Stories because she realized: I can do this. I can speak. I can share my story. And other women are listening. Paquita now regularly hears from women who tell her they see themselves in her story, her book, and even the WHEN Stories Legacy Books she continues to share.   In this conversation, Wendy and Paquita also talk about something so many women do without realizing it: minimizing what we've accomplished. I'm trying. I'm just... I should be doing more. Paquita is learning to replace that language with something much more powerful: I'm doing it. Whether you're sitting on a story, rebuilding after a difficult chapter, starting a business, pursuing a stage, or wondering if you've somehow missed your moment, Paquita leaves us with a beautiful reminder: It doesn't matter how long it takes to reach your goals. Just keep going. Because sometimes your life doesn't unfold according to the timeline you imagined. Sometimes it changes when you finally decide: I am ready.  Connect with Paquita Reddish 📌 Connect with Paquita Reddish: Paquita Reddish is the CEO of Blessed Divine Creations LLC  and a dynamic motivational speaker dedicated to inspiring others through her powerful story of resilience. Born in Syracuse, NY, Paquita is a proud survivor of domestic violence and depression, turning her pain into purpose by helping others find hope, healing, and strength. As a devoted mother of three beautiful children—two daughters and one son who are her world—Paquita leads with love, faith, and determination. Through her businesses and speaking engagements, she empowers women, entrepreneurs, and survivors to rise, thrive, and walk boldly in their purpose. www.facebook.com/blesseddivinecreations www.instagram.com/blesseddivinecreations www.blesseddivinecreations.com Paquita Reddish is a speaker, author, coach, podcast host, and founder of The Divine Solutionist. Her work helps purpose-driven women and entrepreneurs move beyond what they've survived, align with their purpose, and take action on what they're called to create. You can also find her podcast, Boss Chick Testimonies, on Spotify, iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube.  Website: PaquitaReddish.com We’ll add Paquita’s direct social links here. Experience the story that helped open the door. Watch Paquita's WHEN Story: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lQ4DVlkV6Jc About WHEN Stories™ WHEN Stories is more than a stage. It's a transformational storytelling experience that helps coaches, speakers, authors, entrepreneurs, and professionals uncover the story that shaped who they are, connect it to the work they do today, and build an Authority Trail™ that creates lasting visibility and trust. Participants receive professional story coaching, a filmed live talk, podcast interview, YouTube Premiere, media assets, and more, all designed to amplify their message long after they leave the stage. Because your story deserves more than one audience. It deserves an ecosystem. Learn more about WHEN Stories:  Website: https://whenstories.com Interested in sharing your own WHEN Story?  Schedule a discovery call with Wendy:  https://letsmeet.io/wendybabcock/when-stories-info-session Connect with Wendy Babcock Wendy Babcock is the Founder & CEO of WHEN Stories Media Group, international speaker, author, and creator of The Authority Trail™. Website: https://wendybabcock.com Follow Wendy on social media for more stories, speaking insights, and weekly episodes of the WHEN Stories Podcast. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, leave a review, and share it with someone whose story deserves to be heard. Support the show Thank you for tuning in to the WHEN Stories Podcast, where we explore the transformative moments that redefine our lives. Stay connected with us for more inspiring stories from speakers who’ve turned pivotal challenges into powerful platforms. Don’t forget to subscribe, leave a review, and share this episode with someone who needs it. Want to share your story or learn more about our upcoming events and opportunities? Visit whenstories.com or follow us on social media. Let your voice be heard. Your story matters.

    Paquita Reddish | Where Are They Now? | WHEN Stories™

  4. Sep 10

    Stephanie Locchetta | Where Are They Now? | WHEN Stories

    Send us Fan Mail Where Are They Now? | Stephanie LocchettaWhat happens after the stage? In this special Where Are They Now? episode of the WHEN Stories Podcast, Wendy Babcock catches up with former WHEN Stories speaker Stephanie Locchetta to explore what life and business have looked like since sharing her story. Stephanie opens up about the powerful healing she experienced after telling her WHEN Story and how that one courageous moment became the catalyst for incredible growth. Since stepping off the stage, Stephanie has: • Opened a thriving wellness collective and filled all of her practitioner suites in less than two months. • Been invited to television interviews, podcasts, speaking engagements, and community book signings. • Created her signature Self-Love Shift framework and launched a membership community. • Expanded her practice with advanced somatic training, sound healing, coaching, and holistic wellness. • Used her WHEN Story as a powerful tool to build trust with clients before they ever work with her. But perhaps the biggest transformation wasn't in her business. It was within herself. Stephanie shares how telling her story released years of emotional weight, gave her the confidence to step onto bigger stages, and reminded her that vulnerability isn't weakness... it's what creates real connection. Whether you're considering sharing your own story, wondering what happens after the spotlight fades, or simply need a reminder that your experiences matter, this conversation will leave you inspired. Because your story isn't the end of your journey. Sometimes... it's where everything truly begins. Connect with Stephanie Locchetta Stephanie is a Self-Love Coach, artist, speaker, sound healing practitioner, and founder of a collaborative wellness studio dedicated to helping people heal from the inside out. Learn more about Stephanie, her coaching, retreats, workshops, membership, sound healing, and upcoming events: Stephanie's Linktree:  https://linktr.ee/stephanielocchettaart Experience the story that started it all. Watch Stephanie's WHEN Story: https://youtu.be/C7CUcuVBOjU?si=LfqrhcSqxzN4MTJk About WHEN Stories™ WHEN Stories is more than a stage. It's a transformational storytelling experience that helps coaches, speakers, authors, entrepreneurs, and professionals uncover the story that shaped who they are, connect it to the work they do today, and build an Authority Trail™ that creates lasting visibility and trust. Participants receive professional story coaching, a filmed live talk, podcast interview, YouTube Premiere, media assets, and more—all designed to amplify their message long after they leave the stage. Because your story deserves more than one audience. It deserves an ecosystem. Learn more about WHEN Stories: Website: https://whenstories.com Interested in sharing your own WHEN Story? Schedule a discovery call with Wendy: https://letsmeet.io/wendybabcock/when-stories-info-session Connect with Wendy Babcock Wendy Babcock is the Founder & CEO of WHEN Stories Media Group, international speaker, author, and creator of The Authority Trail™. Website: https://wendybabcock.com Follow Wendy on social media for more stories, speaking insights, and weekly episodes of the WHEN Stories Podcast. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, leave a review, and share it with someone whose story deserves to be heard. Support the show Thank you for tuning in to the WHEN Stories Podcast, where we explore the transformative moments that redefine our lives. Stay connected with us for more inspiring stories from speakers who’ve turned pivotal challenges into powerful platforms. Don’t forget to subscribe, leave a review, and share this episode with someone who needs it. Want to share your story or learn more about our upcoming events and opportunities? Visit whenstories.com or follow us on social media. Let your voice be heard. Your story matters.

    Stephanie Locchetta | Where Are They Now? | WHEN Stories

  5. Sep 3

    Frances Hurst | WHEN Stories Radio Network

    Send us Fan Mail Beyond Survival: Building a Life of Significant Wellness | Frances Hurst What happens when the health challenge that shaped your entire life becomes the foundation for helping others transform theirs? In this episode of the WHEN Stories Podcast, Certified WHEN Stories Facilitator Sharon Slack sits down with former WHEN Stories speaker Frances Hurst, wellness educator, lifestyle coach, and founder of Significant Wellness. Born with PKU (Phenylketonuria), a rare inherited metabolic condition requiring lifelong nutritional management, Frances learned from an early age that food was never simply food. Every meal required planning, discipline, and choices that often made her feel different from everyone around her. But Frances eventually discovered an important distinction: managing a health condition and truly living well are not the same thing. That realization transformed not only her relationship with food and her health, but ultimately her relationship with herself. Today, Frances uses those experiences to help others take greater ownership of their health through education, sustainable lifestyle habits, and behavioral transformation. In this conversation, Frances and Sharon explore: • How childhood experiences can shape our adult relationship with food and health • Why sustainable wellness goes far beyond the number on the scale • The role of movement, sleep, hydration, stress, nutrition, and gut health in overall wellness • Why repeated diets and setbacks don't mean you've failed • How small, consistent choices can create significant transformation • The importance of understanding the “why” behind our habits and behaviors • How Frances's experience with WHEN Stories challenged her to become more vulnerable • What it meant when audience members told Frances, “I saw myself in your story” Frances also shares a powerful client transformation that reinforced one of her core beliefs: sometimes the biggest change isn't losing weight. It's believing in yourself again. And that same lesson came full circle when Frances stepped onto the WHEN Stories stage. What began as a story about PKU and weight loss became something much bigger: a story about self-leadership, wellness, identity, and choosing to show up differently for your own life. Because sometimes hearing someone else's story is exactly what we need to begin changing our own. About Frances Hurst Frances Hurst is a wellness educator, speaker, lifestyle coach, and founder of Significant Wellness. Drawing from her lifelong experience managing PKU and her education in wellness, behavioral transformation, and healthy lifestyle coaching, Frances helps individuals create healthier lives through informed decisions and sustainable habits. Her work focuses on nutrition, movement, hydration, sleep, stress, gut health, mindset, and creating healthier home environments. She believes true wellness isn't about perfection or quick fixes. It's about making small, intentional choices that can lead to significant, lasting transformation. Connect with Frances LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/frances-hurst-4a269287/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SignificantWellness/ About WHEN Stories™ WHEN Stories™ helps entrepreneurs, speakers, coaches, authors, executives, and changemakers transform the defining moments of their lives into powerful keynote talks that build authority, credibility, and lasting impact. Every WHEN Stories keynote becomes part of an Authority Trail™, extending far beyond the stage through professionally produced videos, podcasts, books, photography, and digital assets that help speakers become more discoverable by audiences, event planners, and AI search. Learn more at WHENStories.com.  Sponsored By: Kate Carter Coaching Kristin Adkins with Crash Design Co Thryv Support the show Thank you for tuning in to the WHEN Stories Podcast, where we explore the transformative moments that redefine our lives. Stay connected with us for more inspiring stories from speakers who’ve turned pivotal challenges into powerful platforms. Don’t forget to subscribe, leave a review, and share this episode with someone who needs it. Want to share your story or learn more about our upcoming events and opportunities? Visit whenstories.com or follow us on social media. Let your voice be heard. Your story matters.

  6. Aug 27

    Jennifer Babcock | WHEN Stories Radio Network

    Send us Fan Mail What if healing doesn't begin when you finally love yourself... but when you're willing to believe you might deserve to? In this deeply honest episode of the WHEN Stories Radio Network, Wendy Babcock sits down with artist Jennifer Babcock to explore the personal journey behind her keynote, Breaking Into Self Worth. Jennifer has spent much of her life wrestling with anxiety, panic attacks, perfectionism, self-doubt, and the exhausting belief that she was somehow "too much" and "not enough" at the very same time. Then life forced everything to stop. A devastating leg injury, months of recovery, the loss of her beloved soul cat, overwhelming anxiety, and a series of emotional setbacks became the catalyst for something unexpected: learning that healing isn't about becoming someone new—it's about finally seeing yourself the way the people who love you already do. In this heartfelt conversation, Jennifer opens up about accepting help when it feels uncomfortable, learning to embrace uncertainty instead of fearing failure, and discovering that even small acts of self-care—what she affectionately calls her "princess baths"—can become powerful reminders that she's worth caring for. As an artist, Jennifer also shares how creativity has always helped her process emotions she couldn't put into words, revealing why every piece of art is, in many ways, a self-portrait. Whether you've struggled with anxiety, depression, perfectionism, self-loathing, fear of failure, people-pleasing, or believing you'll never be enough, this episode offers gentle encouragement that healing rarely happens all at once. Sometimes it begins with one small decision. In this episode you'll discover: • Why self-worth is often the hardest relationship we ever build • How anxiety and perfectionism distort the way we see ourselves • Why accepting help is often one of the bravest things we can do • How fear of failure keeps us from experiencing life • The surprising power of "romanticizing" everyday moments • How art can become a form of emotional healing and self-discovery • Why your mistakes don't diminish your value—they make you uniquely human • What it means to take the first step toward believing you're worthy of love Memorable Moments "Needing help isn't a crime." "The only way through it... is through." "When I don't have the words, I have the art." About Jennifer Babcock Jennifer Babcock is an artist whose creativity has always been her way of understanding both the world around her and the emotions within her. Through painting, drawing, mixed media, and abstract expression, Jennifer explores themes of anxiety, healing, identity, vulnerability, and self-worth. Her artwork serves as a visual journal—capturing feelings that are often difficult to express with words alone. In her second WHEN Story, Breaking Into Self Worth, Jennifer courageously shares her personal journey through panic attacks, perfectionism, self-doubt, and learning to accept unconditional love. Her message reminds audiences that healing doesn't begin when we become perfect. It begins when we're willing to see ourselves with a little more compassion. Jennifer also creates live artwork during WHEN Stories events, allowing the energy of each audience and each speaker's story to shape every original piece she creates. About WHEN Stories™ WHEN Stories™ helps entrepreneurs, speakers, coaches, authors, executives, and changemakers transform the defining moments of their lives into powerful keynote talks that build authority, credibility, and lasting impact. Every keynote becomes part of The Authority Trail™—a multimedia authority-building ecosystem that extends beyond the stage through professionally produced videos, podcasts, books, photography, speaker profiles, and digital assets that increase discoverability by audiences, event planners, media outlets, and AI search. If you've ever wondered how one meaningful story can become a keynote, podcast, book chapter, YouTube feature, and long-term authority asset, this is exactly what WHEN Stories was built to do. Learn more: https://whenstories.com About Wendy Babcock Wendy Babcock is the founder of WHEN Stories™, creator of The Authority Trail™, TEDx speaker, international keynote speaker, bestselling author, and authority-building strategist. She helps speakers, entrepreneurs, authors, coaches, and experts transform their personal stories into authority-building assets that generate speaking engagements, media opportunities, strategic partnerships, referrals, and long-term visibility—both online and in AI-powered search. Learn more: https://wendybabcock.com Sponsored By: • Kate Carter Coaching • Crash Design Co. (Kristin Adkins) Subscribe for more transformational conversations, inspiring keynote stories, and authentic discussions that remind us healing often begins with one courageous story. #WHENStories #AuthorityTrail #JenniferBabcock #SelfWorth #SelfCompassion #MentalHealth #AnxietyRecovery #PanicAttacks #Perfectionism #HealingJourney #FearOfFailure #PeoplePleaser #EmotionalHealing #ArtTherapy #Creativity #Artist #SelfDiscovery #PersonalGrowth #Resilience #Storytelling #KeynoteSpeaker #Healing #MentalWellness Support the show Thank you for tuning in to the WHEN Stories Podcast, where we explore the transformative moments that redefine our lives. Stay connected with us for more inspiring stories from speakers who’ve turned pivotal challenges into powerful platforms. Don’t forget to subscribe, leave a review, and share this episode with someone who needs it. Want to share your story or learn more about our upcoming events and opportunities? Visit whenstories.com or follow us on social media. Let your voice be heard. Your story matters.

    Jennifer Babcock | WHEN Stories Radio Network

  7. Aug 20

    Rhonda Deaver | WHEN Stories Radio Network

    Send us Fan Mail How do you find yourself again after years of taking care of everyone else? In this inspiring episode of the WHEN Stories Radio Network, Wendy Babcock sits down with women's empowerment speaker, entrepreneur, and confidence mentor Rhonda Deaver to explore the life experiences that inspired her keynote, The Power of One Yes. For years, Rhonda poured herself into caring for her family, running a successful floral business, supporting her husband through a life-threatening heart emergency during the COVID pandemic, grieving the loss of her best friend, and putting everyone else's needs before her own. Somewhere along the way... She disappeared. In this heartfelt conversation, Rhonda shares how one simple decision to say "yes" to a new community changed everything. What began as joining Mary Kay became something much deeper: a journey back to confidence, authentic friendships, self-worth, and rediscovering the woman she had quietly forgotten. This isn't a conversation about makeup. It's about the daily choices that remind women they matter. Whether you're navigating caregiving, burnout, motherhood, entrepreneurship, empty nesting, grief, or simply wondering who you are outside of serving everyone else, this episode offers practical encouragement and hope that it's never too late to reclaim your voice. In this episode you'll discover: • Why so many women lose their identity while caring for everyone else • The connection between confidence, self-care, and emotional well-being • How caregiving and major life transitions quietly reshape who we become • Why healthy female friendships can completely change your life • The surprising power of saying "yes" to new opportunities • Why your children learn more from watching you than listening to you • How simple daily habits can rebuild confidence from the inside out • Why investing in yourself isn't selfish—it's one of the greatest gifts you can give your family Memorable Moments "It's never about makeup. It's always about believing in yourself." "Sometimes one 'yes' is all it takes to begin becoming yourself again." "Our children may not always listen—but they're always watching." About Rhonda Deaver Rhonda Deaver is a women's empowerment speaker, entrepreneur, confidence mentor, and Independent Mary Kay Beauty Consultant dedicated to helping women stop disappearing inside their own lives. Through authentic storytelling, practical encouragement, self-care, leadership, and meaningful community, Rhonda empowers women to rebuild their confidence, strengthen their self-worth, and rediscover the purpose that's been there all along. Drawing from her own experiences as a wife, mother of four, business owner, caregiver, and entrepreneur, Rhonda helps women understand that taking care of themselves isn't selfish—it's essential. Her mission is simple: help more women believe they matter. Connect with Rhonda Website: www.marykay.com/rhondadeaver Facebook: https://facebook.com/rhonda.deaver Instagram: https://instagram.com/rhonda60snow LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/rhondadeaver About WHEN Stories™ WHEN Stories™ helps entrepreneurs, speakers, coaches, authors, executives, and changemakers transform the defining moments of their lives into powerful keynote talks that build authority, credibility, and lasting impact. Every keynote becomes part of The Authority Trail™—a multimedia authority-building ecosystem that extends beyond the stage through professionally produced videos, podcasts, books, photography, speaker profiles, and digital assets that increase discoverability by audiences, event planners, media outlets, and AI search. If you've ever wondered how one meaningful story can become a keynote, podcast, book chapter, YouTube feature, and long-term authority asset, this is exactly what WHEN Stories was built to do. Learn more: https://whenstories.com About Wendy Babcock Wendy Babcock is the founder of WHEN Stories™, creator of The Authority Trail™, TEDx speaker, international keynote speaker, bestselling author, and authority-building strategist. She helps speakers, entrepreneurs, authors, coaches, and experts transform their personal stories into authority-building assets that generate speaking engagements, media opportunities, strategic partnerships, referrals, and long-term visibility—both online and in AI-powered search. Learn more: https://wendybabcock.com Video Production: MKE Video Sponsored By: • Kate Carter Coaching • Crash Design Co. (Kristin Adkins) Subscribe for more transformational conversations, inspiring keynote stories, and practical encouragement from speakers who have turned life's defining moments into messages that help others. #WHENStories #AuthorityTrail #RhondaDeaver #WomenEmpowerment #Confidence #SelfWorth #SelfCare #CaregiverBurnout #CaregiverSupport #WomenSupportingWomen #Friendship #Community #PersonalGrowth #LifeTransitions #ConfidenceForWomen #Mindset #Resilience #GriefHealing #Motherhood #WomenEntrepreneurs #Purpose #Leadership #Storytelling #KeynoteSpeaker Support the show Thank you for tuning in to the WHEN Stories Podcast, where we explore the transformative moments that redefine our lives. Stay connected with us for more inspiring stories from speakers who’ve turned pivotal challenges into powerful platforms. Don’t forget to subscribe, leave a review, and share this episode with someone who needs it. Want to share your story or learn more about our upcoming events and opportunities? Visit whenstories.com or follow us on social media. Let your voice be heard. Your story matters.

    Rhonda Deaver | WHEN Stories Radio Network

  8. Aug 13

    Kamela Harmon | WHEN Stories Radio Network

    Send us Fan Mail What if healing after loss isn't about moving on... but learning how to carry love forward into a completely new life? In this heartfelt episode of the WHEN Stories Radio Network, Wendy Babcock sits down with Dr. Kamela "Kami" Harmon to discuss the deeply personal story behind her keynote, Reincarnation After Loss. A Doctor of Education specializing in Ethical Leadership and a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner with nearly three decades of experience in emergency medicine and trauma care, Dr. Harmon spent her career helping others through the worst days of their lives. Nothing prepared her for becoming a widow herself. After losing her husband and soulmate, Clark, Kami found herself consumed by grief, anxiety, guilt, and overwhelming sadness. But through journaling, counseling, movement, healthy living, and intentional daily choices, she slowly rebuilt a life that honored both her love for Clark and her own future. In this conversation, Wendy and Kami explore what healthy grieving actually looks like, why healing doesn't mean forgetting, how guilt can complicate loss, and why telling difficult stories has the power to change lives. Whether you've lost a spouse, parent, sibling, friend, career, relationship, or another meaningful part of your life, this episode offers hope that while life may never be the same, it can still become beautiful again. In this episode you'll discover: • Why grief is deeply personal—and why there is no "right" timeline for healing • How journaling, counseling, movement, and intentional habits became part of Kami's healing journey • The emotional weight of survivor's guilt and learning to let go of self-blame • What decades in emergency medicine taught her about life, loss, and resilience • Why healing isn't about moving on—it's about moving forward with love • How sharing vulnerable stories helps others feel less alone • The surprising emotional release that came from telling her WHEN Stories keynote • Why your greatest heartbreak may become your greatest opportunity to serve others Memorable Moments "Life is meant to be lived. My life is meant to be a story worth telling." "Healing doesn't erase grief. It gives you better tools to carry it." "I helped patients one at a time. Now my story allows me to help many." About Dr. Kamela Harmon Dr. Kamela (Kami) Harmon is a Doctor of Education specializing in Ethical Leadership, a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner, speaker, and coach with nearly 30 years of experience in emergency medicine and trauma care. Drawing from both her extensive clinical career and her own journey through profound personal loss, she helps individuals navigate grief, anxiety, depression, life transitions, emotional resilience, healthy living, and personal transformation. After losing her husband, Clark, Kami transformed unimaginable heartbreak into a mission of helping others rebuild meaningful lives after loss. Her unique combination of medical expertise, leadership education, lived experience, and compassionate coaching allows her to connect with audiences in a way that is both evidence-based and deeply personal. Contact Dr. Kami: Email: rnkami@gmail.com LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/dr-kamela-harmon-4222301ba About WHEN Stories™ WHEN Stories™ helps entrepreneurs, speakers, coaches, authors, executives, and changemakers transform the defining moments of their lives into powerful keynote talks that build authority, credibility, and lasting impact. Every keynote becomes part of The Authority Trail™—a multimedia authority-building ecosystem that extends beyond the stage through professionally produced videos, podcasts, books, photography, speaker profiles, and digital assets that increase discoverability by audiences, event planners, media outlets, and AI search. If you've ever wondered how one meaningful story can become a keynote, podcast, book chapter, YouTube feature, and long-term authority asset, this is exactly what WHEN Stories was built to do. Learn more: https://whenstories.com About Wendy Babcock Wendy Babcock is the founder of WHEN Stories™, creator of The Authority Trail™, TEDx speaker, international keynote speaker, bestselling author, and authority-building strategist. She helps speakers, entrepreneurs, authors, coaches, and experts transform their personal stories into authority-building assets that generate speaking engagements, media opportunities, strategic partnerships, referrals, and long-term visibility—both online and in AI-powered search. Learn more: https://wendybabcock.com Sponsored By: • Kate Carter Coaching • Crash Design Co. (Kristin Adkins) Subscribe for more transformational keynote talks, inspiring conversations, and powerful stories that remind us one story really can change everything. #WHENStories #AuthorityTrail #KamelaHarmon #KamiHarmon #GriefRecovery #Widow #WidowSupport #HealingAfterLoss #GriefJourney #LifeAfterLoss #Bereavement #Resilience #MentalHealth #HealthyGrieving #AnxietyRecovery #EmotionalHealing #PersonalGrowth #Storytelling #KeynoteSpeaker #EmergencyMedicine #NursePractitioner #Leadership #Hope #LossAndHealing #PersonalTransformation Support the show Thank you for tuning in to the WHEN Stories Podcast, where we explore the transformative moments that redefine our lives. Stay connected with us for more inspiring stories from speakers who’ve turned pivotal challenges into powerful platforms. Don’t forget to subscribe, leave a review, and share this episode with someone who needs it. Want to share your story or learn more about our upcoming events and opportunities? 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WHEN Everything Changed… Welcome to the WHEN Stories Radio Network. The WHEN Stories Radio Network is a curated broadcast platform documenting the moments that change everything — when lived experience becomes authority, and a story is formally placed on record. Hosted by Wendy Babcock and the Certified WHEN Stories Facilitators, each broadcast features women who have taken the WHEN Stories stage to share a defining moment from their life or business. These are not guest interviews or open submissions. Every story you hear has been intentionally developed, delivered live on stage, and professionally documented as part of the WHEN Stories experience. Each broadcast includes an authority-framing conversation followed by the speaker’s live stage story — preserving the moment their work, voice, and message became visible in a permanent way. The WHEN Stories Radio Network exists to honor transformation, resilience, and leadership — not as inspiration alone, but as legacy. These stories are archived as part of a growing public record, reminding us that impact doesn’t just happen… it’s claimed, spoken, and preserved. Listen to broadcasts that move beyond motivation and into meaning. Stories that don’t disappear after the applause fades. Stories that live on. This is WHEN Stories. On record. All broadcasts originate from the WHEN Stories stage. To learn more about the experience or to take the stage, visit 👉 http://whenstories.com

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  • Creator
    Wendy Babcock
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    66
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © 2026 WHEN Stories Radio Network
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    WHEN Stories Radio Network