Empowered Conversations

Precious Dee
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Welcome to Empowered Conversations, a podcast where we dive into real, unfiltered conversations about life, health and career. I'm Precious Dee. This show is for people who are building lives on their own terms while managing real constraints – career pivots, health challenges, family expectations. People who refuse to wait for permission to live with purpose. We're talking honest chats, inspiring stories and motivation. Join us as we explore what it means to be empowered, and how we can support each other, one conversation at a time.

  1. 10h ago

    Faith After Loss: Finding Hope When Life Changes Everything – Dara V. Rose

    She's carried pain that most people never see—losing her brother as a child, walking through stillbirth, grieving her mother, and navigating painful family dynamics. She spent years trying to find her voice in spaces where she often felt unseen. Dara V. Rose is an author, speaker, Bible study teacher, and the founder of 12 Cups of Grace. Her upcoming memoir, Born for This Name, shares her journey through family loss, stillbirth, motherhood, faith, and the process of becoming who God created her to be. In this episode of Empowered Conversations, we talk about: · Dara's journey through grief and loss · How to keep faith when life brings unexpected losses · What healing looks like when grief doesn't go away quickly · Finding your voice after years of silence · Setting healthy boundaries with family · Turning pain into purpose · Making Scripture feel approachable · One truth for anyone carrying grief quietly If you've ever carried pain quietly while still trying to show up for life—this conversation is for you. Your story still matters. Your pain is not invisible. And God can still bring purpose from the parts of life you never expected to carry. Connect with Dara V. Rose 🌐 Website: 12cupsofgrace.com 📖 Book: Born for This Name 📱 Social: @12cupsofgrace

  2. 14h ago

    Uncovering the Patterns That Hold You Back – Sayen Gates

    She spent more than eight years in the medical field before answering a deeper call—to help people heal through shadow work, self-discovery, and authentic transformation. Sayen Gates is a Shadow Work Coach, Author, Speaker, and host of the Shadow Corner podcast. She brings a refreshing perspective on healing, self-discovery, and personal growth, blending wisdom, storytelling, and practical insight. She's been featured in two best-selling books—Breaking the Silence: Voices of Survivors (Vol. 3) and Perspectives on Cancer: Stories of Healing, Hope, & Resilience. In this episode of Empowered Conversations, we talk about: · Sayen's journey from medicine to shadow work · What shadow work is and why it matters · Why people repeat patterns in relationships and life · How to integrate your shadow without feeling overwhelmed · Healing from past family trauma · Building your own family culture · Setting boundaries without guilt · Daily practices for emotional balance · Living authentically and unapologetically · One truth for anyone ready to transform If you're ready to uncover the patterns that hold you back and step into authentic transformation—this conversation is for you. Never forget your real identity. You are a luminous conscious stardust being forged in the crucible of cosmic fire. Connect with Sayen Gates 🌐 Website: shadowcornerlifecoaching.com 🎙️ Podcast: Shadow Corner 📚 Books: Featured in Breaking the Silence and Perspectives on Cancer 📱 Social: @sayengates

  3. 15h ago

    Manifestation, Peace, and Freedom: A Spiritual Conversation – Kimberly Braun

    She spent over a decade as a monastic nun. She holds a master's in theology. She's a TEDx speaker and former meditation faculty at the renowned Omega Institute. And she built a $9 million monastery with no experience and very little money. Kimberly Braun is the author of Miracles in the Naked Light and two other books. Her work is about helping people connect to, and live from, Divine Love at their center. Her message is simple: freedom, peace, and joy are available to you right now. In this episode of Empowered Conversations, we talk about: · Kimberly's journey from nun to spiritual guide · What it means to say YES to your life · How to stay in that YES · What manifestation really is—and how to do it · How to find security and courage in uncertain times · The imperative of self-care · How to increase focus, joy, and effectiveness · One truth for anyone who's afraid to say yes If you're ready to say YES to your life—this conversation is for you. The YES you're afraid to say might be the one that changes everything. Connect with Kimberly Braun 🌐 Website: kimberlybraun.com 📖 Book: Miracles in the Naked Light (new release) 📚 Poetry: Beloved Found, Poems from the Source 📅 Summit: Discovering Self Summit (Jan 5-7) 📱 Social: @kimberlybraun

  4. 15h ago

    The Trimesters of Grief: Losing a Son to Addiction and Finding a Way Forward – Katie Rizzo

    On September 17, 2024, Katie Rizzo lost her firstborn son to addiction. In the wake of that loss, she found that grief mirrored pregnancy. She began writing poetry—something she had never done before—as a way to speak to him across the veil. Katie is the author of The Trimesters of Grief and the poetry collection None of Them Are You. She's a mother, an accidental poet, and an advocate for those who have lost someone to addiction. In this episode of Empowered Conversations, we talk about: · Katie's journey through grief after losing her son · How grief can mirror pregnancy · The role of creativity in healing · How to stay connected to loved ones who have passed · The stigma of addiction and how it compounds grief · How her marriage of 30+ years survived the loss · Five things you can do in grief that help right away · One truth for anyone who's lost someone they love If you've ever been lost in grief, or loved someone who has—this conversation is for you. Grief doesn't have to be the end of your story. You can learn to walk with it. Connect with Katie Rizzo 🌐 Website: katierizzo.com 📖 Book: The Trimesters of Grief 📚 Poetry: None of Them Are You (available Nov 1) 📱 Social: @katierizzo

  5. 15h ago

    Battling Fatal Cancer Twice and Finding Purpose – Dean Weitenhagen

    He traveled to China to save his wife's life—and she walked out. Then he was diagnosed with fatal cancer twice, and received a stem cell transplant from a stranger who gave him a second chance. Dean Weitenhagen is the author of a book about his remarkable journey of love, loss, resilience, and the search for life's true purpose. His story is a testament to the power of gratitude, the kindness of strangers, and the human spirit's capacity to endure. In this episode of Empowered Conversations, we talk about: · Dean's journey to China to save his wife · Patsy's miraculous recovery from a brain stroke · Dean's two battles with Acute Myeloid Leukemia · Receiving a stem cell transplant from a stranger · The question that changed everything: Why are we here? · The two rules of life that help you face any adversity · How gratitude transformed his perspective · One truth for anyone facing their own battle If you've ever wondered about the purpose of your life, or how to face adversity with grace—this conversation is for you. Life is precious. Don't wait until you're facing death to start living it. Connect with Dean Weitenhagen 🌐 Website: deanweitenhagen.com 📖 Book: Dean's memoir of his journey

  6. 16h ago

    A Comedic Take on Ancient History and TV Production – Neil Laird

    He's made over 1,000 hours of television about the ancient world. He's traveled to 70 countries, filmed crumbling Egyptian tombs, lost Mayan cities, and mysterious shipwrecks. And he's learned that ancient history was a lot more accepting—and a lot gayer—than the history books will tell you. Neil Laird is a multiple Emmy-nominated director and producer who has worked with Discovery, BBC, PBS, History, National Geographic, and more. He's also the author of the comedic novels Prime Time Travelers and Prime Time Pompeii, which skewer both TV production and our modern assumptions about the past. In this episode of Empowered Conversations, we talk about: · Neil's journey from TV producer to novelist · The real story behind TV documentary production · How streaming and AI are changing the industry · Why the ancient world was more accepting of same-sex love · What it's like to be an out LGBTQ+ producer around the world · The state of publishing and indie authorship today · One truth for anyone who loves history—or a good story If you love history, TV, travel, or just a good story—this conversation is for you. History is never as straight as we've been told. Connect with Neil Laird 🌐 Website: neillaird.com 📚 Books: Prime Time Travelers, Prime Time Pompeii 📱 Social: @neillaird

  7. 17h ago

    When God Feels Silent: Finding Faith in Life's Darkest Seasons – Matthew Jenkins

    In March 2025, Matthew Jenkins reached the lowest point of his life. After battling cancer, chronic health issues, repeated job loss, a failing marriage, and overwhelming emotional pain, he put a gun to his head and seriously considered ending his life. He didn't pull the trigger. That moment became the beginning of a journey that transformed his faith and his life. Matthew is the author of Beat Up By God—a raw and honest exploration of suffering, spiritual doubt, mental health struggles, grief, unanswered prayers, and trusting God when circumstances don't make sense. In this episode of Empowered Conversations, we talk about: · Matthew's journey from rock bottom to redemption · What led him to put a gun to his head · Why God can feel silent in our darkest moments · What it means to feel "beat up by God" · The intersection of mental health and faith · How surviving cancer shaped his life · Finding purpose in pain · One truth for anyone who feels like their story is over If you've ever felt like life is falling apart—this conversation is for you. Your story is not over yet. Connect with Matthew Jenkins 🌐 Website: beatupbygod.com 📖 Book: Beat Up By God 📱 Social: @matthewjenkins

  8. 1d ago

    Keeping It Real: Trading Performance-Based Faith for Authentic Relationship with God – Amarely Quintanilla

    Most of us know what it's like to wear a mask. We try to appear like we have everything together while privately struggling with disappointment, fear, shame, or unanswered questions. Amarely Quintanilla is an author and journalist who helps people trade performance-based faith for an authentic walk with Christ. Her book, Keeping It Real: Daily Devotions for Those Tired of Pretending, was born from her own journey of wrestling with faith, disappointment, and God's mercy. She's also the author of Roderick Has Dyslexia, a children's book that helps children and families understand dyslexia through humor and heart. In this episode of Empowered Conversations, we talk about: · Amarely's journey from pretending to authenticity · Why hypocrisy is such a big problem in the church · What authentic faith actually looks like · How emotional well-being affects our Christian walk · The dangers of suppressing emotions · Tips for staying strong when you fall into hypocrisy · Why she wrote Roderick Has Dyslexia · One truth for anyone tired of pretending If you're tired of pretending—this conversation is for you. Pretending doesn't bring peace. Honesty does. And God meets us in our honesty. Connect with Amarely Quintanilla 🌐 Website: amarelyq.com 📖 Books: Keeping It Real, Roderick Has Dyslexia 📱 Social: @amarelyq

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Welcome to Empowered Conversations, a podcast where we dive into real, unfiltered conversations about life, health and career. I'm Precious Dee. This show is for people who are building lives on their own terms while managing real constraints – career pivots, health challenges, family expectations. People who refuse to wait for permission to live with purpose. We're talking honest chats, inspiring stories and motivation. Join us as we explore what it means to be empowered, and how we can support each other, one conversation at a time.

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  • Creator
    Precious Dee
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    309
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © Precious Dee
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