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. 3h ago

    Entrepreneurship: Doing What Others Only Think About – Sean B. Jones

    What does it really take to go from a Fortune 10 executive to a bootstrapping entrepreneur? What are the realities nobody tells you about? And what happens when you go from running multi-billion-dollar P&Ls to selling dog food? Sean B. Jones spent thirty years as a corporate executive running multi-billion-dollar P&Ls. He started as a psychotherapist, spent time in federal law enforcement, and now calls himself a recovering corporate executive. He and his wife, Amy, own What's In The Bowl Pet Shops and are the franchisors of the What's In The Bowl franchise system. He also bootstrapped Foodynamics, a freeze-drying company that private-labeled for more than 150 pet brands nationwide before it was acquired by Glacial Freeze Dry in 2025. He's the author of Entrepreneurship: Doing What Others Only Think About and three forthcoming books. His message is rooted in a powerful truth: entrepreneurship isn't about hype—it's about doing what others only think about. In this episode of Empowered Conversations, we talk about: · The through-line from psychotherapist to dog food entrepreneur · What thirty years in the C-suite taught him and what it didn't · The cost of bootstrapping without investors · The Seven Realities of Entrepreneurship · Why the market doesn't care about your dream · The hardest truth about quitting your job · What surprised him about selling his company · What first-time franchise buyers need to know · One truth for anyone thinking about starting a business If you're an entrepreneur, aspiring founder, or just curious about what it really takes to build something from the ground up—this conversation is for you. Entrepreneurship isn't about hype—it's about doing what others only think about. Connect with Sean B. Jones 🌐 Website: seanbjones.com 📖 Book: Entrepreneurship: Doing What Others Only Think About (available on Amazon) 📚 Forthcoming: Exploring Cat and Dog Nutrition, Real Grief: The Reality of Pet Loss, Problem Solving Mindset 📱 Social: @seanbjones (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube, X, Substack) Want to be a guest on Empowered Conversations ? Send Precious Dee a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/1776443625288216440511fe9

  2. 12h ago

    The Future of Human Potential: Leadership, AI, and the Transformation of Business – Chris Majer

    What if the biggest limit on your business—and your life—isn't your resources, your technology, or your market? What if it's your own thinking? Chris Majer is not just a speaker; he's a catalyst for transformation, a disruptor of conventional thinking, and a guide to unlocking the extraordinary potential within individuals and organizations. He's the founder and CEO of the Human Potential Project and creator of the Redline consulting framework—a groundbreaking approach to integrating AI into business strategy and leadership. A modern-day entrepreneur, Amazon best-selling author, and social innovator, Chris has spent decades helping leaders and organizations unlock their highest potential while staying ahead of disruptive change. His background is extraordinary—teaching hand-to-hand combat to Marines and performance principles to Special Forces, leading billion-dollar cultural transformation projects at Microsoft, Intel, AT&T, and Capital One, and trekking the wilds of Africa, Alaska, and the Amazon. Today, Chris is pioneering the next wave of consulting—helping executives and entrepreneurs harness AI not just as a tool, but as a strategic partner in leadership, management, and innovation. His message is rooted in a powerful truth: the future of business is also a question of human potential. In this episode of Empowered Conversations, we talk about: · From Marines to Microsoft: a journey of transformation · What combat taught Chris about leadership and performance · The Human Potential Project and the Redline framework · AI as a strategic partner, not just a tool · The biggest mistakes leaders make with AI · What actually works in cultural transformation · Adventure, discipline, and pushing limits · One truth for anyone navigating rapid change If you're a leader, an entrepreneur, or anyone who wants to stay ahead of disruptive change—this conversation is for you. The future of business is also a question of human potential. Connect with Chris Majer 🌐 Website: www.humanpotentialproject.com 🏢 Company: Human Potential Project (HP2) 📚 Book: Amazon best-selling author 🔧 Framework: Redline – AI and business strategy Want to be a guest on Empowered Conversations ? Send Precious Dee a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/1776443625288216440511fe9

  3. 1d ago

    Understanding Neurodiversity and Early Intervention – Dr. Inyang Takon

    Have you ever wondered if your child's behavior is just a phase—or something more? Have you been told to "wait and see," but your gut tells you something isn't quite right? Dr. Inyang Takon is a Consultant Neurodevelopmental Paediatrician with over 30 years of clinical experience as a Paediatrician across the UK and Africa. She has specialist experience in ADHD, Autism Spectrum, Developmental Delay, Tics and Tourette, Epilepsy, Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder, and other neurodevelopmental conditions. She's passionate about helping parents, professionals, and communities understand neurodiversity more clearly—especially in minority and African communities where stigma and limited access to specialist support can delay diagnosis and intervention. She's the host of the Early Intervention Matters podcast, co-founder of School Doctor, and co-author of books for children and families, including ADHD Tics and Me. Her message is rooted in a powerful truth: early intervention matters—and every child deserves to be understood, supported, and given the chance to thrive. In this episode of Empowered Conversations, we talk about: · Why early identification and intervention matter · How to tell the difference between normal behavior and a neurodevelopmental condition · Common myths about ADHD, autism, and neurodiversity · The role of culture, stigma, and family beliefs · What the assessment process looks like · When medication is appropriate for ADHD · How schools can better support neurodivergent children · Practical steps parents can take today · One truth for any parent who's worried about their child If you're a parent, a professional, or anyone who cares about children—this conversation is for you. Early intervention matters—and every child deserves the chance to thrive. Connect with Dr. Inyang Takon 🌐 Website: drtakon.com 🎙️ Podcast: Early Intervention Matters 🏫 School Doctor: School-Doctor.com 📖 Book: ADHD Tics and Me – Available on Amazon 📱 Social: @inyangtakon (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube, X, Substack, Pinterest) Want to be a guest on Empowered Conversations ? Send Precious Dee a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/1776443625288216440511fe9

  4. 2d ago

    Blurred Lines: One Courageous Decision Away from Changing Your Life – Lauren Fay

    I believe we're all one courageous decision away from changing the trajectory of our lives. Lauren Fay is an award-winning author, keynote speaker, life strategist, former collegiate athlete, and Reiki Master whose work explores self-leadership, performance optimization, emotional resilience, and the choices that shape how people lead, perform, and live. Through lived experience, practical frameworks, and deeply honest conversations, Lauren helps high-capacity individuals ignite their intuition, eliminate internal conflict, strengthen self-trust, and create lasting change from the inside out. She's the author of Blurred Lines: My Reclamation of Power from Alcohol Addiction (P.S. You Are Not Powerless.), a memoir that explores identity, spiritual awakening, and the reclamation of personal power. While she openly shares her experience of becoming alcohol-free in 2018, her message speaks to the universal human experience of transformation and resilience. Her message is rooted in a powerful truth: we're all one courageous decision away from changing the trajectory of our lives. In this episode of Empowered Conversations, we talk about: · What it means to be one courageous decision away · Lauren's journey to becoming alcohol-free in 2018 · Why awareness alone isn't enough to create lasting change · The internal negotiation that keeps us stuck · Building self-trust and confidence · The difference between making a decision and becoming decided · Choose Your Miracle and what a miracle really is · One truth for anyone afraid to make a change If you've ever felt stuck in the familiar—the comfortable, the "good enough"—when you knew there was more waiting for you, this conversation is for you. We're all one courageous decision away from changing the trajectory of our lives. Connect with Lauren Fay 🌐 Website: blurredlinesbook.com 📖 Book: Blurred Lines: My Reclamation of Power from Alcohol Addiction (P.S. You Are Not Powerless.) 📱 Social: @laurenfay (Instagram, LinkedIn) 🎤 Keynote: Choose Your Miracle Want to be a guest on Empowered Conversations ? Send Precious Dee a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/1776443625288216440511fe9

  5. 2d ago

    Psychedelics, Spirituality, and the Search for Meaning in a Modern World – Doug Red Hail Pineda

    What if everything you thought you knew about reality was just... one perspective? What if the human mind was capable of so much more than we've been taught to believe? Doug Red Hail Pineda is the founder of The Church of Psychedelics, a provocative thinker exploring the intersection of consciousness, spirituality, psychedelics, and the future of human evolution. Through bold questions and unconventional insights, he challenges cultural assumptions about religion, personal transformation, and the untapped potential of the human mind. Whether discussing mystical experiences, psychedelic philosophy, the nature of reality, or society's next great awakening, Doug brings a perspective that is both thought-provoking and impossible to ignore leaving audiences questioning what they thought they knew and eager to explore what comes next. His message is rooted in a powerful truth: the deepest questions are often more important than the easy answers. In this episode of Empowered Conversations, we talk about: · What inspired The Church of Psychedelics · The biggest misconceptions about psychedelics · The future of consciousness and the human mind · How mystical experiences change a person's worldview · Spirituality and the search for meaning in a modern world · Microdosing and practical application · The risks and responsibilities of exploring psychedelics · One truth for anyone curious about consciousness If you're curious about consciousness, psychedelics, spirituality, or the future of human potential, this conversation is for you. The deepest questions are often more important than the easy answers. Connect with Doug Red Hail Pineda 🌐 Website: thechurchofpsychedelics.com 📧 Newsletter: thechurchofpsychedelics.com/newsletter 📱 Social: @dougredhail (Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok, Pinterest, Reddit) 📍 Location: Denver, CO Want to be a guest on Empowered Conversations ? Send Precious Dee a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/1776443625288216440511fe9

  6. 3d ago

    The High-Achiever's Secret Emptiness: Why Success and Fulfillment Are Wired Separately – Liz Coleman

    She has it all. The career. The relationship. The house. The life everyone admires. So why is she crying in her car in the parking lot before she walks into work? Liz Coleman is a certified transformational life coach with a degree in psychology. She works with women who look successful and steady from the outside but can't remember the last time they truly relaxed, the ones stuck overthinking every decision, always on, unable to switch off even when nothing is wrong. Liz shows them how to quiet the noise and start trusting themselves again. And here's the alert she wants you to hear: the answer isn't better boundaries or a better calendar. She built her approach the hard way. After years of chasing answers across therapy, medicine, and every wellness protocol on the market—each treating one slice in isolation—she built the MindLife Reset™: the whole-person process none of those specialists were doing. It works mind, body, and spirit as one system and eases you into change instead of adding one more thing to your plate. Her message is rooted in a powerful truth: the answer isn't a better calendar, it's changing the inner stories driving the behavior, and working with the body that's holding it in place. In this episode of Empowered Conversations, we talk about: · What it means when a woman "has it all" but still feels empty · Why successful women can't switch off or relax · The search for answers across therapy, medicine, and wellness · Why working on mindset alone doesn't bring real change · The always-on nervous system and how to come down · How to stop overthinking and trust yourself again · Whole-person change without adding to your plate · One truth for anyone who looks successful but feels empty If you look successful on the outside but feel exhausted, anxious, or disconnected on the inside, this conversation is for you. The answer isn't a better calendar—it's coming home to yourself. Connect with Liz Coleman 🌐 Website: Lizcoleman.com 📄 Free Guide: 5 Techniques to Overcome Limiting Beliefs 📱 Social: @lizcoleman (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn) 💼 Program: MindLife Reset™

  7. 3d ago

    From Self-Care to We-Care: The Power of Community-Driven Wellness – Dr. Maria Van Der Maaten

    Have you ever tried to take better care of yourself only to find that doing it alone is exhausting, unsustainable, or just plain lonely? Dr. Maria Van Der Maaten is a dedicated sociologist, community development practitioner, and upcoming author specializing in community-driven wellness. She's transformed self-care practices through her innovative book, Even Monks Meditate Together, which highlights the power of collective empowerment. With her engaging storytelling and practical insights, Maria helps listeners discover actionable strategies to enhance their wellness journey. As a parent and partner, she understands the challenges of balancing personal wellness with the demands of daily life. Her message is rooted in a powerful truth: self-care is not a solo sport—and sustainable wellness is built in community. In this episode of Empowered Conversations, we talk about: · What inspired Maria to focus on community-driven wellness · The difference between traditional self-care and "we-care" · Common misconceptions about self-care · How to build a circle of care · Fostering trust and belonging in community · A real story of collective empowerment changing someone's wellness trajectory · Three actionable strategies to enhance wellness through community · One truth for anyone who feels alone in their wellness journey If you've ever felt like your wellness journey is a lonely uphill climb, or you're curious about how community can change everything, this conversation is for you. Self-care is not a solo sport and sustainable wellness is built in community. Connect with Dr. Maria Van Der Maaten 📱 Instagram: @mariavandermaaten 📱 LinkedIn: Maria Van Der Maaten 📖 Book: Even Monks Meditate Together (available on Amazon) 🌍 Location: Mendoza, Argentina

  8. 3d ago

    Saving "Hopeless" Teeth: A Master's Approach to Restorative Dentistry – Dr. Edward Feinberg

    Have you ever been told that a tooth needs to be extracted, that it's "hopeless"and wondered if there was another option? Dr. Edward Feinberg is a graduate of Tufts University and practiced dentistry in Scarsdale, New York for more than 40 years. Now practicing in Arizona, he is the successor to a unique tradition of restorative dentistry. He was trained by a master and pioneer in full coverage restorative dentistry, Dr. Elliot Feinberg—his father. The techniques used by Drs. Edward and Elliot Feinberg have been documented with more than 100,000 pictures taken during the past 70 years. Dr. Feinberg is currently Director of ONWARD, an online teaching organization for full coverage restorative dentistry. He's a nationally recognized lecturer and a noted author of scientific and educational articles, a textbook, The Double-Tilt Precision Attachment Case for Natural Teeth and Implants, and a book of essays on dentistry: Open Wide: Essays on Challenges in Dentistry to Achieve Excellence. His message is rooted in a powerful truth: many teeth are being extracted that can be saved—and patients deserve to know all their options. In this episode of Empowered Conversations, we talk about: · Dr. Feinberg's unusual training with his father · Why many teeth are being extracted that can be saved · The single tooth implant vs. quadrant bridgework · Dentistry's roots and why they matter · Analog vs. digital dentistry · What young practitioners need to know · Open Wide and the challenges facing dentistry · One truth for any patient who's been told a tooth is hopeless If you've ever been told a tooth is hopeless, or you're curious about the future of dentistry and what's possible, this conversation is for you. Many teeth are being extracted that can be saved—and patients deserve to know all their options. Connect with Dr. Edward Feinberg 🌐 Website: edwardfeinbergdmd.com 🎓 ONWARD Program: theONWARDprogram.com 📖 Book: Open Wide: Essays on Challenges in Dentistry to Achieve Excellence 📚 Textbook: The Double-Tilt Precision Attachment Case for Natural Teeth and Implants 📱 Social: @edwardfeinbergdmd (Facebook, Instagram, YouTube) 📍 Location: Scottsdale, Arizona

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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
    480
  • Rating
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    © Precious Dee
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