Empowering Women, Transforming Lives

Rebecca Hall Gruyter

In this heart felt and transformational show, Rebecca will share her insight on the subject of the day and will feature two special guests per show. Each guest is an empowering leader in their respective industry or modality who provides insights and tips on how to live an empowered life. This show is perfect for women who feel a call on their heart to step out in a bigger and more powerful way in their life and would like some encouragement and inspiration to support them on their journey!brbr Rebecca will guide each show to focus on an empowering topic. The show starts with a discussion, which provides several practical ideas and tips to apply in your everyday life. Rebecca welcomes your participation and will answer questions during each show. Empowering Women, Transforming Lives is broadcast live every Thursday at 10 AM Pacific Time on the VoiceAmerica Empowerment Channel. Replays Sundays at 1 PM Pacific Time on the VoiceAmerica Variety Channel.

  1. 5d ago

    Beyond the Mask: Reclaim Your Voice and Purpose

    What if becoming who you truly are requires letting go of who you thought you had to be? In this episode of Empowering Women, Transforming Lives, Rebecca Hall Gruyter welcomes Deanna DeCamillo Scaldaferri for a powerful conversation about awakening, healing, self-trust, and rediscovering the person underneath fear and limitation. Deanna shares her journey from narcissistic abuse survivor to thriving, including what it took to reclaim her voice, rebuild trust in herself, and turn pain into purpose. This conversation will explore what it means to unmask your potential, reconnect with your authentic self, and step into your life with greater purpose and personal power. As always, you can find Rebecca at: https://www.yourpurposedrivenpractice.com/ About the Guest Deanna DeCamillo Scaldaferri is a Licensed Massage & Bodywork Therapist, Usui Holy Fire III Reiki Master, Intuitive Life Coach, and Public Speaker. A narcissistic abuse survivor, Deanna transformed her own pain into purpose and now helps others reconnect with themselves, reclaim their power, and rediscover the light within. Connect with Deanna: Website: https://www.healinghandsbydeanna.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deanna-decamillo-scaldaferri-6b242a2a5/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/1BKfYBaUax/?mibextid=wwXIfr Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/decamde1?igsh=M2FtZ3FsM2N6dHdh&utm_source=qr YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@HealingHandsbyDeanna https://www.deannadecamillo.com/ https://www.meetup.com/charlotte-narcissistic-abuse-recovery-meetup-group

  2. Oct 22

    REPLAY: Unmasking Authentic Leadership: Your True Potential at Work

    What does it take to lead with courage in a world that feels more complex by the day?   In this replay, Rebecca Hall Gruyter sat down with Farah Bala, Leadership & Executive Coach, Consultant, and Speaker, to explore what it means to lead authentically in today's complex world. As the founder of FARSIGHT, Farah has helped leaders across industries and continents develop the skills and presence to create meaningful, sustainable change.   Together, Rebecca and Farah dove into the power of inclusive leadership, the intersection of identity and influence, and why authenticity is one of the most important leadership tools we have.   As always, you can find our host, Rebecca Hall Gruyter at www.yourpurposedrivenpractice.com. Our guests are also online. Farah's online home is: https://www.gofarsight.com     About the Guest           Farah Bala is a Leadership & Executive Coach, Consultant, and Speaker, and the founder of FARSIGHT, a leadership and organizational development consultancy working across countries and sectors. She is a contributor to the Forbes Coaches Council, with features in Forbes and Success Magazine.   Farah co-created Wonder Women, an executive leadership community for women of color, and hosts the FARSIGHT Chats podcast. She is a recipient of the World Zoroastrian Organization's Diversity Award and an accomplished performing artist with more than two decades of stage and screen experience. Connect with Farah at gofarsight.com and on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/thefarsightagency/

  3. Oct 15

    When You Have Nothing to Lose, You Find the Courage to Rise

    What if your greatest strength is hiding inside the story you wish you could rewrite? In this episode of Empowering Women, Transforming Lives, Rebecca Hall Gruyter welcomes award-winning author Jan Hemby for a powerful conversation about resilience, self-worth, and finding strength through life's difficult chapters. Through her novels, Jan explores women facing bullying, intimidation, sexual assault, and other experiences that can cause us to question our worth and lose sight of who we are. She shares why she tackles these difficult topics, the common thread of empowerment woven throughout her characters, and how our stories can remind us that our circumstances do not have to define our future. As we embrace October's theme, Unmask Your Potential, Jan invites us to look beyond what has happened to us, reconnect with our worth, and discover the strength that may have been there all along. As always, you can find Rebecca at: https://www.yourpurposedrivenpractice.com/ About the Guest Jan Hemby is an award-winning novelist, regional speaker, mom, grandmother, coffee enthusiast, and self-described cellulite warrior. She is the author of The Gates Manor Trilogy, which includes The Gates Manor Band, Secrets and Surrender, and Keepsakes. She has also written Burnt Toast: Devotions for Imperfect People and Spilt Milk: Devotions for Imperfect People and collaborated with her husband, Billy Hemby, on the Amazon bestseller Stockbroken. Her latest work, Nothing to Lose, debuts November 10. Through her writing, Jan explores difficult real-life issues while reminding readers of the resilience, worth, and potential within them. Connect with Jan Website: https://www.janhemby.com Facebook: Facebook.com/Lifewritenow Instagram: instagram.com/janhemby/

  4. Oct 8

    July 2026 Author Virtual Summit Highlights Part 2

    Watch highlights from the July 2026 Author Virtual Summit Showcase with host Rebecca Hall Gruyter. In Part 2, featured speakers John Lanier, Allison Williams, and John Gullo share inspiring insights, personal experiences, and meaningful lessons from their journeys as authors and thought leaders. This episode continues the summit highlights, bringing together standout moments and powerful messages designed to encourage, inspire, and help you see new possibilities in your own journey. Enjoy Part 2 of the July Author Virtual Summit Showcase Highlights and celebrate the voices and stories these incredible authors are bringing into the world. As always, you can find Rebecca Hall Gruyter, upcoming events, resources, and more at YourPurposeDrivenPractice.com.

  5. Oct 1

    Beyond the Mask: Turning Setbacks Into Possibility

    What if the person you learned to be in order to survive is no longer the person you're meant to become? In this episode of Empowering Women, Transforming Lives, Rebecca Hall Gruyter welcomes Kerri Hummingbirdand Skye Bellarmine for a revealing conversation about the identities we hide behind, the challenges that reshape us, and the courage it takes to discover what we're truly capable of. Kerri explores how the "masks" we adopt for acceptance can quietly limit our potential and how healing our stories can help us uncover a more authentic self. Skye shares what she has learned about perseverance through extraordinary setbacks, including surviving a near-death experience, and why getting started can be one of the most powerful steps toward a comeback. Together, they explore a compelling question: When life strips away who you thought you had to be, who might you become next? As always, you can find Rebecca at: https://www.yourpurposedrivenpractice.com/ About the Guests Kerri Hummingbird is a Medicine Woman, Mother, Mentor, #1 international bestselling author, and founder of Inner Medicine Training. Through ancient wisdom, healing, and personal transformation, she helps people break free from limiting identities and turn life challenges into gifts of wisdom. Connect with Kerri: Website: https://kerrihummingbird.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Kerri.Hummingbird.Author.Speaker.SoulGuide X: https://x.com/KerriHummingbrd Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/kerrihummingbrd/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kerrihummingbird/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCIvzw9fZaQdLy9jbiCuX2A   Skye Bellarmine, CPS, is a professional speaker, #1 international bestselling author, and inspirational thought leader who teaches people how to overcome challenges, unlock their potential, and turn setbacks into comebacks. Through her Breaking Solace trilogy and signature message, Embrace Your Uniqueness: Just S.T.A.R.T., she encourages others to persevere and create lives they love. Connect with Skye: Website: https://www.skyebellarmine.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/starskyepress Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ginny.frings TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@shiba.fam3 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/skye-bellarmine-71a13514/

  6. Sep 24

    Find Your Voice, Write Your Next Chapter

    What if the story you've been carrying, or the voice you've been holding back, is exactly what the world needs to hear?   In this episode of Empowering Women, Transforming Lives, Rebecca Hall Gruyter welcomes Paul Chiniquy and Dr. Kristine Sickels for a conversation about storytelling, finding your voice, overcoming obstacles, and having the courage to bring your ideas into the world.   Paul shares how a science-fiction idea that stayed with him for decades eventually became Lost Rocket, and how personal loss led him back to writing and a new creative chapter. Dr. Kristine explores what keeps women from speaking with greater influence in the workplace and why authentic communication has become an essential leadership skill.   Together, they remind us that whether we are writing a new story or speaking up in the rooms that matter, our voice can become a powerful catalyst for what comes next. As always, you can find Rebecca at: https://www.yourpurposedrivenpractice.com/   About the Guests     Paul Chiniquy is a self-taught screenwriter and author whose creative journey spans decades. After stepping away from writing, the passing of his wife in 2019 inspired him to return to a science-fiction story he had envisioned years earlier. With guidance on adapting his screenwriting skills to fiction, that story grew into the novel Lost Rocket.   Connect with Paul: Website: https://www.lostrocketseries.com/ Facebook: @paulchiniquy Instagram: @paulchiniquy TikTok: @paulchiniquy YouTube: @paulchiniquy     Dr. Kristine Sickels spent more than 20 years climbing the corporate ladder, ultimately serving as Senior Vice President of Marketing for a $2 billion multi-brand portfolio. Today, she is co-founder of C-Sweet and CEO and co-owner of Mic Drop, where she helps women strengthen their voices, master public speaking, and expand their professional impact.    Connect with Dr. Kristine: Website: https://drkristinespeaks.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drkristinesickels/ Substack: https://kristinesickels.substack.com/

  7. Sep 17

    Shaking on the Inside, Rising on the Outside

    What if the moments that shake you most are the very ones that reveal who you are becoming? In this episode of Empowering Women, Transforming Lives, Rebecca Hall Gruyter welcomes Sheren Bouchakian and Dr. Lynnea Brumbaugh for a powerful conversation about resilience, authentic leadership, identity, and finding purpose through life's unexpected turns. Sheren shares her journey from immigrating from Egypt as a child to building a successful career on Wall Street and in tech, becoming a working mother, and later navigating chronic illness and a profound shift in identity. Her story explores what happens when the definition of success you once knew begins to change. Dr. Lynnea brings her perspective on turning our scariest moments into what she calls "sacred success." Drawing from her upcoming book, Shaking on the Inside: Turning Our Scariest Moments into Sacred Success, she explores why true leadership begins within and how greater self-awareness can create a ripple effect across our lives, teams, and communities. Together, they remind us that we don't have to appear fearless to move forward. Even when we are shaking on the inside, we can choose to grow, lead authentically, and create success that reflects who we are becoming. As always, you can find Rebecca at: https://www.yourpurposedrivenpractice.com/ About the Guests Sheren Bouchakian Sheren Bouchakian is an immigrant, former corporate executive, wife, mother, and advocate for living with grit, grace, and authenticity. After moving from Egypt to New Jersey as a child, she went on to build a 30-year career in HR across financial services and technology, including the experience of ringing the Nasdaq bell when her company went public. Today, as she navigates recovery from chronic illness and a new season of life, Sheren is focused on family, kindness, authenticity, and using her experiences to make a meaningful difference. Connect with Sheren: Website: https://www.gritandgracegirl.com Facebook: Sheren Ghali Bouchakian Instagram: @sherengb LinkedIn: Sheren Bouchakian Dr. Lynnea Brumbaugh Dr. Lynnea Brumbaugh, Ph.D., is a globally recognized author, speaker, coach, and trusted advisor to executives. Through her ExecutiveOS programs, she helps leaders move beyond friction and burnout, deepen self-awareness, and build high-performing teams. Her work centers on the Ripple Effect and the idea that transformation within one leader can influence an entire organization. Her upcoming book, Shaking on the Inside: Turning Our Scariest Moments into Sacred Success, explores how fear and life's most challenging moments can become catalysts for deeper, more meaningful success. Connect with Dr. Lynnea: Website: https://www.theexecutiveos.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lynnea.leadership.flow Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lynnea.annette/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drlynnea/

  8. Sep 10

    July 2026 Author Virtual Summit Showcase Highlights Part 1

    Watch highlights from the July 2026 Author Virtual Summit Showcase with host Rebecca Hall Gruyter. In Part 1, featured speakers Ethan King and Dondee Sponsellers share powerful insights, experiences, and lessons from their journeys as authors and thought leaders. This episode brings together standout moments from the summit, highlighting the stories, ideas, and messages they are bringing forward through their work. Enjoy Part 1 of the July Author Virtual Summit Showcase Highlights, with more featured speakers to come in Part 2. As always, you can find Rebecca Hall Gruyter, upcoming events, resources, and more at YourPurposeDrivenPractice.com.

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In this heart felt and transformational show, Rebecca will share her insight on the subject of the day and will feature two special guests per show. Each guest is an empowering leader in their respective industry or modality who provides insights and tips on how to live an empowered life. This show is perfect for women who feel a call on their heart to step out in a bigger and more powerful way in their life and would like some encouragement and inspiration to support them on their journey!brbr Rebecca will guide each show to focus on an empowering topic. The show starts with a discussion, which provides several practical ideas and tips to apply in your everyday life. Rebecca welcomes your participation and will answer questions during each show. Empowering Women, Transforming Lives is broadcast live every Thursday at 10 AM Pacific Time on the VoiceAmerica Empowerment Channel. Replays Sundays at 1 PM Pacific Time on the VoiceAmerica Variety Channel.

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