BECOME Empowered

Sabine Kvenberg
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The podcast BECOME Empowered features interviews with successful individuals from various industries, delving into their personal and professional journeys and the strategies they've used to achieve their goals. The podcast aims to inspire listeners to take steps towards reaching their own aspirations and becoming the best version of themselves.

  1. From the Ghetto to the Globe: How One Man's Courage Changed Everything

    MAY 14

    From the Ghetto to the Globe: How One Man's Courage Changed Everything

    He grew up in East New York, surrounded by violence, and believed he wouldn't live to see 25. Today he's sailed every inhabited continent, coached leaders around the world, and built a media company helping others find their own way. This is Josh Valentine — and this episode will stay with you. Connect with Josh: https://javalentin.com/ https://www.youtube.com/@UCK-1WRXSdXRTnZKqUAzAP2g  Connect with Sabine: https://sabinekvenberg.com/resources Follow her on: IG: https://www.instagram.com/sabinekvenberg/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sabine-kvenberg/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sabine.kvenberg.2025/  Timestamped Show Notes 00:00 Introduction — meet Josh Valentine 00:42 Three words that define him: courageous, resourceful, in service 02:26 Growing up in East New York — violence, survival, and the fear of not reaching 25 04:33 Travel as transformation and open-mindedness 05:40 "Turn your mess into a message" — and why the past doesn't dictate the future 07:22 The pivotal moment at Ground Zero — the decision that changed everything 10:27 The barbed wire metaphor: climbing from darkness into possibility 13:19 Arriving at college with everything he owned in two bags 14:32 How resourcefulness paid for college — running a barber shop from his dorm 16:25 Resources vs. resourcefulness — Tony Robbins, priorities, and paying forward 18:14 The Journey Podcast and Dream Nation Media — filming on farms, gyms, and golf courses 20:46 Sabine's journey — and GUMPTION coming in 3 months 22:10 Josh's coaching programs — holistic life, work-life harmony, certified coaches 24:35 AI as a human amplifier — the visibility triangle and standing out in the noise 29:10 Final message: your story is your greatest asset — and take care of the planet

    35 min
  2. The Hidden Cost of Success (And How to Reclaim Your Life)

    APR 30

    The Hidden Cost of Success (And How to Reclaim Your Life)

    In this powerful episode, Sabine Kvenberg sits down with Dr. Angela Mulrooney to explore the hidden realities behind success, burnout, and rediscovering purpose. Dr. Mulrooney shares her journey from building a thriving dental career to experiencing deep burnout—and how that pivotal moment became the catalyst for transformation. Together, they unpack the pressure of high performance, the identity traps many professionals fall into, and what it really takes to realign your life and business with your true self. This conversation is a must-listen for entrepreneurs, leaders, and high achievers who are ready to move beyond survival mode and step into a more authentic, fulfilling version of success. You’ll learn: The real root cause of burnout (it’s not what you think)How to recognize when you’re out of alignmentWhy success without fulfillment leads to breakdownPractical insights to reclaim your energy, purpose, and direction

    25 min

  3. APR 23

    GUMPTION: The Courage to Rise When It Matters Most

    Feeling stuck, uncertain, or afraid to make your next move? This episode is your permission slip to rise. Discover what gumption really means — and why it’s the missing link between where you are and where you want to be. Learn how to tell the difference between fear that protects you and fear that’s holding you back, why failing forward is a success strategy, and how to stay focused on your boldest goals. Plus, get an exclusive sneak peek into Sabine’s upcoming memoir GUMPTION. It’s time to trust yourself, take the leap, and step into your next level. 📖 Pre-order GUMPTION (releasing August 2026) and receive a FREE Advanced Reader’s Copy. 👉 Email sabine@sabinekvenberg.com with your receipt to claim yours.

    19 min
  4. FLIP YOUR FEAR / The Method That Changes Everything

    APR 10

    FLIP YOUR FEAR / The Method That Changes Everything

    What if the very thing holding you back is the exact fuel you need to move forward? In this episode, I share my Fear Flip method — a simple but powerful shift that transforms paralysis into presence and fear into fire. https://go.sabinekvenberg.com/aichallenge connect with Sabine: TalktoSabine.com

    29 min
  5. From Bank CEO to Wholeness: Katherine Dutdschak - A Love Letter to Humanity

    APR 2

    From Bank CEO to Wholeness: Katherine Dutdschak - A Love Letter to Humanity

    What does it cost to perform a version of yourself for 45 years? Katherine Dudtscak knows that cost intimately. A former bank CEO who led teams of 25,000 across 19 countries in the Caribbean, Catherine lived at the pinnacle of the corporate world — and in the depths of a secret she couldn't name. When burnout arrived and her mother died in the same season, Catherine finally broke. And in breaking open, she found something extraordinary: herself. Today — her book's official pub date — Catherine joins Sabine on Become Empowered to share the full arc: from a humble farm outside Toronto, to the C-suite, to publicly affirming her gender in front of 80,000 colleagues, to walking the birth villages of her war-refugee parents through Europe, to writing what she calls "a love letter to humanity." Connect with Katherine: https://sincerelyinc.com/ In this episode, you'll discover: • What Catherine calls the "coherence model" — and why most of us live out of alignment with our own essence • How she survived her darkest moment (and what true empathy actually looks like) • Why she believes we're living through four simultaneous existential crises — and what we can do • The surprising thing that happens when you stop performing and start living from your soul Katherine's memoir, Sincerely Katherine, is available now wherever books are sold. Ready to step into your own spotlight? Visit talktosabine.com to connect with Sabine or explore the Confident Speaker Accelerator. https://www.sabinekvenberg.com/resources

    41 min
  6. Future-Proof You: Why Human Storytelling Still Wins in the Age of AI

    MAR 26

    Future-Proof You: Why Human Storytelling Still Wins in the Age of AI

    AI is moving fast, but your voice, your story, and your human presence are still what make you unforgettable.  AI is changing the world at lightning speed, and for many people that feels exciting, overwhelming, and uncertain all at once. In this episode, I share why I believe this moment is not a time to hide, but a time to prepare, adapt, and rise. I talk about the rapid evolution of AI, why entrepreneurs, coaches, authors, podcasters, and creators must start building their brand now, and why human storytelling will always matter in a world that becomes more automated. I also share one of my most personal lessons, what I call my “$35,000 Harvard experience,” and why chasing the wrong opportunity, even when it looks smart on paper, can pull you away from your true path. In this episode, we explore: why AI should be embraced, not feared why your uniqueness can never be replaced how storytelling sets you apart in a crowded marketplace why visibility and brand clarity matter more than ever the “fog” metaphor and what it means for entrepreneurs today how to know whether an investment is aligned or simply attractive why learning, growth, and contribution still matter deeply in a changing world If this episode spoke to you, share it with a friend, subscribe to the podcast, and send me a message. And if you are ready to clarify your message, strengthen your visibility, and create the assets that set you apart, reach out to me and let’s talk. https://www.sabinekvenberg.com/signature-studio-day https://www.sabinekvenberg.com/resources

    30 min
  7. It's Never Too Late: Reinvention, Gumption & Kick-Ass Living After 50

    MAR 20

    It's Never Too Late: Reinvention, Gumption & Kick-Ass Living After 50

    What does it mean to truly live — not just exist — after 50? In this episode of Saturday Live, I'm joined by Terry Lohrbeer, host of the Kick-Ass Boomers podcast, who has spent five years interviewing boomers doing extraordinary things in their 70s, 80s, and beyond. Terry and I met at Podfest Expo in Orlando this January — one of those unexpected, instant connections that reminds you exactly why in-person events matter. She was also one of the first advanced readers of my memoir GUMPTION — and her reaction to the book sparked the most honest, energizing conversation about fear, reinvention, and what it actually means to go for it at any age. ✔️ Why Terry flew to Germany at age 19 — alone — and came back with a husband ✔️ The moment she jumped off a Las Vegas hotel building at age 66 (yes, really) ✔️ Why the first step is always the scariest — and what happens after you take it ✔️ How listening to your intuition changes everything ✔️ Why staying social and laughing more might be the ultimate longevity strategy ✔️ What GUMPTION stirred up in Terry — and why she read it in just two days ✔️ The one question people on their deathbeds never ask (and what they wish they'd done instead) If you've been waiting for permission to start over, try something new, or simply go for it — this is your episode.

    35 min
  8. From Tape Time to FaceTime: Love, Growth, and the Courage to Become

    MAR 12

    From Tape Time to FaceTime: Love, Growth, and the Courage to Become

    What happens when a love story begins before FaceTime, before cheap international calls, and before staying connected was easy? In this heartfelt conversation, I sit down with my husband Michael, who played an important role in my memoir, Gumption: Sacred Whispers, Bold Moves, and the Courage to Become. We reflect on our 35-year marriage, our long-distance love story between Germany and the United States, the lessons life’s highs and lows have taught us, and why human connection matters more than ever in a world shaped by screens, social media, and AI. This is a conversation about love, resilience, purpose, and the power of staying flexible through life’s many seasons. If you want to become a supporter and an advanced reader, you can pre-order the book at your preferred bookstore. If you are in the US you can pre- order the book at Barnes & Nobles. https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/gumption-sabine-kvenberg/1148750776?ean=9781636989150 Email the receipt to Sabine@SabineKvenberg.com receive the link to my advanced virtual copy.

    25 min
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The podcast BECOME Empowered features interviews with successful individuals from various industries, delving into their personal and professional journeys and the strategies they've used to achieve their goals. The podcast aims to inspire listeners to take steps towards reaching their own aspirations and becoming the best version of themselves.

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  • Creator
    Sabine Kvenberg
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2026
  • Episodes
    182
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © 2026 Sabine Kvenberg
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