Empowered Conversations

Precious Dee

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. 2d ago

    Rebuilding Identity After Life Changes the Plan – John Little

    John Little is the founder of The Leader in the Mirror Project, a program to help accomplished men navigate one of the hardest transitions nobody talks about: how to show up as the best version of yourself when the role that defined you starts to shift. ‎ ‎With 25 years of experience in leadership development, executive coaching, and organizational culture, John has worked with hundreds of leaders across every industry. But his work is personal—because he's lived pieces of that story himself. ‎ ‎In this episode of Empowered Conversations, we talk about: ‎‎· John's moment in the mirror that changed everything ‎· The hidden crisis facing accomplished men over 45 ‎· The seven archetypes that can become limiting ‎· What it means to be in "rebuild mode" ‎· The Grow from Trust framework ‎· How to rebuild self-trust when it's been eroded ‎· Fatherhood and emotional honesty ‎· One practical step a man can take today ‎ ‎‎The man you're becoming is already waiting for you. You just have to stop long enough to meet him. ‎ ‎‎Connect with John Little ‎🌐 Website: http://mirror.bigjohnlittle.com/ ‎💡 Free Assessment: The Leader in the Mirror Self-Check (5 minutes) ‎📖 Free Book: That One Day in the Mirror ‎📱 Social: https://www.facebook.com/johnalittle/ https://www.youtube.com/@bigjohnlittle https://www.instagram.com/bigjohnlittle/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/bigjohnlittle/ ‎ ‎About Empowered Conversations ‎I'm Precious Dee. Real people. Real struggles. Real strength. ‎ ‎🔔 Follow and rate the show ‎

  2. 2d ago

    Campfire Tales From Uncle Rob- Robert Bowers

    Robert Bowers is a storyteller, outdoorsman, and self-published author whose work is inspired by a lifetime of real-world experiences—many of them gathered while fishing and hunting, working outdoors, and spending time in places where things don't always have a clear explanation. ‎ ‎He loves all things cryptid—Bigfoot, UFOs, ghosts—and has had many unexplained things happen to him while hunting and fishing. His books include the Campfire Tales From Uncle Rob series, Red Eyes at Black Mesa, and the cryptid horror novel Have Dog Will Travel. ‎ ‎In this episode of Empowered Conversations, we talk about: ‎‎· Rob's journey from ODOT to author ‎· Real-life moments that became stories ‎· Unexplained experiences while hunting and fishing ‎· Why people are fascinated by cryptids ‎· The difference between writing true stories and fiction ‎· Starting a creative life after retirement ‎· What it's like to step into writing later in life ‎· Practical advice for aspiring storytellers ‎· One truth for anyone with a story to tell ‎ ‎Pay attention, stay curious, and you'll never run out of stories to tell. ‎ ‎‎Connect with Robert Bowers ‎📚 Books: Available on Amazon ‎📖 Series: Campfire Tales From Uncle Rob (Volumes 1-4) ‎📖 Fiction: Red Eyes at Black Mesa, Have Dog Will Travel ‎socials: https://www.facebook.com/robert.bowers.14 https://www.instagram.com/rob63bowers/ ‎‎ ‎About Empowered Conversations ‎I'm Precious Dee. Real people. Real struggles. Real strength. ‎ ‎🔔 Follow and rate the show

  3. 2d ago

    Making Mental Health Accessible: The Virtual Connect Counselling – Stephanie McAlister ‎

    Stephanie McAlister is the owner of Virtual Connect Counselling Clinic, a Canada-wide virtual counselling practice. She's a counsellor, researcher, and female entrepreneur with a passion for making mental health support more accessible to Canadians. Her background spans addictions research and clinical counselling, giving her a unique perspective that combines evidence-based knowledge with real-world therapeutic experience. ‎ ‎In this episode of Empowered Conversations, we talk about: ‎‎· Stephanie's journey from research to private practice ‎· Why accessing counselling is about more than availability—it's about guidance and connection ‎· The benefits and limitations of virtual counselling ‎· How EMDR therapy works for trauma ‎· The relationship between trauma and addiction ‎· Different approaches to navigating substance use concerns ‎· What it's like to build a female-run business in mental health ‎· How to find the right therapist for you ‎· One thing you can do today to start taking your mental health seriously ‎ ‎‎You don't have to navigate it alone. The right support is out there. ‎ ‎‎Connect with Stephanie McAlister ‎website: https://virtualconnect.ca/ Socials: https://www.tiktok.com/@virtual..connect https://www.linkedin.com/company/virtual%E2%80%94connect/ https://www.instagram.com/virtual_connect_counselling/ https://www.youtube.com/@VirtualConnectCounselling https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100095362563055 ‎About Empowered Conversations ‎‎I'm Precious Dee. Real people. Real struggles. Real strength. ‎ ‎🔔 Follow and rate the show

  4. 5d ago

    StoryQuest: Helping Children Find Their Voice Through Storytelling- Kate Markland

    ‎Kate Markland is the founder of StoryQuest™, a global movement that helps children find their voice through storytelling. Her methodology has been reviewed through research across 318 children's own words, presented to the British Psychological Society, considered by UNICEF, and covered by BBC News and education publications across three continents. ‎ ‎In this episode of Empowered Conversations, we talk about: ‎‎· Kate's journey from one hour of FaceTime to a global movement ‎· Why the blank page is not a literacy problem—it's a voice problem ‎· What happens to a child's thinking when we correct them too early ‎· Why boys often open up more through imagination than conversation ‎· What shows up in a child's story that systems are currently missing ‎· The "verbal handshake"—what happens when a child is truly heard ‎· What a mother seal can teach us about parenting and advocacy ‎· What happens when institutions accept evidence but choose not to act ‎· The story you tell yourself—and how to change it ‎· One truth for anyone who wants to hear a child's voice ‎ ‎The blank page is never a literacy problem. It's a voice problem. And every child has a voice worth hearing. ‎ ‎‎Connect with Kate Markland ‎🌐 Website: storyquestglobal.com ‎📚 Books: Two Amazon #1 Bestsellers (Gabriel's Stories) Resources: Golden Question Card, Coral Cove, StoryQuest for Schools ‎ ‎‎About Empowered Conversations ‎‎I'm Precious Dee. Real people. Real struggles. Real strength. ‎‎🔔 Follow and rate the show ‎

  5. 6d ago

    What a Divorce Attorney Notices at Your Wedding That You Don't – Diana Romanov

    She's one of San Francisco's top divorce attorneys, a Certified Family Law Specialist, and the creator of a YouTube channel with more than 335,000 subscribers. She was born a teenage runaway from Ukraine, speaks three languages, and practices law in two countries. ‎ ‎Diana Romanov knows more about marriage—and divorce—than almost anyone. Her new book, Good Together, offers 64 questions every couple should answer before saying "I do." ‎ ‎In this episode of Empowered Conversations, we talk about: ‎‎· Diana's journey from teenage runaway to top divorce attorney ‎· What her parents' five marriages taught her about love ‎· The one question almost no engaged couple thinks to ask ‎· How to bring up a prenup without making your partner feel attacked ‎· The marriage red flags almost everyone misses ‎· Warning signs of financial abuse in marriage ‎· How people hide money in divorce—and how it's found ‎· What to do before filing for divorce to protect yourself ‎· How social media is changing divorce ‎· What a healthy marriage actually looks like ‎ ‎Choose love with your eyes wide open. ‎ ‎‎Connect with Diana Romanov ‎‎🌐 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Diana-Romanov ‎📖 Book: Divorce Like a Boss (available now) ‎📖 New Book: Good Together (pre-order available) ‎📱 Social: @dianaromanov ‎ ‎About Empowered Conversations ‎‎I'm Precious Dee. Real people. Real struggles. Real strength. ‎ ‎🔔 Follow and rate the show ‎

  6. 6d ago

    Championing Disability Advocacy

    Diagnosed with Juvenile Arthritis at just 7 years old, Jenna Udenberg has faced life's challenges with incredible resilience and determination. She has used a manual wheelchair since the age of 8, and she's dedicated her life to creating more inclusive and accessible spaces for everyone. ‎ ‎Jenna is a 2020 Bush Fellow, an author, an accessibility educator, and the founder of the nonprofit Above & Beyond With U. Her book, Within My Spokes, shares heartfelt stories of perseverance, healing, and the relationships that shaped her journey. ‎ ‎In this episode of Empowered Conversations, we talk about: ‎‎· Jenna's journey from diagnosis to advocacy ‎· What it was like to write her memoir ‎· Why "disability is not a bad word" ‎· Why accessibility is about more than checking a box ‎· The importance of going above and beyond the ADA code ‎· What inclusion actually looks like in practice ‎· Common misconceptions about disability ‎‎· How music education shaped her advocacy ‎· One truth for anyone who's faced a challenge ‎ ‎Disability is not a bad word. And inclusion benefits everyone. ‎ ‎Connect with Jenna Udenberg ‎‎🌐 Website: aboveandbeyondwithu.org ‎📖 Book: Within My Spokes ‎📱 Social: @jennaudenberg ‎💡 Nonprofit: Above & Beyond With U ‎ ‎‎About Empowered Conversations ‎‎I'm Precious Dee. Real people. Real struggles. Real strength. ‎ ‎🔔 Follow and rate the show ‎

  7. 6d ago

    Why People Are Choosing Emotional Safety Over Real Intimacy

    We're more connected than ever—and yet, real intimacy feels harder to find. Why do we become emotionally attached so quickly? Why do we stay in relationships that don't fully meet us? And how is technology reshaping the way we experience connection? ‎ ‎Catherine Crestani is the author of My Virtual Obsession, a psychological novel exploring how loneliness and modern connection are reshaping relationships. She unpacks why we become emotionally attached so quickly—and what that means for real intimacy in today's world. ‎ ‎In this episode of Empowered Conversations, we talk about: ‎‎· Why people are becoming more emotionally attached but less connected ‎· The difference between real connection and something that just feels like it ‎· Why we get attached so quickly ‎· The rise of "almost relationships" and why they're so addictive ‎· Why we stay in relationships that don't fully meet us ‎· How loneliness affects our relationship choices ‎· How we confuse emotional intensity with real intimacy ‎· How technology is changing connection ‎· Are we moving toward artificial connection replacing real relationships? ‎· One truth for anyone questioning their relationship patterns ‎ ‎Not everything that feels like connection actually is. Real connection takes time, vulnerability, and honesty. ‎ ‎‎Connect with Catherine Crestani ‎‎🌐 Website: willowhealing.org ‎📖 Book: My Virtual Obsession ‎🎙️ Podcast: Willow Healing Matters Podcast ‎📝 Contributor: Executive Contributor for Brainz Magazine ‎ ‎‎About Empowered Conversations ‎‎I'm Precious Dee. Real people. Real struggles. Real strength. ‎ ‎🔔 Follow and rate the show ‎

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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.