Be uplifted and inspired by personal stories of empowerment. Each week brings new stories of courage, support, and overcoming challenges.
How do you become empowered? Discover new personal choices from inspiring and practical guides. How can their personal stories inspire you?
Melissa interviews guests from around the world uncovering their journey to empowerment. What did they overcome? How did they find the courage, determination, the stamina? How do they now empower others?
Melissa’s guests come from the world of entertainment, business, government, health and the wider world; wherever individuals need, teach, and inspire empowerment.
Listen to the shows below anytime to receive information, inspiration, and an ability and desire to make changes in your life and the lives of others.
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Previous Shows:
Women
- Feminine Leadership with Eliana Gilad
- Successful Professional Pitches with Joie Gharrity
- Women in Film – Cathryn Michon & Muffin Top the Movie
- Light Up a Room – Authentically: Catherine Johns
- HerStory – Barbara Joan Zeitz records women’s history
- The Reluctant Leader – From Stuck to Unstoppable
- Supporting Women Business Owners
- From the Ashes – Rebuilding You with Regina Essel
- No Time for Tears: Moving forward from the pain of abuse
- Financial Self-Care with Rebecca Bloomfield
- Over 40 But Not Dead Yet – A film by and about women
- A Purpose to Empower – Sheila Flaherty author of East of Mecca
- Vulnerability and Empowerment – Delicious Dames founder Revecka Jallad
- Make the Most of Who You Are – Babes with Blades Theatre Company
- Ordinary Women Doing Extraordinary Things – documentary filmmakers Sarah Moshman and Dana Michelle Cook on The Empowerment Show
Society
- A Shocking New Take on Disabilities – Jane Hash
- What To Do When You Don’t Fit In – Lifeworks Psychotherapy
- Neil Findlay is Making the World a Better Place – Learn How You Can Too
- Individual and Collective Responsibility for Inclusion – Elizabeth Williams-Riley, American Conference on Diversity
- Feminine Leadership with Eliana Gilad
- Making Changes in our Society Kirk Lee Rhoads
- Overcoming Challenges with a Fighting Spirit – Paul Delger
- The Power of Education for Environmental Projects with Nancy Pearlman
- I Will Not Refuse – Gail Mooney & Erin Kelly producers of Opening Our Eyes
Business / Career
- Successful Professional Pitches with Joie Gharrity
- Environmental Responsibility and Social Enterprise with Camilo Ferro
- Overcoming Fear in Your Personal and Professional Life with Dale Spencer
- Being a Subtle Shark in Your Career – Ayesha R. Patterson
- Leading an Inspired Life – Susyn Reeve
- Empowering Those with Disabilities – Debra Ruh
- Light Up a Room – Authentically: Catherine Johns
- Between Doors – Uncovering What’s Next in a Mid-Life Career Crisis
- Supporting Women Business Owners
- From the Ashes – Rebuilding You with Regina Essel
- Personal Branding for your career or business with Joie Gharrity
- Who the Hell Am I to Start a Business? Tara Truax
- Building Communities – Arlington Heights Mayor
- A New Way of Doing Business – Tropical Smoothie Cafe and Camp Sunshine
Health
- Treating Your Body Right – Robin Westen on The Empowerment Show
- Thriving Through Transition – Sue Bock
- Medical Issues Lead to a Writing Career – Devon Volkel
- Empowering You to Empower Yourself – Melissa Heisler
- Mind-Body Medicine with Dr. Archana Lal-Tabak
- Healthcare System Loop of Self-Destruction Anatoliy Pak
- Healing Vertigo and Vestibular Disorders with Dr. Michele Kehrer
- First There Was Sound – Healing through Ancient Music with Eliana Gilad
- Hardwiring Happiness with Dr. Rick Hanson
- Wellness versus Illness – Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine Day
- Importance of Sustainable Food with Kimberly Burnham
- Your Body Can Heal Itself with Dr. Midge Dempster
- Empowering Your Mind-Body Health through Yoga with Chrysa Beck
- Vulnerability and Empowerment – Delicious Dames founder Revecka Jallad
- Take Back Your Health – Danielle Girdano president of D’Fine Sculpting and Nutrition
Spirituality
- Following Your Dreams with Melissa Pettignano
- The Energy of Emotion – Donna Scott-Nusrala
- Messages from a Near Death Experience with Neva Balduff
- Medical Issues Lead to a Writing Career – Devon Volkel
- Reality Versus Illusion – Paranormal Magician Joe Diamond
- First There Was Sound – Healing through Ancient Music with Eliana Gilad
- Hardwiring Happiness with Dr. Rick Hanson
- Personal Branding for your career or business with Joie Gharrity
- A Catalyst for Change – John Bader author of The Responsive Universe
Surviving Abuse
- Moving Beyond Childhood Abuse – Robin Marvel
- Surviving Domestic Abuse – Tom North
- What We Can Do to Prevent and Heal from Child Abuse with Ginger Kadlec
- The Reluctant Leader – From Stuck to Unstoppable
- No Time for Tears: Moving forward from the pain of abuse
- A Catalyst for Change – John Bader author of The Responsive Universe
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