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Empowerhood is turning One!! Get to know Host and creator Megan Vandevanter as Chelsea Kline (episode 4) takes over the interview. Megan shares why she started Empowerhood, who she really is as she turns 40 (today!!), and what is going on in her life right now. From colossal mistakes, unexpected circumstances, and on and off depression, Megan shares how she imperfectly takes her obstacles to go out into the world and shine her light in Jesus name. This episode is full of super vulnerable and raw truth moments you do not want to miss!! If you have questions for Megan you can drop a comment below. Follow along with her on IG as she builds her dream business using her God given talents, supporting women all over upstate New York.
Empowerhood will take a short break for the summer, and will restart filming at the end of August. If you would like to be a guest, please reach out to Megan, via the inquiry form on her website.
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Face your fears and step into your power with Jessica Joines. We all have fears, doubts and anxieties. How do we feel them and ultimately find freedom? Jessica brings us through her personal story of fear and how she found her own power and a calling she never expected to find. You can find Jessica on her website or on her social media which is packed full of free resources! Listen to the full episode today!
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In episode 51 my dear friend Annie joins us to tell her story of getting married and pregnant at the young age of 19 that completely changed the trajectory of her life. Becoming a mom was the best thing to ever happen to her, and it also brought the hardest part, an abusive relationship. Annie tells us how she found her way out the relationship and also back to her true self, finding what makes her happy. Annie is now living her dream as a signed singer and songwriter with a major label, writing songs about her experiences to help other women going through the same things. You can find Annie on Instagram or youtube advocating for women all over the world to take the step towards freedom even if it’s hard.
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Michelle Buonfiglio joins us in episode 46 to share her compelling story of getting sober and gaining control and true clarity of her life. If you think not drinking is boring you should meet Michelle! She does not let her recovery hold her back from anything. She is FUN(seriously)! Listen in as we hear her journey from rock bottom, talk moderation, and tips on how to deal with certain situations we might get into. Michelle now uses her experience as a sobriety coach helping other women find their balance with alcohol and find fun in social events without the hangover. You can find Michelle on Instagram and on her brand new website!
Thanks for listening in! This Episode is brought to you by MEV Beauty & Health.. Learn more about Megan, and follow along with the fun on Instagram.
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Amanda Bryan joins us in episode 49 to share her motherhood story of having her first daughter and having the instinct to wait 5 years before having another child. Now with 3 children Amanda talks about looking back knowing that age gap was exactly what she needed in the season of life and how going with your own flow is always going to benefit you versus following societies standards. Doing what works best for you, whatever that might be, is the way to go. There is no right or wrong way to grow a family! Your way is the only way you should go. Thank you Amanda for sharing! You can find Amanda on IG living life in a graceful flow with her 3 children and husband.
Thanks for listening in! This Episode is brought to you by Flourish Health & Beauty.. Learn more about Megan, follow along on Instagram or get free inspiration, and resources every Monday morning with Flourish Weekly. Pay it forward and please take 60 seconds of your time and leave us an Apple review!!
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Kara Conway Love joins us in episode 48 to talk with us from the perspective of having grown children. Kara was a busy partner in her family's law firm when her kids were little. The demand was sometimes too much and she felt she made huge mistakes that have stayed with her since then. Fast forward to her children now grown, out of the house and thriving, Kara speaks on how her kids are incredible, and she now realizes she was always doing the best she could as a mom. This topic is SO relatable as we all navigate balancing life’s demands while raising a family. Kara’s story is so inspiring as she now took her passion for law and created the business of her dreams by combining business, legal and social media strategy into one. Check out her brand new book “Leverage your influence”!! You can find Kara on her website, social media, or enjoying her time with her Grandbabies in this new season of life. Thank you Kara for sharing your wisdom.
Thanks for listening in! This Episode is brought to you by Flourish Health & Beauty.. Learn more about Megan, follow along on Instagram or get free inspiration, and resources every Monday morning with Flourish Weekly. Pay it forward and please take 60 seconds of your time and leave us an Apple review!!
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Abbie Anderson joins us in episode 47 to talk about all three of her pregnancies and deliveries. From the unexpected circumstances, to the easiest and hardest transitions of a growing family. Abbie’s insight from having one child to three is so relatable, as we get into many humorous come to Jesus moments through some of life’s mama situations. Her story is raw motherhood at its best! Expect the unexpected and give yourself grace. Listen to the full episode!
Thanks for listening in! This Episode is brought to you by Flourish Health & Beauty.. Learn more about Megan, follow along on Instagram or get free inspiration, and resources every Monday morning with Flourish Weekly. Pay it forward and please take 60 seconds of your time and leave us an Apple review!!
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Britt Deitz is back with us for episode 46 to tell us all about the joys, challenges, and changes motherhood has brought into her life with her 8-month old son Westin. In episode 11 Britt chatted with us about her infertility struggle and how she ended up getting pregnant naturally. Of course we had to have her back and hear about her life as mom, and her huge achievement award as the Capital Region's Best Personal Trainer in 2024. Pssst!! Britt also shares a very exciting secret towards the end of the episode!! Britt, we are so happy and excited for you! Check out all of Britt’s goodness and her super sweet baby on her IG or on her brand new website. Enjoy this fun episode.
Thanks for listening in! This Episode is brought to you by Flourish Health & Beauty.. Learn more about Megan, follow along on Instagram or get free inspiration, and resources every Monday morning with Flourish Weekly. Pay it forward and please take 60 seconds of your time and leave us an Apple review!!
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Anna Glasser joins us for episode 45. Anna is a New York Born mom of 3 boys, exploring the world with her family of 5. She tells her story of how it all started by going to Europe at the young age of 14, she knew she would someday live there. Now married to her Danish husband, they have lived in New York, London, and now Copenhagen. Traveling and exploring different places with her family has always been a huge part of who she is. Anna tells us about life abroad, the huge changes from American life growing up, and the adventures she still dreams of, even with 3 children. Anna’s newest Adventure was becoming a certified Yoga Instructor. Her first yoga retreat will be held May 10-12 in the South of France. Feel inspired to travel and follow your adventurous heart? Reach out to Anna and join here retreat here. You can find Anna on IG @annaglasseryoga
Thanks for listening in! This Episode is brought to you by Flourish Health & Beauty.. Learn more about Megan, follow along on Instagram or get free inspiration, and resources every Monday morning with Flourish Weekly. Pay it forward and please take 60 seconds of your time and leave us an Apple review!!
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Kayla Radliff from Fitfilled LLC joins us this week to talk about all things nutrition. Did you know 91% of women in America are unhappy with their body? Kayla and I tackle 3 important topics in this episode to gain knowledge on why you might not be able to lose that stubborn weight, binge eating, addictive foods, insulin resistance and much more! First of all you are not alone, and second it’s not your fault or you will powers fault. Take Susan Pierce Thompson’s susceptibility Quiz to understand your brain with addictive food substances. Kayla breaks it down with easy to understand analogies for us to go out and apply these tools to our lives now. Fitfilled is also offering a limited time discount of $100 off any of their programs just for listening in!! Use code “fitnutrition” until it expires April 29th. If you need nutrition help, and want a sustainable approach, Kayla and Vic are here for you. You can find Fitfilled on their website, Facebook, or Instagram.
Thanks for listening in! This Episode is brought to you by Flourish Whole Beauty for healthy hair and body. Learn more about Megan, follow along on Instagram or get free inspiration, and resources every Monday morning with Flourish Weekly. Pay it forward and please take 60 seconds of your time and leave us an Apple review!!
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Personal trainer, owner of Her strength Studio, and mama to 4 boys(almost 5), Nora Matthew is back!! If you haven’t listened to episode 1 with Nora, I highly recommend it! This week Nora and I talk all about body image when pregnant, postpartum and beyond. Nora is pregnant with her 5th child, and this pregnancy threw her for a loop. Find out how she has coped with not being able to eat or move the way she is used to and solutions to help all of us find the way to loving our bodies right where we are at. Listen to the full episode! You can find Nora and follow along on her website or on Instragram.
Thanks for listening in! This Episode is brought to you by Flourish Whole Beauty for healthy hair and body. Learn more about Megan, follow along on Instagram or get free inspiration, and resources every Monday morning with Flourish Weekly. Pay it forward and please take 60 seconds of your time and leave us an Apple review!! By doing so you not only spread the word about the podcast but also send encouragement and resources to women all over the world. Support us, support others! -
Tiffany Dawn Author and key speaker joins us to talk about her journey from an abusive relationship,an eating disorder, and how she found her partner and now husband James. The path to motherhood was one she did not predict, but all of those steps, those hardships, led her to writing her four books, speaking all over the country to women that have suffered through traumatic relationships and disordered eating as well, to her beautiful family. Listen in as we talk through healing trauma, what to look for when finding a partner and how to continually date your significant other as a busy parent. Whether you are single and dating or have been married for decades this episode tackles so many important things to strengthen who we are as women and our relationships. Check out Tiffany’s books “Before the ring” and “The dating couples devotional”. Get to know Tifanny better on her youtube channel, podcast, or on Instagram where she always delivers a refreshingly honest approach to life and motherhood.
Thanks for listening in! This Episode is brought to you by Flourish Whole Beauty for healthy hair and body. Learn more about Megan, follow along on Instagram or get free inspiration, and resources every Monday morning with Flourish Weekly. Pay it forward and please take 60 seconds of your time and leave us an Apple review!! By doing so you not only spread the word about the podcast but also send encouragement and resources to women all over the world. Support us, support others!
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Skylar Williams joins us to chat about having her first baby and forcing herself to find the joy in motherhood. She now advocates for mamas all over the US, in finding the time to find our purpose beyond being a mom. Skylar created an organization planner to kick start the action we need to take towards clarity and happiness. Getting unstuck from the comparison and social media spiral to focusing on what we really want. 99% of us all dreamed of being mother’s right? Remembering that among the chaos and business is the key to success, and taking the time to nurture our personal goals and passions. Mistakes are a given. Giving ourselves grace is our mantra. Join us in this uplifting episode of navigation to break out of the cultural norm and do exactly what we want to do. You can find Skylar on her website skylarwilliamsco.com or check her and her cutie family on Instagram.
Thanks for listening in! This Episode is brought to you by Flourish Whole Beauty for healthy hair and body. Learn more about Megan, follow along on Instagram or get free inspiration, and resources every Monday morning with Flourish Weekly. Pay it forward and please take 60 seconds of your time and leave us an Apple review!! By doing so you not only spread the word about the podcast but also send encouragement and resources to women all over the world. Support us, support others!
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Erin Fortin joins us in episode 40 from Erin Fortin Photography in Saratoga. Erin is a PHD Chemist turned brand photographer, mama, wife, and so much more. She talks about taking huge leaps of faith for herself and her family. Leaving her cushy cubicle job and the West coast to be creative and help small businesses be authentically seen. Creating not only the business of her dreams but the outdoor lifestyle that she knew she needed the day she pushed her laptop away and left the corporate industry. Listen in as Erin describes what brought her here today and her future goals of opening a studio right here in Saratoga. Hint.. this might have just come true!! Erin is an inspiration and such a go-getter! My favorite quote is “you can always make more money but you can’t make more time”. You can find Erin on her website or on Instagram.
Thanks for listening in! This Episode is brought to you by Flourish Whole Beauty for healthy hair and body. Learn more about Megan, follow along on Instagram or get free inspiration, and resources every Monday morning with Flourish Weekly. Pay it forward and please take 60 seconds of your time and leave us an Apple review!! By doing so you not only spread the word about the podcast but also send encouragement and resources to women all over the world. Support us, support others!
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Grace and I dive into finding our character strengths and superpowers as individuals and moms. FYI we all have them sometimes we just aren’t willing to admit it. Can you accept a compliment without brushing it off as no big deal? Are you ok talking about something you are really good at? I put Grace and myself on the spot in this episode as we tell you our strengths and differentiate between owning them vs. bragging. This episode is PACKED with empowering knowledge to help you focus on your strengths instead of trying to fix your weaknesses. Take the VIA Strengths Survey(free) to first find out what your unique strengths are and tune in all the way to the end to hear a powerful passage from The Return to Love.
Thanks for listening in! This Episode is brought to you by Flourish Whole Beauty for healthy hair and body. Learn more about Megan and Grace, follow along on Instagram or get free inspiration, and resources every Monday morning with Flourish Weekly. Pay it forward and please take 60 seconds of your time and leave us an Apple review!! By doing so you not only spread the word about the podcast but also send encouragement and resources to women all over the world. Support us, support others!
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Brittany Burnham from PWR 518 and Mom Boss Maximizer joins us this week to talk about her incredible journey from surviving on food stamps as a single mom, and teaching fitness in her moms backyard, to owning PWR and becoming a business and empowerment Coach. Britt’s energy is just incredible as we dive into personal growth, and finding ourselves authentically within motherhood and business. Routine, habits and being completely present. How does she do that and balance a family of 6, two businesses and a podcast? She doesn’t. Let’s delegate, shift perspectives and get rid of the busy burnout!! Brittany’s story is so inspirational and will encourage you today. You can find Brittany on Linkedin or follow along on Instagram.
Thanks for listening in! This Episode is brought to you by Flourish Health & Beauty for healthy hair and body. Right now they are offering 20% off ALL services, claim your deal here. Learn more about Megan, follow along on Instagram or get free inspiration, and resources every Monday morning with Flourish Weekly. Pay it forward and please take 60 seconds of your time and leave us an Apple review!! By doing so you not only spread the word about the podcast but also send encouragement and resources to women all over the world. Support us, support others!
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Kate Chatigny from Chat Speech Language Pathology joins us this week to talk about what brought her to become a specialist in tongue ties and Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy for children. This episode is packed with great information on what to look for when your child is young to catch these issues early. Mouth breathing, tongue, cheek and lip ties, speech issues, picky eating and much more. Kate explains why it is vital that we pay attention and address some of these things labeled “normal”, or as simple as breathing correctly. Personally, having a daughter that is a mouth breather I ask a lot of questions!! Tune in for the whole episode! You can find Kate on her website or on social media at chatspeech_myo.
Thanks for listening in! This Episode is brought to you by Flourish Health & Beauty for healthy hair and body. Right now they are offering 20% off ALL services, claim your deal here. Learn more about Megan, follow along on Instagram or get free inspiration, and resources every Monday morning with Flourish Weekly. Pay it forward and please take 60 seconds of your time and leave us an Apple review!! By doing so you not only spread the word about the podcast but also send encouragement and resources to women all over the world. Support us, support others!
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I was blessed to hear Linda & her daughter Jennifer speak at my church, and I knew I had to help share their story. Linda’s family were victims of a horrible drunk driving accident that left her and her husband badly injured and their daughter Jen with a traumatic brain injury. Linda leads us through their story of how hard this was as a mom, and how God took a tragedy and turned it into hope for her family. From having to break down her day into tiny little dots in order to make it through, to forgiving the man that hit their car that night. This is such a special episode. You can find Linda and her family at Hope Out Loud Ministries, the business and outreach they started after their accident. Prepare yourself for goosebumps and hopefulness you could not even imagine as you listen to this incredible story. Please check out their youtube page so you can meet Jennifer and truly feel her authentic joy despite everything she has gone through.
Thanks for listening in! This Episode is brought to you by Flourish Health & Beauty forhealthy hair and body. Right now they are offering 20% off ALL services, claim your deal here. Learn more about Megan, follow along on Instagram or get free inspiration, and resources every Monday morning with Flourish Weekly. Pay it forward and please take 60 seconds of your time and leave us an Apple review!! By doing so you not only spread the word about the podcast but also send encouragement and resources to women all over the world. Support us, support others!
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Let’s talk about realistic goal setting as a woman and mom. Grace Loney joins me to tackle this important subject as we reach 6 weeks into the new year. Where are you at with your new year's goals? Have you achieved big things already or possibly abandoned your resolutions already? Listen in as we give our personal history with goal setting and some of the monumental changes we made over years of experience. We even share secret strategies that we use as coaches to help our clients be successful today and in the future. Grace and I will be hosting a topic once a month right here on Empowerhood. If you have something you would like to be discussed please reach out with the suggestion!! Enjoy this episode!
You can find Grace at Gracefully Holistic Nutrition and Wellness and also on Social media @gracefullyholistic.Thanks for listening in! This Episode is brought to you by Flourish Health & Beauty for healthy hair and body. Right now they are offering 20% off ALL services, claim your deal here. Learn more about Megan, follow along on Instagram or get free inspiration, and resources every Monday morning with Flourish Weekly. Pay it forward and please take 60 seconds of your time and leave us an Apple review!! By doing so you not only spread the word about the podcast but also send encouragement and resources to women all over the world. Support us, support others!
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Jill Ensminger, mom of three, joins us this week to share her story of her oldest daughter going to college and the detrimental effect it had on her. She talks about how as parents we have to be so strong for our children and in this case she did not prepare herself for this huge milestone in her life. Jill’s journey is so relatable and packed with advice and resources to make any transition we come across as a mom smoother. Soaking up every moment we have with our children, because as we know time flies! You might feel like your kids are too young and they are never leaving the house. Listen in as we go over relationship building with our children to ensure that strong connection when they do independently leave the house. Her wisdom is incredible!!
Thanks for listening in! This Episode is brought to you by Flourish Health & Beauty for healthy hair and body. Right now they are offering 20% off ALL services, claim your deal here. Learn more about Megan, follow along on Instagram or get free inspiration, and resources every Monday morning with Flourish Weekly. Pay it forward and please take 60 seconds of your time and leave us an Apple review!! By doing so you not only spread the word about the podcast but also send encouragement and resources to women all over the world. Support us, support others!
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