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BECOME Empowered
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.
Episodes
BECOME EmpoweredLiving in Victory, Not Defeat: From Pain to Purpose with Holly Sweat Raper
How do you keep going when loss knocks you off your feet, and the voice in your head says you’ll never recover? Three months after losing her husband to…
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Traveling with Gumption: Courage Is a Question You Ask
What if courage isn’t something you wait to feel, but a question you ask? In this solo episode, Sabine takes you on her journey through Germany and Italy, a…
BECOME EmpoweredYour Message Matters: Guerrilla Publicity Secrets with Jill Lublin
What if the biggest thing standing between you and more clients isn’t your budget but your willingness to be seen? In this episode, Sabine (recording from…
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How to Stand Out in the Age of AI: Storytelling for Entrepreneurs
AI is moving fast, but your voice, your story, and your human presence are still what make you unforgettable. In this episode, I share how entrepreneurs…
BECOME EmpoweredDisintegration: Why Your Next Breakthrough Is Something You Remove, with Ben Albert
He had it all. He had a suit and tie and an office on the 15th floor of the most recognizable building in Rochester, New York. Inside, though, Ben Albert was…
BECOME EmpoweredTraveling with Gumption: Frankfurt, Hamburg, and the Power of Being an Author
What are you still waiting to feel ready for? The book you haven't written. The stage you haven't stepped onto. The bold move you keep postponing. Waiting…
BECOME EmpoweredFrom Broadway to the Pulpit: Sandra Bargman on Finding Your Sacred Voice
Sandra Bargman popped out of the womb singing, dancing, and acting — and never stopped. But underneath three decades on Broadway, national tours, cruise ships…
BECOME EmpoweredThrow Away Your Bucket List: Teri M. Brown on Adventure, Love & Finding Yourself Again
What do you do when life falls apart at 54 and you're convinced there's nothing left for you? If you're Teri M. Brown, you climb onto a tandem bicycle and ride…
BECOME EmpoweredThe Spotlight You Keep Avoiding: The Courage to Be SEEN
There’s a stage somewhere in your life with your name on it — a talk, a camera, a Zoom box, a conversation you keep rehearsing but never walk into. And every…
BECOME EmpoweredShe Was Given 18 Months. She Booked a Flight Instead.
When Emma Victoria Johnson sat across from her surgeon in March 2025, the script had already been written for her: stage 4 breast cancer, no surgery, no chemo…
BECOME EmpoweredWhy You Don't Need More Stages — You Need a Clearer Message | Marta Spirk
What if the problem isn't that you need more stages — but that your message isn't clear enough to earn them? In this episode of Become Empowered, Sabine sits…
BECOME EmpoweredThe Dyslexia Professor: Why It's Not a Reading Problem — with Russell Van Brooklyn
Imagine walking into a state government internship, handing them an evaluation that says you read and write at a first-grade level — and walking out having…
BECOME EmpoweredThe Voice That Saved Her: Fenix Shepard on Rock Bottom, Faith, and Being Loved Unconditionally
Some people find their turning point in a boardroom. Fenix Shepard found hers in a jail cell — where a total stranger looked at her with compassion and asked…
BECOME EmpoweredFrom the Savanna to the MJ Stage: Courage, Reinvention & the Invisible Stage — with Dorina Malcheva
Thirty-five years ago, Sabine met an 18-year-old dancer in West Africa — talented, a little naïve, and not yet sure she belonged anywhere but the stage. In…
BECOME EmpoweredFrom Rock Bottom to Recognized Authority: Jeremy Knauff's Blueprint for Rebuilding
Jeremy Knauff spent nearly two decades building a successful marketing agency — until a severe health crisis nearly killed him and took the business down with…
BECOME EmpoweredCourage Is Built, Not Found - One bold move beats a perfect plan
You don't find courage — you build it, one bold step at a time. In this episode, Sabine unpacks why courage is forged in the moments when everything in you…
BECOME Empowered8 Minutes Gone: Jeff Luther on Rebuilding Life 30 Seconds at a Time
Jeff Luther collapsed mid-workout in front of his 16-year-old son — no pulse, no breath. Two AED shocks didn't bring him back. The third did. In this raw…
BECOME EmpoweredAt 85, She's Still Rewriting the Ending: Nancy Jasin on Courage, Recovery & Story
At almost 85 years young, Nancy Jasin is proof that the ending is never written until you write it. A retired nurse who "never really retires," Nancy joins…
BECOME EmpoweredYou Already Have the Wisdom — You Just Have to Listen | with Joanne Weiland
What if the wisdom you're searching for has been inside you since childhood? In this Saturday Live conversation, Sabine Kvenberg sits down with visionary…
BECOME EmpoweredFrom Rejection to Reinvention: How Authenticity Creates Unexpected Success | Aaron Ryan
What happens when staying authentic costs you everything… but opens the door to something even bigger? In this inspiring episode of Become Empowered, Sabine…
BECOME EmpoweredYour Checkbook Never Lies: Calling, Money & the Life You're Really Living | Scott Maderer
What if your money problems have nothing to do with money? In this episode of Become Empowered, Sabine sits down with Scott Maderer — host of the Inspired…
BECOME Empowered"I Manifested Car Racing at 60 — Here's What That Taught Me About Living Your Dreams"
What if manifestation isn't something you do — but something you live? In this episode, I'm sharing something personal. For my birthday, I ended up on a race…
BECOME EmpoweredFrom 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…
BECOME EmpoweredThe 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…
BECOME EmpoweredGUMPTION: 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…
BECOME EmpoweredFLIP 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…
BECOME EmpoweredFrom 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…
BECOME EmpoweredFuture-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…
BECOME EmpoweredIt'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…
BECOME EmpoweredFrom 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…
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Leave a Legacy: How Your Voice, Story, and Expertise Can Impact Lives Beyond Your Own
What does it truly mean to leave a legacy — and how do you start building one right now? In this episode, Sabine takes you behind the scenes of her…
BECOME EmpoweredFaith, Music & the Courage to Follow Your Calling | Allen C. Paul
What do you do when life asks you to leave the familiar behind and trust a deeper calling? In this inspiring conversation, Sabine Kvenberg sits down with…
BECOME EmpoweredHow to Become an Author Without Writing - Sheila Slick
In this conversation, Sabine Kvenberg and Sheila Slick explore the journey of becoming an author without traditional writing, the importance of visibility in…
BECOME EmpoweredFrom Actress to Author: It took GUMPTION
Sabine Kvenberg, a storyteller and author, shares her journey from being an actress and director to becoming a successful author. She discusses her memoir…
BECOME EmpoweredNetworking and Photography in the Digital Age - Andrew Darlow
Andrew Darlow, The Memory Preservation Guy. In this engaging conversation, Andrew shares his extensive experience as a photographer, author, and digital…
BECOME EmpoweredEmbracing Change: The Role of AI in Business-Lois Wyant
Summary In this engaging conversation, Sabine Kvenberg and Lois Wyant explore the intersection of entrepreneurship, technology, and personal growth. They…
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From Audience to Income: The Connection-Based Conversion Method
What if conversion isn’t something you chase—but something that happens when you stop skipping steps? In this episode of Become Empowered, I share my framework…
BECOME EmpoweredEp.165 Playing A Bigger Game - In Life and Business
What does it truly mean to play a bigger game in life and business? In this powerful conversation, Mike Handcock shares his remarkable journey from becoming an…
BECOME EmpoweredEp.164 The Art of Debate in Leadership
In this engaging conversation, Shelby Jo Long and Sabine Kvenberg explore the critical role of communication and debate in today's society, particularly in the…
BECOME EmpoweredEp.163 New Years Message
Happy New Year 2026. A New Year's Message from Sabine. Reflections and looking forward to an exciting 2026.
BECOME EmpoweredEp.162 The Gift Inside - Stop chasing “more.” Start becoming more
What if the thing you’ve been chasing—more success, more money, more control—has been quietly costing you the one thing you actually crave? This special…
BECOME EmpoweredEp.161 Empowering Women Through Health
In this engaging conversation, Sabine Kvenberg interviews Sereda Fowlkes, a holistic health expert, who shares her journey from being an insurance agent to…
BECOME EmpoweredEp.160 From Broken to Bold: Amy Thurman on Authenticity, Healing, and Living Your Truth
What would you do if one day you woke up unable to move, trapped in your body, and ready to give up? For Amy Thurman, living ten years with a broken neck…
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Ep.159 The Transformative Power of Gratitude: A Thanksgiving Gratitude Special
Gratitude might be the simplest habit you can choose—and the one that quietly transforms everything. In this special Thanksgiving edition, I reflect on how…
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Ep.158 Why Perfectionism Holds You Back — And How to Choose Progress Over Perfection
What if the work you’re hiding because it’s “not perfect” is exactly what someone else needs right now? In this episode, Sabine Kvenberg opens up about her own…
BECOME EmpoweredEp.157 Navigating Autism: Insights from Dr. Theresa Lyons
Dr. Theresa Lyons shares her journey from a scientist to a dedicated advocate for parents of children with autism. She discusses the importance of…
BECOME EmpoweredEo.156 The Marathon Man: Jeff Savage on Overcoming Adversity and Becoming Your Own Hero
Jeff Savage’s life reads like a screenplay—complete with plot twists, reinvention, and a powerful message of resilience. From working behind the scenes in…
BECOME EmpoweredEp.155 Toni Stark - His success, struggle and reinvention in the AI world
Marketing Expert Toni Stark Policci opens up and shares his story of overcoming and becoming. Struggling with procrastination, excuses, or overwhelm? Discover…
BECOME EmpoweredEp.154 Rediscovering Self After Loss
Denise shares her journey of self-discovery and resilience after facing significant life challenges, including the loss of her daughter and personal struggles…
BECOME EmpoweredEp.153 The Midlife Advantage: Reinventing Yourself with Angela Vassallo
In this engaging conversation, Angela shares her inspiring journey from running restaurants to becoming a TEDx speaker and empowering women in midlife. She…
BECOME EmpoweredEp.152 The Philosophy Behind Healing - Unlocking the Secrets of Chiropractic Care
In this enlightening conversation, Dr. Logan Swaim shares his insights on chiropractic care, emphasizing the importance of a holistic approach to health that…
BECOME EmpoweredEp.151 The Stem Cell Activation Patch That Changed Everything-Robin Blanc Mascari
What if your greatest setback became your greatest breakthrough? Robin Blank-Mascari faced a life-changing health challenge that forced her to reimagine her…
BECOME EmpoweredEp.150 From Uber Driver to $1.5M: How James Oliver Built Atlas Bars
In this inspiring interview, Sabine Kvenberg sits down with James Oliver, founder and CEO of Atlas Bars, to explore how he’s redefining the protein bar…
BECOME EmpoweredEp.149 From Alcoholism to Advocacy: Rob Rene's Journey of Faith and Healing
Rob Rene reveals five things you can do right now to improve your health. It's available to everyone, and it's free. He shares his journey from a corporate…
BECOME EmpoweredEp.148 Overcoming Fear: The Transformative Power of Paragliding
Lyumbim Kogan shares his remarkable journey as a five-time first-generation immigrant, humanitarian leader, and founder of Wings for Heroes. He discusses his…
BECOME EmpoweredEp.147 From Poverty to Power: Jorge Olsen’s Secrets to Influence, Branding, and Marketing Karma
Jorge Olsen shares his inspiring journey from Tijuana to becoming a successful entrepreneur and author. He discusses the importance of personal branding, the…
BECOME EmpoweredEp.146 Being different can be a superpower-John Kippen's inspiring story
John Kippen shares his inspiring journey of overcoming adversity after a life-changing brain surgery that left him with facial paralysis. He discusses the…
BECOME EmpoweredEp.145 The Truth About Working From Home and Being Your Own Boss
Being your own boss sounds like a dream—until the silence gets loud. In this solo episode, Sabine shares the raw truth about working from home: the freedom…
BECOME EmpoweredEp.144 Transforming Pain into Purpose-The Journey of a Multi-Hat Entrepreneur
In this engaging conversation, Mitch Carson shares his multifaceted journey through the realms of public speaking, media training, and personal transformation…
BECOME EmpoweredEp.143 Building a Community Through Networking
Julie Marty Pearson, a fellow podcaster and advocate for animal rescue, shares the importance of in-person connections, the power of networking, and how…