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Empowerography

Empowerography

Written by: Brad Walsh
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Welcome to Empowerography, the premier podcast platform dedicated to bringing powerful women to an empowered stage.


Host, Brad Walsh, having spent his corporate career in the world of A/V technology, felt that there was a greater story waiting.


Brad was introduced to the world of Boudoir Photography and he immediately fell in love with the empowering mission and message behind boudoir photography.


Being immersed in this world and seeing the life-changing effects it had on women helped to reveal his true calling—creating space for women to see themselves in a light they normally don't get to see themselves in.


Brad realized this work was his life's purpose, so he left my AV tech career to pursue boudoir photography full-time. Witnessing the incredible transformations in his clients confirmed he had found his purpose.


Two years later, while working as a women's empowerment photographer, Brad had another epiphany: I need to broaden my impact by creating a podcast.


When Covid-19 hit in March 2020 rendering Brads business in-operable, he saw an opportunity to be a voice of hope and positivity amidst global fear and negativity and Empowerography was born. Brad's podcast is a platform whose purpose is to Empower. Elevate and Educate by amplifying the voices of women.


Empowerography's mission is to Empower, Elevate, and Educate, showcasing real-life stories of courage, transformation, and inspiration from extraordinary women around the world. Each episode dives deep into the personal and professional journeys of our guests, uncovering the trials they've overcome, the successes they've achieved, and the invaluable lessons they've learned along the way.


Join us as we amplify the voices of women, providing a space where their stories can inspire, motivate, and empower listeners to pursue their own dreams and aspirations. Whether you're looking for inspiration, guidance, or simply a boost of empowerment, Empowerography is here to elevate your spirit and educate your mind.


Tune in and let the transformative stories of these incredible women change your perspective and ignite your passion for making a difference.

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Episodes
  • Brad's Corner Episode #5: The Women Who Raised Me

    Brad's Corner Episode #5: The Women Who Raised Me
    May 6 2026
    Brad Walsh is an International Speaker, Soul Visibility Guide, podcast host/producer, photographer, and #1 International Best-Selling Author who helps women step into their power and men become compassionate leaders. Through Empowerography, a Top 1.5% Globally Rated Podcast, he has held space for 80p0+ conversations with extraordinary women, creating a movement to EMPOWER, ELEVATE, and EDUCATE voices around the world.I would like to personally welcome you to Brad's Corner, a new series under the Empowerography Podcast umbrella, a space where I share raw reflections, personal insights, and the lessons I've gathered from the incredible women I've had the honor of interviewing.In Episode 5 of Brad's Corner, I share the most personal story I've ever told, the story of the two women who saved me, shaped me, and taught me what real strength looks like long before I ever picked up a microphone. My mom. My Nana. When I was 10 years old, my mom made the hardest decision of her life. She left my biological father after 15 years of marriage, after he had an affair. She packed up what little we could carry, just the clothes on our backs and moved us into a one-bedroom apartment across the street. She slept on the couch every single night. My brother and I shared a bedroom with bunk beds. And she didn't complain. She just did what needed to be done. She got a job as a part-time cashier at a grocery store after not working for 10 years. She raised two boys on that salary. She didn't just survive, she rebuilt. She modeled what true courage looks like. Not the loud, performative kind, but the quiet, relentless kind that gets you through the darkest days. My Nana didn't have to step in. She'd already raised her own kids. She'd earned her rest. But when my mom needed her, she showed up without hesitation, without complaint. She watched us while my mom worked. She held space for her daughter while her daughter rebuilt her life. That is what true love looks like, not grand gestures, but steady, consistent, unwavering presence.This episode explores:The courage my mom showed (leaving, starting over, sleeping on a couch for years)The love my Nana gave (showing up without being asked, holding space, raising us alongside my mom)What they taught me about strength (it's not about never struggling—it's about getting up every day anyway)The permission they gave me to be human (at home, I could cry, feel, talk—I was allowed to be myself)The two worlds I lived in (at home = human, everywhere else = performing masculinity)Why I started Empowerography (to honor women like my mom and Nana who never had platforms)Key Insights:Real courage isn't loud, it's the quiet, relentless kind that gets you through the darkest daysTrue love isn't grand gestures, it's showing up even when it's hard, inconvenient, and you get nothing in returnStrength isn't about never struggling, it's about doing what needs to be done even when you don't feel like itEmpowerography exists to honor women like my mom and Nana who carried invisible labor and quiet strength that no one ever acknowledgedKey Message:Honor the women who raised you, not just with words, but with actions. My mom and my Nana didn't just raise me. They taught me what strength actually looks like. Everything I do, this podcast, the work as a photographer, this mission, this platform, it's all because of them. They are my heart. They are the foundation for the entire Empowerography vision. If you were raised by women who fought for you, who sacrificed for you, who loved you unconditionally, honor them. Show up. Be present. Be honest. Above all else, be human. That is how we honor the women who raised us.Contact Brad:WebsiteInstagramLinkedInYouTubeX (Twitter)TikTok#BradsCorner #Podcast #thewomenwhoraisedme #Empowerography #MasculinityRedefined #honorthewomen #courage #strength #showup #presence #behuman #love #resilience #permission #raisedbywomen #vision #belief #support
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    13 mins
  • The Power of Inner Authority: Sonia Luckey on Reclaiming Feminine Sovereignty

    The Power of Inner Authority: Sonia Luckey on Reclaiming Feminine Sovereignty
    May 4 2026
    My guest today is Sonia Luckey. Sonia is a board-certified nurse practitioner specializing in integrative mental health and spiritual psychology, and the creator of ASCEND™, an 8-week soul-led experience guiding high-achieving women from burnout to embodied sovereignty. With dual certifications in psychiatry and family practice, a Doctor of Nursing Practice, and a Master’s in Spiritual Psychology, her work bridges the nervous system with the soul—blending somatic healing, neuroscience, and spiritual integration to restore clarity, connection, and conscious leadership.. In this episode we discuss integrative mental health, spiritual psychology, the ascend program, shamanism and high achieving women.Website - https://www.sonialuckey.com/IG - https://www.instagram.com/sonialuckey/FB - https://www.facebook.com/sonia.gordon1YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEWsXnbSGLv77yU-lt0JcygLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/sonia-luckey-dnp-285b019/Sonia's Book - https://www.amazon.com/Seventh-Gate-Novel-Awakening-Awakener/dp/B0GXBH48GL/In this episode you will learn:1 Why healing doesn't start with the body—it starts with spirit—Sonia discovered through working with immigrant patients and indigenous medicine that illness begins in your spirit, emotions, and how you see the world, which is why Western medicine alone can never fully heal you without addressing what's happening in the unseen realms first.2 How to bridge Western medicine with indigenous healing without choosing sides—Sonia negotiated with a diabetic patient whose blood sugar was 800 to stay in the clinic for IV treatment while honoring his desire to go into the desert with his medicine man, proving that healing happens when you integrate both worlds rather than forcing people to abandon their beliefs.3 What it means to become the "crazy cat lady" of holistic medicine in a traditional system—By publishing papers, training healthcare companies, and openly practicing mindfulness and indigenous medicine before it was mainstream, Sonia created space for patients to heal their way while meeting all medical guidelines, teaching us that you can be different AND effective.“The medical world, the traditional system really showed me, I think, how people try to heal themselves. " - 00:05:15“That picture that we paint, the illusion that we build, that's really the illusion is that competence equals alignment." - 00:26:08"I think remembering who you are is the process of letting go what you're not.” - 00:56:38Empowerography Live Conference 2026 | April 24th - 26th | Toronto, OntarioThe Empowerography Live Conference 2026 is more than an event, it’s a 2.5-day in-person experience designed to help women reconnect to their voice, their power, and their next chapter.From April 24–26 in Toronto, women from around the world will gather for deep conversations, powerful storytelling, hands-on workshops, and real human connection. This is a space where growth happens, clarity is found, and transformation begins—not through surface-level motivation, but through lived experience, shared wisdom, and intentional action.If you’re craving community…If you’re ready to be challenged, inspired, and supported…If you feel that pull to step into more of who you truly are…This is for you.🎟️ Tickets are limited.👉 Learn more and secure your spot at https://shorturl.at/NtvVFContact Brad:WebsiteInstagramLinkedInYouTubeX (Twitter)TikTok#Empowerography #Empowerographypodcast #Podcast #women #womensempowerment #empowherment #entrepreneurship #womeninentrepreneurship #empoweredwomen #empowerelevateeducate #IntegrativeMedicine #SpiritualPsychology #HolisticHealing #IndigenousMedicine #MindBodySpirit #BurnoutRecovery #SoulLedHealing #WesternMedicine #ShamanicHealing #HighAchievingWomen #EmbodiedSovereignty #HealingJourney #MindfulnessPractice #Integrativehealth #Selftrust #Holisticwellbeing #Community #Communitysupport #Ascendprogram #Burnoutrecovery
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    1 hr and 12 mins
  • You're Not Broken, You're Responding: Vanessa Cardenas on Betrayal, Recovery, and Finding Yourself Again

    You're Not Broken, You're Responding: Vanessa Cardenas on Betrayal, Recovery, and Finding Yourself Again
    Apr 20 2026
    My guest today is Vanessa Cardenas. Vanessa Cardenas is a Betrayal Recovery Specialist, author, and transformational speaker dedicated to helping individuals heal, rebuild, and thrive after experiencing profound betrayal. Drawing from her own life-altering journey and over 20 years as a C-Suite executive, Vanessa has guided countless clients toward emotional freedom, self-worth, and purposeful living. Certified through the Post-Betrayal Transformation Institute with specialized training in trauma coaching, mental fitness, and life transformation, Vanessa’s coaching approach is both compassionate and action-oriented. Her lived experience and professional expertise allow her to create a safe, supportive space where clients can reclaim their identity, rebuild trust, and embrace a future defined by resilience and empowerment. In this episode we discuss betrayal, relationship reset, emotional connection, self-trust and partnership dynamics.Website - https://www.understandingear.comIG - https://www.instagram.com/vanessa_understandingearFB - https://www.facebook.com/UnderstandingEar/YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@Vanessa-CardenasLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/vanessa-cardenas-relationship-reset/In this episode you will learn:1 Why betrayal trauma is completely different from other traumas—When Vanessa's husband said "I've met someone" on a beautiful spring day in Central Park, it didn't just shatter her marriage, it opened Pandora's box of every micro-betrayal she'd minimized throughout her entire life, from kindergarten forward, all stacking until one flick collapsed everything.2 How trying to "fix" betrayal with intelligence and psychology degrees backfires—As a C-suite executive with a psychology degree, Vanessa thought she could intellectually solve betrayal trauma, but she learned that betrayal requires a completely different healing approach: you can't think your way out of what you need to feel your way through.3 What "You're not broken, you're responding" actually means—Betrayal survivors aren't behind, aren't damaged, and don't need to be "stronger", they need grace, time, and understanding that their descent into darkness isn't weakness, it's the human response to having your entire reality shattered in three words.“In a nutshell, I had known my husband for three decades. We had been married for two decades and played hooky and went through Central Park together on a beautiful spring day. " - 00:04:18“A lot of people who have been betrayed, who have been cheated on, will want to scream it from the mountaintops." - 00:41:12"No two relationships are the same. Again, as we talked about betrayals on a spectrum, what might be okay for one couple is absolutely not okay for another couple.” - 01:10:40Empowerography Live Conference 2026 | April 24th - 26th | Toronto, OntarioThe Empowerography Live Conference 2026 is more than an event, it’s a 2.5-day in-person experience designed to help women reconnect to their voice, their power, and their next chapter.From April 24–26 in Toronto, women from around the world will gather for deep conversations, powerful storytelling, hands-on workshops, and real human connection. This is a space where growth happens, clarity is found, and transformation begins—not through surface-level motivation, but through lived experience, shared wisdom, and intentional action.If you’re craving community…If you’re ready to be challenged, inspired, and supported…If you feel that pull to step into more of who you truly are…This is for you.🎟️ Tickets are limited.👉 Learn more and secure your spot at https://shorturl.at/NtvVFContact Brad:WebsiteInstagramLinkedInYouTubeX (Twitter)TikTok#Empowerography #BetrayalRecovery #BetrayalTrauma #RelationshipReset #HealingFromBetrayal #YoureNotBroken #TraumaHealing #EmotionalRecovery #RelationshipHealing #InfidelityRecovery #HopeRoadmap #UnderstandingEar #BetrayalSpecialist #infidelityrecovery #giveyourselfgrace
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    1 hr and 26 mins
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