Episodes

  • Beyond Goals—Teaching, Healing, and Living on Purpose with Sean Smith - Episode 41

    Beyond Goals—Teaching, Healing, and Living on Purpose with Sean Smith - Episode 41
    Jan 29 2026
    Have you ever wondered why you are here, what your life is truly meant to be, and how to live with meaning, fulfillment, and significance? In this episode, we explore those questions and more, offering clarity, inspiration, and practical wisdom to help you uncover your purpose and step boldly into the life you were created to live. I am thrilled to introduce Sean Smith, a transformational coach, educator, and creator who has spent over two decades helping people discover their purpose while living his own with courage and intention. Sean’s journey is nothing short of remarkable. He began as a seventh-grade math teacher, moved into coaching women through entrepreneurship, built his own businesses, and eventually immersed himself in somatic and holistic human behavior work. Along the way, he has faced challenges, experienced breakthroughs, and embraced a path of self-discovery that now inspires thousands. His work has helped people confront limiting beliefs, embrace vulnerability, and align with their true calling, leaving a lasting impact on individuals and communities alike. In this conversation, Sean takes us beyond the surface of purpose and fulfillment. He shares candid stories from his own life, including the setbacks, the moments of doubt, and the breakthroughs that shaped him. He dives into the power of understanding our emotions, embracing both our strengths and vulnerabilities, and living in alignment with what truly drives us. Whether you are navigating challenges, searching for clarity, or seeking inspiration to take the next step in your life, Sean’s insights will encourage you to look within, trust your journey, and take bold action toward the life you were meant to live. Timestamps: 00:00 Prioritize Inner Growth First 09:36 Healing and Human-Centered Growth 12:43 Men, Emotions, and Self-Discovery 20:56 Confronting Anger and Projection 24:27 Vulnerable Masculinity Unseen Before 32:01 Discover Your Purpose Formula 36:56 Lessons Through Adversity 39:08 Detachment and Inner Work 47:38 Fulfillment Lives in the Basement 50:21 Spiritual Alignment and Purpose 57:28 Balancing Art and Science 01:03:50 Masculinity Resources for Men 01:08:20 Purpose-Driven Growth and Impact 01:11:18 Purpose Finder Podcast Wrap-Up #CharisaMunroe #PurposeFinderPodcast #LiveWithPurpose #FindYourWhy #MeaningfulLife #LifeWithSignificance #SelfDiscovery #TransformationalCoaching #PersonalGrowth #Fulfillment #PurposeDrivenLife #Inspiration #LifeClarity #BoldLiving #OvercomeLimitingBeliefs #MindfulLiving #AuthenticLife #GrowthJourney #EmpowerYourself #LifeAlignment About the Guest Sean Smith is an actor, author, writer, poet, producer, performer, speaker, and master neuro-transformational coach. He is the creator and founder of Elite Success Systems, a personal development and human healing company, and a devoted husband and father of two. At the age of 13, Sean was nearly killed in a hit-and-run accident by his next-door neighbor while riding his bicycle to school, a car traveling over 50 miles per hour. That experience shaped his lifelong commitment to helping others transform their lives. Over the past two decades, Sean has dedicated his life to creating “neuro-transformation” in all areas of human behavior. His approach blends numerous leadership and healing methodologies to produce lasting change in the mind and body. He is the author of Daddy, Are You Proud of Me? — A Father’s Guide for What Daughters Need to Hear, See and Know From Their Dads, a book that explores the father-daughter relationship, self-esteem, and masculinity at a deeply healing level. Sean is also one of the few people to deliver two spoken word TEDx performances, including Dear Racism: A Break-Up Letter From a White Man and The Power of Vulnerability in Men. He co-wrote, produced, and starred in the award-winning poetic short film Let’s Grow, alongside personal development icon Lisa Nichols and Hollywood actor David Bianchi, which addresses healing racism. In just his first three years as an actor, he appeared in over 75 short films. He also wrote, produced, and performed a vulnerable, 90-minute one-man show, I Do, Mom, exploring his personal journey with his mother. Since founding his personal development coaching and training company in 2006, Sean has transformed hundreds of thousands of lives worldwide. He has produced over 30 online courses and more than 3,000 articles, audios, and videos covering nearly every topic related to success and leadership. A prolific creator of transformational poems and songs, he has garnered over 1,000,000 views on YouTube and has spoken and trained across Europe, Asia, South America, and North America. In 2013, Sean was named “North America’s Next Greatest Speaker.” Through his work, he continues to inspire, educate, and empower individuals everywhere, helping them confront limiting beliefs, embrace vulnerability, and align with their true calling. You can follow him online @CoachSeanSmith...
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    1 hr and 12 mins
  • The 13-Inch Journey Between the Head and the Heart w/ Sandi Lynn - Episode 40

    The 13-Inch Journey Between the Head and the Heart w/ Sandi Lynn - Episode 40
    Jan 22 2026
    This episode of the PURPOSE FINDER PODCAST is a powerful reminder that purpose does not fade with age. In many ways, it deepens. I sit with my dear friend Sandi Lynn, who is living fully in what she calls her fourth quarter, yet shows up with joy, curiosity, and energy. Her life reflects what it looks like to stay engaged, connected, and open to what is still possible, even in seasons many assume are meant for slowing down. Sandi shares honestly about the journey between the head and the heart, what she calls the thirteen inch journey. Over the years, and especially during her time as a caregiver for her husband, she learned when to lean into logic and when to surrender to feeling and faith. During the global shutdown, she found unexpected space to slow down, grow, and enroll in a year-long transformational program that supported her through grief, caregiving, and deep personal reflection. We talk openly about loss, including the ending of a role she believed would be her long term purpose work. That loss was painful and disorienting, yet it revealed an important truth. Purpose is not attached to a single job, title, age, or season. When one door closes, the calling does not disappear. It simply begins to take a new form, often one we could not see at first. In this season of her life, Sandi has become deeply intentional about how she lives and leads. She focuses on what matters most, structures her days around her core priorities, and refuses to believe that purpose and joy cannot coexist. After years of caregiving, she has reclaimed fun, connection, rest, and creativity without guilt, showing that meaningful work can be life giving rather than draining. This conversation is for anyone navigating transition, grief, or the question of what comes next. Sandi’s story reminds us that as long as there is breath, there is purpose. When we stay willing to listen, trust, and live from the heart, every season, including the later ones, can still be rich with meaning, movement, and joy. Timestamps: 00:00 Finding Purpose with Charissa 05:47 Understanding Hidden Struggles in Social Work 07:30 Lending a Helping Hand 11:05 Age is No Limit 16:33 Growth, Work, and Life Lessons 20:19 Winning the Silver Anvil 21:21 From Head to Heart 26:32 Finding and Living Your Purpose 28:29 Resilience and Mentorship Renewal 32:32 Elevating Feminine Hygiene Standards 35:23 The Million Dollar Event 39:46 Embracing Endless Possibilities 43:51 Staying Motivated and Fulfilled 46:45 Focus on Your Big Three 51:31 Transformational Cruise Experience 54:33 Empowering Women Through Menstrual Health 58:21 Living Your Purpose Daily #CharisaMunroe #PurposeFinderPodcast #FourthQuarterLiving #AgingWithPurpose #PurposeAtAnyAge #LifeTransitions #CaregiverJourney #FromHeadToHeart #WomenWithPurpose #FaithAndPurpose #RewritingTheNarrative #GriefAndGrowth #NextChapterLiving #IntentionalLiving #LegacyInTheMaking #PurposeDrivenLife About the Guest Sandi Lynn is an award-winning entrepreneur, speaker, and mentor with a global impact in conference management, public relations, and leadership development. She is a Certified Meeting Professional (CMP), Certified Laughter Yoga Leader, and Certified Transformational Trainer who has spent decades empowering entrepreneurs, executives, and young women to lead with confidence and purpose. Her career highlights include receiving the Silver Anvil Award from the Public Relations Society of America for the Child Support: It’s Their Birthright campaign, narrated by Oprah Winfrey, and earning an honorary Doctorate of Humane Letters from the University of Liberia. She also made history as the first Black woman to lead the Society of Government Meeting Professionals. In the hospitality and meetings industry, Sandi coined the widely adopted term ROO (Return on Objective) and contributed to the Convention Liaison Council Manual, helping shape accessible and strategic meeting practices worldwide. Beyond business, Sandi is deeply committed to service. She coordinated the Neediest Families Christmas Fund, raising $25 million over 20 years, served as a national spokesperson for meetings recovery after 9/11, and mentors teen girls globally, including leading speaker development programs for the Unstoppable Academy of Kenya. Her work has earned her multiple honors, including the Outstanding Mentorship Award, Forbes Riley’s International Speaker’s Challenge, the Forbes Factor Live Award of Excellence (2024), and the 2024 Presidential Achievement Award under the Biden–Harris administration. Visit Sandi’s website as the place to learn more about her mission, products, and advocacy for women and girls, particularly around menstrual health and empowerment: causeshematters.com Follow Charisa on Social Media @charisamunroe1 Check her website www.charisamunroe.com Join our Purpose Finder Facebook Community Subscribe and listen on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CharisaMunroe1 Discover your calling! Download the Purpose ...
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    59 mins
  • Reluctant Yes, Relentless Faith with Pastor Joshua Williams - Episode 39

    Reluctant Yes, Relentless Faith with Pastor Joshua Williams - Episode 39
    Jan 15 2026

    What if purpose isn’t the thing you’re excited about but the thing you’re obedient to, even while hoping god chooses someone else?

    In this episode of the Purpose Finder Podcast, I sat down with Pastor Joshua Williams for a conversation that stayed with me long after we wrapped.

    We didn’t rush purpose or try to make it sound pretty. We talked about what it’s really like to say yes when you’re unsure, conflicted, and still figuring things out. We talked about obedience that isn’t loud or confident but real.

    Josh shared how his yes to leadership wasn’t clean or exciting. It was Jonah-like. Obedient, but reluctant. Faithful, but wrestling. Saying yes while quietly hoping God might change His mind.

    And still the purpose unfolded.

    Not because everything made sense. Not because he felt ready. But because he stayed and kept showing up.

    If you’ve ever felt called and confused at the same time… If you’ve ever said yes while still questioning… If you’ve ever wondered why purpose doesn’t always feel inspiring…

    This conversation is for you. Timestamps:

    00:00 The Cost of Saying Yes 05:14 From Creative Dreams to Ministry 13:05 Blazing a New Trail 21:17 Navigating Family Business Transitions 22:51 Family, Faith, and Leadership 32:47 Pastoring Means Advocating for All 35:53 Advocating True Diversity and Inclusion 40:24 Joshua's Journey of Faith 48:40 Ducking Offense and Ambition 53:13 Understanding Your God-Given Role 59:10 Faith, Fatherhood, and Struggles 01:04:19 Prioritizing Marriage Through Connection 01:06:09 Trusting God First 01:12:17 Discover and Share Your Purpose #CharisaMunroe #PurposeFinderPodcast #PurposeAndObedience #CallingAndFaith #ObedienceOverClarity #FaithInTheWrestle #TrustingGodsTiming #PurposeJourney #WhenGodFeelsLate #LeadingWithIntegrity #ServingWithFaith #LegacyInTheMaking

    About the Guest

    Joshua ‘PJ’ Williams was named lead pastor of AWC in 2022, succeeding his parents, Dr. Martin and Dr. Lynnell Williams.

    His vision is to create a church that truly reflects Heaven—“multicultural, multiethnic, and multigenerational; on purpose.” His mission is to teach the Gospel of the Kingdom in a way that is easily understood and applied.

    He is dedicated to creativity and innovation, reaching both the “over-churched” and the “under-churched,” with his deepest desire being to lead a church that acts as Jesus’ hands and feet.

    PJ's favorite role is being a husband to his longtime sweetheart, Vannessa, and a father to their son, LJ.

    Visit their website: https://www.awcnation.org/ Follow him @speakingofjosh

    Follow Charisa on Social Media @charisamunroe1 Check her website www.charisamunroe.com Join our Purpose Finder Facebook Community Subscribe and listen on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CharisaMunroe1 Discover your calling! Download the Purpose Finder Formula and take the first step today: YOUR PURPOSE IS WAITING!

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    1 hr and 13 mins
  • New Year. New Standards. Breaking Cycles on Purpose with Charisa Munroe-Wilborn - Episode 38

    New Year. New Standards. Breaking Cycles on Purpose with Charisa Munroe-Wilborn - Episode 38
    Jan 2 2026

    The start of a new year invites reflection, but this episode calls for a decision.

    This is not a conversation about resolutions or reinvention. It’s a call to carry yourself differently as you step into a new year with intention, clarity, and courage.

    In this powerful New Year release, Charisa Munroe-Wilborn invites listeners to break cycles intentionally, not accidentally. Cycles formed by past decisions, delayed obedience, misplaced emotional access, and patterns that quietly keep us stuck. This episode challenges you to stop letting yesterday’s habits dictate today’s choices and instead, choose patterns that produce momentum, peace, and purpose.

    This is an episode about three things: identity, obedience, and emotional authority. About no longer settling for unmet goals and unmet expectations and then apologizing for them. About choosing differently so you don’t have to explain later.

    Timestamps:

    00:00 What Are You Picking Up? 06:30 Embracing Evolving Identities 07:58 Becoming the Best Version 14:07 Immediate Obedience to God 17:08 Momentum Through Immediate Action 20:40 Breaking Cycles, Creating New Patterns 24:21 Embrace Growth and Transformation 25:20 Unstoppable Growth and Purpose

    #CharisaMunroe #PurposeFinderPodcast #IntentionalDecision #BreakingCycles #PurposeDrivenIdentity #ImmediateObedience#EmotionalAuthority

    About Charisa Munroe-Wilborn

    Charisa Munroe-Wilborn has one vision and mission in life - TO EMPOWER ALREADY POWERFUL PEOPLE. She is a transformational speaker, certified Coach, and Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with a global impact, inspiring purpose, leadership, and mental wellness.

    Daughter of the late Drs. Myles and Ruth Munroe, she turned personal tragedy into triumph, motivating others to do the same.

    She co-leads The Myles and Ruth Munroe Foundation, serves as Vice President of Munroe Global Inc., and heads Charisa Munroe, LLC.

    Charisa is also an emerging author, proud wife of Destry Wilborn, and mother to two daughters.

    Follow Charisa on Social Media @charisamunroe1 Check her website www.charisamunroe.com Join our Purpose Finder Facebook Community Subscribe and listen on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CharisaMunroe1 Discover your calling! Download the Purpose Finder Formula and take the first step today: YOUR PURPOSE IS WAITING!

    Help Us Grow the Purpose Finder Community

    If today’s episode inspired you, share it with someone who needs to hear these powerful purpose stories! Spread the word by sending this episode to a friend, colleague, or family member who could use some motivation and direction. Let’s build a community of purpose-driven individuals together, supporting each other with life-changing insights and inspiring conversations!

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    We would appreciate it if you could take a moment to leave a review! Your thoughts help others discover the Purpose Finder Podcast, and your support helps us continue bringing impactful stories to our community.
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    28 mins
  • Ending the Year Unstoppable: 7 Courageous Decisions That Shift Your Life Now w/ Charisa Munroe-Wilborn - Episode 37

    Ending the Year Unstoppable: 7 Courageous Decisions That Shift Your Life Now w/ Charisa Munroe-Wilborn - Episode 37
    Dec 26 2025
    You are here, and I am so glad you are. As this year comes to a close, I want to invite you into a personal conversation. In the episode, I share my reflections and the seven courageous decisions I am making as I conclude one year and step into the next season of life. I titled this episode Ending the Year Unstoppable because we do not become unstoppable someday. We decide to become unstoppable now. This is not about resolutions or waiting for January, it is about making choices before the year ends that shift who we are, how we think, and how we move forward in purpose. I walk through what I call the Seven (7) Courage Decisions That Shift Your Life and speak honestly about how procrastination, perfectionism, and waiting for the right time hold us back. Excellence moves. Perfection stalls. Once I chose excellence over perfection, doors began to open. Ask yourself what you are still waiting for: clarity, confidence, approval, permission? The instruction has not changed. God is still saying start. Courage Decision Six is the decision to raise your standard. Who you are becoming is what the world will experience. Raising your standard means no longer settling for mediocrity in how you think, show up, and protect your time. For me, this means recommitting to my health, discipline, and consistency as a wife and mother of two. You do not rise to the level of your goals, you rise to the level of your standard. Courage Decision Seven is the decision to believe bigger not based on proof, but on trust in the God who placed purpose inside you. Bigger belief fuels movement, even before the outcome is visible. You do not need applause or validation, you only need belief. I invite you to create a purpose contract with yourself: I choose courage. I choose purpose. I release what no longer serves me. I start what God told me to start. I raise my standard. I believe bigger. This episode is an invitation to clarity, courage, and action. Decide now who you are becoming. Becoming unstoppable is not a personality trait, it is a choice, a lifestyle, and a commitment to purpose. Timestamps: 04:16 Ending the Year Unstoppable 08:02 Purpose Contract for Your Future 11:07 Releasing Expired Friendship 14:31 Choosing Forgiveness Without Apology 20:08 Embracing God's Vision 21:30 Start Without Waiting 26:58 Stop Habits Sabotaging Purpose 27:58 Change Habits, Change Results 31:57 Breaking Free from Self-Sabotage 35:53 Recommit to Your Core Values 40:43 Raising Your Personal Standards 41:59 Raise Your Standard 45:02 Believe Bigger, Live Unstoppable 49:27 Planting Belief for the Future 52:57 Commit to Transformation Now #CharisaMunroe #PurposeFinderPodcast #EndingTheYearUnstoppable #PurposeOverPerfection #FaithInAction #ObedienceOverFear #RaiseYourStandard #BelieveBigger #FinishWell #EndTheYearAligned #PurposeDrivenLife #CourageToStart #ExcellenceOverPerfection #AlignedWithGod #WalkInPurpose About Charisa Munroe-Wilborn Charisa Munroe-Wilborn has one vision and mission in life - TO EMPOWER ALREADY POWERFUL PEOPLE. She is a transformational speaker, certified Coach, and Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with a global impact, inspiring purpose, leadership, and mental wellness. Daughter of the late Drs. Myles and Ruth Munroe, she turned personal tragedy into triumph, motivating others to do the same. She co-leads The Myles and Ruth Munroe Foundation, serves as Vice President of Munroe Global Inc., and heads Charisa Munroe, LLC. Charisa is also an emerging author, proud wife of Destry Wilborn, and mother to two daughters. Follow Charisa on Social Media @charisamunroe1 Check her website www.charisamunroe.com Join our Purpose Finder Facebook Community Subscribe and listen on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CharisaMunroe1 Discover your calling! Download the Purpose Finder Formula and take the first step today: YOUR PURPOSE IS WAITING! Help Us Grow the Purpose Finder Community If today’s episode inspired you, share it with someone who needs to hear these powerful purpose stories! Spread the word by sending this episode to a friend, colleague, or family member who could use some motivation and direction. Let’s build a community of purpose-driven individuals together, supporting each other with life-changing insights and inspiring conversations! Love what you’re hearing? We’d appreciate it if you could take a moment to leave a review! Your thoughts help others discover the Purpose Finder Podcast, and your support helps us continue bringing impactful stories to our community.
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    56 mins
  • Uncovering What’s Within with Dr. John Tyus - Episode 36

    Uncovering What’s Within with Dr. John Tyus - Episode 36
    Dec 22 2025
    There’s a moment in every conversation where someone says something that makes you stop… and lean in a little closer. Today’s episode has a lot of those moments. Because when my guest said, “In the preparation, there was hurt. And even after all the preparation… there were still ten years of pain,” that’s when I knew this wasn’t just another story about purpose. This was about the kind of pain people don’t post about. It was the kind of pain you carry quietly, while still trying to lead, love, provide, and show up. And then he said something that stayed with me long after we stopped recording: “Out of this pain, I’m squeezing out passion. Out of this pain, I’m finding purpose.” And suddenly, everything clicked. Because purpose isn’t born on mountaintops. Purpose is squeezed out in the dark. in the years you think God forgot your timeline, the years you think everyone else is moving while you’re stuck, the years you think you’re preparing, but really, He is preparing you. And today’s guest, Dr. John Tyus, lived that. The pain. The waiting. The anxiety. The moments of “God, do you even see me?” The moments where home felt hard, marriage felt heavy, and identity felt shaken. Yet somehow, out of all of that came The I.D. Movement. Came the ministry he now leads. Came the book he’s writing. Came the man he has become. This episode holds wisdom born from failure, faith, surrender, and maturity. And it carries a message every man needs to hear: it’s in you. It has always been in you, but only God can unlock it. Once you find Him, you find yourself. Once you pursue Him, purpose begins to pursue you. Timestamps: 00:00 Faith, Family, and Legacy 09:17 Men and Emotional Resilience 13:06 Healing Pain; Finding Purpose 16:23 Fatherlessness in All Forms 22:58 Self-Reflection and Spiritual Growth 29:42 From Pain to Purpose 33:34 Overcoming Destination Addiction 42:29 Unprepared for Life's Changes 47:13 Faith, Redemption, and Ministry Growth 53:30 Understanding Anger and Frustration 59:03 Uncovering Purpose Through Growth 01:04:14 Living with Purpose Daily 01:04:56 Uncover Your Purpose #CharisaMunroe #PurposeFinderPodcast #CommunityLeader #FaithLeader #SocialChange #LeadershipDevelopment #MentorshipMatters #IDMovement #PurposeFinder #FaithInAction #PurposeDriven #ChristianLeadership #FatherhoodMatters #FamilyHealing #PositiveMaleRoleModel #PersonalDevelopment #CharacterDevelopment #MindElevation #OvercomingAdversity #YouthEmpowerment #HolisticDevelopment #ConversationsWithFathers About the Guest Dr. John Tyus is an inspirational community leader, educator, author, and pastor. He is the recipient of the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Social Justice Award of Ohio, the 2022 Courageous Award, and the 2024 Central Ohio Honors Faith Leader Award. He has been recognized by the Ohio House of Representatives for his work to advance social change and is the executive director and founder of The I.D. Movement. Dr. Tyus focuses on the family as a whole and believes healing the nation starts with healing the family. Losing his father at eight, he has a passion for the fatherless and aims to impact the lives of men across the country. He founded The I.D. Movement to inspire and develop fatherless Black men into positive male role models. The organization hosts events like A Conversation with the Fathers and partners with churches and universities to provide programs in workforce, personal, and character development. It has also received state contracts through the Ohio Department of Youth Services to teach leadership and fatherhood in prisons. Dr. Tyus earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration from Franklin University, a Master’s Degree in Pastoral Counseling from Liberty University, and a Doctoral Degree from United Theological Seminary, with his dissertation titled “Designing a Mentoring Program for Fatherless Black Males in a Post-Modern Generation.” He is the author of three books: The I.D. Movement Presents; Voices of the Fathers; Letters to the Millennial Leader; Columbus EditionMind Elevation: A Guide to Improving Your Mental Diet in 30 DaysVoices of the Sons; Letters from the Emerging Leaders; Columbus Edition Dr. Tyus also serves as Senior Pastor at World Conquerors Through Jesus Christ Ministries in Columbus, Ohio. Follow Charisa on Social Media @charisamunroe1 Check our website www.charisamunroe.com Join our Purpose Finder Facebook Community Subscribe to YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CharisaMunroe1 Discover your calling! Download the Purpose Finder Formula and take the first step today: YOUR PURPOSE IS WAITING! Help Us Grow the Purpose Finder Community If today’s episode inspired you, share it with someone who needs to hear these powerful purpose stories! Spread the word by sending this episode to a friend, colleague, or family member who could use some motivation and direction. Let’s build a community of purpose-driven individuals together, ...
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    1 hr and 5 mins
  • From Civil Rights Roots to Healing and Wellness: Dwania Kyles’ Story - Episode 35

    From Civil Rights Roots to Healing and Wellness: Dwania Kyles’ Story - Episode 35
    Dec 11 2025
    On today’s episode of the Purpose Finder Podcast, we’re exploring a story shaped by faith, family, creativity, and history. Our guest grew up in a home where music and art were the heartbeat of daily life; her father directing choirs, her mother dancing, her siblings singing. Creativity wasn’t a performance; it was her family’s foundation, and it would later become her place of healing. Her name is Dwania Kyles, and long before she understood the language of healing, she lived through one of the most pivotal moments in American history. At just twelve years old, she was helping prepare a simple pre-rally dinner for Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. in a house full of movement leaders, food cooking in the kitchen, kids setting tables wherever they could. Meanwhile, her father was at the Lorraine Motel, talking and laughing with Dr. King minutes before the shot was fired. He was the first to reach him. And at home, all she remembers is her mother’s scream when the phone call came, and the grief that filled their house. For years, Dwania carried the unspoken trauma of that day, her father’s nightmares, the fear of him traveling through dangerous states, and the silence that settled over their home as a form of protection. It wasn’t until adulthood, through breathwork and emotional healing, that she finally began to understand what her twelve-year-old body had been holding for decades. Today, Dwania shares her story with us, not just as history, but as healing. She is a storyteller, a creative, and a guide whose depth and wisdom were shaped by a life few could ever imagine. And I believe her words will stay with you long after this episode ends. Timestamps: 00:00 Breath, Wellness, and Life Creation 06:34 Proper Belly Breathing Basics 15:38 Breathing Fuels Mind and Body 19:13 Toxicity and Stress Cycle 28:07 Discover Your Purpose Today 33:48 Peaceful School Integration Reflections 39:27 Obama Rally Nostalgia 45:20 Pre-Rally Dinner Preparation 49:02 Jesse Jackson, King, Economics, Breadbasket 55:07 Legacy, Trauma, and Change 01:02:48 Childhood Reflections on Impact 01:05:11 Everywhere, Big and Small. 01:12:46 Healing Self, Healing the World 01:15:02 Transforming Lives Through Breathwork #PurposeFinderPodcast #CharisaMunroe #BreathworkHealing #EmotionalWellness #InnerHealingJourney #PurposeDrivenLife #HealingThroughStory #CreativeHealing #HealingTrauma #CivilRightsLegacy #MemphisHistory #MLKLegacy #LorraineMotel #HistoryMakers #CivilRightsMovement #FaithJourney #GodIsPurpose #PurposeOnPurpose #DivineAssignment #WalkInYourCalling #BreathworkTools #RegulateYourNervousSystem #CalmYourBody #HealingEnergy #EmotionalFreedom #MindBodySpirit #PowerOfStory #TransformYourLife #LiveOnPurpose #BecomingYourBestSelf #WomenWhoInspire #LifeLessons About the Guest Dwania Kyles, Civil Rights Advocate, Wellness Consultant and Breath Coach, is an alum of The Memphis 13, subject of the highly touted documentary by the same name chronicling the desegregation of Memphis City Public Schools in 1961 by thirteen, 5 and 6-year-old girls and boys, (dubbed “the smallest pioneers” of the Civil Rights Movement), in answer to the 1954 landmark decision by the U. S. Supreme Court on Brown v. Board of Education. Ms. Kyles is also the eldest daughter of pioneer civil-rights activists, the late Gwendolyn Kyles and Rev. Samuel “Billy” Kyles, subject of the ’09 Oscar & ’10 Emmy nominated documentary, The Witness: From the Balcony of Room 306, that gives voice to her father’s memories, who on April 4, 1968, was the only other person on the balcony, with Dr. Martin Luther King when he was fatally shot, as she, her mother and siblings were prepared to receive Dr. King and the SCLC staff at their home for dinner. An innocent participant of these two historical, yet traumatic events as a 5 and 12-year-old, it stands to reason why Ms. Kyles’ commitment to helping others connect or reconnect with their inner healer has been a lifelong passion. That same commitment paved the way on her personal journey to health and healing over the past 40 years. As a wellness coach and educator, she seeks to inform on why the power of the breath, the belief system, laughter, and self-love are the first line of defense when on the path of true healing. Visit her website: https://dwaniakyles.com/ Follow Charisa on Social Media @charisamunroe1 Check our website www.charisamunroe.com Join our Purpose Finder Facebook Community Subscribe to YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CharisaMunroe1 Discover your calling! Download the Purpose Finder Formula and take the first step today: YOUR PURPOSE IS WAITING! Help Us Grow the Purpose Finder Community If today’s episode inspired you, share it with someone who needs to hear these powerful purpose stories! Spread the word by sending this episode to a friend, colleague, or family member who could use some motivation and direction. Let’s build a community of purpose-driven individuals together, ...
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    1 hr and 25 mins
  • The Moment Purpose Interrupts You with Amb. Charlie Masala - Episode 34

    The Moment Purpose Interrupts You with Amb. Charlie Masala - Episode 34
    Nov 27 2025
    There are moments when someone speaks and it doesn’t just inspire you. It interrupts you. It confronts the idols you didn’t even realize you were holding. It exposes where you’ve been leaning on people instead of leaning on God. And suddenly, something inside you whispers, “If God doesn’t show up… I’m done.” This episode is one of those moments. Because here’s what I’ve learned in my own journey: God wants you. Not your performance. Not your connections. Not your work. Just you. Today, I’m sitting down with Amb. Charlie Masala, a man who walked closely with my father, Dr. Myles Munroe, for more than 27 years, and someone whose life embodies faithfulness, loyalty, and the courage to follow God no matter the cost. Our conversation goes deep. We talk about obedience when it’s uncomfortable, serving when it’s unseen, navigating seasons of loss, and the moment God strips away every dependency so you remember who your true Source is. This episode will stir you, challenge you, and remind you of this simple truth that keeps echoing in my spirit: Nothing in your life can stand, not purpose, not calling, not vision, unless God is at the center of it. Timestamps: 08:37 Following Purpose to Impact Africa 12:43 Setting Up Office for Mission 19:49 Purpose and Growth in Ministry 25:44 Purposeful Marriage and Faith Journey 31:49 Seven Years of Faithful Waiting 37:50 Experience Fuels Community Progress 38:50 Transforming Lives, Fulfilling Vision 49:03 Purpose as Ever-Growing Layers 54:16 Valleys Before Mountaintop Peaks 59:13 Integrity Over Wealth 01:00:33 Purpose, Character, and Faith 01:06:46 Discover Your Purpose Within #CharisaMunroe #PurposeFinderPodcast #FaithOverPerformance #GodFirst #SpiritualGrowth #DivinePurpose #Leadership #Legacy #PurposeDrivenLife #Mentorship #ServantLeadership #FaithJourney #SpiritualWisdom #OvercomingObstacles #PurposeDriven #GodAtTheCenter #TrustGod #LifeWithPurpose #Obedience #CourageToServe #SeasonsOfGrowth #TransformationalFaith About the Guest Amb. Charlie Masala Born in the rural village of Manamani- Venda, Limpopo in South Africa, Charlie met Dr Myles Munroe at a young age. Under Dr Munroe’s personal mentorship of over 25 years, Charlie would become a renowned international conference speaker and management consultant. As a Kingdom Teacher and Speaker Charlie has spoken on many global platforms and has travelled over 40 Countries around the globe fulfilling his life’s purpose. Ambassador Charlie Masala is the United Nations Global Ambassador of Peace. Charlie practiced in the Human Resources Management field for over 10 years in different capacities in Corporate South Africa. Charlie is also a Radio presenter on OchrioFM. Charlie founded a Management Consulting Company, Zoe Business Consulting in 2004. He and his wife Xoli founded Kingdom Community SA in 2021 to teach the Kingdom message and build Kingdom Communities. Charlie currently serves as Regional Ambassador and Board Member of the International Third World Leaders Association. Charlie is the CEO of Myles Munroe International Africa as well as a Board Member of the Myles & Ruth Munroe Foundation. Charlie also served for more than a decade as Head of the Macedonia International Bible Fellowship appointed by Bishop Kenneth C Ulmer. He also serves as board member of Texas Women Empowerment Foundation. As a Management Consultant, Conference Speaker, Trainer, and Facilitator, Charlie shares insights that add substantial value to any organization. He tackles subjects such as Diversity Management, Leadership in Transforming Societies and Organizations, Team Work/Building, Building Organizational Brands, Mentorship, Employment Equity, Discovering your Purpose, Labour Relations, Entrepreneurship, Youth Development and Leading Change. He holds a National Diploma in Human Resources (Tshwane University of Technology), Labor Relations Management Specialist Certificate (IPM), Leading Change Programme (University of Michigan Business School) and Management Development Programme (University of Pretoria). Charlie Masala’s dynamic presentations continue to earn him accolades from organizations such as Sasol, Barloworld, Development Bank of Southern Africa, South African Bureau of Standards, ABSA, Tshwane University of Technology, HP (Hewlett Packard) and many government departments and municipalities in South Africa. In 2021 Charlie and Xoli Masala founded a Kingdom Based ministry called Kingdom Community - South Africa based in Mnandi -Centurion. Charlie has been name one of the top 100 influential Christians in South Africa. Charlie Masala is a published author of two books; “Black Son White Mother” and “My Life and Times With Myles Munroe “ . He is the husband of one wife Xoli and father of three girls; Zoe, Okona and Andisa. Follow Charisa on Social Media @charisamunroe1 Check our website www.charisamunroe.com Join our Purpose Finder Facebook Community Subscribe to...
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