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Powerful On Purpose

Powerful On Purpose

Written by: Leslie Capps
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Powerful on Purpose is a podcast for women who are done playing small and ready to lead boldly. Each episode features candid, unscripted conversations with brilliant women using their gifts, stories, and expertise to build brands, businesses, and missions that impact the world. Expect truth, strategy, and permission to stop shrinking — without pretending, performing, or staying stuck.

2026 Leslie Capps
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Episodes
  • Paramedic to Life Coach: Verena Kansog on Confidence, Trauma & Transformation | Ep 43
    Apr 27 2026

    📖 Wake Up Revolution: Women Rising into Voice, Purpose, and Impact is launching May 19 on Amazon—featuring Verena Kansog’s story alongside other powerful women.

    Confidence, self-worth, and healing from trauma are at the core of how women step into their power—and for many, that journey starts with learning how to overcome self-doubt and rebuild confidence from within.

    In this episode of Powerful on Purpose, Verena Kansog shares how she transformed her life by doing the deep inner work to heal emotional wounds, rebuild self-confidence, and reconnect with her sense of worth.

    Verena is a bestselling author, paramedic of 35+ years, and certified holistic life coach who helps women with confidence coaching, emotional healing, and overcoming low self-esteem. From her frontline experience managing anxiety and crisis to her personal journey through bullying and toxic relationships, this conversation is both grounding and transformational.

    In this episode, you’ll learn how to build confidence from the inside out, manage anxiety in real time, break negative thought patterns, and stop people-pleasing behaviors so you can step into a more authentic, empowered version of yourself.

    This conversation will shift the way you think about confidence—and show you that healing and self-trust are the foundation of lasting personal growth.
    ✨ Want to be part of a future collaborative book like Wake Up Revolution? Reach out to learn how you can share your story.

    Verena’s Free Gift – Join The Unstoppable You, her private Facebook community for support, confidence-building, and real conversations: https://bit.ly/48T16a4

    Connect with Verena at keyempowermentcoaching.com

    Chapters
    00:00 – Meet Verena Kansog
    01:10 – Life as a paramedic
    02:40 – Losing yourself in roles
    04:00 – Confidence & identity loss
    05:20 – Bullying and trauma impact
    07:30 – Doing the inner work
    08:40 – What real confidence means
    09:20 – Calming anxiety in real time
    10:15 – Truth about women & power
    11:00 – Tools to boost confidence
    12:10 – Leaving your comfort zone
    13:30 – Becoming your own support
    14:00 – Message to your past self
    15:30 – How to connect

    #powerfulonpurposepodcast #confidencecoach #healingjourney #womensupportingwomen #selfgrowth

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    18 mins
  • What Happens If You Don’t Plan? A Wake-Up Call for Women About Money | Ep 42
    Apr 24 2026

    📖 Wake Up Revolution: Women Rising into Voice, Purpose, and Impact is launching May 19 on Amazon—featuring Peggy’s story alongside other powerful women.

    Financial planning, money mindset, and women’s financial independence are more important than ever—and Margaret (Peggy) Cameron is on a mission to make sure women are prepared. In this episode of Powerful on Purpose, Peggy shares why understanding your finances isn’t just about numbers—it’s about power, security, and protecting your future.

    Peggy is a financial planner, tax expert, and entrepreneur of 25+ years who helps women navigate money with confidence. From real-life stories of families left unprepared to practical advice on wills, financial planning, and mindset, this conversation is both eye-opening and empowering.

    Peggy is also a featured author in Wake Up Revolution: Women Rising into Voice, Purpose, and Impact—a powerful collection of women stepping into their voice and leadership. Be sure to check it out on Amazon (link coming soon).

    In this episode, you’ll learn why every woman should have her own money, how financial clarity creates freedom, and what simple steps you can take now to protect yourself and your family.

    This conversation will shift the way you think about money—and why it matters more than you think.

    ✨ Want to be part of a future collaborative book like Wake Up Revolution? Reach out to learn how you can share your story.

    Peggy's Free Gift - Money Confidence for Women :
    https://peggy.simplero.com/page/697983-money-confidence-for-women

    Connect with Peggy at cameronleadership.ca

    Chapters
    00:00 – Meet Peggy Cameron
    01:05 – Beyond financial planning
    02:22 – Why preparation matters
    03:24 – Stories that changed everything
    04:54 – Becoming the “nagging angel”
    06:13 – Planning for the unexpected
    07:43 – Women, money, and power
    09:06 – Money mindset differences
    10:22 – Building masterminds
    12:03 – Advice to her younger self
    13:22 – What makes a true mastermind
    15:40 – How to connect with Peggy

    #powerfulonpurposepodcast #financialempowerment #womenandmoney #moneymindset #personalgrowth

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    17 mins
  • The Season Nobody Wants But Everyone Needs (Healing After Betrayal) | Ep 41
    Apr 20 2026

    Healing from toxic relationships, betrayal, and heartbreak is not a straight line—and Denise Stiffler knows this firsthand. In this episode of Powerful on Purpose, Denise shares her deeply personal journey through divorce, betrayal, and emotional rock bottom—and how she rebuilt her life with clarity, courage, and purpose.

    Denise is also a featured author in the upcoming book Wake Up Revolution: Women Rising into Voice, Purpose, and Impact—a powerful collection of stories from women using their voices to create change. Be sure to check it out on Amazon (available May 19, 2026).

    As a certified life coach and co-founder of From Run Down to Renewed, Denise now helps women heal from harmful relationships, reclaim their autonomy, and rediscover their strength. This conversation is raw, honest, and filled with hope for anyone navigating grief, loss, or emotional healing.

    You’ll hear how Denise turned pain into purpose, what it really takes to move forward after betrayal, and why learning to lead yourself is the most powerful step you can take.

    Denise also shares insights on women’s inner strength, the importance of self-talk, and how healing creates the capacity to hold both pain and joy at the same time.

    If you’re in a hard season or rebuilding your life after a toxic relationship, this episode will remind you: you are stronger than you think—and healing is possible.

    Free Gift: Denise offers 30-minute consultation calls to help you assess where you are in your healing journey and what support you need next.

    Book a call with Denise: https://morethanthislifecoaching.my.canva.site

    Subscribe to Powerful on Purpose for more conversations with women who are turning their stories into impact.

    Chapters
    00:00 – Mission-driven women
    01:01 – Healing toxic relationships
    02:05 – Building a healing ministry
    03:30 – Divorce & betrayal moment
    05:10 – Clarity after the pain
    07:13 – Rock bottom reality
    08:25 – Choosing to keep going
    10:49 – Women’s true strength
    13:31 – Sharing your full story
    15:26 – Message to past self
    18:48 – How to work with Denise

    #powerfulonpurposepodcast #healingjourney #toxicrelationships #wakeuprevolutionbook #womensupportingwomen #personalgrowthstory

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    21 mins
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