What Happens When You Become an Author | Corry Lang & Shawn Every | Ep 55

What Happens When You Become an Author | Corry Lang & Shawn Every | Ep 55

What happens when you decide your story matters? In this inaugural episode of The Author Journey, Leslie Capps sits down with Wake Up Revolution authors Corry Lang and Shawn Every to explore what inspired them to become authors, what surprised them most during the writing process, and how publishing a book changed the way they see themselves and their work. For Corry, writing her chapter reinforced the power of her voice and reminded her that her story, expertise, and mission truly matter. For Shawn, the process helped her clarify her message, strengthen her confidence, and even shape the signature talk she's now bringing to stages and audiences. Together, they share honest reflections on authorship, visibility, healing, community, and why so many people have a book inside them waiting to be written. In this conversation, you'll learn: ✅ Why writing a book can be more transformational than you expect ✅ How collaborative books help first-time authors find their voice ✅ The role community and accountability play in finishing a book ✅ Why your lived experience may be exactly what someone else needs to hear ✅ How writing can become a powerful tool for healing and personal growth Whether you're an experienced author, an aspiring writer, or someone who's been carrying a story around for years, this episode is a reminder that your voice matters—and that the world needs more authentic stories. 📖 Get your copy of Wake Up Revolution: Women Rising into Voice, Purpose, and Impact 👉 https://www.amazon.com/Wake-Up-Revolution-Rising-Purpose-ebook/dp/B0H19N6T4D [https://www.amazon.com/Wake-Up-Revolution-Rising-Purpose-ebook/dp/B0H19N6T4D] ✨ Connect with Corry Lang 👉 www.corrylang.com [http://www.corrylang.com] ✨ Connect with Shawn Every 👉 https://askshawnai.com/ [https://askshawnai.com/] ✨ Join the Book in 30 Days Challenge Ready to finally get your book out of your head and onto the page? Join Leslie Capps as she writes her next book alongside participants in a live challenge designed to help purpose-driven entrepreneurs become published authors. 👉 𝗵𝘁𝘁𝗽𝘀://𝗮𝘂𝘁𝗵𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗻𝟯𝟬.𝗰𝗼𝗺/𝟯𝟬𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝘀𝗵𝗼𝗽 🎙️ Follow The Author Journey Every Thursday, we'll explore what really happens when people decide to write, publish, and share their stories with the world. Because writing a book changes more than what's on the page. Be sure to subscribe for more conversations about writing, publishing, leadership, and creating impact through your story. Chapters 00:00 – Welcome to The Author Journey 02:00 – Why they joined Wake Up Revolution 06:00 – What surprised them most 10:00 – Seeing their words on the page 14:00 – Finding confidence through authorship 18:00 – The power of community 23:00 – Why everyone has a story 27:00 – Lessons from writing a chapter 32:00 – What they learned about themselves 38:00 – What's next as authors 43:00 – Advice for aspiring writers 48:00 – The Book in 30 Days Challenge #theauthorjourney #powerfulonpurposepodcast #authorin30 #bookwriting #womenauthors #publishingjourney

Leadership, Identity & Belonging | Urmi Hossain’s Story | Ep 54

What happens when you grow up between two cultures and never feel like you fully belong in either one? In this episode of Powerful on Purpose, Urmi Hossain shares her journey of growing up in Italy as the daughter of Bangladeshi parents, navigating cultural expectations, identity, belonging, and ultimately finding her own voice as a leader. Urmi is a finance professional, author, speaker, mentor, YouTuber, and Co-Chair of the Montreal chapter of Women in Leadership. Through her work, she helps women embrace their identity, overcome self-doubt, and step into leadership with confidence and authenticity. In this conversation, you'll learn how to embrace your cultural identity, overcome imposter syndrome, build confidence as a woman leader, find your voice, and create meaningful impact without waiting for permission. Urmi also shares why leadership is about influence and impact—not titles—and how mentorship, community, and self-acceptance can transform the way women show up in the world. This conversation is inspiring, thoughtful, and a reminder that you don't have to choose between different parts of yourself to belong. 📖 Check out Urmi's book: 👉 Discovering Your Identity: A Rebirth From Interracial Struggle on Amazon 🎙️ Listen to Stories Beyond Borders Podcast: 👉 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/stories-beyond-borders/id1831413373 [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/stories-beyond-borders/id1831413373] ✨ Join the Book in 30 Days Challenge Ever said, "I want to write a book, but I don't have time?" If so, then join Leslie as she writes her next book alongside participants in the Book in 30 Days Challenge. Get coaching, accountability, and a step-by-step process to finally become a published author. 👉 Learn more: https://authorin30.com/30workshop [https://authorin30.com/30workshop] 🎙️ Follow the Book in 30 Days Journey Curious what it takes to write a book in 30 days? Follow along as Leslie documents the process in real time, sharing lessons, breakthroughs, and conversations with participants throughout the challenge. 👉 Subscribe to Powerful on Purpose podcast Chapters 00:00 – Meet Urmi Hossain 02:00 – Growing up between cultures 06:00 – Finding identity and belonging 10:00 – Embracing both sides of yourself 14:00 – Women in leadership today 18:00 – Imposter syndrome and self-doubt 22:00 – Cultural expectations on women 27:00 – Why mentorship matters 31:00 – Leadership beyond titles 35:00 – Stories Beyond Borders podcast 39:00 – Be the change you seek #powerfulonpurposepodcast #womeninleadership #culturalidentity #personalgrowth #womenempoweringwomen

Burnout Isn’t Just Stress | Chris Vasiliadis on Energy, Wellness & Resilience | Ep 53

Burnout doesn’t happen overnight—and most women don’t recognize it until they’re already running on empty. In this episode of Powerful on Purpose, Chris Vasiliadis shares how a diagnosis of multiple sclerosis transformed her relationship with health, stress, energy, and well-being—and ultimately led her to help others prevent burnout before it takes a toll on their lives. Chris is a burnout prevention coach, consultant, trainer, and author of Ignition: A Professional Woman’s Guide to Energized Burnout-Proof Living. Through her company, Priority Wellness, she helps individuals and teams improve vitality, focus, and performance without sacrificing their health and well-being. In this conversation, you’ll learn how to recognize the early signs of burnout, manage stress more effectively, create sustainable wellness habits, protect your energy, improve resilience, and build a healthier relationship with work and life. Chris also shares why burnout prevention isn’t about doing more—it’s about becoming more intentional about what truly matters and creating a vision for your well-being that works in your current season of life. This conversation is a powerful reminder that your health is not something to take for granted—and that small changes can create lasting transformation. ✨ Chris’s Free Gift – The 9 Mistakes That Prevent People from Burnout-Proofing Their Lives: 👉 Download the free report at prioritywellness.com/freereport [http://prioritywellness.com/freereport] Be sure to subscribe for more conversations with inspiring women who are using their stories, expertise, and experiences to create meaningful impact in the world. Chapters 00:00 – Meet Chris Vasiliadis 02:00 – Her MS diagnosis story 06:00 – Lifestyle changes that mattered 10:00 – Stress and chronic illness 14:00 – What burnout really looks like 18:00 – Why women miss the signs 22:00 – Small changes create momentum 26:00 – Creating a wellness vision 30:00 – Letting go of perfectionism 34:00 – Building resilience and energy 38:00 – Burnout-proofing your life 41:00 – Chris’s free resource #powerfulonpurposepodcast #burnoutprevention #stressmanagement #womenswellness #mentalwellbeing

The Business Mechanic: Katrina Sawa on Fixing What’s Not Working | Ep 52

Building a business is one thing. Building a profitable, sustainable business that supports the life you actually want is something entirely different. In this episode of Powerful on Purpose, Katrina Sawa shares what she’s learned from more than two decades of helping entrepreneurs identify what’s holding their businesses back and create strategies that generate more revenue, freedom, and growth. Katrina is a 14-time international bestselling author, business coach, and self-publishing strategist who helps entrepreneurs build more profitable businesses. Known for her practical, no-nonsense approach, she works with clients at every stage of business to diagnose challenges, uncover opportunities, and create clear paths forward. In this conversation, you’ll learn how to increase business profitability, identify growth opportunities, avoid common entrepreneurial mistakes, create systems that support freedom, and build a business that aligns with the life you want to live. Katrina also shares why entrepreneurs must be willing to evolve, adapt, and sometimes let go of what’s no longer working in order to reach the next level. This conversation is packed with practical insights for business owners who know they’re capable of more but aren’t sure what’s standing in the way. ✨ Katrina’s Free Resources page: www.JumpstartYourBizNow.com/freetrainings [http://www.JumpstartYourBizNow.com/freetrainings] 👉 Includes tools on productivity, speaking, websites, book publishing, AI, and business growth Chapters 00:00 – Meet Katrina Sawa 02:00 – Finding entrepreneurship 05:00 – Why businesses struggle 08:00 – Wanting more matters 11:00 – Common growth roadblocks 14:00 – Adapting in changing markets 18:00 – Avoiding shiny object syndrome 21:00 – Becoming the business mechanic 25:00 – A client transformation story 29:00 – Designing your ideal business 33:00 – Building freedom and profit 36:00 – Katrina’s free resources #powerfulonpurposepodcast #businessgrowth #entrepreneurmindset #womeninbusiness #smallbusinessowner

The Mask That’s Holding You Back | Lauri Smith on Voice, Leadership & Visibility | Ep 51

So many women spend their lives trying to be “acceptable,” polished, and professional—while hiding the very qualities that make them powerful. In this episode of Powerful on Purpose, Lauri Smith shares how reclaiming your authentic voice, presence, and “untamed” self can completely transform the way you lead, communicate, and impact the world. Lauri is a speaker, author, coach, and host of the Untamed Leader Podcast. Drawing from her background in theater, voice coaching, and leadership development, she helps leaders, entrepreneurs, and changemakers learn how to speak with greater authenticity, emotional connection, and presence. In this conversation, you’ll learn how to overcome fear of visibility, release the masks that dim your brilliance, communicate with more confidence, improve your public speaking presence, and reconnect with the most authentic version of yourself. Lauri also shares why charisma isn’t something you perform—it’s what naturally happens when you stop hiding who you are. This conversation will challenge the way you think about leadership—and remind you that the world doesn’t need more polished perfection. It needs more real, untamed humans. ✨ Lauri’s Free Gift – Take the Speaker Alter Ego Quiz and discover the mask dimming your brilliance: https://voice-matters.com/speaker-alter-ego-quiz/ [https://voice-matters.com/speaker-alter-ego-quiz/] Chapters 00:00 – Meet Lauri Smith 02:00 – The moment everything shifted 06:00 – Untaming your true self 10:00 – Why women hide their brilliance 14:00 – Leadership beyond perfection 18:00 – The masks we wear 22:00 – Communication and emotional impact 26:00 – Speaking with presence and authenticity 30:00 – Why charisma isn’t performance 34:00 – Releasing fear of visibility 38:00 – The Speaker Alter Ego Quiz 42:00 – Lauri’s message to women #powerfulonpurposepodcast #untamedleader #publicspeaking #womenleaders #authenticleadership