How do you know when it's time to write your book? And what if your story isn't just for you—but for someone who desperately needs it?

In this episode of Powerful on Purpose: The Author Journey, Leslie Capps sits down with Teresa K. Page, leadership empowerment advocate, and author, to talk about writing a book, overcoming self-doubt, finding your voice, self-discovery, nonfiction writing, and the journey of becoming an author.

If you've ever wondered whether your story is "big enough" to matter, this conversation will encourage you to stop waiting and start writing.

Teresa shares how writing became her safe place as a child, the mentor who helped her recognize her gift, and why each of her books reflects a different stage of her own personal growth. She explains why nonfiction authors often need to live the lesson before they can write about it, and why waiting until you're "finished evolving" is one of the biggest myths aspiring authors believe.

Together, Leslie and Teresa also discuss building stages for other authors, repurposing content you've already created, and why your story may belong to someone else who needs hope, encouragement, or direction. Teresa also shares her vision for the International Authors Expo, a virtual event designed to help authors connect with readers and expand their reach without the expense of traditional book fairs.

In this episode you'll learn:

✅ Why your story is more valuable than you think
✅ How to overcome the fear of not being "known enough"
✅ Why every book is part of your evolution
✅ How to repurpose content into a book
✅ Why authors don't have to write alone
✅ How creating your own stage can amplify your impact

✨ Teresa's Free Gift

Join Teresa's International Authors Expo with a complimentary guest ticket! Meet authors from around the world, attend masterclasses, discover new books, and learn more about the writing and publishing journey.

👉 https://teresakpage.squarespace.com

✨ Book Momentum Session

If you've been saying, "Someday I'll write a book," let's find out what's standing in your way.

In a complimentary Book Momentum Session, we'll explore your ideas, experiences, content, and goals to uncover the book that's already taking shape—and the next step to finally get it moving.

👉 https://tidycal.com/lescapps1/wheres-the-book

Be sure to subscribe for more conversations with authors who are turning their stories into impact and showing what's possible through the Author Journey.

Chapters
00:00 – Meet Teresa Page
01:45 – Writing as a safe space
05:00 – The mentor who changed everything
09:00 – Why every book is personal
11:30 – You don't have to write alone
13:00 – Is your story big enough?
16:20 – Why authors keep evolving
20:10 – The International Authors Expo
26:45 – A final message for aspiring authors

#powerfulonpurposepodcast #authorjourney #writingabook #nonfictionauthor #authors

What if the problem isn't your job...but your experience of work?

In this episode of Powerful on Purpose, Leslie Capps sits down with Lindsay Barnett, award-winning author, speaker, workplace experience strategist, and team coach, to explore workplace culture, employee wellbeing, burnout prevention, work-life balance, leadership, AI in the workplace, and creating healthier work experiences.

Whether you're a leader, entrepreneur, or employee, this conversation offers practical ways to create more fulfillment and purpose at work.

Lindsay believes we have more influence over our workplace experience than we often realize. She shares how self-awareness, clear boundaries, meaningful hobbies, and role modeling healthy behaviors can transform not only our own work lives but also the culture around us. One of her favorite concepts—"leaving loudly"—encourages leaders and employees alike to model that life outside of work matters.

Leslie and Lindsay also explore burnout, employee wellbeing, the future of work, and how artificial intelligence can either enhance or diminish the human experience depending on how organizations choose to implement it. Rather than chasing productivity alone, Lindsay encourages us to design workplaces where both people and businesses can thrive.

In this episode you'll learn:
✅ How to create a healthier relationship with work
✅ Why self-awareness is the foundation of workplace wellbeing
✅ The power of hobbies and life outside the office
✅ What "leaving loudly" teaches about leadership
✅ How AI is changing the future of work
✅ Practical ways leaders can help prevent burnout

✨ Connect with Lindsay Barnett
https://barnettcoaching.com

✨ Book Momentum Session
If you've said, "Someday I'll write a book," let's find out what's standing in your way.
In a complimentary Book Momentum Session, we'll explore your stories, content, and goals to uncover the book that's taking shape—and the next step to get it into the world.
👉 https://tidycal.com/lescapps1/wheres-the-book

Be sure to subscribe for more conversations with women who are using their stories, expertise, and experiences to create meaningful impact in the world.

Chapters
00:00 – Meet Lindsay Barnett
01:35 – What is workplace experience?
03:10 – From working hell to working well
05:05 – The power of leaving loudly
07:45 – Identifying your Big Three needs
10:00 – Why hobbies matter
13:10 – Preventing burnout
17:40 – AI and the future of work
24:10 – Rethinking the 40-hour workweek
29:00 – Final thoughts

#powerfulonpurposepodcast #workplaceculture #leadership #burnoutprevention #futureofwork

Why do so many high-achieving women struggle with visibility, burnout, self-worth, and the constant need to prove themselves?

In this episode of Powerful on Purpose, Leslie Capps sits down with Dr. Liz Dubois Erskine, executive coach, conflict analyst, and marketing strategist, to explore the connection between mindset, trauma, leadership, women's mental health, burnout, visibility, and business growth.

If you've ever felt stuck in hustle culture, questioned your worth, or struggled to confidently show up in your business, this conversation is for you.

Drawing from her background in conflict resolution, executive coaching, and marketing, Dr. Liz explains how our beliefs about money, success, visibility, and self-worth shape the way we lead our businesses and our lives. She shares why so many women stay trapped in "prove yourself" energy, how generational patterns influence our decisions, and why true confidence begins with changing the stories we tell ourselves.

We also dive into burnout, women's mental health, ADHD, autism, masking behaviors, and the importance of seeking support before reaching a breaking point. Dr. Liz offers practical, compassionate insights for anyone ready to stop surviving and start leading from a place of self-trust and intention.

In this episode you'll learn:
✅ Why visibility feels uncomfortable for so many women
✅ How hustle culture fuels burnout
✅ The connection between self-worth and business success
✅ Why your relationship with money affects your growth
✅ How to recognize limiting stories and rewrite them
✅ The importance of mental health support for high achievers

✨ Connect with Dr. Liz
https://coachdrliz.com

✨ Book Momentum Session
If you've been saying, "Someday I'll write a book," let's find out what's standing in your way.
In a complimentary Book Momentum Session, we'll explore your ideas, experiences, content, and goals to uncover the book that's already taking shape—and the next step to get it moving.
👉 https://tidycal.com/lescapps1/wheres-the-book

Be sure to subscribe for more conversations with women who are using their stories, expertise, and experiences to create meaningful impact in the world.

Chapters
00:00 – Meet Dr. Liz DuBois Erskine
02:20 – Visibility and leadership
05:00 – Why women stay small
07:00 – Hustle culture and self-worth
10:00 – The American work story
13:15 – Women's roles and identity
17:15 – Choosing a new story
21:20 – Women's mental health
24:00 – Burnout and finding support
26:00 – Your relationship with money
29:00 – Final thoughts

#powerfulonpurposepodcast #leadership #burnoutrecovery #womeninbusiness #moneymindset

What if the biggest obstacle to growing your business isn't your sales strategy—it's your confidence?

In this episode of Powerful on Purpose, Leslie Capps sits down with Jean Wright, sales confidence expert, speaker, and author, to explore how women entrepreneurs can overcome the fear of selling, build authentic sales confidence, and create genuine customer relationships that grow their businesses. If you've ever worried about sounding "salesy," struggled with sales conversations, or hesitated to promote your services, this episode will help you rethink what it means to sell with confidence and integrity.

Jean shares how our beliefs about sales are often come from past experiences and why authentic selling is about building trust, solving problems, and creating lasting relationships—not using pressure or pushy sales tactics. From selling Girl Scout cookies as a child to coaching women entrepreneurs today, Jean explains why people buy from people they know, like, and trust, and how confidence is often the missing ingredient in successful sales.

Whether you're a coach, consultant, author, speaker, or business owner, this conversation will help you develop a healthier sales mindset, communicate your value with confidence, and stop apologizing for sharing what you have to offer.

In this episode, you'll learn:

✅ Why so many women struggle with sales confidence
✅ How to stop worrying about sounding "salesy"
✅ Why authentic selling creates stronger customer relationships
✅ How your mindset impacts every sales conversation
✅ Why trust is more powerful than the perfect sales script
✅ Why customer service begins after the sale

✨ Jean's Free Gift
Change your mindset about the word "salesy" into a positive affirmation by using your ideal personal traits to sell authentically.
https://jeansellsconfidence.com/coaching-moment


If you've been saying, "Someday I'll write a book," let's find out what's standing in your way.

In a complimentary Book Momentum Session, we'll explore your ideas, experiences, content, and goals to uncover the book that's already taking shape—and the next step to finally get it moving.

Schedule here: https://tidycal.com/lescapps1/wheres-the-book

Be sure to subscribe for more conversations with women who are using their stories, expertise, and experiences to create meaningful impact in the world.

Chapters
00:00 – Meet Jean Wright
01:15 – Why selling feels uncomfortable
03:45 – From Girl Scout cookies to sales
06:45 – Why people buy from you
09:30 – Rethinking the word "salesy"
12:30 – Selling with authenticity
15:45 – Building trust through relationships
19:00 – Why customer service matters
22:45 – Jean's free coaching moment
24:45 – Final thoughts

#powerfulonpurposepodcast #salesconfidence #womeninbusiness #authenticselling #entrepreneurmindset

What if your home is trying to tell you something?

In this episode of Powerful on Purpose, Leslie Capps sits down with Trish John, founder of Magical Spaces, professional organizer, interior decorator, and Feng Shui practitioner, to explore how the energy in your home can influence your confidence, productivity, relationships, health, and even abundance.

Trish believes your home is like a vision board—constantly reflecting what's happening in your life. Whether you're struggling with clutter, feeling stuck in your business, or simply sensing that something feels "off," your environment may be giving you valuable clues about what needs to change.

In this conversation, Trish shares practical Feng Shui principles that anyone can use, including how changing the position of a desk helped one business owner feel more confident and productive, and how a simple adjustment outside a home helped attract the right buyer in just days.

In this episode, you'll hear:
✅ What Feng Shui really is (and what it isn't)
✅ Why your home reflects your life
✅ Simple changes that shift the energy in your space
✅ How your workspace affects confidence and productivity
✅ What your wealth area may be saying about abundance
✅ Why you don't need to spend thousands to improve your environment

If you're interested in Feng Shui, home organization, productivity, personal growth, energy, abundance, or creating a home that truly supports your goals, you'll love this conversation.

✨ Trish's Free Gift: Complimentary Space Alignment Session
Discover simple ways to improve the energy in your home or office.
👉 To request your complimentary session, simply send an email to magicalspaces.trish@gmail.com with the subject line "Leslie's Podcast"

✨ Where's the Book?
In a complimentary 20 minute Book Momentum Session, we'll identify what's been holding you back and create a clear next step to move your book forward.
👉 https://tidycal.com/lescapps1/wheres-the-book

Be sure to subscribe for more conversations with women who are using their stories, expertise, and experiences to create meaningful impact in the world.

Chapters
00:00 – Meet Trish John
02:00 – What is Feng Shui?
04:30 – Your home reflects your life
06:15 – How Magical Spaces began
10:45 – Finding the right Feng Shui
12:30 – Creating confidence through your space
15:30 – The power of your workspace
19:15 – Feng Shui and abundance
23:00 – Selling a home with energy
25:10 – Trish's free gift

#powerfulonpurposepodcast #fengshui #homeorganization #personalgrowth #abundance

What if the struggles you're facing didn't start with you?

In this episode of Powerful on Purpose, Leslie Capps sits down with Marissa Polselli, intuitive writer, speaker, and voice reclamation specialist, to explore how generational patterns shape the way women show up, speak up, and sometimes stay silent.

After spending 18 years as an educator in a male-dominated system, Marissa experienced a moment that changed everything. When a colleague challenged her authority, she found herself unable to respond—not because she lacked confidence, but because she was carrying inherited patterns that had been passed down through generations of women before her.

Today, Marissa helps women uncover the stories, beliefs, and survival strategies they've inherited from their matriarchal line so they can break generational cycles, reclaim their voice, and create a new legacy for future generations.

In this conversation, we discuss voice reclamation, generational healing, self-compassion, women's empowerment, breaking inherited patterns, and why healing doesn't just move forward—it can ripple backward through generations as well.

In this episode, you'll hear:

✅ What voice reclamation really means

✅ Why silence is often inherited

✅ How generational trauma impacts women's lives

✅ The connection between self-compassion and healing

✅ Why legacy is a two-way street

✅ How women can break patterns for future generations

✅ The power of community in transformational work

This conversation is powerful, thought-provoking, and a beautiful reminder that your voice matters—and that reclaiming it may change far more than your own life.

✨ Marissa's Free Gift: Befriending Your Voice
A guided journaling exercise and audio meditation designed to help women begin exploring their relationship with their voice.

👉 https://bit.ly/43POU7f

✨ Connect with Marissa Polselli
👉 https://www.marissapolselli.com/


✨ Where's the Book?

If you've ever thought about writing a book—or wondered whether you already have the pieces of one—I'd love to help you figure that out.

I offer complimentary "Where's the Book?" conversations where we explore your ideas, experiences, content, and goals to see whether there's a book hiding in plain sight.

👉 https://tidycal.com/lescapps1/wheres-the-book

Be sure to subscribe for more conversations with women who are using their stories, expertise, and experiences to create meaningful impact in the world.

Chapters
00:00 – Meet Marissa Polselli
02:00 – The story behind voice reclamation
05:00 – That's not a confidence problem
08:00 – The inheritance of silence
11:00 – Self-compassion and healing
14:00 – Breaking generational patterns
17:00 – Legacy is a two-way street
20:00 – Every woman is a lifegiver
23:00 – Befriending your voice
25:00 – Final thoughts

#powerfulonpurposepodcast #voicereclamation #womensempowerment #generationalhealing #personalgrowth

What if success isn't about working harder?

What if it's about creating more joy?

In this episode of Powerful on Purpose, Leslie Capps sits down with Sanet Van Breda, founder of Self Love Ignites Me and creator of the global Diamond Beauties community, to talk about self-love, authenticity, personal transformation, and the power of creating meaningful connections.

After a life-changing moment on a beach in New Zealand, Sanet made a commitment to transform her health, embrace self-love, and create a life built around purpose, joy, and service. Today, from her home in South Africa, she leads a thriving international community that spans more than 60 countries and helps women discover their brilliance, confidence, and voice.

In this conversation, Sanet shares how losing her corporate career unexpectedly opened the door to her true purpose, why she believes everyone deserves "pockets of happiness" every day, and how authenticity creates a ripple effect that impacts far more people than we realize.

In this episode, you'll hear:
✅ Why self-love changes everything
✅ How joy impacts your energy and success
✅ The importance of authenticity and self-acceptance
✅ Why community matters more than ever
✅ How to stop seeking validation outside yourself
✅ What it means to create a ripple effect of love and connection

If you're interested in self-love, personal growth, women's empowerment, mindset, confidence, community building, or finding your purpose, you'll find plenty of inspiration in this conversation.

This conversation is uplifting, inspiring, and a beautiful reminder that your voice matters, your story matters, and your presence makes a difference.

✨ Sanet's Free Gift: Complimentary Coffee Chat
Connect with Sanet below and learn more about her global community, TV shows, and events.
👉 https://yourvoicetvnetwork.com/

✨ Where's the Book?
If you've ever thought about writing a book—or wondered whether you already have the pieces of one—I'd love to help you figure that out.

I offer complimentary "Where's the Book?" conversations where we explore your ideas, experiences, content, and goals to see whether there's a book hiding in plain sight.

Schedule here: https://tidycal.com/lescapps1/wheres-the-book

Be sure to subscribe for more conversations with women who are using their stories, expertise, and experiences to create meaningful impact in the world.

Chapters
00:00 – Meet Sanet Van Breda
01:45 – Pockets of happiness
04:15 – The New Zealand turning point
08:00 – Losing her corporate career
11:00 – Creating Diamond Beauties
14:00 – Wisdom keepers and connection
17:00 – Finding your authentic voice
20:00 – Stop seeking validation
22:30 – Creating ripple effects
24:00 – Sanet's final message

#powerfulonpurposepodcast #selflove #personalgrowth #authenticity #womenempoweringwomen

What if the story you're afraid to share is the very one someone else needs to hear?

In this episode of The Author Journey, Leslie Capps sits down with Wake Up Revolution co-author Denise Stiffler to talk about healing, authorship, vulnerability, and what happens when you decide to share the parts of your story you've kept hidden for far too long.

Denise is a life coach who works with women healing from harmful and abusive relationships. She is also the co-founder of From Rundown to Renewed, a growing women's ministry dedicated to helping women find community, support, healing, and hope. Through coaching, mentorship, prayer, and connection, Denise helps women move from surviving to truly living.

In this conversation, Denise shares why she chose to participate in Wake Up Revolution, how writing her chapter challenged her to revisit some of the hardest moments of her life, and what surprised her most during the writing process.

We also discuss the reality of imposter syndrome, the courage required to share vulnerable experiences, and how becoming an author can help you reclaim ownership of your story. Denise beautifully explains how writing didn't just impact readers—it transformed her as well.

In this episode you'll learn:
✅ Why sharing your story can be part of the healing process
✅ How writing a book builds confidence and self-trust
✅ What happens when you stop carrying your story alone
✅ Why community is essential for growth and healing
✅ How authorship helps you reclaim your voice
✅ Why your experiences may be exactly what someone else needs

Whether you're thinking about writing a book, navigating a difficult season, or searching for hope in your own journey, this conversation is a powerful reminder that your voice matters.

📖 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

✨ Connect with Denise Stiffler
👉 https://www.facebook.com/denise.stoffer

🌟 Join the From Rundown to Renewed Community
👉 https://www.fromrundowntorenewed.com/membership

✨ Join the Book in 30 Days Challenge
Ready to finally get your book out of your head and onto the page?
Join Leslie as she writes her next book alongside participants in a live challenge designed to help purpose-driven entrepreneurs become published authors.
👉 authorin30/30workshop

🎙️ 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 – Meet Denise Stiffler
05:00 – Healing from toxic relationships
09:00 – Building From Rundown to Renewed
14:00 – Why Denise joined Wake Up Revolution
18:00 – Sharing the hard parts
23:00 – Facing imposter syndrome
28:00 – The courage to be vulnerable
33:00 – How authorship changed her
38:00 – Why your story matters
43:00 – Community, healing and hope
48:00 – Advice for aspiring authors
52:00 – What's next for Denise

#powerfulonpurposepodcast #theauthorjourney #authorin30 #womenauthors #healingjourney
#storytelling