In this episode, I talk about how using your unique gifts—and your unique way of showing up—places you in opportunities that are specifically aligned with you.

I share my own experience as a speaker who attends events with other speakers and is often the youngest one in the room. It’s a reminder that your gift doesn’t have to look like anyone else’s to create space for you.

We often let fear and judgment—from others and from ourselves—convince us that our gift is too small to put us in big rooms. This episode challenges that belief and encourages you to stop minimizing what was meant to set you apart.

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Time is money—but once it’s spent, you never get it back.

In this video, we break down what “time is money” really means and why the way you spend your time today determines the life you live tomorrow. Most people waste hours without realizing the true cost—and then wonder why they feel stuck.

You’ll learn:

• Why time is more valuable than money

• How small daily choices compound into big results

• The hidden ways we waste time without noticing

• How to start spending your time with intention—even when life gets hard

This isn’t about being busy.
It’s about being aligned.

If you’re a teen or young adult who wants more freedom, confidence, and purpose, this video will challenge how you think about your time—and your future.

The question is simple:
Are you spending your time wisely… or just spending it?

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Most situations feel personal in the moment — but they’re usually not.

In this episode, we break down how to handle tense, triggering, or uncomfortable situations as they’re happening, without reacting emotionally or losing your sense of self.

I talk about:

• Why we take things personally in the first place

• How to separate facts from the story your mind creates

• Simple mental shifts to stay calm under pressure

• How emotional control leads to confidence, clarity, and freedom

When you stop internalizing every reaction, comment, or tone, you stop giving your power away.

This episode is for anyone who wants to stay grounded, respond with intention, and move through life without carrying emotional weight that was never theirs.

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Most people live as a version of themselves shaped by expectations, labels, and past experiences—not by choice.

In this episode of Empowerment Hour, I break down what it really means to say “I am whoever I say I am.” We explore how identity is formed, how it gets handed to us by the world, and how you can begin peeling back those layers to reconnect with your real self.

You’ll learn how to stop living from conditioning, start defining yourself on your own terms, and build the confidence to show up as who you truly are—without apology.

If you’ve ever felt disconnected from yourself, stuck in a role you didn’t choose, or unsure of who you’re becoming, this episode is for you.

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What changes when you stop making excuses and start taking responsibility? Everything.

In this episode of Empowerment Hour, we break down what accountability really means—and why it’s one of the most powerful skills you can develop. From healthier relationships to stronger career growth and greater self-respect, accountability is the foundation for real progress.

You’ll learn how owning your actions builds trust, improves communication, strengthens leadership, and creates freedom in your personal and professional life. This isn’t about perfection—it’s about honesty, growth, and choosing responsibility over blame.

If you’re ready to stop waiting for change and start becoming the person your life requires, this episode is for you.

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📲 Follow Mehttps://www.instagram.com/lawrencec.empowers/https://www.tiktok.com/@lawrencecempowers📚 Purchase My Books:Made for Morehttps://www.lawrencecharris.com/shop/21c0200f-d16f-489e-822a-1e106e2986c0Power to the Peoplehttps://www.lawrencecharris.com/shop/8384af21-a119-4d90-9c9a-087f5b6c0371📧 Podcast Interviews & Speaking Engagements:Lawrence@lawrencecharris.comThis is the very first episode, and I’m excited to kick off a space built for teens and young adults who want to break limiting beliefs, build confidence, and create a life they’re proud of.In today’s conversation, I’m laying the foundation for what this show is all about. We’re diving into the tools, mindsets, and truths that have shaped my journey — and that I’ve seen transform the lives of so many young people I’ve worked with.Here’s what we’re getting into:🔹 Compartmentalization — how to separate what you feel from what you must handle, and how to avoid becoming cold or detached in the process.🔹 Life happens for you, not to you — shifting from survival mode to self-leadership so challenges become lessons, not limits.🔹 Radical honesty — with yourself and others, so you can grow without masking or minimizing what you’re going through.🔹 Healing from trauma — understanding your triggers, building emotional awareness, and knowing you’re not broken.🔹 Coping skills that actually help — real strategies for staying grounded, calming your nervous system, and creating internal peace.My goal with Empowerment Hour is simple: to give you a space where you feel seen, understood, and capable of becoming who you’re meant to be.