Empowering Women, Transforming Lives

• The Transformational Journey: From Cocoon to Soar

  What if this season, instead of moving from moment to moment on autopilot, we slowed down enough to notice the quiet transformation happening within us? The kind that invites us to breathe, reflect, and rise a little higher than before. In this special episode, Rebecca Hall Gruyter sits down with Dr. Sharon Arrindell, Inspirational Speaker, Pastor, Counselor/Coach, Maxwell Leadership Certified Trainer, and bestselling author, for an uplifting conversation about growth, healing, and the journeys that shape us. Dr. Sharon, visionary and lead author of the bestselling anthology From Cocoon to Soar, shares what inspired her to bring together 17 powerful women and why their stories needed to be heard now. She offers insight into the cocoon-to-soar journey, what it looks like in real life, how it feels from the inside, and why transformation often begins long before we notice our own wings forming. Together, Rebecca and Dr. Sharon explore how presence helps us rise, how storytelling creates community, and how we can reconnect with what's true and life-giving in a season that often pulls us away from ourselves. As always, you can find our host, Rebecca Hall Gruyter, at www.yourpurposedrivenpractice.com. You can connect with Dr. Sharon Arrindell online: Website: drsharonarrindell.com | inspiredwholenesscounseling.com Facebook: facebook.com/Arrindell0502 LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/dr-sharon-arrindell-ed-d-dbs-dbc-msc-420192168 Instagram: @drsharonarrindell   About the Guest   Dr. Sharon Arrindell is an inspirational speaker, pastor, counselor/coach, instructor, and bestselling author with over 18 years of teaching experience as an adjunct professor. She serves as President and CEO of Inspired Wholeness Enterprise LLC and is a Maxwell Leadership Certified coach. She is also a member of Global Women Speakers, Christian Women Speakers, and the Association of Christian Women in Business. Her latest project, From Cocoon to Soar: Compilation of Unstoppable Female Leaders, became a #1 bestseller across six categories. Through her work, writing, and mentorship, Dr. Sharon empowers women and leaders to walk in healing, purpose, and alignment, one courageous step at a time.    

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• Highlights from the November 14, 2025 Author Summit: Voices That Inspire

  This week, we're excited to share a special feature from our November 14, 2025 Author Summit, an event created to celebrate storytelling, creativity, and the power of words. In this 45-minute highlight, you'll hear directly from several of our featured authors as they open up about their creative journeys, lived experiences, and the messages behind their newest works. From leadership and resilience to healing, empowerment, and personal transformation, each author brings a unique perspective that reminds us why stories matter. You'll hear from voices like Debi Corrie, Elaine Damschen, Sherry Lynn Campbell, Gary Fretwell, Tim Van Mieghem, Esmeralda Aharon, and Gabriela Ramirez-Arellano as they share insights that both inspire and challenge us. This episode offers a meaningful blend of wisdom, encouragement, and real conversations about writing, purpose, and the courage it takes to share your story. Whether you're an aspiring author, an avid reader, or someone seeking fresh inspiration, this summit highlight is sure to spark creativity and deepen your connection to the power of storytelling. Tune in and enjoy this powerful look inside the November 14th Author Summit. As always, you can find our host, Rebecca Hall Gruyter at www.yourpurposedrivenpractice.com.   

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• When Healing Meets Connection: Finding the Real Holiday Magic

  What if this season, instead of rushing through the holidays, we slowed down enough to rediscover the magic within us, and between us?   In this special episode, Rebecca Hall Gruyter sits down with two extraordinary women, Amy McKiernan and Amy Weinland Daughters, for a heartfelt conversation on healing, connection, and mindfulness.   Amy McKiernan, author of More Than a Survivor, shares how her "Eight Keys" help survivors of trauma reclaim their voice and rediscover peace. Her story is one of courage, a reminder that healing begins with presence, not perfection.   Amy Weinland Daughters, award-winning author and keynote speaker, brings a different kind of magic, the power of handwritten letters. After writing 580 notes to each of her Facebook friends, she learned that slowing down and choosing intentional connection can heal loneliness and bring unexpected joy.   Together, the two Amys explore how we can find presence in pain, peace in reflection, and connection in the simplest gestures, especially in a season that so often pulls us away from both.   As always, you can find our host, Rebecca Hall Gruyter, at www.yourpurposedrivenpractice.com.   Our guests are also online:  Amy McKiernan: amymckiernan.com | Instagram @amy_mckiernan_author | Facebook Amy McKiernan – Author  Amy Weinland Daughters: amydaughters.com | Instagram @smokinhotamys | LinkedIn | Facebook | Twitter     About the Guests:       Amy McKiernan is the author of More Than a Survivor: Eight Keys to Overcoming Sexual Assault and Finding a Path to Living a Fulfilled Life. Her book offers a powerful guide for reclaiming self-worth, rediscovering peace, and embracing a life of authenticity after trauma. Beyond her writing, Amy serves as Director of Employee Relations in Education, where she fosters collaboration, communication, and compassion in schools and workplaces. She's also a wife and mother of two, embodying resilience and grace in both her personal and professional life.       Amy Weinland Daughters is an award-winning author, keynote speaker, and connection advocate who believes that what makes us different is what brings us together. Her work explores the transformative power of handwritten letters, inspired by her own journey of writing 580 personal notes to every Facebook friend she had. Through her humor and humanity, Amy reminds us that slowing down to connect, especially during the holidays, can rekindle the magic of gratitude and belonging.  

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• REPLAY: You CAN Thrive and Be Vibrant During the Holidays!

  Do you ever wonder if it's truly possible to generate energy and vibrancy during the holiday season? Sometimes the expectations of the season can feel crushing but today's guests will assure you that you CAN live with boundaries and avoid some of the stress and overwhelm that often comes with the season. In this replay, Listen in as Rebecca talks with Eva Medilek and Beth McGill - two women who have dedicated their lives to mentoring and coaching others on their journeys toward health and magical living. They have drawn from their own expertise and perspective on living with purpose and intention - yes, even during the holiday season! As always, you can find our host, Rebecca Hall Gruyter at www.yourpurposedrivenpractice.com. Our guests are also online. Eva can be found at https://www.evamedilek.com. Beth's online home is at: https://thriveflourishgrow.com/.

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• REPLAY: Living Your Potential

  Are you reaching your full potential? Do you need to make changes? In your personal life? In your business approach? In this replay, our guests are both seasoned authors with a wealth of experience as they help other women transcend various challenges and circumstances in life and work.  Rebecca talked with Dr. Sharon Arrindell and Karen Ann Bulluck about their books and their passions for helping others bring forth their best selves. As always, you can find our host, Rebecca Hall Gruyter at www.yourpurposedrivenpractice.com. Our guests are also online! Find Dr. Sharon at https://www.inspiredwholenesscounseling.com; Karen's online home is https://daringtotranscend.com.

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