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Empower Hour with Lady J

Welcome to Empower Hour with Lady J (formerly The Jodi Watkins Show and originally Breaking Barriers Now).

This is where faith, leadership, healing, and intentional living come together through honest conversations and practical wisdom. Whether I'm sharing lessons from my own journey or sitting down with inspiring guests, every episode is designed to help you move forward with greater clarity, courage, and purpose.

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• Honest conversations about leadership, resilience, faith, personal growth, and legacy

• Practical strategies you can apply in your everyday life

• Stories of overcoming adversity, rebuilding after setbacks, and choosing purpose over fear

• Thought-provoking discussions with leaders, entrepreneurs, veterans, authors, and everyday people creating meaningful impact

Some episodes feature special guests. Others are conversations directly from me, sharing insights, experiences, and lessons I'm learning along the way.

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If you're navigating change, rebuilding after disappointment, growing as a leader, or simply striving to become more intentional in the way you live and lead, you're in the right place.

This isn't about perfection.

It's about progress, personal responsibility, and choosing every day to become the person you're called to be.

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UnMasking Shame with Michelle Speakz

October 03, 2024 • Jodi Watkins • Season 5 • Episode 5

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On this week's episode of The Jodi Watkins Show, we are "UnMasking Shame" with the phenomenal Michelle Speakz! Michelle is a Navy veteran, Transformational Speaker, Life-Recovery Coach, and Author who has turned her pain into purpose and continues to be led into her calling. With her raw and powerful story, Michelle will take us through her journey of overcoming adversity, embracing healing, and turning shame into strength. Together, we’ll explore how she helps others do the same on their paths to recovery and transformation.

Michelle's transparency, wisdom, and passion for helping others rebuild their lives after hardship make this a conversation you won’t want to miss. Tune in for an inspiring dialogue on redemption, faith, and perseverance. Her journey proves that no matter where we start, we can overcome shame and walk boldly into our purpose.

Check out more about Michelle at www.michellespeakz.com. Don't miss this transformational episode that promises to ignite hope and empower you to confront your own battles with courage and grace!

This track was made by my daughter, Jasmine. She is my why for everything I do.

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Welcome to Empower Hour with Lady J hosted by Jodi Marie. Through life's ups and downs, we have one choice: make excuses and quit, or shift, figure it out, and keep going. It's really that simple. What we choose is what matters. I choose to keep going.

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