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Wisdom from the Heart

Empowering Women, Transforming Lives

Release Date: 03/06/2025

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Empowering Women, Transforming Lives

In a world searching for connection and meaning, authentic mentorship lights the way. In this replay, Rebecca Hall Gruyter talks with Rachel about the power of leading with purpose, lifting others, and leaving a legacy that truly matters. Together, they explore how mentoring relationships build confidence, foster growth, and help us recognize the stars in our own constellation, those who guide, support, and inspire us. Whether you’re looking to find a mentor or become one, this conversation will encourage you to fully show up, share your gifts, and SHINE this season both personally and...

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Every day you have a choice to listen to your heart about those things that matter to you. A choice to bring forward those things that matter most to you. In fact, we believe you are a gift to the world, and the biggest gift you can give the world is more of you. Choose to share and shine out your gifts, talents, wisdom, love and expertise to the world . . . all while leading from the heart. In today’s episode, Rebecca talks with two of the co-authors who helped pull these very thoughts into a book! The anthology, Wisdom from the Heart: Daily Inspirations to Support Your Life's Journey, takes you through 365 daily inspirational writings by powerful authors who came together with the goal of encouraging you one day at a time to live on purpose and with great purpose. Moneeka Sawyer and Deborah Wiener will share their journey as authors and how the book impacted them! Lean in and choose to listen to the powerful wisdom from your heart!

 As always, you can find our host, Rebecca Hall Gruyter at www.yourpurposedrivenpractice.com. Our guests are also online. Debbie’s online home is https://www.deborahwiener.com. Moneeka is at www.moneekasawyer.com

 

About our guests: 

Deborah Wiener
Deborah Wiener is an International Award-Winning Speaker. She is an Entrepreneur, Magazine Columnist, International Bestselling Author and has been featured on numerous radio shows, podcasts, and television shows. She is a Distinguished Toastmaster. Deborah has dedicated her life to being a catalyst for transformation, committed to guiding her clients towards empowerment, abundance, and success. Through her innovative methodology, The Energetic Feng Shui System™, she facilitates a profound journey of self-discovery, growth, and inspiration. Deborah Wiener is an expert who illuminates opportunities and transforms challenges into solutions! You can find her online at: https://www.deborahwiener.com
 
Moneeka Sawyer
Moneeka Sawyer (MoneekaSawyer.com) is often described as one of the most joyful people you will ever meet. But don't confuse her big smile and infectious laugh with naivete. Her multi-million dollar real estate empire is just one example of her ability to strategize, organize, and implement big business plans. She is the best-selling author of the book "Choose Bliss: The Power and Practice of Joy and Contentment," which was recently honored with the very prestigious Woman of Impact Quill Award by Focus on Women Magazine. She graduated from Haas Business School at UC Berkeley, one of the top 3 colleges in the nation, and has been in business for herself ever since. While building her multi-million dollar business, she has travelled to over 55 countries, dances every single day, and spends lots of time with her husband of over 20 years and her adorable little puppy (who is the love of her life, but shhhh...don't tell her husband). She is the host of the top rated podcast Real Estate Investing for Women. Her expertise, and joyous laugh, have been featured all over the world in over 50 podcasts, on stages, radio, and TV stations including ABC, CBS, FOX, and the CW. Find her online at: www.moneekasawyer.com.