Encore: Do Hard Things and Take Center Stage in Your Own Life
Empowering Women, Transforming Lives
Release Date: 06/26/2025
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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If you or someone you care about has experienced a devastating loss, you may be wondering how anyone could survive such debilitating grief. How do you find a way forward through that kind of darkness? Living in the light again probably seems impossible. That’s what Kyle and Betty Mertens thought when they lost their one-year-old daughter, Ella, to an undiagnosed heart defect. In this replay, Rebecca will talk with this resilient couple about their personal grief journey as well as their work to help others transform heartbreak into healing. Kyle and Betty do much of this healing work...
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What does it look like to reclaim your voice and take center stage after seasons of service, sacrifice, and quiet leadership? In this powerful episode, Rebecca Hall Gruyter is joined by Esmeralda Aharon and Gabriela Ramirez-Arellano, co-founders of Latinas Rising, to explore what it means to lead with purpose, elevate others, and shine in your own story. Esmeralda shares her journey from a 26-year career in the U.S. Air Force to becoming an author, educator, and champion for belonging and equity in medicine. Gabriela shares how her immigrant story fueled her passion for inclusive...
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Episode Description What if your greatest success was only the beginning? In this episode, Rebecca Hall Gruyter welcomes Elaine Damschen, an author, international speaker, and award-winning entrepreneur, for a heartfelt conversation about stepping into a new season with purpose and courage. Elaine co-founded a multi-million-dollar company and chose to release it to follow a deeper calling. She shares what it means to lead with heart, empower others, and live out "love in action" in everyday life. If you’re feeling the pull to do something more, this conversation...
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What if the greatest opportunities for growth and profit are already inside your business, just waiting to be uncovered? In this eye-opening episode, Rebecca Hall Gruyter sits down with Tim Van Mieghem, co-founder of The ProAction Group and author of the upcoming book Shocking Profit: Cash in on Your Company’s Hidden Value, Grow Leaders, and Spark a Transformation That Changes Everything. With over 30 years of experience in operational excellence, Tim shares how to find the hidden value in your company and turn it into meaningful growth. Whether you lead a growing company or support a...
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When was the last time you stopped to consider your own mindset and how it's affecting you? Does your mindset determine your success? What if sabotaging your own mindset is killing your dreams? What if you don't even realize it? In this replay, our guests are Lindsey Coleman and Tina Evans - and they both understand how powerful our mindset can be when it comes to growth and success. Lindsey shared his story (and his new book!!) of achieving his dreams and his mindset in overcoming significant health obstacles. Combine that with Tina's decades of expertise and her passion as a positive...
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In a world searching for connection and meaning, authentic mentorship lights the way. In this episode, 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...
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What if you’re not actually burned out, you’re just living out of alignment? This summer, it’s time to stop surviving and start shining. In this episode, Rebecca Hall Gruyter sits down with Lauren Pronger—certified wellness expert, travel consultant, and founder of the SUPERWELL Living Method. Together, they explore how women can realign their health with their hormones, nervous system, and purpose using practical tools like habit stacking, travel, and daily rituals that actually work. If you’re feeling stuck, burned out, or simply ready to feel like yourself again, this...
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In this replay episode, Rebecca Hall Gruyter (RHG TV Network) and Commissioner Mignon L. Clyburn (FCC Commissioner of the United States) shared how to run your race fully. Be willing to be the first, but never the last...pave the way for another! Discover the heart of the work that our FCC Commissioner is committed to bringing forward. Enjoy her inspiring words of wisdom and heart as you discover how to more fully lean into your mission, into your work, and through the fear to fully share the gift of who you are with the world!
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Stories shape our lives, connect communities, and inspire change. From ancient myths to modern podcasts, storytelling is more than entertainment—it’s a bridge between cultures, a catalyst for empathy, and a tool for personal and collective growth. In this episode, Rebecca will talk with author Sherry Lynn Campbell about why a well-told narrative can captivate audiences, foster emotional bonds, and make even the most complex ideas accessible. Whether you’re a creator, a leader, or simply someone who loves a good tale, discover how harnessing the art of storytelling can transform the way...
info_outlineMessages of hope and resilience aren't always easy to find but if you look, you can find them. In this replay of a popular show from last summer, our guests are bestselling authors Ramona Baxter and M. Kay Bush. They talked with Rebecca about their passion of bringing empowerment to others who need a turning point. They believe that tools like courage, belief mindset, skills of perseverance, and resilience make all the difference as we each learn to step into our own lives. They shared about their book writing process and the highs and lows of launching a bestseller. As always, you can find our host, Rebecca Hall Gruyter at the www.RHGTVnetwork.com or at www.yourpurposedrivenpractice.com. Our guests are also online. Ramona's online home is: https://fairytalesandstreetfights. Kay can be found at: https://www.youcandohardthings.today/.
About our guests:
M. Kay Bush, international best-selling author, school counselor, and Youth Mental Health First Aid instructor, has supported youth for over forty years. Kay listened to the tough stories as she supported teens and children in hospitals, support groups, and educational settings. From these spaces, Kay learned from the teens in front of her. Courage, belief mindset, skills of perseverance, and resilience are the tools that empower young people to take charge of their circumstances. These are the Life Tools in her book, You Can Do Hard Things. Kay encourages all conversations around empowering youth. She believes in them. You can find her online at: tps://www.youcandohardthings.today/.
Ramona Baxter is the bestselling author of Fairytales and Street Fights. Her book is an anthem for the untold stories within us. An irreverent journey of triumph over adversity, Ramona unapologetically expresses the crazy machinations of a closet addict and the astonishing miracle that set her free. This book is a powerful reminder that no matter how deeply we may have fallen, we each possess the strength to rise again, and forge a path toward healing, compassion, and self-acceptance. Ramona is a mother of four and grandmother of four, and fairy dogmother of three. She continues to inspire others to embrace their magic, give their inner warrior wings, and unleash their inner superhero. Find her online at: https://