Overcoming Burnout: Hormone Health and Energy Reset
Empowering Women, Transforming Lives
What if your body isn’t breaking down, but trying to guide you toward something better? In this episode, Rebecca Hall Gruyter is joined by Christine Fitzgerald, clinical nutritionist and hormone expert, to explore how women can overcome burnout, hormone imbalances, and fatigue, and find the silver lining in what their bodies are trying to say. Together, they discuss how high-achieving women can shift out of constant “go mode,” reconnect with their bodies, and begin to truly thrive, not by pushing harder, but by listening differently. This episode is for women ready to move from burnout...
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REPLAY: Overcome Your Communication Challenges
Empowering Women, Transforming Lives
You know that awkward moment? That moment when you or someone you know feels tongue-tied talking with a person of a different race or culture? What do you do? What if you're misunderstood? What if you say something offensive? We’ve all lived it. But it doesn't have to feel SO awkward. In this replay, Rebecca talked with author and coach, Amy Narishkin, about the communication connection that is so important in the challenges facing our modern moment. By embracing cultural intelligence, both individuals and businesses can unlock new opportunities for growth and thrive in today’s...
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March 2026 Author Virtual Summit Highlights
Empowering Women, Transforming Lives
Some conversations don’t end when the event does. They linger. They shift something. They stay. This is one of those. In this Author Showcase Virtual Summit, powerful voices come together to share the real stories behind their books, the moments that shaped them, the truths they had to face, and the courage it took to finally put it into words. These aren’t just authors. These are lived experiences, turned into messages that matter. If you’ve ever needed clarity, encouragement, or a reminder that your story has power, you’re in the right place. These are the voices you heard, and...
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Ordinary Beginnings, Extraordinary Outcomes. The Mindset Behind an Extraordinary Life.
Empowering Women, Transforming Lives
What does it take to turn street smarts into lasting success, and then use that success to build something bigger than yourself? In this episode, Rebecca Hall Gruyter sits down with John Gullo, entrepreneur, visionary, and founder of The American Dream Foundation, for a dynamic conversation about grit, opportunity, and purpose-driven leadership. Raised in Buffalo, New York, John learned early how to navigate challenges and create opportunities. From working his way up in the grocery and restaurant industries to becoming a Burger King franchisee, he built a successful business career, but...
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Replay: Be Passionate about Your Purpose
Empowering Women, Transforming Lives
Being passionate about your purpose is like igniting a fire within your soul—it fuels every action, decision, and moment of your life. When you align with your purpose, you find a deep sense of fulfillment and clarity that transcends ordinary motivation. In this replay, Rebecca talked with Wellness Expert and Coach Carmen Milagro about letting your purpose fuel you to greater wellness, as well as helping you persevere through challenges and celebrate even the smallest victories. As always, you can find our host, Rebecca Hall Gruyter at https://yourpurposedrivenpractice.com. Our guests are...
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A Horizon of Hope, Held by Faith, Carried by Hope
Empowering Women, Transforming Lives
What happens when faith becomes the light that carries you through the darkest chapters of life? In this powerful conversation, Rebecca Hall Gruyter welcomes Dondee Sponseller, author of Horizon of Hope, to share a story of survival, spiritual strength, and the courage to reclaim one’s voice. After escaping abuse, Dondee chose to turn her pain into purpose. Through courageous truth-telling, she shares how faith, perseverance, and encounters with God sustained her through legal battles, personal trials, and moments of deep discouragement. Together, Rebecca and Dondee...
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From Hostage to Surviving Terror and Courageously Reclaiming Self
Empowering Women, Transforming Lives
What does it mean to live through history, and then spend decades making sense of it? In this powerful conversation, Rebecca Hall Gruyter welcomes Mimi Nichter, author of Hostage: A Memoir of Terrorism, Trauma, and Resilience, to reflect on a moment in history that changed her life. In 1970, Mimi was taken hostage in what became one of the first internationally recognized acts of modern terrorism. Decades later, she revisits that experience with the insight of a cultural anthropologist and survivor. Together, they explore fear, delayed trauma, faith, identity, and why it took nearly fifty...
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Love, Courage, and Facing Your Demons
Empowering Women, Transforming Lives
What does it take not just to survive, but to truly thrive? In this March episode, Rebecca Hall Gruyter is joined by Elaine Damschen and Lisa Sitze for a powerful conversation about stepping into personal agency, courageous leadership, and living love in action. Elaine shares insights from her bestselling book Made in Vietnam, reflecting on heritage, entrepreneurship, and what it means to build something meaningful that outlives you. From co-founding a company recognized on the Inc. 5000 list to mentoring women leaders, she embodies thriving through bold decisions and service-driven...
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Profit Rainmaking™: When The Fundamentals Are Aligned, It Creates Growth That Is Intentional and Lasting
Empowering Women, Transforming Lives
What if profit is not the goal, but the outcome of doing leadership well? In this episode, Rebecca Hall Gruyter is joined by John A. Lanier, CEO of Middle Market Methods and longtime profit rainmaking expert, for a practical conversation about what truly drives sustainable growth. Drawing from more than 40 years of experience and his upcoming book Profit Rainmaking™, John shares how loyal customers, exceptional operations, and inspired teams are built, not forced. Together, they unpack what customer loyalty really looks like, why operational excellence is a leadership discipline, and how...
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Replay: Rewrite Your Life!
Empowering Women, Transforming Lives
Your story is not set in stone. Do you believe that? Every day is an opportunity to break from old patterns, reclaim your own personal narrative, and step into a future that finally feels like yours. In this replay, Rebecca talked to author Carrie West about her forthcoming book Life Rewritten. Love is a powerful force in the midst of your story. Rewriting your life impacts the love you experience too! Tune in as Rebecca and Carrie explore transforming the way you see your past and how you can open the door to new possibilities. As always, you can find our host, Rebecca Hall Gruyter at...
info_outlineWhat if the real work of starting a new year isn’t about pushing harder, but about rebuilding trust and clearing the chaos that quietly drains our energy?
In this episode, Rebecca Hall Gruyter is joined by Karen Ann Bulluck, bestselling author and leadership advocate, and Allison Williams, attorney and business strategist, for an honest conversation about trust, leadership, and intentional growth. Drawing from their books Embracing Trust and Crushing Chaos, they explore where trust breaks down, why chaos thrives in leadership environments, and how clarity can restore both purpose and peace.
Together, they explore leadership that balances purpose, clarity, and well-being, offering grounded wisdom for anyone ready to begin the year with more alignment and less noise.
As always, you can find our host, Rebecca Hall Gruyter, at
www.yourpurposedrivenpractice.com
ABOUT THE GUESTS
Karen Ann Bulluck
Karen Ann Bulluck is a bestselling author, speaker, and founder of DARING TO TRANSCEND®, where she empowers women leaders to take meaningful risks, lead authentically, and reshape workplace culture beyond profit alone. The first woman promoted to Executive Vice President at AM Best Company, Karen’s leadership journey is defined by courage, trust-building, and cross-disciplinary impact.
She is the author of Discovering Power and Pursuing Truth, part of The Ascending Ladders Series, which uses storytelling to explore leadership, trust, and purpose.
Connect with Karen Ann Bulluck:
Website: https://daringtotranscend.com
LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/karenannbulluck
Facebook: https://facebook.com/karenannbulluck
Instagram: https://instagram.com/karenannbulluck
Allison Williams
Allison Williams is a nationally recognized attorney, international speaker, and business strategist with over 20 years of experience. After scaling her law firm into a multimillion-dollar business in just 3.5 years, she founded Law Firm Mentor, supporting law firm owners worldwide.
Author of Tiger Tactics: CEO Edition and Crushing Chaos, Allison helps leaders reduce overwhelm, lead ethically, and build businesses that support both profit and peace.
Website: https://crushingchaos.lawfirmmentor.net/book/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LawFirmMentor
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/allisoncwilliams/
Instagram: https://instagram.com/Law_Firm_Mentor
YouTube: https://YouTube.com/LawFirmMentor
TikTok: https://tiktok.com/law_firm_mentor
Community: https://bit.ly/groupLFMM