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Manuel Giorgi has been close to God his entire life. At night, Manuel would think dying, being in the presence of Jesus Christ and then returning with a message along with physical gifts to do God's work. Then, that very thing happened, with Jesus’ teaching and revealing his true purpose to the author.
Manuel continues to spread his inspiring message and remains fulfilled as a blessed servant of God.
In this compelling episode of PASSIONEER Magazine: The Podcast, Dr. Angela sits down with international speaker and author Manuel Giorgi for an honest, soul-stirring conversation about voice, identity, and living with purpose. Known for his unapologetic approach to self-expression and advocacy, Manuel shares how he turned his personal challenges into a global message of empowerment.
Together, they explore:
Whether you’re a creative, a visionary leader, or simply someone seeking more courage in your daily life, this episode will leave you feeling seen, stirred, and ready to rise.
✨ PASSIONEER Magazine: The Podcast brings you faith-grounded, purpose-led conversations with leaders who dare to make impact on their own terms.
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What does it take to write with unshakable honesty, challenge tradition, and still inspire readers to believe in the good? In this powerful episode of PASSIONEER Magazine: The Podcast, Dr. Angela sits down with novelist and creative voice C. K. Brashares for an unfiltered conversation on storytelling, truth-telling, and the sacred act of choosing your own path.
Known for weaving depth and curiosity into every page, Brashares opens up about her journey as a writer, what it means to embrace both the spiritual and the subversive, and why writing fiction that stirs the soul still matters. This episode is a rich tapestry of legacy, courage, and the creative fire it takes to stay true to your voice.
Whether you're a fellow writer, a lover of bold narratives, or someone navigating your own calling, this conversation will leave you feeling inspired to lead with passion and live with purpose.
Listen in and explore what it means to be a PASSIONEER — someone who dares to create, uplift, and transform the world through purpose-driven work.
In this inspiring episode of PASSIONEER Magazine: The Podcast, Dr. Angela sits down with bestselling author, health coach, and Christian wellness expert Susan Neal to talk about how faith and food intersect for whole-person healing. From overcoming chronic illness to helping others break free from sugar addiction and reclaim their health, Susan shares her powerful story and the passion behind her mission to transform lives through biblical wellness.
Discover the heart behind her bestselling book 7 Steps to Get Off Sugar and Carbohydrates, how she integrates scripture into healing journeys, and why treating your body as a temple is more than just a catchphrase—it's a divine calling. If you're looking for practical tips, encouragement, and faith-filled motivation to take back your health, this is the conversation you’ve been waiting for.
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In this inspiring episode of the PASSIONEER Magazine The Podcast, we sit down with Debbie Zita—founder, soul-led entrepreneur, and unapologetic advocate for women rising in authenticity and purpose.
From overcoming personal adversity to building a life that aligns with her divine calling, Debbie shares how she turned vision into impact. You’ll hear her insights on navigating the tension between ambition and surrender, the power of storytelling, and how joy becomes an act of resistance in a world that often tells women to shrink.
Whether you're a founder, creative, or purpose-driven professional, this episode offers heartfelt wisdom and bold reminders to take up space, lead with truth, and thrive on your own terms.
ABOUT DEBBIE
Debbie is the visionary founder of The Heart Centred Way and is dedicated to supporting women in business to play a bigger (outer success) and more beautiful game (inner success). Her mission is to help women cultivate greater abundance in time, energy, money, and wisdom. She specializes in supporting entrepreneurs within the wellness and creative sectors, and showing that heart-centered business owners can be a positive force in the world. As well as supporting women who feel stuck, stagnant or lost in their life journey.
Debbie is an accomplished author with 10 digital books and three published works to her name. Her notable titles include Ignite Your Joy TM – How to Invite More Love, Purpose & Profit Into Your Life, Redefining Business Success – The Heart Centred Way, where she served as the lead collaborator, And the International Amazon bestseller The Transformation Within: Words of Wisdom From a Collection of Coaches To Help You Win at the Game of Life, a multi-author collaboration. The creator of The 6 Selves Model of Self-Inquiry® and Monday Meditation & PrioritizationTM Debbie continually seeks to innovate tools that promote holistic success. Her professional experience also includes a role as a former board member for the New York-based charity, Hope for Education Ghana.
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Website: https://debbiezita.com
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In this inspiring episode of PASSIONEER Magazine: The Podcast, we sit down with Korena Keys, a powerhouse media strategist, speaker, and founder of KeyMedia Solutions. Known for helping brands scale with heart and intentionality, Korena shares her journey from small-town beginnings to national impact — all while staying rooted in her values and vision.
💡 What You’ll Discover in This Episode:
• How Korena built a mission-led media agency from the ground up
• Her philosophy on authentic marketing that connects instead of just converts
• The power of resilience, reinvention, and leading with purpose
• Practical insights for entrepreneurs, creatives, and changemakers
Whether you're a visionary leader, emerging entrepreneur, or someone searching for clarity in your career, this episode will leave you feeling empowered and aligned.
✨ ABOUT KORENA KEYS Korena is the founder and CEO of KeyMedia Solutions, a nationally recognized digital media agency specializing in innovative ad strategies for purpose-driven brands. She is also a sought-after speaker and advocate for women in leadership and business. —
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Get ready to be enlightened by a diverse lineup of top-tier guests who are redefining success, purpose, and leadership. From visionary CEOs, inspiring Pastors, and renowned MDs to impactful TEDx speakers, each episode brings you closer to the minds shaping today's world.
Our guests are not only leaders in their fields but passionate changemakers dedicated to sharing their stories, strategies, and lessons learned on their journey to greatness.
Tune in for exclusive insights into personal growth, entrepreneurial success, wellness, and faith-driven leadership. Whether you're looking for actionable advice or just a spark of inspiration, our upcoming guests will empower you to pursue your boldest ambitions.
Stay connected, stay inspired, and be ready for the next breakthrough moment!
Dr. Nikeya Young is a Best-Selling Author, Award-Winning Speaker, Board-Certified Mental Health Coach, Certified Master Life
Coach/TEDx Speaker/Keynote Speaker, Workshop Facilitator/Ordained Minister/Podcast Host, and Entertainer. Her TEDx Talk, “Let’s Normalize Homeschooling,” made her the 1st Black person to give a talk on this subject. She is also an experienced subject matter expert for local and national media outlets (such as WGN's Daytime Chicago and News Nation, Thrive Global, NBC News, The Steve Harvey Show, and more!).
Dr. Nikeya holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology/Human Development, a Master’s Degree in Special Education (she is also a former public school teacher), and a Ph.D. in Christian Organizational Leadership. Through her transformative coaching company and podcast (Victorious Living Solutions), Dr. Nikeya empowers high-potential leaders to CRUSH their goals despite life's challenges and live VICTORIOUSLY!
Dr. Nikeya is happily married to Rodney Young Jr. and is a proud “Slay-at-Home” homeschooling mama bear to the couple’s three beautiful children: Rodney III (R3) and twin girls Nalea and Nissi. The Young family resides in the South suburbs of Chicago, Illinois.
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Website: https://www.victoriouslivingsolutions.com
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Michael McAdams has felt a sense of destiny and purpose his entire life. A lifelong sincere seeker of truth, Michael has endeavored to reach out with an open mind to all sources available. Brought up in the Pentecostal church, Michael's uncle was a fiery Pentecostal preacher by the name of John W. Sullivan.
Although Michael has always felt more spiritual than religious, communication from the highest possible source has been his goal as he enables his mind to receive information and direction that allows him to help the greatest number of people. “When the student is ready, a teacher will appear” has been a very appropriate life philosophy for Michael as his path has consistently brought him together with individuals, books, and sources of learning that have allowed continued growth and spiritual enlightenment.
One of Michael’s preferred books in addition to the Bible is the Urantia Book. Michael offers a set of his own writings called Spiritual Parchment Prints available on his website spiritspeaks.com.
Lisa Ryan is an award-winning speaker, best-selling author, and the Founder of Grategy®—a firm dedicated to helping individuals and organizations harness the power of gratitude to transform workplace culture, boost retention, and increase well-being. With a message rooted in faith, resilience, and grace, Lisa empowers women to lead with appreciation, own their value, and create the success they truly deserve.
Lisa’s insights have been featured on NBC, CBS, and in Forbes, and she’s touched thousands through her keynotes, workshops, and weekly messages of hope and gratitude. She is a Certified Speaking Professional (CSP), the highest earned designation in the speaking profession.
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Website: https://lisaryanspeaks.com
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Antoinette is a Transformational Leadership Coach, Business Mentor and unapologetic freedom advocate on a mission to help ambitious women find purpose, wealth and freedom through entrepreneurship without sacrificing themselves.
After walking away from the conditioning of “good girl” expectations and the glorified 9-5 grind, she built a thriving business rooted in freedom,joy, courage, and abundance. Today, she’s here to help you do the same—by ditching hustle culture, owning your voice, and creating success on your own terms.
Antoinette stands for women leading their life on their own terms and leading their business with strategy, energetic alignment, and unapologetic ambition—because you don’t just deserve success... you were born for it.
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Website: https://www.antoinettecoffeycoaching.com/
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Patrika Alis Cheston is an innovative entrepreneur with expertise in marketing for the tech, tourism and events industries. She has spoken in the US and internationally to thousands on memorable topics including “Not-So-Sexy Marketing: Creative Campaigns for Complex or Cliche Products,” and “Why Customer Experience Should Be Your Go-To Marketing Strategy.” She works with international startups and tourism boards to create memorable experiences, and enjoys sharing the insights gained with audiences. She holds certifications from the Global Sustainable Tourism Council, along with a variety of marketing certifications. Patrika has recently relaunched her podcast, Destination: Journey, which focuses on creative, responsible travel for a variety of budgets.
Patrika takes pride in her creative strategies and believes in empowering organizations to think outside of traditional marketing methodologies, whether it be finding a way to attract attendees to an event or helping local businesses attract conscious travelers. Aside from daily work, Patrika is an avid road-tripper and content creator that enjoys detailing her adventures on Instagram.
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Website: www.patrikaalis.com
Wendy Gunn is a confident Christian entrepreneur, speaker, best-selling author, ovarian cancer survivor, and creator of the movement, “Tell Your Story For God’s Glory.”
After her miraculous healing from ovarian cancer, she began achieving BIG goals. She lost 50 pounds the next year and, after age 60, lost 50 more, for a total loss of 100+ pounds, became organized, started her online business, grew her email list to over 12K in just 2 years, and became a best-selling author.
She’s been married for almost 50 years, raised a godly family, homeschooled her children from start to finish, and took her whole family, including grown children and son-in-law, on a dream trip to Italy with miles she’d saved. Her passion is to help you embrace who you were uniquely created by God to be and help you fulfill His purpose for you.
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Website:
https://www.yourhomeforgod.com/
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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wendygunn
Here, we revisit the compelling stories and insights shared by our remarkable guests. Each episode, we bring on visionaries, innovators, and trailblazers who have turned their passions into thriving careers and impactful ventures. Whether you’re a loyal listener or new to our podcast, this archive is a treasure trove of wisdom and motivation. Explore the paths less traveled and get inspired by the extraordinary tales of PASSIONEER’s finest.
Empathy, the ability to understand and share the feelings of another, is increasingly recognized as a pivotal leadership trait. In an ever-evolving business landscape, leaders who exhibit genuine empathy are better equipped to connect, inspire, and drive their teams toward success. But how exactly does empathy shape leadership dynamics? How can it be harnessed to foster stronger relationships, improved decision-making, and a more inclusive work environment? As part of this series, we had the pleasure of interviewing Dr. Angela Butts Chester.
Excerpt from interview with Cynthia Corsetti
Based on your experience and research, can you please share “5 Ways Empathy Will Affect Your Leadership”?
1 . Building Trust and Rapport: Empathy is a powerful tool for building trust and rapport with your team. When you show genuine concern for your employees’ well-being, it fosters a sense of safety and belonging.
Imagine one of your team members is going through a difficult personal situation. Instead of solely focusing on work-related matters, you take the time to listen to their concerns and offer support. Your empathetic response not only helps the employee but also strengthens their trust in your leadership.
2 . Enhancing Communication: Empathetic leaders are skilled communicators. They listen actively and understand the perspectives of others, which leads to more effective and open communication within the organization. During a team meeting, a member expresses concerns about a project’s direction. Instead of dismissing their thoughts, you empathize with their viewpoint, ask for more details, and work together to find a solution. This approach encourages open dialogue and problem-solving.
3 . Fostering Inclusivity: Empathy plays a key role in promoting diversity and inclusivity. As a leader, you can create an inclusive work environment by understanding the unique challenges and needs of your team members. You notice that women in your organization are struggling with work-life balance, particularly due to caregiving responsibilities. To address this, you introduce flexible work arrangements and family-friendly policies, demonstrating empathy for the challenges many women face in their professional and personal lives.
4 . Conflict Resolution: Empathy helps in resolving conflicts and disagreements more effectively. By understanding the emotions and perspectives of those involved, you can mediate conflicts and reach mutually beneficial solutions. Two team members are in a heated dispute over a project’s direction. Instead of taking sides, you meet with each of them separately, empathizing with their concerns. You then facilitate a constructive dialogue where both parties feel heard and understood, ultimately finding common ground and a resolution.
5 . Inspiring and Motivating: Empathetic leaders have the ability to inspire and motivate their teams. When your team members feel that you genuinely care about their success and well-being, they are more likely to be engaged and motivated. In a challenging period, you notice that your team is feeling demotivated. You take the time to have one-on-one conversations with each member, understanding their individual needs and concerns. By providing tailored support and encouragement, you rekindle their enthusiasm and drive to excel.
Join Dr. Angela Chester as she shares parts of her interview with Cynthia Corsetti via podcast.
This will be a 5-part series with a new highlight each week. To read the full feature interview visit: Authority Magazine
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