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The podcast for the enthusiastic entrepreneur. Every week, we bring you inspiring stories, practical tips, and valuable insights from successful entrepreneurs who are making a positive impact in the world. Whether you are just starting out or looking to scale your business, PASSIONEER Magazine The Podcast will help you achieve your goals with more clarity, confidence, and creativity.

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September 3, 202620 min

EP 98 | Carolyn Dowdy: Caring Without Losing Yourself

What happens when the person caring for everyone else is running out of strength? In this episode of the PASSIONEER Podcast, Dr. Angela sits down with Carolyn Dowdy, founder of Caregiver Mental Wellness, to have an important conversation about the emotional and mental realities of caregiving. Caregiving is often described through love, sacrifice, and responsibility. But behind those words can be exhaustion, identity loss, isolation, grief, and the pressure to keep going even when you have very little left to give. Carolyn's work focuses on helping caregivers recognize that their own mental and emotional wellness matters too. Together, she and Dr. Angela explore what happens when caregivers consistently put themselves last, how caregiving can reshape our sense of identity, and why asking for support should never be viewed as weakness. They also talk about the role of faith, resilience, boundaries, and practical self-care in navigating one of life's most demanding responsibilities. Because caring for someone else should not require you to disappear in the process. In this episode: • The hidden emotional realities of caregiving • Recognizing caregiver burnout and exhaustion • Protecting your identity while caring for others • Why caregivers often struggle to ask for help • Faith, resilience, and the caregiving journey • Practical ways to support caregiver mental wellness If you are a caregiver, love someone who is caregiving, or simply want to better understand the people carrying this often-invisible responsibility, this conversation is for you.

August 29, 202619 min

EP 97 | Mikael Avatar: Born Dead - Chose to Burn Bright

Mikael Avatar: Born Dead. Chose to Burn Bright. | Resilience, Leadership & Purpose What if the life you were told was impossible could become the life that inspires thousands?On this episode of PASSIONEER Magazine: The Podcast, Dr. Angela Chester sits down with Mikael Avatar resilience coach, Paralympic world-record holder, motivational speaker, and creator of the Mikael Avatar Method, for an unforgettable conversation about overcoming adversity, mental strength, conscious leadership, personal transformation, and creating a joyful legacy. Mikael's story begins with an extraordinary challenge. Born without a heartbeat for 45 minutes and diagnosed with cerebral palsy, he grew up facing circumstances that could have defined his future. Instead, he chose to challenge the word "impossible."He went on to become a Paralympic world-record holder in the long jump, sail across the Atlantic at age 20 with what was considered an "impossible" crew, coach more than 1,000 clients, inspire hundreds of thousands through keynote speaking, and create more than 1,000 works of art. But Mikael's greatest lesson isn't about achievement. It's about how we choose to live between the achievements. In this powerful conversation, Mikael shares: • What resilience really looks like when life says "impossible" • How to stop living on autopilot • The power of his daily 1% Pause practice • Why small habits can create extraordinary transformation • The connection between mental training and high performance • How laughter and joy can strengthen conscious leadership • Breaking through limiting beliefs and old identities • Turning adversity into wisdom and personal power • Building a life that you actually love waking up to • What it means to create a joyful legacy Mikael's philosophy challenges the traditional definition of success. Instead of constantly pushing harder, he encourages us to pause, become aware, and make intentional choices that compound over time. Because sometimes the breakthrough isn't found in doing more. Sometimes it's found in stopping long enough to see what needs to change. "Born dead. Chose to burn bright." That isn't simply Mikael Avatar's motto. It is an invitation to every person who has ever been told that their circumstances, diagnosis, past, failures, or limitations determine what is possible. Your story isn't over. There may still be a whole lot of life left to live, create, laugh about, and leave behind.

August 28, 202627 min

EP 96 |Deborah Yager: From Shame to Self-Mastery

Deborah Yager: From Shame to Self-Mastery | NLP, Confidence & TransformationWhat happens when you stop allowing your past to define your future?On this episode of PASSIONEER Magazine: The Podcast, Dr. Angela Chester sits down with Deborah Yager, Master Trainer of NLP, High Performance Coach, and co-founder of Yager Training, for a deeply honest conversation about personal transformation, resilience, confidence, shame, and learning to step fully into your power.Deborah's journey is anything but ordinary. After years of addiction, toxic relationships, financial hardship, and profound self-doubt, she found herself at a crossroads. Her introduction to Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) opened the door to a completely different way of understanding herself, her beliefs, and what was possible for her life.Today, Deborah uses advanced NLP, hypnosis, the Yager Method, and high-performance coaching to help entrepreneurs, coaches, health professionals, and other high-achievers break through internal patterns that may be keeping them stuck. But perhaps the most powerful part of her story is what happened when she stopped hiding it. In this conversation, Deborah opens up about: • Transforming a painful past into personal power • Breaking through limiting beliefs and self-doubt • The connection between NLP and personal transformation • Understanding the hidden patterns that sabotage success • Moving beyond shame and learning to own your story • Building confidence when you don't yet believe in yourself • The difference between understanding change and embodying it • Why high-achievers can still struggle with internal barriers • Empowering women to become unapologetic and liberated • Using your story as a source of strength rather than something to hide Deborah's story is a powerful reminder that transformation doesn't always begin when we have confidence. Sometimes, it begins when we simply decide to keep showing up. Her journey from addiction and shame to entrepreneurship, leadership, and coaching demonstrates that the identity we have lived with is not necessarily the identity we have to keep. If you've ever struggled with self-doubt, felt trapped by your past, questioned whether you were capable of more, or wondered whether it's possible to truly reinvent yourself, this conversation is for you. Your past may be part of your story, but it does not have to be the author of your future.

August 24, 202621 min

EP 95 | Emily Green on Confidence, Business & the Power of Saying NO!

What does it really take to build a successful business while becoming more confident, intentional, and authentic along the way?On this episode of PASSIONEER Magazine: The Podcast, Dr. Angela Chester sits down with Emily Green, entrepreneur, TEDx speaker, consultant, and founder of Emily Green, LLC, for an inspiring conversation about entrepreneurship, leadership, personal development, confidence, and the lessons that come with building a life and business on your own terms.

August 4, 202626 min

EP 94 | Suzanne Horton: Healing the Caregiver

What happens when personal loss becomes a lifelong mission to serve others? In this episode of the PASSIONEER Podcast, Dr. Angela welcomes Suzanne Horton, licensed mental health therapist and founder of the CareGivers Grief Commission, for a heartfelt conversation about leadership, purpose, and the often unseen journey of family caregivers. Inspired by caring for her father during the final years of his life, Suzanne transformed her own experience of grief into a mission to support caregivers who frequently put their own emotional and mental well-being last. Together, she and Dr. Angela explore the realities of caregiving, the gaps in support systems, and the importance of creating spaces where caregivers are seen, heard, and equipped to thrive. They also discuss how faith, resilience, and servant leadership can emerge through life's most challenging seasons, and why caring for yourself is not a luxury, but a necessity when caring for others. Whether you are a caregiver, a leader, or someone walking alongside a loved one through illness or loss, this conversation offers encouragement, wisdom, and hope. In this episode: The emotional realities of family caregiving Transforming grief into purpose Supporting the mental wellness of caregivers Leadership through compassion and service Faith, resilience, and healing Building a mission from lived experience Subscribe for more conversations that inspire purpose-driven leadership, personal growth, and meaningful impact.

July 29, 202634 min

EP 93 | Dr. Xanthe Scharff: World Day Against Trafficking in Person 2026

On this special episode of PASSIONEER Magazine The Podcast, Dr. Angela Chester sits down with Dr. Xanthe Scharff, Editor at Large of The Freedom Fund, in recognition of World Day Against Trafficking in Persons. Together, they discuss the realities of modern human trafficking, the factors that make individuals vulnerable to exploitation, and why awareness alone is not enough. Dr. Scharff shares insights into prevention, global collaboration, and the importance of supporting communities most at risk. Dr. Xanthe Scharff The Freedom Fund World Day Against Trafficking World Day Against Trafficking in Persons #humantrafficking, #modernslavery, #traffickingawareness, #humanrights, #endinghumantrafficking, #antitrafficking, #traffickingprevention, #exploitation, #globaladvocacy, #socialimpact, #nonprofitleadership PASSIONEER Magazine PASSIONEER Magazine The Podcast Dr. Angela Chester women in leadership changemakers global leadership freedom and dignity #advocacypodcast, #socialjustice, #awarenessinterview,

July 16, 202626 min

E 92 | Helping, Healing, Leading with Ana Sams, MA, LMFT

In this insightful episode of PASSIONEER Magazine: The Podcast, Dr. Angela Chester welcomes Anastacia "Ana" Sams, MA, LMFT, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, for a meaningful conversation about emotional wellness, healthy relationships, and living with greater intention.

June 15, 202627 min

EP 91 | Kate Assaraf Founder & CEO at Dip

What does it take to create meaningful transformation in your life and business? On this episode of PASSIONEER Magazine: The Podcast, Dr. Angela Chester sits down with Kate Assaraf for an engaging conversation about mindset, personal growth, and the powerful connection between self-awareness and success. Kate shares her insights on overcoming limiting beliefs, cultivating confidence, and developing the habits that support lasting change. Through her work, she helps individuals recognize their potential, move beyond self-imposed barriers, and create lives that align with their goals and values. In this inspiring discussion, we explore: • The role mindset plays in personal and professional success • How limiting beliefs impact growth and achievement • Building confidence through intentional action • Creating sustainable habits for long-term transformation • Embracing change and stepping into new opportunities • Defining success on your own terms Whether you're an entrepreneur, leader, or someone seeking greater fulfillment, this conversation offers valuable insights to help you move forward with clarity and purpose. Tune in and discover why transformation begins with the way we think, the choices we make, and the courage to become who we're meant to be. PASSIONEER Magazine: The Podcast Bold Ideas. Brave Pursuits. Boundless Inspiration.

June 4, 202628 min

EP 90 | Glenn Poulos: Author • Co-Founder • Vice President & General Manager of Gap Wireless Inc.

In this episode of the PASSIONEER Magazine The Podcast, Dr. Angela sits down with entrepreneur, strategist, and author Glenn Poulos to discuss leadership, reinvention, relationship-building, and the mindset required to create sustainable success. What does it take to build a successful business, exit it, and then have the courage to start over? Let's find out!

May 18, 202616 min

EP 89 | Dr. Xanthe Scharff and Evelyn Chumbow: Advocates Against Modern Day Slavery

Modern slavery is not a thing of the past. Today, an estimated 50 million people worldwide are trapped in forced labor, exploitation, and human trafficking. In this important conversation, Dr. Angela sits down with trafficking survivor and advocate Evelyn Chumbow and global anti-slavery leader Dr. Xanthe Scharff to discuss the realities of modern-day slavery, the urgent need for survivor-led solutions, and the work being done to create lasting change.