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This show is to empower you to live a victorious life.

Sequoia T. Gillyard


    • Jan 28, 2024 LATEST EPISODE
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    • 39m AVG DURATION
    • 42 EPISODES


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    Rediscovering God's Truth About You!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2024 33:04


    Do you know what God's truth is discovering you? Have you been agreeing with lies concerning who you are based on what you believe about yourself and what others have spoken over you? If you said, "yes", then you need to check ou this episode and rediscover God's truth about you!

    The Power of Believing in Your Vision

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2022 23:55


    On this episode of the Journey to Empowerment podcast, Angela Guerrero shares how it's important to believe in the vision that God has given each of us. You may find yourself not believing because of what people have said or you don't feel qualified to make the vision a reality. However, we have to cast down the lies and believe the truth that we are more than capable of making our God-given vision a reality.  If you find yourself wrestling with unbelief concerning your vision then this episode is for you!

    Breaking The Habit of Comparing Ourselves to Others

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2022 23:59


    Do you find yourself comparing yourself to others? If you answered yes, don' worry your not alone. The truth is we don't have to compare ourselves. Zenobia N. Porter dive deep into why we compare ourselves and how we can overcome this.

    Create Your Abundant Life

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 11, 2022 28:36


    This episode is about living life beyond fear, excuses, past mistakes and failures, and hurt. You will learn a few steps to take to start living an abundant life.

    Living Life on Your Terms

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2018 36:42


    Many of us live our lives according to the beliefs and opinions of other people. Some of us are too occupied with thinking and being like everyone else wants us to be. What if we made a conscious decision to live life according to God's original plan for us? What if we stopped being afraid of what others will say and just live life on our own terms? Guest Deonna Moore Taylor rocks the boat by sharing her journey of living her life on her own terms. It's my hope that you will be empowered to live life on your terms starting today! Connect with Deonna on social media @theleaderstyle.  

    The Real Shade: Jennifer Harris Story

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2017 50:28


    On this episode, Jennifer Harris shares her story of colorism as a mother of bi-racial children. Jennifer gets real and opens up about having to prove that her children are hers because they are of a lighter skin tone. She shares the hurtful experience of her children being rejected by family and also society. Jennifer combats colorism by affirming her daughters and sharing words to encourage every woman of color who struggles with colorism. This is a must listen to episode!!!

    The Real Shade: A Look At Colorism

    Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2017 34:45


    On the episode, I have the pleasure of speaking with Sarah Webb as she shared her experience as an African-American woman who has been affected by colorism since her childhood. She shares her story of being rejected because of her darker skin. We explore what we believe the root cause of colorism is and how society plays a role in the perpetuation of colorism. 

    Success Beyond A Learning Disability

    Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2017 37:32


    In this episode, Kevin Lewis shares his story of being diagnosed with ADHD at the age of 41. He takes us on his journey of being treated for epilepsy as a child which resulted in his delayed diagnosis of ADHD. Despite his diagnosis, Kevin has successfully obtained several college degrees and is a prolific writer for Rejoicing Hope Magazine and is working towards becoming a certified personal trainer. His story is sure to inspire those who have been diagnosed with ADHD.

    Heather Petero: Build a Legacy Among the Living

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2017 44:56


    In this episode, I have the pleasure of interviewing Musical artist Heather Petero. She explains how a legacy is leaving a gift with someone. Heather also shares how we don't have to wait until we die to give someone a gift. We can gift some with friendship, love, etc. right now while we are alive.

    Self Care is the Best Care

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2017 14:02


    This episode is about putting yourself first and not feeling guilty about it. We are all guilty of going the extra mile for everyone else and neglecting ourselves. It is important that we put ourselves first on our list so we can serve others from a place of fullness and not emptiness. Never allow anyone to guilt you about being your number one priority!

    Live in 2017

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 5, 2017 23:16


    This episode is to encourage you to live in 2017. Do what makes you happy and what scares you. Forget about the naysayers and focus on you. You have lives to change including your own.  

    The Power of Sisterhood

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2016 25:02


    In this episode, Sequoia T. Gillyard shares what real sisterhood is and is not. Being in a sisterhood is a powerful and amazing experience. We have to remember that building genuine relationships is key to being successful in life. I use to have issues with women that stemmed from my childhood but I learned that having sisters has added so much value to my life. I hope you enjoy this episode and find you some real sisters that you can grow with!

    Domestic Violence Survivor: Necole Tinsley

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 3, 2016 60:37


    Necole shares her nightmare of being abused by her husband for two years. She quickly realized that the law was not on her side as they did nothing to protect her from her abuser. Verbally and physically abused, Necole self-esteem dwindled. Her breaking point was being trapped in a speeding car as her abuser wouldn't held her captive. 

    Domestic Violence Survivor: Ruthann McKenzie

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 3, 2016 57:27


    Ruthann shares her experience of dealing with domestic violence. She thought she was in a loving and committed relationship but the tides quickly turn. She experienced verbal and physical abuse. Her unborn child was also traumatized by the abuse. Having her life and her daughter's life at risk was enough for Ruthann to move across the country to start a new life.

    Overcoming Domestic Violence: Jeanetta Potts

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2016 40:24


    Jeaneta Potts, found herself married and pregnant by the age of 17. She also found herself being verbally, emotionally, and physically abused by her husband. She lost her sense of who she was trying to be a good mother and wife. The abuse made her life a living nightmare but she gained the courage to leave so her children could have a better future.

    Domestic Violence Survivor: Cassandra Goodman

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2016 32:43


    Cassandra Goodman shares her story of being verbally, emotionally, and physically abused by a man she once knew as the love of her life. She shares her experience of being isolated from family and friends. This courageous woman recalls the day she had to leave everything behind in order to regain control of her own life for her and her children.

    Suicide Overcomer: Tamara Nicole South

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2016 25:23


    On this episode, Tamara South opens up about finding her mother dead at 6-years-old. Believing she was responsible for her mother's death led her down a path of loneliness and confusion. She tried to commit suicide to stop the pain but by the power of God she was "STOPPED."  

    Suicide Overcomer: Na'Kole Watson

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2016 83:27


    In this episode, Na'Kole Watson shares her story of attempting suicide 22 times. She shares her journey of coming to the realization that she is loved by God and that her life matters. She tackles the subject of many Christians being in church and suicidal. She addresses the need to get help and to not be ashamed in getting help. If you or someone you know have or are currently dealing with suicide then this message is DEFINITELY FOR YOU!

    The Cost of Entrepreneurship

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2016 25:06


    In this episode, Keenya Kelly discusses the sacrifices that entrepreneurs have to make in order to be successful. She also shares her wisdom on things to consider before becoming an entrepreneur. If you desire to be an entrepreneur then you MUST listen to this episode.

    Overcoming Sexual Abuse: Pamela Dukes

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2016 33:26


    Pamela Dukes gets raw and real about being sexually abused by a family member and how her abuse was swept under the rug. She shares her year of being angry at her abusers and those who should have protected her. Wanting to be free from the bondage her anger created, she went through the necessary process of dealing with her past and learning to forgive.

    Overcoming Sexual Abuse: Frances Purrier

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2016 40:48


    Frances Purrier, shares her story of being repeatedly raped as a child. She recalls seeing her mother engaged in prostitution in their family home. Witnessing her mother in sexual acts lead her down a path of becoming addicted to porn.

    Overcoming Sexual Abuse: Shereka Cotton

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2016 85:13


    Shereka Cotton share her experience of being sexually abused by her step-father. She shares the pain she went through for so many years and how she was upset with God. However, she learned to forgive her abuse and build a relationship with her Heavenly Father.

    Overcoming Sexual Abuse: Jajuana Smoot

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2016 32:58


    Jajuana Smoot shares her story of being molested by her step-father for 8 years. She battled depression and suicidal thoughts for many years. Listen to her remarkable story.

    Overcoming Sexual Abuse: Candice Caldwell

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2016 46:04


    In this episode, Candice Caldwell shares her expertise as a counselor why we should seek help after being raped and molested. She dives in and shares why counseling is a big stigma in the African-American Community. 

    Overcoming Sexual Abuse: Romel Williams

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2016 59:48


    In this episode, Romel Williams shares her nightmare of being raped by a stranger in her home while being in college. She shares how she was angry with God and how she tried to kill herself using a bottle of 60 pills.

    Overcoming Sexual Abuse: Ashlee Connors

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2016 34:00


    In this episode, Ashlee Connors shares how she was sexually abused. She kept it a secret for many years and as a result, she became very angry and depressed.

    Overcoming Sexual Abuse: Lakeshia Ramsey

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2016 43:35


    In this episode, Lakeshia Ramsey shared how she was raped 3 times. She was traded by her mother for drugs. One of her rapists was her step brother.

    The Power of Prayer

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2016 40:27


    In this episode James E. Willis discussed why it's important to pray and the power of prayer. Prayer is our telephone line to God. Have you talked to God today?

    Lost in Chaos

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2016 66:17


    In this episode, Elbony Riggins shares her experienceof feeling lost for many years in her life. She shares herstruggles of being in a blended family, not knowing who she was,and how she found her way out of chaos.

    Responding to God's Love

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2016 88:09


    In this episode, Marshay Hayes how we should respond toGod's love. We often here God loves us but how should we show Godwe love him?

    Live Out Your Dreams

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2016 37:51


    In this episode, Ms. Ty Scott King shares how she is living outher dreams and the obstacles she faced to live out her dreams toencourage you to live out your dreams.

    Welfare Identity to a Worth and Wealthy Reality

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2016 47:15


    In this episode Denise J. Hart goes deep and shares her story ofliving on welfare for many years and her journey to discover herworth to become a wealthy business owner.

    Confidence Deficiency

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2016 23:48


    In this episode, Alesia Rhodes discusses her issue with lackingconfidence and how she overcame it.

    The Determination to Win

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 5, 2016 43:05


    Nadia Plunkett shares how we have to know that we are supposed to win. We have to get laser-focused on our target and go after it. On our journey to win we will make a lot of sacrifices but the biggest one is letting go of people who don't desire to win and who desires to keep you stagnate. 

    Going From a Park Bench to a Benchmark Success

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 5, 2016 37:19


    Carol Davis shares her experience of being abused as a child and being beaten every day by her father for many years. She experienced being raped and because of her traumatic experiences, she became an angry and violent person. She finally found peace on a park bench where she lived for a while. However after an encounter with God, her life was transformed and she went from sleeping on a park bench to a benchmark for success.

    Mentally Renewed

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 5, 2016 17:10


    It is important that we renew our minds daily. We take on so much. If we don't release and take time, to renew our minds we can easily get frustrated and stressed out. Kateri McKnight shares her wisdom on being mentally renewed. 

    Resurrection: It's Time for Me to Live

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2016 76:15


    Rasheena Perry shares her story of merrily existing to finally living. She goes deep into how she experienced abuse on all levels. She not only survived but is thriving today.

    The Struggles of Strained Mother and Daughter Relationship

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2016 41:18


    Neka Arnold-Scott shares her heart and describes her tumultuous relationship she had with her mother growing up. She shares how she felt rejected and abandoned. However, in spite of it all, she has learned to forgive herself and her mother.

    The Journey of Entrepreneurship

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2016 24:56


    This episode is where EboniL. Truss goes deep and shares her journey of failing as an entrepreneur, going bankrupt, and rising from failure to build a profitable business.

    The Courage to Start Over

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2016 20:19


    In this episode, Helen Devries shares how she started her life over after a difficult marriage of 25 years. She encourages us to start over every day. 

    Say Bye to Fear

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2016 27:58


    In this episode, Eboni L. Truss speaks on overcoming fear by doing the very thing you are afraid of. The only way to combat fear is with ACTION!

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    Welcome

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2016 2:12


    This episode is to welcome you to the Journey to Empowerment show.

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