VBB Episodes

Peggy Shaw turned a childhood with a loveless, cult-leading mother who denied her children even basic education into a life as a licensed clinical psychotherapist, best-selling author, and fearless mother-bear.

Linda Dröfn Gunnarsdóttir is executive director of the Icelandic Association for Women's Shelters and a dream guest to talk about the United Nations' 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence and the Nordic Paradox?

Lauren Wellbank’s smile could light up the dark side of the moon, but she was once a woman lost in the violent storm of gender-based abuse. Now her smile represents the hope in her story that she shares with us.

Blyth Hill’s passion for fashion and compassion for the cause of human trafficking seemed incompatible until she decided to wear only dresses for a month, inspiring Dressember, a global campaign that has raised over $20 million to fight human trafficking.

What is the root cause of codependency and codependent behaviour, and how to free yourself from the codependent trap, is the specialty of Darlene Lancer, who literally wrote the book Codependency for Dummies, and more.

Aura Martinez has a dream job: traveling the world as a flight attendant. However, self-doubt once kept eating away at her joy. How Aura rebuilt her life into one of enduring fulfillment is a story of curiosity as the cure.

Does the witch stereotype discredit women’s power, as it did historically, or is it a form of empowerment inspired by modern media heroines? Historian Rissa Miller helps determine the difference.

Temi Ajibewa is a Personal Brand Expert, Business Coach, Bestselling Author, Mentor, and Transformational Speaker helping visionary women gain clarity, master their influence, and monetize their brilliance. Get to know her.

Barbara Stone spent 25 years climbing the corporate ladder, and on the brink of becoming a President in her industry, she realized that she was living someone else’s definition of success. Today, Barb is an acclaimed TEDx speaker, leadership coach, and author helping others define their own versio…

Going from trauma to triumph is a choice. Rev. Dr. Xenia Barnes should know. In 2017, her nephew was murdered; in 2021, she was diagnosed with pulmonary fibrosis and lupus, terminal illnesses requiring a double lung transplant. Today, her life is a masterclass in resilience, radical self-acceptance…

Annie Izmirliyan is a financial planner, a maverick who blends concepts of emotional wellness with strategies to create a safe and supportive environment for transformative growth.

Hollywood actress, author, and coach Walker Kimberly Brandt wears her heart on her sleeve in a conversation that is uncomfortable and precious.

Annmarie Waite's method of care is warm and genuine, somewhat akin to confiding in a trusted friend, so, naturally, she incorporated that caring approach into the name of her business — “Girlfriend's Health."

Trauma recovery coach Teresa Ford shares her experience of unlearning emotional chaos and helping women reclaim their innate wholeness.

Stand-up Comedian, Author, and Coach Holly Shaw, in her latest book, Queen Lessons: What Standup Comedy Taught Me About Dealing with Life’s Hecklers and Finding Courage in Your Queen Years, distills wisdom earned from the stage that applies to real-life hecklers who make it their business to keep y…

Entrepreneur and coach Kat Sterling asks tough questions that most people try to avoid; in fact, she wrote the book "Why They Are Winning And You Are Not; The Steps To Finding Success In Life.” If you’ve ever experienced self-doubt, this is a conversation for you.

Dianne Harris knows all about Love Bombing, how good it feels, and how insidious the execution is as a form of abuse, but as a certified Life and Relationship Coach, she teaches women how to break free.

Deena Baikowitz, also known as Fireball Deena, is a dynamic coach, trainer, facilitator, speaker, comedian, and self-proclaimed extrovert who supports women in discovering their own innate fire.

VIRGIN.BEAUTY.BITCH: three words that have disempowered so many women for so long, but can these same words also empower personal growth and guide the evolution of womanhood?

Koya Bakare is an Emporium Digest cover model featured in Essence, Vogue, InStyle, and Fashion Week. She’s also a National Beauty Pageant Winner, but what she cherishes most is finding her voice and sharing how others might find theirs.

Dr. Jody Carrington is a psychologist, author, and speaker who is passionate about inspiring people to rediscover the power of human connection, especially now that we live in the shadows of a loneliness epidemic.

Perfecting Beauty; Women Need Not Apply! A conversation about the world’s first beauty competition for AI-generated women.

Turning Pain Into Power highlights Tori Jenae's work as a trauma-informed confidence and relationship coach who inspires the transformation of pain into our purpose and our wounds into wisdom.

Bunni Ambrosia Grows From Basket-Case To Wonder Woman!  If some lives are linear, Bunny Ambrosia’s is more of a winding country road with twists of loss, heartbreak, recovery, and hard-won triumphs.