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Empower Hour with Lady J

Welcome to Empower Hour with Lady J (formerly The Jodi Watkins Show and originally Breaking Barriers Now).

This is where faith, leadership, healing, and intentional living come together through honest conversations and practical wisdom. Whether I'm sharing lessons from my own journey or sitting down with inspiring guests, every episode is designed to help you move forward with greater clarity, courage, and purpose.

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• Honest conversations about leadership, resilience, faith, personal growth, and legacy

• Practical strategies you can apply in your everyday life

• Stories of overcoming adversity, rebuilding after setbacks, and choosing purpose over fear

• Thought-provoking discussions with leaders, entrepreneurs, veterans, authors, and everyday people creating meaningful impact

Some episodes feature special guests. Others are conversations directly from me, sharing insights, experiences, and lessons I'm learning along the way.

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If you're navigating change, rebuilding after disappointment, growing as a leader, or simply striving to become more intentional in the way you live and lead, you're in the right place.

This isn't about perfection.

It's about progress, personal responsibility, and choosing every day to become the person you're called to be.

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Empower Hour with Lady J

Turning Challenges Into Purpose with Crystal Jordan

January 09, 2025 • Jodi Watkins

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In this inspiring episode of The Jodi Watkins Show, I’m joined by the amazing Crystal Jordan, a passionate autism advocate, publishing entrepreneur, and founder of the empowering Becoming Her magazine. Together, we dive into a heartfelt conversation about resilience, faith, and the power of storytelling.

Crystal opens up about her personal journey, from overcoming childhood speech challenges and bullying to becoming a fierce advocate for her non-verbal son. She shares how her experiences ignited her passion for creating platforms that amplify underrepresented voices and raise awareness for autism.

We also explore the importance of self-care, especially for parents of special needs children, and how practices like running, prayer, and faith help us manage stress and avoid burnout. Crystal’s mission to empower women through storytelling is truly inspiring, and her work is a testament to the strength found in vulnerability and community.

This episode is packed with powerful lessons about perseverance, self-empowerment, and the impact of sharing your story. Join us for this uplifting conversation, and leave feeling inspired to embrace your own strength and take the next step on your journey.

Connect with Crystal Jordan:
Follow her work and upcoming initiatives with Becoming Her magazine and her autism awareness projects.

Tune in and be inspired to step into your greatness!

Email: crystaljordantheadvocate@gmail.com
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Call to Action: Find helpful autism resources and advocacy tools at www.ZachariahWorld.com/resources and https://www.zachariahworld.com/freebies

This track was made by my daughter, Jasmine. She is my why for everything I do.

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