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Empower Hour with Lady J

Empower Hour with Host Jodi “Lady J” Watkins

Welcome to Empower Hour with Lady J (formerly The Jodi Watkins Show and originally Breaking Barriers Now Podcast). This is where resilience meets real life—faith, healing, leadership, and the kind of transformation you can actually apply.

About the Show

Empower Hour is a space for honest conversations with people who have been through something and chose to rise anyway. We talk about what it really takes to push through adversity, rebuild your life, and step into purpose with courage and clarity.

What You’ll Hear

Real interviews with real people who have overcome hard seasons and found strength on the other side
Practical takeaways you can use right away—mindset shifts, strategies, and habits that help you move forward
Faith in motion, because belief matters, but so does action

Why Listen

No fluff. No performance. Just truth, encouragement, and perspective from lived experience. If you’re in a season of rebuilding, stretching, healing, or stepping into your next level, you’re in the right place.

Join the Community

Subscribe on your favorite podcast platform and follow along on social media for updates and behind-the-scenes moments. Interact with the host and guests by going to the Becoming the CEO of Your Life™ Community - Podcast Group. You will find episodes and can join discussions for each show with Jodi and her guests.

Visit https://linktr.ee/ladyjempowers to access all episodes and more.

Let’s rise...together.

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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!

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

Support the show

The Jodi Watkins Show, formerly known as Breaking Barriers Now, is sponsored by Convene Connections Corporation and Lady J Global Enterprises LLC.

Are you looking to invest in an all-in-one platform looking to expand and grow and help others do the same? Join us at Convene Communities! Go to https://convenecommunities.com/invest/ to show your interest today! You don't have to worry about anything. All we desire to know is that you are willing to learn more.

Thank you all for being a part of this mission and for allowing me to facilitate these stories in ways I never imagined being able to.

Please share the podcast with everyone you know. If you are interested in sponsoring or appearing as a guest, please contact Jodi Watkins through her link at https://linktr.ee/jodiwatkins.