Episodes 58
Avg. Duration 50m
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Apple Rating 5.0 (2)
Since Jan 2025
Latest Episode Jan 2026

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Empowered & Out is the podcast for anyone who wants a career that feels aligned, meaningful, and authentic. Hosted by career purpose and confidence coach Jonathan Barbe, each episode explores confidence, identity, and self-worth at work through coaching insights and candid conversations with leaders and change-makers redefining success. Rooted in LGBTQ+ lived experience and open to everyone, this podcast supports listeners navigating burnout, career transitions, toxic workplaces, and the pressure to mask who they are. Whether you’re rebuilding confidence, seeking clarity, or ready to show up more fully at work, Empowered & Out is here to help — without apology.

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S2E3 Authenticity Over Hierarchy: How Gen Z Is Changing Work Culture

Jan 21, 2026 57m

What happens when a Gen Zer walks into a workplace that wasn’t built for them… and decides to remix the whole thing? 👀In this episode, Jonathan sits down with Zach Conklin — a 3+1 business student at…

S2E2 Leading with Heart: Authenticity, Inclusion & Queer Visibility with Susan Cameron-Jung

Jan 16, 2026 1h 5m

What happens when authenticity isn’t just a buzzword — but a way of leading, parenting, and living?In this powerful episode of Empowered & Out, Jonathan Barbe sits down with Susan Cameron-Jung —…

S2E1 How to Prosper in 2026: Visibility, Identity & Choosing Yourself

Jan 16, 2026 7m

2026 is the year you stop shrinking. The year you step into rooms you once felt unqualified for. The year you finally claim that you are visible, valuable, and chosen.In this season kickoff episode…

S1E55 Empowered & Out with Guest Laurier Tiernan

Dec 24, 2025 1h 10m

Today’s guest is an artist who has lived, created, and survived in ways that crack open your heart. From poetry and music heard around the world to a deeply human mission to keep LGBTQ+ youth alive…

S1E54 Empowered & Out with Guest Joseph Federico

Dec 16, 2025 40m

Mystic Marketing & Messy Action: Authentic Branding for Queer Creatives with Joseph FedericoWhat if your marketing felt more like magic than a chore?In this episode of Empowered and Out, I’m…

S1E53 Empowered & Out with Guest Francisco Rodriguez

Dec 12, 2025 1h 8m

Francisco Rodriguez: Resilience, Identity & Leading With Passion + GratitudeFrom being born premature with an uncertain future to breaking barriers as a first-generation queer Latino in HR and…

S1E52 Empowered & Out with Guest Charlotte Snowden

Dec 09, 2025 57m

🔥 Walking Away Without a Plan B — Career Courage, Burnout Recovery & Portfolio Paths with Charlotte SnowdenIn this episode of Empowered & Out, Jonathan sits down with Charlotte Snowden —…

S1E51 Empowered & Out with Guest Daniele Brunetto

Dec 04, 2025 1h 11m

Navigating Multicultural Workplaces Without Losing Yourself — with Daniele BrunettoWhat happens when your “dream job” starts draining your soul — and you can’t tell if it’s the culture, the pace, or…

S1E50 Empowered & Out with Guest Tas Kronby

Dec 02, 2025 1h 27m

Design With All in Mind — Tas on Surviving, Thriving, and Creating Inclusive SpacesWhat does it mean to rebuild your identity after growing up in control, trauma, and silence—and then use that…

S1E49 Empowered & Out with Guest Jamie Graceffa

Nov 27, 2025 1h 22m

The Business of Kindness: Why Empathy at Work Isn’t Soft — It’s Smart (with Jamie Graceffa, Founder of Kind Cards)Episode DescriptionWhat if kindness wasn’t just a “nice to have,” but a game-changer…

S1E48 Empowered & Out with Guest Sam Malone

Nov 25, 2025 1h 26m

Finding Your Authentic Voice with Sam MaloneWhat if the very sound of your voice could transform how the world sees you?In this episode of Empowered & Out, host Jonathan Barbe welcomes Sam…

S1E47 Empowered & Out with Guest Sharee Salles

Nov 20, 2025 1h 2m

Guest: Sharee Salles — lesbian mom, special education teacher, temple religious-school educator, and personal trainer specializing in clients of all sizes, including those navigating eating…

S1E46 Empowered & Out with Guest Mary Ellen Murrah

Nov 18, 2025 1h 14m

Lead & Belong — Showing Up Fully at Work (with Mary Ellen Murrah)Guest: Mary Ellen Murrah — Chief Strategy & Marketing Officer, Vista Consulting; co-owner, Groundwater Creative; proud…

S1E45 Empowered & Out with Guest Joe "The Soul Coach" Coleman

Nov 13, 2025 1h 20m

Loving Yourself Through the Mess: Trauma, Somatics & Community with Joe “The Soul Coach” ColemanEpisode SummaryToday’s guest radiates warmth, wisdom, and unapologetic authenticity. Joseph “Joe…

S1E44 Empowered & Out with Guest Dr. Jess Spohn

Nov 11, 2025 1h 8m

Leading Without a Blueprint — Visibility, Resilience & Authenticity with Dr. Jess Spohn (they/them)What does it mean to lead when there’s no roadmap for someone like you?In this powerful episode…

S1E43 Empowered & Out with Guest Amelia J. Michael

Nov 06, 2025 1h 15m

Gender Isn’t Binary, Inclusion Isn’t Optional — with Amelia J. MichaelGuest: Amelia J. Michael (they/them) — Gender inclusion speaker, trainer, and author of Gender Inclusion at Work.In this episode…

S1E42 Empowered & Out with Guests Holly Allen & Victoria Sexton

Nov 04, 2025 1h 5m

Authenticity, Mentorship & Belonging in the South — with Holly Allen & Victoria SextonGuests:Holly Allen (she/her) — Career Services Professional & former Casting Director/Acting Coach…

S1E41 Empowered & Out with Guest Passion Rutledge

Oct 30, 2025 58m

Rest, Belonging & Food Justice with Passion RutledgeGuest: Passion Rutledge — Finance & Operations Director, National Farm to School Network; writer exploring healing, identity, and…

S1E39 Empowered & Out with guest Sarah A Scala

Oct 28, 2025 1h 2m

Leadership, Kindness & Psychological Safety (ft. Sarah A. Scala, PCC)Kindness isn’t soft—it’s strategic. Consultant, coach, and educator Sarah A. Scala (she/her) joins Empowered & Out to…

S1E40 Empowered & Out with guest Ben Crawford

Oct 28, 2025 1h 16m

Authenticity in Automotive with Ben Crawford (Carwow)Summary:From “accidental” student advocate to leading media & brand partnerships at Carwow, Ben Crawford shares what visibility looks like…

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Empowered & Out has published 58 episodes since January 2025, covering topics in Business, Careers.

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