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8/29/25The Power of Detachment & True Desire: Manifesting Success as a Creative Leader with Amy Lee Westervelt
In this episode of the Creative Leader in Action Summit, host Meg King talks with Amy Lee Westervelt, founder of Gratitude and Glamour, creator of Dream Design, certified clinical hypnotherapist, and neuroenergetics practitioner.
They discuss servant leadership, manifestation, emotional healing, mindset rewiring, and how detachment from outcomes can lead to greater fulfillment, abundance, and authentic success. Amy also shares how limiting beliefs and emotional blocks impact leadership — and how alignment can transform both life and business.
What you’ll learn in this episode:
Servant leadership and authentic connection
Attachment vs true desire
How detachment supports abundance
Rewiring limiting beliefs and mindset
Emotional healing and manifestation
Creating success through alignment
A powerful conversation on leadership, mindset, manifestation, emotional healing, and creating a life aligned with your deepest desires.
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Website https://www.amyleewestervelt.com/
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/theamyleewestervelt/
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8/29/25Turning Your Expertise Into Income & Impact with Dr. Cheryl Wood
In this episode of the Creative Leader in Action Summit, host Meg King talks with Dr. Cheryl Wood, international motivational speaker, bestselling author, and women’s empowerment coach.
They discuss mindset, confidence, communication, leadership, and how to turn your expertise into income and impact. Dr. Cheryl shares her journey from corporate America to building a successful speaking and coaching business while helping women overcome fear, imposter syndrome, and self-doubt.
What you’ll learn in this episode:
Turning expertise into profitable offers
Overcoming imposter syndrome and fear
The power of mindset and self-talk
Building confidence and communication skills
Creating multiple income streams
Leadership and personal growth habits
An inspiring conversation about leadership, confidence, communication, entrepreneurship, and building a meaningful business from your lived experiences.
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Website
https://www.cherylempowers.com/
Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/cherylempowers/
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8/29/25Vision, Persistence & Business Growth | Burke Franklin on Entrepreneur Success
What does it really take to build a successful business? In this powerful conversation from the Creative Leader in Action Summit, entrepreneur and Business Power Tools creator Burke Franklin shares why persistence, vision, and clear business planning matter more than ever.
From attracting the right team to building a business that actually lasts, Burke breaks down the mindset shifts entrepreneurs need to stop focusing on problems and start finding solutions.
In this interview, Burke talks about:
Why entrepreneurs need to dream bigger
The power of persistence in business
How business plans attract investors, teams & opportunities
Why collaboration creates stronger companies
The biggest mistakes founders make when pitching ideas
Leadership, mindset & building long-term success
If you're an entrepreneur, business owner, startup founder, or creative leader trying to grow your business with more clarity and direction, this conversation is packed with valuable insights.
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Website
https://www.burkefranklin.com/
LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/burkefranklin
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8/29/25Culture by Design: Building Strong Teams & Better Leadership with Erin Levins
In this episode of the Creative Leader in Action Summit, Meg King sits down with Erin Levins, District Manager for the state of Louisiana at Insperity, to discuss what today’s leaders need to know about workplace culture, employee engagement, servant leadership, and the evolving world of work.
With experience spanning entrepreneurship, community leadership, and corporate leadership, Erin shares valuable insight into how businesses can intentionally create cultures where employees feel valued, supported, and motivated to grow.
Together, Meg and Erin explore the challenges leaders are facing today — from remote work and employee wellness to quiet quitting, communication, accountability, and building trust within teams.
What you’ll learn in this episode:
Building company culture with intention
Why employee engagement matters
The impact of servant leadership
Trust and psychological safety in teams
Remote work and communication challenges
Hiring for stronger team alignment
An insightful conversation on leadership, workplace culture, intentional growth, and creating environments where both people and businesses succeed.
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LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/erinlievens
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8/29/25How Purpose Creates Powerful Leaders | Kenneth Allen Thomas
In this powerful episode of the Creative Leader in Action Summit, Kenneth Allen Thomas — also known as “The Dancing Dad” — shares his incredible journey of leadership, resilience, faith, and purpose.
From growing up with responsibility at a young age to leading teams, building culture inside companies, and helping his son fight leukemia through the power of love, positivity, and dance, Kenny’s story is both emotional and deeply inspiring.
Inside this conversation, we discuss:
Building a resilient mindset
Creating strong company culture
Leadership through adversity
The power of vision, mission, and values
Leading with empathy and purpose
Faith, family, and personal growth.
This episode is for leaders, entrepreneurs, parents, and anyone navigating challenges while trying to grow personally and professionally.
Watch now and share your biggest takeaway in the comments.
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LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/kennith-allen-thomas-480b39128
Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/kennyclutch_/
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8/29/25Leading with Core Values: The Key to Stronger Teams & Lasting Success with Judy Whelan
In this episode of the Creative Leader in Action Summit, host Meg King talks with Judy Whelan, founder and CEO of the Centre of Strategic Change, about leadership, workplace culture, and the importance of core values.
They discuss communication, accountability, remote work challenges, strategic thinking, and how strong leadership creates cultures where people feel respected, heard, and valued.
What you’ll learn in this episode:
Why core values shape leadership
Building healthy workplace culture
Communication and listening skills
Strategic vs tactical thinking
Accountability and team recognition
Navigating remote work challenges
A thoughtful and inspiring conversation on leadership, culture, strategic thinking, and what it truly means to lead with clarity and purpose.
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6/9/26Unlocking Intuition & Inner Wisdom for Greater Leadership with Asim Alawaski
In this episode of the Creative Leader in Action Summit, host Meg King talks with Asim Alawaski, empowerment coach, author, and intuitive mentor, about intuition, self-awareness, and leading from within.
Together, Meg and Asim explore the importance of slowing down, quieting the mind, trusting yourself, and creating space for inspiration in a world filled with constant noise, pressure, and distraction.
What you’ll learn in this episode:
Using intuition for leadership and decisions
Quieting the mind and reducing overwhelm
Trusting your inner guidance
The impact of burnout and overworking
Mindfulness, stillness, and self-awareness
Building daily intuitive practices
An inspiring and thought-provoking conversation on personal growth, intuitive leadership, healing, and learning to trust yourself more deeply.
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Website:
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/AsimAliloski/
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