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Awaken to Purpose Podcast

Dr. Vernell www.drvernell.com
Join best-selling author, business coach, and consultant, Dr. Vernell and her amazing guests, as they inspire others to move beyond their brokenness to breakthrough and step fully into the person God designed them to be. Every other week, Dr. Vernell explores topics on relationship trauma such as divorce, grief, betrayal, and disappointment from the life people wanted or thought they wanted to pursue purpose. The Awaken to Purpose community is committed to helping people uncover what it means to gracefully walk through the toughest season of people's lives with God's grace. We believe that the key to unlocking God's divine purpose is connected to how people recover from relational trauma.
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Episodes

Self-Medicating to Purpose

Tune in to listen to Purpose Warrior, Brandon Pope, as he shares his story of overcoming alcoholism, divorce, and a bible school dropout to God's purpose. Brandon was a fellow podcaster, host of the Winners Circle Podcast with more than 100 Episodes recorded in 5 months. He is an entrepreneur, aspiring author, and the father of 3 incredible young boys. Follow him on IG @popetheblueprint or subscribe to his YouTube channel! Subscribe to the podcast : https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/awaken-t...

May 06, 202147 minSeason 1Ep. 12

The Blessing in Devastating News

Listen in on this amazing Purpose Warrior's story of experiencing God's blessing after receiving devastating news. Latrina Lenoir understands first-hand how to turn your pain into purpose. After contracting the West Nile virus at the age of 3, which triggered severe brain trauma, doctors told Latrina that her son's diagnosis was "not good." While agonizing whether her son would live or die and sitting alone for days in the hospital without anyone from her family by her side, Latrina reached out ...

Apr 22, 202126 minSeason 1Ep. 11

The Pain of Betrayal & Gaslighting

I cannot wait for you to listen to this amazing Purpose Warrior's story of losing everything after her husband committed her to a mental institution in order to save their marriage. Rochelle Malone is a certified Personal and Executive Coach aka the “ Reset Coach” , a minister, entrepreneur, and co-author, soon-to-be author, and Doctor of Strategic Leadership candidate with over 20 years of leadership experience. Rochelle is on a journey to become the best version of herself with a goal to empow...

Apr 09, 202153 minSeason 1Ep. 10

Purpose in Motion

Shirelle Brown knows what it's like to be overwhelmed, sick, and frustrated, all while trying to live a sold-out life for Jesus. In her book: E.M.B.R.A.C.E M.E - Intentional Practices that Help Me Live Nmotion, Shirelle shares key practices that set her faith, finances, and health Nmotion. These same practices helped her go from facing divorce after one year of marriage and battling chronic illness, to celebrating 30 years and a clean bill of health. Shirelle is the First Lady and minister @ Wor...

Mar 25, 202148 minSeason 1Ep. 9

From Trauma to Triumph

Listen to this amazing Purpose Warrior share her incredible story of how her relationship was eroding her mental health and triggering her childhood, but it was God's grace that she was delivered. Taylor Glynn is the founder of Child, Arise a ministry dedicated to empowering the sleeping girl inside of women, to Arise. She uplifts women by cultivating an environment that allows them to be fully seen and heard, no matter where they are on their path. In sharing her own story of overcoming over 10...

Mar 11, 202147 minSeason 1Ep. 8

Iron Sharpens Iron: Uncut Conversations About Life, Friendship, and God

This Purpose Warrior has a riveting story of how she lived through seasons of hurt and shame within the church as she waiting on God for a husband and family. Dayshawnna Littleton is my best friend, sorority sister, a proud member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., and the person who I wrote about in my debut book, From Pain to Purpose. Dayshawnna is a professional quilter, speaker, guest lecturer, bible teacher, AND the CEO of Love Patch LLC. Dayshawnna designs quilt patterns and creates cust...

Feb 25, 202147 minSeason 1Ep. 7

From Divorce to Mindset Renewal

This Purpose Warrior's heartwrenching story of reinvention after her second divorce. "I met somebody and he was a believer. And, our first conversation on the phone ended with him asking if I would like to pray. And I thought, hello, Lord, and I said, am I being fooled? Is this really happening? Our conversations were wonderful. They were hours upon hours of conversation before we actually even met face to face. And at the time, just as I met this person, I was also diagnosed with cancer." Nneka...

Feb 11, 202135 minSeason 1Ep. 6

Church Hurt in Your Singleness

This Purpose Warrior has a riveting story of how she lived through seasons of hurt and shame within the church as she waiting on God for a husband and family. "I was a Sunday school teacher, I served on the board, I started a young adult ministry, I've led small groups. Mission team, I have made baskets for the homeless, anything you can think of. I think one of the major mistakes I made was thinking that doing these things would somehow prick the heart of God, to see my worthiness to receive th...

Jan 27, 202142 minSeason 1Ep. 5

Waiting on God to Date After 10 Years

This Purpose Warrior shares her incredible story of uncompromising faith and obedience to God after a painful dating experience. Ashley Moore's story is one that many women face, but struggle to overcome. "I prayed a prayer to God, I said, God, I do not want to be in another relationship at all, until you bring me the person that you have picked out to be my spouse.....So most people are not going to pray that both have a prayer. Because I have not been in a relationship for 21 years old, and I'...

Jan 21, 202147 minSeason 1Ep. 4

From Pain to Purpose Uncut

This episode features a colleague, mentor, and friend, Dr. Michael Becerra, who interviews me about my debut book, From Pain to Purpose. Join us for an uncut and unscripted conversation! Dr. Michael D. Becerra is a cross-disciplinary researcher, mental health counselor, educator, and media entrepreneur with over fifteen years of providing instructional and professional services to students and academic faculty. His work experience includes teaching undergraduate, graduate and doctoral counseling...

Jan 14, 202129 minSeason 1Ep. 2

Purpose in the Unexpected

This Purpose Warrior has a phenomenal story to share about trusting God when something unexpected happens in your life. Nicole Rhone's story is one of growth, revelation, and purpose. Nicole Rhone is the CEO of Flourishing, LLC, the host of the Flow and Flourish Podcast, as well as a Transformational Speaker and Capacity Coach who helps women create a balance between their personal and professional lives while prioritizing self-care. Because of her 20+ years of corporate experience, Nicole under...

Jan 14, 202136 minSeason 1Ep. 3

Awaken to Podcast: Introduction

In this brief episode, Dr. Vernell shares why she started the podcast and her vision moving forward. Support the show Subscribe to the podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/awaken-to-purpose-podcast/id1547740739 Subscribe to the Awaken to Purpose YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrlP4_rGBiSUSC6VMhftpbA/featured Follow me on IG: http://www.instagram.com/iamdrvernell Take the K-12 Education Market Quiz: https://bit.ly/K12EducMarketQuiz Take The FREE Purpose Walk Quiz: htt...

Jan 05, 20219 minSeason 1Ep. 1
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