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Empowered & Out

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

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01:02:12

Why Success Shouldn’t Cost You Your Peace

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2026/04/21

What happens when the job that looks impressive on paper is quietly draining the life out of you?In this episode of Empowered & Out, Coach Jon sits down with returning guest Dani Brunetto, a career navigation coach based in Brussels, to talk about burnout in a way that goes far beyond “just being tired.” Together, they unpack how burnout actually starts, why so many high-performing people miss the signs, how toxic workplace systems fuel it, and what real recovery and prevention can look like

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01:17:31

Confidence, Visibility, and the Fear of Being Seen

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2026/04/14

In this powerful episode of Empowered & Out, Coach Jon sits down with returning guest Joseph Federico for a real, honest conversation about visibility, confidence, queer identity, entrepreneurship, and what it actually takes to build a life and career without shrinking yourself to fit in. Together, they unpack how fear, shame, burnout, masking, and old survival patterns keep so many LGBTQ+ professionals — especially gay men — stuck, overthinking, and playing small.They also dig into the

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01:18:28

Religious Harm, Queer Identity, and the Long Road...

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2026/04/07

In this deeply important and at times heavy conversation, Coach Jon sits down with Lucas Wilson — researcher, writer, and editor of Shame, Sex, Attraction: Survivor Stories of Conversion Therapy — to talk about the lasting impact of conversion therapy, evangelicalism, white Christian nationalism, and the long road back to self-trust.Luke shares his lived experience growing up in a conservative religious environment, attending Liberty University, and spending four years in its conversion therapy

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01:05:51

The Cost of Hiding: A Black Gay Engineer’s Path Back...

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2026/03/31

In this episode of Empowered and Out, Coach Jon sits down with Phillip Hargrove, instructor of mechanical and aerospace engineering at the University of Central Florida and former NASA Kennedy Space Center engineer, for a deeply honest conversation about authenticity, identity, and what it means to return to yourself.Phillip shares his journey from working at NASA to making a bold career pivot into education, and how that transition helped him recognize what true alignment really feels like

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01:03:01

Too Much, Too Femme, Too Loud? Why Authentic...

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2026/03/24

What happens when your style, voice, or presence gets judged before your leadership ever does?In this episode of Empowered and Out, Coach Jon sits down with Aaron Roberts, an operations director at a leading fertility hospital in central London, to talk about leadership, identity, performance, and what it means to succeed without shrinking yourself to fit someone else’s version of professionalism.Aaron shares his journey from being bullied as a young queer person, to navigating corporate healthcare

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00:50:58

“Self-Acceptance Is My Superpower”: Coming Out Later...

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2026/03/17

What does it mean to come out later in life — and then learn how to live, work, and lead from that truth?In this powerful returning guest episode of Empowered & Out, Coach Jon welcomes back Aime Hutton for a deeper conversation about identity, self-acceptance, coming out in adulthood, and what it takes to feel safe and seen in the workplace. Aime shares her personal journey of coming out in her 40s, the fear she carried before saying it out loud, the role family played in that process, and how

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00:53:48

Breaking Stereotypes: LGBTQ+ Leadership in the...

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2026/03/10

What does it look like to lead with integrity in an industry that still clings to outdated assumptions about masculinity and who “belongs”? In this episode of Empowered & Out, Coach Jon sits down with Chris Malden, owner of Prestige Security, to talk about coming out at 19, building credibility in a male-dominated field, and what real workplace inclusion actually requires.Chris gets honest about stereotypes gay men still face in security, why “allyship” can sometimes become too much, and the

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01:07:58

You’re Not Late: Coming Out Later and Rebuilding...

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2026/03/04

What happens when you stop living on autopilot… and finally tell yourself the truth?In this episode of Empowered & Out, Coach Jon sits down with Mark Dembo — business leader, executive education professional at Cornell University, coach, and co-host of Coming Inside Out — to talk about the chapter so many people live quietly: coming out later in life, and what that changes in your confidence, leadership, and day-to-day experience at work.Mark shares what shifted internally before anything

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01:05:40

Queer Leadership, Inclusive AI, and Burnout Recovery...

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2026/02/24

In this episode of Empowered & Out, Coach Jon sits down with Dr. Steve Yacovelli (aka The Gay Leadership Dude) for a powerful conversation about what leadership looks like right now—especially for LGBTQ+ professionals navigating workplace change, performative allyship, burnout, and the rise of AI.Steve brings decades of experience in leadership development, organizational change, belonging, and learning strategy (including work with organizations like Disney and IBM). He breaks down what queer

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01:12:32

Visibility Is a Strategy, Not a Personality

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2026/02/17

In this episode of Empowered & Out, Coach Jon sits down with Ryan M. McCarthy for a sharp, honest, and surprisingly funny conversation about radical authenticity, visibility as strategy, and what it really takes to stay human inside high-pressure work cultures. 🧠✨Ryan shares what it means to “translate yourself” across cultures and power structures, how identity can feel like a mask we’re constantly updating, and why reading the room isn’t the same thing as shrinking. They also get real about

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01:04:00

The Hidden Cost of Hiding: Burnout, Brain Health, and...

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2026/02/10

What does it really cost to keep editing yourself at work?In this episode of Empowered & Out, host Jonathan Barbe sits down with Dr. Ty McKinney (Calgary, Alberta) to talk about the brain-and-body toll of staying “less than fully you” on the job — especially for LGBTQ+ professionals.Dr. Ty lives at the intersection of neuroscience, psychology, leadership, and queer entrepreneurship, and he breaks down burnout in a way you can actually feel and understand: stress hormones, cognitive overload,

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01:13:19

Queer Time, Becoming, and the Courage to Stay Visible

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2026/02/04

Queer Time, Becoming, and the Courage to Stay Visible — with Colin BelcourtWhat does it mean to live in the in-between?In this expansive and deeply honest episode of Empowered & Out, Jonathan sits down with writer and former HR/DEI leader Colin Belcourt, author of the forthcoming memoir The Blue Hour Gospel—a lyrical, fragmented exploration of queer time, self-erasure, survival, and the slow work of becoming whole.Together, they unpack what it means to move through careers and communities while

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01:08:47

Reinventing at 50: Travel, Beauty & Building a Life...

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2026/01/28

What happens when you reach midlife and realize there’s more inside you waiting to be expressed?In this episode of Empowered & Out, Jonathan sits down with Emmanuel Denizot — a longtime film and television subtitler who spent over 25 years translating stories across cultures before choosing to rewrite his own. After turning 50, Emmanuel stepped into a bold pivot, launching Partant, a series of intimate, culture-centered weekend experiences designed to foster authentic connection, curiosity, and

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00:57:48

Authenticity Over Hierarchy: How Gen Z Is Changing...

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2026/01/21

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 Elon University earning three degrees in four years (casual flex), juggling multiple jobs, entrepreneurial projects, and a front-row seat to how Gen Z is changing the future of work.They get into:✨ Why Gen Z brings an entrepreneurial mindset into every role (not just startups)✨ Redefining success

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01:05:58

Leading with Heart: Authenticity, Inclusion & Queer...

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2026/01/16

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 — a queer leader, foster parent, yogi, and Business Development & Inclusion Manager at Auscare Support in Sydney — for a deeply honest conversation about what it truly means to lead with heart.Susan shares her journey of coming out at 19 in London and building a career across disability, LGBTQIA+, and

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How to Prosper in 2026: Visibility, Identity &...

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2026/01/16

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 of Empowered & Out, host Jonathan sets the tone for a powerful year centered on visibility, authenticity, and what prosperity truly means for LGBTQ+ professionals and leaders.Prosperity isn’t just about money — it’s about identity, belonging, confidence, and making aligned decisions that honor who you

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01:10:25

Empowered & Out with Guest Laurier Tiernan

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2025/12/24

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 and hopeful — Laurier Tiernan is here to talk art, survival, identity, and their brand-new book Fifty-Five Ways to Survive. Trust me… this conversation is going to stay with you. In this powerful episode of Empowered & Out, Jonathan sits down with interdisciplinary queer artist Laurier Tiernan, whose

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Empowered & Out with Guest Joseph Federico

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2025/12/16

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 joined by Joseph Federico (he/they) — a seasoned marketing maven with 20+ years of experience, founder of J Federico Marketing and Anchors to Dusk Publishing, spooky season enthusiast, and creator of the new witchy workbook Mystic Marketing: Queer Magic and Modern Brandcraft.Joseph has done it all — from

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Empowered & Out with Guest Francisco Rodriguez

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2025/12/12

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 beyond — Francisco’s story is one of resilience, triumph, and authenticity. Today, we’re diving into how passion, gratitude, and living boldly can reshape not only a career but an entire community.In this powerful episode of Empowered & Out, Jonathan sits down with Francisco Rodriguez — a

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Empowered & Out with Guest Charlotte Snowden

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2025/12/09

🔥 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 — Career & Leadership Coach, NLP Practitioner, and founder of Step Up for Success. With over 20 years in organizational leadership, Charlotte has walked away from toxic workplaces not once, but twice — both without a Plan B — and rebuilt a career that actually fits her life and values.Together we dig

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