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Becoming Power

Valerie Black
Power
Leadership
Mindfulness
Caring Out Loud
Public Speaking
World Central Kitchen
Fear
Professional Identity
Imagination
Women In Leadership
Grounding Techniques
Authenticity
Inner Power
Hybrid Professionals
Nervous System Healing
Becoming Power
Alaska Wilderness
Art
Historical Fiction
Speculative Fiction

What is power? Well, that's complicated. We've learned to associate power with money, influence, position, fame, politics, and even certain bodies. Becoming Power is a podcast about a different perspective on power. Host Valerie Black highlights how true power emerges from the practices that help us transform and evolve as humans and serve as a foundation for our work in the world. She talks with ... more

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I keep noticing something in my work, in my friendships, even in myself: so many people are starving for permission.

Permission to rest. To stop performing all the time. To tell the truth.

Permission to become stranger, more tender, more sweet. Per... more

Do you know what it would feel like to arrive in your power?

We talk about power like it's a destination but I don't think that that's true. I mean, I have had clear, undeniable moments that I can point to and say, yes, that was me. I was lightning.... more

It was two and a half years ago, but I can still taste it—that mix of confusion, grief, fear, and exasperation from the job hunt after a layoff.

I kept hearing the same things:

“You’re overqualified.”

“You don’t quite fit this role.”

“Your resume d... more

There are times in the world and in our lives when hope feels abstract. Maybe there’s a little ironic detachment. Maybe it’s more of a passive wish than taking action.

And there’s nothing wrong with wishing. But what I’m craving, and what I believe ... more

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Recent Guests

Sarabeth Bickerton
Coach and consultant studying professional identity and leadership
Change Agency
Episode: EP 2.09 - Permission to Become: A Love Letter to Your Power
Brooke Edwards
Former wilderness guide in Alaska; expert on healing from hypervigilance and grief
Independent
Episode: EP 2.09 - Permission to Become: A Love Letter to Your Power
Shirley Showalter
Former professor, college president, and activist
Mennonite background; Fetzer Institute; Modern Elder Academy
Episode: EP 2.06 - Walking Each Other Home: Power, Elderhood, and Belonging with Shirley Showalter
Fiona Donovan
Vice President, Response Administration at World Central Kitchen
World Central Kitchen
Episode: EP 2.04 - Creating Containers: From Field Kitchens to Yoga Studios with Fiona Donovan
Samara Bay
Speech coach, author, and revolutionary voice in every sense of the word.
Author of the New York Times bestselling book, Permission to Speak
Episode: EP 2.03 - The Practice of Caring Out Loud with Samara Bay
Kriste Peoples
Trail runner, writer, mindfulness teacher, and executive director of Women's Wilderness
Women's Wilderness
Episode: EP 2.02 - Raising Your Hand: Finding Power in the Full Light of Day with Kriste Peoples

Host

Valerie Black
Host of Becoming Power

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 21 ratings
  • Expertly curated doses of inspiration

    This podcast is the perfect pick-me-up when you’re searching for that bit of inspiration and power to get you going again. Valerie delivers each episode with warmth and sincerity. A must-listen!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    mmgoulet
    United States2 years ago
  • Inspiring, practical and well researched

    This is an amazing podcast - like a coaching session, mixed with deep research, storytelling and practical guidance. Really well crafted and produced. Bravo!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    i.lurye
    United States2 years ago
  • What A Gem

    Thoughtful, lovely, useful stuff, well worth a listen. Loved episode 3, I too needed the kindness of TV shows as a kid (my touchstone was Sam on Who’s the Boss). Deeply grateful to Darcy for sharing something I’ve never discussed.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    brave_rage101
    United States2 years ago
  • Power as a Reflective Practice

    This podcast looks at leadership as the reflective process the kind of leader I would want to become and strive to be. I was particularly impressed by the insightful questions asked and general production quality.

    I particularly enjoyed receiving simple but effective strategies to increase my ability to function as a mindful leader in healthcare.

    I am interested in seeing how this podcast addresses the particular battle I often see in the workplace between a Sun Tzu (The Art of War) vision an... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    atom staut
    United States2 years ago
  • Highly Recommend

    Becoming Power flips the traditional perspectives we have about power upside down… in all the best ways. Valerie’s and her guests’ insights into how we should think about power and use power to influence others and make meaning change in our communities was refreshing. I’ve left feeling more energized and empowered after each episode. Can’t wait for more episodes to come along.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    LabarryK
    United States2 years ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Warm, well-produced conversations that feel coaching-like and actionable.
The show reframes power as inner development and service, not status.
Guests bring authority and real-world lessons on power and leadership.
Thoughtful, inspiring content with practical guidance.

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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

EP 2.06 - Walking Each Other Home: Power, Elderhood, and Belonging with Shirley Showalter
Q: If someone is listening today and they want deeply to become powerful, in the truest sense of the word, where would you invite them to begin?
Start with the body and inner voice, then adopt personal practices that feel right, such as meditation, prayer, or barefoot reflection, and gradually integrate broader learning (like reading across faiths) to shape daily action.
EP 2.03 - The Practice of Caring Out Loud with Samara Bay
Q: How do you model caring for others?
I focus on modeling bravery and vulnerability, showing that it is a power move to express emotions and vulnerability.
EP 2.03 - The Practice of Caring Out Loud with Samara Bay
Q: What does Caring Out Loud mean to you?
Caring Out Loud refers to the ways that we take care of ourselves fiercely, especially in public moments where we project our self-expression into the world.
EP 2.02 - Raising Your Hand: Finding Power in the Full Light of Day with Kriste Peoples
Q: Can you tell me about a moment that has defined your leadership journey?
Kriste shares the moment she raised her hand to become ED of Women's Wilderness and the personal stories driving that decision.
EP 2.02 - Raising Your Hand: Finding Power in the Full Light of Day with Kriste Peoples
Q: How did it land in you as important enough to continue to preserve?
Kriste explains the necessity of self-care and protecting her time as vital to being present and effective.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Becoming Power

What is Becoming Power about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show centers on redefining what power means by exploring inner development, resilience, and compassionate leadership. In conversations with leaders, researchers, crisis responders, and activists, the host surfaces practical practices—sleep, nature immersion, mindfulness, and candid storytelling—that help individuals cultivate power from within and apply it to their work and communities. Episodes balance personal narrative with evidence-based insights, offering tools like guided exercises, language for self-definition, and real-world leadership tactics. A standout trait is the host's warmth and the show's ability to connect intimate, transformative experiences with tangible steps listeners can adopt.

Potential listeners can expect thou... more

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1. Sarabeth Bickerton
2. Brooke Edwards
3. Shirley Showalter
4. Fiona Donovan
5. Samara Bay
6. Kriste Peoples

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