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Up for multiple GRAMMY Awards and spending over 20 years in the Entertainment industry, Deborah Johnson, M.A., built multiple self-driven businesses. While many discuss career transitions and achieving success in a second act, few offer comprehensive guidance on leveraging automated content with core values and purpose. She is an expert on how to constantly reinvent yourself in a gig-Economy, working mainly with those at mid-career and halftime of life. A creative powerhouse, she has released multiple books, albums, published hundreds of songs, has a thriving podcast and has written three musicals. Deborah speaks and performs for both live and virtual events.

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409.Need To Get Away? Curated Travel At Halftime With Wesley Baker &Raquo; Power Of After 1400X1400
409.Need to Get Away? Curated Travel at Halftime with Wesley Baker

I've often shared that these are the "Travel years" for my husband and I. We've seen this window close for our parents and feel like it's important to take advantage of opportunity and Health! We have…

I've often shared th…

I've often shared that these are the "travel years" for my husband and I. We've seen this window close for our parents and feel like it's important to take advantage of opportunity and health! We have such an interesting guest today in Wesley Baker. He is a Bestselling author and entrepreneur with 40+ years experience, sharing real-life stories from travel, business, and life, leading numerous adventures all around the world and inspires others to explore what's next for them. We will be discussing today some of the current challenges in travel and how he delivers exceptional travel experience…

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Curated Travel At Halftime &Raquo; Curated Travel Wesley Baker Deborah Johnson
Curated Travel at Halftime

There comes a point in life when travel changes. When we're younger, travel is often about adventure, excitement, checking destinations off a Bucket List, or simply getting away from work. We race thr…

There comes a point …

There comes a point in life when travel changes. When we're younger, travel is often about adventure, excitement, checking destinations off a bucket list, or simply getting away from work. We race through museums, snap photos of famous landmarks, and squeeze every possible activity into a packed itinerary. But something shifts as we reach midlife. Travel becomes less about seeing more and more about experiencing more.In a recent conversation with travel entrepreneur and bestselling author Wesley Baker, we explored why travel often takes on greater significance during the halftime years of life…

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Why You Must Travel Now: Making The Most Of Your Travel Years With Wesley Baker &Raquo; Power Of After 1400X1400
Why You Must Travel Now: Making the Most of Your Travel Years with Wesley Baker

Are you waiting for the perfect time to travel, or are you worried that your health and age have closed that window of opportunity? In this episode of the Power of After Show, host Deborah Johnson sit…

Are you waiting for …

Are you waiting for the perfect time to travel, or are you worried that your health and age have closed that window of opportunity? In this episode of the Power of After Show, host Deborah Johnson sits down with best-selling author and entrepreneur Wesley Baker to discuss why travel is a necessity rather than a luxury, especially as we mature. Wesley shares his incredible journey from being a high-level CEO to writing a bestseller while in the ICU, offering a unique perspective on how to live with intention and impact. Throughout this conversation, you will learn about the shifting landscape …

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408.Appearance Vs. Reality: How To Align Your Life With What Truly Matters With Deborah Johnson &Raquo; Power Of After 1400X1400
408.Appearance vs. Reality: How to Align Your Life with What Truly Matters with Deborah Johnson

Before walking onto a stage, there's always a certain amount of self-talk. For years, a colleague and I would encourage each other with a simple pep talk before a concert—something to sharpen our fo…

Before walking onto …

Before walking onto a stage, there's always a certain amount of self-talk. For years, a colleague and I would encourage each other with a simple pep talk before a concert—something to sharpen our focus and concentration. Coaches do the same before athletic events. These moments are designed to build confidence, motivation, and Clarity. Today's message is a kind of pep talk as well—a reminder to realign with what truly matters: our values, purpose, and the life we're intentionally creating. At halftime of life, we are often given a unique opportunity: the chance to reassess, realign, and in…

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Success Vs. Fulfillment: What Truly Matters At Mid-Career? With Deborah Johnson &Raquo; Power Of After 1400X1400
Success vs. Fulfillment: What Truly Matters at Mid-Career? with Deborah Johnson

Are you living the life you truly want, or are you just maintaining appearances? At mid-career or the halftime of life, it is easy to feel disconnected from your purpose even when things look successf…

Are you living the l…

Are you living the life you truly want, or are you just maintaining appearances? At mid-career or the halftime of life, it is easy to feel disconnected from your purpose even when things look successful on the outside. In this episode of the Power of After Show, Deborah Johnson shares a heart-to-heart pep talk on how to realign your personal and professional life with what truly matters. 🌟 Many professionals spend years building a life based on external expectations, only to find themselves feeling exhausted or restless. We explore the trap of appearance and how to bridge the gap to your i…

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Appearance Vs. Reality: How To Align Your Life With What Truly Matters &Raquo; Appearance Vs. Reality Deborah Johnson
Appearance vs. Reality: How to Align Your Life with What Truly Matters

When looking at appearances on the outside and reality of life, these are some of the questions asked at halftime: “Is the life I’m living truly aligned with who I am?” “Am I building somethin…

When looking at appe…

When looking at appearances on the outside and reality of life, these are some of the questions asked at halftime: “Is the life I’m living truly aligned with who I am?” “Am I building something meaningful—or simply maintaining appearances?” “What really matters now?”From the outside, life may appear successful. The career may be established. The house may be full. The schedule may be packed. Social media may even tell a polished story of achievement and happiness. Yet internally, many feel disconnected, exhausted, or quietly restless. Appearance and reality are not always the s…

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407.From Survival To Success: The Liquid Vitamin Story With Charles Van Kessler &Raquo; Power Of After 1400X1400
407.From Survival to Success: The Liquid Vitamin Story with Charles Van Kessler

What does it take to move from mere survival to building a life of purpose, impact, and lasting success? In this episode of The Power of After, we explore the extraordinary journey of Charles van Kess…

What does it take to…

What does it take to move from mere survival to building a life of purpose, impact, and lasting success? In this episode of The Power of After, we explore the extraordinary journey of Charles van Kessler—a man whose life began in unimaginable hardship during World War II, surviving the Holocaust. After losing his entire Family as a toddler and surviving years of severe malnutrition, orphanage life, and even the streets of Amsterdam, Charles made a promise that if he survived, he would dedicate his life to helping children facing similar suffering. Decades later, that promise became a mission…

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From Survival To Success &Raquo; Survival To Success Charles Van Kessler Deborah Johnson
From Survival to Success

What does it take to move from mere survival to building a life of significance? For many people, the challenges they face seem overwhelming—a health crisis, financial setback, career transition, lo…

What does it take to…

What does it take to move from mere survival to building a life of significance? For many people, the challenges they face seem overwhelming—a health crisis, financial setback, career transition, loss of a loved one, or circumstances completely beyond their control. Yet history reminds us that some of the most inspiring lives are forged through unimaginable adversity.In a recent interview on The Power of After Show, Charles Van Kessler shared a remarkable story of resilience. Born in Amsterdam during World War II, he survived the Holocaust, lost his entire family as a toddler, endured years …

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Surviving The Holocaust: From Orphan To Global Impact With Charles Kessler &Raquo; Power Of After 1400X1400
Surviving the Holocaust: From Orphan to Global Impact with Charles Kessler

How do you move from mere survival to a life filled with profound purpose and lasting impact? In this moving episode of the Power of After Show, guest Charles Van Kessler shares his incredible journey…

How do you move from…

How do you move from mere survival to a life filled with profound purpose and lasting impact? In this moving episode of the Power of After Show, guest Charles Van Kessler shares his incredible journey from surviving the Holocaust as a toddler to becoming a successful entrepreneur and philanthropist. His story is a powerful testament to the human spirit and the strength found in faith, discipline, and resilience. Charles opens up about the unimaginable hardships he faced in a state-run orphanage in Amsterdam and how he eventually escaped the streets to build a new life in America. You will lea…

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406.The Hidden Trap Keeping You Circling In Midlife With Deborah Johnson &Raquo; Power Of After 1400X1400
406.The Hidden Trap Keeping You Circling in Midlife with Deborah Johnson

There comes a time for most everyone when you realize you've been busy and productive, yet not truly moving forward. So many at mid-career say, "I've done a lot, but I'm not sure what's next," or simp…

There comes a time f…

There comes a time for most everyone when you realize you've been busy and productive, yet not truly moving forward. So many at mid-career say, "I've done a lot, but I'm not sure what's next," or simply, "I feel stuck." This is the hidden trap of circling—motion without progress. Like a car out of alignment, when our lives aren't aligned with our core values, we drift and expend energy without clear direction. In Stop Circling, I call this the roundabout effect—you're moving, but not exiting. While learning to drive, I remember learning to navigate a traffic circle—now called roundabout.…

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Feeling Stuck At Mid-Career? How To Stop Circling &Amp; Move Forward With Deborah Johnson &Raquo; Power Of After 1400X1400
Feeling Stuck at Mid-Career? How to Stop Circling & Move Forward with Deborah Johnson

Are you feeling busy and productive yet somehow realize you are not actually moving forward? At mid-career or the halftime of life, it is easy to fall into the hidden trap of circling, where you expen…

Are you feeling busy…

Are you feeling busy and productive yet somehow realize you are not actually moving forward? At mid-career or the halftime of life, it is easy to fall into the hidden trap of circling, where you expend massive amounts of energy without gaining any real ground. In this episode of the Power of After Show, Deborah Johnson discusses the roundabout effect and how to exit the cycle of motion without progress. Many professionals feel stuck because their lives have fallen out of alignment with their core values, leading to a sense of drifting despite a packed schedule. You will learn how to recognize…

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How To Break Free From Circling In Midlife &Raquo; Circling In Midlife Deborah Johnson
How to Break Free from Circling in Midlife

There comes a moment—sometimes quietly, sometimes with a jolt—when you realize you’ve been busy, productive, even successful… and yet, somehow, you’re still circling.Here’s what I’m hear…

There comes a moment…

There comes a moment—sometimes quietly, sometimes with a jolt—when you realize you’ve been busy, productive, even successful… and yet, somehow, you’re still circling.Here’s what I’m hearing from so many at mid-career or what I call “halftime”: “I’ve done a lot, but I’m not sure what’s next.” Or even more honestly, “I feel stuck, but I can’t quite explain why.” This is the hidden trap. It’s not a lack of ability. It’s not even a lack of opportunity. It’s the subtle, persistent pattern of circling—moving, but not progressing. And this can go on for years…

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