Episode 13

Empowered & Out with Guest Michele Schenk

Published on: 22nd April, 2025

In this episode of Empowered & Out, my guest, Michele Schenk, shares how she stopped white-knuckling her way through life and finally said ‘enough’—to stress, to survival mode, and to the Midwest ‘I’m fine’ mask. Now she’s helping women and men do the same—with bold, no-BS coaching, tactical tools, and zero toxic positivity. If you're done managing anxiety and ready to start assassinating it, this one’s for you.

Find Michele on her socials below:

https://www.facebook.com/michele.schenk.94

https://www.linkedin.com/in/micheleschenk/ 

Michele’s Anthem Song:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=azSJ2sZurqA

Jonathan Barbe is a Certified Life Coach, Empowering LGBTQ+ Professionals and Allies to Find their Purpose, Discover True Happiness, and Land Careers Thriving Being their Authentic Self!

Empowered & Out is more than just a podcast about career advice—it’s a movement. A celebration of LGBTQ+ professionals stepping into their power, owning their worth, and showing the world exactly what we bring to the table. 

If you’re ready to level up your career, build confidence, and navigate the workplace with Pride, You’re in the right place!

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About the Podcast

Empowered & Out
The LGBTQ+ Career Coaching Podcast
This is the podcast where LGBTQ+ professionals come to get real about career, confidence, and authenticity at work. Each week, Jonathan shares coaching insights on purpose, confidence, and unmasking at work—PLUS inspiring interviews with LGBTQ+ leaders, authors, and change-makers who are rewriting what success looks like in their industries.

From overcoming workplace discrimination, to unlearning internalized shame, to building a career that actually feels like YOU, these conversations are honest, practical, and rooted in the queer experience.

🌈 Whether it’s a solo coaching deep dive or a guest interview, Empowered & Out is here to help you thrive authentically, without apology.

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JB Motivating From The 5280 Podcast is about me, Jonathan Barbe, living in the Mile High City, sharing my thoughts and opinions on positive motivation and self-improvement from my home in Denver, Colorado.