Rock Movers

About Rock Movers

Rock Movers – Own Your Power, Move Your Rocks, Win Your Life Your challenges don’t define you - your choices do. Hosted by Karen Gray, The OG Rock Mover, this podcast is your roadmap to overcoming obstacles, building confidence, and taking control of your life. Through raw, real conversations and actionable strategies, you’ll learn how to break free from self-doubt, reframe setbacks, and step into your full potential. This isn’t just a podcast - it’s a life changing movement. New episodes launch weekly. Subscribe now and start moving your rocks today.

Publisher

Karen Gray

Category

education

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

17 Aug 2020

Latest episode

17 Sept 2026

Latest episodes

127 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   17 Sept 2026

   How Whole Human Leadership Builds Stronger Teams and Cultures with Victoria Pelletier

   Leadership is not about leaving your humanity at the door. Karen Gray talks with corporate executive, board director, author, and professional speaker Victoria Pelletier about the experiences that shaped her into a bold, resilient, and people-centered leader. After becoming one of the youngest chief operating officers at 24, a president by 35, and a CEO at 41, Victoria learned that titles alone do not create influence. Sustainable leadership begins with authenticity, empathy, courage, and the willingness to challenge outdated expectations. Karen and Victoria explore the principles of Whole Human Leadership and why employees perform better when they feel seen, respected, and valued as complete people. They discuss how personal adversity can develop resilience, why vulnerability strengthens rather than weakens leadership, and how diversity, equity, and inclusion affect both culture and business performance. Victoria also explains why leaders must become comfortable with difficult conversations, remain accountable for the environments they create, and stop expecting people to separate their identities from their work. This conversation is for professionals who are ready to lead with greater confidence, strengthen their personal brands, and create cultures where people can thrive. Press play and identify one place where you have been protecting the status quo instead of leading the change you know is needed. Speak more honestly, listen with greater empathy, or take one visible action that reflects the leader you want to become. Your influence is not defined only by your position. It is shaped by how consistently your values, voice, and actions show up when leadership matters most. Chapters 00:00 - Meet Corporate Leader Victoria Pelletier 03:24 - Becoming a COO at Age 24 06:48 - Building Resilience Through Adversity 10:32 - Refusing to Accept the Status Quo 14:17 - What Whole Human Leadership Means 18:03 - Why Vulnerability Strengthens Leaders 21:46 - Creating Cultures Where People Feel Valued 25:31 - The Business Impact of Diversity and Inclusion 29:12 - Personal Branding and Professional Growth 33:04 - Leading Boldly with Empathy and Courage Who is Victoria Pelletier? Victoria Pelletier is a corporate executive, board director, number-one bestselling author, and professional speaker with more than 20 years of leadership experience. Nicknamed the “Turn Around Queen” and “CEO Whisperer,” she helps organizations transform mindsets and drive growth across business, leadership, and culture. Known for challenging the status quo, Victoria became one of the youngest chief operating officers at age 24, a president by 35, and a CEO at 41. Her keynotes explore Whole Human Leadership, authentic and empathetic leadership, personal branding, diversity, equity and inclusion, and building a life of resilience. Connect with Victoria Website: https://victoria-pelletier.com/ (https://victoria-pelletier.com/) YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@VictoriaPelletierUnstoppable (https://www.youtube.com/@VictoriaPelletierUnstoppable) LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/victoriapelletier/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/victoriapelletier/) PodMatch: https://podmatch.com/guestdetail/victoriapelletier (https://podmatch.com/guestdetail/victoriapelletier) Connect with Karen: 📧 Karen@CoachKarenGray.com 🌐 (http://www.coachkarengray.com/)www.CoachKarenGray.com (http://www.coachkarengray.com/) Facebook: (https://www.facebook.com/coachkarengray)https://www.facebook.com/coachkarengray (https://www.facebook.com/coachkarengray) LinkedIn: (https://www.linkedin.com/in/coachkarengray-intuitive-energy-coach/)https://www.linkedin.com/in/coachkarengray-intuitive-energy-coach/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/coachkarengray-intuitive-energy-coach/) Instagram: (https://www.instagram.com/stories/coachkarengray/)https://www.instagram.com/stories/coachkarengray/ (https://www.instagram.com/stories/coachkarengray/) Thank you for SUBSCRIBING and Listening to the ROCK MOVERS Here: 📺 YouTube: (http://www.youtube.com/@coachkarengray)http://www.youtube.com/@coachkarengray (http://www.youtube.com/@coachkarengray) 🍏 Apple Podcasts: (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rock-movers/id1528243137)https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rock-movers/id1528243137 (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rock-movers/id1528243137) 🎧 Spotify: (https://open.spotify.com/show/6OdjjE3awll2ldjcH1FD0X?si=29003ded6ded44e6)https://open.spotify.com/show/6OdjjE3awll2ldjcH1FD0X?si=29003ded6ded44e6 (https://open.spotify.com/show/6OdjjE3awll2ldjcH1FD0X?si=29003ded6ded44e6) If you enjoyed this episode, like, comment, and subscribe for more inspiring stories and expert insights! 💖🎙️ Ready to step into unshakable confidence and unlock the life you deserve? Karen has you covered. Grab her free ROCK MOVER resources, including her book, BECOMING A ROCK MOVER: Break Through the Barriers of Your Past to Create Your Best Future. 👉 (https://www.coachkarengray.com/free-resources)https://www.coachkarengray.com/free-resources (https://www.coachkarengray.com/free-resources) Stop chasing what’s meant to be chosen. It’s time to move some rocks... rise up... and lead.

2. 

   16 Sept 2026

   How Emotional Literacy Helps You Understand Your Best Selves with James Rojas-Taylor

   Most people think of themselves as one fixed identity, but different situations can bring out very different versions of who we are. Karen Gray talks with Marine Corps veteran, actor, playwright, screenwriter, producer, and author James Rojas-Taylor about the concept behind his book, All Your Best Selves. James explains how emotional and mental literacy can help us recognize the parts of ourselves that respond to fear, pressure, opportunity, relationships, and change. Karen and James explore how our experiences shape the roles we play and the identities we carry into everyday life. They discuss why certain versions of ourselves appear when we feel threatened or uncertain, how self-awareness creates more choice, and why judging uncomfortable emotions can keep us disconnected from what those emotions are trying to communicate. James also shares how his years in the Marine Corps and creative industries influenced his understanding of adaptability, storytelling, and human behavior. This conversation is for anyone who has ever wondered why they react differently depending on the person, environment, or challenge in front of them. Press play and notice which version of you has been making your recent decisions. Is that part protecting you, limiting you, or helping you grow? Instead of rejecting the pieces of yourself you do not understand, become curious about what they need and what they can teach you. Every version of you holds information, but greater awareness allows your strongest and wisest self to lead. Chapters 00:00 - Meet James Rojas-Taylor 04:01 - From the Marine Corps to Acting 08:17 - How Life Experiences Shape Identity 12:34 - The Idea Behind All Your Best Selves 16:48 - Why We Show Up Differently in Different Situations 21:06 - Building Emotional and Mental Literacy 25:23 - What Difficult Emotions Are Trying to Tell You 29:39 - Moving from Self-Judgment to Curiosity 34:02 - Choosing Which Part of You Leads 38:31 - Helping the World Understand Its Best Selves Who is James Rojas-Taylor? James Rojas-Taylor is a first-generation American who spent his early childhood in New Jersey before moving to Alabama. After serving six years in the U.S. Marine Corps, unexpected voice lessons led him into acting. During more than 20 years as an actor, James also became a playwright, screenwriter, producer, and author. His latest and most meaningful project is All Your Best Selves, which supports his mission to teach emotional and mental literacy around the world. Connect with James Rojas-Taylor Website: https://www.tbcenterprises.com/ (https://www.tbcenterprises.com/) PodMatch: https://podmatch.com/guestdetail/17387461075601198f1617c00 (https://podmatch.com/guestdetail/17387461075601198f1617c00) YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SOICANDIE (https://www.youtube.com/@SOICANDIE) Connect with Karen 📧 Karen@CoachKarenGray.com 🌐 (http://www.coachkarengray.com/)www.CoachKarenGray.com (http://www.coachkarengray.com/) Facebook: (https://www.facebook.com/coachkarengray)https://www.facebook.com/coachkarengray (https://www.facebook.com/coachkarengray) LinkedIn: (https://www.linkedin.com/in/coachkarengray-intuitive-energy-coach/)https://www.linkedin.com/in/coachkarengray-intuitive-energy-coach/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/coachkarengray-intuitive-energy-coach/) Instagram: (https://www.instagram.com/stories/coachkarengray/)https://www.instagram.com/stories/coachkarengray/ (https://www.instagram.com/stories/coachkarengray/) Thank you for SUBSCRIBING and Listening to the ROCK MOVERS Here: 📺 YouTube: (http://www.youtube.com/@coachkarengray)http://www.youtube.com/@coachkarengray (http://www.youtube.com/@coachkarengray) 🍏 Apple Podcasts: (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rock-movers/id1528243137)https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rock-movers/id1528243137 (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rock-movers/id1528243137) 🎧 Spotify: (https://open.spotify.com/show/6OdjjE3awll2ldjcH1FD0X?si=29003ded6ded44e6)https://open.spotify.com/show/6OdjjE3awll2ldjcH1FD0X?si=29003ded6ded44e6 (https://open.spotify.com/show/6OdjjE3awll2ldjcH1FD0X?si=29003ded6ded44e6) If you enjoyed this episode, like, comment, and subscribe for more inspiring stories and expert insights! 💖🎙️ Ready to step into unshakable confidence and unlock the life you deserve? Karen has you covered. Grab her free ROCK MOVER resources, including her book, BECOMING A ROCK MOVER: Break Through the Barriers of Your Past to Create Your Best Future. 👉 (https://www.coachkarengray.com/free-resources)https://www.coachkarengray.com/free-resources (https://www.coachkarengray.com/free-resources) Stop chasing what’s meant to be chosen. It’s time to move some rocks... rise up... and lead.

3. 

   12 Sept 2026

   How to Forgive Without Excusing What Happened with Katharine Giovanni

   Forgiveness is often presented as something we should do, but rarely are we shown how to do it. Karen Gray talks with award-winning author, forgiveness educator, and intuitive Katharine Giovanni about releasing the anger, resentment, and emotional pain that can quietly follow us for years. Katharine explains that forgiveness does not mean approving of what happened, forgetting the harm, or allowing someone back into your life. It means choosing to stop carrying the weight of the experience everywhere you go. Drawing from childhood trauma, stage 3 breast cancer, and more than three decades of sobriety, Katharine shares the practical forgiveness process that helped her reclaim her emotional freedom. Karen and Katharine explore why people resist forgiveness, how resentment keeps us connected to those who hurt us, and why self-forgiveness may be the most difficult step of all. They also discuss boundaries, intuition, anger, and the difference between releasing pain and pretending it never existed. This conversation is for anyone who is tired of allowing an old wound to influence present-day peace, relationships, or confidence. Press play and identify one piece of emotional weight you are ready to put down. You do not have to excuse the behavior, erase the memory, or rush the process. Begin by acknowledging what happened, recognizing what it has cost you, and choosing one small step toward release. Forgiveness does not change the past. It changes how much power the past continues to hold over your life. Chapters 00:00 - Meet Forgiveness Educator Katharine Giovanni 04:06 - Why Knowing You Should Forgive Is Not Enough 08:21 - Forgiveness Does Not Excuse the Harm 13:02 - The Emotional Weight of Anger and Resentment 17:46 - Katharine’s Journey Through Trauma and Sobriety 22:31 - A Practical Process for Releasing the Past 27:14 - Why Self-Forgiveness Can Be the Hardest Step 32:03 - Boundaries, Intuition and Emotional Freedom 37:18 - Releasing Pain Without Forgetting What Happened 42:29 - Taking Back the Power of Your Present Who is Katharine Giovanni? Katharine Giovanni helps people put down the emotional weight they have been carrying for years. An award-winning author, international speaker, forgiveness educator, and intuitive, she teaches a practical forgiveness process that shows people how to forgive, not simply why they should. After overcoming childhood trauma, stage 3 breast cancer, and more than three decades of sobriety, Katharine discovered that true freedom comes from releasing the pain of the past rather than pretending it never happened. She is the author of 16 books, including The Ultimate Path to Forgiveness: Unlocking Your Power, and has appeared on more than 200 podcasts and media outlets worldwide. Connect with Katharine PodMatch: https://podmatch.com/guestdetail/katharinegiovanni (https://podmatch.com/guestdetail/katharinegiovanni) Website: https://katharinegiovanni.com/ (https://katharinegiovanni.com/) LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katharinegiovanni/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/katharinegiovanni/) Connect with Karen 📧 Karen@CoachKarenGray.com 🌐 www.CoachKarenGray.com (http://www.coachkarengray.com) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/coachkarengray (https://www.facebook.com/coachkarengray) LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/coachkarengray-intuitive-energy-coach/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/coachkarengray-intuitive-energy-coach/) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stories/coachkarengray/ (https://www.instagram.com/stories/coachkarengray/) Thank you for SUBSCRIBING and Listening to the ROCK MOVERS Here: 📺 YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/@coachkarengray (http://www.youtube.com/@coachkarengray) 🍏 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rock-movers/id1528243137 (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rock-movers/id1528243137) 🎧 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6OdjjE3awll2ldjcH1FD0X?si=29003ded6ded44e6 (https://open.spotify.com/show/6OdjjE3awll2ldjcH1FD0X?si=29003ded6ded44e6) If you enjoyed this episode, like, comment, and subscribe for more inspiring stories and expert insights! 💖🎙️ Ready to step into unshakable confidence and unlock the life you deserve? Karen has you covered. Grab her free ROCK MOVER resources, including her book, BECOMING A ROCK MOVER: Break Through the Barriers of Your Past to Create Your Best Future. 👉 https://www.coachkarengray.com/free-resources (https://www.coachkarengray.com/free-resources) Stop chasing what’s meant to be chosen. It’s time to move some rocks... rise up... and lead.

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YouTube views

17,023

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

15 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

2 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 74 / 100

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Quality

85

Social presence

0

YouTube

85

Engagement

71

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