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Episode 113: Liz Hansen - Boudoir Photographer
Episode 114: Karen Bartholomew - The Pause Method
Episode 114: Karen Bartholomew - The Pause Method
Liz Hansen is a Chicago-based boudoir photographer. This conversation explores the transformative power of boudoir photography in helping women reclaim confidence, sensuality, and self-worth. Cynthia shares her personal breakthrough from a boudoir shoot, while Liz discusses her journey into the niche, emphasizing body acceptance and empow
Liz Hansen is a Chicago-based boudoir photographer. This conversation explores the transformative power of boudoir photography in helping women reclaim confidence, sensuality, and self-worth. Cynthia shares her personal breakthrough from a boudoir shoot, while Liz discusses her journey into the niche, emphasizing body acceptance and empowerment. They highlight the supportive community Liz has built and the importance of self-investment. The episode encourages listeners to challenge societal norms, embrace their bodies, and consider boudoir photography as a path to self-discovery and empowerment https://chicago-boudoir.com
Episode 114: Karen Bartholomew - The Pause Method
Episode 114: Karen Bartholomew - The Pause Method
Episode 114: Karen Bartholomew - The Pause Method
Guest Karen Bartholomew, founder of The Pause Method discusses the power of intentional pauses for personal growth. Karen shares her journey from single motherhood to coaching, emphasizing self-care, emotional expression, and the importance of supportive communities. Through stories and practical tips, she explains how the Pause Method he
Guest Karen Bartholomew, founder of The Pause Method discusses the power of intentional pauses for personal growth. Karen shares her journey from single motherhood to coaching, emphasizing self-care, emotional expression, and the importance of supportive communities. Through stories and practical tips, she explains how the Pause Method helps women recognize patterns, release limiting beliefs, and rediscover joy. The conversation inspires listeners to prioritize themselves, embrace vulnerability, and take small steps toward authentic living and fulfillment.
Episode 115: Karen Bartholomew - The Pause Method
Episode 114: Karen Bartholomew - The Pause Method
Episode 115: Karen Bartholomew - The Pause Method
Melissa Franks is the founder of a Fractional COO agency and business coach. Melissa shares her journey from corporate executive to entrepreneur, overcoming toxic relationships and personal upheaval. She discusses how aligning business goals with personal vision is key to sustainable success, and offers practical strategies for business g
Melissa Franks is the founder of a Fractional COO agency and business coach. Melissa shares her journey from corporate executive to entrepreneur, overcoming toxic relationships and personal upheaval. She discusses how aligning business goals with personal vision is key to sustainable success, and offers practical strategies for business growth without burnout. The conversation highlights resilience, the importance of intuition, and balancing work with well-being, providing inspiration and actionable advice for women navigating entrepreneurship and life transitions.
Episode 116: Wendy Strgar - Good Clean Love
Episode 118: Chelsea Williams - Core Solutions Group
Episode 117: Sun Yong Kim - Lush Enterprises
Wendy Strgar is the founder of Good Clean Love. Wendy shares her journey from personal health struggles to creating innovative products that support the vaginal microbiome and women’s reproductive health. The conversation explores the challenges women face in healthcare, the importance of trusting one’s body, and the need for compassionat
Wendy Strgar is the founder of Good Clean Love. Wendy shares her journey from personal health struggles to creating innovative products that support the vaginal microbiome and women’s reproductive health. The conversation explores the challenges women face in healthcare, the importance of trusting one’s body, and the need for compassionate, science-based solutions. Wendy also discusses her commitment to women’s empowerment and the healing power of love, encouraging listeners to embrace self-advocacy and community support in their health journeys. Connect with Wendy: https://goodcleanlove.com
Episode 117: Sun Yong Kim - Lush Enterprises
Episode 118: Chelsea Williams - Core Solutions Group
Episode 117: Sun Yong Kim - Lush Enterprises
Sun Yong Kim, CEO of Lush Enterprises LLC, shares her inspiring journey from growing up in a Korean orphanage to becoming a successful entrepreneur and options trader. She discusses overcoming adversity, breaking financial patterns, and empowering women to achieve financial independence. Sun Yong explains her unique approach to options tr
Sun Yong Kim, CEO of Lush Enterprises LLC, shares her inspiring journey from growing up in a Korean orphanage to becoming a successful entrepreneur and options trader. She discusses overcoming adversity, breaking financial patterns, and empowering women to achieve financial independence. Sun Yong explains her unique approach to options trading and emphasizes the importance of mindset, gratitude, and taking action. Listeners are encouraged to pursue their financial goals, connect with Sun Yong for resources, and embrace change for personal and financial growth.
Episode 118: Chelsea Williams - Core Solutions Group
Episode 118: Chelsea Williams - Core Solutions Group
Episode 118: Chelsea Williams - Core Solutions Group
Chelsea Williams is the Chief Financial Architect at Core Solutions Group and creator of Money Mastery. She and Cynthia discuss women’s financial empowerment, exploring how emotional patterns and inherited beliefs shape money habits. Chelsea likens financial planning to building a house, stressing the need for a strong foundation and ongo
Chelsea Williams is the Chief Financial Architect at Core Solutions Group and creator of Money Mastery. She and Cynthia discuss women’s financial empowerment, exploring how emotional patterns and inherited beliefs shape money habits. Chelsea likens financial planning to building a house, stressing the need for a strong foundation and ongoing management. The conversation highlights the historical context of women and wealth, the upcoming wealth transfer, and the importance of community support. Chelsea encourages women to break free from limiting beliefs and take charge of their financial futures through education and mindset shifts.
Chelsea's Site: https://yourcoresolutions.com
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Episode 119: Liz Hansen - Boudoir Photographer
Episode 120: Uma Thana Balasingam - Elevate Group
Episode 120: Uma Thana Balasingam - Elevate Group
Jennifer Whitaker is a slow living coach and business strategist. Jen shares her journey from corporate success to embracing the natural rhythms of the earth in her business approach. She introduces her Earth Flow methodology, explaining how aligning work with seasonal cycles and intuition can foster sustainable growth and fulfillment. Th
Jennifer Whitaker is a slow living coach and business strategist. Jen shares her journey from corporate success to embracing the natural rhythms of the earth in her business approach. She introduces her Earth Flow methodology, explaining how aligning work with seasonal cycles and intuition can foster sustainable growth and fulfillment. The conversation explores balancing feminine and masculine energies, overcoming the fear of stagnation, and the importance of daily spiritual practices. Jennifer offers practical tips for reconnecting with nature, encouraging women to trust their intuition and embrace slower, more intentional living.
Jen's website: https://www.jenwhitaker.com
Episode 120: Uma Thana Balasingam - Elevate Group
Episode 120: Uma Thana Balasingam - Elevate Group
Episode 120: Uma Thana Balasingam - Elevate Group
Meet Uma Thana Balasingam, founder of Elevate Group and host of Raw with Uma. Uma shares her journey from a humble upbringing in Malaysia to leading a community of 25,000 professionals across Asia. The conversation explores feminine leadership, cultural challenges, overcoming limiting beliefs, and the power of community. Uma discusses her
Meet Uma Thana Balasingam, founder of Elevate Group and host of Raw with Uma. Uma shares her journey from a humble upbringing in Malaysia to leading a community of 25,000 professionals across Asia. The conversation explores feminine leadership, cultural challenges, overcoming limiting beliefs, and the power of community. Uma discusses her personal transformation after leaving corporate life, the importance of vulnerability, and practical steps for self-discovery. The episode offers empowering insights for women seeking authenticity, healing, and courage in leadership and life. Connect with Uma: https://www.linkedin.com/in/umathana/
Episode 121: Arielle Loupos - Flower Girl
Episode 120: Uma Thana Balasingam - Elevate Group
Episode 121: Arielle Loupos - Flower Girl
Meet Arielle Loupos the founder of Flower Girl - a Los Angeles-based brand creating sustainable, non-toxic period underwear. Arielle shares her journey from digital marketing to entrepreneurship, highlighting the dangers of conventional period products, the importance of ethical manufacturing, and the empowerment found in embracing natura
Meet Arielle Loupos the founder of Flower Girl - a Los Angeles-based brand creating sustainable, non-toxic period underwear. Arielle shares her journey from digital marketing to entrepreneurship, highlighting the dangers of conventional period products, the importance of ethical manufacturing, and the empowerment found in embracing natural cycles. The conversation explores cycle syncing, self-care, and breaking menstrual taboos, while spotlighting Flower Girl’s mission to provide safe, comfortable alternatives and shift the narrative around menstruation from shame to reverence. Ariel encourages women to honor their bodies and reclaim their power.
Episode 122: Cynthia Moore - Author & Counselor
Episode 124: Dr. Aumatma Simmons - Naturopathic Endocrinologist
Episode 122: Cynthia Moore - Author & Counselor
Cynthia Moore is an award-winning playwright, author of Dancing on Coals, and mental health counselor. Cynthia shares her journey from a two-decade theater career to counseling, exploring the intersection of creativity, spirituality, and trauma healing. The conversation delves into motivations behind high achievement, transitioning from e
Cynthia Moore is an award-winning playwright, author of Dancing on Coals, and mental health counselor. Cynthia shares her journey from a two-decade theater career to counseling, exploring the intersection of creativity, spirituality, and trauma healing. The conversation delves into motivations behind high achievement, transitioning from ego-driven to soul-led living, nervous system regulation, and spiritual practices like meditation, vision quests, and past life work. Cynthia offers personal insights, practical tools for healing, and encouragement to embrace joy and inner wisdom, making this a deeply inspiring and transformative discussion for listeners.
Cynthia Moore: https://www.cynthiamoorewrites.com
Episode 123: Tiffany Thompkins - Opal & Joy
Episode 124: Dr. Aumatma Simmons - Naturopathic Endocrinologist
Episode 122: Cynthia Moore - Author & Counselor
Tiffany Thompkins is the co-founder of Opal and Joy - a brand redefining perimenopause and menopause. Tiffany shares her personal journey with early menopause and how it inspired her to create science-backed, cannabinoid-based products for women. The discussion covers the importance of self-care, breaking taboos around aging, and advocati
Tiffany Thompkins is the co-founder of Opal and Joy - a brand redefining perimenopause and menopause. Tiffany shares her personal journey with early menopause and how it inspired her to create science-backed, cannabinoid-based products for women. The discussion covers the importance of self-care, breaking taboos around aging, and advocating for better women's health research. Listeners gain insights into holistic wellness, the benefits of CBD and adaptogens, and the empowering potential of menopause as a time for growth and renewal.
Opal & Joy: https://www.opalandjoy.com/pages/
Episode 124: Dr. Aumatma Simmons - Naturopathic Endocrinologist
Episode 124: Dr. Aumatma Simmons - Naturopathic Endocrinologist
Episode 124: Dr. Aumatma Simmons - Naturopathic Endocrinologist
Dr. Aumatma Simmons, a naturopathic endocrinologist specializing in holistic women's health and fertility. Dr. Simmons shares her personal and professional journey, challenging the fear-based narrative around fertility after age 35. She emphasizes the importance of addressing root causes, integrating mind, body, and spirit, and trusting i
Dr. Aumatma Simmons, a naturopathic endocrinologist specializing in holistic women's health and fertility. Dr. Simmons shares her personal and professional journey, challenging the fear-based narrative around fertility after age 35. She emphasizes the importance of addressing root causes, integrating mind, body, and spirit, and trusting intuition over societal pressures. The conversation explores proactive, personalized approaches to fertility, the limitations of conventional medicine, and the value of surrender and partnership in the fertility journey, offering hope and empowerment to women seeking holistic well-being.
Dr. Simmon's Website: https://holisticfertilityinstitute.com/about
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Episode 125: Karen Blaine - Author & Hypnotist
Episode 125: Karen Blaine - Author & Hypnotist
Episode 125: Karen Blaine - Author & Hypnotist
Karen Blaine is a published author, intuitive empath, and retired hypnotherapist with a passion for helping others uncover their truest selves. With a background in conversational hypnotherapy and a lifetime of creativity, Karen now pours her wisdom into her books, including You Are Not Alone, Subconsciously Speaking, and her newest relea
Karen Blaine is a published author, intuitive empath, and retired hypnotherapist with a passion for helping others uncover their truest selves. With a background in conversational hypnotherapy and a lifetime of creativity, Karen now pours her wisdom into her books, including You Are Not Alone, Subconsciously Speaking, and her newest release, Up In The Air—a beautiful exploration of vibration, resilience, and the interconnectedness of life. In this episode, we explore themes of self-love, shared human experience, and how tools like grounding, mindfulness, and energetic awareness can restore balance and help us feel truly connected.
Karen's Site: https://www.eternalempath.com
Episode 125: Karen Blaine - Author & Hypnotist
Episode 125: Karen Blaine - Author & Hypnotist
Episode 125: Karen Blaine - Author & Hypnotist
Shahd Alasaly is a sociologist, author and founder of Blue Meets Blue, a humanitarian fashion label employing refugee artisans. Shahd shares her bicultural Syrian-American identity, her journey through trauma and collective healing, and the mission behind Blue Meets Blue’s relaunch - preserving Syrian embroidery and empowering refugee wom
Shahd Alasaly is a sociologist, author and founder of Blue Meets Blue, a humanitarian fashion label employing refugee artisans. Shahd shares her bicultural Syrian-American identity, her journey through trauma and collective healing, and the mission behind Blue Meets Blue’s relaunch - preserving Syrian embroidery and empowering refugee women. The conversation explores the power of storytelling, challenging stereotypes, and the importance of empathy, kindness, and inner transformation in fostering resilience and community healing. Listeners are encouraged to support ethical fashion and engage in meaningful, compassionate conversations for a brighter future and tune into Shahd's most recent book.
Shahd's Site: https://www.bluemeetsblue.com
Episode 126: Lynn Harris - Comic & Mentor
Episode 125: Karen Blaine - Author & Hypnotist
Episode 126: Lynn Harris - Comic & Mentor
Meet Lynn Harris - stand-up comedian, journalist, and founder of Gold Comedy. Lynn shares her journey into comedy, her mission to empower women and non-binary creators, and how humor can drive social change. They discuss the balance of vulnerability and humor, the evolving comedy landscape, and ongoing industry challenges. Lynn highlights
Meet Lynn Harris - stand-up comedian, journalist, and founder of Gold Comedy. Lynn shares her journey into comedy, her mission to empower women and non-binary creators, and how humor can drive social change. They discuss the balance of vulnerability and humor, the evolving comedy landscape, and ongoing industry challenges. Lynn highlights Gold Comedy’s supportive community and offers advice for aspiring comedians. The episode emphasizes authenticity, inclusivity, and the power of comedy to connect people and challenge norms, inspiring listeners to pursue their creative ideas at any stage.
Lynn's Site: https://goldcomedy.com