I Am Virago

I Am Virago

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I Am Virago episodes

  • I Am Virago: Gina Fresquez
    Gina Fresquez is a #1 best selling author, speaker, coach, and founder of the Women's Side Hustle Society. Learn how she overcame the demon of "too busy," embraced "doing it her way," and all the success that has followed.
    25 min
  • I Am Virago: Amanda Stoker
    Amanda Stoker wears many hats: yoga instructor, esthetician, reiki practitioner, cross-fit competitor, and so much more. It wasn't always this way. Amanda shares her story about learning to love herself and making changes to live her fullest life. Be inspired!
    28 min
  • I Am Virago: Erin Wilson
    Erin Wilson is an Academic Success coach for students who do not thrive in a traditional learning environment. She works to take the frustration out of learning. We discuss the neuroscience of learning, the executive function of the prefrontal cortex, and how we all need to stop “shoulding” on ourselves.
    25 min
  • I Am Virago: Rachel Rowland
    Rachel Rowland is on a mission to help parents be more intentional in their parenting and relationship choices. She practices an every day bravery, struggles with demons of doubt, and believes wholeheartedly parents can be both powerful leaders in the workplace and connected parents at home.
    22 min
  • I Am Virago: Kate LaPoint
    Kate's career path has been non-traditional. She became a mom at a young age, became an Editor-in-Chief at 23, founded several businesses in the coffee industry, and then decided to switch tracks and try corporate America where she has excelled.
    22 min
  • I Am Virago: Karin Borgerson
    Karin Borgerson, genetic genealogist, is a modern day Nancy Drew. She solved a 109 year-old missing persons case using DNA plus the historic paper trail. She founded her business based on deep level of curiosity and a lifelong love of science. Her biggest challenge is her own fear and having to wear ALL the hats. Hear how she is overcoming these struggles by learning to ask for help.
    21 min
  • I Am Virago: Claire LeBeau
    Dr. Claire LeBeau, Ph.D. is a therapist and professor of psychology at Seattle University with a focus of Existential Phenomenology. We jump from the idea of experiencing wonder to the meaning and impact of maternal guilt, first-time moms and working moms, and how to allow ourselves to experience our emotions rather than deny them.
    24 min
  • I Am Virago: Shelley LeBeau
    Hear how Shelley is embracing the unknown and stepping into her dream. She has always wanted to be a travel nurse but fear kept her from taking the step…until now. She and her husband have packed up their belongs and are embarking on an adventure together.
    21 min
  • I Am Virago Podcast: Emmanuelle Verhagen
    In this episode meet Emmanuelle Verhagen. She spent much of her life trapped in a man's body and has finally found freedom as a woman. She has the unique experience of navigating the world as a man and as a woman. Hear her story of self-discovery, courage and what leadership means to her.
    23 min
  • I Am Virago Podcast: Saskia Houwing
    Saskia Houwing, an ontological coach and TedX Seattle organizer, talks about stepping into unknowns as she launches her business and how tapping into her curiosity has helped her navigate the challenges in her life. She also discusses the age-old question, “How much can/should I charge?” and the shift she made to help her come up with the answer. Also hear about her latest venture to bring TedX Seattle Youth to the PNW and how you can help!
    23 min

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