From India to Canada to Hawaii, this powerful episode follows Reet's journey of healing generational trauma, reconnecting with her culture, and learning to trust the quiet inner voice that guided every major turning point in her life. Reet shares what it was like to be taken from her mother as a child, arrive in Canada to discover her father had a secret family, survive years of trauma, grow through therapy and body based healing, and eventually return to India after nearly four decades to reconnect with the roots she thought she had lost. If you are a woman in your late thirties, forties, or beyond who feels the pull to heal, come home to yourself, and step boldly into your next chapter, this conversation will meet you right where you are.

Chapters:

00:00 Choosing not to suffer and rewriting old patterns 01:01 Introducing Reet and her journey across cultures 02:47 Childhood in India and the shock of moving to Canada 04:06 Discovering her father's secret family and surviving abuse 1 0:23 Faith, identity, and breaking free from old conditioning 18:40 Therapy, coaching, and healing through the body 24:13 Reconnecting with culture through Ayurveda and ritual 29:24 Making ghee on the full moon and honoring her ancestors 33:50 Moving across Canada, traveling the world, and trusting her gut 37:51 Returning to India after 38 years and finding her mother again 42:36 Advice for women learning to trust their intuition 44:07 Simple rituals that help you come home to yourself If this episode connected with you, share your favorite takeaway in the comments. Subscribe to The Mapuana Reed Show for more conversations with women creating their next chapter with intention. Share this with a friend who is healing or exploring her roots. Leave a rating and review so we can reach more women who are ready for more in life. Connect with us: The Mapuana Reed Show Instagram @mapuanareedThe Mapuana Reed Show: https://www.instagram.com/mapuanareedshow Mālama Rituals Luxury ritual products to help you return home to yourself

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If you are standing at a crossroads and craving change, this conversation will meet you right where you are. Esther grew up Amish, transitioned into a Mennonite community, and ultimately reinvented her life as a portrait photographer. She shares how questioning old frameworks, trusting inner guidance, and picking up a camera became a path to self worth, creativity, and purpose.

We talk about feminine power, redefining beauty at any age, and why portraits matter for legacy and confidence. You will also hear about Esther's Empowered Mama Portrait Experience and an upcoming exhibition in Hawai'i that honors the stories of 44 mothers. Pull up a seat with us. You are already her. This episode will help you see it. You will learn - How to navigate a major life pivot with courage and curiosity - A practical way to see your beauty even when you do not feel photogenic - Why images of you are part of your legacy for your family - Gentle mindset shifts to step into the woman you are becoming

Chapters

00:00 Transformation & seeing your beauty

00:53 Meet Esther: from Amish roots to photographer

03:11 Leaving Amish → Mennonite: mindset shifts

10:33 Questioning beliefs & trusting inner guidance

12:28 Discovering photography through travel & service

17:52 Starting the portrait business & first studio

21:46 How Esther sees women: portraits, confidence & legacy

31:02 Empowered Mama Portraits + Hawaiʻi exhibition (Oct 17)

Guest

Esther — Portrait photographer and creator of the Empowered Mama Portrait Experience, honoring mothers in every season through transformational images and shared stories.

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Welcome back to The Mapuana Reed Show!🌺

In this powerful conversation with Sue Bryce, world-renowned photographer, educator, and speaker, we dive deep into self-value, money, personal branding, shame, and honoring yourself at every stage of life.

✨ Sue shares how building a brand is really about building your *self-value,* why money is simply an energy exchange and a value metric, and how embracing your glow up is the key to becoming the woman you've always wanted to be.

We cover:

* How Sue went from photography to international educator and built her personal brand.

* Why self-promotion isn't arrogance — it's honoring yourself.

* The truth about money: making it, managing it, and loving it without shame.

* Why women must release guilt around wanting more.

* The role of rituals, daily practices, and boundaries in creating success.

* Aging with power and confidence (wrinkles, gray hair, and loving your body!).

* The glow up: how inner work creates outer radiance.

💡 If you've ever struggled with self-worth, money guilt, or putting yourself out there, this episode will inspire you to step into your next chapter with confidence and honor.

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Chapters

00:00 – Self-value, money & personal branding 00:36 – Welcome back + Mapuana introduces Sue Bryce01:53 – Sue's CreativeLive journey & personal brand explosion03:07 – Making money, loving money & healing money shame04:34 – Money amplifies who you are05:33 – The guilt of wanting more06:48 – Personal branding: evolving your identity08:08 – Being the first Polynesian woman in photography success09:26 – Honor vs. shame12:20 – Boundaries, suffering, and alignment14:19 – Coaching self-belief vs. just strategy16:28 – The glow up: inner work shows on the outside18:07 – Aging, beauty, and embracing natural change21:48 – Shifting from photography to teaching self-value23:38 – Criticism, identity, and industry judgment25:26 – Teaching beyond photography: it's about self28:36 – Staying humble & walking into new rooms29:37 – Sue's current work: self-value presentations32:01 – Daily rituals & honoring time34:15 – Morning rituals for clarity & focus38:34 – Energy, motherhood & setting the tone at home41:11 – Why women must care for themselves first42:09 – Evening rituals of gratitude & body love44:43 – 21 summers left: living with intention47:53 – Botox, aging & embracing natural beauty50:39 – Carrying the lantern: leadership & loneliness52:58 – Supporting women without competition53:25 – Final words: we all win when women honor themselves

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Welcome back to The Mapuana Reed Show! 🌺

In this solo episode, I share the behind-the-scenes story of building my new business, Mālama Rituals, in just 90 days. From late-night YouTube rabbit holes to cracked candle glasses, from giving myself grace to celebrating a sold-out launch in 48 hours — this journey has been a rollercoaster.

💡 In this episode you'll hear:

• Why I chose a 90-day window to launch a brand-new business.

• The power of starting messy and giving yourself grace.

• How I created the lotion candle ritual that changed everything.

• What I've learned about aging with gratitude and loving my body.

• The truth about entrepreneurship: it's a rollercoaster, but worth every ride.

✨ My hope is this episode reminds you that you don't need perfect timing to chase your dreams. Start now, start messy, and give yourself grace along the way.

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Chapters00:00 – Welcome back to the show00:45 – Why I gave myself 90 days02:20 – The story behind creating the lotion candle04:30 – Evening rituals and gratitude for my body07:10 – Learning candle-making from scratch09:00 – Business challenges: broken glass & shipping delays11:40 – Shock of selling out in 48 hours13:50 – Alignment + action vs perfection + procrastination15:20 – Key lessons from launching in 90 days18:40 – Why rituals matter for women today20:15 – What dream are you sitting on?21:25 – Closing message: start messy, give yourself grace

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Astrology, money, and mediumship—yes, they can belong in the same room. In this episode of The Mapuana Reed Show, money mentor and astrologer Natalia Benson shares how spiritual inner work meets real-world money systems: tracking, multi-account management, saving for taxes, and healing your relationship with money. We get into human design (hello, Mani Gen 5/1s), Taurus energy, intuitive rituals, nervous-system care, and how sovereignty and frequency guide mediumship.

You'll learn: how to actually see where your money goes, simple accounts to set up this week, a 5-minute morning meditation to sharpen intuition, what "grounded sensualist" Taurus energy really means, and why bringing love to your money is the most practical thing you can do.

Guest: Natalia Benson — Money Mentor, Astrologer, Podcast Host https://nataliabenson.com/ Natalia Benson IG: https://www.instagram.com/natalia_benson/

Host: Mapuana Reed — Photographer turned podcaster & community builder

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Chapters

00:00 – Inner work + money work: why both matter

00:57 – Welcome & Natalia's Journey on Becoming

02:45 – Grandparents, entrepreneurship, & first money lessons

03:15 – First business: jewelry brand + early personal brand

04:30 – "I'm tired of being broke" → deciding to learn money

05:22 – The seminar that changed everything (habits + money)

06:40 – Sensitive, empathetic… and taking care of life

07:26 – Money truth: relationship - perfection

08:18 – Step 1: Track your money (awareness shifts income)

09:05 – The multi-account money system (simple breakdown)

12:14 – Podcast pause, grief, growth, and returning stronger

14:12 – Membership, 1:1s, and leading with money organization

15:18 – Making money organization sexy & fun

16:20 – Mediumship awakening & following the nudges

18:19 – Preparing for loss, near-death stories, and healing

21:20 – Practicing mediumship (the "walk-in closet" story)

22:37 – Boundaries: pausing readings & sovereign path

23:34 – Human Design: Manifesting Generator life

26:22 – Astrology 101: Taurus = the grounded sensualist

28:40 – Intuition vs programming; permission to be you

29:40 – The na'au (gut knowing) & how to tap it

30:28 – Five-minute morning meditation (exact process)

35:09 – Routine, ADHD, and nervous-system care rituals

39:08 – Mediumship safety, frequency, and sovereignty

45:19 – Close: pride, growth, and what's next

Are you a visionary who's been told you're "doing too much"?

This powerful conversation with Ali Nanne proves that building multiple businesses and reinventing yourself again and again is not only possible, but necessary.

Ali is a wife, mom of three, and serial entrepreneur who has owned beauty salons, a golf course, and even a gypsum company. In this episode of The Mapuana Reed Show, we talk about:

✨ Selling a business and moving across the country

✨ Balancing motherhood while running multiple ventures

✨ How to decide what opportunities are aligned and worth pursuing

✨ Identity, reinvention, and self-doubt in entrepreneurship

✨ Following intuition and saying yes with your whole body

If you've ever felt the pull to start something new or wondered how to know when it's time to pivot, this episode is for you.

⏱️ Chapters

00:00 – Visionaries and "doing too much"

00:50 – Welcome to the show + intro to Ali

01:12 – Moving to Florida & life as a mom of three

02:42 – Selling Lab Collective & shifting roles

04:25 – Buying a golf course in the Poconos

08:05 – Renovating, rebranding, and building community

12:32 – Gypsum & drywall business explained

15:44 – How Allie decides what opportunities to say yes/no to

17:29 – Slowing down, finding peace, and letting go of chaos

18:27 – Identity, reinvention, and self-doubt

20:27 – Challenges of scaling Face Foundry & choosing family first

22:40 – Family background & entrepreneurial roots

24:51 – Allie's first beauty business at 17

27:14 – Risks, growth, and the power of community

28:58 – Human Design & being a Manifesting Generator

32:36 – Taking big risks with new ideas

33:27 – Mapuana introduces Mālama Rituals & lotion candles

35:15 – Ali new venture: Faceletic

38:37 – Taking risks in business & launching new products

40:05 – Saying yes with your whole body + intuition

42:10 – Breathwork, intuition, and inner healing

44:19 – Making friends as an adult & calling in community

45:11 – Closing thoughts & gratitude

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START BEFORE YOU'RE READY — IT MIGHT JUST CHANGE YOUR LIFE.

In Episode 56 of The Mapuana Reed Show, I'm diving deep into the messy, magical, and oh-so-vulnerable journey of starting something before you're ready. Whether it's launching a podcast, building a new business (like I'm doing with Malama Rituals!), or following a creative nudge—you don't need permission, perfection, or a polished plan. You just need to begin.

🌱 In this solo episode, I talk about:

✔️ Cultural conditioning and why women wait

✔️ The inner critic, comparison, and imposter syndrome

✔️ Why starting scared is better than not starting at all

✔️ Letting yourself be seen in the process

✔️ Why your first version is not your final version

✔️ How I'm building my new brand Malama Rituals in real-time

CHAPTERS

00:00 - Welcome + Celebrating Episode 57

01:00 - Why Starting Before You're Ready Matters

02:15 - My Day One in Photography (Costco + Canon Camera!)

03:50 - From Photography to Podcasting to Malama Rituals

04:45 - What Shows Up When You Start Something New

06:00 - Resistance, Overthinking, Fear + Inner Critic

07:15 - Cultural Conditioning + Generational Messages

09:00 - The Fear of Being Seen Trying

11:45 - Why Trying (Publicly) is Sacred

13:30 - Real Talk: You're Not Behind, You're Becoming

14:45 - Announcing Malama Rituals (First Time!)

16:15 - The Joy + Chaos of Creation

18:30 - Vulnerability + The In-Between Season

20:00 - Why High Achieving Women Struggle with Being a Beginner

21:15 - What Happens When You Start Scared

22:30 - Confidence Through Action + Repetition

23:45 - You Inspire Others Just by Beginning

25:00 - Final Pep Talk: Start Messy, Start Scared

26:00 - Invitation to Share Your Becoming

27:00 - Legacy, Documentation, and Day 100

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✨ EPISODE 55: Daily Rituals That Ground Your Life

Welcome back to The Mapuana Reed Show! It's been a minute since I recorded a solo episode — and this one is straight from my heart.

In this short but powerful conversation, I'm talking about daily rituals — the ones that help me stay grounded, connected, and intentional no matter what chaos is going on around me.

These aren't routines or to-do lists — they're sacred moments that remind you: you matter. Your energy, your peace, your presence… it all matters.

I'm sharing:

• The difference between routines and rituals (this one is HUGE)

• My exact morning ritual (from lemon water to sunrise journaling)

• My calming evening ritual that helps me sleep like a baby

• Tips to create your own rituals that feel good and actually fit your life

• Why consistency (not perfection) is where the magic really begins ✨

If you've been craving more peace, more presence, and more you time — this episode is for you.

🎧 IN THIS EPISODE, YOU'LL HEAR:

• My morning walk with my husband at 4:40 AM 🌅

• Why I light a candle every time I shower 🕯️

• How I use lotion and gratitude to thank my body 💛

• What to do if you don't have a lot of time (no excuses!)

• A loving nudge to make your rituals your own

💧 MY DAILY RITUAL SECRET: GLOCI My go-to hydration ritual every single morning is Gloci — and trust me, it's SO good. It supports gut health, hydration, skin glow, and just makes me feel amazing.

✨ Try it for yourself and use my discount code: MAPUANA ➡️ https://getgloci.com/mapuana

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QUOTE TO REMEMBER: "Your life doesn't change by doing more. It changes by being more."

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In this deeply heartfelt episode of The Mapuana Reed Show, I'm joined by my cousins—Tulima, Tutasi, and Tanoai—as we share stories of grief, resilience, identity, culture, and the bond of Polynesian family.

We talk openly about the struggles we've faced—losing everything, navigating career transitions, processing the loss of our grandmother and our parents, and healing through family. This is a love letter to our roots and a reminder that your past does not define you—your purpose does.

✨ Whether you're rebuilding after a hard season, missing someone you love, or trying to rediscover who you are—this episode is for you.

*We also share:*

✨ What it's like working in Hollywood's entertainment industry behind the scenes

✨ How our grandmother's Samoan wisdom shaped our identities

✨ Lessons on self-worth, imposter syndrome & healing from failure

✨ Why family is everything, especially when you're chasing big dreams

*⏱️ Chapters / Timestamps:*

00:00 – Family, worth & being fearless

00:56 – Meet the cousins & our life journeys

03:20 – Behind the scenes of Hollywood careers

05:37 – Finding purpose through education

07:53 – The journey to becoming a stuntman

10:05 – Losing everything in real estate

14:45 – Starting from the bottom: Assistant to COO

19:26 – Grief, loss of a parent & emotional healing

21:36 – Growing up with trauma & transformation

24:32 – Cultural roots & reclaiming our Samoan identity

26:26 – Grandma's legacy in our leadership

31:08 – Confidence, identity & knowing who you are

33:33 – "If your boat sinks, you swim"

35:50 – Grandma's wisdom that still guides us

38:07 – Advice to our younger selves

42:30 – The power of manifestation

44:50 – Family conflict & healing through love

49:14 – Life after losing grandma & becoming the elders

53:53 – Keeping our legacy alive

55:46 – Final reflections: What the world needs now

57:55 – Outro & Instagram handles

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The Story Behind Powerhouse Women - Lindsey Marie Shares It ALL

In this incredibly raw, honest and inspiring conversation, Lindsay Marie opens up about the real journey behind building Powerhouse Women. From starting her first job selling carpet, to launching a movement that now brings in hundreds of women from around the world — this is the FULL story.

Lindsey shares:

✨ The moment she chose to stop playing small

✨ The painful *divorce* that became her biggest blessing

✨ How *self-abandonment* almost cost her everything

✨ The *power of choosing* what's most loving to YOU

✨ Why zero isn't something to fear — it's pure *possibility*

This conversation is a masterclass in self-leadership, expansion, and radical honesty. If you've ever found yourself scared to let go, afraid to leave what's safe, or wondering how to step into your next chapter — this is for you.

💗 Where will you be one year from now if you choose yourself today?

🎙 Hosted by Mapuana Reed | The Mapuana Reed Show

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*CHAPTERS:*

00:00 Intro - When zero isn't something to fear

01:00 The Journey: From Selling Carpet to Powerhouse Women

05:00 Playing Small & The First Leap Into Business

09:00 The Power of Owning Your Next Chapter

11:30 The Writing Process: Powerhouse Women Book

16:00 Launching Her First Event

18:00 Growth, Success, and Expansion

21:00 The Restless Feeling of Outgrowing Your Life

24:00 The Business Divorce & Breaking Free

28:00 Discovering Betrayal & Facing Divorce

31:00 Choosing Radical Self-Love Over Self-Abandonment

35:00 The Hardest Conversations and Healing Journey

38:00 Taking Responsibility For Your Own Expansion

42:00 Financial Reset: Healing Abundance Wounds

47:00 The Mirror: Finding Lessons in Betrayal

50:00 How To Actually Let Go & Expand

54:00 Self-Forgiveness & Moving Forward

55:00 Closing: Where Will You Be One Year From Now?

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