The Passionistas Project Podcast

Megan Hamilton is a speaking, visibility, and confidence coach, a speech director, a musician, and a speaker. She is anti-patriarchy, pro humans, and believes that the world can change once folks feel empowered to use their voices and we finally hear from their leader, from new leaders.

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Dr. Stephanie Grunewald is an alignment strategist and founder of Ancorio. With over a decade of experience as a psychologist, Stephanie empowers ambitious empaths through mastermind groups, transformative programs, and reset retreats. Her work, grounded in research based strategies, focuses on helping women balance empathy with ambition, fostering resilience, and achieving professional success while maintaining personal well-being.

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Vanessa LaTanya Hill is the Founder and Executive Director of Project Nana, a nonprofit focused on the engagement, training, advocacy, and empowerment of seasoned women's health. An author, health advocacy consultant, and Holistic Coach, she's previously served in academia, media, and as a creative services director and producer. She is the daughter of Reverend Dr. Gayle Lynetta Henderson, the granddaughter of Merle Savant McIntosh Henderson, the great granddaughter of Beatrice Roll McIntosh, and the great-great-granddaughter of Melvina Sweeting Roll. She knows her roots, and she walks in humility as the potent promise of her powerful ancestors.

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Katie Charrier is a Pivoting Passionista. After seven years in practice as an eye doctor, she found an entrepreneurial calling that she could not ignore. Inspired by her eternal desire to be comfortable, she invented a new way to construct loungewear and clothing that helps women relax comfortably, bra less, while maintaining a desired coverage. She creates this at her growing brand, Jia+Kate. Along the way, she is working through the mindset shifts involved with an epic midlife pivot, including career and personal identity, imposter syndrome, perfectionism, and finding balance between goal setting and contentment in the present moment.

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Kathy Barron is the founder and editor-in-chief of Women Who Podcast magazine. Her mission is to celebrate women independent podcasters from all over the globe by acknowledging their hard work and sharing their stories. Women Who Podcast magazine strives to be a forum for fans and hosts to reach out to one another for support, collaboration, and inspiration.

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On this episode:

[00:01:26] Kathy Barron on what she’s most passionate about

[00:02:30] Kathy Barron on her and her dreams growing up

[00:05:25] Kathy Barron on work as a videographer

[00:13:08] Kathy Barron on tips for someone who is interested in self-publishing

[00:14:46] Kathy Barron on when she first got interested in podcasting

[00:16:41] Kathy Barron on challenges she faced as an independent woman podcaster

[00:22:03] Kathy Barron on unique challenges that women podcasters face

[00:24:20] Kathy Barron on on starting Women Who Podcast magazine

[00:25:49] Kathy Barron on creating podcasts with longevity

[00:29:58] Kathy Barron on advancements in podcasting technology It's like, who's doing that besides the

[00:34:29] Kathy Barron on how to get featured in Women Who Podcast magazine

[00:34:44] Kathy Barron on what she hopes people who are reading the magazine take away from it

[00:34:50] Kathy Barron on what she hopes people who are reading the magazine take away from it

[00:36:28] Kathy Barron on common challenges women podcasters face and tips for overcoming them

[00:37:58] Kathy Barron on unusual or creative podcasts featured in the magazine

[00:42:48] Kathy Barron on podcasts she is currently listening to

[00:51:05] Kathy Barron on her dream for herself and her dream for women

Melissa Fitzgerald and Mary McCormack are the authors of the new book, "What's Next: A Backstage Pass to The West Wing," its cast and crew, and its enduring legacy of service.

Melissa is an actor, producer, and social justice advocate. As an actor, she's best known for her seven-year role as Carol on the award winning television series, “The West Wing.” While in Hollywood, Melissa co-founded Voices in Harmony, a mentoring program that uses theater to work with historically underserved teens. In 2013, she left Hollywood to champion justice system reform at All Rise, where she is at the forefront of engaging the public in the expansion of treatment courts and advancing justice system responses for individuals and communities.

Mary is an actor, producer, and activist who played Deputy National Security Advisor Kate Harper on “The West Wing,” a Tony nominated Broadway actor, Broadway actress, she's also known for diversity of roles across film, television, and theater, including her portrayal of Deputy U. S. Marshal Mary Shannon on the TV series "In Plain Sight," and her Tony nominated turn as Gretchen in "Boeing, Boeing."

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Safrianna Lughna is a retired trauma therapist who — with a little bit of unicorn magic, a wish and a dream — transformed into the Queer Spirit Guide, an international bestselling author, speaker, CEO, and transformational mentor. She is the CEO of Living Luna, a brand and social movement committed to uplifting the others through education, community, and wellness services.

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On this episode:

[00:01:23] Safrianna Lughna on what she’s most passionate about

[00:01:43] Safrianna Lughna on why authenticity is such a big challenge for people

[00:02:42] Safrianna Lughna on when she first discovered her passion

[00:04:10] Safrianna Lughna on being a safe space for her students

[00:05:29] Safrianna Lughna on her transition from school teacher mental health worker

[00:07:54] Safrianna Lughna on stepping into her authentic self

[00:09:51] Safrianna Lughna on Hartley House

[00:12:37] Safrianna Lughna on getting counseling for her chronic illness

[00:15:45] Safrianna Lughna on starting Living Luna

[00:18:47] Safrianna Lughna on where the name Living Luna comes from

[00:20:10] Safrianna Lughna on on her partner Ikenna Lughna

[00:21:39] Safrianna Lughna on on describing a Polyamorous

[00:23:55] Safrianna Lughna on the ideal person to work with her

[00:25:25] Safrianna Lughna on on impacting people

[00:26:27] Safrianna Lughna on the common thread in people that work with her

[00:27:56] Safrianna Lughna on why diversity is such an important component of her work

[00:30:21] Safrianna Lughna on her reawakening ritual

[00:32:23] Safrianna Lughna on Soul Sugar

[00:34:13] Safrianna Lughna on the seasons framework

[00:36:58] Safrianna Lughna on energy leaks

[00:38:50] Safrianna Lughna on resolving energy leaks

[00:40:55] Safrianna Lughna on success stories of her clients

[00:43:09] Safrianna Lughna on the Living Lunas Zines

[00:45:13] Safrianna Lughna on the Living Luna podcast

[00:48:10] Safrianna Lughna on her Discord space

[00:49:39] Safrianna Lughna on her first poetry collection called A Woman's Work

[00:52:02] Safrianna Lughna on the bigger why

[00:53:54] Safrianna Lughna on the Passionistas community

[00:54:53] Safrianna Lughna on sacrificing yourself

[00:55:46] Safrianna Lughna on her dream for myself and for women and gender non-conforming people

Claudia Cordova Rucker is a grounding presence for resourceful and resilient first generation entrepreneurs ready to define success and encompass a bicultural approach to Profitability and Presence, Profitability and Presence in their lives and businesses with their values and well being in tow. Claudia is a seasoned entrepreneur with a multifaceted career in the textiles, garment manufacturing, real estate, mental health, and beauty industries. She started her entrepreneurial career early, launching an organic chicken business at just 16. Claudia's second business venture, Aqua Nail Bar, was repeatedly voted best of by The Independent for 13 years in a row. Living on the unceded territory of the Chumash people past and present, which is also known as picturesque Santa Barbara, California, she embodies the ethos of her practice, finding joy and presence in every aspect of her life. She shares with her husband, Mark, her fur baby, Dixie, and their family and friends.

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On This Episode:

[00:01:55] Claudia Cordova Rucker on what she is most passionate about

[00:02:37] Claudia Cordova Rucker on her tips for staying present

[00:05:41] Claudia Cordova Rucker on her journey and what lead her to her passion

[00:10:11] Claudia Cordova Rucker on what her life looks like now in terms of her business and finding a balance

[00:12:34] Claudia Cordova Rucker on starting Beyond Ordinary Business

[00:16:23] Claudia Cordova Rucker on her consciousness, how her family’s legacy played into who she is and what she does

[00:20:36] Claudia Cordova Rucker on her 16-year-old self and the chicken business

[00:26:46] Claudia Cordova Rucker on working with her sisters

[00:27:29] Claudia Cordova Rucker on starting her own business

[00:33:01] Claudia Cordova Rucker on how people work with her

[00:35:33] Claudia Cordova Rucker on the common theme she sees in her clients

[00:41:29] Claudia Cordova Rucker on her advice to women entrepreneurs

[00:48:01] Claudia Cordova Rucker on questions that people should asked her but haven’t

[00:50:30] Claudia Cordova Rucker on her dream for herself and women

[00:52:53] Claudia Cordova Rucker on advice she would give to 16-year-old Claudia

Stephanie Harrington is a board certified nutrition specialist who holds a master's degree in the science of nutrition from the National University of Natural Medicine. She has specialty training in functional nutrition with a focus on digestive health and hormonal balance. Stephanie practices nutrition from a whole person approach, believing that together food, mindset, self-care, and connection play an essential role in wellness. She's passionate about utilizing nutrition science, mind body healing, and food relationship coaching to create individualized nutrition plans for sustainable changes.

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ON THIS EPISODE

[00:01:39] Stephanie Harrington on what she is most passionate about

[00:02:16] Stephanie Harrington on how she got interested in the digestive healing and women’s health field

[00:05:48] Stephanie Harrington on what her areas of focus are now

[00:06:42] Stephanie Harrington on why people come to her

[00:07:39] Stephanie Harrington on why mindset is so important to physical health

[00:10:02] Stephanie Harrington on her process when someone comes to her

[00:12:07] Stephanie Harrington on things to do while waiting for the test to get back

[00:15:54] Stephanie Harrington on general rules and things we can do to make our sleep patterns better

[00:18:39] Stephanie Harrington on how connection is important for physical health.

[00:22:19] Stephanie Harrington on how to filter out the noise when focusing on your mental and physical health

[00:24:37] Stephanie Harrington on individualized approaches and the factors that play into these approaches

[00:26:43] Stephanie Harrington on examples of toxic exposure

[00:31:40] Stephanie Harrington on what her process is when working with someone

[00:34:38] Stephanie Harrington on recent medical or mental health discoveries that surprised her or was really helpful and important

[00:36:05] Stephanie Harrington on what we should be asking about but haven’t

[00:38:45] Stephanie Harrington on the type of clients she is working with and how people can find her

[00:39:16] Stephanie Harrington on who her role models were growing up

[00:41:34] Stephanie Harrington on her professional mentors

[00:42:36] Stephanie Harrington on what her best habit is

[00:43:35] Stephanie Harrington on lessons that she has learned that has stuck with her

[00:44:36] Stephanie Harrington on her number one piece of advice to women who starting on their health care journey

[00:45:23] Stephanie Harrington on her secret to a rewarding life

[00:46:03] Stephanie Harrington on a mantra that she lives by

[00:46:50] Stephanie Harrington on what her dream is for herself and for women

Tamie Wilson is a 2024 Democratic candidate seeking election to the U.S. House of Representatives for Ohio’s 4th Congressional District to unseat Jim Jordan. An accomplished professional, devoted single mother, and proud granddaughter of a WWII veteran, Tamie’s journey is shaped by her strong family values and her commitment to community service. Born and raised in Ohio, the heartland of America, Tamie has lived through the daily challenges facing her fellow Ohioans, having either experienced them personally or through close connections. Tamie’s background brings a unique perspective to the political arena. She offers a fresh and unifying female voice, advocating for common-sense solutions to core issues often overlooked in Washington.

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