The Passionistas Project Podcast | Passionate Women Empowerment Hosts

In this episode, we've invited members of our community to share their journeys of stepping into their power. Through their inspiring stories, each woman reflects on a moment of self-realization, resilience, or transformation, offering unique insights on defining success and embracing authenticity. Join us as we celebrate these moments of courage and personal growth.

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Meryl Hayton is dedicated to helping others reach their fullest potential so they can enjoy happier, healthier relationships with themselves, experience more joy in their lives, and follow their soul's purpose. Her own self-development journey led her to become a yoga teacher and discover Emotional Freedom Techniques, EFT, EFT or Tapping, and Optimal EFT. Meryl has successfully rewired her own stress and anxiety patterns, letting go of limiting beliefs, and improved her self-trust and confidence. She immersed herself in trainings and created the Emotional Clearing Method to help others clear out emotional trauma and rewire their subconscious, reshaping their perspectives about themselves and life. Meryl feels blessed to have helped thousands of people and is on a mission to impact the world. She holds a safe and loving space to help others turn their relationship and life dreams into reality. If she isn't cooking or entertaining in the kitchen, you'll find her at the beach, walking, volunteering, riding her bike, or snuggling with her cat, Sammy.

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Minessa Konecky is a trailblazer in reshaping work culture, infusing joy and fulfillment into the heart of professional life by optimizing efficiency flows. With over 20 years of expertise in research administration, they are seasoned strategists who passionately empowers others through their innovative Commitment to Clock Out series on YouTube. Their passion lies in harmonizing the lifecycle management of research awards with work life integration. As a proud member of the LGBTQIA plus community with deep Desi roots, Minessa embodies diversity and empathy in every endeavor. They currently reside with their wife, Alex, and three dogs in a seaside cottage in Plymouth, Massachusetts, on unceded and occupied lands of the Wampanoag people.

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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

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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

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