The She-Compass Show

It's the day after the 2018 United States midterm elections, and 114 elected female officials stand ready to amplify the voices of traditionally marginalized people. They are in position to reach across political aisles and into the hearts of many to create connection and build bipartisan bridges. Yet they face an uphill battle—the United States is more politically divided than ever, often resulting in the end of relationships between family and friends. What can we women do right now to make sure toxic politics doesn't become the norm? This simple answer might surprise you. Join us for a post-election discussion of Pointing North.

In her article "I Was a Luxury Fashion Reporter $100,000 in Debt," published this past September—just in time to present an alternate backdrop to the luxury-brand, high-fashion scenery splashed across the world's dominant magazines—former high-fashion and luxury brand reporter Bethany Biron describes life as a struggling New Yorker trying to navigate one of the most expensive cities in the world while managing a mind-boggling amount of student-loan debt on a reporter's small salary. Join us for a frank discussion on how she managed to stay true to herself while immersed in a world predicated on exclusivity, wealth, and privilege.

Women's activist and political consultant Elena Christopoulos may be a native of Toronto, Canada, but it's her work in the United States that makes her one of the most sought-after resources for women's empowerment. At 19, Christopoulos was the victim of a heinous college campus sexual assault. Miraculously, she lived to talk about it. It wasn't long before she realized her story could empower other women, especially people of color and the LBGTQIA community. Listen as Christopoulos shares her #MeToo story and what she's doing right now to ensure the voices of all women are loud and clear.

One in 8 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetime. For us at SheCompass, this story hits close to home. Meet our college buddy Pam Ortega, who in November 2017 received the diagnosis no woman wants to hear: She had breast cancer. Find out how her mantra of "mind follows body, body follows spirit" helped her slay the cancer dragon.

With Election Day just around the corner and a hotbed of social and political issues surrounding women everywhere, San Francisco mayor London Breed sits down with The She-Compass Show for a chat about the empowerment of women. Holding court in the stately International Room at San Francisco City Hall, Mayor Breed discusses the life lessons that helped bring her to San Francisco's highest office and the impact she hopes to make on generations of women. She also shares insight on how she maintains the strength and determination to lead a city at the hub of the global technology boom and a metropolis that boasts the 5th largest economy in the world.

One year after the explosion of #MeToo, women seem to be more divided than ever. We are polarized by our beliefs, our opinions, and are political ideologies. What we all agree on is that the division is making many women angry, tired, fearful, and hopeless. How do we keep our sisterhood strong in a world where division continues to take center stage? Join us for another episode of our "Pointing North" segment as we tackle this issue.

In the first of two remarkable interviews with two of San Francisco's leading ladies, The She-Compass Show is joined by city native and President of the Board of Supervisors Malia Cohen for a lively discussion about sisterhood, mentorship, and community support.

Listen as President Cohen shares personal stories about what inspired her to start her career at "The People's Palace" and what she is doing today to help others prosper. Cohen is a leader of a city that is a forerunner in the global technology boom and boasts the 5th largest economy in the world.

And stay tuned, because our interview with Mayor of San Francisco London Breed will be available soon! Political powerhouse Mayor Breed is the first African-American and only the second woman to hold the title of Mayor of San Francisco, and she's talking with us about how her upbringing helped give her the strength and determination to become one of America's most watched female leaders. This is an interview you don't want to miss!

What happens when a child barely old enough to talk is given a near-fatal dose of penicillin? That's the catalyst that made Nancy Addison determined to win a battle against the resulting acute anemia and debilitating sugar addiction that contributed to years of unhealthy eating, pre-diabetes, and almost losing her eyesight. Join us as Nancy shares how her personal journey led to a healthy life.

Join us for our newest segment we call "Pointing North," where She-Compass takes an in-depth look at a hot topic affecting women to explore ways in which we can learn and grow from the experience. And if you like our show, please give us a 5-star review!

In this episode, we examine what some say is a double-standard when judging women in professional tennis. She-Compass takes on the much-talked-about 2018 US Open in which Serena Williams, a 23-time Grand Slam singles-title winner lost to Naomi Osaka, a first-time US Open winner and 17 years Williams' junior. Did Williams lose the match because she lost her cool? Or was the umpire's ruling a blatant display of sexism aimed at Williams? Join as we delve into this issue.

Welcome to the newest episode of The She-Compass Show!

Are you surrounded by "frenemies?"

Are the women around you jealous of your success? Are the women in your life so toxic you find it easier to avoid them altogether?

Join us for a no-holds-barred conversation full of emotion and truth-telling as these women share their personal stories of overcoming some of life's most challenging relationships to become captains of their own ships.

Based on the book "Finding Our She-Compass: 15 Life Lessons for Women Voyaging Toward Restoration, Reconstruction, and Renewal," host and author of the book Helen Owens connects with dynamic women from all walks of life to talk about toxic relationships between women, how we can survive them, and what we can do to make ourselves and others better.

Watch it with your sisterhood and make sure you have a box of tissues nearby!

"Women possess an innate ability to love on the highest levels: we need to exercise that love with our most important allies—other women." – Helen Owens, author, "Finding Our She-Compass." Follow She-Compass on social media for more on upcoming shows and be sure and grab a copy of the book for yourself and your sisterhood.

"Sisters on a symbiotic voyage make rogue waves quiver." – SheCompass.com