Think about the best stories you’ve heard. They probably span across various genres, focus on different points in time, or are set in fantastic worlds. But despite their many differences, they all have one thing in common: they’re relatable. They have characters with the same traits we do, and center on situations or conflicts that mimic scenarios we face every day (even in a fantasy world). By sharing real stories about real women in their own words, we seek to evoke the same feeling in our audience that comes from reading a good book or watching a good movie. The women in our stories may not share the same socioeconomic or racial background. They may be of different generations or geographies. But across our worlds, there's much to share – and to recognize.
Tish Caldwell is the owner of the online fragrance shop, Ollie & Elm. Named for her grandmother, the shop boasts a beautiful array of homemade room sprays for mindful days. Above and beyond Tish's entrepreneurship, she's a mother, wife, daughter, friend. On this episode, she not only discusses these facets of her life, but also her own personal spiritual awakening and how she brings mindfulness into her every day.
Cassidy Huff is an 18 year old singer/songwriter, actress, voice-over artist, best-selling author, and disability activist based in Seattle, WA. Cassidy currently attends college at the American Musical and Dramatic Academy, a conservatory for the performing arts. She's a seasoned professional having performed on many Seattle stages, as well as Dolby Theater and Lincoln Center. Cassidy recently had her voice-over debut on the Dreamworks original series: "Spirit Riding Free: Riding Academy" now streaming on Netflix!
Today's episode features Rahti Gorfien, a certified ADHD, creativity, and life coach based in New York. With a colorful background as a former actress, stand-up comic, personal chef and more, Rahti infuses her coaching style with elements from her diverse experiences. Stick around until towards the end of the episode, when she provides Isa with a toolset she can personally use to overcome one of her biggest challenges: building and maintaining good habits. For more on Rahti and her coaching, visit creativecallingcoaching.com or join her Facebook group (www.facebook.com/CreativeCallingCoaching) for weekly lifestyle tips.
Rosemary Mupambwa was born in a small village in Zimbabwe in 1961. At the time, women were uneducated past grade school as higher education was reserved for the men in town. Despite this, Rosemary's parents broke cultural norms by sending their daughter off to boarding school in the hopes of providing her with opportunity they did not have themselves. Eventually, Rosemary became a professor in her home country. This is when her life was permanently altered by the death of her husband, forcing her to pick up the pieces of her and her three children's lives and embark on a journey of healing.
Meet Dee Woolridge, a certified clinical, transpersonal and interpersonal hypnotherapist, a spiritual counselor, a certified life coach, reiki master and author. In her current role, Dee helps women gain confidence, become assertive communicators, burst out of their comfort zones, and transform into fulfilled people. However, her background might not be exactly what you'd expect... -- For a list of Dee's published works, click https://www.amazon.com/Books-Dee-Woolridge/s?rh=n%3A283155%2Cp_27%3ADee+Woolridge (here). For Dee's MindShift Workshop, click https://msm.deewoolridge.com/ (here).
Meet Daisy Bwonditi, a young Kenyan woman living in Amsterdam. Daisy holds a Masters in Marketing and Communication from Rome Business School and manages content for Nike. This episode covers Daisy's early years as well as themes of racism and inequality.
On this week's episode, Isa speaks with longtime friend and mentor, Candy Huff. The two met in 2011 when Candy became Isa's academic advisor in the department of Sociology at the University of Utah. The episode chronicles where Candy is in life today as well as the challenges of her childhood and young adult life. Today, Candy currently serves as a director at East Rock Capital. Before this, she spent the past five years overseeing all operations for Dialog, an off-the-record global retreat series founded by Peter Thiel and Auren Hoffman. CONTENT WARNING: rape, child abuse
On this week's episode, Isa speaks with Haley Hines of Iowa City, Iowa. In addition to hosting her own podcast (Give 'Em The Bird), Haley is a Wellcoaches Certified Health & Wellness Coach, ACE Certified Personal Trainer, Certified Health Education Specialist and a passionate advocate of intuitive eating and mindfulness. Tune in to hear all things diet culture and Haley's journey of becoming ANTI-diet.
On this week's episode, Isa speaks with Hala Abusin of London, England. A pharmacist and entrepreneur with an illustrious career spanning over 25 years, the two discuss Hala's Sudanese background, commitment to community, the founding of her company, PlatPharma, and more. To check out Hala's work, visit www.platpharma.com.
On this week's episode, Isa speaks with Victoria Veit of Salt Lake City, Utah. Victoria was assigned male at birth, and the two discuss her religious upbringing, coming out, and what she is most excited for in 2021. TW: abuse
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