I AM Conversations

Former Ecuadorian President Jamil Mahuad (ex-Mayor of Quito; HKS alumnus) shares the life-altering stroke he experienced on stage in Barcelona in 1997—and the leadership lessons that followed. We explore recovering from vulnerability, the four bodies (physical, emotional, rational, spiritual), the true motives for power (power, perks, glory, service), the serenity prayer as a governing compass, an...

Today’s guest, Rebecca Castle , is a pediatric speech-language pathologist, healer, speaker, and teacher who communicates with angels. After a lifetime of healing work, Rebecca spontaneously devoted her life to God—and everything changed. A light appeared, her heart “cleared,” and over two years she experienced the classic features of a near-death experience while fully awake: life review, angelic...

When Korea opened its first national astronaut selection, 36,000 applied. Our guest—Korea’s first astronaut—entered just to witness history… and ended up making it. In this intimate conversation, she recounts becoming the primary crew member weeks before launch, the culture shock of training in Russia, motion sickness and back pain in microgravity (yes, she grew an inch!), an unforgettable ballist...

In this heartwarming episode of I AM Conversations , twin sisters Gigi and Rosie share their extraordinary journey of love, connection, and family. Born inseparable, their deep twin bond transcends distance and time — from childhood in Ecuador to motherhood and miracles. The sisters open up about their unique spiritual connection, their shared sense of purpose, and the life-changing experience tha...

In this I AM Conversations episode, James “Jim” Roguski —researcher, author, and activist—shares how a season of divorce, bankruptcy, and foreclosure redirected his life toward holistic health . We cover the lymphatic system and bodywork , Bach Flower remedies and emotions, muscle testing surprises, stress and environment (from EMFs to toxic worksites), epigenetics and the “biology of belief,” sou...

Welcome to I Am Conversations—a transformative series designed to inspire self-discovery and ignite your creative spirit with hosts Ana María Dávalos, Maria Lanas, and Maclovia Martel. Today’s guest is Coach Robert Pruitt : transformational guide, holistic practitioner, and director of Spiritual Life Coaching at Inner Visions. With a Master’s in Metaphysics, decades of mentoring, and a heart for s...

Today we sit with Cynthia Wright —motivational coach, Internal Family Systems (IFS) practitioner, and Family Constellations facilitator based in Ecuador. From a near-fatal car accident to grieving her brother’s suicide and navigating thyroid surgery, Cynthia reframed her deepest pain into purpose. She explains why you are not your thoughts or your parts , how to work with the body to heal the past...

Welcome to I AM Conversations—a transformative series designed to inspire self-discovery and ignite your creative spirit, hosted by Ana María Dávalos, Maria Lanas, and Maclovia Martel. Our guest is Edina Seleskovic—a Bosnian-born, New York-honed artist whose work bridges continents, disciplines, and communities. Edina recounts: Leaving Yugoslavia as a teen exchange student and learning she couldn’...

In this deeply soulful episode of I AM Conversations , hosts Ana María Dávalos, María Lanas, and Maclovia Martel welcome Susan Sutherland — sacred scribe, soul activator, and host of The Remembrance Codes podcast. Susan shares her powerful story of transformation — from personal loss, divorce, and grief to spiritual awakening. She reveals how true healing began only when she stopped searching outs...

Today on I AM Conversations, hosts AnaMaria Davalos, Maria Lanas, and Maclovia Martel welcome life coach Maria Richardson for a raw, uplifting journey through caregiving, crisis, and conscious reinvention. From a stage-four cancer fight with her husband to hitting emotional rock bottom during the pandemic, Maria learned to anchor in HOPE—Having Only Positive Expectations—and to trust her intuition...

In this inspiring episode of I AM Conversations , hosts Maclovia Martel, María Lanas, and Anamaria Dávalos, welcome Cristina Latorre, director of the nonprofit Cayamba Foundation in Ecuador. From her early career as a travel agent to being named Woman of the Year in Germany , Cristina shares her incredible transformation through service, healing, and purpose. After surviving the 2016 earthquake, C...

In this deeply moving episode of I AM Conversations , hosts Ana María Dávalos , María Lanas , and Maclovia Martel sit down with Carlos Rey , a Harvard-trained business expert and pioneer in purpose-driven leadership. From the classrooms of economics to the streets of Calcutta, Carlos’s life changed forever after meeting Mother Teresa — a moment that revealed to him that true success isn’t measured...