Raising Women Podcast

Zoë Burt is a certified financial adviser in both the UK and US, a former trainer for Female Invest, and is a co-founder of Financial Freedom Coach . She helps women them build wealth on their own terms — no jargon, no shame, and definitely no spreadsheets required. Jocelyn, Nina, and Zoë sit down and unpack the personal, emotional, and often invisible layers that shape our relationship to money —...

What would your life look like if you only chose what you'd want for your child? That single question changed everything for Soledad Piñero Misa. In this episode, Soledad — visionary social entrepreneur, founder of  Part of More , a collective of values-driven facilitators, and Co-founder, Head of Global Expansion for  Not-Controversial , a human rights initiative —shares the unexpected pregnancy...

✨ What if leadership wasn’t about control, but about capacity? What if your descent was actually the beginning of your rising? In this powerful and poetic episode of the  Raising Women Podcast , we welcome  Jessica Rudin , a teacher of cyclical leadership and voice-led transformation. Through myth, personal story, and embodied wisdom, she invites us into a radically different rhythm of living — o...

✨ What if you stopped treating your cycle as a problem—and started seeing it as a map to your power? In this radiant and revolutionary episode of the Raising Women Podcast , we’re joined by neuroscience-based leadership coach and feminine energy guide Jenny Muhlwa for a deeply personal and practical conversation about hormonal rhythms, inner trust, and the power of remembering who we are. Togethe...

✨ In our previous  Episode 10 , we unpacked the role of values through five major life transitions women often face. But defining your values is only the first step.  Living  them—especially in the real, messy moments of change—requires knowing what those values actually need to stand strong. In this episode, we go deeper into how to embody your values with  The Raising Method™ —a framework that...

✨ What does it really mean to live in alignment with your values? In this heartfelt episode, we unpack the power of personal values—how they guide us, shape us, and ultimately free us. Join Nina and Jocelyn in a deeply personal and thought-provoking conversation where they reflect on inherited beliefs, societal pressures, and the quiet courage it takes to redefine success, relationships, and iden...

✨ Why do we keep accepting systems that don’t serve us? Why do we continue to push ourselves to fit into molds that don't align with who we are? In this episode, we dive deep into the power of rejecting the norms that limit us—and why embracing our own values is the true path to freedom. Nora Rahimian is an anti-capitalist business coach, community builder, and cultural strategist. She helps...

✨ Why does money feel like freedom to some—and like a life sentence to others? Why do so many of us avoid financial decisions until we’re forced to make them? In this episode, we unpack all of it. Following our eye-opening episode 8 conversation with financial advisor Lisa Meller, we (Jocelyn & Nina) sit down for a real, vulnerable talk about money. From financial fears to the quiet shame of...

✨ Too many women struggle to take control of their finances, feeling overwhelmed by investing, budgeting, or even getting started with wealth-building. In this episode, we break down the most common financial myths holding women back and how to build long-term wealth with confidence. Lisa Meller, founder of Personal Finance Movement and a financial literacy advocate, joins us to unpack the fundam...

✨ Too many women hesitate to negotiate, undervalue their skills, or struggle to navigate workplace power dynamics—often without realizing the cost. In this episode, we uncover the hidden price of playing small and what it takes to step into your worth with confidence. Building episode 5 with Feriel Aliouchouche , an international labor law lawyer who broke down the importance of financial indepen...

✨  Meet Feriel Aliouchouche An international lawyer breaking barriers in labor law and gender equality. Her story reveals how financial independence can transform not just your career but your confidence and choices. We sat down with the fierce and compassionate Feriel to discuss her journey and share insights on financial literacy. With over a decade of experience in labor law and a deep commitm...

✨ Pull back the curtain with us on our first annual end-of-year recap. In this honest and passionate episode, Nina and Jocelyn share the highs, the lows, and the lessons learned from a year of leading the Raising Women Podcast. We’re reflecting on the realities of what it takes to confront fear, embrace vulnerability, and build a partnership rooted in trust and shared purpose. Looking ahead to 20...

✨ Heather Thornton, a former US public diplomacy officer turned head of a school board during covid to teaching English in the Peace Corps, shares her journey from a book-loving introvert in Virginia to a global changemaker. Inspired by her mother’s dedication to service, Heather navigated a period of uncertainty before carving out a purpose-driven career in diplomacy, education, and social chang...

In this heartfelt episode, we explore the transformative power of women’s sharing circles—a place where genuine sisterhood unfolds and women find strength, connection, and courage to be themselves. Episode host Jocelyn Lee, founder of Women's Sharing Circles (WSC), and special guest Johanna Wallner, a participant-turned-leader in WSC, share the magic that happens when women come together in su...

Welcome to the very first episode of Raising Women! Join your hosts Nina and Jocelyn as they kick off this journey by sharing a bit about themselves, their vision for this podcast, and the inspiration behind it. In this episode, you'll get to know their backstories, their mission to empower and uplift women, and what it means to be part of a community dedicated to: driving social change, embra...