SACRED H.E.R.story Podcast

In this Sacred HERstory episode, Jennifer Natasia sits with Lisa Van Zylen, a Soul Designer who guides others in releasing emotional blocks, reconnecting with their intuition, and aligning with their highest path. Through her journey from acting to energy work, Lisa shares how spiritual awakening, ancestral healing, and deep trust in God led her to create the concept of Soul Design—a holistic appr...

In this powerful and expansive conversation, Ajane—also known as The Woman of the Womb—shares her journey of reclaiming inner wealth, healing lineage, and choosing a life far beyond conventional expectations. As an astrologer, herbalist, womb wellness mentor, author, and nomadic world-schooling mother currently living in Thailand, Ajane opens up about the path that led her from alternative living...

In this heart centered conversation, Victoria "The Heart Healer" Finch —entrepreneur, storyteller, and songwriter—shares her journey of navigating ADHD, embracing her unique way of thinking, and expressing her healing through music and storytelling. From living a nontraditional lifestyle as a car camper to creating powerful, emotionally resonant songs like Hard Unfolding, Victoria embodies what it...

In this deeply moving episode, LaNika “Shelly” Williams—known as the Bounce Back Queen —shares a life story that could have broken her… but instead, built her. From childhood trauma and being removed from her home, to becoming a teenage mother, losing her sight, surviving multiple brain surgeries, and still rising to become a powerful advocate for over 200 children—Shelly embodies what it means to...

In this powerful and thought-provoking conversation, Dara Baldwin—activist, scholar, and author of To Be a Problem: A Black Woman’s Survival in the Racist Disability Rights Movement—shares her lived experience navigating over two decades in policy spaces where she was often the only woman of color. Dara opens up about the realities of systemic racism within social justice movements, challenging th...

In this powerful and refreshing conversation, Rochelle Durruthy—social media influencer and marketing business owner—shares how she helps women step into visibility, own their voice, and confidently take up space in business. Originally a SoCal girl now rooted in the Pacific Northwest, Rochelle is building community through creativity, connection, and collaboration. Through her work, she teaches w...

In this insightful and empowering conversation, Amy Dave—former physician assistant turned women’s wellness coach—shares how aligning her lifestyle with her hormonal cycle transformed her health, energy, and overall well-being. After struggling with PMS symptoms and burnout, Amy discovered that the solution wasn’t doing more—it was learning to listen. By adjusting her nutrition, exercise, and dail...

In this deeply moving conversation, Kaleena Randall—women’s empowerment guide and project management professional—shares her journey of navigating unimaginable loss and rising into a life of intention, self-worth, and sovereignty. From a childhood shaped by addiction, to the devastating loss of her daughter and husband at just 21, and later rebuilding again after divorce, Kaleena’s story is one of...

In this deeply sacred conversation, Hawa Jusu Johnson—healer, community builder, and guide in ancestral remembrance—shares the beauty and power of honoring those who came before us. Through ancestral veneration and libation practices, Hawa reminds us that even if we do not know every name or every story in our lineage, we can still call on the benevolent mothers, fathers, and ancestors whose lives...

In this deeply honest and empowering conversation, Jontai Reynolds—author, mental health advocate, and future counselor—shares her journey of transforming pain into purpose. From navigating reactive abuse, postpartum depression, and moments of deep emotional struggle, Jontai made a powerful decision: to heal, not just for herself, but for her daughter and the generations after her. Through therapy...

In this heartfelt and lively conversation, Penny Gardin Lewis—author, children’s playwright, and mixed media artist—shares her journey of creativity, reinvention, and storytelling across a lifetime. From teaching industrial arts to directing a cultural arts center, and eventually stepping into her fullest expression through writing and art, Penny’s path is anything but ordinary. Blending humor, my...

In this raw and honest conversation, Nicole Patrick—beauty entrepreneur and founder of Sophia Nicole Cosmetics—shares her journey of becoming a mother in the most unexpected way. Discovering she was pregnant at eight months, Nicole was suddenly thrust into motherhood while navigating health challenges, grief, and life transitions. From giving birth at 34 weeks to building a beauty brand inspired b...

In this deeply compassionate conversation, Desiree—grief educator and guide—shares her personal journey through profound loss, including the passing of her father, the end of her marriage, and the gradual loss of her mother to ALS. Through these experiences, she discovered that grief is not something to fix or rush through, but something to witness, honor, and gently move with. Now, Desiree suppor...

In this deeply moving conversation, Kimberly Starr shares her journey as a mother navigating the unimaginable loss of her 16-year-old son, Tom, to suicide. Through her book 457 Days: A Mother’s Journey Along Grief’s Path, Kimberly opens a window into the raw, honest, and often unspoken realities of grief—while also offering comfort, connection, and hope to others walking a similar path. From trans...

In this powerful and grounded conversation, Denise Reese—technology sales executive, founder, and community leader—shares her journey of navigating over 25 years in male-dominated industries while learning to lead with influence, purpose, and authenticity. Her story is one of resilience, reinvention, and evolution—balancing ambition with alignment. In 2020, Denise founded Grace The Collection™, a...

In this extraordinary conversation, Emily Adams—known as The Disruptor in Human Design—shares her journey from growing up in an Amish community with only a sixth-grade education to becoming a top performer in corporate manufacturing and ultimately a spiritual entrepreneur. At just 17 years old, Emily made a life-altering decision to leave everything she knew behind in search of freedom, education,...

In this honest and inspiring conversation, Kristen shares her journey of personal transformation—from emotional exhaustion and health struggles to renewed joy, wellness, and a thriving marriage after more than 30 years together. As a certified life coach and emotional wellness guide, she opens up about the powerful mindset shift that changed everything: realizing the miracle she was praying for wa...

In this deeply reflective conversation, Grace Rabia shares her journey of healing the inner child and breaking generational cycles shaped by silence, rejection, and self-erasure. Through years of therapy, faith, and intentional self-work, she learned how to mother and nurture herself in ways she once needed most. Inspired by her book Adult Me, a collection of letters written to her younger self, G...

"What if education wasn’t just about learning facts… but about learning how to be fully human?” In this episode, Dr. Eghosa Obaizamomwan invites us into a deeper conversation about Black identity, feminism, education, and self-knowledge—revealing how reclaiming our stories can transform not only classrooms, but entire communities. In this powerful conversation, Dr. Eghosa Obaizamomwan—Black mother...

In this deeply moving conversation, Scarlett shares her powerful journey of navigating life’s unexpected challenges while learning to rediscover her voice, her strength, and her sense of self. Through moments of hardship, reflection, and personal transformation, Scarlett opens up about what it means to rebuild from within and choose healing over survival mode. Her story is one of resilience, self-...

What happens when a woman decides her well-being is not optional? In this powerful conversation, Nakeesa Marie shares how a life-altering health crisis—multiple surgeries and months of recovery—forced her to confront the unsustainable pace she had normalized. As a working mother and Black woman navigating societal expectations of constant strength, she made bold decisions: reducing her commitments...

After a video of her story went viral, Shunda stepped fully into her truth. A full-time day trader, military veteran, author of The Brown Girl Handbook & Experience , and advocate for self-love and financial empowerment, her journey is one of unimaginable resilience. In 2022, she lost her mother—her anchor, her only parent. Years earlier, she survived being kidnapped and beaten by someone she...

In this deeply moving and expansive conversation, Jennifer sits down with Colleen Gigante , a licensed psychotherapist whose work bridges neuroscience, spirituality, and trauma-informed healing. Colleen shares her extraordinary life journey—from growing up feeling unsafe, surviving abuse, military service, homelessness, and a devastating car accident that left her unable to walk for two years, to...

In this powerful conversation, Nona-Kerry shares her journey from surviving toxic environments and leaving home at 16 to becoming a stage 3 cancer survivor and executive producer of The Nona-Kerry & Friends Talk Show on HHN TV. She reflects on resilience, self-belief, embracing vulnerability, and how every challenge can become a doorway to transformation. A story of survival, purpose, and owni...

Today’s conversation is a powerful testament to resilience, faith, and redemption. Kimberly Deskins bravely shares her sacred herstory—one shaped by addiction, loss, incarceration, and profound healing. Through recovery, faith, and the support of AA, Kimberly found her way back to herself after surviving sexual abuse, addiction, and the heartbreak of separation from her children. She opens up abou...