The Passionistas Project Podcast | Passionate Women Empowerment Hosts

In this episode, we've invited members of our community to share their journeys of stepping into their power. Through their inspiring stories, each woman reflects on a moment of self-realization, resilience, or transformation, offering unique insights on defining success and embracing authenticity. Join us as we celebrate these moments of courage and personal growth. Learn more about The Passionis...

Meryl Hayton is dedicated to helping others reach their fullest potential so they can enjoy happier, healthier relationships with themselves, experience more joy in their lives, and follow their soul's purpose. Her own self-development journey led her to become a yoga teacher and discover Emotional Freedom Techniques, EFT, EFT or Tapping, and Optimal EFT. Meryl has successfully rewired her own str...

Minessa Konecky is a trailblazer in reshaping work culture, infusing joy and fulfillment into the heart of professional life by optimizing efficiency flows. With over 20 years of expertise in research administration, they are seasoned strategists who passionately empowers others through their innovative Commitment to Clock Out series on YouTube. Their passion lies in harmonizing the lifecycle mana...

Megan Hamilton is a speaking, visibility, and confidence coach, a speech director, a musician, and a speaker. She is anti-patriarchy, pro humans, and believes that the world can change once folks feel empowered to use their voices and we finally hear from their leader, from new leaders. Learn more about Megan. Learn more about The Passionistas Project. Read the Show Notes. Learn more about your ad...

Dr. Stephanie Grunewald is an alignment strategist and founder of Ancorio. With over a decade of experience as a psychologist, Stephanie empowers ambitious empaths through mastermind groups, transformative programs, and reset retreats. Her work, grounded in research based strategies, focuses on helping women balance empathy with ambition, fostering resilience, and achieving professional success wh...

Vanessa LaTanya Hill is the Founder and Executive Director of Project Nana, a nonprofit focused on the engagement, training, advocacy, and empowerment of seasoned women's health. An author, health advocacy consultant, and Holistic Coach, she's previously served in academia, media, and as a creative services director and producer. She is the daughter of Reverend Dr. Gayle Lynetta Henderson, the gra...

Katie Charrier is a Pivoting Passionista. After seven years in practice as an eye doctor, she found an entrepreneurial calling that she could not ignore. Inspired by her eternal desire to be comfortable, she invented a new way to construct loungewear and clothing that helps women relax comfortably, bra less, while maintaining a desired coverage. She creates this at her growing brand, Jia+Kate. Alo...

Kathy Barron is the founder and editor-in-chief of Women Who Podcast magazine. Her mission is to celebrate women independent podcasters from all over the globe by acknowledging their hard work and sharing their stories. Women Who Podcast magazine strives to be a forum for fans and hosts to reach out to one another for support, collaboration, and inspiration. Learn more about Kathy. Learn more abou...

Melissa Fitzgerald and Mary McCormack are the authors of the new book, "What's Next: A Backstage Pass to The West Wing," its cast and crew, and its enduring legacy of service. Melissa is an actor, producer, and social justice advocate. As an actor, she's best known for her seven-year role as Carol on the award winning television series, “The West Wing.” While in Hollywood, Melissa co-founded Voice...

Safrianna Lughna is a retired trauma therapist who — with a little bit of unicorn magic, a wish and a dream — transformed into the Queer Spirit Guide, an international bestselling author, speaker, CEO, and transformational mentor. She is the CEO of Living Luna, a brand and social movement committed to uplifting the others through education, community, and wellness services. Learn more about Safria...

Claudia Cordova Rucker is a grounding presence for resourceful and resilient first generation entrepreneurs ready to define success and encompass a bicultural approach to Profitability and Presence, Profitability and Presence in their lives and businesses with their values and well being in tow. Claudia is a seasoned entrepreneur with a multifaceted career in the textiles, garment manufacturing, r...

Stephanie Harrington is a board certified nutrition specialist who holds a master's degree in the science of nutrition from the National University of Natural Medicine. She has specialty training in functional nutrition with a focus on digestive health and hormonal balance. Stephanie practices nutrition from a whole person approach, believing that together food, mindset, self-care, and connection...

Tamie Wilson is a 2024 Democratic candidate seeking election to the U.S. House of Representatives for Ohio’s 4th Congressional District to unseat Jim Jordan. An accomplished professional, devoted single mother, and proud granddaughter of a WWII veteran, Tamie’s journey is shaped by her strong family values and her commitment to community service. Born and raised in Ohio, the heartland of America,...

Alicia Robbins is a cinematographer who holds the record for being the first female cinematographer to become a full time DP on a Shondaland series where she worked on Grey's Anatomy for seasons 16 and 17. For season 3 of Bridgerton, she shot four of the eight episodes, leveraging her extensive experience and creative brilliance to honor the show's aesthetic while pushing its boundaries. Learn mor...

Ruby Raja is an author, trauma facilitator, and domestic violence and abuse trainer. Ruby has over 25 years of working globally with women and children experiencing abuse to navigate health, education, and probation systems. Ruby has written Healing from Narcissistic Abuse, Journeys from Abuse to Freedom, because the participants of her master's thesis are women. All told they left abusive husband...

Mercedes Barba is the founder and owner of Mercedes Media, a publicity firm dedicated to helping entrepreneurs harness the power of media to establish credibility, increase their visibility, and attract clients to their businesses. With 15 years of experience and an Emmy nomination to her name, Mercedes vision is to underscore that media is an invaluable asset accessible to every entrepreneur. Its...

Claire Jones and Amaranthia Sepia are a Black, invisibly disabled mother-daughter duo who are the co-founders of the grassroots project Sista Creatives Rising. SCR's mission is to help creative, marginalized women and marginalized genders gain accessibility and visibility in the arts to facilitate personal healing. They seek to strengthen their community by increasing the visibility of these artis...

Maya Enista Smith is the President of Thoughtful Human — a plastic-free, plantable card company, which was founded to help you find honest ways to communicate in dynamic relationships and challenging life circumstances. Thoughtful Human offers ultra-sustainable sentiments for real issues and a hub with resources and community to help people find the support they need. Maya recently joined Thoughtf...

Darlene Hildebrandt is a photographer and educator. Darlene helps amateur photographers improve their images through articles on her website, video tutorials on her YouTube channel, online courses, and worldwide photography tours. As a woman in a mostly male dominated industry in the 1980s, she never let being a female or standing five foot tall stop her from reaching for the sky and living her dr...

Natalie Kime is a financial professional and coach who works with individuals, families, and business owners to educate them and help them become financially literate. She is passionate about helping others achieve their financial goals, create a life of their dreams, and leave a legacy behind. Natalie takes pride in removing the emotion that can often be tied to financial conversations. Bringing...

Dr. Amanda Tracy has been enthusiastically helping women navigate hormone changes and improve their health and well being since becoming a licensed naturopathic doctor in 2005. In 2021, Dr. Tracy decided to take her expertise online, and transitioned her practice to focus specifically on supporting women through perimenopause and menopause. Having relocated to Northern California wine country, Dr....

Dot Kelly is currently performing in the National Touring Company of the musical "Funny Girl." The show will be at the Ahmanson Theater in Los Angeles through Sunday, April 28th, and then moves to the Segerstrom Center for the Arts in Costa Mesa from May 28th to June 9th, before traveling across the country through the end of April 2025. Dot is a former Miss Virginia with the Miss America organiza...

Kat Polsinelli, a beacon of transformation in our scarcity laden society, is on a mission to teach others how to embrace the mantra that everything happens for you, not to you. As the visionary behind The Lotus Effect, Kat passionately guides individuals to glean wisdom from their past, transforming it into a compass for a radiant future. Fueled by a personal journey through trauma and abuse, Kat...

Annmarie Entner, specializes in working with women with a debilitating autoimmune disease. Annmarie was inspired to begin her coaching practice after being diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis and learning how to thrive with a diagnosis. She's on a mission to help other women who are facing the challenges both physically and mentally of an autoimmune disease to live their fullest and be happy in ev...

Diana Greshtchuk (She/Her) is the CEO of Fan Your Flame LLC, a financial literacy coach, and your best financial friend. She is passionately committed to guiding entrepreneurs, businesses and individuals to achieve a wide variety of financial goals. Diana utilizes pioneering methods rooted in practical financial concepts, business acumen, and mindset work to educate and empower her clients to achi...