The Well Woman Show

We talk a lot about joy on this show. But what if joy wasn't just a feeling to chase, but a tool you could use to build something — a business, a career, a team, a life? Bose Akadiri , known as the Joy Amplifier , joins us to talk about something she's spent her career building a case for: that joy belongs in the boardroom, not just the wellness journal. Bose is the CEO of Goal and Grind LLC, the...

Mentoring is one of the most powerful levers for women's growth and one of the most misunderstood. In this rich conversation, Giovanna sits down with two women who have dedicated their careers to getting mentoring right : Tamara Thorpe and Lisa Fain.  Tamara Thorpe   is the Founder of Real Mentors Network while Lisa Fain is the CEO of Center for Mentoring Excellence. They bring a combine...

How many times have I watched brilliant, capable women quietly talk themselves out of their own value, defaulting to structures that weren't built for them, avoiding the language of profit like it would somehow compromise their integrity, waiting for the right credential or the right moment to finally call themselves the expert they already are? It's a pattern that runs deeper than most of us real...

Care has always been at the center of our lives. So why has it never been at the center of our economy? In this episode, feminist economist Lucía Cirmi Obón joins us to unpack something most of us have felt but never had the language for: that the daily work of raising children, caring for family, and holding communities together is not separate from economic life. It is economic life. Drawing fro...

What does it really mean to “have it all”? For many ambitious women, the phrase has started to feel more like pressure than possibility. We’re expected to excel professionally, be deeply present at home, care for our communities, and somehow still maintain our own well-being. It’s no wonder so many women feel overwhelmed. In this episode of The Well Woman Show, economist and Wharton professor Dr....

Creativity is not just something we do — it’s something we follow. In this episode of The Well Woman Show , host Giovanna Rossi sits down with writer and filmmaker Giovanna Capone for a reflective conversation about creativity as a guiding force, cultural memory, and the courage to be seen. Giovanna Capone shares her journey from public librarian to documentary filmmaker, and how her film Finding...

What if the very thing that makes you feel like you don't belong is actually your greatest creative gift?  In this moving conversation, I sit down with Amanda Pascali , a singer-songwriter, translator, and Fulbright Fellow who's turned the experience of never quite fitting in into her life's work. A Harrington Fellow at the University of Texas at Austin, she researches Italian studies and ethnomus...

What does it really mean to be financially free as a woman? Not just secure—but serene. Confident. Fully yourself. In the powerful conversation, I sit down with Christine Joy Luck Sarno, a financial coach and speaker known as the Financial Wingwoman. A former financial advisor, she now helps high-earning women take control of their money with clarity and confidence. Having built multiple seven-fig...

What if stepping into your full power could actually be joyful? What if career transformation didn't have to be overwhelming? And what if your authentic voice could create ripple effects of impact far beyond what you imagined? In this episode, I sit down with Molly Mahoney, Founder of The Prepared Performer and a leading female voice in artificial intelligence who embodies all four of our core val...

What happens when the life you built on all the “right” systems suddenly crumbles? In this episode of The Well Woman Show , Giovanna Rossi sits down with bestselling author, speaker, and podcaster Jen Hatmaker. Jen is the author of fourteen books, including four New York Times bestsellers, and host of the award-winning podcast "For the Love." She’s also a speaker, advocate, educator, mother, and a...

In this episode, we’ll talk about how we can lead, create change, and stay true to ourselves—all at the same time, with my guest, Maija West. Maija is a retired attorney turned organizational governance consultant, author, and peacemaker with over 25 years of experience working with nonprofits, foundations, businesses, tribal communities, and government agencies. She specializes in utilizing recon...

I’m thrilled to bring you this month’s episode with someone who has lived many lives in one — spiritual teacher, publicist, bestselling author, and storyteller — the remarkable Arielle Ford.  A celebrated love and relationship expert, Arielle has written eleven non-fiction books in the self-help and relationship space, including the international bestseller, “The Soulmate Secret”.  She's...

This month on the Well Woman Show, I sit down with Dr. Mercedes Samudio, an inclusive, anti-racist psychotherapist and parent coach who's revolutionizing how we think about raising children and healing families. She is the bestselling author of “Shame-Proof Parenting: Find your unique parenting voice, feel empowered, and raise whole, healthy children”. Her work focuses on parent coaching and guidi...

Hello, and welcome to another episode of the Well Woman Show. Today, we’re talking about leadership, systemic inequities, how women in high-pressure careers can find balance and fulfillment without burning out, and more! Joining me is a truly inspiring guest, Emily Howard, a dynamic leader who effortlessly juggles multiple roles as a mom, wife, business owner, consultant, and the new Executive Dir...

Hello, and welcome to another episode of the Well Woman Show! We’re having a deeply meaningful and timely conversation about healing, ambition, and the hidden impacts of systemic trauma, especially for high-achieving women, with my special guest, Annie Wright, LMFT.  Annie is a licensed psychotherapist, relational trauma recovery specialist, writer, and founder of Evergreen Counseling. She is dedi...

Hello, and welcome to another episode of the Well Woman Show! I’m your host, Giovanna Rossi, and I’m absolutely thrilled to have you with us today. We’re diving deep into one of the most pressing topics of our time—how workplace flexibility and diversity benefit not just employees, but businesses, families, and society as a whole. Today, I’m honored to introduce an incredible guest: Manar Morales....

Hello Well Women, on the show today I interview Francine Campos. Francine Campos SHRM-SCP is an accomplished HR leader with over 20 years of experience in human resources. She is the Director of HR at Sceye, an aerospace company located in Moriarty, NM, where she champions strategic people initiatives and fosters a culture of engagement and growth. She is also the owner of Leading Success Business...

Hello, and welcome to another episode of the Well Woman Show! I’m your host, Giovanna Rossi, and I’m absolutely thrilled to have you with us today. We’re diving deep into one of the most pressing topics of our time—how we work, live, and care for one another—and what that means for all of us striving for a healthy and fulfilling life. Today, I’m honored to introduce a truly inspiring guest: Bridge...

Hello, Well Women, and welcome to another episode of the Well Woman Show! I’m honored to be joined by someone whose journey with healing and compassion runs deep. Please join me in welcoming Debora Garrison. Debora’s connection with The Grief Center began in 2003 at the Children’s Grief Center, where she participated alongside her son and daughter after the heartbreaking loss of their father. It w...

Hello Well Women, on today’s show, I interview Scarlett Lewis, founder of the Choose Love Movement in honor of her son, Jesse, who was murdered during the Sandy Hook Elementary School tragedy in December 2012. Shortly after his death, Scarlett decided to be part of the solution to the issues that we’re seeing in our society — that also caused the tragedy — and turned it into an opportunity to buil...

Welcome to The Well Woman Show! I’m your host, Giovanna Rossi, and today, I’m thrilled to bring you my conversation with Sonal Patel, board-certified pediatrician, neonatologist, and breastfeeding specialist, with a passion for improving postpartum care and infant nutrition. As the founder and owner of NayaCare: Fourth Trimester Clinic at Your Doorstep, she has dedicated her career to understandin...

Today, as we continue to process the recent election results, we’re diving into a conversation that supports us in the realm of spiritual connection, resilience, and collective awakening. In times of change, we often seek grounding and meaning, and this week’s guest offers a unique perspective on how to find both. Wherever you are in the process of digesting the recent election, I invite you to ta...

This week on the Well Woman Show, I interview Pamelya Herndon, an attorney and politician serving as a member of the New Mexico House of Representatives from the 28th district since 2021. She is a Howard University graduate and earned a Juris Doctor from the University of Texas School of Law. We discuss: – Representative Pamela Herndon’s work and advocacy for justice, equality, and improving acces...

This month on the Well Woman Show, I interview Ruth Whippman, British author, journalist and cultural critic living in the United States, and the author of BOY MOM, Reimagining Boyhood in the Age of Impossible Masculinity. A former BBC documentary film director, her writing appears in the New York Times, The Guardian, Time magazine and elsewhere. Fortune described her as “one of the sharpest minds...

Hello Well Women! On the show today, I interview Genevieve Chavez Mitchell, local activist, global citizen, conscious investor, spiritual seeker and author of Sacred Money: The Power of Heart-Centered Finance. Genevieve’s background includes business and non-profit consulting, natural health care, and portfolio management. She is a proud mother and grandmother to her four sons and her four grandch...