Women are so F*cking Cool!

In this transformative episode of Women Are So Fcking Cool “, host Joanne Morton welcomes Holly Burgess, a Multi-Lineage Master Shaman, Equinox Energy Medicine LLC. Holly brings grounded spiritual wisdom and lived experience to the mic, offering profound insight into what it means to reclaim your feminine power, lead from intuition, and walk between worlds with authenticity. Holly shares how women...

Dr. Cheyanne Nance is a neurologically‑focused chiropractor, first‑generation scholar, and founder of Wheelhouse Chiropractic—a traveling practice dedicated to “bringing health home” to Savannah and Southeast Georgia. After witnessing systemic failures in traditional health care, she committed her life to creating generational change. From her early days studying psychology at the University of Or...

In this soul-stirring episode, we dive deep with Alicia Scott—CEO of Coalitico, clean energy strategist, and visionary bridge-builder between policy, activism, and spiritual leadership. With roots in finance, public policy, and environmental justice, Alicia has reshaped her journey many times over—and she sees each reinvention as part of the sacred work. From meeting at a coffee event and feeling...

In this deeply nourishing and spiritually charged episode, we meet Melanie Ann Baron , also known by her sacred name Yllari Saaskun , a spiritual teacher, healer, and channel living in Germany. For over 30 years, Melanie has walked the path of the Divine Feminine, guiding others through shamanic healing, pilgrimages, and the mystical transmissions of Mary Magdalene . Her definition of a fucking co...

In this special, full-length episode of the FCW Society Podcast , Joanne sits down for an uncut, deeply delightful 40-minute conversation with the brilliant Nance Schick for a rich, unfiltered conversation on what it really means to embody FCW values— Respect, Encourage, Celebrate —in work, relationships, and everyday life. Nance is a New York-based employment attorney and global workplace mediato...

“When you know who you are, nothing can stop you.” - Rebecca Davis In this powerful and emotionally resonant episode, we sit down with Rebecca Davis , a freelance writer, deep thinker, and founder of the Not Your Enemy Project , a bold initiative committed to reducing estrangement and building bridges between people with differing beliefs. Through face-to-face dialogues, honest storytelling, and c...

In this radiant and soul-nourishing episode, we welcome Chris Zydel , also known as The Wild Heart Queen , a woman whose very life is a devotion to creativity, healing, and radical self-expression. As the founder of Creative Juices Arts , Chris has spent over 45 years guiding emotionally sensitive, spiritually curious, and creatively hungry people back to their authentic selves through painting, p...

In this heartfelt and thought-provoking episode, we sit down with Christine Larkin —an actor, storyteller, lifelong New Yorker, and wisdom-sharer with a gift for reflection and real talk. Raised in a creatively curious and open-minded family, Christine’s life has been shaped by a deep appreciation for the arts, the value of kindness, and the belief that emotional intelligence and humility are what...

"Your coolness brings out their coolness—and together, everyone becomes more empathetic, more successful, and kinder." – Flash RosenbergIn this episode, we sit down with the wildly original and endlessly curious Flash Rosenberg—a Guggenheim Fellow, award-winning artist, and self-described “Attention Span for Hire.” Flash draws, photographs, writes, and performs her way through life, blur...

“Don’t let others stop what you want to do. Don’t let negative thoughts overcome your passion—just punch through that wall and do it.” – Mary Holstein In this episode, we sit down with Mary Holstein , a licensed massage therapist and founder of Balance Mobile Spa , based in Savannah, Georgia. With over 22 years of experience in the wellness industry, Mary has built a thriving business that brings...

In this heartfelt and layered episode of Women Are So F*cking Cool, host Joanne Morton shares a powerful tribute to the women who raised us—our mothers. For Mother’s Day, we’re revisiting conversations from past episodes where eight incredible women opened up about their moms: the strong, flawed, creative, rebellious, resilient women who shaped them. From moms in the 1950s and ‘60s who gave up car...

In this special episode of the FCW Society Podcast, we’re turning up the volume on what it really means to be a F*cking Cool Woman—straight from the voices of some of the incredible guests who’ve joined us this season. You’ll hear clips from:Twanna A. Hines, Chelsea Simpson, Denise Windytree, Rachel Minetti, Jody Warren, Rew Starr, Cyd Ahlberg, and Sharokin BetGevargiz. Each woman offers her perso...

"No one can do you better than you." — Sapphire Starr In this inspiring episode of the Fucking Cool Women podcast, host Joanne Morton sits down with Sapphire Starr Wilder —aka Coach Starr —a powerhouse entrepreneur, author, scientist, philanthropist, and transformational speaker whose mission is to close the wealth gap and ignite personal freedom, especially for women. From growing up in Savannah,...

In this inspiring conversation, we sit down with Anne Borow-Lawrence, M.Ed .—artist, transformational coach, internationally recognized speaker, and host of The Art of Aliveness podcast. Anne’s life is a vibrant tapestry woven from decades of experience in the arts, dance therapy, human resources leadership, and transformational coaching. Anne shares her powerful perspective on what it means to be...

**This episode was recored on Joanne's porch In this episode, we sit down with Rachel Minetti, a Savannah-based archivist with a passion for preserving stories, celebrating culture, and creating space for community memory to thrive. Whether she’s curating collections or championing underrepresented voices, Rachel understands the importance of honoring the past to shape a more inclusive and tho...

In this episode, we venture into the forest—literally—with Jodi Warren , the vibrant and soulful manager of the legendary Hostel in the Forest in Brunswick, GA. At 41, Jody is living her dream, helping people reconnect with nature, community, and themselves in one of the most magical off-grid destinations in the Southeast. As the hostel celebrates its 50th anniversary, Jody is honored to steward t...

In this episode, we sit down with Denise Windytree , a somatic practitioner based in Savannah, Georgia, who gently guides others back into the innate wisdom of their bodies. Trained through the renowned Strozzi Institute for Somatics, Denise brings a trauma-informed, heart-centered approach to her work—grounded not just in theory, but in her own lived journey of healing. As a white-bodied settler-...

In this episode, we sit down with Trista Guertin —master coach, podcast host, and fearless advocate for women navigating midlife transitions. With over 20 years of global leadership experience as a humanitarian aid worker across 78 countries—including Angola, Sri Lanka, Yemen, Iraq, and Lebanon—Trista brings a deeply grounded, no-nonsense approach to personal growth and transformation. As the crea...

In this episode, we sit down with the vibrant and visionary Marjorie ‘Ocho’ Kouns —a globally recognized artist, cultural connector, and creative powerhouse based in Atlanta, GA. With over 40 years of experience creating public art installations across the world—from Berlin and Istanbul to New York City and Hong Kong—Marjorie transforms everyday spaces into interactive experiences that invite wond...

In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Gabriella Rivera, DAOM, L.Ac, CFMP —a trailblazing Doctor of Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine, Functional Medicine Practitioner, and holistic health counselor with over 24 years of experience in integrative medicine. Gabriella specializes in pain management, mental health, and longevity, blending ancient healing traditions with modern functional me...

Carole Hodges In this episode, we sit down with Carole Hodges —transformational coach, speaker, and author of The Menopause Millionaire . Carole is on a mission to empower women over 50 to live with purpose, resilience, and joy, fully embracing this next chapter as a bold life adventure. Her personal journey is one of profound transformation—navigating the loss of a child, divorce, and bankruptcy...

 K atie Rodgers-Hubbard   In this episode, we sit down with Katie Rodgers-Hubbard , an environmental advocate, entrepreneur, and community builder who is making sustainability accessible, impactful, and action-driven . As the Executive Director of Lite Foot Environmental Foundation and founder of Lite Foot Company , a refillery and sustainable home goods store, Katie is dedicated to educating and...

Kira McCoy In this episode, we sit down with Kira McCoy —a powerhouse entrepreneur, business coach, and creative visionary who has built a multi-million-dollar empire in the online art world. With over 17 years in e-commerce , Kira has generated $2.6 million in revenue across platforms like Shopify, Etsy, Amazon, and more—all while empowering women to turn their creative passions into profitable,...

In this episode, we sit down with the one and only Rew Starr —musician, artist, talk show host, and all-around NYC legend. Crowned Miss Underground NYC and called a “firebrand” by The New York Times , Rew is a force of nature who has spent her career amplifying voices, building community, and keeping the rebellious spirit of art alive . From hosting ‘ReW & WhO?’ , a talk show celebrating under...

Sharokin BetGevargiz , known spiritually as “Ishtaro,” is an author, artist, ceremonialist, teacher, and shamanic practitioner whose work bridges ancient wisdom with modern healing. An Assyrian born in Iran, she draws from her heritage as a descendant of Indigenous people who survived genocide—blending resilience with sacred practices to empower deep transformation. Sharokin spent over a decade as...