Heroine
Eavesdrop on real, vulnerable, intimate conversations with award-winning artists, best-selling authors, CEOs and execs you can’t get anywhere else – like listening to two good friends talking over a cup of tea or glass of wine. We go deep.
Episodes
November 16, 2021 • 54 mins
There are a lot of things wrong with the way we live our lives. While the average American spends 90 percent of their day indoors, we continue to feel completely disconnected from our food sources, and are lonelier than ever, especially in light of this pandemic.
My guest Becca Piastrelli, author of a new book Root & Ritual, believes we can offset some of this modern angst by “rewilding” and reclaiming the natural part of ourselves...
My guest Becca Piastrelli, author of a new book Root & Ritual, believes we can offset some of this modern angst by “rewilding” and reclaiming the natural part of ourselves...
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September 16, 2021 • 44 mins
Writing a debut novel that becomes a New York Times bestseller is an impressive feat. Doing it over 10 years while raising children and working a full-time job is simply awe-inspiring.
Angeline Boulley is the author of Firekeeper's Daughter, a layered Native American thriller. She is an enrolled member of the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians and writes about her Ojibwe community.
In today's episode, we learn more about Da...
Angeline Boulley is the author of Firekeeper's Daughter, a layered Native American thriller. She is an enrolled member of the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians and writes about her Ojibwe community.
In today's episode, we learn more about Da...
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September 9, 2021 • 46 mins
How do you relate to the country of your birth, if it’s a place you’ve never visited? And when does nostalgia go from being something beautiful to an illness that keeps you from living in the present moment?
Our guest today, Safia Elhillo is a Sudanese American poet whose strikingly beautiful debut novel Home Is Not a Country is deeply informed by these questions of belonging, nostalgia, and identity.
Her book is written entirely i...
Our guest today, Safia Elhillo is a Sudanese American poet whose strikingly beautiful debut novel Home Is Not a Country is deeply informed by these questions of belonging, nostalgia, and identity.
Her book is written entirely i...
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September 2, 2021 • 45 mins
Continuing with our series on women in the literary arts, today’s guest is Mary H.K. Choi, a Korean-American New York Times best-selling author.
Mary has written three young adult novels and has been published in The Atlantic, New York Times, and GQ.
Her latest book, Yolk, is the story of two estranged sisters who slowly heal their relationship after one of them is diagnosed with cancer.
In our wide-ranging conversation today, we t...
Mary has written three young adult novels and has been published in The Atlantic, New York Times, and GQ.
Her latest book, Yolk, is the story of two estranged sisters who slowly heal their relationship after one of them is diagnosed with cancer.
In our wide-ranging conversation today, we t...
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August 25, 2021 • 44 mins
The conversation around identity has evolved greatly in recent years, and this progress has been so important for many people.
However there is still a long way to go to a more inclusive and accepting world, and we are joined today by someone who is adding a beautiful and complex voice to the discussion!
Meredith Talusan is a transgendered woman, born with albinism in the Philippines, and who later immigrated to the US.
Her relatio...
However there is still a long way to go to a more inclusive and accepting world, and we are joined today by someone who is adding a beautiful and complex voice to the discussion!
Meredith Talusan is a transgendered woman, born with albinism in the Philippines, and who later immigrated to the US.
Her relatio...
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August 19, 2021 • 45 mins
The heroine’s journey has historically been ignored, cast aside, and devalued, which has lead most of us to idolize and play out the hero’s journey in our own lives.
On today’s episode, Gail Carriger, author of The Heroine’s Journey: For Writers, Readers, and Fans of Pop Fiction, breaks down why and how we can begin to reclaim the heroine’s journey for ourselves.
You’ll hear about the biggest differences in motivation between the h...
On today’s episode, Gail Carriger, author of The Heroine’s Journey: For Writers, Readers, and Fans of Pop Fiction, breaks down why and how we can begin to reclaim the heroine’s journey for ourselves.
You’ll hear about the biggest differences in motivation between the h...
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August 12, 2021 • 44 mins
Alongside raising three children, working as an editor, and practicing as a spiritual psychologist, Anita Kopacz spent seven years creating the magnificent work of art that is Shallow Waters, her debut novel.
Part historical fiction and part parable, Shallow Waters deals with deep ancestral trauma through ritual storytelling.
The heroine of the book is a Black mermaid, Yemaya, and you’ll hear Anita’s reasoning for centering her sto...
Part historical fiction and part parable, Shallow Waters deals with deep ancestral trauma through ritual storytelling.
The heroine of the book is a Black mermaid, Yemaya, and you’ll hear Anita’s reasoning for centering her sto...
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July 29, 2021 • 5 mins
Hi heroine,
We are starting the new HEROINE season on Thursday, August 12th.
Today I’m releasing the teaser and announcing the line-up of a badass guests.
We are going to be focusing on the heroines at the center of these women’s books. As you can see, it’s going to get very literary and very nerdy!
The questions we get to explore: Can we learn from these heroines? Are they mirrors for ourselves? How can we apply the learnings from t...
We are starting the new HEROINE season on Thursday, August 12th.
Today I’m releasing the teaser and announcing the line-up of a badass guests.
We are going to be focusing on the heroines at the center of these women’s books. As you can see, it’s going to get very literary and very nerdy!
The questions we get to explore: Can we learn from these heroines? Are they mirrors for ourselves? How can we apply the learnings from t...
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May 18, 2021 • 56 mins
In her new book, Comparisonitis, Melissa Ambrosini talks to Majo about the very common
disease of comparisonitis and offers actionable tips and strategies to heal yourself from it.
• What Melissa was like as a little girl; she was outgoing, bubbly, and confident.
• Melissa’s experience of being 12, losing her self-assurance, and comparing herself to other girls.
• Why Melissa loved competitive dancing and the freedom it gave her.
•...
disease of comparisonitis and offers actionable tips and strategies to heal yourself from it.
• What Melissa was like as a little girl; she was outgoing, bubbly, and confident.
• Melissa’s experience of being 12, losing her self-assurance, and comparing herself to other girls.
• Why Melissa loved competitive dancing and the freedom it gave her.
•...
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January 7, 2021 • 47 mins
If you have ever disappointed a loved one by following your truth, you will know just how painful it is. And although it hurts, not living in alignment with your life’s purpose will ultimately cause you much more pain. Sahara Rose has been there, let down her parents, and now wants to help you overcome the fear of judgment and criticism in her new book, Discover Your Dharma. In this episode, Sahara opens up about her background and...
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November 22, 2020 • 56 mins
Majo joins Scout & Mady from the OkaySis Podcast to talk about how to break out of the good girl myths and design our purpose.
Order the book at goodgirlmyth.com
Order the book at goodgirlmyth.com
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September 24, 2020 • 40 mins
Christine Gutierrez is a Latina licensed psychotherapist, life coach, and expert in love addiction, trauma, abuse, and self-esteem, and author of the book I Am Diosa: A Journey to Healing Deep, Loving Yourself, and Coming Back Home to Soul.
She has a bachelor’s degree from Fordham University in human behavior and development, and a master’s degree from City College of New York in mental health counseling with a focus on prevention ...
She has a bachelor’s degree from Fordham University in human behavior and development, and a master’s degree from City College of New York in mental health counseling with a focus on prevention ...
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September 17, 2020 • 47 mins
This week I’m thrilled to speak with a woman whose work I’ve followed for years.
Martha Beck, PhD, is a New York Times bestselling author, life coach, speaker, and holds three degrees from Harvard University. Oprah calls her “one of the smartest women I know.” Martha walked away from the religious Mormon community she was raised in, exposed her father, and wrote about the dark secrets and hypocrisy of the Mormon church in her book L...
Martha Beck, PhD, is a New York Times bestselling author, life coach, speaker, and holds three degrees from Harvard University. Oprah calls her “one of the smartest women I know.” Martha walked away from the religious Mormon community she was raised in, exposed her father, and wrote about the dark secrets and hypocrisy of the Mormon church in her book L...
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September 10, 2020 • 47 mins
Do you wrestle with the power your thoughts have over your beliefs about yourself and your life? This episode is for you, heroine.
Bestselling author and founder of The Work, my guest Byron Katie shares her experience waking up in a state of joy after a decade-long spiral into depression, rage, and self-loathing. This state of joy hasn’t left her since, and Byron has shared this transformational practice with others for over 30 year...
Bestselling author and founder of The Work, my guest Byron Katie shares her experience waking up in a state of joy after a decade-long spiral into depression, rage, and self-loathing. This state of joy hasn’t left her since, and Byron has shared this transformational practice with others for over 30 year...
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September 3, 2020 • 45 mins
In the world of productivity hacking and self-help, Gretchen Rubin needs little introduction. She’s a nationally acclaimed author who writes popular books about habit change and happiness. In fact, her books have sold millions and have been on the New York Times best seller list numerous times.
Gretchen draws from cutting edge research, tried and true wisdom and her own life experience, but she also isn’t afraid to admit that she he...
Gretchen draws from cutting edge research, tried and true wisdom and her own life experience, but she also isn’t afraid to admit that she he...
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August 27, 2020 • 50 mins
My guest on this week’s episode, Shan Boodram, isn’t afraid to talk about sex. Shan’s a Canadian born, LA based dating coach, author and certified sex educator. Her first book was a bestseller and her new book, “The Game Of Desire: 5 Surprising Secrets to Dating with Dominance and Getting What You Want” is even more popular.
She’s the most sought-after sex educator online today, educating you about sex toys on Playboy’s Instagram, a...
She’s the most sought-after sex educator online today, educating you about sex toys on Playboy’s Instagram, a...
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August 20, 2020 • 43 mins
On this week’s episode, I talk with fellow recovering good girl, Monica Padman.
Monica, an actress and podcast producer, hustled her way into acting and co-leading one of the most downloaded podcasts today, Armchair Expert. She double majored in theatre and PR at the University of Georgia and then moved to LA to pursue her dreams of acting. She’s appeared in several TV shows, such as The Good Place, and Drop Dead Diva, and perform...
Monica, an actress and podcast producer, hustled her way into acting and co-leading one of the most downloaded podcasts today, Armchair Expert. She double majored in theatre and PR at the University of Georgia and then moved to LA to pursue her dreams of acting. She’s appeared in several TV shows, such as The Good Place, and Drop Dead Diva, and perform...
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August 13, 2020 • 45 mins
Do you ever feel like you don’t fit in, that you’re somehow different from everyone else, or maybe even, that you don’t belong? This week I sit down with Krista Williams and Lindsey Simcik, the co-founders of Almost 30, the top-rated LA-based lifestyle podcast. After meeting in SoulCycle, the two became best friends and soon realized they shared a desire to explore the theme of belonging, both to yourself and others. Almost 30 was ...
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August 6, 2020 • 35 mins
What is your relationship to failure?
My guest this week, Sophia Amoruso, believes that, as long as you’re learning from your experiences, there’s no such thing as failure. The founder of Girlboss Media and author of #GIRLBOSS, Sophia watched her first business, online fashion retailer Nasty Gal, go bankrupt after a successful run. Rather than hide or quit when the challenges came, she chose instead to learn from the experience her ...
My guest this week, Sophia Amoruso, believes that, as long as you’re learning from your experiences, there’s no such thing as failure. The founder of Girlboss Media and author of #GIRLBOSS, Sophia watched her first business, online fashion retailer Nasty Gal, go bankrupt after a successful run. Rather than hide or quit when the challenges came, she chose instead to learn from the experience her ...
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July 30, 2020 • 17 mins
Majo shares the three year process of writing Break the Good Girl Myth (which is now available at http://goodgirlmyth.com, yay!). If you want to write a book, or birth any creative project into the world, this episode shares the resilience, commitment, and perseverance you need to stay the course. And heroine, it’s worth it to stay the course. Follow Majo on Instagram @majomolfino and sign up for my newsletter to hear about all the...
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