The Passionistas Project Podcast
Interviews with strong, empowered and passionate women, to help inspire others to pursue dreams, overcome obstacles and take charge of their own destinies.
Episodes
December 2, 2025 • 65 mins
Passionistas in Focus brings our most powerful stories to life on screen
— bold, inspiring conversations you can now see as well as hear. Experience the heart, passion, and purpose of these incredible women in a whole new way.
If you're old enough like us, chances are you grew up watching The New Zoo Revue. The show was syndicated from 1972 to 1977, and episodes ran
well into the 1990s with 3 million viewers per season in its he...
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November 11, 2025 • 50 mins
In this soul-expanding conversation, Amy and Nancy sit down with spiritual guide Becca Shaw, who helps people unlock their Akashic Records — the energetic library of every soul’s journey. Becca shares how she discovered her magical gifts as a child in England, why everyone has the ability to access their own records, and how healing at the soul level allows us to rewrite patterns, release trauma, break soul contracts, and step into...
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October 28, 2025 • 46 mins
In this Passionistas in Focus replay, legendary comedian and activist Margaret Cho joins our special guest host Selene Luna — actress (Mayans M.C., Disney’s Coco), producer, and disability rights advocate — for a powerful conversation about why normalizing equality is everyone’s job. Together, they explore the intersection of comedy and activism, the importance of mentorship and representation, and what it means to keep fighting fo...
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October 14, 2025 • 41 mins
In this special Passionistas in Focus replay episode, we honor the life and legacy of Dr. Jane Goodall (April 3, 1934– October 1, 2025) — world-renowned primatologist, environmentalist, and humanitarian whose groundbreaking research forever changed our understanding of the relationship between humans and animals. Originally recorded in 2021, this heartfelt conversation with The Passionistas Project Podcast co-hosts Amy and Nancy Ha...
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October 7, 2025 • 53 mins
In this inspiring conversation, Liz Svatek — powerhouse transformation coach, bestselling author, and host of the Liz Svatek Show — talks with Amy and Nancy Harrington about living boldly in the Warrior Woman Era. Liz shares her journey of hitting the wall at 49, healing her past, embracing her legacy, and empowering women to find their own diamonds. From battling infertility towriting a deeply honest book, Liz opens up about trans...
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September 23, 2025 • 42 mins
In this episode, sisters Amy and Nancy Harrington, founders of the Passionistas Project, speak with Stephanie McAuliffe, a boundary strategist and international bestselling author. Stephanie shares her journey from 27 years on Wall Street to becoming a transformational energy healer. Discussing her difficult upbringing in a household marked by alcoholism and trauma, Stephanie explains her passion for boundaries and healing. She det...
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September 9, 2025 • 49 mins
In this episode of the Passionistas Project, Amy and Nancy Harrington interview Cathelina Duvert, author of the debut novel 'The Box.'
Inspired by her own experiences with depression, Duvert's novel delves into the journey of healing and self-discovery. The conversation explores Cathelina's passion for writing, her Haitian heritage, her career in publishing and teaching, and the extensive process of writing her book. Additionally, ...
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August 26, 2025 • 57 mins
In this episode of the Passionistas Project, sisters Amy and Nancy Harrington speak with Catherine Curry-Williams, founder of Shane’s Inspiration and co-founder of the She Angels Foundation. Williams shares her journey in championing inclusive play for children with disabilities and advocating for women-led organizations globally. The conversation delves into her passion for equity and inclusion, the development of universally acce...
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August 12, 2025 • 44 mins
In this episode of the Passionistas Project, sisters Amy and Nancy
Harrington talk with Lea Appleton, a Southern Californian who promotes the joys of mindful walking. Lea shares her journey from discovering hiking in Girl Scouts to falling in love with walking later in life. She discusses her
transition from a career in higher education to coaching, and how she found solace and clarity in walking. Lea explains the concept of mindfu...
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July 29, 2025 • 44 mins
In this episode of the Passionista’s Project, sisters Amy and Nancy Harrington talk with singer-songwriter Maria McKee. As the former frontwoman of Lone Justice, Maria discusses her fearless, genre-spanning musical journey and her deep commitment to LGBTQIA+ advocacy, particularly trans rights. She shares her personal story of coming out as queer later in life and the profound connections she has formed with the trans community. Ma...
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July 15, 2025 • 49 mins
In this episode of the Passionistas Project, sisters Amy and Nancy Harrington interview Kim Romain, founder of the Rising Visionaries. Kim is a soulful strategist who helps purpose-driven leaders align their work, well-being, and impact without compromising their values. She discusses her passionate commitment to humanity, her journey through various careers, including law and nonprofit work, and her focus on embodied leadership. K...
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July 9, 2025 • 50 mins
In this episode of the Passionistas Project, sisters Amy and Nancy Harrington interview inner child expert, Anat Peri. She discusses how she
helps women heal deeply and transform their lives through her TCS method. Peri shares her personal journey from struggling with codependency and emotional suppression to becoming a powerful healer and mentor. She explains her method's stages, emphasizing the importance of nervous system safety...
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July 1, 2025 • 54 mins
In this episode of the Passionista Project, sisters Amy and Nancy
Harrington interview Julia Toothacre, the founder of Ride the Tide Collective and host of the podcast Control Your Career. Julia shares her journey from a creative background in art and graphic design to becoming a results-driven career coach. She discusses her unique five-phase coaching process, Control Your Career, which helps professionals align their careers with...
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Passionistas in Focus brings our most powerful stories to life on screen
— bold, inspiring conversations you can now see as well as hear. Experience the heart, passion, and purpose of these incredible women in a whole new way.
In this conversation, healing guide and Emotional Freedom Techniques
(EFT) practitioner Meryl Hayton shares her transformational journey from
self-doubt to deep self-trust —and how she now helps others do t...
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Passionistas in Focus brings our most powerful stories to life on screen — bold, inspiring conversations you can now see as well as hear. Experience the heart, passion, and purpose of these incredible women in a whole new way.
In this episode, Dr. Stephanie Grunewald, alignment strategist and founder of Ancorio, invites us into a powerful conversation about what it truly means to live and lead in alignment. A psychologist with a ...
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Passionistas in Focus brings our most powerful stories to life on screen — bold, inspiring conversations you can now see as well as hear. Experience the heart, passion, and purpose of these incredible women in a whole new way.
In this episode, Kat Polsinelli shares her extraordinary transformation from teen mom and domestic abuse survivor to an empowered coach, speaker, and founder of The Lotus Effect. Through raw honesty and unsh...
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✨ Passionistas in Focus brings our most powerful stories to life on screen — bold, inspiring conversations you can now see as well as hear. Experience the heart, passion, and purpose of these incredible women in a whole new way.
In this episode, Maya Enista Smith, President of Thoughtful Human and former Executive Director of Lady Gaga’s Born This Way Foundation, shares her deeply personal journey to creating spaces for honest con...
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Passionistas in Focus brings our most powerful stories to life on screen — bold, inspiring conversations you can now see as well as hear. Experience the heart, passion, and purpose of these incredible women in a whole new way.
In this episode, Georgia Stitt shares her dynamic path through the world of musical theater — from composing original works to conducting Broadway pit orchestras. But her story goes far beyond the stage. Geo...
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May 7, 2025 • 54 mins
✨ Passionistas in Focus brings our most powerful stories to life on screen — bold, inspiring conversations you can now see as well as hear. Experience the heart, passion, and purpose of these incredible women in a whole new way. 💫
In this episode, Katie Charrier shares how a desire for comfort sparked a
midlife career transformation from optometry to fashion innovation. Through her brand Jia+Kate, Katie is redefining how women ex...
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April 29, 2025 • 60 mins
In this Passionistas in Focus episode, acclaimed cinematographer Alicia Robbins shares her trailblazing journey from Grey’s Anatomy to Bridgerton — and how she’s using her lens to change the face of television. As the first female DP on a Shondaland series, Alicia opens up about creativity, representation, and the impact of lifting up diverse voices in the industry.
Watch to feel empowered by her vision, connected to her purpose, ...
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