Women Awakening with Cynthia James
Women Awakening is a sacred space curated by Cynthia James to inspire, uplift, and empower women to step fully into their power. This podcast features heart-centered conversations with women from all walks of life—authors, entrepreneurs, healers, and thought leaders—who are committed to growth and making a meaningful impact. Through audio and video episodes, Cynthia shares powerful stories and insights that encourage self-awareness, self-acceptance, and aligned living. The content is designed to remind women that they are a gift—and that their awakening has the power to shift lives and create change. Come back often for fresh interviews and soulful guidance. These are stories of ordinary women doing extraordinary things. Let them inspire your own awakening.
Episodes
September 12, 2025 • 21 mins
As the house grows quiet and the roles of motherhood begin to shift, many women find themselves asking, “Who am I now?”
In this episode of Women Awakening, Cynthia James chats with Cindee Williams, founder of LEAD My Life who reveals her personal journey from the silence of an empty nest to reigniting her passions and helping other women embrace this new chapter with clarity and courage.You’ll hear how Cindee turned feelings of loss...
In this episode of Women Awakening, Cynthia James chats with Cindee Williams, founder of LEAD My Life who reveals her personal journey from the silence of an empty nest to reigniting her passions and helping other women embrace this new chapter with clarity and courage.You’ll hear how Cindee turned feelings of loss...
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August 29, 2025 • 21 mins
When you're not in the driver's seat of your life, someone else will drive and they’ll drive over you.
In this episode of Women Awakening, Cynthia James sits down with Racheryl McCrary, a former performing artist who now guides conscious leaders as a spiritual director and executive coach.
They talk about how her theater roots became the foundation for executive presence, how a spiritual calling led her to launch a new community, and...
In this episode of Women Awakening, Cynthia James sits down with Racheryl McCrary, a former performing artist who now guides conscious leaders as a spiritual director and executive coach.
They talk about how her theater roots became the foundation for executive presence, how a spiritual calling led her to launch a new community, and...
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August 22, 2025 • 24 mins
What does it mean to truly live a "big, fat, juicy life"?
In this heartfelt and expansive conversation, host Cynthia James welcomes Stephanie James, a psychotherapist, transformational coach, filmmaker, and author of Your Big Fat Juicy Life: (and Everything After).
Together, they explore awakening, inner guidance, and the healing power of story. Stephanie shares how her own journey through heartbreak led to sacred service, how her y...
In this heartfelt and expansive conversation, host Cynthia James welcomes Stephanie James, a psychotherapist, transformational coach, filmmaker, and author of Your Big Fat Juicy Life: (and Everything After).
Together, they explore awakening, inner guidance, and the healing power of story. Stephanie shares how her own journey through heartbreak led to sacred service, how her y...
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August 15, 2025 • 24 mins
She lost her mother in the most unimaginable way. What came next was awakening.
In this heartfelt episode of Women Awakening, Cynthia James welcomes Ann Jonas, an intuitive healer, shamanic guide, and author of Sacred Connection. Known as The Love Messenger, Ann shares how the tragic loss of her mother became the catalyst for her spiritual journey and a life devoted to healing and transformation.
From her early path as a bodyworker a...
In this heartfelt episode of Women Awakening, Cynthia James welcomes Ann Jonas, an intuitive healer, shamanic guide, and author of Sacred Connection. Known as The Love Messenger, Ann shares how the tragic loss of her mother became the catalyst for her spiritual journey and a life devoted to healing and transformation.
From her early path as a bodyworker a...
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August 8, 2025 • 25 mins
The Columbine High School tragedy in 1999 changed everything for Heidi Yewman. After losing her beloved coach that day, she made a promise to never sit on the sidelines again.
In this new episode, Heidi shares how she turned her own childhood pain and the trauma of that loss into 26 years of advocacy. From writing Beyond the Bullet to directing the award-winning documentary Behind the Bullet, Heidi has dedicated her life to understa...
In this new episode, Heidi shares how she turned her own childhood pain and the trauma of that loss into 26 years of advocacy. From writing Beyond the Bullet to directing the award-winning documentary Behind the Bullet, Heidi has dedicated her life to understa...
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August 1, 2025 • 26 mins
Stop trying to prove yourself. Be it, own it, and lead from there.
In this powerful conversation, Cynthia James sits down with South African leadership coach and consultant Busisiwe Hlatswayo to explore what she calls self-sovereignty, the deep inner work of owning your authority and releasing the patterns of people-pleasing, burnout, and outdated definitions of success.
She shares how growing up as a middle child and lifelong peacem...
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July 25, 2025 • 28 mins
Kym Insana is a multi-million dollar business owner, digital marketing expert, and founder of AlwaysOn Digital, a women-owned agency helping brands like the U.S. Air Force, Enfamil, and Johnston & Murphy scale through impactful campaigns.
With over 20 years of experience, Kym left her demanding NYC advertising career to build a company that offers flexibility and balance—values she champions as a wife and mother of four. AlwaysO...
With over 20 years of experience, Kym left her demanding NYC advertising career to build a company that offers flexibility and balance—values she champions as a wife and mother of four. AlwaysO...
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July 18, 2025 • 23 mins
In this milestone 250th episode of Women Awakening, host Cynthia James welcomes Sheila Carmichael, a Master Certified Coach (MCC), leadership consultant, and author of Presence: Self-Coaching Strategies to Ignite Your Authentic Leadership. Sheila brings over 30 years of experience in empowering corporate leaders and teams to unlock transformational growth. In this rich and heartfelt conversation, she shares her journey from humble ...
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July 11, 2025 • 26 mins
In this soul-stirring episode of Women Awakening, Cynthia James is joined by Heather Eck, a multimedia abstract artist, writer, and intuitive healer whose unique gift—synesthesia—allows her to interpret people, places, and emotions through color. Heather doesn’t just see color—she feels it, translating emotional and energetic experiences into vibrant, expressive works of art. Guided by the chakra system and deeply rooted in spiritu...
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June 22, 2025 • 29 mins
Sylvia Moore Myers is the founder and CEO of Gold Scars, LLC, a consultancy
that empowers individuals and organizations through strategic coaching,
leadership development, and transformative growth. Diagnosed with
autism as an adult, Sylvia brings a unique perspective to her work, inspiring
others with her resilience and adaptability. With over 30 years of experience
in mental health coaching and grief recovery, she holds certifications...
that empowers individuals and organizations through strategic coaching,
leadership development, and transformative growth. Diagnosed with
autism as an adult, Sylvia brings a unique perspective to her work, inspiring
others with her resilience and adaptability. With over 30 years of experience
in mental health coaching and grief recovery, she holds certifications...
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June 14, 2025 • 17 mins
Cindy Dibete is a seasoned Corporate Governance Strategist and accomplished
Non-Executive Director, with a distinguished career trajectory forged over 22 years
as a Professional Accountant. Specializing in architecting strategies that fortify
organizational resilience, Cindy seamlessly blends her financial acumen with
entrepreneurial fervour.
As a dynamic entrepreneur, she has masterfully intertwined personal passion with
professional pr...
Non-Executive Director, with a distinguished career trajectory forged over 22 years
as a Professional Accountant. Specializing in architecting strategies that fortify
organizational resilience, Cindy seamlessly blends her financial acumen with
entrepreneurial fervour.
As a dynamic entrepreneur, she has masterfully intertwined personal passion with
professional pr...
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June 14, 2025 • 30 mins
Dr. Marissa is an Organizational Psychologist, Inspirational Speaker,
Network TV Commentator on
topics of Grief Hope and
Happiness, #1 Bestselling Author of
8 Ways to Happiness from
Wherever You Are, and Celebrity
Host of #1 NBC News Radio and
iHeartRadio syndicated morning
show “Take My Advice, Im Not Using
It: Get Balanced with Dr. Marissa”
and she has been dubbed the
Asian Oprah!
Network TV Commentator on
topics of Grief Hope and
Happiness, #1 Bestselling Author of
8 Ways to Happiness from
Wherever You Are, and Celebrity
Host of #1 NBC News Radio and
iHeartRadio syndicated morning
show “Take My Advice, Im Not Using
It: Get Balanced with Dr. Marissa”
and she has been dubbed the
Asian Oprah!
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May 31, 2025 • 24 mins
Andi Almond is a global communications leader, author, and former Associated Press journalist whose work has been published in TIME, National Geographic, The Guardian, NBC News, CBS News, and more. Originally from San Juan, Puerto Rico, she is a leading voice in the worldschooling and travel communities.
Andi is a passionate advocate for expanding access to travel and learning opportunities, serving as Vice Chair of the Board of Th...
Andi is a passionate advocate for expanding access to travel and learning opportunities, serving as Vice Chair of the Board of Th...
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Cheri Clampett, C-IAYT, ERYT-500 is the Founder and Director of the Therapeutic Yoga Training Program. She is a certified yoga therapist with over 30 years of teaching experience and is passionate about bringing the benefits of yoga to those recovering from or living with injury or illness. Cheri has presented Therapeutic Yoga at Beth Israel Medical Center and the Langone Medical Center at NYU. Cheri started the yoga program at the...
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May 16, 2025 • 26 mins
An Intuitive Business Architect with 25+ years of experience guiding leaders to push past their upper limits so they can transcend doubt, find their purpose and step onto their divine path to millions.
Lia’s inspired programs and practical services have helped thousands of clients in over 76 countries align their unique life purpose with their business genius and highest life vision. She combines intuitive knowing and practical lead...
Lia’s inspired programs and practical services have helped thousands of clients in over 76 countries align their unique life purpose with their business genius and highest life vision. She combines intuitive knowing and practical lead...
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May 9, 2025 • 28 mins
Grace Redman is a charismatic entrepreneur, success coach, and
speaker with a passion for guiding entrepreneurs and high performers
to shatter their self-imposed glass ceilings and elevate their success.
Blending practical and holistic principles, Grace empowers her clients to
harness their talents, unlock their optimal potential, and transform both
their professional and personal lives.
As the best-selling author of "Can I Live?! Dare T...
speaker with a passion for guiding entrepreneurs and high performers
to shatter their self-imposed glass ceilings and elevate their success.
Blending practical and holistic principles, Grace empowers her clients to
harness their talents, unlock their optimal potential, and transform both
their professional and personal lives.
As the best-selling author of "Can I Live?! Dare T...
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May 2, 2025 • 23 mins
Sandy Rosenthal founded the non-profit Levees.org in 2005 with 25,000 supporters nationwide. Her book, Words Whispered in Water, is about how––against all odds––she altered the national narrative about the deadly flooding in New Orleans during Hurricane Katrina.
A second edition of her book, with a new cover and foreword, will be issued for the 20th anniversary of the catastrophe.
Her group’s current goal is for all students in the ...
A second edition of her book, with a new cover and foreword, will be issued for the 20th anniversary of the catastrophe.
Her group’s current goal is for all students in the ...
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April 25, 2025 • 30 mins
Dr. Tina Schermer Sellers is a licensed sex and gender feminist psychotherapist, best-selling author, researcher, emeriti professor, and media personality whose expertise spans sex therapy, spiritual intimacy, parenting, medicine, and social justice.
Her revolutionary perspectives have been expressed on platforms such as Spirituality & Health, Refinery 29, Vocal, Medium, and Bust Magazines, along with many podcasts, radio, news,...
Her revolutionary perspectives have been expressed on platforms such as Spirituality & Health, Refinery 29, Vocal, Medium, and Bust Magazines, along with many podcasts, radio, news,...
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April 18, 2025 • 29 mins
Dr. Jayne Gardner is a true pioneer in using psychology in the business world to unleash higher performance in organizations. And once entrepreneurs see the difference her process can make, they will have harnessed a power greater than anything business has ever known!
Dr. Jayne serves anyone who wants to unleash the unlimited potential inside each of us. Dr. Jayne has devoted her professional career to a personal transformation ...
Dr. Jayne serves anyone who wants to unleash the unlimited potential inside each of us. Dr. Jayne has devoted her professional career to a personal transformation ...
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Molly Worthen is an associate professor of history at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and a freelance journalist. She received her PhD from Yale University. Her research focuses on North American religious and intellectual history. Her new book, Spellbound: How Charisma Shaped American History from the Puritans to Trump, comes out next spring and is available for preorder on Amazon. She has created audio and video ...
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