The Passionistas Project Podcast | Motivational Stories of Passionate Women

The Passionistas Project Podcast | Motivational Stories of Passionate Women

A women’s empowerment podcast featuring inspiring interviews with female entrepreneurs, women leaders, activists, creatives, and changemakers who are building purpose-driven businesses and living their passion. The Passionistas Project Podcast is hosted by sisters Amy and Nancy Harrington, this top women-led podcast spotlights powerful stories of resilience, career reinvention, personal growth, and authentic self-expression. Each episode dives deep into entrepreneurship, leadership, confidence, mindset, storytelling, and what it really takes to turn your passion into impact. Whether you’re a solopreneur, creative visionary, nonprofit founder, activist, or woman redefining success on your own terms, The Passionistas Project Podcast offers practical wisdom, honest conversations, and inspiration to help you take aligned action and build a life and business you love. If you’re looking for motivational podcasts for women, conversations about purpose-driven leadership, and real stories from women making a difference — you’re in the right place. Featured guests include Dr. Jane Goddall, Margaret Cho, Larraine Newman, Susan Feniger, Maria McKee, Selene Luna, Jess Craven, Catherine Gray, Georgia Stitt, Melissa Fitzgerald, Mary McCormack, Doug and Emmy Jo, Bellamy Young, Maria Lopez, Dr. Melissa Bird, Rebecca Cokley, Soraya Chemaly, Julie DeLucca Collins, and more. If you enjoy content from Brené Brown Jen Hatmaker, Jenna Kutcher, Amy Porterfield, Rachel Hollis you will enjoy the content provided in this podcast.

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March 24, 2026 55 mins
In this episode of The Passionistas Project Podcast, sisters Amy and Nancy Harrington dive deep into an inspiring conversation with Lisa Richer, a neurodivergent success partner and founder of Journey2Bloom. Lisa shares powerful motivational stories about her journey overcoming childhood anxiety, late diagnosis of ADHD, and other neurodivergent challenges, alongside her elite gymnastics background and how she transformed setbacks i...
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Discover Sarah Willoughby's inspiring journey of healing infertility naturally, as she transforms personal struggles into powerful lessons of women's empowerment and self-love. In this episode of The Passionistas Project Podcast, Sarah shares motivational stories about facing infertility, miscarriage, and trauma while embracing female empowerment tips that encourage trust in intuition and body wisdom. Through heartfelt conversatio...
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In this episode of the Passionistas Project, sisters Amy and Nancy Harrington interview Meredith Yer, an award-winning director, documentarian, and founder of the female-led production company She TV Media. Meredith shares her journey from childhood storyteller to a key figure in the documentary world, highlighting her frustrations with traditional broadcast journalism and the motivations behind her documentary projects. She delves...
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In this episode, sisters Amy and Nancy Harrington, founders of the Passionistas Project, interview Valerie Friedlander, an ICF professional certified coach. Valerie discusses her passion for connection and community, her journey from performer to coach, and her philosophy on energy leadership. She shares insights on empowering women to navigate life and career transitions, the importance of discerning one's true desires, and how to...
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In this episode of the Passionistas Project, sisters Amy and Nancy Harrington talk with Melanie Bonk, a certified love, sex, and relationship coach, somatic trauma therapist, and pleasure revolutionary. Melanie shares her journey and mission to help women and couples overcome shame, heal past traumas, and awaken their pleasure. She discusses how her childhood, personal experiences, and formal education led her to this path. Melanie...
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In this inspiring episode of the Passionistas Project, sisters Amy and Nancy Harrington sit down with Angelina Spicer, a stand-up comedian, writer, mother, and activist. The episode delves into Angelina's journey from a childhood dream of acting to a career in comedy, and ultimately to her role as an advocate for maternal health. With humor and honesty, Angelina shares her experiences with postpartum depression and anxiety, the fou...
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Jane Pilger guides her clients out of an exhausting cycle of shame, restriction, and loss of control, and into a relationship with food and a body that's grounded in trust. Her trauma-informed compassionate approach will change the way you understand yourself and what healing can look like. Learn more about Jane Read the show notes. Learn more about The Passionistas Project. We used ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Circle⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to build our membership....
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In this episode of the Passionistas Project Podcast, Amy and Nancy Harrington interview Dr. Melissa Bird, a passionate advocate, social worker, and congressional candidate for Oregon’s District 4. Dr. Bird shares her journey from grassroots activism to running for Congress, discusses the challenges facing her district — including healthcare, housing, and representation — and emphasizes the importance of authentic advocacy and commu...
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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. 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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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