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It was in a field in Sebastopol that I first cuddled up in a sleeping bag with about thirty other people to receive the wisdom and stories of Stargazer Li while beholding the vast night sky, probably one of my first times really taking it in since I was a child. Besides the incredible experience of learning about the stories behind the constellations, I also realized how much I loved being in the presence of someone so excited about life, and truly living her dharma. In this conversation today I sit down with Stargazer Li to hear about how she ended up teaching about the stars (believe it or not, she doesn’t study star maps all day long, she actually held a full time career amidst exploring her love of stargazing). We talk about finding our purpose, the real “invitation” behind manifesting our desires and how following our natural interests and passions lead to deeper fulfillment in life than something we could have ever planned by ourselves. In this episode we discussed: How Li first connected with stargaz

Welcome to the 100th episode of Rising Women Leaders. It’s been almost 5 years of releasing content to you, there’s so much we’ve learned, so many women we’ve had the honor of speaking to on the podcast, and so many sisters we’ve connected with on the journey of starting this community… In celebration of 100 episodes, we invite you to join us on our Patreon with a donation of $1, $3, $5 an episode to support us to grow our impact and spread our mission to share women’s voices and allow the Feminine to lead the way to reestablish balance in a new paradigm… Make a donation here: patreon.com/risingwomenleaders In this episode we talk with natural beekeeper Ariella Daly about the connection between the honey bees and the sacred feminine. Join us as we dive into the mysteries of Priestesses of Melissa and Delphi, the power of beauty and the natural world, the role the honeybees are playing on our planet, healing the womb and our bodies, eros and sacred sexuality and how to connect more deeply with and be a stewa

By this time, I imagine a lot of you are “sheltering in place” at home because of the coronavirus. Like many of you, I’ve navigated the ups, the downs and the fears of these uncertain times.  My heart is with you.  As I’ve gone through all the feelings, coming back to my center through meditation practices, I’ve begun to find the gifts of what is being asked of us right now. Here are 8 messages I’ve received that I feel are the true gifts and invitations of this time…

This conversation gave me chills. Ayana Young is a deeply inspired woman, connected to the Earth, the soil, the plants and the animals. She is also host of the For the Wild podcast, and specializes in intersectional environmental and social justice, deep ecology and land-based restoration. If you’ve been feeling the grief of this planet, wondering what you can do while so much destruction is happening, this conversation is for you. In this episode we discussed: How Ayana was led to environmental and conservation work  The 1 million Redwoods project and what’s happened since being the most backed farm project on Kickstarter How social justice and environmental activism are interlinked How to approach grief and shame about what’s happening in the world (especially as a person of privilege) What can we do now to protect our Earth? Current projects Ayana is working towards   Stay in Touch with Ayana: forthewild.world patreon.com/forthewild https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/for-the-wild/

*Enrollment is Open for the Rising Women Leaders Priestess Initiation ~ we begin March 11, 2020 and there are still a few spots left in the Wild Heart Retreat on the Big Island of Hawaii, April 17 - 22, 2020. We hope you can join us! Have you been wondering why dating seems so difficult? Why the men you really like tend to be unavailable or straight up ghosting you, while the men you’re just not attracted to at all won’t leave you alone? The answers to these questions may be uncovered through learning about your attachment style. Our guest today Maya Diamond is an expert Dating and Relationship Coach who is best known for helping women finally find their man after years of trying, so that they can have happy, satisfying, and fulfilling relationships.  In this conversation Maya helps us understand why women may be feeling stuck in their love life and offers tools and wisdom so they can have the love life they deeply desire and deserve… In this episode we discussed: Maya’s story: from her relationship chall

*Enrollment is Open for the Rising Women Leaders Priestess Initiation ~ We begin March 11, 2020 While I was preparing for my recent webinar, The Role of the Priestess in the Modern Age, it became clear to me that there were 5 core wounds that have consistently held back the women I’ve worked with from activating their soul gifts and creating world change. This conversation was originally aired on the Vital Mother Podcast with Jillian Anderson. What came through in our conversation felt so powerful that I wanted it to reach more women and decided to share it with you today on Rising Women Leaders.

*Enrollment is Open for the Rising Women Leaders Priestess Initiation ~ we begin March 11, 2020 and there are still a few spots left in the Wild Heart Retreat on the Big Island of Hawaii, April 17 - 22, 2020. We hope you can join us! Did you know that almost every person on this planet, has experienced shame around their sexuality at some point in their lives? Shame makes an imprint on our sexuality, whether we realize it or not.  Our shame story creates conscious and subconscious blocks within us, disconnecting us from our precious, sensitive and sacred sexuality. When we’re disconnected from our sacred sexuality, we disconnect from our truest love and acceptance of Self.  Our guest today, Alexxa Latta helps people clear these blocks. She helps them access their sensuality; come alive through the senses, activate passion, healing, and connection to themselves and their partners. This episode is full with feminine wisdom, as well as an invitation to fully claim the gifts we each have to bring to this world (a

*Enrollment is Now Open for the Rising Women Leaders Priestess Initiation ~ we begin March 11, 2020 and there are still a few spots left in the Wild Heart Retreat on the Big Island of Hawaii, April 17 - 22, 2020. We hope you can join us! Since having this conversation with Halo I have shown up first thing in the morning to my meditation seat for 20 minutes a day. Something about her presence, devotion and knowledge of Taoism and Tantra re-inspired me into a consistent daily practice. (Thank you Halo!!) In this conversation we discussed feminine and masculine polarity, as well as how to harness those energies for greater balance, ease and grace. When we set in place a structure (the masculine), our more feminine qualities can be more fully expressed... This conversation is full of gems, especially if you wish to deepen on a devotional path.   In this episode we discussed: How Halo was led to the path of Taoism and Temple Dance What is Tantra? And how does it apply to our Modern World Halo’s Daily Sadhana

*There’s still time to join us on the Big Island Retreat + for our new free webinar, The Role of the Priestess in the Modern Age* It’s been so incredible to have access to all we do in this era of technology…. I’ve met so many women through Instagram and podcasts who are doing such profound work to restore the balance of the sacred feminine. Michele Bumbier @magdalene.rising is one of those women, who I’m so honored to introduce you to today. Michele is a researcher, Earth-based educator and devotee of the Great Mother. She feels there is a strong resonance between women's work and Earth work, and focuses her heart in devotion to these areas. In this episode we discussed: The legacy and life of Mary Magdalene How Michele came to find Mary and research her life How we connect with Mary Magdalene as a guide and mentor The importance of contemplative practices Tending the Earth as devotion The role of the Priestess in the modern age (also the topic of my upcoming webinar) Links in this episode:

Kelly and I are so excited to welcome you to our Big Island Women’s Retreat! (http://risingwomenleaders.com/retreat) We will be joining together on the Kona coast April 17 - 22 for a week of nourishing self-love and adventure. Join us to swim with dolphins, snorkel the incredible coral reefs, and join together in prayer, ritual and sisterhood. It’s an honor to introduce you to dear sister Kelly Robinson today on the podcast! She is a kind soul I met on pilgrimage in Egypt one year ago. We quickly bonded, sharing stories of love and hope with each other over the past year. I was honored to celebrate her birthday with her on the Big Island of Hawaii this past October, and am sooo excited to go back with her for our Wild Heart Retreat for women this April. In this episode we discussed: Kelly’s background designing offices for growing companies like Airbnb, Soundcloud, and Headspace Finding balance in spiritual growth, career, sisterhood, love, family, and adventure How our Wild Heart Retreat came to be D

After touring for years around the world with Nahko & Medicine for the People, Hope Medford decided to have a baby. In this episode, Hope and I discuss her journey of becoming a doula and midwife, what it has been like to attend over 450 births and her experience of performing in front of thousands as drummer for Nahko & Medicine for the People. "There's something about being with a woman giving birth that just doesn't even compare to performing on stage in front of thousands of people"   In this episode we discussed:  Hope’s first experience attending a birth at 19 years old  Her journey to becoming a midwife and experience of attending births The benefits of water birth  How Hope first felt called to the drum Hope’s journey to becoming a mother and giving birth to her daughter at home in water Raising women’s voices and how we can lift each other up The energy of the Big Island of Hawaii and MAnaFest, the festival she puts on each year there in honor of the sacred feminine   Stay i

This interview has been a long time coming! I’m so excited to introduce you today to DeAnna Batdorff, founder of the Ayurvedic school and center where I teach yoga in my town of Sebastopol, CA. The dhyana Center is a true gem. It opened its doors to its new space in the heart of downtown Sebastopol the same year I moved here and has been a community hub for me ever since. They host yoga classes, kirtan, community events, and have a self-care studio featuring a steam room, different kinds of saunas, clawfoot bathtubs and a cold plunge. In this conversation DeAnna and I discuss Ayurveda, her first love of herbal medicine, travels to India, and what it took to follow through on her big vision.   In this episode we discussed: How DeAnna discovered herbal medicine and ayurveda  How we often know what we are here for from a young age DeAnna’s stories from treating Ayurvedic patients at an ashram in India  Basic Ayurveda principles… what does Vata, Pi

I first discovered Veladya Chapman searching youtube for more information about the herbal medicine, Kratom, after I heard it has been shown to reduce physical pain. I found her video to be so clear and well-produced, and I just loved the energy she brought to the topic of herbal medicine. I soon began following her work on Instagram and loved witnessing her world through video of growing an online business, buying a home with her partner in her hometown of Georgia, and her journey of pregnancy and becoming a mother. In this episode we cover a range of topics from self-care and earth medicine to having a healthy relationship to social media and connecting with the audience you most want to serve. I hope you enjoy it!   In this episode we discussed: Kratom - what it is and why it is a controversial herbal medicine in some states Facing adversity in the online world as a woman of color Veladya’s journey from Broadway to Youtube success What Veladya would attribute to her success as an entrepreneur How

Available for a Limited Time: Healing the Womb: 1:1 Sessions to Heal the Past and Activate Your Manifestation Power: http://www.risingwomenleaders.com/womb A few weeks ago I visited Maui, considered the Sacral Chakra of the islands and heard the voice of Gaia say, “Heal their wombs to heal the planet.” And I realized there’s a skill I have that I haven’t been sharing with you. When I began offering somatic healing modalities in my work, I discovered almost all the women I was working with had experienced some form of sexual abuse or trauma related to the womb in their life. I saw how when we addressed those old wounds and brought love and healing to the memories, these women were so much more confident, excited and ready to move forward with their dreams. Over the past three years I’ve worked with women who’ve experienced traumatic hospital birth experiences, abortion, miscarriage, and physical or sexual abuse. As we healed these memories, both big and small, I watched as they began to shine ever more brightl

How often have you created a whole conversation in your mind ~ a conversation that hasn’t even happened? In this episode, Baelyn and I talk about the craziness of the mind. In particular, the fear, the illusions and projections we create that so often lead to separation. To move from a thought to an action, the nature of the mind can create such a drain of our energy. That’s why Baelyn begins every morning with meditation and tea ceremony. In this week’s episode we talk about Cha Dao, or The Way of Tea, a way of being ~ slowing down, finding clarity and intention while living with devotion, discipline and focus. We discuss what it takes to cut through the chatter of the mind and remember true stillness. Baelyn also shares how she navigates work relationships, sisterhood and vulnerability. This conversation is truly full of so many gems… we hope you enjoy tuning in! “Tea is a plant teacher, a spirit of Nature, manifested through this Leaf and awakened by hot water. Used in ceremony, it is a dance between the

Have you ever wondered why empaths and narcissists are often so attracted to each other? Or what it means when people talk about co-dependency? In this conversation today with Leah Morris we dive into the topic of relationships - especially the kinds of unhealthy patterns so many of us can fall into. We discuss what they are, how to avoid them, and also how to attract the kind of love that is deep, true and long-lasting… In this episode we discussed: Leah’s journey after divorce and what it really meant to fall in love again - with relationships, career, life, and self Co-dependency - what it is, how to know if you’re co-dependent Leah’s experience of stepping into healthier relationships Why narcissists end up with highly sensitive and empathic people The power of language and a simple tool we can use to shift how we communicate with more confidence and authenticity How to step OUT of a victim mindset How Leah shifted her relationship to money from scarcity to abundance on her journey as an ent

Meg is a mother, teacher, healer, podcaster and social scientist that empowers women to step into sacred, social leadership.  This conversation was full with wisdom on how to show up and embrace a world that can often feel overwhelming. In this episode we talk about how to simultaneously take care of ourselves and give back at a time that is asking for all of us to be leaders. In this interview we discussed: What sacred, social leadership is Why we are all change-makers / influencers Why the spiritual/personal growth communities are perfectly placed to be a leading part of social change  Why we are scared of leadership and why we count ourselves out of social leadership spaces How to serve without burning out  Meg’s devotion to addressing climate change Why stepping up and giving voice to our journeys is so important for social change  Why your voids are your medicine  Meg’s upcoming course on parenting and leadership Stay in Touch with Meg: Website Instagram   Meg Berryman is

I left this conversation with Lee Noto so energized! Her story of burning out after hustling her way to the top is all too common… I feel her story and message are deeply needed at a time where so many of us still struggle with pushing beyond our limits. May this conversation remind you to slow down and integrate the power of the feminine into your life… In this episode we covered: Lee’s story of how facial paralysis and cystic breakouts led her to her healing journey The Bliss Method - What it is, how to use it and how to habituate bliss as a way of being Simple and powerful practices to allow bliss into our day The power of play The fear Lee has faced this year and an inside-look into her life as a business owner Stay in Touch with Lee: Instagram Facebook   Lee Noto is an Intimacy Coach & Bliss Expert. She works with ambitious, high-powered women at the top of their game go from burnout to bliss so that they can regain their sense of self without compromising their success. At the he

Announcement: We have a new free masterclass available for you! Learn how our clients elevate their voice, impact & income in their spiritual business: http://bit.ly/rwl-masterclass - We’ll show you a step-by-step game plan to elevate your voice, impact and income even if you consider yourself a highly sensitive person and are afraid of visibility, sharing your voice or being seen... I recently heard Elizabeth Gilbert speak on the topic of creativity … and since then I’ve been thinking A LOT about how creativity supports us in feeling healthier and more alive. The universe is constantly creating (think about the plants, stars, asteroids, really the whole universe is constantly shifting, changing, growing, evolving and being creative) so when WE are being in creative, it’s like we are aligning with the natural laws of the universe. It’s turning out to be an incredible antidote to depression, grief, illness and anxiety, among other ailments. It was so fun to dive into this topic with artist Devon Walz talk

I’m excited to announce a new collaboration with Anastasia Holland ~ a two-day in person Sacred Business Immersion in San Francisco September 14th + 15th this Fall. Learn more at http://anastasiaholland.com/immersion This episode is a glimpse at the online masterclass Anastasia and I led to announce our in person retreat weekend in SF. We hope to see you soon in San Francisco… Learn more and join us at http://anastasiaholland.com/immersion SECRETS TO AMPLIFY ALIGNMENT + IMPACT IN YOUR SACRED BUSINESS In this episode you’ll learn how to: Expand your creative potential to own your worth + release limiting beliefs around money Step into more confidence in using your voice + sharing your message Harness the power of pleasure, femininity and sisterhood to grow your audience Reconnect to divine inspiration to design your business in alignment with your values You’ll Also Get An Insider’s Look into our Upcoming In Person Sacred Business Immersion With Love, Meredith