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It Takes A Village with Delina MedhinS2. EP.25 - How Daniel Martin Is Redefining Beauty: A Makeup Artist's Journey to Global Director of Artistry & EducationIn this episode of "It Takes A Village To Raise An Entrepreneur", meet Daniel Martin, a makeup artist, entrepreneur, investor, and the Global Director of Artistry and Education at Tatcha. From his early club kid days, exploring his sexuality, to becoming Tatcha's first Asian Global Director, Daniel takes us on a journey through the pivotal moments that shaped his career and overall perspective.
Based in New York, Daniel's career began as an independent makeup artist in 2004. His work has graced the pages of prestigious magazines like Vogue, Marie Claire, ELLE, Interview, and Harper’s Bazaar. His clientele bo...2023-08-291h 33
Spare Time the PodJune 2022Intro: Welcome to Spare Time, the pod where we recap the month How did you spend your spare time this month:* AA: SUMMERING: blueberry picking, weddings, capture the flag, cape cod, swimming, falling asleep on the couch * MM: flying across the world, realizing I am old (it’s not that I don’t feel good…it’s that I *can’t* feel good), becoming a motherBest/Worst:* Best MM: Indian food in India (mango lassis, chai, paneer), but since that is high-key a copout, Pride ~conceptually~* Best AA: Fri...2023-02-0958 min
Cider Chat179: Southern Apples | James Creek Cider House, North Carolina Tasty Southern Ciders at James Creek A cider dinner recording from CiderCon2019 in Chicago with Ann Marie and David Thornton of James Creek Cider House in Cameron, North Carolina. The main featured chat begins at 17 minutes into this chat. Before this main feature hear an email from a Russian cidermaker, helping us learn a bit more about the cider culture in this region of the world. Maxim contacted me when he became a patron of Cider Chat via the Cider Chat Patreon page. The Journey to James Creek Cider House Ann Marie and Dav...2019-05-081h 02
Cider ChatCider Chat Live | Lift off CiderCon2019166 Cider Chat Live | Life off CiderCon2019 I was able to squeak in a mini episode before setting off to Chicago for the annual cider trade conference “CiderCon” hosted by the United States Association of Cider Makers. I’ve been talking a lot about CiderCon leading up to this week of February 4-9, 2019. With 1000 people attending from all parts of the world, it is the Talk of the Town - for those of us who are hooked on all things cider. Below is my schedule of recordings - I have a pretty simple set up to...2019-02-0612 min
Unclassified Woman69: Rocking the life unexpected with Jody DayWelcome to today's episode of Unclassified Woman. As we conclude Season 3, it seems fitting to share this conversation with Jody Day, who was the first ever interviewee on Unclassified Woman a few years ago. How do you combat society’s ideology about those who are on the “outside”? It’s not an easy task, but one that a few brave people are called upon to challenge. Today’s show is all about how we approach taboo topics, the dominance of pro-natalistic thinking and current trends in the way families are formed. Don’t miss this eye-opening...2018-08-1655 min
Unclassified Woman68: Unchained and unbothered with Keturah KendrickWelcome to today's episode of Unclassified Woman. Today I'm speaking to Shanghai based Keturah Kendrick, who shares her perspective on being childfree by choice. Whose voice do you listen to most? When it comes to marriage and having children, it seems that everyone has an opinion regarding how YOU should live your life. Today’s show is all about listening to YOUR voice and making the choices that make YOU happy. Keturah Kendrick is an American writer, blogger and podcaster who has lived on three different continents and travelled to more than a dozen countries....2018-08-1037 min
Unclassified Woman67: Putting Women Back into Women's Health with Kate PoweWelcome to another great episode of Unclassified Woman! Today, I'm speaking to the lovely Kate Powe. Many people make assumptions about others without even realising it. We see a woman in her 40’s without children and assume she is selfish or too career-oriented to take time to raise children. Often there are circumstances playing out behind the scenes that we just aren’t aware of. Today’s show focuses on the problems that endometriosis can cause in terms of fertility and family-building and the need for women to have the knowledge about their bodies to make empowered choice...2018-07-2050 min
Unclassified Woman66: The Female Orator with Adebisi AdewusiWelcome to another episode of Unclassified Woman. Today I'm delighted to share my conversation with Adebisi Adewusi, based in Nigeria. How much courage does it take to REALLY go against what society deems the norm? As far as women’s rights and feminism have come, we sometimes forget that there are places in the world where women don’t have independence and are truly stigmatised for making 'unusual' choices. Today’s show is about someone who walks her own path and shares her own truth with immense courage. What was even more humbling is how modest s...2018-07-1330 min
Unclassified Woman65: How to be Chic with Fiona FerrisAre you content with the way things have turned out in your life? Some people spend too much time and energy living with regret or wistfulness for what they WISHED would have happened. Today’s show is about embracing what life gives you and running with it to follow your personal path to gratitude, satisfaction, and peace. Fiona Ferris lives in beautiful Hawke’s Bay, New Zealand. She writes about living a simple, beautiful, and successful life and believes you don’t have to spend a lot of money to do it. Through her books on Amazon and he...2018-06-2835 min
Unclassified Woman64: Mermaid & Swan Magic with Seren BertrandWelcome to another fascinating episode of Unclassified Woman. It's a biggie so grab a cuppa and a journal ;-) Today I'm speaking with a treasured mentor of mine, Seren Bertrand. It's always such a pleasure to speak to her as she weaves together so many colourful threads of wisdom in what she shares. What do mermaids, swans, Isis, harps, and Cornwall have in common? You might be surprised---and you’ll never know if you don’t listen to this amazing conversation in today’s show. We’re talking about feminine consciousness, Celtic traditions, the inte...2018-06-211h 27
Unclassified Woman63: Walking your true path with Azraella RaphaelWelcome to Unclassified Woman and today's episode features the very inspiring Azraella Raphael, a native of New Zealand, who is based in Sydney, Australia. Azraella is an angelic healer and activator of angelic consciousness. She began her journey many years ago when seeking fulfilment in life in understanding why she’s here, what purpose she offers, and with asking herself, “How can I serve others?” Azraella’s journey began when she activated her own angelic consciousness and connected to her higher-knowing self to bring through a different set of life skills, using healing and reading sessions...2018-06-1537 min
Unclassified Woman62: My So-called Selfish Life with Therese ShechterWelcome to Unclassified Woman and today's episode is with another wonderful lady, Therese Shechter, whom I could have spoken to all day! How many people have children because it seems “the thing to do”? Most of us grow up with the pressure to follow what society deems “normal.” My guest today, Therese Shechter, was 40 years old when she realised she really could make her own decisions and follow her own path, and for her, it was feminism that helped her figure out what she wanted in life. Therese Shechter is a filmmaker, writer, and multimedia storytel...2018-06-1051 min
Unclassified Woman61: The Childfree with Dr. Kimya N DennisWelcome! I'm delighted to share another great episode of Unclassified Woman. Today I'm speaking to the inspiring Dr Kimya N Dennis in Salem, North Carolina, USA. How much actual freedom are you willing to give people in their beliefs? Most people fall into the trap of trying to impose their beliefs on others in some way. Liberals, for example, will speak of freedom in many areas of life, but they still hold onto pro-natal opinions about people having children. My guest today explores with intellect, experience and research the topic of being childfree by choice. Dr. Kimya...2018-06-0237 min
Unclassified Woman60: A Womb With A View with Jennifer MillerWelcome to another great episode of Unclassified Woman! Can one person really make a difference? So many times, we resign ourselves to the fact that “it is what it is.” We want society’s perceptions or opinions to change, but what can we do to affect the change? In today’s show, you’ll meet a woman who decided to use her talents to create a film to help build awareness---and hopefully, change the narrative around living as a woman without children. "Having a child is one of the most beautiful experiences a woman can have, but it...2018-05-2636 min
Unclassified Woman59: Unraveling with Susannah ConwayWelcome to today's episode of Unclassified Woman. Today I'm speaking to one of my all time favourite bloggers and all round lovely lady, Susannah Conway in London, England. Just so you know there is much giggling and we discuss all sorts from tampons and technology - to dating apps! Grab yourself a drink as this is a long one. ;-) How does it feel to approach mid-life realising that motherhood will never be yours? Would you have regrets? My guest today shares how her life’s path has taken her to places she never imagined, proving there is...2018-05-171h 14
Unclassified Woman58: The Healing Process with Faith AguguWelcome to today's episode of Unclassified Woman. Today I have the pleasure of talking to Faith Agugu. Do you ever wish you had a crystal ball that could show you the future? Often the decisions we make today might be different if we knew what was around the bend for us. Finding real peace, though, means coming to terms with the past, including the decisions we’ve made and the way those circumstances have grown us into who we’ve become today. My guest bares it all to share her story and how it didn’t quite turn o...2018-05-1129 min
Unclassified Woman57: Globalwoman with Yamini TooheyDo you have regrets about the choices you’ve made regarding having or not having children? Many people make a decision and then wish they had made a different choice, but not my guest today. She made the conscious decision to NOT become a mother and to pursue her own dreams in life. Yamini Toohey is based in Sydney, Australia, and is an astrologer, educator, entrepreneur, and the founder of Global Woman. One of her favourite things in life is seeing women get energised about stepping into their power, finding a life that’s theirs, and living revo...2018-05-0733 min
Unclassified Woman56: Dreaming of a Life Unlived with Yvonne JohnHow are you supposed to deal with the intense grief that accompanies the disappointment and shock of an unexplained infertility diagnosis? What if you’ve finally found the one person with whom you REALLY WANT to have a child? Yvonne’s story covers these emotions and more as she shares the circumstances that have transpired to alter what she thought was her perfect life. After taking a break to move back to the UK after 20 years living in Australia, I’m back with the podcast, sharing the stories and the healing experiences found in the lives of unclas...2018-04-2242 min
The Womb Happy HourReconnecting to Your Sacred SelfMichelle Marie McGrath is an Intuitive Womb Guide for women who are ready to birth their soul gifts into the world. A multi-passionate creative, she integrates 18 years of holistic experience with training in many energetic healing modalities with professional aromatherapy, bodywork, meditation facilitation, coaching, crystal vibrational therapy, mystery school teachings, labyrinth work and vibrational essences. Michelle joins The Womb Happy Hour to talk with host, Lorraine Giordano, about the ways she assists women to reclaim and embody their innate, magical and divine feminine wisdom and the benefits of Womb Mentoring support. Michelle also explores the importance of self-care and truth...2018-01-3152 min
Unclassified WomanFeminine Leadership with Clare Dubois of TreesistersWelcome to a special episode of Unclassified Woman today with the inspiring Clare Dubois. Clare is the founder of TreeSisters, which is a feminine nature-based organisation inspiring the world’s women to take shared leadership around tropical reforestation. TreeSisters reflects Clare’s exploration of the links between feminine consciousness and nature’s intelligence. She and her team experiment overtly to figure out how to call forth the unique capacities and creativity of women on behalf of trees. They aim to be funding ONE MILLION trees per month by the end of 2017! Clare is known for her di...2017-10-0951 min
Unclassified Woman54: A Creative Revolution with Flora BowleyMy guest today is the inspiring Flora Bowley, a painter, creative pioneer, gentle guide, and author of two books: Brave Intuitive Painting and Creative Revolution. Flora blends over 20 years’ experience as a yoga teacher instructor, healer, and lifelong seeker. She passionately believes creative expression is waiting to unfold within every person who is brave enough to trust, let go, play, and explore. How good does that sound? Flora’s soulful approach to the creative process has sparked a new holistic movement in the intuitive art world, empowering thousands of people to courageously pick up a pain...2017-09-2837 min
Unclassified WomanThe Garden Awakening with Mary ReynoldsMy guest today on Unclassified Woman is the fabulous Mary Reynolds, who is based in Ireland, one of my favourite places in the world. (I am 3/4 Irish so slightly biased!). Mary lives and breathes her work as a landscape and garden designer, teaching others how to connect with the land beneath our feet and have a nurturing relationship with it. Her gorgeous book that is about much more than mere gardening. It's a call to action for all of us. The Garden Awakening highlights her role as “a guardian rather than a gardener.” She believes in cul...2017-09-0141 min
Unclassified WomanWomb Awakening with Dr. Azra & Seren BertrandHow do you feel about the power of the womb, menstruation, and the mystique of the Divine Feminine? Today we are going to dive in. You may not have given much thought to these concepts, but they are pivotal in so many areas relevant to understanding our bodies and souls. My guests today will enlighten you in many ways. Today’s episode is more of a pilgrimage than it is an interview! Womb Awakening is a pre-historic tradition that has risen to popularity again in our modern culture. Everything old is new again! Co...2017-08-171h 06
Unclassified Woman51: The Pregnant Pause with Jane DoucetDo you ever feel judged by others because you’ve not had a child? Not surprisingly, many women feel this judgment of “assumptions” behind the choices or circumstances that have determined their situation. One woman decided to take on those judgmental scenarios, so she did something about it. She wrote a novel which explores many of the situations that women find themselves in with family, friends and colleagues. I was really interested to read this book as whilst there are many non-fiction works about the topic, it's not the norm to find many novels. My guest...2017-07-1131 min
Unclassified Woman50: The Doorway of Not Yet with Michelle Marie McGrathHello! Today is a little bit different with a short personal episode from me and some words that came to me in the early hours of the morning, whilst I was jetlagged. I sent out in an email to my newsletter loves and was overwhelmed by the response. So I felt drawn to speak aloud and share here with you. Does any of this resonate with you? I would love to hear from you if so. The Doorway of Not Yet Standing at the doorway of not yet – so what now? Wha...2017-06-1506 min
Unclassified Woman49: You are the Art with Laura HollickWelcome to Unclassified Woman. Today's episode is one that I know are you going to enjoy so much. Filled with so many nuggets of wisdom, so you may even want to grab a notebook! Laura Hollick is an award-winning Artist, Shaman, and Visionary Guide based in Canada. After walking 10,000 km on a vision quest, Laura clarified her purpose and dove headfirst into realising it and making it a reality. She is the founder of Soul Art Studio Inc., a business devoted to circulating love around the planet with creative inspiration and unique artistic creations. Laura’s life an...2017-05-2153 min
Unclassified Woman48: Shiny Healthy You with Jules GallowayToday’s guest is Jules Galloway, who lives in Australia, while working as a passionate naturopath, speaker, podcaster, and recipe creator. Jules hosts a podcast, Shiny Healthy You, and loves surfing, hanging out with her husband and elderly rescued dogs, and walking the famous Byron Bay lighthouse track. Jules recently returned from working as a volunteer at a refugee camp in Greece. She was drawn to this work and feels that her childfree entrepreneurial lifestyle allowed her the freedom to pursue that dream and fulfil that desire. Jules knows all too well the toll that unhe...2017-05-1536 min
Unclassified Woman51: Adore Your Cycle with Claire BakerHave you ever wanted to get more in tune with your body’s natural rhythms? For women, one effective way is by acknowledging the seasons that are within the monthly cycle. Even if you don't bleed any more, this is still relevant for you. My lovely guest today will have you throwing out the scales, booking the flight, launching the blog, and falling back in love with your life. She knows the missing key when it comes to women’s wellness, and she wants to share it with you! Listen with us to learn about harnessing that creat...2017-05-0157 min
Unclassified Woman47: Do I have to be a mother? with Karin RahbekAre you struggling with the decision whether or not to have children? If you are feeling pressured to make a choice, based on someone else's feelings, you will benefit from listening to today's guest, Karin Rahbek, author of "Do I Have To Be A Mother? A Childfree Woman's Honest and Unspoken Thoughts and Feelings." Karin's hope is that this book will help other childfree women to understand and accept their feelings and be happy in who they are (and not focussed on the mother they could have been). Karin spent several years looking for precisely the book t...2017-03-2433 min
The Priestess PodcastMichelle Marie McGrath on Womb Wisdom (E9)The most sacred and feminine part of a woman’s physical body is her womb space. It is the place where we hold our creativity, intuition, and greatest connection to Mother Earth and seasonal cycles. Michelle Marie McGrath invites us to dive deeper into this special part of our bodies and why it is so powerfully connected to feminine spirituality.2017-03-1333 min
Unclassified Woman46: Flourishing with the Cycles of the Moon with Dr. Ezzie SpencerWelcome to today's episode of Unclassified Woman and today we have a special episode for moon lovers! It seems very apt with today's full moon. If you'd like to understand more about how the phases of the moon can affect your mood, mind, body and soul, join Michelle and her guest, Dr. Ezzie Spencer, with today's show. Today we're going to be talking about Ezzie's new book, An Abundant Life, Flourishing With The Cycles Of The Moon, which is her concept of Lunar Abundance and also her personal practice. This practice partners intellect with intuition a...2017-03-1348 min
Unclassified Woman44: Molar pregnancy with Michelle Marie McGrathWelcome to a special episode! Today the tables are turned and I’m being interviewed by my close friend Mariana Rudan. I met Mariana when I first arrived in Sydney years ago and we worked together, and she’s been a close friend ever since. She’s a journalist, presenter, newsreader, singer songwriter, travel lover, mother of two adorable children, and an amazing cook! She also speaks a few languages, so is a very talented lady. Sharing a little of my personal story seemed like a great way to mark the first year of the podcas...2016-08-0132 min
Unclassified Woman43: Celebrating Unclassified Women with Seane CornWelcome to a very special show! This episode is monumental because this week marks the ONE YEAR ANNIVERSARY of this Unclassified Woman podcast. It is also International Childfree Day on 1st August. This commenced in the USA in the 70's, to support and educate those who were consciously choosing not to have biological children. I’m honoured to share with you conversations with many self-empowered women around the world, blazing their own trails and embodying what it means to be a woman living her own truth. This has been a deeply reflective year for me as I...2016-07-1932 min
Unclassified Woman45: Quirky Alone with Sasha CagenWelcome! My guest today is Sasha Cagen, an author, coach, and lifestyle experimenter. Sasha Cagen helps single and divorcing women in life transition to figure out who they are, what they want, and to go get it. She also helps women reconnect to their sensuality and pleasure to help them get in touch with their unique desires for life. She does this work by combining her life coaching with a 7-day transformative tango holiday in Buenos Aires, using tango as a tool to help women reconnect to themselves and grow their confidence. Tango is Sasha's passion and...2016-07-0937 min
Unclassified Woman41: Many opportunties for mothering with Kristen BarnesWelcome! Today’s Unclassified Woman is Kristen Barnes from Melbourne, Australia. Kristen is in private practice as a registered psychologist and certified life coach. She has 25 years’ experience in counselling, therapeutic coaching, and using her supervisory skills to help coaches and therapists value themselves and carve out a passionate life. Kristen believes that you are most passionate and powerful when you simply dare to be yourself! Join us! What you’ll hear in this episode: Circumstances have combined to prevent traditional motherhood for Kristen. How she pursued motherhood via IVF and adopted embryos over a 20 ye...2016-07-0343 min
Unclassified Woman42: Many paths with Carren SmithWelcome! My guest today is Carren Smith, an author, speaker, presenter, and podcast host. She’s an all-around amazing lady who has helped thousands transform their lives and businesses through her unique approach to self-leadership. Carren believes that the magic happens when clarity, passion, and action are engaged. She has presented to over 450,000 people across the globe over the last seven years. She writes for many publications and delivers up to 18 live seminars across Australia each year. Carren is the author of Soul Survivor, the account of her fight for survival in the 2002 Bali bombing. Ca...2016-05-2229 min
Unclassified Woman40: Alana Helbig Makes MagicWelcome! My guest today is Alana Helbig, the host of the She Makes Magic podcast. Alana is a wild-hearted gypsy writer and blogger. She’s passionate about living life with purpose, and her musings on this topic have been featured in various publications. Alana moved on from the corporate world for something more in tune with the life she wanted to live. Her podcast showcases real stories from real women who have left ill-fitting lives behind to follow their dreams and their wild hearts. Be inspired when you connect with Alana at www.shemakesmagic.com Wh...2016-05-2239 min
Unclassified Woman39: Is Motherhood Written in the Stars? with Kelly SurteesWelcome! Today’s guest is Kelly Surtees, a consulting astrologer, teacher, writer, and editor. She works with clients and students around the world, sharing her infectious passion for astrology. With 14+ years in private practice, Kelly is warm, experienced, and insightful. She loves exploring astrology’s history and loves escaping into the ocean. Kelly’s specialty areas include career, life direction, health, fertility, love, health, and happiness. Kelly meets clients and lectures throughout the US, Canada, and Australia, though she makes Canada her current home. Connect with Kelly at www.kellysastrology.com What you’ll hear in this e...2016-05-2144 min
Unclassified Woman38: Choosing Freedom with Vienda MariaWelcome! Today’s guest is Vienda Maria, who is a writer and mentor, currently based in New Zealand. She teaches women who want to do great things in the world, to choose freedom in life and work. Vienda shares her message and insights through her blog and many magazine articles. Connect with her at www.viendamaria.com What you’ll hear in this episode: Vienda made a personal choice to not have children. Motherhood wasn’t something she really dreamed about or felt was a top priority. A couple of years ago, her mother let he...2016-05-1132 min
Unclassified Woman37: Finding Love Later with Jennifer SpauldingWelcome! My guest today is Jennifer Spaulding, a relationship coach, speaker, writer, and passionate supporter of single women. Her own journey from being single until her late 30’s, to finding real love with her husband helps her teach others about healthy and meaningful relationships. Jennifer has been featured in several publications and has spent 20 years coaching clients with her relationship expertise. Jennifer lives in Austin, Texas, with her husband and dog. Let’s talk with Jennifer! What you’ll hear in this episode: Jennifer always assumed she would be a mother because that was what wa...2016-05-0429 min
Unclassified Woman36: Other Than Mother with KamalamaniWelcome! My guest today is Kamalamani, a Buddhist author and psychotherapist based in Bristol, England. Her first book was published in 2012, and titled Meditating with Character.
Her latest book, Other Than Mother: Choosing Childlessness with Life in Mind is published by Earth Books. Kamalamani is a regular writer for several publications. She loves travelling, gardening, researching ancestry, and cooking for friends. Let’s hear more about her story!
What You’ll Hear in This Episode:
Kamalamani began practicing Buddhism in her early 20’s, when she saw how the age-old teachings of mindfulness and loving-kindness are rele...2016-04-2328 min
She Makes Magic: The Podcast Series027: Michelle Marie McGrath – falling in love with yourselfBack in 2003, Michelle Marie McGrath was living in Australia in a beautiful house on the water. She was excelling in her career and winning national awards. She appeared to be happily married. For an outsider looking in, it seemed Michelle was living the dream.
On the inside, however, Michelle was miserable. She says she felt like she was living someone else’s life.
One night, while deep in meditation, Michelle found herself asking “What do I most need?”
"Self-love" was what she heard in return.
This simple yet profound question propelled her do...2016-04-1200 min
Unclassified Woman35: Fulfilment Later in Life with Sara EckelWelcome! My guest today is Sara Eckel, who lives in New York state with her husband. She is the author of It’s Not You: 27 Wrong Reasons You’re Single. Sara has been a freelance writer since 1997 and has written for numerous publications. Sara is a nationally syndicated columnist in the USA and has also written short fiction. She is a student of meditation and Buddhism. Let’s catch up with Sara! What you’ll hear in this episode: For Sara, living without children is a combination of choice and circumstances. She met her husband...2016-04-0936 min
Unclassified Woman34: The Wealth-Gasm with Star KhecharaWelcome! My guest today is Star Khechara, also known as “Miss Monetisation.” She’s a passive income strategist and e-course expert for leading women. Her online academy, Passive Income Rocks, has helped hundreds of women (and some men!) monetize their passions, knowledge, and expertise into automated recurring income for maximum impact.
Star created The Wealth-Gasm for women, because “Smart women sell their knowledge, and not their time.” Find Star at www.starkhechara.com.
One of the aspects I really appreciated about this episode is Star's honesty in expressing what some may feel is taboo to mention. E...2016-04-0134 min
Unclassified Woman33: Zen Under Fire with Marianne ElliottWelcome! My guest today is Marianne Elliott, a mouthy introvert who collects treasures and tells tales. She is the National Director for Action Station, a digital platform to enable social action. She rallies fellow New Zealanders to fight for truth, justice, and a kinder way. Marianne trained as a human rights lawyer, and worked in several places around the world before going to the Gaza Strip and Afghanistan.
Stories are her secret weapon and yoga is her medicine. Her memoir, Zen Under Fire, is a moving account of working on the world’s most notorious battlefield and her...2016-03-241h 02
Unclassified Woman32: The Good Life with Cherie HauslerWelcome! Today’s guest is Cherie Hausler, a freelance food writer, stylist and restaurant owner. She operates from Sydney to Bangkok to the Barossa Valley in South Australia. She lives her life in the fresh country air and is dedicated to experiencing good food in its entirety. Cherie believes that there are few things in life that can’t be helped with a fabulous cup of tea! Visit www.scullerymade.org to learn about her unique teas. Cherie shares the following about her life: The decision whether to have or not have a child is t...2016-03-0651 min
Unclassified Woman31: Life Without Baby with Lisa ManterfieldWelcome and today's guest is Lisa Manterfield!
Lisa is the creator of Life Without Baby.com and the author of the award-winning memoir, I’m Taking My Eggs and Going Home: How One Woman Dared to Say No to Motherhood. She offers workshops and popular e-books.
Her new book, Life Without Baby: Surviving and Thriving When Motherhood Doesn’t Happen, is recently available. She lives a contented life in southern CA with her husband and cat. Lisa has successfully created an online community that gives a voice to those without children. Let’s chat with Lisa!2016-03-0641 min
Unclassified Woman30: From Unknown to Expert with Catriona PollardWelcome! My guest today is Catriona Pollard, founder and director of CP Communications, one of Australia’s most respected and innovative PR agencies. She is an international speaker and popular media commentator who made the transformation to the public eye; she shares these experiences in her writing and speaking. She is the author of From Unknown to Expert: How to Use Clever PR and Social Media to Become a Recognised Expert, which is a step by step program. Catriona has helped thousands of people use her program to success. She is passionate about social media, public relations, bus...2016-02-2033 min
Unclassified Woman29: The Storyteller Ink of Adrea PetersWelcome! Today’s guest is Adrea Peters, who is a writer about all her obsessions, such as love, physics, food, wellness, logic, grace, cleverness, word play, and imagining the best in herself and others. Adrea retired at age 42 to write full-time. She graduated with a journalism degree as valedictorian of her class at the University of Colorado-Boulder, and then earned her master’s degree in Popular Fiction Writing from Seton Hall University.
Adrea has co-authored several books and apps. In 2015, she and her business partner created Storyteller Ink. It’s a company dedicated to serving writers and helpin...2016-02-0736 min
Unclassified Woman28: A Life of Adventure & Travel with Ashleigh MillsWelcome! My guest today is Ashleigh Mills, who originally trained as a social worker in Australia. She worked in clinical mental health and policy for over 10 years, but then followed her heart to begin writing creatively at age 32. Ashleigh began her blog on life, love, travel, and her crazy cat lady stories. She later started a freelancing writing business focusing on adventure and travel articles. In 2015, she traveled to Bali and the Philippines to write stories with her husband, who is a fashion and travel photographer. Ashleigh is always busy planning her next adventure.
In this episode, yo...2016-01-2621 min
Unclassified Woman27: The League of Fabulous Women with Dr. Chloe PeacockWelcome! My guest today is an experienced commercial research consultant who was born and raised in the UK. Dr. Chloe Peacock earned a Ph.D. in Consumer Brand Participation and is an expert in Semiotics. She loves beaches, traveling, the outdoors, and all creatures. She is the founder of the UK Lifestyle Network for Childfree Women and The League of Fabulous Women. Her hope is to gently shift and soften cultural perceptions of women without children and to help these women connect with each other. You can find her on Facebook, Twitter, and at www.tlfw.co.uk.
2016-01-1635 minUnclassified Woman26: Selfish, Shallow & Self-Absorbed with Meghan DaumMy guest today, Meghan Daum, has been an Op Ed columnist for the Los Angeles Times since 2005. Meghan is also the author of four books, including The Unspeakable and Other Subjects of Discussion, which won the 2015 Penn Center USA Award for Creative Nonfiction. She edited the NY Times best–selling anthology Selfish, Shallow, and Self-Absorbed, which is a compilation of 16 writers’ essays on the choice to not have kids. This book has sparked wide ranging conversation around the topic of choosing to have or to not have kids. Meghan’s message is that opting out of parenthood is NOT a sign...2016-01-0531 min
Unclassified Woman25: A Full Life with Nicole GrahamWelcome! Today’s guest is Nicole Graham, an Aussie who currently lives in Hong Kong. She is a multi-passionate entrepreneur who has reinvented her career over the last 25 years. She has studied a range of healing modalities and co-authored two guided writing journals and numerous blogs.
Nicole is a certified online business manager who leads her team of dedicated and experienced specialists in supporting small business with administration and marketing. She and her husband travel extensively and Nicole is happy to share her life experiences in choosing to be child-free.
In this episode, you’ll lear...2016-01-0229 minUnclassified Woman24: How to be Resilient with Stacey CopasWelcome! Today’s Unclassified Woman is Stacey Copas, who is the author of How to be Resilient. She is Australian’s #1 keynote speaker and facilitator on turning adversity into an asset, and she has been featured in national media. Now taking on a new endeavour, Stacey is training for the 2016 Rio Para-Olympics after many years of inactivity.
In this episode, you’ll hear:
How Stacey has not had a child due to personal choice and never desired to be a parent;
Stacey has a spinal cord injury and is in a wheelchair. People ask about her parent...2015-12-1325 minUnclassified Woman23: Embracing Creativity with Lisa MurrayMy guest today is Lisa Murray, who is the founder of Creativity Lab. She is an unconventional business coach and prolific writer. She invites you to collectively create a future to be inspired by via her live events and online programs. Join her for one of her free mini e-courses on Embracing Courage, Writing Wild, or Creating Money.
Lisa also offers the Nurture Project and holds an MBA in entrepreneurship and leadership. Lisa is launching three books this year, including Stop Waiting, Start Creating.
In this episode, Lisa covers the following topics:
Lisa didn’t...2015-12-0634 min
Unclassified Woman22: Truthtelling with Johanna WalkerWelcome! My guest today is a fear-blasting, storytelling maven for entrepreneurs and people with a mission. Johanna Walker helps people put their stories out front to help change the world. Since 1997, she has helped hundreds break through their fears, step into leadership, and claim their place. She has worked with teenage girls, incarcerated women, fledgling entrepreneurs, and corporate executives, over and over witnessing the transformative power of telling our stories and speaking our truth.
Johanna is the co-producer and co-host of Boulder’s bi-monthly storytelling series, Truth Be Told and Fearless Solos. She has performed almost everywhere---and ye...2015-11-2934 min
Unclassified Woman21: Coaching Through Childlessness with Lesley PyneWelcome! Today’s guest is Lesley Pyne, who is a leading coach for childless women in the UK, helping them to heal and create fulfilling lives. After unsuccessful IVF treatments, she spent ten years hiding from the truth of her life. She trained in techniques that helped her learn to let go of the grief and sadness. Lesley now uses her story, firsthand experience and professional skills to help other women heal. She facilitates them in being able to have a deep understanding of their experience, so they can embrace an adventurous, fulfilling life. Lesley's warmth and empathy shines th...2015-11-2224 min
Unclassified Woman20: A Womb Quest with Riikka RajamakiMy guest today is Riikka Rajamaki, whose life passion is to help women unlock their creative and intuitive abilities after an experience of abortion or miscarriage. She teaches women how to move from fear to love by living out one of her life mottos: “It’s better to nourish the seed than to cry over the lost fruit.”
Riikka is the creator of Womb Quest, a certified spirit coach, wellness coach, gifted body worker, trained intuitive, and holds a masters degree in sociology. Now based in San Francisco, she is originally from Finland, and says it took her yea...2015-11-1554 min
Unclassified Woman19: Womb Wisdom with Anaiya SophiaWelcome! My guest today is Anaiya Sophia, who is a mystic, author, and an initiator of Sacred Marriage and the Mystical Teachings of The Feminine Christ. A native of the UK, she is based at her guest house Amma Rosa in the South of France but teaches her transformational work worldwide.
She is a wellspring of both wisdom and experience and is known for her role in birthing New Paradigm Relationships and Divinized Sexuality. Her desire is to help people transition from codependent relationships to a thriving union based on Love and Freedom, held within a holy s...2015-11-0836 min
Unclassified Woman18: Heart-Centered Coaching with Christine Rose ElleMy guest today is Christine Rose Elle, who is a business and life coach. She is a certified Beautiful You life coach and the founder of The Heart-Centered Coach Community. Her passions include styling, beauty, portrait photography, branding, marketing, and all things high-tech. Her loves furnish her with the perfect set of skills to help other coaches discover their own skills and do meaningful work with their clients. Christine offers free monthly online training for life coaches and soulful entrepreneurs who want to create and grow their dream business. She lives and works in a tiny Victorian bungalow in Los A...2015-11-0135 min
Unclassified Woman17: Karen Wilmot is The Virtual MidwifeWelcome! My guest today is Karen Wilmot, The Virtual Midwife. She has assisted over 500 women in giving birth, but has never been pregnant or given birth herself. Twice, she stepped away from her work when the desire to have her own baby overshadowed the joy she could feel at others’ birth experiences. At age 47 now, Karen has found peace and a deep sense of purpose in her work. She now says that NOT having children has been her greatest teacher and the driving force behind her work.
In this episode, you’ll learn the following about Karen’s journey...2015-10-2530 min
Unclassified Woman16: A Wild Heart Awakening with Beata AlfoldiBeata Alfoldi is a teacher, workshop facilitator, Shamanic practitioner, healer, speaker, and see-er. She has an intuitive gift for assisting individuals to move through deep transformation. She holds private classes, sessions, workshops, and international retreats in Australia, Bali, Thailand and Mexico. She created the Integral Woman program for the Awareness Institute in Sydney and co-facilitated a transformational group journey to Peru where she lived and studied with various healers and shamans of the Amazon and the Andes.
Beata is passionate about inspiring others to find ways to live authentically with freedom and empowerment in life. She is a dea...2015-10-1934 min
Unclassified Woman15: Maybe Baby with Randi BuckleyRandi Buckley writes and coaches emotionally aware, deeply contemplative women toward finding their truth, with depth and beauty, with life’s big questions and sticky situations. She is the creator of “Maybe Baby" - When you hear this whisper of “maybe” in your heart”, “Healthy Boundaries for Kind People”, and “The Viking Woman Workshop”. Today we discuss the nature of ambivalence and our experiences with it. You can reach Randi at www.randibuckley.com.
As Randi covers the following areas of ambivalence about having children, you can expect to hear:
Randi knew as a 6-7-year-old girl that she didn’t wa...2015-10-1030 min
Unclassified Woman14: The Female Assumption with Melanie HolmesA very interesting interview today from a mother's perspective on the topic of being childfree.
Melanie Holmes is a mother of two sons and a teenage daughter. She's also a writer and researcher, who has interviewed over 200 women and examined the cultural assumptions of motherhood within today’s society. She received her BA degree in 2011, a degree that took 20 years to complete because she took time out from her education to raise three children.
At age 51, she achieved her lifelong dream of becoming a writer with the publication of The Female Assumption: A Mother’s Story...2015-10-0550 min
Unclassified Woman13: The Best Life Ever with Andrea GlazierAndrea Louisa Glazier is a native of the UK, has lived in New Zealand and currently lives on the northern beaches in Sydney, Australia.
Andrea thinks she has the best life ever! She wakes up excited, packs her bag for an adventure, heads down to the beach, walks with her feet in the water, camera in hand, takes photos, meditates, exercises, does whatever she likes, eats breakfast in local cafes and the returns home and begins client work around midday. Around 5.30pm she picks up her camera and returns to the beach to take photos of the s...2015-09-2834 min
Unclassified Woman12: Justine Froelker Continues Ever UpwardJustine Brooks Froelker is a Licensed Professional Counselor, who has a private practice in St. Louis, Missouri. She is the author of the book and blog, Ever Upward. She is an advocate for breaking the shamed silence surrounding infertility, loss, and recovery. Justine writes for St. Louis Health and Wellness and Huffington Post and makes regular TV appearances on the midday show, Great Day St. Louis. She went through costly infertility treatments and now lives “child-free,” but not by choice.
In this episode, you will learn the following:
How Justine reacts to the ever-present question, “Well, why don’t y...2015-09-2132 min
Unclassified Woman11: Karen Malone Wright is The Not MomKaren Malone Wright is the creator of TheNotMom.com She's an experienced writer and communications strategist who launched her website in 2012 as a resource for and about women without children in a mom-centered world. This October, Karen will host The Not Mom Summit, which is a groundbreaking international conference for childless and child-free women. Previously, she worked independently at her own business, The Odyssey Creative Communications Consultancy. Karen has worked for clients as diverse as Women’s Initiatives for Gender Justice in the Netherlands and Goodwill Industries of Ohio. Karen is an example of someone who created the resource she was...2015-09-1437 min
Unclassified Woman10: Nicola Newman Grows AbundanceI'm happy to share this lovely interview today with Nicola Newman, based on the Sunshine Coast in Australia.
Nicola is an award-winning artist. She’s an organic gardening teacher, author and entrepreneur. Her mission is to help women explore their creativity and inspire them to live an authentic life that supports their heart's deepest desires to be self-expressive and enjoy even greater well-being. She has a Bachelor of Fine Arts, and she’s produced and directed three documentaries on contemporary Australian artists. Her paintings are featured in a multitude of public and private collections all around the world. She is the aut...2015-09-0729 min
Unclassified Woman09: Amanda Rootsey Shines From WithinToday, I'm delighted to share this episode with a friend and an amazing woman in my life. I'm so inspired by Amanda and the valuable work she is doing.
Amanda Rootsey is an Eco-Model, Gentle Living Coach and a passionate educator. She spent many years as a fashion model working in Australia and Europe for labels such as Salvatore Ferragamo, Myer, Alex Perry and Cartier, to name but a few. After a 2-year battle with cancer, she decided to settle on the beautiful Sunshine Coast in Australia.
Being diagnosed with Hodgkin's Ly...2015-08-3137 min
Unclassified Woman08: Lori Portka and her Infinite PurposeLori Portka is a licensed artist whose mission is to spread love and happiness through the art she creates. Utilising bright and colourful imagery, her messages are about gratitude, being true to yourself, and extending kindness to others. She creates artwork by sitting quietly in front of a blank canvas giving thanks for sacred time to create.
Lori believes that artwork carries energy and feels she’s called to spread love and healing through her paintings. She illustrated Crazy Sexy Love Notes, an inspirational card deck, published by Hay House and was featured in a short documentary film called, “Gratitude Grows”...2015-08-2329 minUnclassified Woman07: Sas Petherick - Heart and Hearth CircleSas Petherick is a big-hearted, cognitive coach for real women. She shows women how to experience a life of love, meaning, and joy by thinking on purpose. Sas is an in-demand certified coach, the creator of Rethink Group Coaching programs, and co-host of “The Heart and Hearth Circle.” Sas’ energy, smarts, humour and intuition guide every transformational coaching session and sold out retreat. Find out how to amplify your life with curiosity and kindness here.
Sas believes that being childfree was a conscious, personal choice. It’s mostly because she felt ambivalent and never had that ‘pull’ to have a child. It has...2015-08-1746 min
Unclassified Woman06: Adele McConnell - Vegie Head AcademyAdele is a published and best selling digital author, owner of vegiehead.com and the Vegie Head Academy and she also writes the national magazines. She’s appeared on the cover of health magazines across the world and lives near the beach on the sunshine coast in Australia.
Adele is a recipe evolutionist for people who want to enjoy more plant-based recipes in their diet. She creates food with integrity and encourages others to live a powerful life with powerful plant-based food. Her site “Vegie Head” is a place where saucy, tempting, recipes live and Adele’s inspiring words touch hearts. A...2015-08-1030 min
Unclassified Woman05: Christine Erickson - The Mother WithinChristine Erickson believes in reflective learning through connecting with nature and works with horses as teaching partners for executive education and individual development and healing. She is the founder of One Legacy Coaching, LLC and The Mother Within initiative. Christine has facilitated learning programs for incredibly diverse individuals, executive leadership teams and social businesses internationally.
As a coach and entrepreneur she enjoys working with clients who want to practice and embody intentional and creative living, self-leadership that inspires, and the heart space to serve others. It is her intention to connect with and serve other women through The Mother Within initi...2015-08-0338 min
Unclassified Woman04: Julie Parker - Beautiful YouJulie Parker is one of Australia’s foremost life and business coaches and trainers, with more than a decade of experience, inspiring hundreds of clients and thousands of people to create beautiful lives and businesses. She is the CEO and founder of the Beautiful You Coaching Academy. Julie passionately trains and supports heart-centred, gifted people to bring their talents and love of giving into the world, as life coaches.
Julie is a published author and TedX speaker and has shared the speaking stage with amazing ladies such as Clare Bowditch, Christina Re, Gretel Killeen, Carolyn Cresswell and Gala Darling. She is t...2015-07-2643 minUnclassified Woman03: Amy E. Smith - The Joy JunkieAmy E. Smith is a certified and credentialed confidence coach, a masterful speaker and personal empowerment expert. She is the founder of the Joy Junkie Enterprises and uses her role as a coach, writer, podcaster and speaker to move individuals beyond their limiting beliefs and sabotaging mindsets to a place of radical personal empowerment and self-love. Amy is very focused on helping people find their voice and uses her popular weekly podcast, the Joy Junkie Show to address issues of worthiness, self-confidence and letting go of people pleasing tendencies to assist listeners in creating and living radically joyful lives.
She’s a...2015-07-2245 min
Unclassified Woman02: Melanie Notkin - Savvy AuntieMelanie Notkin is a media entrepreneur, author, speaker, marketer, and a leading voice of childless, often single women. She is the founder of the Savvy Auntie lifestyle brand and is also the national best selling author of the book, SAVVY AUNTIE: The Ultimate Guide for Cool Aunts, Great Aunts, Godmothers and All Women Who Love Kids and Otherhood: Modern Women Finding A New Kind of Happiness. You can find out more about Melanie’s work here.
Melanie believes that being childless for her was due to circumstance. She always wanted to find love, get married, and have a child with that man...2015-07-2043 min
Unclassified Woman00: Introducing Unclassified WomanI’m excited to share this first episode of my new podcast,Unclassified Woman. This is a short audio where I explain why I am creating the podcast, what I hope to accomplish and who it is for!
Unclassified Woman is for women who don’t have, or don’t intend to have children, but do intend to create a meaningful life they love. Unclassified Woman gives voice to the almost 25% of Western women who aren’t easily heard over the mother-focussed mainstream media. Part myth busting, part inspirational story sharing, the podcast features women living meaningful lives, sh...2015-07-2009 minUnclassified Woman01: Jody Day, Founder of Gateway WomenJody Day is an author, social entrepreneur and the founder of Gateway Women a global friendship and support network for childless women. She is a founding member at AWOC, (Ageing without Children Collective) and a Fellow in Social Innovation at Cambridge Judge Business School at Cambridge University in the UK. Jody’s book, Rocking the Life Unexpected: 12 Weeks to Your Plan B for a Meaningful and Fulfilling Life Without Children is an Amazon bestseller. Jody runs workshops, social events and private sessions for women coming to terms with the life that doesn’t include motherhood as well as speaking out about the iss...2015-07-2056 min
Awaken Radio PodcastAR #15 - Practising Self-Love with Marie Michelle McGrathPractising Self-Love with Marie Michelle McGrathConnect with Michelle at www.michellemariemcgrath.comConnect with Connie at www.conniechapman.com2015-04-0346 min