I Am Virago - The Podcast For Inspiring Women
46 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 3 years ago -The I Am Virago Podcast showcases womxn and allies who balance vulnerability with courage, wisdom, and passion despite the obstacles and judgment they face in their everyday lives and careers.
In each episode I interview amazing, authentic humans making their way in the world…imperfectly. They share their inspirational stories of personal and professional success and, more importantly, struggles and failures. Why? Because it helps to know none of us is truly alone.
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I Am Virago: The Podcast for Inspiring Women
October 01, 2020 23:33 - 1 minute - 1.01 MBOriginally published Jul 31, 2018 Transcript link I Am Virago: The Podcast for Inspiring Women Welcome to a short introduction to the I Am Virago podcast. You might be asking yourself, what is a Virago? A virago is a woman who has demonstrated courage, compassion, wisdom, and strength. In ancient Rome, it was a title of honor. But over time, the word became a derogatory term to demean aggressive and powerful women. My goal is to reclaim the word virago for all womxn. I wi...
Cathy Faulkner: There is no zero - embrace the sloppy!
October 01, 2020 23:30 - 23 minutes - 21 MBOriginally published on Aug 1, 2018. | Transcript link | In the inaugural episode of the I Am Virago podcast I speak with Cathy Faulkner, former Rock radio DJ, voice talent, and full-time caregiver. We discuss how she juggles the demands for her time, how “the sloppy” gets you through, and embracing the freedom of knowing there is no finish line and you never reach zero. cathyfaulkner.com LinkedIn Facebook Twitter Instagram The Happiness Project One-Sentence Journal: A...
Cathy Faulkner: Embrace the Sloppy
October 01, 2020 23:30 - 23 minutes - 21 MBOriginally published on Aug 1, 2018 Transcript link Cathy Faulkner: There is no zero - Embrace the Sloppy! In the inaugural episode of the I Am Virago podcast I speak with Cathy Faulkner, former Rock radio DJ, voice talent, and full-time caregiver. We discuss how she juggles the demands for her time, how “the sloppy” gets you through, and embracing the freedom of knowing there is no finish line and you never reach zero. cathyfaulkner.com LinkedIn Facebook Twitter Inst...
Melody Biringer: 20 Businesses in 30 years
October 01, 2020 23:28 - 22 minutes - 20.5 MBOriginally published Aug 8, 2018 Transcript link Melody Biringer: 20 Businesses in 30 years Melody Biringer is a serial entrepreneur. She has started 20 businesses in 30 years. She’s had ups, she’s had downs. She has seen it all, lived to tell the tale, and even wrote a book about it. Just like Madonna, Melody has successfully reinvented herself many times. Currently, she identifies as a Connection Engineer helping women in the Tech Industry strengthen their networks and le...
Zoe Kors: Sex, Fighting the Patriarchy, and the Divine Vortex
October 01, 2020 23:26 - 21 minutes - 19.9 MBOriginally published Aug 15, 2018 | Transcript link | Zoe Kors is a Sex Coach who helps women find pleasure in themselves and their partners. She discusses how the systematic influence of the patriarchy teaches women to craft our appearance and behavior for the consumption of others and how we can peel back these layers to find our personal sovereignty. We also get into orgasms, how sex can be a form of prayer, and how, even as a successful sex coach, running a business is c...
Zoe Kors: Sex, Patriarchy, and the Divine Vortex
October 01, 2020 23:26 - 21 minutes - 19.9 MBOriginally published Aug 15, 2018 Transcript link Zoe Kors: Sex, Fighting the Patriarchy, and the Divine Vortex Zoe Kors is a Sex Coach who helps women find pleasure in themselves and their partners. She discusses how the systematic influence of the patriarchy teaches women to craft our appearance and behavior for the consumption of others and how we can peel back these layers to find our personal sovereignty. We also get into orgasms, how sex can be a form of prayer, and how...
Elizabeth Hunter: Learn the lesson, forgive yourself, and move on
September 29, 2020 22:16 - 22 minutes - 19.9 MBOriginally published Aug 22, 2018 | Transcript link | Elizabeth Hunter dreamed of running Vogue magazine until she realized she wanted to MAKE stuff, not report on it. Driven, wicked smart and no-nonsense, Elizabeth is now a Vice President in the Digital Technology and Development group at T-Mobile. Hear her give some no bulls!*t advice about being stubborn, the importance of mentorship, navigating career options, and how being scared is a good sign. Twitter LinkedIn
Elizabeth Hunter: Learn, Forgive, Move On
September 29, 2020 22:16 - 22 minutes - 19.9 MBOriginally published Aug 22, 2018 Transcript link Elizabeth Hunter: Learn the lesson, Forgive yourself, and Move on Elizabeth Hunter dreamed of running Vogue magazine until she realized she wanted to MAKE stuff, not report on it. Driven, wicked smart and no-nonsense, Elizabeth is now a Vice President in the Digital Technology and Development group at T-Mobile. Hear her give some no bulls!*t advice about being stubborn, the importance of mentorship, navigating career option...
Dinah McLean: Eff those lying little chemicals in our brains
September 29, 2020 22:16 - 21 minutes - 19.6 MBOriginally published Aug 30, 2018 | Transcript link | Dinah McLean is a sassy and sweet mama bear. 11 years ago she, along with her husband Mac, founded Team Click, the first exclusively online PR Agency in Los Angeles. Since then they have acquired another agency, doubled the size of their company, and evolved their business to provide a full suite of services to movie studios, gaming companies, and other entertainment-related properties. She has done all this while raising...
Dinah McLean: Lying Brain Chemicals
September 29, 2020 22:16 - 21 minutes - 19.6 MBOriginally published Aug 30, 2018 Transcript link Dinah McLean: Eff those lying little chemicals in our brains Dinah McLean is a sassy and sweet mama bear. 11 years ago she, along with her husband Mac, founded Team Click, the first exclusively online PR Agency in Los Angeles. Since then they have acquired another agency, doubled the size of their company, and evolved their business to provide a full suite of services to movie studios, gaming companies, and other entertainmen...
Tara Gray: Betrayal, Recovery, Redemption
September 29, 2020 22:16 - 21 minutes - 19.6 MBOriginally published Sep 5, 2018 | Transcript link | Tara Gray: Betrayal, Loss, Recovery, and Redemption In this week’s podcast meet Tara Gray. Her story is both heartbreaking and inspiring. As a high performing and well-respected Learning and Org Development leader at a large Fortune 100 company, Tara found herself in a baffling situation. A male subordinate was behind multiple false charges against her in less than one year, including sexual harassment. Vindicated in ...
Tara Gray: Betrayal, Loss, Recovery, and Redemption
September 29, 2020 22:16 - 21 minutes - 19.6 MBOriginally published Sep 5, 2018 | Transcript link | In this week’s podcast meet Tara Gray. Her story is both heartbreaking and inspiring. As a high performing and well-respected Learning and Org Development leader at a large Fortune 100 company, Tara found herself in a baffling situation. A male subordinate was behind multiple false charges against her in less than one year, including sexual harassment. Vindicated in the first three investigations, she was ultimately termina...
Saskia Houwing: Get Clear On Your Why
September 29, 2020 22:16 - 22 minutes - 20.5 MBOriginally published Sep 13, 2018 | Transcript link | Saskia Houwing: Get Clear On Your Why Saskia Houwing, an ontological coach and TedX Seattle organizer, talks about stepping into unknowns as she launches her business and how tapping into her curiosity has helped her navigate the challenges in her life. She also discusses the age-old question, “How much can/should I charge?” and the shift she made to help her come up with the answer. Also, hear about her latest ven...
Emmanuelle Verhagen: Gender is Not a Choice
September 29, 2020 22:11 - 22 minutes - 19.8 MBOriginally published Sep 25, 2018 Transcript link Emmanuelle Verhagen: Being a Woman is Not a Choice In this episode meet Emmanuelle Verhagen. She spent much of her life trapped in a man's body and has finally found freedom as a woman. She has the unique experience of navigating the world as a man and as a woman. Hear her story of self-discovery, courage, and what leadership means to her. emmanuelle.coach LinkedIn Facebook Twitter
Emmanuelle Verhagen: Being a woman is not a choice
September 29, 2020 22:11 - 22 minutes - 19.8 MBOriginally published Sep 25, 2018 | Transcript link | In this episode meet Emmanuelle Verhagen. She spent much of her life trapped in a man's body and has finally found freedom as a woman. She has the unique experience of navigating the world as a man and as a woman. Hear her story of self-discovery, courage, and what leadership means to her. emmanuelle.coach LinkedIn Facebook Twitter
Shelley LaBeau: Fear be damned. Living her best life...despite the uncertainty
September 29, 2020 22:11 - 20 minutes - 18.7 MBOriginally published Oct 12, 2018 | Transcript link (uncorrected machine translation) | Hear how Shelley LaBeau is embracing the unknown and stepping into her dream. She has always wanted to be a travel nurse but fear kept her from taking the step…until now. She and her husband have packed up their belongings and are embarking on an adventure together.
Shelley LaBeau: Her Best Life Despite Uncertainty
September 29, 2020 22:11 - 20 minutes - 18.7 MBOriginally published Oct 12, 2018 Transcript link (uncorrected machine translation) Shelley LaBeau: Fear be damned. Living her best life...despite the uncertainty. Hear how Shelley LaBeau is embracing the unknown and stepping into her dream. She has always wanted to be a travel nurse but fear kept her from taking the step…until now. She and her husband have packed up their belongings and are embarking on an adventure together.
Dr. Claire LeBeau: Existential Phenomenology
September 29, 2020 22:10 - 23 minutes - 21 MBOriginally published Dect 14, 2018 | Transcript link (uncorrected machine translation) | Dr. Claire LeBeau: Experience of wonder, maternal guilt, forgiveness, and living each moment with joy Dr. Claire LeBeau, Ph.D. is a therapist and professor of psychology at Seattle University with a focus on Existential Phenomenology. We jump from the idea of experiencing wonder to the meaning and impact of maternal guilt, first-time moms and working moms, and how to allow oursel...
Dr. Claire LeBeau: Experience of wonder, maternal guilt, forgiveness, and living each moment with joy
September 29, 2020 22:10 - 23 minutes - 21 MBOriginally published Dect 14, 2018 | Transcript link (uncorrected machine translation) | Dr. Claire LeBeau, Ph.D. is a therapist and professor of psychology at Seattle University with a focus of Existential Phenomenology. We jump from the idea of experiencing wonder to the meaning and impact of maternal guilt, first-time moms and working moms, and how to allow ourselves to experience our emotions rather than deny them. Claire LaBeau, Ph.D LinkedIn
Karin Borgerson: Solopreneur Challenges
September 29, 2020 22:10 - 20 minutes - 18.4 MBOriginally published Dec 15, 2018 Transcript link (uncorrected machine translation) | Karin Borgerson: The challenge of being a solopreneur Karin Borgerson, a genetic genealogist, is a modern-day Nancy Drew. She solved a 109-year-old missing person's case using DNA plus the historic paper trail. She founded her business based on a deep level of curiosity and a lifelong love of science. Her biggest challenge is her own fear and having to wear ALL the hats. Hear how she is...
Karin Borgerson: The challenge of being a solopreneur
September 29, 2020 22:10 - 20 minutes - 18.4 MBOriginally published Dec 15, 2018 | Transcript link (uncorrected machine translation) | Karin Borgerson, genetic genealogist, is a modern-day Nancy Drew. She solved a 109-year-old missing person's case using DNA plus the historic paper trail. She founded her business based on a deep level of curiosity and a lifelong love of science. Her biggest challenge is her own fear and having to wear ALL the hats. Hear how she is overcoming these struggles by learning to ask for help....
Kate LaPoint: Love & Butter: Mom, Solopreneur, Corporate Maven
September 29, 2020 22:10 - 21 minutes - 19.4 MBOriginally published Dec 16, 2018 | Transcript link (uncorrected machine translation) | Kate LaPoint's career path has been non-traditional. She became a mom at a young age, became an Editor-in-Chief at 23, founded several businesses in the coffee industry, and then decided to switch tracks and try corporate America where she has excelled. LinkedIn
Kate LaPoint: Love & Butter
September 29, 2020 22:10 - 21 minutes - 19.4 MBOriginally published Dec 16, 2018 Transcript link (uncorrected machine translation) | Kate LaPoint: Love & Butter: Mom, Solopreneur, Corporate Maven Kate LaPoint's career path has been non-traditional. She became a mom at a young age, became an Editor-in-Chief at 23, founded several businesses in the coffee industry, and then decided to switch tracks and try corporate America where she has excelled. LinkedIn
Rachel Rowland: Everyday Bravery: Parenting & Leadership
September 29, 2020 22:10 - 21 minutes - 19.5 MBOriginally published Dec 16, 2018 | Transcript link (uncorrected machine translation) | Rachel Rowland is on a mission to help parents be more intentional in their parenting and relationship choices. She practices an everyday bravery, struggles with demons of doubt, and believes wholeheartedly parents can be both powerful leaders in the workplace and connected parents at home. rachelrowlandcoaching.com LinkedIn Facebook Twitter
Rachel Rowland: Parenting & Leadership
September 29, 2020 22:10 - 21 minutes - 19.5 MBOriginally published Dec 16, 2018 Transcript link (uncorrected machine translation) Rachel Rowland: Everyday Bravery: Parenting & Leadership Rachel Rowland is on a mission to help parents be more intentional in their parenting and relationship choices. She practices an everyday bravery, struggles with demons of doubt, and believes wholeheartedly parents can be both powerful leaders in the workplace and connected parents at home. rachelrowlandcoaching.com LinkedIn Fa...
Erin Wilson: Success Coaching for Neurodiverse Students
September 29, 2020 22:10 - 24 minutes - 22.8 MBOriginally published Dec 18, 2018 | Transcript link (uncorrected machine translation) | Erin Wilson is an Academic Success coach for students who do not thrive in a traditional learning environment. She works to take the frustration out of learning. We discuss the neuroscience of learning, the executive function of the prefrontal cortex, and how we all need to stop “shoulding” on ourselves. LinkedIn Seattle Success Coaching
Erin Wilson: Success for Neurodiverse Students
September 29, 2020 22:10 - 24 minutes - 22.8 MBOriginally published Dec 18, 2018 Transcript link (uncorrected machine translation) | Erin Wilson: Success Coaching for Neurodiverse Students Erin Wilson is an Academic Success coach for students who do not thrive in a traditional learning environment. She works to take the frustration out of learning. We discuss the neuroscience of learning, the executive function of the prefrontal cortex, and how we all need to stop “shoulding” on ourselves. LinkedIn Seattle Success C...
Amanda Stoker: Accept Today To Maximize Tomorrow
September 29, 2020 22:09 - 27 minutes - 25 MBOriginally published Dec 19, 2018 | Transcript link (uncorrected machine translation) | Amanda Stoker wears many hats: yoga instructor, esthetician, reiki practitioner, cross-fit competitor, and so much more. It wasn't always this way. Amanda shares her story about learning to love herself and making changes to live her fullest life. Be inspired! Yomo Seattle Facebook LinkedIn
Amanda Stoker: Accept Now, Expand Tomorrow
September 29, 2020 22:09 - 27 minutes - 25 MBOriginally published Dec 19, 2018 Transcript link (uncorrected machine translation) | Amanda Stoker: Accept Today To Maximize Tomorrow Amanda Stoker wears many hats: yoga instructor, esthetician, reiki practitioner, cross-fit competitor, and so much more. It wasn't always this way. Amanda shares her story about learning to love herself and making changes to live her fullest life. Be inspired! Yomo Seattle Facebook LinkedIn
Gina Fresquez: Overcoming "Too Busy"
September 29, 2020 22:09 - 24 minutes - 22.9 MBOriginally published Dec 20, 2018 Transcript link (uncorrected machine translation) | Gina Fresquez: Overcoming the demon called "too busy" Gina Fresquez is a #1 best selling author, speaker, coach, and founder of the Women's Side Hustle Society. Learn how she overcame the demon of "too busy," embraced "doing it her way," and all the success that has followed. ginafresquez.com Instagram LinkedIn Book: Women Who Influence
Gina Fresquez: Overcoming the demon called "too busy"
September 29, 2020 22:09 - 24 minutes - 22.9 MBOriginally published Dec 20, 2018 | Transcript link (uncorrected machine translation) | Gina Fresquez is a #1 best selling author, speaker, coach, and founder of the Women's Side Hustle Society. Learn how she overcame the demon of "too busy," embraced "doing it her way," and all the success that has followed. ginafresquez.com Instagram LinkedIn Book: Women Who Influence Facebook - Women’s Side Hustle Society
Heidi Finley: From Butler to Boss
September 29, 2020 22:09 - 20 minutes - 19.1 MBOriginally published Dec 21, 2018 Transcript link (uncorrected machine translation) Heidi Finley: From Butler To $1 Million in Revenue! Heidi Finley launched Maven Meals, a Seattle-based meal delivery service, 7 years ago and is expecting to bring in nearly $1 million in revenue this year. Hear how this former butler and personal chef turned her passion into a successful business through damn hard work and determination. And there is a love story too. mavenmeals.com L...
Heidi Finley: From Butler To $1 Million in Revenue!
September 29, 2020 22:09 - 20 minutes - 19.1 MBOriginally published Dec 21, 2018 | Transcript link (uncorrected machine translation) | Heidi Finley launched Maven Meals, a Seattle-based meal delivery service, 7 years ago and is expecting to bring in nearly $1 million in revenue this year. Hear how this former butler and personal chef turned her passion into a successful business through damn hard work and determination. And there is a love story too. mavenmeals.com LinkedIn Instagram Facebook Yelp
Kerrie Finch: The Power of Relationships
September 29, 2020 22:09 - 16 minutes - 15.1 MBOriginally published Dec 22, 2018 Transcript link (uncorrected machine translation) Kerrie Finch: The Power of Relationships Kerrie Finch is the founder of FutureFactor, a reputation management company with offices in Amsterdam, London, and Los Angeles. Kerrie founded the company years ago as a solopreneur. Recently she decided to take on partners to increase the flexibility of the organization. Hear how she has navigated the change and the life-threatening health scare th...
Melanie Ewan: Supporting Women & Start-Ups
September 29, 2020 22:09 - 23 minutes - 21.5 MBOriginally published Dec 23, 2018 Transcript link (uncorrected machine translation) Melanie Ewan: Supporting Women & Start-Ups Melanie Ewan is a world traveler, a passionate advocate for women’s issues, and the co-founder of award-winning Volition Advisors, a Canadian company dedicated to helping fledgling start-ups polish their pitches, develop funding, marketing, and sales strategies, and build overall business resiliency. She is also the lead author of the Discovery Fou...
Shea Harty: Finding the clarity in failure
September 29, 2020 22:09 - 18 minutes - 16.9 MBOriginally published Dec 24, 2018 | Transcript link (uncorrected machine translation) | Shea Harty is a no B.S. kind of lady. She is an American expat living in Amsterdam, raising four children, while at the same time running her consulting company, and founding a non-profit, Empower Amsterdam, to help non-Dutch residents find work in Holland. How did she get to this place? By learning exactly who she is and remembering to be that person day in and day out. sheaharty.com ...
Shea Harty: Finding Clarity in Failure
September 29, 2020 22:09 - 18 minutes - 16.9 MBOriginally published Dec 24, 2018 Transcript link (uncorrected machine translation) Shea Harty: Finding the Clarity in Failure Shea Harty is a no B.S. kind of lady. She is an American ex-pat living in Amsterdam, raising four children, while at the same time running her consulting company, and founding a non-profit, Empower Amsterdam, to help non-Dutch residents find work in Holland. How did she get to this place? By learning exactly who she is and remembering to be that pe...
Melanie Kiely: Fierce Courage & Vulnerability
September 29, 2020 22:09 - 22 minutes - 20.9 MBOriginally published Dec 25, 2018 Transcript link (uncorrected machine translation) Melanie Kiely: Fierce Courage & Vulnerability Melanie Kiley is Sr. Corporate Counsel for T-Mobile’s technology division. She also chairs the company’s Women’s Leadership Network and is driven to advocate for gender and racial equity. She is a wife, a mother, a leader, a lawyer, and a woman in recovery. Hear how she navigates all of these roles and what’s next for this amazing woman. Li...
Laurie Ames: Fitness For Regular People
September 29, 2020 22:08 - 23 minutes - 20.7 MBOriginally published Jan 1, 2019 Transcript link (uncorrected machine translation) Laurie Ames: Fitness For Regular People Laurie Ames* has been a certified personal training and business owner for over 13 years. Due to life events, she had to kick her business into high gear. Hear the ups and downs of running a fitness business. Bonus! Get tips to start the New Year right. *Full disclosure, Laurie is my very awesome cousin. www.ames2bfit.com Instagram Facebook Li...
Laurie Ames: Fitness for regular people
September 29, 2020 22:08 - 23 minutes - 20.7 MBOriginally published Jan 1, 2019 | Transcript link (uncorrected machine translation) | Laurie Ames* has been a certified personal training and business owner for over 13 years. Due to life events, she had to kick her business into high gear. Hear the ups and downs of running a fitness business. Bonus! Get tips to start the New Year right. *Full disclosure, Laurie is my very awesome cousin. www.ames2bfit.com Instagram Facebook LinkedIn
Kaitlyn Lyons: This Is What Blowing Up Your Life Looks Like
September 29, 2020 22:08 - 20 minutes - 19.1 MBOriginally published Jan 8, 2019 | Transcript link (uncorrected machine translation) | Kaitlyn Lyons had an awakening. She realized she was playing life small and it was slowly killing her. So what does a super successful high-achieving lady do? She throws a grenade into the middle of her life and blows it to smithereens. Hear how she left her job, her marriage, and even the country to find out who she is really supposed to be. It is messy, it is scary, and it is completely b...
Kaitlyn Lyons: Blowing Up Her Life
September 29, 2020 22:08 - 20 minutes - 19.1 MBOriginally published Jan 8, 2019 Transcript link (uncorrected machine translation) Kaitlyn Lyons: This Is What Blowing Up Your Life Looks Like Kaitlyn Lyons had an awakening. She realized she was playing life small and it was slowly killing her. So what does a super successful high-achieving lady do? She throws a grenade into the middle of her life and blows it to smithereens. Hear how she left her job, her marriage, and even the country to find out who she is really suppo...
Joleen Winther Hughes: Rock Promoter to Lawyer
September 29, 2020 22:08 - 22 minutes - 14.1 MBOriginally published Jan 15, 2019 Transcript link (uncorrected machine translation) Joleen Winther Hughes: From Rock Promoter to The Lawyer Who Rocks Serial entrepreneur Joleen Winther Hughes began her career in Seattle as a band manager, booking agent, and rock promoter. She secretly studied for the LSAT, applied and got accepted into law school, and then founded Hughes Media Law Group. She also hosts the podcast The Lawyer Who Rocks interviewing powerful business professi...
Joleen Winther Hughes: From Rock Promoter to The Lawyer Who Rocks
September 29, 2020 22:08 - 22 minutes - 14.1 MBOriginally published Jan 15, 2019 | Transcript link (uncorrected machine translation) | Serial entrepreneur Joleen Winther Hughes, began her career in Seattle as a band manager, booking agent, and rock promoter. She secretly studied for the LSAT, applied and got accepted into law school, and then founded Hughes Media Law Group. She also hosts the podcast The Lawyer Who Rocks interviewing powerful business professionals at the intersection of music, technology, and media. Get...
Jennifer Kenny: A True Irish Virago!
September 29, 2020 22:08 - 23 minutes - 17.6 MBOriginally published Jan 22, 2019 Transcript link (uncorrected machine translation) Jennifer Kenny: A True Irish Virago! Jennifer Kenny is my first guest who was actually threatened with the title "virago" growing up in her native Ireland. She claimed the moniker and is now a champion for women’s empowerment around the globe. She has leveraged a career in STEM and consulting at the world’s largest firms to be an author, lecturer, and strategic consultant at the intersection...
Nicki Leaper: The Power of Your Choice
September 29, 2020 21:59 - 22 minutes - 14.1 MBOriginally published Jan 29, 2019 Transcript link (uncorrected machine translation) Nicki Leaper: The Power of Your Choice British ex-pat Nicki Leaper is all about making intentional choices. She talks about being brave enough to put what you really want on paper and watch it happen. nickileapercoaching.com LinkedIn Instagram