Host Carmelita Tiu interviews sisters Amy and Nancy, founders of The Passionistas Project, about their journey, sisterhood, and empowering women.

• [00:01:30] Introduction to Amy and Nancy
• Founders of The Passionistas Project and their sisterhood journey.
• [00:05:15] The Legacy of Their Mother
• Discussing the impact of their mother’s teachings and her creative influence.
• [00:12:45] Handling Conflicts Among Siblings
• Insights on their minimal arguments and strong family bond.
• [00:20:00] The Origin of The Passionistas Project
• How their careers in Hollywood led to creating a supportive community for women.
• [00:25:30] Building an Inclusive Sisterhood
• Details on their network and its focus on business, personal growth, and social impact.
• [00:35:00] Encouraging Vulnerability and Support
• Stories of women in the community lifting each other up during tough times.

Tune in for an inspiring conversation on the power of sisterhood and following your passions!

Sisters, Amy and Nancy Harrington, founded The Passionistas Project out of a deep desire to empower women around the world. Both co-founders walked away from high-profile jobs in Hollywood to work together. Amy was the Vice President of Post Production and Visual Effects for all feature films at Warner Bros, working on movies like the "Harry Potter," "Matrix" and "Batman" franchises. Nancy left the ad agency where she created Academy Award campaigns for Miramax. Now Amy and Nancy shine a light on the positive stories of self-identified women and non-binary people through their media company.

They have conducted over 1600 interviews including red carpet events and more than 65 one-on-one oral histories for The Interviews for the Television Academy Foundation with pop culture icons like Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Rita Moreno, Lily Tomlin, Laverne Cox, Carol Burnett and many others. They have also produced interviews for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame including a sit-down with Mick Jagger.

They were handpicked by OWN to be part of the VIP digital press corps covering "Oprah's Lifeclass" during Winfrey's tour of the U.S. and Toronto. Amy and Nancy founded The Passionistas Project in 2018 and through their podcast, online sisterhood and Power of Passionistas summit, they strive to inspire women to follow their passions and join forces in the fight for equality for all.

Connect with The Passionistas:

• Website: https://www.thepassionistasproject.com/about
• Instagram: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thepassionistasproject
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thepassionstasproject/
• Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/ThePassionistasProject/
• Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thepassionistasproject
• YouTube: https://bit.ly/PassionistasYouTube

Mom, spouse, coach, podcaster, wordsmith, legal eagle. Endlessly curious about how we can show up better for ourselves – because when we do that, we also show up better for our kids and those around us. Visit carmelitatiu.com to learn more about Cat, and for info on 1:1 coaching, the mom collective, and her monthly newsletter.

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In this episode, host Carmelita (Cat) Tiu, welcomes Tamie, a passionate entrepreneur and political candidate, who shares her journey from being a single mom and business owner to running for Congress. Tamie discusses the importance of women's voices in politics, the unique challenges women face in leadership roles, and her commitment to bringing compassion and civility to government.

Content Highlights:

• [02:10] Tamie’s Background:
• Tamie shares her background as a single mom, entrepreneur, and granddaughter of a WWII veteran.
• Discusses her experience in business and the impact of the pandemic on her career.
• [05:25] Pivot to Politics:
• Tamie explains her transition into politics and her motivation to bring civility and the female perspective to politics.
• [08:45] The Importance of Women in Politics:
• Tamie talks about how being a mother qualifies women for leadership roles, and how women’s unique perspectives can lead to progress and community improvement.
• [15:30] Challenges and Double Standards:
• Tamie addresses the double standards women face in politics, including scrutiny of their appearance and personal lives, and the importance of perseverance and setting boundaries against negativity.
• [22:50] Compassion and Empathy in Leadership:
• Tamie speaks about the importance of compassion and empathy in her political campaign.
• [28:40] Encouragement for Aspiring Female Leaders:
• Advice to women considering entering politics or leadership roles.
• The significance of stepping up and taking action without waiting for perfect conditions.
• [34:10] Final Thoughts and Inspiration

Tamie Wilson, an entrepreneur, single mom and an advocate for all Ohio families, who has made it her life’s work to help people live happier healthier lives. Tamie is also the 2024 Democratic candidate running for the U.S. House of Representatives for Ohio’s 4th Congressional District.

Tamie's "Get Things Done" and her no-nonsense approach to community service led Tamie into politics, especially after she had to shut down her business due to COVID-19. For Tamie, representing the people of Ohio's 4th Congressional district is about addressing the challenges facing Ohioans, most of which she has experienced personally.

With a robust professional background in sales, marketing, counseling, and leadership roles within small business and major corporations, she has helped to retain and create thousands of jobs over the last 23 years. Her proactive “Get Things Done” mindset and common-sense approach to community service and creating a flourishing economy naturally propelled her into the realm of politics,

In addition, she is deeply involved in work with veterans. Her grandfather was a WWII U.S. Veteran. As a community volunteer, Tamie has been active with the DCPAAA (Delaware Citizens Police Academy Alumni Association), Eagles, UCC (Unity Community Center), LWV (League of Women Voters), the American Cancer Society, the American Heart Association, End CAN, Kiwanis, and other efforts to prevent child abuse and programs to create healthy living.

To learn more and support Tamie, visit her campaign website: tamiewilson.com , follow Tammy on X (@tamieuscongress) and join the conversation on Facebook.

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In this episode, Carmelita welcomes Nicole from Family Story to discuss the concept of family privilege and the importance of broadening our understanding of what constitutes a family. Together, they explore the societal, cultural, and policy implications of adhering to a narrow definition of family and offer practical advice for raising children to be accepting and inclusive.

Highlights and Next Steps:

- Challenge assumptions about family structures in your daily life.

- Introduce diverse family representations in media and books to your children.

- Use inclusive language when discussing families.

- Get involved with community organizations that support diverse family structures.

- Advocate for inclusive policies that recognize all types of families.

Nicole Rodgers is the Founder and Executive Director of Family Story, an organization founded in 2015 to address and dismantle family privilege in America and create cultural and political strategies to advance equity for all types of families. Nicole is an entrepreneur, an author, a futurist (sometimes), and an expert on the changing family, who specializes in communications and research in the public interest.

Connect with Nicole Rodgers and Family Story Project

• www.familystoryproject.org
• Instagram: @familystoryproj
• X: @familystoryproj or @nsrodgers

About Your Host, Carmelita / Cat / Millie Tiu

Mom, spouse, coach, podcaster, wordsmith, legal eagle. Endlessly curious about how we can show up better for ourselves – because when we do that, we also show up better for our kids and those around us. Visit carmelitatiu.com to learn more about Cat, and for info on 1:1 coaching, the mom collective, and her monthly newsletter.

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Tough topics. Whether it's a disagreement with a coworker, or tackling uncomfortably conversations with our kids, it can be hard to know how to approach things.

Today's episode focuses on communication and conversations, exploring the impact of what we say or don't say on our lives and relationships.

• 0:50 - Meet our guest, Rayna Rose Exelbierd, a motivational speaker, author, and advocate for kindness.
• 4:20 - Rayna shares her experience with uncomfortable conversations, highlighting the importance of remaining calm and listening actively.
• 11:15 - Discussing the necessity of asking specific questions to foster open communication with teens and children.
• 15:40 - Addressing the misconception of sheltering children from challenging topics and the importance of age-appropriate discussions.
• 21:05 - Encouraging parents to praise their children, reinforce their strengths, and instill a sense of self-worth.

Thank you for tuning in! Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and follow us on Instagram @knowthembethem. Here's to empowering women and raising resilient daughters!

Rayna Rose Exelbierd is the Chief Empowerment Officer, CEO of The Rose Grows. For the last decade, she has worked as a motivational speaker using her personal story to share lessons of rejection, resilience, and working with people who are different. Rayna emphasizes the importance of conversation and building relationships with other communities.

She has spoken to over a quarter of a million people. Rayna Rose has even more extraordinary stories about teens who made a difference under her mentorship. Through communication and leadership training, students have changed laws, received scholarships, launched businesses, and so much more!

About Rayna Rose Exelbierd:

• therosegrows.com
• Instagram: @therosegrows.trg
• Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/raynaroseexelbierd/
• Check out her books about individuality and kindness, The Girl Who Wore Two Different Shoes and The Girl Who Said Hello to Everyone!

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Mom, spouse, coach, podcaster, wordsmith, legal eagle, retreat host. Endlessly curious about how we can show up better for ourselves – because when we do that, we also show up better for our kids and those around us. Visit carmelitatiu.com to learn more about Cat.

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Grief is not exclusive to death. Guest Shameka Williams, founder of Those Without Mothers, and From Grief to Love, shares her journey with grief and the lessons she learned, including:

• Giving yourself permission to grieve
• How grief, loss, transition intertwine
• What can happen if we don't process our grief
• The difference between processing feelings and stewing in them
• How grief is like a weed

To learn more about Shameka, visit www.thosewithoutmothers.com, or find her on Instagram @shamekaspeaks, @thosewithoutmothers, @thebipolarpodcast, and @fromgriefwithlove.

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Mom, spouse, coach, podcaster, wordsmith, legal eagle. Endlessly curious about how we can show up better for ourselves – because when we do that, we also show up better for our kids and those around us. Visit carmelitatiu.com to learn more about Cat, and for info on 1:1 coaching, the mom collective, and her monthly newsletter.

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Kids and technology use – we’ve all asked ourselves, how much screen time should kids have? Am I giving my kids too much? When should they get cell phones? The list goes on.

Today's guest, Dr. Katie Davis, is an Associate Professor at the University of Washington (UW) and Director of the UW Digital Youth Lab. For nearly twenty years, Dr. Davis has been researching the impact of digital technologies on young people’s learning, development, and well-being.

She is the author of three books, including Technology’s Child: Digital Media’s Role in the Ages and Stages of Growing Up (March 2023).

Tune in to hear:

• Why asking "Is screen time is good or bad?" isn't the right question
• Her two-step tool to supporting healthy tech experiences
• What self-directed tech experiences are - what to look for and what to avoid
• A quick reframe that'll ease your mind about your tween or teen's tech time
• How we can all be a Good Enough Digital Parent

It's 25 minutes you'll be glad you listened to!

To connect with Katie:

• Website: https://katiedavisresearch.com/
• Instagram: @katiebda
• X (Twitter): @katiebda
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kedavis12/
• Sign up for the Technology’s Child newsletter at https://katiedavisresearch.com/

• Technology’s Child: Digital Media’s Role in the Ages and Stages of Growing Up, by Katie Davis

About Your Host, Carmelita / Cat / Millie Tiu

Mom, spouse, coach, podcaster, wordsmith, legal eagle. Endlessly curious about how we can show up better for ourselves – because when we do that, we also show up better for those around us. Visit carmelitatiu.com to learn more about Cat, and for info on 1:1 coaching, the mom collective, and her monthly newsletter.

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Remember getting your first period? Did you feel self conscious, confused, out-of-sorts…just like a lot of body changes around that time?

It’s time to flip puberty positive! In this episode, Konika Ray Wong chats with host Carmelita (Cat) Tiu about puberty, all the awkwardness that comes with it, and how to help our daughters change the scripts around puberty and feel empowered as they navigate the transformation that happens throughout their tweens and teens, even into their 20’s.

Listen to hear:

• Swaps to flip puberty positive
• The importance of separating puberty from sexual maturity
• How puberty is a privilege
• Why normalizing change is important
• And more!

Guest bio:

Konika Ray Wong is a science teacher and mom on a mission to flip puberty positive. She founded GPS with her daughter during the pandemic when it was obvious the world needed more girl power and science education!

For over two decades, Konika has been a kindergarten through sixth grade science educator. She has a Masters in Education and California teaching credential from the University of San Francisco and a Bachelor of Science in Biology from Virginia Polytechnic University. A Common Sense Media certified educator who also attended the Institute for Social and Emotional Learning, she is passionate about body literacy, destigmatizing puberty, and building communities of empowered learners that confidently celebrate growth.

She recently published her first children’s book, "One in a Million - A First Book About Periods". Imagine a world where every little girl felt strong and confident in her body and every child with a uterus celebrated their superpowers. This empowering book, a guided story for kids ages four and up to read with a grownup, is the first step in that direction. In "One in a Million," children meet a cute uterus character that takes them on a journey that demystifies the process of ovulation and the menstrual cycle. The kid-friendly characters and simple scientifically accurate text set a positive tone about periods without shame or stigma.

Connect with Konika:

• Website: www.girlpowerscience.com
• Instagram: @girlpowerscience
• Buy her book, "One in a Million - A First Book About Periods" on Amazon

About Your Host, Carmelita / Cat / Millie Tiu

Mom, spouse, coach, podcaster, wordsmith, legal eagle. Endlessly curious about how we can show up better for ourselves – because when we do that, we also show up better for our kids and those around us. Visit carmelitatiu.com to learn more about Cat, and for info on 1:1 coaching, the mom collective, and her monthly newsletter.

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Do you love learning about how our brains work, and what makes us tick? Do you wonder what positive psychology is, and whether you’ve got a positive attitude or toxic positivity? Me too!

In Ep. 55, host Carmelita Tiu chats with Jen Rafferty - an educator, speaker, and founder of The Empowered Educator - about brains, positive psychology, toxic positivity, the importance of feeling our emotions, and so much more.

Tune in to learn about:

• What positive psychology is, on a high level
• The difference between positive psychology and toxic positivity
• Gratitude bypasses, aka positivity bypasses
• Why people fall back into patterns and habits that aren’t good for them
• And more pithy neuroscience goodness!

Connect with Jen Rafferty:

• Website: https://www.empowerededucator.com
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jenrafferty_
• FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/theempowerededucator/
• Podcast: Take Notes with Jen Rafferty

About Your Host, Carmelita / Cat / Millie Tiu

Mom, spouse, coach, podcaster, wordsmith, legal eagle. Endlessly curious about how we can show up better for ourselves – because when we do that, we also show up better for our kids and those around us.

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