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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