In this conversation, I sat down with Deb Haaland, a Pueblo woman, mom, sister, auntie, grandma, and one of the first Native American women ever elected to Congress. Deb has actually been on this show before, years ago, when she was chair of the Democratic Party of New Mexico. Since then, she's served in Congress, run the Department of the Interior, written her memoir, A Voice Like Mine, and now she's running to become New Mexico's next governor: a role no Native woman has ever held in this country's history.  She's also someone who's been counted out and asked to prove herself, over and over, in ways her male counterparts rarely are. In this conversation, she talks openly about what that's cost her, why she leads by listening instead of talking, and how she's learned to trust herself even when the room isn't on her side.Here's what we cover:What she'd go back and tell herself, ten years before she ever ran for officeThe one thing she pushed hardest to change as Secretary of the InteriorWhy she leads by listening more than she talksHer "power of convening": getting people who've never agreed to sit in the same roomThe gender bias she's faced running for officeHow growing up Pueblo and military shaped the way she makes decisionsWhat "thriving" actually means to her, beyond a campaign talking pointWhat she'd say to someone who wants to lead but isn't sure they're readyWhat a well woman life looks like for her, in the middle of a governor's raceTalking with Deb is a reminder that leadership doesn't have to be loud to be real. Trusting what you already know, and building from there, opens up:✨ Ease in giving yourself permission to lead the way you actually are (collaborative, patient, and willing to listen) instead of performing a version of leadership that was never yours to begin with✨ Joy in showing up to every room as your full self (Pueblo woman, mom, sister, auntie, grandma) before any title ever gets attached to your name✨ Impact by rewriting the rules when the system isn't serving people. From redefining how public lands get used to fighting for universal child care and a living wage✨ Self-trust in believing you're ready to lead before anyone appoints you, recruits you, or gives you permission and having the courage to step out anyway ----------------✨ Join other smart, high-achieving women to rewrite the rules for how to love, lead, and succeed so you can live with more joy, ease, and abundance, even when life is tough. 🔗 Click here to join The Well Woman Academy™ group coaching program now! https://wellwomanlife.com/academy---Resources MentionedA Voice Like Mineby Deb HaalandConnect with Deb HaalandWebsite:https://debhaaland.com/ IG:https://www.instagram.com/debhaalandnm FB:https://www.facebook.com/DebHaalandNM/ Connect with Giovanna Website:https://wellwomanlife.com/IG:https://www.instagram.com/wellwomanlifeFB:https://www.facebook.com/TheWellWomanShow#YT:https://www.youtube.com/@wellwomanlife128LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/giovannarossi/---If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe to the Well Woman Show on your favorite podcast platform and leave us a review. Share it with a woman who needs to hear this. Your support helps us continue bringing you conversations with incredible women leaders who are changing the world.

In this solo episode of The Well Woman Show, I explore a powerful real-world example of what happens when a community decides that care work, early childhood education, and family support systems truly matter.Through the story of San Antonio’s groundbreaking Pre-K program, we look at what becomes possible when we shift from individual survival to collective investment.This episode invites us to reconsider how we define success, leadership, and impact, and what it means to build systems that actually support women, families, and communities.This is the first installment of an ongoing partnership with the Better Life Lab at New America. They are a team of researchers and reporters who track what's happening across the country on work, gender, and care, and look for real structural solutions, not just individual workarounds. What You'll Learn:How San Antonio built one of the most effective universal pre-K programs in the U.S.Why investing in childcare infrastructure is essential for women’s economic empowermentThe connection between self-trust and collective decision-makingWhat it looks like to rebuild a broken system (that causes burnout)Why community investment creates long-term impactResources MentionedBetter Life Lab websiteHow San Antonio Built One of America’s Most Ambitious Pre-K Programs – The 74(the article referenced in this episode)Lucia Cirmi Obon’s episode on The Well Woman ShowHave a bright spot in your own community? I'd love to hear about it. Message us at info@wellwomanlife.com---✨ Join other smart, high-achieving women to rewrite the rules for how to love, lead, and succeed so you can live with more joy, ease, and abundance, even when life is tough. 🔗 Click here to join The Well Woman Academy™ group coaching program now! https://wellwomanlife.com/academyConnect with meWebsite:https://wellwomanlife.com/IG:https://www.instagram.com/wellwomanlifeFB:https://www.facebook.com/TheWellWomanShow#YT:https://www.youtube.com/@wellwomanlife128LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/giovannarossi/---If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe to the Well Woman Show on your favorite podcast platform and leave us a review. Share it with a woman who needs to hear this. Your support helps us keep bringing you stories and reflections on what it takes to build a life with more ease, joy, impact, and self-trust.

ADHD in women is often misunderstood, misdiagnosed, or missed entirely.In this episode, Dr. Jennifer Dall, a Grief-Informed Neurodivergence Specialist, educator, and founder of ADHD Holistically, joins us to explore what it really means to live with ADHD as a woman, especially when it shows up in ways that don’t match the stereotypes we’ve been taught to expect.Dr. Dall shares how her work centers on what she calls “ADHD +1”, the reality that ADHD often exists alongside grief, stress, trauma, or other life experiences that shape how we move through the world.Together, we talk about why so many women were overlooked in research, how internalized narratives like “lazy” or “too emotional” have shaped our self-perception, and what becomes possible when we begin to understand ourselves differently.This conversation is for any woman who has ever wondered why things feel harder than they should or who is ready to replace self-criticism with clarity and compassion.In this episode, you'll discover:Why ADHD in women has historically gone unrecognizedHow ADHD shows up differently in women (and why it’s often internal)The connection between ADHD, emotional sensitivity, and rejectionWhat “ADHD plus one” means and why it mattersThe role of grief and life transitions in shaping our capacityWhy diagnosis can be helpful—but not always necessaryHow to begin understanding your patterns with more self-trustWhether or not you ever get a formal diagnosis, this episode offers something just as valuable: ✨ Ease in knowing that the exhaustion of masking isn't a personal failing, it's the cost of surviving in systems that were never built to notice you. Jen's story is permission to stop performing and start understanding yourself instead.✨ Joy in watching a woman reclaim the very trait she was once criticized for. Jen calls her flexible thinking a superpower now, the same thing that used to be called a distraction. Chances are, you're carrying something similar: a trait that got labeled a flaw long before anyone considered it might be a strength.✨ Impact in a truth that ripples well past one conversation: success doesn't require reaching everyone, just one person. Every woman in this community who names her own ADHD out loud makes it a little easier for the next woman to recognize hers.✨ Self-trust in the years it can take to gather your own evidence before you trust it enough to act on it. Jen collected hers slowly: research, patterns, a student who reminded her of herself. Many of us are doing the same thing right now, in our own quieter ways. That slow, careful kind of self-trust counts just as much as the instant kind, and it deserves the same credit. ----------------✨ Join other smart, high-achieving women to rewrite the rules for how to love, lead, and succeed so you can live with more joy, ease, and abundance, even when life is tough. 🔗 Click here to join The Well Woman Academy™ group coaching program now! https://wellwomanlife.com/academy---Resources MentionedShake Up Your Life: 30 Tiny Experiments to Shake Things Up When You Need a Changeby Dr. Jennifer Dall The ADHD 3-Day Sprintby Dr. Jennifer Dall Never Flinchby Stephen King[this is the book that Dr. Dall is currently reading]Connect with Dr. Jennifer DallWebsite:https://adhdholistically.com/ IG:https://www.instagram.com/adhd.holistically FB:https://www.facebook.com/people/ADHDHolistically/100077667853992/Connect with Giovanna Website:https://wellwomanlife.com/IG:https://www.instagram.com/wellwomanlifeFB:https://www.facebook.com/TheWellWomanShow#YT:https://www.youtube.com/@wellwomanlife128LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/giovannarossi/---If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe to the Well Woman Show on your favorite podcast platform and leave us a review. Share it with a woman who needs to hear this. Your support helps us continue bringing you conversations with incredible women leaders who are changing the world.

We talk a lot about joy on this show. But what if joy wasn't just a feeling to chase, but a tool you could use to build something — a business, a career, a team, a life?Bose Akadiri, known as the Joy Amplifier, joins us to talk about something she's spent her career building a case for: that joy belongs in the boardroom, not just the wellness journal. Bose is the CEO of Goal and Grind LLC, the author of The Stay Joyful Method, and a former Fortune 500 leader who walked away from corporate life to teach people how to use joy as their compass.Bose shares her two-part framework, the joy bubble and the accomplishments journal, and how together they help you find the overlap between what you love and what you're good at. We get into the data behind joy and retention, what it looks like to lead a team from alignment instead of friction, and why joy in your finances might be the missing piece you didn't know you needed.This is a conversation for the woman who has been told that joy is frivolous, that there isn't room for it in a serious career or a serious budget. Bose makes the case, backed by both research and her own story, that joy isn't the reward you get after you've done the work. It's how you do the work.In this episode, you'll discover:How to build a "joy bubble" that protects what fuels you and your businessWhy an accomplishments journal can change how you see your own leadership capacityThe data connecting joy at work to employee retention and long-term business healthHow to lead teams from alignment instead of frictionWhat it means to make financial and business decisions from a place of joyWhy having multiple mentors, and being a good one in return, matters for women in businessThe difference between happiness and joy, and why it matters for how you buildJoy shows up in this conversation in the most literal way it could, but it's also the thread running through every part of our Well Woman framework. Here's how this episode connects back to it:✨ Ease shows up in Bose's reminder that the most sustainable businesses aren't built on hustle. They're built on alignment, knowing what fuels you and building your work around that truth.✨ Joy is, quite literally, the center of this episode. Bose makes the case that joy isn't fluff. For women in business, it's data-backed, it's strategic, and it's one of the most powerful tools you're probably underusing.✨ Impact comes through in the way Bose talks about leading teams: when the people doing the work are rooted in joy, what they produce ripples outward to the organizations they build and the communities they serve.✨ Self-trust is woven through Bose's own story, from the nos she said to roles that weren't right for her, to the practice of becoming her own cheerleader, one Friday reflection at a time.----------------✨ Join other smart, high-achieving women to rewrite the rules for how to love, lead, and succeed so you can live with more joy, ease, and abundance, even when life is tough. 🔗 Click here to join The Well Woman Academy™ group coaching program now! https://wellwomanlife.com/academy---Resources MentionedThe Stay Joyful Methodby Bose Akadiri Playing Big: Practical Wisdom for Women Who Want to Speak Up, Create, and Leadby Tara MohrInside the Magic Kingdom: Seven Keys to Disney's Successby Tom ConnellanAmericanahby Chimamanda Ngozi AdichieThe Four Agreementsby don Miguel Ruiz Connect with Bose AkadiriWebsite: Goal and Grind LLCIG: http://www.instagram.com/goalandgrindFB: http://www.facebook.com/BoseAkadiriConnect with Giovanna Website: https://wellwomanlife.com/IG: https://www.instagram.com/wellwomanlifeFB: https://www.facebook.com/TheWellWomanShow#YT: https://www.youtube.com/@wellwomanlife128LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/giovannarossi/---If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe to the Well Woman Show on your favorite podcast platform and leave us a review. Share it with a woman who needs to hear this. Your support helps us continue bringing you conversations with incredible women leaders who are changing the world.

Mentoring is one of the most powerful levers for women's growth and one of the most misunderstood. In this rich conversation, Giovanna sits down with two women who have dedicated their careers to getting mentoring right: Tamara Thorpe and Lisa Fain. Tamara Thorpe  is the Founder of Real Mentors Network while Lisa Fain is the CEO of Center for Mentoring Excellence. They bring a combined 40+ years of mentoring excellence across industries, sectors, and global communities.Together, they pull back the curtain on why so many workplace mentoring programs quietly fall flat and what it actually takes to build a mentoring culture that helps people thrive, not just perform.  In this episode, you'll discover:Why mentoring is "the most promiscuously used word in leadership development" — and what it actually meansThe three core elements of effective mentoring: reciprocity, learning, and co-creationWhy mentoring is a “triple win” for individuals, leaders, and organizationsWhy mentoring programs fail when treated as a DEI add-on or a technology fixWhy great mentors are coaches — but not all great coaches are mentorsHow top leadership buy-in makes mentoring measurable and how to find your mentoring ROI This is a conversation that will make you look at every mentoring relationship — past, present, and future — with fresh eyes. ✨ Ease in knowing that the best mentoring relationships do not require you to have all the answers. Real mentoring flows from curiosity, not expertise. When you stop trying to give advice and start asking better questions, something opens up for both of you.✨ Joy in the reciprocity. The mentor gains as much as the mentee. More engaged work, broader perspective, deeper satisfaction — these are not byproducts. They are the point. There is something genuinely joyful in a relationship where both people walk away more whole than they arrived.✨ Impact in building something that lasts. A single well-supported mentoring culture can change retention rates, career trajectories, and the texture of daily work life for everyone in an organization. That kind of impact is quiet, cumulative, and profound.✨ Self-trust in knowing when a relationship is truly investing in you and when it only looks like it is. Lisa knew the difference between her lunches and her real mentor, even before she had words for it. You already know the difference too. Trust what you feel in those relationships. That instinct is your compass.----------------✨ The Well Woman Show is delighted to partner with the Work and Family Researchers Network and its next conference June 17-20, 2026 in Montreal, Canada. For more information, look to https://wfrn.org/2026-work-and-family-researchers-network-conference/ ✨ Join other smart, high-achieving women to rewrite the rules for how to love, lead, and succeed so you can live with more joy, ease, and abundance, even when life is tough. 🔗 Click here to join The Well Woman Academy™ group coaching program now! https://wellwomanlife.com/academy---Resources MentionedMentoring Program Success Lab Connect with Tamara Thorpe and Lisa FainWebsite:Mentoring Program Success Lab IG (Tamara):https://www.instagram.com/realmentorsnetworkIG (Lisa):https://www.instagram.com/lzfainFB (Real Mentors Network:https://www.facebook.com/RealMentorsNetwork/ Connect with Giovanna Website:https://wellwomanlife.com/IG:https://www.instagram.com/wellwomanlifeFB:https://www.facebook.com/TheWellWomanShow#YT:https://www.youtube.com/@wellwomanlife128LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/giovannarossi/---If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe to the Well Woman Show on your favorite podcast platform and leave us a review. Share it with a woman who needs to hear this. Your support helps us continue bringing you conversations with incredible women leaders who are changing the world.

How many times have I watched brilliant, capable women quietly talk themselves out of their own value, defaulting to structures that weren't built for them, avoiding the language of profit like it would somehow compromise their integrity, waiting for the right credential or the right moment to finally call themselves the expert they already are?It's a pattern that runs deeper than most of us realize and it's long overdue to name it out loud. My guest today is Vanessa Roanhorse, CEO of Roanhorse Consulting and Return on Indigenous Studios, a for-profit social enterprise rooted in Indigenous knowledge. A citizen of the Navajo Nation, she started her business in 2016 trying to close her own personal wealth gap. No financial background, no roadmap, just relationships and a willingness to keep asking why. Over the next decade, she evolved her firm into what she now calls an Indigenous ecosystem architecture firm, redesigning how institutions think about risk, building new capital mechanisms, and launching Return on Indigenous Studios to take community-centered businesses from idea to full capitalization.This conversation goes far beyond what Vanessa built. It’s about how she built it and why the way she did it matters for every woman listening.Because the story of Roanhorse Consulting is not just a business story. It's a story about what happens when a woman stops asking permission to do good work profitably, starts building systems that didn't exist before, stays rooted in relationships when everything around her is uncertain, and works through enough grief, therapy, and hard decisions to finally arrive at the place where she knows, without question, exactly what she is doing.I think every woman in the middle of her own long game needs to hear this one.In this episode, you'll discover:Why women doing mission-driven work keep underselling themselves as experts and what it looks like to stopHow Vanessa made the case for a for-profit social enterprise, and what that choice can teach any woman building at the intersection of purpose and incomeWhat it means to buildnewsystems instead of just participating in old ones and how to teach that thinking to othersWhy relationships are not just a personal value but a structural strategy, especially in uncertain timesHow to stay grounded in your work and your purpose when the external environment feels chaotic and find what's yours to doWhy more women need to name their version of elderhood and give themselves permission to work toward it nowBehind every woman who makes it look easy, there is a decade of figuring it out. Behind every new system, there are years of asking why the old one wasn't working. And behind every vision of a different future, there is a woman willing to build toward it before anyone else can see it yet. ✨ Ease in knowing that you don't have to shrink your work to make it meaningful. Vanessa chose a for-profit structure not despite her values, but because of them. You are allowed to own your expertise, charge what you're worth, and build in a way that also sustains you. ✨ Joy in giving yourself permission to name what you're actually working toward. Vanessa knows exactly what she's building toward: an elderhood where she gets to be present, available, and free. What does your version of that look like? Start there. ✨ Impact in understanding that the most durable impact isn't always built at scale, it's built in relationships, in rooms where decisions get made, in the quiet work of holding knowledge and passing it forward. ✨ Self-trust in recognizing that walking away from something that no longer feels right is not failure. Vanessa stepped away from an organization she co-founded because it stopped feeling good and that decision became the moment she finally knew exactly what she was doing. When something stops feeling right, that is information. You are allowed to listen to it. ---✨ The Well Woman Show is delighted to partner with the Work and Family Researchers Network and its next conference June 17-20, 2026 in Montreal, Canada. For more information, look to https://wfrn.org/2026-work-and-family-researchers-network-conference/ ✨ Join other smart, high-achieving women to rewrite the rules for how to love, lead, and succeed — so you can live with more joy, ease, and abundance, even when life is tough. 🔗 Click here to join The Well Woman Academy™ group coaching program now! https://wellwomanlife.com/academy---Resources MentionedThe Color of Money: Black Banks and the Racial Wealth Gapby Mehrsa BaradaranPracticing Liberation: Transformative Strategies for Collective Healing & Systems Changeby Tessa Hicks Peterson & Hala KhouriConnect with Vanessa RoanhorseWebsite:https://roanhorseconsulting.com/IG:https://www.instagram.com/roanhorseconsultingllc/FB:https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100042407024580Connect with Giovanna Website:https://wellwomanlife.com/IG:https://www.instagram.com/wellwomanlifeFB:https://www.facebook.com/TheWellWomanShow#YT:https://www.youtube.com/@wellwomanlife128LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/giovannarossi/If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe to the Well Woman Show on your favorite podcast platform and leave us a review. Share it with a woman who needs to hear this. Your support helps us continue bringing you conversations with incredible women leaders who are changing the world.

Care has always been at the center of our lives. So why has it never been at the center of our economy?In this episode, feminist economist Lucía Cirmi Obón joins us to unpack something most of us have felt but never had the language for: that the daily work of raising children, caring for family, and holding communities together is not separate from economic life. It is economic life.Drawing from her years inside Argentina's national government and her ongoing work in feminist economics, Lucía makes a compelling case: economies that ignore care don't just fail women. They fail everyone.This is a conversation for the woman who has ever felt the weight of invisible labor, wondered why the systems around her weren't built to support her, or simply wanted to understand the bigger picture behind the struggles she faces every day.In this episode, you'll discover:What feminist economics teaches us about valuing real lifeWhy care work has been historically overlooked and how that's changingThe connection between care, inequality, and economic systemsLessons from Argentina's approach to care policies and community careHow to think critically about mainstream economic narrativesThe future of work and why care jobs are essential and growingThe role of men, families, and communities in building more balanced systemsThe most personal things in your life like who cares for your children, who will care for you when you're older, how much of yourself you give before anyone gives back, these are not private matters. They are political ones. And this episode will help you see them that way.✨ Ease in understanding that the overwhelm so many of us carry isn't a personal failing. It's a structural one. Lucía's work is a reminder that when care is treated as a collective responsibility rather than a woman's burden, something in us finally gets to exhale.✨ Joy in discovering that your lived experience (the caregiving, the juggling, the invisible labor) is not separate from the big economic debates. It's the evidence. This episode has a way of making you feel less alone in what you carry, and more connected to a global movement working to change it.✨ Impact in seeing how feminist ideas that once lived only on the margins are now shaping legislation, policy, and international conversation. Every woman who speaks up, names the imbalance, or simply refuses to accept the status quo is part of that momentum.✨ Self-trust in the quiet confidence Lucía models throughout this conversation. She has walked into rooms that weren't built for her perspective and made her voice heard anyway, not by abandoning her values, but by rooting deeper into them. ---✨ The Well Woman Show is delighted to partner with the Work and Family Researchers Network and its next conference June 17-20, 2026 in Montreal, Canada. For more information, look to https://wfrn.org/2026-work-and-family-researchers-network-conference/ ✨ Join us on April 30th at the Family Friendly New Mexico Business Awards Luncheon at Sandia Resort & Casino, where I'll be in conversation with Dr. Corinne Low about what the data tells us about work, caregiving, and the structural changes needed for both people and businesses to thrive. As host of the Well Woman Show and Founder of Family Friendly New Mexico, I'm thrilled to bring this conversation to employers, HR leaders, policymakers, and community partners across our state — and to celebrate the businesses that are leading the way in creating workplaces that truly work for families. Grab your tickets at familyfriendlynm.org — hope to see you there!✨ Join other smart, high-achieving women to rewrite the rules for how to love, lead, and succeed — so you can live with more joy, ease, and abundance, even when life is tough. 🔗 Click here to join The Well Woman Academy™ group coaching program now! https://wellwomanlife.com/academywaitlist---Resources MentionedFuturos MejoresUn Millón de Cuartos Propios (A Million Rooms of One's Own)by Tamara TenenbaumA Room of One's Ownby Virginia WoolfA Feminist Proposal for Financing Careby Lucía Cirmi Obón Connect with Lucía Cirmi ObónWebsite:https://futurosmejores.com.ar/IG:https://www.instagram.com/luciacirmi_FB:https://www.facebook.com/lucia.chimiConnect with Giovanna Website:https://wellwomanlife.com/IG:https://www.instagram.com/wellwomanlifeFB:https://www.facebook.com/TheWellWomanShow#YT:https://www.youtube.com/@wellwomanlife128LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/giovannarossi/---If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe to the Well Woman Show on your favorite podcast platform and leave us a review. Share it with a woman who needs to hear this. Your support helps us continue...

What does it really mean to “have it all”?For many ambitious women, the phrase has started to feel more like pressure than possibility. We’re expected to excel professionally, be deeply present at home, care for our communities, and somehow still maintain our own well-being.It’s no wonder so many women feel overwhelmed.In this episode of The Well Woman Show, economist and Wharton professor Dr. Corinne Low joins us to unpack the realities behind the myth of having it all. Drawing from research and her bestselling book Having It All, she shares practical ways women can rethink priorities, design careers across different life stages, and make choices aligned with their values.But this conversation isn’t only for individuals.For listeners who lead organizations, teams, or businesses, Dr. Low also shares important insights about how workplace structures can support — or undermine — women’s ability to thrive.When we look at the data, one thing becomes clear: thriving isn’t just about personal resilience. It’s also about creating systems that support real lives.In this episode, you'll discover:Why you feel more overwhelmed than ever — and why it's not your faultThe concept of a “utility function” and how it helps clarify what matters mostWhy radical prioritization can create more ease and reduce burnoutHow comparison can disconnect us from self-trustWhy letting go of certain things isn't failure — it's a strategyHow community can lighten the load in ways no productivity hack ever willWhat employers and leaders can do to create workplaces where people can thriveThis episode is a practical, grounding reminder that you don't have to do it all — you just have to do what's most yours.✨ Ease in giving yourself permission to let go of what isn't working, in making decisions from clarity instead of guilt, and in knowing that leading your life with less friction is not laziness, it's wisdom✨ Joy in watching your relationships blossom when you finally put your own oxygen mask on first and in discovering that joy is not a reward for getting everything done, it's the foundation that makes everything else possible✨ Impact in creating workplaces where women don't have to choose—and in knowing that when you thrive, everyone around you feels it✨ Self-trust. Dr. Low's utility function model is ultimately a tool for coming home to yourself. When you stop measuring your life against someone else's and start listening to your own values, you already know what the next right step is.This episode is part of our 10th anniversary celebration of The Well Woman Show. Thank you for being part of this community. 🎉----------------✨ Join us on April 30th at the Family Friendly New Mexico Business Awards Luncheon at Sandia Resort & Casino, where I'll be in conversation with Dr. Low about what the data tells us about work, caregiving, and the structural changes needed for both people and businesses to thrive. As host of the Well Woman Show and Founder of Family Friendly New Mexico, I'm thrilled to bring this conversation to employers, HR leaders, policymakers, and community partners across our state — and to celebrate the businesses that are leading the way in creating workplaces that truly work for families. Grab your tickets at familyfriendlynm.org — hope to see you there!✨ Join other smart, high-achieving women to rewrite the rules for how to love, lead, and succeed — so you can live with more joy, ease, and abundance, even when life is tough. 🔗 Click here to join The Well Woman Academy™ group coaching program now! https://wellwomanlife.com/academywaitlist✨ Experience the Power Up Workshop"The wants felt frenzied. The desires felt calm. Like planting seeds." — Sarah, workshop participantThe Power Up Workshop replay is now available. Join Giovanna Rossi for 90 minutes to reflect, release, and ground yourself before moving forward.This is the anti-hustle, anti-resolution approach. The work that comes before the goals.Use it anytime you're in transition or ready to reset.Get instant access: https://wellwomanlife.com/powerupworkshop----------------Resources MentionedHaving It All: What Data Tells Us About Women's Lives and Getting the Most Out of Yoursby Corinne Low, PhDUncompete: Rejecting Competition to Unlock Successby Ruchika MalhotraLucky by Design: The Hidden Economics You Need to Get More of What You Wantby Judd KesslerConnect with Dr. Corinne LowWebsite:https://www.corinnelow.com/IG:https://www.instagram.com/corinnelowphdFB:https://www.facebook.com/p/Corinne-LowConnect with Giovanna Website:https://wellwomanlife.com/IG:https://www.instagram.com/wellwomanlifeFB:https://www.facebook.com/TheWellWomanShow#YT:https://www.youtube.com/@wellwomanlife128LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/giovannarossi/The Well Woman Show is delighted to partner with the Work and Family Researchers Network and its next conference June 17-20, 2026 in Montreal, Canada. For more information, look to https://wfrn.org/2026-work-and-family-researchers-network-conference/ ---If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe to the Well Woman Show on your favorite podcast platform and leave us a review. Share it with a woman who needs to hear this. Your support helps us continue bringing you conversations with incredible women leaders who are changing the world.

Creativity is not just something we do — it’s something we follow. In this episode of The Well Woman Show, host Giovanna Rossi sits down with writer and filmmaker Giovanna Capone for a reflective conversation about creativity as a guiding force, cultural memory, and the courage to be seen. Giovanna Capone shares her journey from public librarian to documentary filmmaker, and how her film Finding the Italians: A Granddaughter’s Journey grew out of a longing for cultural connection after moving from New York to California. What began as academic research became a deeply personal story about ancestry, belonging, and voice. In this episode, you'll discover: How to organize your life around creativity while managing financial pressures and multiple responsibilitiesWhy "going slowly is okay as long as you don't stop"—and how to keep moving forward at your own paceThe role of women as culture-keepers and storytellersHow to push back against fear and anxiety instead of letting them become your defaultWhat happens when you proceed even when you're not sure—and why your gut knows more than you thinkWhy telling your personal story creates healing not just for you, but for everyone who hears itWhat it means to trust yourself when visibility feels uncomfortable This episode is a powerful reminder that when women trust their intuition, tell their stories, and move at a humane pace, they create work that sustains joy and leaves a lasting impact. ✨ Ease in finally letting go of the pressure to be "practical" all the time—which frees you to make decisions that honor your creative truth, organize your days around what lights you up, and accept that managing multiple responsibilities doesn't mean abandoning what matters most ✨ Joy in reconnecting with your roots and discovering the richness of where you come from—in interviewing elders and hearing their stories—in watching audiences spontaneously share their own family histories because you gave them permission to remember ✨ Impact by preserving voices that have been overlooked or erased from mainstream narratives—by using creativity to educate and inspire—by proving that ordinary people's contributions matter—and by showing that telling your story creates ripples of healing far beyond yourself ✨ Self-trust in proceeding even when you're not sure, even when you have no formal training, even when you're scared—in believing that your gut knows what you're doing—in pushing back against fear instead of letting it run your life—and in trusting that the story you can't stop thinking about is the one you're meant to tell   🔗 Watch Giovanna’s documentary film Finding the Italians: A...

What if the very thing that makes you feel like you don't belong is actually your greatest creative gift?  In this moving conversation, I sit down with Amanda Pascali, a singer-songwriter, translator, and Fulbright Fellow who's turned the experience of never quite fitting in into her life's work. A Harrington Fellow at the University of Texas at Austin, she researches Italian studies and ethnomusicology while revitalizing centuries-old Sicilian folk songs for modern audiences. Having built a community of hundreds of thousands online, she's proven that the space between cultures isn't empty—it's where authentic connection is born.  Amanda translates and reinterprets the work of Rosa Balistreri, one of Italy's first women to publicly denounce social inequality through music, bringing women's perspectives to stories that have long been filtered through a male gaze. Her latest album, Roses and Basil, transforms ancient lullabies and protest songs into something that speaks to anyone who's ever felt like the outsider looking in. What makes Amanda different—and why this conversation felt so essential—is that she's not here to tell you how to fit in. She's here to show you what becomes possible when you finally stop trying. She understands the exhaustion of pretending, the power of claiming your own space, and how the very thing that made you feel different can become your greatest source of strength.   In this episode, you'll discover: How feeling like the "weird girl" became the foundation for authentic artistryWhy Amanda picked up a guitar at 12 and decided to create space for herself through musicThe story behind her Fulbright Fellowship translating Sicilian folk songs in a UNESCO-endangered languageHow she reinterprets centuries-old songs to center women's voices and experiencesHow to use ancient wisdom to speak to our most modern strugglesWhat it's like to balance online visibility with real-life authenticityWhy she believes music is how we say the things we can't say with spoken word   This conversation reminds us that our greatest challenges often hold our greatest gifts. When you stop pretending to fit in and start trusting who you really are, you create: ✨ Ease in finally letting go of the exhausting performance of trying to belong—which frees up energy to honor what matters most to you, pursue work that aligns with your values, and show up authentically in every space you enter ✨ Joy in discovering community with others who also don't fit the mold—in finding your unique voice when traditional paths don't serve you—and in creating rituals that ground you and reconnect you to what's meaningful ✨ Impact by centering voices and...

What does it really mean to be financially free as a woman? Not just secure—but serene. Confident. Fully yourself.In the powerful conversation, I sit down with Christine Joy Luck Sarno, a financial coach and speaker known as the Financial Wingwoman. A former financial advisor, she now helps high-earning women take control of their money with clarity and confidence. Having built multiple seven-figure wealth as a single mom and financial head of household, she blends practical strategy with lived experience and humor. She guides women to cut through confusion, overcome money anxiety, and build wealth that supports the life they want. Christine believes that when women grow and protect their wealth, they gain personal freedom and the power to create lasting impact in their families, communities, and the world.What makes Christine different—and why this episode felt so personal—is that she’s not here to hand you a checklist of books to read or give you the usual financial tips. She really gets women’s lives—the challenges we face, what actually supports us, and how to create real well-being in every area.In this episode, you'll discover:The financial problems women are facingThe wealth myths keeping women playing small—and what to focus on instead (hint: it's not lattes)Practical steps to build financial literacy The ripple effects of the gender wage gap, and the most powerful equalizer we have against itWhat a wealth ecosystem is and how to start building yoursWhy financial sovereignty is a joyful, deeply feminine act of self-care (which in turn is one of the most powerful ways to create impact in the world)Why financial serenity matters more than financial securityThis conversation reminds us that financial empowerment isn't just personal—it's relational, communal, and transformational. When you trust yourself with money, you create:✨ Ease in navigating life's unexpected turns—which means you can show up more fully for others ✨ Joy in knowing you have choices aligned with your values—which radiates to everyone around you ✨ Impact in your own life and rippling outward to your family, your workplace, your community, and beyond ✨ Self-trust in your ability to care for yourself fully—which gives others permission to do the same 🔗Get Christine’s FREE PDF money guide: "33 Smart Wingwoman Money Moves for 2026":

What if stepping into your full power could actually be joyful? What if career transformation didn't have to be overwhelming? And what if your authentic voice could create ripple effects of impact far beyond what you imagined?In this episode, I sit down with Molly Mahoney, Founder of The Prepared Performer and a leading female voice in artificial intelligence who embodies all four of our core values: joy, ease, impact, and self-trust. She is a performer-turned-entrepreneur who helps coaches and agency owners create content that converts, powered by authentically driven AI and automation. She’s an author and a podcaster who brings humor and heart to social media and firmly believes… the more fun you have, the more money you’ll make.We dive deep into: ✨ Ease — Using practical frameworks to simplify complex decisions (like career transition) ✨ Joy — Finding fun in the journey ✨ Impact — Changing systems and amplifying women’s voices ✨ Self-trust — Listening to our internal knowing over external validationKey Takeaways: How women's voices shape the future of AIWhat’s it like being the only woman in male-dominated AI spaces (and why Molly keeps showing up!)Practical AI tools that amplify (not replace) your authentic voice + tips if you don't want it to read your emails! How to pivot your career using what you already have (using Molly’s 3-step process)Validating your offer before investing time and resources (The "Sell It First" Strategy)Why "the more fun I have, the more money I make" isn't just a catchy phrase—it's a business strategyThe FFTT method for navigating life's challenges (Face it, Feel it, Twist it, Thank it)Why your "too much" energy is your superpowerIf you're in transition, building something new, or claiming your space in male-dominated industries, this episode is your permission slip to do it your way. ✨ Get Molly’s Ideal Client Generator Tool —a custom AI resource that helps you get crystal clear on who you're here to serve: https://aiify.me/ideal-client-avatar?el=icagpt-well-woman✨ Watch out for the Well Woman Reset Kit

What happens when the life you built on all the “right” systems suddenly crumbles? In this episode of The Well Woman Show, Giovanna Rossi sits down with bestselling author, speaker, and podcaster Jen Hatmaker.Jen is the author of fourteen books, including four New York Times bestsellers, and host of the award-winning podcast "For the Love." She’s also a speaker, advocate, educator, mother, and a textbook Enneagram 3.But beyond the accolades, Jen is a woman who found herself rebuilding her life after her marriage crumbled—and in that rebuilding, she discovered something profound about the systems we've been told will save us. Her new memoir, "Awake", isn't just a divorce story. It's a surgical examination of patriarchy, religious dogma, and the invisible walls that limit women's lives.What you’ll hear in this episode:Jen’s journey from pastor’s wife and teacher to bestselling author and podcast hostWhy divorce was only part of the story—and what it revealed about larger systemsHow to recognize when shame is showing up and keep it out of the driver’s seatListening to our own bodies before burnout forces us toIf you’ve ever struggled with burnout, shame, or overcoming systems that fail us, this episode will inspire you to rise, rebuild, and reclaim your power._____________________________________________________The Well Woman Show is thankful for support from The Well Woman Academy™ at https://wellwomanlife.com/academy/. Join other smart, high-achieving women to rewrite the rules for how to love, lead, and succeed—so you can live with more joy, ease, and abundance, even when life is tough.-------Also, the Well Woman Show is delighted to partner with the Work and Family Researchers Network and its next conference June 17-20, 2026 in Montreal, Canada. For more information, look to info@wfrn.org._____________________________________________________Resources MentionedAwake: A Memoir by Jen HatmakerAll the Colors of the Dark by Chris Whitaker 

In this episode, we’ll talk about how we can lead, create change, and stay true to ourselves—all at the same time, with my guest, Maija West.Maija is a retired attorney turned organizational governance consultant, author, and peacemaker with over 25 years of experience working with nonprofits, foundations, businesses, tribal communities, and government agencies. She specializes in utilizing reconciliation, peacemaking, and conflict resolution strategies to foster strong communication and leadership within diverse communities. Maija is also the co-founder of the Healing and Reconciliation Institute and a strategic consulting partner supporting ecological governance and lineage-based leadership to a select group of leaders and organizations.As a first-generation American with deep Latvian roots, she's discovered how connecting to her own cultural lineage has transformed not just her leadership style, but her entire approach to creating change within patriarchal systems.In her recent book, "Matriarch Makeover: A 30-Day Invitation," Maija offers what she calls "an ecological call to action for leaders" - a radical reimagining of how we can lead from a place of cultural groundedness and feminine wisdom.We discuss:how she weaves together the “three strands of the braid”—self, family, and community—as her guide to live an authentic life even in the most challenging environmentswhy reclaiming and connecting to your lineage is essential for trauma-informed leadership and the key to thriving in patriarchal systems how your burnout might be a signal that you're disconnected from your cultural lineagehow you could transform toxic boardroom meetings into healing circlesand moreThis conversation will challenge everything you think you know about working within oppressive systems while staying true to who you are.-----The Well Woman Show is thankful for support from The Well Woman Academy™ at https://wellwomanlife.com/academy/. Join other smart, high-achieving women, to rewrite the rules for how to love, lead, and succeed—so you can live with more joy, ease, and abundance, even when life is tough.Resources MentionedMatriarch Makeover: A 30-Day Invitation by Maija WestMatriarch Makeover Women’s Retreat Sand Talk: How Indigenous Thinking Can Save the World...

I’m thrilled to bring you this month’s episode with someone who has lived many lives in one — spiritual teacher, publicist, bestselling author, and storyteller — the remarkable Arielle Ford. A celebrated love and relationship expert, Arielle has written eleven non-fiction books in the self-help and relationship space, including the international bestseller, “The Soulmate Secret”. She's a former top-tier book publicist who is credited with launching the high-profile careers of many top-selling authors and speakers, including her sister Debbie Ford, New York Times Best-selling authors Deepak Chopra, Jack Canfield, and Mark Victor Hansen (co-authors of the popular Chicken Soup for the Soul series).Today, we’re diving into her most personal and transformative project yet: her debut novel, “The Love Thief”. Arielle shares what brought her to write this book and her incredible journey from being what she calls "arguably the number one book publicist in America" to completely shutting down her successful business with no plan B – and how that terrifying leap led to some of the most magical experiences of her life.We talk about:listening to your inner knowing, even when it's inconvenientthe difference between forcing manifestation and surrendering to what wants to emergethe painful reality of toxic relationships and how successful women often become targetshow real, lasting love isn’t about fireworks — but about behavior, choice, and actionIf you’re at a crossroads in your career, your relationships, or your creative life — this episode will speak directly to your heart. Arielle's story is a masterclass in following intuition, embracing uncertainty, and understanding that sometimes our greatest breakthroughs come from our most terrifying moments of not knowing what's next.---The Well Woman Show is thankful for support from Collective Action Strategies—a consulting firm dedicated to driving systemic change so that women and families thrive. And don’t forget to take the Well Woman Life Movement Challenge Quiz at https://wellwomanlife.com/quiz.Resources MentionedThe Soulmate Secret: Manifest the Love of Your Life with the Law of Attraction by Arielle Ford

This month on the Well Woman Show, I sit down with Dr. Mercedes Samudio, an inclusive, anti-racist psychotherapist and parent coach who's revolutionizing how we think about raising children and healing families. She is the bestselling author of “Shame-Proof Parenting: Find your unique parenting voice, feel empowered, and raise whole, healthy children”. Her work focuses on parent coaching and guiding families to reduce unwanted behaviors, developing effective parenting strategies, creating healthy communication habits, and designing social media/tech plans for their household. What makes her approach so powerful, and frankly, innovative, is her belief that we can’t heal families by shaming parents. Instead, she offers a roadmap for understanding how our childhood experiences shape our parenting. In our conversation, we explore: what shame really is and how it shows up in parenting the intersection of identity, oppression, and raising children how to find joy in difficult stories of our life practical ways to break the cycles of shame in our families how to raise emotionally safe kids in a world that often feels unsafe building future voices by how we raise our children Whether you're a parent, caregiver, or someone who was raised by imperfect humans - which is all of us - this conversation offers profound insights into breaking generational patterns and creating the kind of family environment where everyone can thrive. The Well Woman Show is thankful for support from Collective Action Strategies—a consulting firm dedicated to driving systemic change so that women and families thrive. And don’t forget to take the Well Woman Life Movement Challenge Quiz at https://wellwomanlife.com/quiz. Resources Mentioned Shame-Proof Parenting: Find Your Unique Parenting Voice, Feel Empowered, and Raise Whole, Healthy Children by Dr. Mercedes Samudio The Red Cross Advisory - Extreme Heat is Too Dangerous to Be Invisible: Knowing what to do to protect yourself and your loved ones can save lives The Reformatory by Tananarive Due Connect with Dr. Mercedes Samudio Website: http://shameproofparenting.com/ Phone #: 714-758-5988 Email: mercedes@shameproofparenting.com Connect with Giovanna Rossi Website: https://wellwomanlife.com/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/wellwomanlife FB: https://www.facebook.com/TheWellWomanShow# LinkedIn: Giovanna Rossi, MSc, ICF-ACC | LinkedIn If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe to the Well Woman Show on your favorite podcast platform and leave us a review. Your support helps us continue bringing you conversations with...

Hello, and welcome to another episode of the Well Woman Show. Today, we’re talking about leadership, systemic inequities, how women in high-pressure careers can find balance and fulfillment without burning out, and more! Joining me is a truly inspiring guest, Emily Howard, a dynamic leader who effortlessly juggles multiple roles as a mom, wife, business owner, consultant, and the new Executive Director of the Economic Forum of Albuquerque, an association of influential leaders committed to elevating the economic vitality of Albuquerque. She is also the Founder/President of Cheetah Strategy, providing strategic planning and brand consulting services. Previously, she led brand and business strategy for Visit Albuquerque, the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center, McKee Wallwork, Esparza, and DDB Worldwide.  Passionate about bringing ideas to life and fostering collaboration, Emily is a driving force in the Albuquerque community. She co-founded the “Start Bragging” movement, co-hosts the “Positive Not Perfect” radio show, and serves on various boards.  In this episode, we cover: How leaders manage many important roles in their professional and personal lives The efforts to make powerful business groups more diverse and welcoming to everyone Visions for building stronger, more vibrant local economies for the future Strategies for balancing work demands with family life and well-being, especially for women in leadership The importance of honest communication in the workplace regarding personal responsibilities Emily brings years of experience and deep insights into how we can lead within and despite the systems that impact us, fostering a more inclusive and thriving community for all. The book that Emily is currently reading: The Road Back to You: An Enneagram Journey to Self-Discovery by Ian Morgan Cron -- The Well Woman Show is thankful for support from Collective Action Strategies—a consulting firm dedicated to driving systemic change so that women and families thrive. And don’t forget to take the Well Woman Life Movement Challenge Quiz at Well Woman Life Challenge. Trust me, these two questions could very well change your life! As always, all links and information can be found at http://www.wellwomanlife.com/347show

Hello, and welcome to another episode of the Well Woman Show! We’re having a deeply meaningful and timely conversation about healing, ambition, and the hidden impacts of systemic trauma, especially for high-achieving women, with my special guest, Annie Wright, LMFT.  Annie is a licensed psychotherapist, relational trauma recovery specialist, writer, and founder of Evergreen Counseling. She is dedicated to helping ambitious women heal the impacts of early relational trauma, break survival-driven patterns, and build thriving, fulfilling lives. She also continues to share trauma-informed insights as a columnist for Psychology Today, a frequent media expert featured in Forbes, Business Insider, and NBC.  In today’s conversation, Annie shares her journey of trauma, healing, and entrepreneurship, and how it shaped the powerful work she does today. She offers insight into how trauma manifests in ambitious women, how systemic forces compound our struggles, and what it truly means to build a strong, stable life from the inside out. Together, we explore: The link between childhood trauma and overwork, burnout, and perfectionism How relational and systemic trauma shape our beliefs, behaviors, and boundaries What healing looks like when you're still ambitious - how ambitious women and healthy work habits can co-exist Why addressing the "cracks in your foundation" is key to lasting emotional and relational wellness The importance of creating space for rest, especially for women of color navigating multiple systems of oppression in today’s political landscape Annie brings not only clinical expertise but lived experience to the conversation, making her insights all the more powerful and resonant. Whether you’re navigating burnout, feeling triggered by the world around you, or simply ready to heal in a deeper, more sustainable way, this episode is for you. -- Also happening this month, 100 Women Albuquerque will be meeting on May 14th at 5:30 pm in Albuquerque to amplify our impact and assist under-supported organizations. The WWS continues our sponsorship of this great work in 2025. Come be inspired by the collective power of women. Join us to meet like-minded women committed to making a difference. Members can nominate local nonprofits and promote a business or event during our meeting. Head over to 100WomenABQ.org And don’t forget to take the Well Woman Life Movement Challenge Quiz at http://wellwomanlife.com/Challenge/. Trust me, these two questions could very well change your life! As always, all links and information can be found at www.wellwomanlife.com/346show

Hello, and welcome to another episode of the Well Woman Show! I’m your host, Giovanna Rossi, and I’m absolutely thrilled to have you with us today. We’re diving deep into one of the most pressing topics of our time—how workplace flexibility and diversity benefit not just employees, but businesses, families, and society as a whole.Today, I’m honored to introduce an incredible guest: Manar Morales. Manar is the President & CEO of the Diversity & Flexibility Alliance, a leading expert on workplace flexibility, and an advocate for creating inclusive, high-performing work environments. She works with organizations to help them implement sustainable strategies that foster diversity, equity, and balance, ensuring that all employees—regardless of background or life circumstances—can thrive.In our conversation today, we’ll unpack several key issues:Why workplace flexibility is more than just a perk—it’s a necessity for a thriving workforce.How embracing diversity and inclusion leads to stronger, more innovative organizations.The policies and practices that forward-thinking companies are adopting to attract and retain top talent.Manar brings years of experience and deep insights into how we can shift outdated workplace norms to build a future where work truly works for everyone. She doesn’t just talk about change—she helps organizations implement real solutions.The books she recommended:Book: “The Flexibility Paradigm” by Minar MoralesBook: “The Paris Novel” by Ruth ReichlBook: “Beyond Anxiety” by Martha BeckBefore we jump into this conversation, let’s take a moment to acknowledge the ongoing movement for workplace equity. It’s not enough to simply acknowledge the need for change—we must actively participate in creating it.To business leaders—prioritize policies that support caregiving, flexible scheduling, and pay equity. To policymakers—commit to legislation that ensures fair treatment for all workers. And to all of us—let’s continue pushing for workplaces that recognize and value the full spectrum of human experiences.A huge thank you to everyone committed to this change. Today, and every day, we celebrate the progress we’ve made and the work that still lies ahead.Also happening this month, 100 Women Albuquerque will be meeting May 14th at 5:30pm in Albuquerque to amplify our impact and assist under-supported organizations. The WWS continues our sponsorship of this great work in 2025. Come be inspired by the collective power of women. Join us to meet like-minded women committed to making a difference. Members can nominate local nonprofits and, promote a business or event during our meeting. Head over to 100WomenABQ.org

Hello Well Women, on the show today I interview Francine Campos. Francine Campos SHRM-SCP is an accomplished HR leader with over 20 years of experience in human resources. She is the Director of HR at Sceye, an aerospace company located in Moriarty, NM, where she champions strategic people initiatives and fosters a culture of engagement and growth. She is also the owner of Leading Success Business Services, LLC, an HR consulting firm dedicated to helping organizations navigate leadership, compliance, and employee engagement.Beyond her professional work, Francine is passionate about giving back through volunteer leadership. She serves as the Professional Development Director for SHRM New Mexico and HRMA, where she helps HR professionals grow and develop in their careers. She is also the Co--Chair for the Women in Business program at the Hispano Chamber of Commerce, supporting and empowering women in leadership and business.Committed to supporting businesses that prioritize their employees and contribute positively to their communities, Francine is a dynamic speaker who leads workshops and presentations on HR best practices, leadership development, and employee engagement, guiding businesses beyond compliance to build thriving workplaces.We discussed:Francine's work in advocating for paid family medical leave legislation in New Mexico and the impact it could have on small businesses and the workforce.Francine's experience traveling to Kenya with LifeStraw to provide clean water access to schools and communities.Francine's personal journey as an introvert and empath, and how she recharges and leverages those qualities in her work.As always, all the links and information are at wellwomanlife.com/344show