Why Being Heard Changes Who You Are with Amy & Nancy Harrington

Send us a MessageWhat would change if you stopped hiding your humanity and finally community that could see you for who you are? Sisters and co-founders of the Passionistas Project, Amy and Nancy Harrington, join Kim Romain and Louise Neil in Episode 196 of The Empowered & Embodied Show to explore the radical power of storytelling, why vulnerability is the foundation of real community, and how two introverted sisters built a global sisterhood by simply creating the space they wished had existed.From interviewing Dr. Jane Goodall to leaving high-profile careers at Warner Bros. and Miramax, Amy and Nancy have spent years amplifying the voices of women — especially those from marginalized communities — and turning that mission into a movement.In this episode, we dig into:Why storytelling and being heard changes who you areWhat it costs us to perform professionalism and lock our humanity awayWhat it means to build something that takes on a life beyond youVulnerability is the access point for genuine connection and communityCommunity is a mirror that shows you you're not aloneKey Moments00:00 – Opening and Introductions 07:47 – From celebrity interviews to amplifying unheard voices: How the Passionistas were born 09:02 – How storytelling helps us care more deeply about each other12:27 – Learning to model vulnerability when you were trained to stay buttoned up 15:27 – Why vulnerability transforms even the most "dry" conversations 17:06 – How we lock our humanity away 22:14 – Normalizing the human experience: bodies, health, sexuality, and everything we don't talk about 27:52 – The big dream: women running the world, one story at a time 29:36 – What does it mean to be empowered? 35:45 – The power of listening to yourself and others 45:36 – What's ahead for the Passionistas Connect with the Passionistas Project:Website: thepassionistasproject.comFree 30-Day Journal: thepassionistasproject.com/30-days-journalJoin a circle of changemakers committed to leading with purpose, presence and ease inside Kim's Rising Visionaries mentorship program.Reclaim your career and confidence during midlife through Louise's Rise & Redefine program.If you’re loving this show, come check out the Feminist Podcasters Collective, where creators like us are uplifting diverse voices and driving meaningful change. If you’re looking for new shows to fill your feed, head to https://feministpodcasterscollective.com