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Heroine
by Heroine
Eavesdrop on real, vulnerable, intimate conversations with award-winning artists, best-selling authors, CEOs and execs you can’t get anywhere else – like listening to two good friends talking over a cup of tea or glass of wine. We go deep.
Episodes
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Root and Ritual — Becca Piastrelli
There are a lot of things wrong with the way we live our lives. While the average American spends 90 percent of their day indoors, we continue to feel completely disconnected from our food sources, and are lonelier than ever, especially in light of this pandemic. My guest Becca Piastrelli, author...
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Writing Our Stories into Being — Angeline Boulley
Writing a debut novel that becomes a New York Times bestseller is an impressive feat. Doing it over 10 years while raising children and working a full-time job is simply awe-inspiring. Angeline Boulley is the author of Firekeeper's Daughter, a layered Native American thriller. She is an enrolled...
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Home Is Not A Country — Safia Elhillo
How do you relate to the country of your birth, if it’s a place you’ve never visited? And when does nostalgia go from being something beautiful to an illness that keeps you from living in the present moment? Our guest today, Safia Elhillo is a Sudanese American poet whose strikingly beautiful…
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Healing Intergenerational Trauma Through Story — Mary H.K. Choi
Continuing with our series on women in the literary arts, today’s guest is Mary H.K. Choi, a Korean-American New York Times best-selling author. Mary has written three young adult novels and has been published in The Atlantic, New York Times, and GQ. Her latest book, Yolk, is the story of two...
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Exploring All Your Identities — Meredith Talusan
The conversation around identity has evolved greatly in recent years, and this progress has been so important for many people. However there is still a long way to go to a more inclusive and accepting world, and we are joined today by someone who is adding a beautiful and complex voice to the...
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The Heroine's Journey — Gail Carriger
The heroine’s journey has historically been ignored, cast aside, and devalued, which has lead most of us to idolize and play out the hero’s journey in our own lives. On today’s episode, Gail Carriger, author of The Heroine’s Journey: For Writers, Readers, and Fans of Pop Fiction, breaks down why...
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The Power of Ritual Storytelling — Anita Kopacz
Alongside raising three children, working as an editor, and practicing as a spiritual psychologist, Anita Kopacz spent seven years creating the magnificent work of art that is Shallow Waters, her debut novel. Part historical fiction and part parable, Shallow Waters deals with deep ancestral…
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HEROINE is back!
Hi heroine, We are starting the new HEROINE season on Thursday, August 12th. Today I’m releasing the teaser and announcing the line-up of a badass guests. We are going to be focusing on the heroines at the center of these women’s books. As you can see, it’s going to get very literary and very...
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Curing Comparisonitis — Melissa Ambrosini
In her new book, Comparisonitis, Melissa Ambrosini talks to Majo about the very common disease of comparisonitis and offers actionable tips and strategies to heal yourself from it. • What Melissa was like as a little girl; she was outgoing, bubbly, and confident. • Melissa’s experience of being…
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Discovering Your Life’s Purpose — Sahara Rose
If you have ever disappointed a loved one by following your truth, you will know just how painful it is. And although it hurts, not living in alignment with your life’s purpose will ultimately cause you much more pain. Sahara Rose has been there, let down her parents, and now wants to help you...
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Breaking Free From Self-Sabotaging Habits — Majo on OkaySis Podcast w/ Scout & Mady
Majo joins Scout & Mady from the OkaySis Podcast to talk about how to break out of the good girl myths and design our purpose. Order the book at goodgirlmyth.com
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In Harmony with the Soul — Christine Gutierrez
Christine Gutierrez is a Latina licensed psychotherapist, life coach, and expert in love addiction, trauma, abuse, and self-esteem, and author of the book I Am Diosa: A Journey to Healing Deep, Loving Yourself, and Coming Back Home to Soul. She has a bachelor’s degree from Fordham University in...
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Why Unlearning is the Key to Becoming - Martha Beck
This week I’m thrilled to speak with a woman whose work I’ve followed for years. Martha Beck, PhD, is a New York Times bestselling author, life coach, speaker, and holds three degrees from Harvard University. Oprah calls her “one of the smartest women I know.” Martha walked away from the…
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The 4 Questions That Can Change Your Life and Mind - Byron Katie
Do you wrestle with the power your thoughts have over your beliefs about yourself and your life? This episode is for you, heroine. Bestselling author and founder of The Work, my guest Byron Katie shares her experience waking up in a state of joy after a decade-long spiral into depression, rage…
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The Tendencies that Make You Happier & More Effective — Gretchen Rubin
In the world of productivity hacking and self-help, Gretchen Rubin needs little introduction. She’s a nationally acclaimed author who writes popular books about habit change and happiness. In fact, her books have sold millions and have been on the New York Times best seller list numerous times....
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The Secrets to Connecting in Relationships & Sex — Shan Boodram
My guest on this week’s episode, Shan Boodram, isn’t afraid to talk about sex. Shan’s a Canadian born, LA based dating coach, author and certified sex educator. Her first book was a bestseller and her new book, “The Game Of Desire: 5 Surprising Secrets to Dating with Dominance and Getting What…
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How to Undo the Idea That You’re Not Enough — Monica Padman
On this week’s episode, I talk with fellow recovering good girl, Monica Padman. Monica, an actress and podcast producer, hustled her way into acting and co-leading one of the most downloaded podcasts today, Armchair Expert. She double majored in theatre and PR at the University of Georgia and…
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The Power of Creative, Female Collaboration — Krista Williams and Lindsey Simcik
Do you ever feel like you don’t fit in, that you’re somehow different from everyone else, or maybe even, that you don’t belong? This week I sit down with Krista Williams and Lindsey Simcik, the co-founders of Almost 30, the top-rated LA-based lifestyle podcast. After meeting in SoulCycle, the two...
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Sophia Amoruso on Why Failing Forward is the Key to Designing Your Path
What is your relationship to failure? My guest this week, Sophia Amoruso, believes that, as long as you’re learning from your experiences, there’s no such thing as failure. The founder of Girlboss Media and author of #GIRLBOSS, Sophia watched her first business, online fashion retailer Nasty Gal,...
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Behind-The-Scenes of a 3-Year Book Journey (Top 5 Lessons)
Majo shares the three year process of writing Break the Good Girl Myth (which is now available at http://goodgirlmyth.com, yay!). If you want to write a book, or birth any creative project into the world, this episode shares the resilience, commitment, and perseverance you need to stay the…
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HOLY F*! The Book is Now Yours–!
Majo celebrates the official publication and release of her new book, Break the Good Girl Myth, available wherever books, ebooks, and audiobooks are sold. Join her as she freaks out. And order the book at http://goodgirlmyth.com –!
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A Sneak Peek Into Your Creative Purpose (Training)
Majo gives a sneak peek into the Design Your Creative Purpose Training / book pre-order bonus (since today and tomorrow are the last day to get it) AND updates you on the fun activities you can plug into for the book in the next couple of weeks, including a book giveaway and an IG live with one…
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The Only Way to “Have it All” — Randi Zuckerberg
Do you find yourself thinking that you want to have and do it all in life: a career, relationship, kids, fitness, money, home? Randi Zuckerberg, my guest this week, certainly does it all — she’s an entrepreneur, investor, bestselling author, tech media personality, and occasional Broadway...
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Breaking Out of the "Good Girl" Myth & Designing Your Purpose — Majo on Real Reel Podcast w/ Natalie Barbu
Majo joins Natalie Barbu from the Real Reel Podcast to talk about how to break out of the good girl myths and design our purpose. Pre-order book before 7/28 at http://GOODGIRLMYTH.COM to receive a bonus training (~$300 value) to help you design your creative purpose. In the training, you'll…
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Why Vulnerability Can Help You Create — Brit Morin
When’s the last time you expressed vulnerability through your creativity? For Brit Morin, my guest on this week’s episode, it’s part of her every day life. Brit founded her lifestyle and online learning platform, Brit + Co, to help women connect with and express their creative spirit. With an...
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Blending Heart & Hustle — Coco and Breezy Dotson
My guests on this week’s episode are the definition of hustle. Coco and Breezy Dotson, twin designers & founders of Coco and Breezy Eyewear, are no strangers to hard work. Growing up in a mainly white Midwestern suburb, the twins relied on each other for companionship throughout their childhood....
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Following Your Creative Purpose — Elise Loehnen
When you’re faced with a new opportunity in your career, do you evaluate that opportunity based on the potential for growth it provides? My guest this week has used this measure throughout her career, and as a result, she takes career opportunities where she learns, grows, and adds value. Elise...
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Smart Disobedience: The Key to a Braver Life — Rana el Kaliouby, PhD
Have you ever been faced with this choice: remain obedient to your family by giving up your dreams, or pursue your heart’s passion, against your family’s wishes? My guest on HEROINE this week faced that exact situation. Rana el Kaliouby, PhD, Egyptian-American computer scientist and CEO, knew her...
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How to Choose Meaningful Work — Amy Yeung
Do you ever wonder how your skills and experience could lead you to your higher purpose? Amy Yeung’s soul journey from corporate fashion designer to social entrepreneur shows that inside each of us lies the ability to create positive change in the world. Owner of the Orenda Tribe lifestyle brand,...
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Where HEROINE Stands
Today, I want to talk about where HEROINE stands with Black Lives Matter and my commitments to being anti-racist. ~ Majo References: Me & White Supremacy by Layla Saad – https://bookshop.org/books/me-and-white-supremacy-combat-racism-change-the-world-and-become-a-good-ancestor/9781728209807 Guide...
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New Season [Teaser]
The new season will begin on Thursday, June 18th. It’s going to be a good one! Here’s who we’ll have on the show: Amy Yeung | Navajo Fashion Designer & Activist Rana el Kaliouby, PhD | Egyptian-American Computer Scientist Elise Loehnen | Chief Content Officer at GOOP Coco & Breezy | Twin…
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Trusting Your Vision — The Making of a Book Cover & Icons
How do you design a book cover and icons that encapsulate the message of women breaking their good girl myths to unleash their power? Go behind the scenes as Majo, her editor from HarperOne and design collaborator Vanessa Koch from paladarstudio.com to create the book cover and special icons to…
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The Key To Your Clarity
I’ve asked many of you a simple question: Have you thought about striking out on your own and starting your own business (freelance, studio, consulting, coaching, company, startup, etc.) in the future? About 98% of you say yes. So, then comes the follow-up question: Well, how come you haven’t...
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Managing Impostor Syndrome — Vanessa Larco
Hi Heroine, Imagine you worked so hard building a startup you really believed in and then it crashed. Would you keep going until you succeeded or give up? My guest today is Vanessa Larco who decided to keep going. When regulatory changes killed her startup she fled to Greece for two weeks, to…
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The Courage To Be Seen — Cathy Heller
Have you ever felt like the deck was totally stacked against you and it just made you more determined to succeed? This is one of the main themes for my guest Cathy Heller. She gets really real and vulnerable so grab your favorite tea and settle in. Her story so clearly shows the heroine’s journey...
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Reclaiming Your Inner Witch
Happy Halloween witches! We’re continuing with female archetypes (and stereotypes!) in old fairy and folk tales. We started with this series last season with the Queen and Princess Archetypes (make sure to check them out if you haven't already for context) and this is the last part of that…
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Broadening Your Impact — Debra Silverman
Hi Heroine, One of the things I’ve been thinking about lately is how the practice of astrology could help me step up as a leader. How could it help me broaden my impact and align with my purpose? And that’s a huge part of what my guest Debra Silverman opens up by applying astrology in a practical...
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The Three Things You Need to Design Your Purpose
Hi Heroine, Today’s podcast episode is a minisode, where I share the three elements you need to become creative badass like the women who come onto the show. These elements will be helpful to each and every one of you. But I especially want to invite you to read closely if you are a creative…
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Why We Need Other Women — Ashley Sumner
Have you ever felt like you would like to take the leap into entrepreneurship but you imagined that it might be a lonely place? I speak to a lot of women who want to strike out on their own but feel the desire to be a part of a team as well. Ashley Sumner is helping solve this tension by…
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Leaving Our Invisible Cages
Discover your creative, feminine power with my free online quiz at http://majo.co Have you ever felt like you were in a costume, caged in a life that just isn’t you? In this week’s podcast for the first time in Heroine history my editor, Anne Hoffman, flips the tables and interviews me. It…
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Carving Your Own Path — Ann Shen
Discover your creative, feminine power with my free online quiz at http://majo.co Have you ever had the urge to follow the opposite of what you learned in school? That’s a theme for my guest Ann Shen – an illustrator and author of Bad Girls Throughout History and Legendary Ladies, books that…
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Fall Season [teaser]
I’m so excited to be back and running for this Fall season. We have a lot of exciting interviews for you with incredibly creative, badass women including an extremely gifted illustrator Ann Shen who wrote Bad Girls Throughout History, as well as a renowned astro loger and businesswoman Debra...
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Boundaries with Tech & Social Media (Bonus)
This is our summer bonus episode! Last month I moderated a panel at The Assembly in San Francisco. I interviewed two guests: Adereni Fashokun - a Life Coach, Co-Founder and Sr. HR Business Partner at Amazon AND Lauren Harper - the Director of Marketing at Palm. The topic? Technology and mental...
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Feeding Your Own Longing — Lynsey Addario
Earlier in this season we talked about fairy tales. Queens, specifically…. and waifs. The waif is a passive figure, like the stereotypical vision of Rapunzel. She sits, in a tower, waiting for someone to come and rescue her. (Quick note: This episode is from the archive and available when you...
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Eileen Fisher on Embodied Leadership
Eileen Fisher is more than a strong, female leader. Eileen Fisher is an icon. Her clothes - and her signature style - soft, elegant, warm - are an entire way of life. But unlike many famous leaders, and especially many famous FASHION leaders, Eileen is not driven by ego. She is humble.…
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Disrupting the Fairy Tale — Justine Musk
What happens when you marry someone who becomes rich and famous? Perhaps you find yourself becoming a bit blonder, a bit more stylish, and less, well, you - to fit into his life. I think we’ve all done this to a certain extent. Changed ourselves to fit the needs of someone we wanted to fit with....
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How To Create Your Own Myth — Roz Savage
I can’t believe it’s been about three years since I first aired this episode with Roz Savage, the first woman to row solo across three oceans. Honestly, I remember feeling so nervous, not so much during the conversation, but more so in sharing the interview, as it was the first show that launched...
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On Rapunzel, Feeling Trapped, & Healing (Part 2)
Today, we’re going to sink deeper into the waif archetype to understand the true essence of the powerful fairytale and heroine Rapunzel. This episode is available when you subscribe to the podcast on ApplePodcasts.com/Heroine (or wherever you get your podcasts). You can also stream it live from…
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On Rapunzel, Feeling Trapped, & Healing (Part 1)
Today, we’re kicking off the first part of exploring the waif archetype, also know as the very passive maiden in the tower, the princess waiting to be rescued, and the good girl – an archetype I’ve long been fascinated with and am even writing a whole book about (coming out next year, still can’t...
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Understanding Your Inner Queen (Part 2)
For the first four episodes of this season, we’re exploring the female archetypes (and stereotypes!) in old fairy and folk tales. First up – the Queen. To quickly recap – in the last episode, we learned about the sequel to Sleeping Beauty’s “happily ever after” in which she has to deal with her...
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Eavesdrop on real, vulnerable, intimate conversations with award-winning artists, best-selling authors, CEOs and execs you can’t get anywhere else – like listening to two good friends talking over a cup of tea or glass of wine. We go deep.
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